January 2025
February 2025
€2.5bn Russian Aircraft Dispute Heads to Court
In Dublin, a €2.5bn (£2.1bn) legal battle is underway between aircraft lessors and insurers (including Lloyd's, AIG, and Chubb) over 400 planes stranded in Russia after Western sanctions, with the trial expected to last months and potentially reach a multi-million euro legal cost.
€2.5bn Russian Aircraft Dispute Heads to Court
In Dublin, a €2.5bn (£2.1bn) legal battle is underway between aircraft lessors and insurers (including Lloyd's, AIG, and Chubb) over 400 planes stranded in Russia after Western sanctions, with the trial expected to last months and potentially reach a multi-million euro legal cost.
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40% Bias Score
LA Wildfires: Community Response Contrasts with Trump's Blame-Shifting
The devastating Los Angeles wildfires, which have killed 10 and displaced thousands, prompted a massive community response, but also drew criticism towards Donald Trump's misleading statements regarding water shortages and the Biden administration's handling of the disaster, while President Biden pl...
LA Wildfires: Community Response Contrasts with Trump's Blame-Shifting
The devastating Los Angeles wildfires, which have killed 10 and displaced thousands, prompted a massive community response, but also drew criticism towards Donald Trump's misleading statements regarding water shortages and the Biden administration's handling of the disaster, while President Biden pl...
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36% Bias Score
LA Fires Expose Insurance Industry Crisis Amidst Climate Change
The devastating Los Angeles fires, causing $52-$57 billion in damages, have exposed the challenges faced by California homeowners in accessing adequate insurance coverage due to climate change and industry practices, leading to potential financial crises for many.
LA Fires Expose Insurance Industry Crisis Amidst Climate Change
The devastating Los Angeles fires, causing $52-$57 billion in damages, have exposed the challenges faced by California homeowners in accessing adequate insurance coverage due to climate change and industry practices, leading to potential financial crises for many.
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44% Bias Score
DNC Intervenes in North Carolina Lawsuit to Prevent Invalidation of 60,000 Votes
The Democratic National Committee filed a lawsuit in North Carolina to block a Republican attempt to invalidate roughly 60,000 votes in a state supreme court election due to missing information on voter registration forms, impacting the outcome of a race won by Democrat Allison Riggs by 700 votes.
DNC Intervenes in North Carolina Lawsuit to Prevent Invalidation of 60,000 Votes
The Democratic National Committee filed a lawsuit in North Carolina to block a Republican attempt to invalidate roughly 60,000 votes in a state supreme court election due to missing information on voter registration forms, impacting the outcome of a race won by Democrat Allison Riggs by 700 votes.
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48% Bias Score
California Wildfire Exposes Gaps in Disability Emergency Response
A California couple, Galen (68, paraplegic) and Deborah Buckwalter (72), faced a harrowing evacuation during the Eaton fire due to unavailable transportation options for Galen's wheelchair; after a perilous journey, they found lodging in Los Angeles, highlighting systemic issues with disaster respon...
California Wildfire Exposes Gaps in Disability Emergency Response
A California couple, Galen (68, paraplegic) and Deborah Buckwalter (72), faced a harrowing evacuation during the Eaton fire due to unavailable transportation options for Galen's wheelchair; after a perilous journey, they found lodging in Los Angeles, highlighting systemic issues with disaster respon...
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24% Bias Score
Trump Intervenes in Venezuelan Political Crisis
President-elect Trump urged protection for Venezuelan opposition figures María Corina Machado and Edmundo González after Machado's reported detention, escalating international attention on Venezuela's upcoming presidential inauguration.
Trump Intervenes in Venezuelan Political Crisis
President-elect Trump urged protection for Venezuelan opposition figures María Corina Machado and Edmundo González after Machado's reported detention, escalating international attention on Venezuela's upcoming presidential inauguration.
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52% Bias Score
UK Faces Economic Instability and Political Scandals Amidst Rising Reform UK Support
Amidst economic turmoil and controversies surrounding government officials like anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq, Chancellor Hunt urges pro-growth measures, while Liz Truss threatens legal action against Keir Starmer, and Reform UK gains in the polls.
UK Faces Economic Instability and Political Scandals Amidst Rising Reform UK Support
Amidst economic turmoil and controversies surrounding government officials like anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq, Chancellor Hunt urges pro-growth measures, while Liz Truss threatens legal action against Keir Starmer, and Reform UK gains in the polls.
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56% Bias Score
New Mexico Supreme Court Blocks Local Abortion Pill Restrictions
The New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously invalidated local ordinances restricting abortion pill distribution, ruling they preempted state law protecting reproductive healthcare access; the ruling does not address potential conflicts with federal law.
New Mexico Supreme Court Blocks Local Abortion Pill Restrictions
The New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously invalidated local ordinances restricting abortion pill distribution, ruling they preempted state law protecting reproductive healthcare access; the ruling does not address potential conflicts with federal law.
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44% Bias Score
Mariupol Drama" Brings Ukrainian War Story to Manchester
Mariupol Drama", a verbatim play based on the experiences of a Ukrainian theatre company whose building was bombed on March 16, 2022, while sheltering almost 1,000 people, will be performed in Manchester, UK, this month, highlighting the resilience of Ukrainian culture amidst war.
Mariupol Drama" Brings Ukrainian War Story to Manchester
Mariupol Drama", a verbatim play based on the experiences of a Ukrainian theatre company whose building was bombed on March 16, 2022, while sheltering almost 1,000 people, will be performed in Manchester, UK, this month, highlighting the resilience of Ukrainian culture amidst war.
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24% Bias Score
LA Mayor's Budget Cuts Cripple Fire Department Amidst Devastating Wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass demanded $49 million in additional budget cuts to the LAFD days before wildfires devastated the city, impacting emergency response; the cuts, on top of previous reductions, jeopardized 16 fire stations and left the department struggling amidst a surge in calls.
LA Mayor's Budget Cuts Cripple Fire Department Amidst Devastating Wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass demanded $49 million in additional budget cuts to the LAFD days before wildfires devastated the city, impacting emergency response; the cuts, on top of previous reductions, jeopardized 16 fire stations and left the department struggling amidst a surge in calls.
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60% Bias Score
Constellation to Acquire Calpine in $16.4 Billion US Power Industry Deal
Constellation Energy is buying Calpine Corporation for $16.4 billion (or $26.6 billion including debt), creating the largest independent US power provider amid surging electricity demand driven by AI data centers and electric transportation.
Constellation to Acquire Calpine in $16.4 Billion US Power Industry Deal
Constellation Energy is buying Calpine Corporation for $16.4 billion (or $26.6 billion including debt), creating the largest independent US power provider amid surging electricity demand driven by AI data centers and electric transportation.
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60% Bias Score
Menendez Sentenced to 15 Years for Corruption
Former New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez received a 15-year prison sentence for bribery and influence peddling, benefiting Egypt and Qatar, alongside 10 and 9-year sentences for his co-defendants, Wael Hana and Fred Daibes, respectively, for crimes involving hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash...
Menendez Sentenced to 15 Years for Corruption
Former New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez received a 15-year prison sentence for bribery and influence peddling, benefiting Egypt and Qatar, alongside 10 and 9-year sentences for his co-defendants, Wael Hana and Fred Daibes, respectively, for crimes involving hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash...
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32% Bias Score