January 2025
February 2025
Trump Jr.'s Greenland Trip Amidst Renewed US Acquisition Attempts
Donald Trump Jr. visited Greenland on Tuesday for a personal trip, sparking renewed debate over President-elect Trump's proposal to purchase the territory, a proposal that has been repeatedly rejected by Greenland and Denmark.
Trump Jr.'s Greenland Trip Amidst Renewed US Acquisition Attempts
Donald Trump Jr. visited Greenland on Tuesday for a personal trip, sparking renewed debate over President-elect Trump's proposal to purchase the territory, a proposal that has been repeatedly rejected by Greenland and Denmark.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Inauguration to Feature Half-Masted Flags in Honor of Deceased Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away two months after voting for Kamala Harris, will have flags at the White House flown at half-staff for the inauguration of President Donald Trump, who will undo some of Carter's achievements, despite initially giving a gracious statement.
Trump's Inauguration to Feature Half-Masted Flags in Honor of Deceased Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away two months after voting for Kamala Harris, will have flags at the White House flown at half-staff for the inauguration of President Donald Trump, who will undo some of Carter's achievements, despite initially giving a gracious statement.
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60% Bias Score
Record-High Credit Card Debt Fuels Delinquency Crisis
As of Q3 2024, the average American credit card debt reached nearly $8,000, with a 9% delinquency rate, causing credit damage and leading to legal debt sales to third-party collectors, a practice permitted under federal law and regulated by the FDCPA.
Record-High Credit Card Debt Fuels Delinquency Crisis
As of Q3 2024, the average American credit card debt reached nearly $8,000, with a 9% delinquency rate, causing credit damage and leading to legal debt sales to third-party collectors, a practice permitted under federal law and regulated by the FDCPA.
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28% Bias Score
Undocumented Immigrant Pleads Not Guilty to Murder in NYC Subway Arson
On December 22, 2023, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, a 33-year-old undocumented Guatemalan immigrant, allegedly set fire to and killed 57-year-old Debrina Kawam while she slept on an F train at Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station in Brooklyn; he pleaded not guilty to murder and arson charges.
Undocumented Immigrant Pleads Not Guilty to Murder in NYC Subway Arson
On December 22, 2023, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, a 33-year-old undocumented Guatemalan immigrant, allegedly set fire to and killed 57-year-old Debrina Kawam while she slept on an F train at Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station in Brooklyn; he pleaded not guilty to murder and arson charges.
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36% Bias Score
House Passes "Laken Riley Act" on Migrant Detention; Senate Fate Uncertain
The House passed the "Laken Riley Act", requiring detention of undocumented migrants charged with theft or burglary, 264-159, with 48 Democrats supporting it; its Senate fate is uncertain due to the narrow Republican majority and the need for bipartisan support to overcome procedural hurdles.
House Passes "Laken Riley Act" on Migrant Detention; Senate Fate Uncertain
The House passed the "Laken Riley Act", requiring detention of undocumented migrants charged with theft or burglary, 264-159, with 48 Democrats supporting it; its Senate fate is uncertain due to the narrow Republican majority and the need for bipartisan support to overcome procedural hurdles.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Canada with Tariffs Over Border Security
President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian goods unless Canada increases border security, prompting warnings of significant economic damage and Canada's consideration of counter-tariffs, while Ontario supports increased border security.
Trump Threatens Canada with Tariffs Over Border Security
President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian goods unless Canada increases border security, prompting warnings of significant economic damage and Canada's consideration of counter-tariffs, while Ontario supports increased border security.
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44% Bias Score
Trudeau Resigns, Triggering Canadian Liberal Leadership Race
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned on Monday, triggering a Liberal Party leadership race to determine his successor before an election expected no later than October, amid declining poll numbers and challenges including rising living costs, an immigration crisis, and strained US relatio...
Trudeau Resigns, Triggering Canadian Liberal Leadership Race
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned on Monday, triggering a Liberal Party leadership race to determine his successor before an election expected no later than October, amid declining poll numbers and challenges including rising living costs, an immigration crisis, and strained US relatio...
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40% Bias Score
Death of Jean-Marie Le Pen: Far-Right Leader's Legacy Casts Shadow on French Politics
Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far-right National Front party, died at 96 after a controversial career marked by antisemitic remarks and five unsuccessful presidential bids; his daughter, Marine, now leads the rebranded party and is a top contender in the 2027 election.
Death of Jean-Marie Le Pen: Far-Right Leader's Legacy Casts Shadow on French Politics
Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far-right National Front party, died at 96 after a controversial career marked by antisemitic remarks and five unsuccessful presidential bids; his daughter, Marine, now leads the rebranded party and is a top contender in the 2027 election.
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52% Bias Score
Webb Telescope Spots 44 Ancient Stars in Distant Galaxy
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, using gravitational lensing, discovered 44 ancient stars within the Dragon Arc of the Abell 370 galaxy cluster, 6.5 billion light-years away, significantly exceeding previous observations and providing new insights into early universe star formation and dark matter...
Webb Telescope Spots 44 Ancient Stars in Distant Galaxy
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, using gravitational lensing, discovered 44 ancient stars within the Dragon Arc of the Abell 370 galaxy cluster, 6.5 billion light-years away, significantly exceeding previous observations and providing new insights into early universe star formation and dark matter...
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20% Bias Score
Trudeau Resigns Amidst Low Approval Ratings and US Trade Tensions
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Tuesday, triggering a leadership race within the Liberal Party and setting the stage for a federal election, amid low approval ratings and challenges in managing relations with the incoming Trump administration.
Trudeau Resigns Amidst Low Approval Ratings and US Trade Tensions
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Tuesday, triggering a leadership race within the Liberal Party and setting the stage for a federal election, amid low approval ratings and challenges in managing relations with the incoming Trump administration.
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44% Bias Score
Higgins Pleads Not Guilty in Gaudreau Brothers' Death Case
Sean Higgins, accused of drunk driving, pleaded not guilty to charges related to the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were killed in a car accident on August 29, 2023, in New Jersey; Higgins' blood alcohol level was above the legal limit and he faces up to 30 years in prison per aggravated...
Higgins Pleads Not Guilty in Gaudreau Brothers' Death Case
Sean Higgins, accused of drunk driving, pleaded not guilty to charges related to the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were killed in a car accident on August 29, 2023, in New Jersey; Higgins' blood alcohol level was above the legal limit and he faces up to 30 years in prison per aggravated...
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24% Bias Score
Peter Yarrow, Folk Singer of Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies at 86
Peter Yarrow, one-third of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died Tuesday at age 86 in New York from bladder cancer; the group achieved significant success in the 1960s, combining musical talent with activism for civil rights and against war.
Peter Yarrow, Folk Singer of Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies at 86
Peter Yarrow, one-third of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died Tuesday at age 86 in New York from bladder cancer; the group achieved significant success in the 1960s, combining musical talent with activism for civil rights and against war.
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28% Bias Score