January 2025
February 2025
New Orleans Faces Lawsuits After Bourbon Street Terrorist Attack
Dozens of lawsuits target New Orleans city officials and contractors for negligence in security measures that allegedly allowed a terrorist to kill 14 and injure dozens on Bourbon Street on January 1, 2025, during New Year's celebrations.
New Orleans Faces Lawsuits After Bourbon Street Terrorist Attack
Dozens of lawsuits target New Orleans city officials and contractors for negligence in security measures that allegedly allowed a terrorist to kill 14 and injure dozens on Bourbon Street on January 1, 2025, during New Year's celebrations.
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36% Bias Score
Sugary Drinks Linked to Millions of Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases Annually
A new study finds that sugary drinks cause approximately 2.2 million new type 2 diabetes cases and 1.2 million new cardiovascular disease cases yearly globally, with the highest rates in Colombia (48% of new diabetes cases) and Mexico (nearly 33%).
Sugary Drinks Linked to Millions of Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases Annually
A new study finds that sugary drinks cause approximately 2.2 million new type 2 diabetes cases and 1.2 million new cardiovascular disease cases yearly globally, with the highest rates in Colombia (48% of new diabetes cases) and Mexico (nearly 33%).
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40% Bias Score
DOJ Awards \$100 Million for School DEI and Restorative Justice Programs
The Department of Justice awarded over \$100 million in grants from 2021-2024 to 946 K-12 school districts in 36 states to promote restorative justice, social-emotional learning, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, impacting over three million students, but this has sparked contr...
DOJ Awards \$100 Million for School DEI and Restorative Justice Programs
The Department of Justice awarded over \$100 million in grants from 2021-2024 to 946 K-12 school districts in 36 states to promote restorative justice, social-emotional learning, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, impacting over three million students, but this has sparked contr...
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68% Bias Score
Dolce & Gabbana's Paris Exhibition Highlights Italian Craftsmanship
Dolce & Gabbana's "Du Coeur a la Main" exhibition, running from January 10 to March 31 at Paris's Grand Palais, showcases over 200 haute couture pieces and 300 accessories, highlighting Italian craftsmanship and challenging the traditional rivalry between Italian and French fashion.
Dolce & Gabbana's Paris Exhibition Highlights Italian Craftsmanship
Dolce & Gabbana's "Du Coeur a la Main" exhibition, running from January 10 to March 31 at Paris's Grand Palais, showcases over 200 haute couture pieces and 300 accessories, highlighting Italian craftsmanship and challenging the traditional rivalry between Italian and French fashion.
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44% Bias Score
South Korea Security Chief Resigns Amid Impeached President's Arrest Concerns
The head of South Korea's Presidential Security Service, Park Jong-joon, resigned on Friday following police questioning amid concerns about potential violence if investigators attempted to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, who declared martial law on December 3rd, plunging the nation into a...
South Korea Security Chief Resigns Amid Impeached President's Arrest Concerns
The head of South Korea's Presidential Security Service, Park Jong-joon, resigned on Friday following police questioning amid concerns about potential violence if investigators attempted to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, who declared martial law on December 3rd, plunging the nation into a...
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40% Bias Score
Poland Guarantees Netanyahu Safe Passage to Auschwitz Despite ICC Warrant
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk guaranteed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu safe passage to the Auschwitz liberation anniversary despite an ICC arrest warrant, defying the court's authority but aligning with other countries prioritizing the event's significance.
Poland Guarantees Netanyahu Safe Passage to Auschwitz Despite ICC Warrant
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk guaranteed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu safe passage to the Auschwitz liberation anniversary despite an ICC arrest warrant, defying the court's authority but aligning with other countries prioritizing the event's significance.
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44% Bias Score
Japan Expands Sanctions on Russia, Targeting Allies and Military Suppliers
Japan announced additional sanctions against Russia, including asset freezes on 11 individuals, 29 organizations, and three banks, plus export bans on 22 Russian military entities and 31 international groups aiding sanctions evasion, aligning with G7 efforts to counter Russia's war in Ukraine.
Japan Expands Sanctions on Russia, Targeting Allies and Military Suppliers
Japan announced additional sanctions against Russia, including asset freezes on 11 individuals, 29 organizations, and three banks, plus export bans on 22 Russian military entities and 31 international groups aiding sanctions evasion, aligning with G7 efforts to counter Russia's war in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
UN Projects 2.8% Global Economic Growth in 2025
The UN projects 2.8% global economic growth in 2025, driven by strong performances in China, the US, India, and Indonesia, despite challenges including China's slowing growth due to weak consumption and property sectors, and the need to address its shrinking population and rising trade tensions to e...
UN Projects 2.8% Global Economic Growth in 2025
The UN projects 2.8% global economic growth in 2025, driven by strong performances in China, the US, India, and Indonesia, despite challenges including China's slowing growth due to weak consumption and property sectors, and the need to address its shrinking population and rising trade tensions to e...
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24% Bias Score
US Education Crisis: Low Proficiency, High Spending, and the Need for Reform
The U.S. education system is facing a crisis with low student proficiency rates despite high spending, largely due to ineffective resource allocation, administrative bloat, and potential influence from teacher unions; proposed solutions include increased competition and the Educational Choice for Ch...
US Education Crisis: Low Proficiency, High Spending, and the Need for Reform
The U.S. education system is facing a crisis with low student proficiency rates despite high spending, largely due to ineffective resource allocation, administrative bloat, and potential influence from teacher unions; proposed solutions include increased competition and the Educational Choice for Ch...
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64% Bias Score
Potential TikTok Ban Threatens $1 Billion in US Small Business Revenue
A US law could ban TikTok by January 19th, potentially costing 7 million US small businesses $1 billion and 2 million creators $300 million in one month, impacting a creator economy estimated at $480 billion by 2027.
Potential TikTok Ban Threatens $1 Billion in US Small Business Revenue
A US law could ban TikTok by January 19th, potentially costing 7 million US small businesses $1 billion and 2 million creators $300 million in one month, impacting a creator economy estimated at $480 billion by 2027.
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44% Bias Score
Transnistria Faces Energy Crisis After Russia Halts Gas Supply
Transnistria, a self-declared state between Moldova and Ukraine, faces a severe energy crisis after Russia stopped supplying gas, leading to daily power outages, deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning, and school closures; the region's government has declared a state of emergency.
Transnistria Faces Energy Crisis After Russia Halts Gas Supply
Transnistria, a self-declared state between Moldova and Ukraine, faces a severe energy crisis after Russia stopped supplying gas, leading to daily power outages, deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning, and school closures; the region's government has declared a state of emergency.
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40% Bias Score
Austria's Far-Right Poised for Power Amidst Mass Protests
Following failed coalition talks, Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FpÖ), led by Herbert Kickl, is set to form a government, prompting 25,000 protestors to demonstrate in Vienna against this outcome. The ÖVP party will now enter coalition talks with FpÖ despite initially opposing Kickl.
Austria's Far-Right Poised for Power Amidst Mass Protests
Following failed coalition talks, Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FpÖ), led by Herbert Kickl, is set to form a government, prompting 25,000 protestors to demonstrate in Vienna against this outcome. The ÖVP party will now enter coalition talks with FpÖ despite initially opposing Kickl.
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44% Bias Score