December 2024
January 2025
NRW's Rushed Coal Phase-Out Faces Criticism and Financial Risks
North Rhine-Westphalia's accelerated coal phase-out, originally scheduled for 2038 but moved to 2030 by Minister-President Hendrik Wüst, is facing criticism and potential financial ramifications due to a lack of replacement infrastructure, according to experts and Green party officials.
NRW's Rushed Coal Phase-Out Faces Criticism and Financial Risks
North Rhine-Westphalia's accelerated coal phase-out, originally scheduled for 2038 but moved to 2030 by Minister-President Hendrik Wüst, is facing criticism and potential financial ramifications due to a lack of replacement infrastructure, according to experts and Green party officials.
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60% Bias Score
Top NYC advisor indicted in \$100,000 bribery scheme
Former New York City mayoral advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin and her son were indicted Thursday on charges of bribery, money laundering, and conspiracy for allegedly receiving over \$100,000 in exchange for using her position to expedite construction permits for two real estate investors.
Top NYC advisor indicted in \$100,000 bribery scheme
Former New York City mayoral advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin and her son were indicted Thursday on charges of bribery, money laundering, and conspiracy for allegedly receiving over \$100,000 in exchange for using her position to expedite construction permits for two real estate investors.
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48% Bias Score
Post Office Spent \u00a3132 Million on Horizon IT Scandal Inquiry
The Post Office spent \u00a3132 million of taxpayer money defending itself against accusations of wrongful prosecutions of over 900 workers due to faulty IT software, with the inquiry concluding this week and blaming \u00a382 million of the costs on the last financial year alone.
Post Office Spent \u00a3132 Million on Horizon IT Scandal Inquiry
The Post Office spent \u00a3132 million of taxpayer money defending itself against accusations of wrongful prosecutions of over 900 workers due to faulty IT software, with the inquiry concluding this week and blaming \u00a382 million of the costs on the last financial year alone.
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44% Bias Score
Ofwat Caps Thames Water Bill Increase, Jeopardizing Rescue Plan
Facing financial crisis, Thames Water's request for a 59% customer bill increase was capped at 35% by Ofwat, jeopardizing its £6 billion rescue plan and prompting a potential taxpayer bailout; the company was also fined £18.2 million and faces a £131.3 million dividend clawback.
Ofwat Caps Thames Water Bill Increase, Jeopardizing Rescue Plan
Facing financial crisis, Thames Water's request for a 59% customer bill increase was capped at 35% by Ofwat, jeopardizing its £6 billion rescue plan and prompting a potential taxpayer bailout; the company was also fined £18.2 million and faces a £131.3 million dividend clawback.
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48% Bias Score
Polish Corruption Suspect Granted Asylum in Hungary
A former Polish deputy justice minister, Marcin Romanowski, sought by Poland on corruption charges, was granted political asylum in Hungary, prompting strong condemnation from the Polish government and raising concerns about EU legal cooperation.
Polish Corruption Suspect Granted Asylum in Hungary
A former Polish deputy justice minister, Marcin Romanowski, sought by Poland on corruption charges, was granted political asylum in Hungary, prompting strong condemnation from the Polish government and raising concerns about EU legal cooperation.
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40% Bias Score
Chinese Ship Inspected Over Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Representatives from Germany, Finland, and Denmark inspected the Chinese cargo ship Yi Peng 3, suspected of damaging two undersea data cables in the Baltic Sea in November; the ship was anchored in international waters between Sweden and Denmark while investigations are ongoing.
Chinese Ship Inspected Over Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Representatives from Germany, Finland, and Denmark inspected the Chinese cargo ship Yi Peng 3, suspected of damaging two undersea data cables in the Baltic Sea in November; the ship was anchored in international waters between Sweden and Denmark while investigations are ongoing.
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48% Bias Score
US Invasion of Panama: Operation Just Cause
On December 20, 1989, the US launched "Operation Just Cause" to overthrow Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega following his declaration of war and attack on US soldiers, resulting in a swift military victory but also significant casualties.
US Invasion of Panama: Operation Just Cause
On December 20, 1989, the US launched "Operation Just Cause" to overthrow Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega following his declaration of war and attack on US soldiers, resulting in a swift military victory but also significant casualties.
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52% Bias Score
Texas Realtor's Husband Arrested for Murder, Business Partner Also Charged
Brad Simpson, 53, was arrested and charged with the murder of his wife, Suzanne Simpson, 51, after she disappeared following a witnessed altercation outside their home. His business partner is also charged with evidence tampering. The investigation involves alleged prior instances of domestic abuse,...
Texas Realtor's Husband Arrested for Murder, Business Partner Also Charged
Brad Simpson, 53, was arrested and charged with the murder of his wife, Suzanne Simpson, 51, after she disappeared following a witnessed altercation outside their home. His business partner is also charged with evidence tampering. The investigation involves alleged prior instances of domestic abuse,...
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56% Bias Score
DOJ Blocks Chauvin's Bid to Re-examine Floyd's Heart
The Department of Justice is seeking to prevent Derek Chauvin from re-examining George Floyd's heart, arguing his lawyers' request stems from an unvetted doctor's weaker medical theory and that even with this information, the trial's outcome would not have changed.
DOJ Blocks Chauvin's Bid to Re-examine Floyd's Heart
The Department of Justice is seeking to prevent Derek Chauvin from re-examining George Floyd's heart, arguing his lawyers' request stems from an unvetted doctor's weaker medical theory and that even with this information, the trial's outcome would not have changed.
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36% Bias Score
Russia's Syria Withdrawal and Potential Libya Buildup
Satellite imagery and flight tracking data reveal a significant Russian military withdrawal from Syria following the collapse of the Assad regime; Russia denies this and claims to be negotiating with the new Syrian government, but also reportedly moves military equipment to Libya.
Russia's Syria Withdrawal and Potential Libya Buildup
Satellite imagery and flight tracking data reveal a significant Russian military withdrawal from Syria following the collapse of the Assad regime; Russia denies this and claims to be negotiating with the new Syrian government, but also reportedly moves military equipment to Libya.
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40% Bias Score
35 Children Killed in Nigeria School Festival Stampede
At least 35 children died and six were severely injured in a stampede at a pre-Christmas festival in Ibadan, Nigeria, on December 18, 2024, after organizers began distributing gifts, causing a surge in the crowd; eight people, including the school principal, have been arrested.
35 Children Killed in Nigeria School Festival Stampede
At least 35 children died and six were severely injured in a stampede at a pre-Christmas festival in Ibadan, Nigeria, on December 18, 2024, after organizers began distributing gifts, causing a surge in the crowd; eight people, including the school principal, have been arrested.
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20% Bias Score
Life Sentences for Teenagers Involved in Double Homicide
Four teenagers and a 45-year-old man received life sentences for the brutal murders of 15-year-old Mason Rist and 16-year-old Max Dixon in Bristol, England, after a "bloodthirsty revenge mission" resulting from a prior attack.
Life Sentences for Teenagers Involved in Double Homicide
Four teenagers and a 45-year-old man received life sentences for the brutal murders of 15-year-old Mason Rist and 16-year-old Max Dixon in Bristol, England, after a "bloodthirsty revenge mission" resulting from a prior attack.
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40% Bias Score