December 2024
January 2025
Massachusetts Senator to File Drone Regulation Bill Amidst Public Concern
In response to numerous drone sightings in New Jersey and subsequent public concern in Massachusetts, State Senator John Velis plans to refile legislation clarifying drone definitions and improving state regulation to address public safety concerns and speculation.
Massachusetts Senator to File Drone Regulation Bill Amidst Public Concern
In response to numerous drone sightings in New Jersey and subsequent public concern in Massachusetts, State Senator John Velis plans to refile legislation clarifying drone definitions and improving state regulation to address public safety concerns and speculation.
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56% Bias Score
U.S. New Vehicle Sales to Surge in 2025 Amidst Economic and Political Uncertainty
U.S. new light vehicle sales are expected to reach 16.3 million in 2025, exceeding 2024 projections and marking the highest level since 2019 due to lower interest rates, increased affordability, and normalized inventories; however, potential tariffs and policy changes pose risks.
U.S. New Vehicle Sales to Surge in 2025 Amidst Economic and Political Uncertainty
U.S. new light vehicle sales are expected to reach 16.3 million in 2025, exceeding 2024 projections and marking the highest level since 2019 due to lower interest rates, increased affordability, and normalized inventories; however, potential tariffs and policy changes pose risks.
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40% Bias Score
NY Man Charged With Terrorist Murder in CEO Killing
Luigi Mangione, 26, is charged with murder as an act of terrorism under a New York law for killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan on July 18, 2024; the case is based on Mangione's writings critical of the healthcare industry and ammunition found with words like "delay," "de...
NY Man Charged With Terrorist Murder in CEO Killing
Luigi Mangione, 26, is charged with murder as an act of terrorism under a New York law for killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan on July 18, 2024; the case is based on Mangione's writings critical of the healthcare industry and ammunition found with words like "delay," "de...
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40% Bias Score
Pensioner's Electricity Bill Inflated by 925% Due to Meter Reading Error
A 71-year-old County Londonderry pensioner's electricity bill showed a 925% increase and £1,003 in arrears due to an incorrect meter reading submitted by NIE Networks in August 2024; SSE Airtricity will issue a corrected bill.
Pensioner's Electricity Bill Inflated by 925% Due to Meter Reading Error
A 71-year-old County Londonderry pensioner's electricity bill showed a 925% increase and £1,003 in arrears due to an incorrect meter reading submitted by NIE Networks in August 2024; SSE Airtricity will issue a corrected bill.
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40% Bias Score
Bank of England to Hold Interest Rates at 4.75%
The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 4.75% today, despite November's inflation rising to 2.6%, exceeding the Bank's 2% target; analysts predict a gradual rate decrease, but recent wage growth suggests a longer hold may be necessary.
Bank of England to Hold Interest Rates at 4.75%
The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 4.75% today, despite November's inflation rising to 2.6%, exceeding the Bank's 2% target; analysts predict a gradual rate decrease, but recent wage growth suggests a longer hold may be necessary.
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36% Bias Score
France's Energy Policy Under Fire Amidst Political Uncertainty
Anne Lapierre, head of Bracewell's Paris office, criticizes France's energy policy, citing delays in electricity contracts, insufficient support for green hydrogen, and political instability hindering investments in renewable energy, potentially impacting the nation's competitiveness.
France's Energy Policy Under Fire Amidst Political Uncertainty
Anne Lapierre, head of Bracewell's Paris office, criticizes France's energy policy, citing delays in electricity contracts, insufficient support for green hydrogen, and political instability hindering investments in renewable energy, potentially impacting the nation's competitiveness.
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44% Bias Score
Newsom to Eliminate College Degree Requirements for 60,000 California State Jobs
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a plan to double the number of state jobs that don't require a college degree to 60,000, aligning with a national trend of states prioritizing skills-based hiring over four-year degrees.
Newsom to Eliminate College Degree Requirements for 60,000 California State Jobs
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a plan to double the number of state jobs that don't require a college degree to 60,000, aligning with a national trend of states prioritizing skills-based hiring over four-year degrees.
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52% Bias Score
Study Links Long-Term Acetaminophen Use to Increased Health Risks in Older Adults
A U.K. study found that long-term acetaminophen use in older adults (1998-2018) was linked to increased risks of peptic ulcer bleeding, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease, prompting calls for careful consideration of its use as a first-line treatment for osteoarthritis.
Study Links Long-Term Acetaminophen Use to Increased Health Risks in Older Adults
A U.K. study found that long-term acetaminophen use in older adults (1998-2018) was linked to increased risks of peptic ulcer bleeding, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease, prompting calls for careful consideration of its use as a first-line treatment for osteoarthritis.
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44% Bias Score
Jolie's Sons' Involvement in "Maria" Fosters Family Honesty
Angelina Jolie's new biopic, "Maria," about opera singer Maria Callas, features her sons Maddox and Pax as production assistants; Jolie says this unique experience fostered new levels of honesty within the family, influencing the movie's production.
Jolie's Sons' Involvement in "Maria" Fosters Family Honesty
Angelina Jolie's new biopic, "Maria," about opera singer Maria Callas, features her sons Maddox and Pax as production assistants; Jolie says this unique experience fostered new levels of honesty within the family, influencing the movie's production.
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56% Bias Score
Severe Period Pain Costs England £11 Billion Annually
Emily Handstock, 25, has suffered debilitating period pain for 10 years, highlighting the £11 billion annual economic cost in England of conditions like endometriosis, and the need for improved healthcare and societal understanding.
Severe Period Pain Costs England £11 Billion Annually
Emily Handstock, 25, has suffered debilitating period pain for 10 years, highlighting the £11 billion annual economic cost in England of conditions like endometriosis, and the need for improved healthcare and societal understanding.
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32% Bias Score
Severe Malaria Identified as Cause of DRC Illness Outbreak
A mysterious illness in the DRC's Kwango province, affecting hundreds, mostly children under five, with flu-like symptoms, has been identified as severe malaria by local health officials, resulting in 592 cases and 37 deaths since October.
Severe Malaria Identified as Cause of DRC Illness Outbreak
A mysterious illness in the DRC's Kwango province, affecting hundreds, mostly children under five, with flu-like symptoms, has been identified as severe malaria by local health officials, resulting in 592 cases and 37 deaths since October.
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24% Bias Score
Canada Eliminates LMIA Points in Permanent Residency Applications to Curb Fraud
Canada will eliminate extra points awarded for LMIA-supported jobs in permanent residency applications to combat rising immigration fraud, impacting temporary residents, particularly international students, and potentially affecting Canada's ability to attract skilled workers.
Canada Eliminates LMIA Points in Permanent Residency Applications to Curb Fraud
Canada will eliminate extra points awarded for LMIA-supported jobs in permanent residency applications to combat rising immigration fraud, impacting temporary residents, particularly international students, and potentially affecting Canada's ability to attract skilled workers.
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32% Bias Score