December 2024
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Melbourne Lord Mayor Faces Conflict-of-Interest Questions Over Developer Donation
Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece accepted a \$5000 donation from Sidney Myer, a financier behind a proposed 57-story tower in Arden, despite a prior pledge against accepting funds from developers, raising conflict-of-interest concerns.
Melbourne Lord Mayor Faces Conflict-of-Interest Questions Over Developer Donation
Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece accepted a \$5000 donation from Sidney Myer, a financier behind a proposed 57-story tower in Arden, despite a prior pledge against accepting funds from developers, raising conflict-of-interest concerns.
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60% Bias Score
ANZ CEO Forfeits \$3.2M Bonus After Shareholder Backlash
ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott forfeited \$3.2 million in bonuses following a shareholder revolt at the annual general meeting, driven by concerns over mismanagement, reputational damage from a bond trading scandal, and a delayed tech rollout; the bank also faced a protest vote on climate policies.
ANZ CEO Forfeits \$3.2M Bonus After Shareholder Backlash
ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott forfeited \$3.2 million in bonuses following a shareholder revolt at the annual general meeting, driven by concerns over mismanagement, reputational damage from a bond trading scandal, and a delayed tech rollout; the bank also faced a protest vote on climate policies.
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52% Bias Score
Uncertainty Over US EV Tax Credits Spurs Sales Increase
The potential elimination of US federal tax credits for electric vehicles (EVs) is prompting increased sales, particularly of used vehicles, though many buyers are still unaware of the credits' existence; the credits total up to $7,500 for new vehicles and $4,000 for used ones.
Uncertainty Over US EV Tax Credits Spurs Sales Increase
The potential elimination of US federal tax credits for electric vehicles (EVs) is prompting increased sales, particularly of used vehicles, though many buyers are still unaware of the credits' existence; the credits total up to $7,500 for new vehicles and $4,000 for used ones.
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36% Bias Score
New Jersey Sees 269% Surge in Laser Strikes on Planes Amidst Drone Sightings
A 269% increase in laser strikes on planes in New Jersey this December compared to last year's same period has prompted warnings from the FAA and law enforcement, amid numerous drone sightings in the Northeast that have been deemed non-nefarious by federal officials.
New Jersey Sees 269% Surge in Laser Strikes on Planes Amidst Drone Sightings
A 269% increase in laser strikes on planes in New Jersey this December compared to last year's same period has prompted warnings from the FAA and law enforcement, amid numerous drone sightings in the Northeast that have been deemed non-nefarious by federal officials.
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44% Bias Score
US Government Funding Bill Fails Amidst Republican Opposition
A proposed three-month U.S. government funding bill, loaded with add-ons like $110.4 billion in disaster aid and policy changes, failed due to Republican opposition, leaving a Friday deadline looming.
US Government Funding Bill Fails Amidst Republican Opposition
A proposed three-month U.S. government funding bill, loaded with add-ons like $110.4 billion in disaster aid and policy changes, failed due to Republican opposition, leaving a Friday deadline looming.
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52% Bias Score
Taxi and Ambulance Drivers Show Lower Alzheimer's Death Rates: Study
A Harvard Medical School study found lower Alzheimer's death rates among US taxi and ambulance drivers (1.03% and 0.91%) compared to the general population (1.69%) and other transportation jobs, suggesting that memory-intensive navigation might offer some protection against Alzheimer's, though more ...
Taxi and Ambulance Drivers Show Lower Alzheimer's Death Rates: Study
A Harvard Medical School study found lower Alzheimer's death rates among US taxi and ambulance drivers (1.03% and 0.91%) compared to the general population (1.69%) and other transportation jobs, suggesting that memory-intensive navigation might offer some protection against Alzheimer's, though more ...
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24% Bias Score
First Chinese-Born Player Signs NHL Contract
Kevin He, an 18-year-old Chinese-born forward, signed an entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets, becoming the first Chinese-born player to sign a professional NHL deal; the Jets traded draft picks to secure him, highlighting the NHL's investment in the Asian market.
First Chinese-Born Player Signs NHL Contract
Kevin He, an 18-year-old Chinese-born forward, signed an entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets, becoming the first Chinese-born player to sign a professional NHL deal; the Jets traded draft picks to secure him, highlighting the NHL's investment in the Asian market.
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32% Bias Score
Fed Rate Cut Triggers Yuan Weakening and Market Selloff
The U.S. Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, prompting the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to make a similar cut, while the offshore yuan weakened to 7.3218 against the U.S. dollar and the S&P 500 experienced a broad-based selloff.
Fed Rate Cut Triggers Yuan Weakening and Market Selloff
The U.S. Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, prompting the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to make a similar cut, while the offshore yuan weakened to 7.3218 against the U.S. dollar and the S&P 500 experienced a broad-based selloff.
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36% Bias Score
Public Favors Harsher Penalties and On-the-Spot Bans for Drink-Driving
A survey by the RAC found that harsher sentences and on-the-spot driving bans are among the most popular options for tackling drink-driving, which caused about 300 deaths in 2022; nearly 28,000 people have been caught drink-driving multiple times.
Public Favors Harsher Penalties and On-the-Spot Bans for Drink-Driving
A survey by the RAC found that harsher sentences and on-the-spot driving bans are among the most popular options for tackling drink-driving, which caused about 300 deaths in 2022; nearly 28,000 people have been caught drink-driving multiple times.
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56% Bias Score
New York Prosecutors Charge CEO Murder as Act of Terrorism
Luigi Mangione, 26, is charged with first-degree and second-degree murder under New York's anti-terrorism law for allegedly killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan on a workday, motivated by anti-corporate sentiments expressed in his writings and ammunition markings.
New York Prosecutors Charge CEO Murder as Act of Terrorism
Luigi Mangione, 26, is charged with first-degree and second-degree murder under New York's anti-terrorism law for allegedly killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan on a workday, motivated by anti-corporate sentiments expressed in his writings and ammunition markings.
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40% Bias Score
Texas Detention Officer Killed in Alleged Inmate Attack
A 28-year-old Texas detention officer, Isaiah Bias, was killed Monday after an alleged attack by inmate Aaron Thompson, 45, at the Ellis County Jail; Thompson was charged with capital murder.
Texas Detention Officer Killed in Alleged Inmate Attack
A 28-year-old Texas detention officer, Isaiah Bias, was killed Monday after an alleged attack by inmate Aaron Thompson, 45, at the Ellis County Jail; Thompson was charged with capital murder.
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48% Bias Score
Marisa Paredes, Spanish Acting Legend, Dies at 78
Spanish acting legend Marisa Paredes died at 78 in Madrid from heart failure; her career included over 75 films, notably with Pedro Almodóvar, and she was a vocal political activist.
Marisa Paredes, Spanish Acting Legend, Dies at 78
Spanish acting legend Marisa Paredes died at 78 in Madrid from heart failure; her career included over 75 films, notably with Pedro Almodóvar, and she was a vocal political activist.
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20% Bias Score