December 2024
January 2025
Republicans Plan Budget Reconciliation Packages for Environmental Permitting and Government Efficiency
Republicans plan budget reconciliation packages to modernize environmental permitting, improve government efficiency, and boost energy production by implementing user fees for expedited permitting, raising minimum sale requirements for federal land leasing, studying the costs of ALARA in the nuclear...
Republicans Plan Budget Reconciliation Packages for Environmental Permitting and Government Efficiency
Republicans plan budget reconciliation packages to modernize environmental permitting, improve government efficiency, and boost energy production by implementing user fees for expedited permitting, raising minimum sale requirements for federal land leasing, studying the costs of ALARA in the nuclear...
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56% Bias Score
Regional WA Businesses Outperform Perth in First-Year Survival Rates
A Brainiact study using Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows that small businesses in regional Western Australia, particularly in towns like Gnowangerup, have a higher first-year survival rate than those in Perth, due to factors such as community support, tourism, and lower operating costs; on...
Regional WA Businesses Outperform Perth in First-Year Survival Rates
A Brainiact study using Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows that small businesses in regional Western Australia, particularly in towns like Gnowangerup, have a higher first-year survival rate than those in Perth, due to factors such as community support, tourism, and lower operating costs; on...
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52% Bias Score
15 High-Paying, Low-Stress Jobs for 2025
Resume Genius's 2025 report lists 15 high-paying, low-stress jobs (e.g., Water Resource Specialist, $157,740 median wage, 8% growth), reflecting a growing trend of workers prioritizing well-being and work-life balance amid rising burnout rates (51% in 2024).
15 High-Paying, Low-Stress Jobs for 2025
Resume Genius's 2025 report lists 15 high-paying, low-stress jobs (e.g., Water Resource Specialist, $157,740 median wage, 8% growth), reflecting a growing trend of workers prioritizing well-being and work-life balance amid rising burnout rates (51% in 2024).
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60% Bias Score
U.S. Executions Hit Near-Historic Low in 2024
The U.S. conducted 25 executions in 2024, a near-historic low concentrated in four states, reflecting a decade-long decline in capital punishment and a reduced Supreme Court role in regulating its use; Alabama became the first state to use nitrogen gas for executions.
U.S. Executions Hit Near-Historic Low in 2024
The U.S. conducted 25 executions in 2024, a near-historic low concentrated in four states, reflecting a decade-long decline in capital punishment and a reduced Supreme Court role in regulating its use; Alabama became the first state to use nitrogen gas for executions.
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44% Bias Score
Prince Andrew Skips Royal Christmas Lunch Amidst Spy Scandal
Prince Andrew, facing public criticism after alleged contact with a Chinese spy, skipped King Charles' pre-Christmas lunch on December 19th, while his daughters attended; he and his ex-wife will spend Christmas at Royal Lodge instead of Sandringham.
Prince Andrew Skips Royal Christmas Lunch Amidst Spy Scandal
Prince Andrew, facing public criticism after alleged contact with a Chinese spy, skipped King Charles' pre-Christmas lunch on December 19th, while his daughters attended; he and his ex-wife will spend Christmas at Royal Lodge instead of Sandringham.
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56% Bias Score
Record-Breaking Tourism in Japan Prompts Tax Increases to Curb Overcrowding
Japan's tourism numbers reached a record high of nearly 33.4 million visitors between January and November 2023, with November alone seeing 3 million arrivals, including 247,500 Americans; however, 30% of visitors reported overcrowding, prompting municipalities to consider raising bathing and lodgin...
Record-Breaking Tourism in Japan Prompts Tax Increases to Curb Overcrowding
Japan's tourism numbers reached a record high of nearly 33.4 million visitors between January and November 2023, with November alone seeing 3 million arrivals, including 247,500 Americans; however, 30% of visitors reported overcrowding, prompting municipalities to consider raising bathing and lodgin...
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44% Bias Score
Victorian Property Investor Exodus Amidst Rising Costs
Increased land tax and stricter regulations in Victoria are prompting investors to sell properties, causing a 22.6% drop in new home loan commitments from May to September, impacting rental supply and potentially harming low and middle-income renters.
Victorian Property Investor Exodus Amidst Rising Costs
Increased land tax and stricter regulations in Victoria are prompting investors to sell properties, causing a 22.6% drop in new home loan commitments from May to September, impacting rental supply and potentially harming low and middle-income renters.
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52% Bias Score
Victoria to Review Victims' Charter Amid Record Crime Rates
Victoria, Australia is reviewing its Victims' Charter, first introduced in 2006, due to concerns it hasn't improved victims' experiences despite a record high in crime incidents in 2024; the review will consult victims, their families and agencies to determine how to improve the charter and victims'...
Victoria to Review Victims' Charter Amid Record Crime Rates
Victoria, Australia is reviewing its Victims' Charter, first introduced in 2006, due to concerns it hasn't improved victims' experiences despite a record high in crime incidents in 2024; the review will consult victims, their families and agencies to determine how to improve the charter and victims'...
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40% Bias Score
Gundlach Advises Increased Cash Positions Amidst Fed's Revised Rate Cut Projections
Fixed income investor Jeffrey Gundlach advises increasing cash positions to 30% of a portfolio due to the Federal Reserve's announcement of only two potential rate cuts in 2024, impacting money market fund yields which currently stand at 4.41% on the Crane 100 Money Fund Index, contrasting previous ...
Gundlach Advises Increased Cash Positions Amidst Fed's Revised Rate Cut Projections
Fixed income investor Jeffrey Gundlach advises increasing cash positions to 30% of a portfolio due to the Federal Reserve's announcement of only two potential rate cuts in 2024, impacting money market fund yields which currently stand at 4.41% on the Crane 100 Money Fund Index, contrasting previous ...
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48% Bias Score
Neil Cavuto Retires from Fox News After 28 Years
Veteran Fox News anchor Neil Cavuto retired today after 28 years, concluding his afternoon program "Your World." His frequent clashes with Donald Trump over fact-checking highlight a potential shift in the network's editorial direction.
Neil Cavuto Retires from Fox News After 28 Years
Veteran Fox News anchor Neil Cavuto retired today after 28 years, concluding his afternoon program "Your World." His frequent clashes with Donald Trump over fact-checking highlight a potential shift in the network's editorial direction.
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40% Bias Score
Home Equity Loans: Low Rates, But Significant Risks in 2025
Home equity loans and HELOCs offer lower interest rates (8.38% and 8.53% respectively) than credit cards (near 24%) and personal loans (around 12%), but risks include potential home loss due to non-repayment, rising interest rates, fluctuating home values, and increased debt from irresponsible spend...
Home Equity Loans: Low Rates, But Significant Risks in 2025
Home equity loans and HELOCs offer lower interest rates (8.38% and 8.53% respectively) than credit cards (near 24%) and personal loans (around 12%), but risks include potential home loss due to non-repayment, rising interest rates, fluctuating home values, and increased debt from irresponsible spend...
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44% Bias Score
Swindon Christmas Market Criticized for Poor Attendance and Financial Losses
Swindon's inaugural Christmas market, held on The Parade since November 23rd, is experiencing low footfall and numerous stall closures, causing financial losses for vendors and prompting criticism from residents and council members for its depressing atmosphere and highlighting wider town centre iss...
Swindon Christmas Market Criticized for Poor Attendance and Financial Losses
Swindon's inaugural Christmas market, held on The Parade since November 23rd, is experiencing low footfall and numerous stall closures, causing financial losses for vendors and prompting criticism from residents and council members for its depressing atmosphere and highlighting wider town centre iss...
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56% Bias Score