December 2024
January 2025
New Jersey Flood Plan Revised: $7.6 Billion Focus on Home Elevations
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers revised its New Jersey back bay flood protection plan, reducing the cost from $16 billion to $7.6 billion by eliminating storm gates and focusing on elevating 6,421 homes, hardening 279 critical facilities, and restoring 217 acres of salt marshes.
New Jersey Flood Plan Revised: $7.6 Billion Focus on Home Elevations
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers revised its New Jersey back bay flood protection plan, reducing the cost from $16 billion to $7.6 billion by eliminating storm gates and focusing on elevating 6,421 homes, hardening 279 critical facilities, and restoring 217 acres of salt marshes.
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48% Bias Score
Scranton Officials Demand Removal of Biden's Name from Expressway After Conahan Pardon
Pennsylvania officials are demanding Scranton remove President Biden's name from a renamed expressway after his pardon of Judge Michael Conahan, convicted in the "kids-for-cash" scandal, reigniting outrage from victims and sparking intense political debate.
Scranton Officials Demand Removal of Biden's Name from Expressway After Conahan Pardon
Pennsylvania officials are demanding Scranton remove President Biden's name from a renamed expressway after his pardon of Judge Michael Conahan, convicted in the "kids-for-cash" scandal, reigniting outrage from victims and sparking intense political debate.
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52% Bias Score
Rituals Strengthen Relationships: Harvard Study
Harvard professor Michael Norton's research in "The Ritual Effect" reveals that personalized, meaningful rituals, even small ones, significantly strengthen relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners, impacting relationship satisfaction and longevity.
Rituals Strengthen Relationships: Harvard Study
Harvard professor Michael Norton's research in "The Ritual Effect" reveals that personalized, meaningful rituals, even small ones, significantly strengthen relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners, impacting relationship satisfaction and longevity.
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36% Bias Score
Trudeau Announces Major Cabinet Shuffle After Ministerial Resignations
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a major cabinet shuffle on [Date], appointing 11 new ministers to key portfolios including Finance, Housing, and Public Safety, following the resignations of Chrystia Freeland and Sean Fraser.
Trudeau Announces Major Cabinet Shuffle After Ministerial Resignations
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a major cabinet shuffle on [Date], appointing 11 new ministers to key portfolios including Finance, Housing, and Public Safety, following the resignations of Chrystia Freeland and Sean Fraser.
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16% Bias Score
Italian Budget Passes Amid Controversy Over Local Project Funding
Italy's government passed its budget with a 211-117 confidence vote, allocating €102 million to various local projects, including road improvements, church renovations, and sports facilities, sparking debate over transparency.
Italian Budget Passes Amid Controversy Over Local Project Funding
Italy's government passed its budget with a 211-117 confidence vote, allocating €102 million to various local projects, including road improvements, church renovations, and sports facilities, sparking debate over transparency.
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60% Bias Score
22-Year Sentences in Enschede Murder Case
A Dutch court sentenced Debbie G. (38) and Daniël V. (41) to 22 years in prison for the July 2018 murder of Daan Mellée (26) in Enschede; DNA evidence linked G. to the crime scene, and V. was identified as the shooter.
22-Year Sentences in Enschede Murder Case
A Dutch court sentenced Debbie G. (38) and Daniël V. (41) to 22 years in prison for the July 2018 murder of Daan Mellée (26) in Enschede; DNA evidence linked G. to the crime scene, and V. was identified as the shooter.
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40% Bias Score
Home Heating Costs to Exceed Holiday Spending This Winter
Due to colder temperatures and rising electricity costs, Americans are expected to spend $941 on average for home heating this winter, exceeding the projected $902 average holiday gift spending.
Home Heating Costs to Exceed Holiday Spending This Winter
Due to colder temperatures and rising electricity costs, Americans are expected to spend $941 on average for home heating this winter, exceeding the projected $902 average holiday gift spending.
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32% Bias Score
UK to End Emergency Use of Bee-Harming Pesticides
The UK government will end emergency approvals for three neonicotinoid pesticides by 2025, impacting sugar beet farmers who have used them to fight virus yellows for four years, although a 2025 application will be considered under existing laws; wildlife groups welcome the move while the sugar indus...
UK to End Emergency Use of Bee-Harming Pesticides
The UK government will end emergency approvals for three neonicotinoid pesticides by 2025, impacting sugar beet farmers who have used them to fight virus yellows for four years, although a 2025 application will be considered under existing laws; wildlife groups welcome the move while the sugar indus...
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32% Bias Score
Gavin and Stacey" Revitalizes Barry Island
The television sitcom "Gavin and Stacey," airing its final episode on Christmas Day, has significantly revitalized Barry Island, Wales, transforming its image and boosting its economy by attracting a large influx of tourists.
Gavin and Stacey" Revitalizes Barry Island
The television sitcom "Gavin and Stacey," airing its final episode on Christmas Day, has significantly revitalized Barry Island, Wales, transforming its image and boosting its economy by attracting a large influx of tourists.
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48% Bias Score
Manchester Attack Revives Trauma of Berlin Christmas Market Massacre
The Manchester attack triggered PTSD in German victims of the 2016 Berlin Christmas market attack, where Anis Amri drove a truck into a crowd, killing 12; Germany has provided almost €1 million in compensation, but survivors face bureaucratic challenges.
Manchester Attack Revives Trauma of Berlin Christmas Market Massacre
The Manchester attack triggered PTSD in German victims of the 2016 Berlin Christmas market attack, where Anis Amri drove a truck into a crowd, killing 12; Germany has provided almost €1 million in compensation, but survivors face bureaucratic challenges.
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36% Bias Score
Enagás Wins Partial Victory in Peru Gas Pipeline Dispute
A World Bank arbitration panel awarded Enagás $194 million in its dispute with Peru over the canceled GSP gas pipeline, less than the $505 million sought; the decision impacts Enagás's 2024 financial statements and its subsidiary, TGP.
Enagás Wins Partial Victory in Peru Gas Pipeline Dispute
A World Bank arbitration panel awarded Enagás $194 million in its dispute with Peru over the canceled GSP gas pipeline, less than the $505 million sought; the decision impacts Enagás's 2024 financial statements and its subsidiary, TGP.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Minister Extends Deadline for Asylum Seeker Reception Places
Dutch Minister Faber will not compel municipalities to provide more asylum seeker spaces despite a shortfall of roughly 7,000 places from the 96,000 target, offering a six-month extension instead, while the COA anticipates needing 115,000 spaces by January 2026.
Dutch Minister Extends Deadline for Asylum Seeker Reception Places
Dutch Minister Faber will not compel municipalities to provide more asylum seeker spaces despite a shortfall of roughly 7,000 places from the 96,000 target, offering a six-month extension instead, while the COA anticipates needing 115,000 spaces by January 2026.
Progress
48% Bias Score