December 2024
January 2025
Senate Inquiry Precedes Brisbane 2032 Venue Review
A Senate inquiry into Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Games will convene in February, preceding a government review due in March, to examine the project's progress and address concerns about rising construction costs impacting the budget.
Senate Inquiry Precedes Brisbane 2032 Venue Review
A Senate inquiry into Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Games will convene in February, preceding a government review due in March, to examine the project's progress and address concerns about rising construction costs impacting the budget.
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48% Bias Score
Renowned Cartoonist Michael Leunig Dies at 79
Celebrated Australian cartoonist Michael Leunig died peacefully at age 79 on December 19, 2024; his work, published in The Age for 55 years, is mourned by millions.
Renowned Cartoonist Michael Leunig Dies at 79
Celebrated Australian cartoonist Michael Leunig died peacefully at age 79 on December 19, 2024; his work, published in The Age for 55 years, is mourned by millions.
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28% Bias Score
Water Bill Increases Confirmed: Average 36% Rise by 2030
Ofwat confirmed an average 36% increase in water bills across England and Wales by 2030; however, individual increases vary widely among water companies (21%-53%), ranging from £88 to £222 annually, depending on location and supplier.
Water Bill Increases Confirmed: Average 36% Rise by 2030
Ofwat confirmed an average 36% increase in water bills across England and Wales by 2030; however, individual increases vary widely among water companies (21%-53%), ranging from £88 to £222 annually, depending on location and supplier.
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32% Bias Score
Ocasio-Cortez Loses House Oversight Committee Bid, Sparking Criticism of Democratic Party
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez lost her bid for House Oversight Committee chair to Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) by a vote of 131-84, sparking criticism from left-leaning media outlets who say the Democratic Party is ignoring the age issue and is out of touch with younger voters.
Ocasio-Cortez Loses House Oversight Committee Bid, Sparking Criticism of Democratic Party
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez lost her bid for House Oversight Committee chair to Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) by a vote of 131-84, sparking criticism from left-leaning media outlets who say the Democratic Party is ignoring the age issue and is out of touch with younger voters.
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52% Bias Score
Walton Family Tops Bloomberg's 2024 List of World's Richest
Bloomberg's 2024 ranking of the world's wealthiest families places the Walton family first, with a $432 billion fortune derived from Walmart's success, followed by the Al Nahyan family ($323 billion) and Al Thani family ($172 billion), highlighting the concentration of wealth tied to global industri...
Walton Family Tops Bloomberg's 2024 List of World's Richest
Bloomberg's 2024 ranking of the world's wealthiest families places the Walton family first, with a $432 billion fortune derived from Walmart's success, followed by the Al Nahyan family ($323 billion) and Al Thani family ($172 billion), highlighting the concentration of wealth tied to global industri...
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40% Bias Score
Friedkin Group Completes Everton Takeover, Marking a Turning Point in Premier League Ownership
The Texas-based Friedkin Group completed its \$500 million purchase of 98.8% of Everton Football Club on Thursday, marking a significant shift in Premier League ownership as half of the league is now under majority American control.
Friedkin Group Completes Everton Takeover, Marking a Turning Point in Premier League Ownership
The Texas-based Friedkin Group completed its \$500 million purchase of 98.8% of Everton Football Club on Thursday, marking a significant shift in Premier League ownership as half of the league is now under majority American control.
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56% Bias Score
Integrating Tech Trends into Your 2025 Resume for Senior Professionals
Senior professionals seeking competitive job market positioning in 2025 must showcase current tech skills (AI, machine learning, blockchain) via quantifiable achievements, online portfolios, and ATS-friendly resumes; continuous learning and adaptability are key.
Integrating Tech Trends into Your 2025 Resume for Senior Professionals
Senior professionals seeking competitive job market positioning in 2025 must showcase current tech skills (AI, machine learning, blockchain) via quantifiable achievements, online portfolios, and ATS-friendly resumes; continuous learning and adaptability are key.
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32% Bias Score
Optimizing Retirement Fund Withdrawals: A Tax-Efficient Strategy
The optimal retirement withdrawal strategy involves prioritizing taxable accounts, then tax-deferred accounts (considering RMDs starting at age 73 or 75), and finally Roth accounts; delaying Social Security benefits to age 70 maximizes income, and an emergency fund mitigates unexpected expenses.
Optimizing Retirement Fund Withdrawals: A Tax-Efficient Strategy
The optimal retirement withdrawal strategy involves prioritizing taxable accounts, then tax-deferred accounts (considering RMDs starting at age 73 or 75), and finally Roth accounts; delaying Social Security benefits to age 70 maximizes income, and an emergency fund mitigates unexpected expenses.
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36% Bias Score
Neo-Nazi Jailed for 10 Years for Possessing Weapons and Planning LGBT Attack
Alan Edward, 55, from Redding, Falkirk, was jailed for 10 years for possessing a neo-Nazi "armoury", planning an attack on an LGBT group, and spreading extremist propaganda online between 2017 and 2022.
Neo-Nazi Jailed for 10 Years for Possessing Weapons and Planning LGBT Attack
Alan Edward, 55, from Redding, Falkirk, was jailed for 10 years for possessing a neo-Nazi "armoury", planning an attack on an LGBT group, and spreading extremist propaganda online between 2017 and 2022.
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20% Bias Score
Democrats' Post-Biden Challenges Echo Post-Carter Struggles
This Fox News opinion piece analyzes the current state of the Democratic Party, drawing parallels to its post-Carter struggles and highlighting the challenges of regaining public trust after Biden's presidency, while emphasizing the need for moderation.
Democrats' Post-Biden Challenges Echo Post-Carter Struggles
This Fox News opinion piece analyzes the current state of the Democratic Party, drawing parallels to its post-Carter struggles and highlighting the challenges of regaining public trust after Biden's presidency, while emphasizing the need for moderation.
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64% Bias Score
UK Raises Sentences for Youngest Knife Killers
Two 13-year-old boys in the UK had their minimum life sentences increased from 8.5 years to 10 years for the machete murder of 19-year-old Shawn Seesahai in Wolverhampton on November 13, 2023, following a Solicitor General referral under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme due to the sentences being ...
UK Raises Sentences for Youngest Knife Killers
Two 13-year-old boys in the UK had their minimum life sentences increased from 8.5 years to 10 years for the machete murder of 19-year-old Shawn Seesahai in Wolverhampton on November 13, 2023, following a Solicitor General referral under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme due to the sentences being ...
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40% Bias Score
France Adopts EU Green Fund Labeling Guidelines After Clarifications
After a delay, the French financial market authority (AMF) will implement European guidelines on green fund labeling, including the acceptance of green bonds from carbon-intensive energy companies, following clarifications from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).
France Adopts EU Green Fund Labeling Guidelines After Clarifications
After a delay, the French financial market authority (AMF) will implement European guidelines on green fund labeling, including the acceptance of green bonds from carbon-intensive energy companies, following clarifications from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).
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32% Bias Score