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Tornadoes Kill Two, Injure Six in Texas and Mississippi

Two people died and at least six were injured as tornadoes tore through Texas and Mississippi on Saturday, damaging homes, flipping vehicles, and causing widespread power outages; the storm system later moved into Alabama and Georgia.

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12% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
dailymail.co.uk
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Family of Four Dies from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in New Hampshire Vacation Home

A Massachusetts family of four died from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in their New Hampshire vacation home on Christmas Day due to a malfunctioning propane heating system; the home lacked carbon monoxide detectors.

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20% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
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Jeju Air Flight 2216 Crash: Bird Strike Suspected

Jeju Air flight 2216 crashed at South Korea's Muan International Airport on Sunday, killing 180 of 181 passengers and crew; a bird strike is suspected as the cause, but experts question whether this alone could cause landing gear failure; the airport has recorded a high rate of bird strikes.

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44% Bias Score

theguardian.com
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England to Survey Thousands of Postwar School Buildings Amid Safety Concerns

Amid concerns about structural defects, England is conducting intrusive surveys of 3,600 postwar school buildings, potentially leading to closures, highlighting a wider issue of dilapidated public buildings and insufficient funding for maintenance.

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32% Bias Score

Quality Education
nytimes.com
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Chargers Clinch Playoff Berth After Dominant Victory Over Patriots

The Los Angeles Chargers secured a playoff spot with a dominant 40-7 win over the New England Patriots on Saturday, marking a remarkable turnaround under new coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz, who implemented a comprehensive organizational restructuring after a 5-12 season.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
nos.nl
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South Korea Plane Crash: 179 Dead

A Jeju Air Boeing 737 crashed at Muan Airport in South Korea on [Date], killing 179 of the 181 people on board. The plane, approaching without landing gear deployed, collided with an earthen embankment, raising questions about airport design and the circumstances leading to the landing gear failure.

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36% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
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Trump Win Threatens Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Program

President-elect Donald Trump's win threatens to reverse President Biden's student loan forgiveness programs, impacting millions of borrowers who have received or are awaiting debt relief, as seen in the experiences of borrowers like Mary Ann Rockwell, Sarah Babcock and Chris Alldredge.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
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UK Transport Hub Workspaces See 31% Footfall Surge

Since 2022, UK transport hub workspace usage has increased by an average of 31%, with locations such as Birmingham Airport experiencing a 65% surge, reflecting a growing preference for flexible work arrangements and integration of work with travel.

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32% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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Global Happiness Megastudy to Test Diverse Interventions

A global happiness experiment, involving at least 30,000 participants from over 70 countries, will test seven categories of brief, at-home interventions to determine the most effective strategies for boosting happiness levels across diverse populations, addressing limitations in previous research.

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20% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
repubblica.it
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Surge in Fatal Shark Attacks in the Red Sea

The Red Sea, a popular diving destination, experienced a sharp rise in fatal shark attacks in recent years, with multiple incidents in 2022, 2023 and 2024, involving tiger sharks and oceanic whitetip sharks, potentially due to climate change and human activities.

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56% Bias Score

Life Below Water
nos.nl
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Syria's Post-Assad Transition: Four-Year Election Delay Announced

Syrian rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa announced on Al Arabiya that elections are not expected for four years due to the need for a new constitution, which will take approximately three years to draft. The announcement follows the overthrow of Assad's regime by the HTS earlier this month.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nos.nl
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Syria's Transition: Four-Year Election Delay Announced

Syrian rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa announced a four-year timeline for elections following the overthrow of Assad's regime by HTS, with a three-year process for drafting a new constitution; the HTS will be dissolved, and other resistance groups will collaborate within the Ministry of Defence.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions