December 2024
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Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches Nearly \$1 Billion for Christmas Eve Drawing
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has reached an estimated \$970 million (\$439.9 million cash) for the Tuesday, December 24 drawing; this is only the third jackpot won in 2024, and the odds of winning are 1 in 302,575,350.
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches Nearly \$1 Billion for Christmas Eve Drawing
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has reached an estimated \$970 million (\$439.9 million cash) for the Tuesday, December 24 drawing; this is only the third jackpot won in 2024, and the odds of winning are 1 in 302,575,350.
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36% Bias Score
Challenges Loom for American Job Market, Underscoring Need for Family Support
The American job market, strong after recent growth, is expected to face challenges due to potential administrative changes and rapid shifts, making family support crucial for job seekers facing a potentially prolonged search, averaging 23.2 weeks.
Challenges Loom for American Job Market, Underscoring Need for Family Support
The American job market, strong after recent growth, is expected to face challenges due to potential administrative changes and rapid shifts, making family support crucial for job seekers facing a potentially prolonged search, averaging 23.2 weeks.
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56% Bias Score
Berlin Police Station Improves Safety Perception; High Crime Rates Persist
Berlin's Kottbusser Tor police station, open for almost two years, has increased residents' perceived safety but high crime, particularly drug offenses, persists; police advocate for Görlitzer Park's nighttime closure to reduce crime.
Berlin Police Station Improves Safety Perception; High Crime Rates Persist
Berlin's Kottbusser Tor police station, open for almost two years, has increased residents' perceived safety but high crime, particularly drug offenses, persists; police advocate for Görlitzer Park's nighttime closure to reduce crime.
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36% Bias Score
Matt Murray Returns to Maple Leafs After 628 Days
After 628 days, Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray returns to the NHL following bilateral hip surgery and a successful AHL stint (4-1-2-1, .931 save percentage), filling a roster gap due to injuries to Anthony Stolarz and Ilya Samsonov.
Matt Murray Returns to Maple Leafs After 628 Days
After 628 days, Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray returns to the NHL following bilateral hip surgery and a successful AHL stint (4-1-2-1, .931 save percentage), filling a roster gap due to injuries to Anthony Stolarz and Ilya Samsonov.
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28% Bias Score
State Funeral Held for Long-Serving Liberal MP Kevin Andrews
Family, friends, and former prime ministers gathered in Melbourne for the state funeral of Kevin Andrews, a long-time federal Liberal MP who died on December 14 after a year-long battle with cancer, remembered for his conservative views and three decades of service representing the Menzies seat.
State Funeral Held for Long-Serving Liberal MP Kevin Andrews
Family, friends, and former prime ministers gathered in Melbourne for the state funeral of Kevin Andrews, a long-time federal Liberal MP who died on December 14 after a year-long battle with cancer, remembered for his conservative views and three decades of service representing the Menzies seat.
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48% Bias Score
Belfast City Airport Runway Closure After Plane's Nose Wheel Collapse
A hard landing due to adverse weather conditions caused a regional Aer Lingus flight's nose wheel to collapse at Belfast City Airport on Sunday, leading to runway closure, flight cancellations, and delays affecting numerous passengers and causing some flights to be diverted to Belfast International ...
Belfast City Airport Runway Closure After Plane's Nose Wheel Collapse
A hard landing due to adverse weather conditions caused a regional Aer Lingus flight's nose wheel to collapse at Belfast City Airport on Sunday, leading to runway closure, flight cancellations, and delays affecting numerous passengers and causing some flights to be diverted to Belfast International ...
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40% Bias Score
AKP and CHP Spokespeople Exchange Sharp Accusations
AKP spokesperson Ömer Çelik condemned CHP spokesperson Deniz Yücel's accusations of AKP's collaboration with FETÖ and PKK, calling Yücel's language 'worse than that of the Yassıada and 28 Şubat periods'; Yücel criticized AKP's policies and alleged alliances.
AKP and CHP Spokespeople Exchange Sharp Accusations
AKP spokesperson Ömer Çelik condemned CHP spokesperson Deniz Yücel's accusations of AKP's collaboration with FETÖ and PKK, calling Yücel's language 'worse than that of the Yassıada and 28 Şubat periods'; Yücel criticized AKP's policies and alleged alliances.
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56% Bias Score
German Environmental Donations Remain Strong Despite Economic Headwinds
Despite economic challenges, German environmental organizations like WWF, Greenpeace, and the Heinz Sielmann Foundation continue to receive significant private donations, totaling millions of Euros annually. However, the number of individual donors is decreasing, while the focus on popular species f...
German Environmental Donations Remain Strong Despite Economic Headwinds
Despite economic challenges, German environmental organizations like WWF, Greenpeace, and the Heinz Sielmann Foundation continue to receive significant private donations, totaling millions of Euros annually. However, the number of individual donors is decreasing, while the focus on popular species f...
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36% Bias Score
Taylor's Record-Setting Game Fuels Colts Victory
Jonathan Taylor rushed for 218 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Indianapolis Colts to a franchise-record 335 rushing yards and a 38-30 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, overcoming a previous week's crucial fumble.
Taylor's Record-Setting Game Fuels Colts Victory
Jonathan Taylor rushed for 218 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Indianapolis Colts to a franchise-record 335 rushing yards and a 38-30 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, overcoming a previous week's crucial fumble.
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48% Bias Score
Cowboys Upset Buccaneers, Tighten NFC South Race
The Dallas Cowboys edged out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-24 on Sunday night, despite being eliminated from playoff contention, tightening the NFC South race where the Buccaneers and Falcons are now tied at 8-7, with Atlanta holding the tiebreaker.
Cowboys Upset Buccaneers, Tighten NFC South Race
The Dallas Cowboys edged out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-24 on Sunday night, despite being eliminated from playoff contention, tightening the NFC South race where the Buccaneers and Falcons are now tied at 8-7, with Atlanta holding the tiebreaker.
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36% Bias Score
German Cities Increase Parking Fees to Address Budget Shortfalls
Kiel and Flensburg are raising parking fees in 2025, with Kiel increasing hourly rates from €1.50 to €2.00 to address a budget deficit and Flensburg implementing cashless payments by the end of 2025, while Lübeck's proposed increase is postponed due to new court rulings.
German Cities Increase Parking Fees to Address Budget Shortfalls
Kiel and Flensburg are raising parking fees in 2025, with Kiel increasing hourly rates from €1.50 to €2.00 to address a budget deficit and Flensburg implementing cashless payments by the end of 2025, while Lübeck's proposed increase is postponed due to new court rulings.
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32% Bias Score
Belfast Charity Secures Funding for New Premises
Belfast's Sólás charity, serving 1,500 children with additional needs, will begin building new £2.5m premises in 2025 after community fundraising, a £500,000 donation, and an £800,000 government grant overcame a prior funding cut from Belfast City Council.
Belfast Charity Secures Funding for New Premises
Belfast's Sólás charity, serving 1,500 children with additional needs, will begin building new £2.5m premises in 2025 after community fundraising, a £500,000 donation, and an £800,000 government grant overcame a prior funding cut from Belfast City Council.
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36% Bias Score