January 2025
February 2025
Bessent's Treasury Nomination Faces Scrutiny
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, testified before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday, facing questions about his past political donations, tax policies, and potential conflicts of interest. His confirmation will impact the IRS budget and U.S. econom...
Bessent's Treasury Nomination Faces Scrutiny
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, testified before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday, facing questions about his past political donations, tax policies, and potential conflicts of interest. His confirmation will impact the IRS budget and U.S. econom...
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52% Bias Score
Post-Election Rise in Hate Crimes and Fears
Following Donald Trump's election, Montgomery County, Maryland saw a 32% increase in hate incidents, while students expressed fear and anxiety; in Texas, an undocumented valedictorian faced threats after disclosing her status.
Post-Election Rise in Hate Crimes and Fears
Following Donald Trump's election, Montgomery County, Maryland saw a 32% increase in hate incidents, while students expressed fear and anxiety; in Texas, an undocumented valedictorian faced threats after disclosing her status.
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60% Bias Score
Nurses Protest Unsafe Staffing, AI Integration in Healthcare
On Thursday, thousands of National Nurses United members across California and other states protested unsafe staffing levels and demanded patient safeguards with the integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare, citing concerns about profit-driven decisions in contract negotiations with over...
Nurses Protest Unsafe Staffing, AI Integration in Healthcare
On Thursday, thousands of National Nurses United members across California and other states protested unsafe staffing levels and demanded patient safeguards with the integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare, citing concerns about profit-driven decisions in contract negotiations with over...
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60% Bias Score
Holyhead Port Partially Reopens After Storm Damage, Businesses Count the Cost
Damage from Storm Darragh to Holyhead port on December 7th caused a month-long closure, affecting 2 million annual passengers and 1200 daily lorries, leading to significant financial losses for local businesses while only one berth will partially reopen Thursday.
Holyhead Port Partially Reopens After Storm Damage, Businesses Count the Cost
Damage from Storm Darragh to Holyhead port on December 7th caused a month-long closure, affecting 2 million annual passengers and 1200 daily lorries, leading to significant financial losses for local businesses while only one berth will partially reopen Thursday.
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32% Bias Score
US Sues Southwest for Chronically Delayed Flights
The Biden administration sued Southwest Airlines for operating two chronically delayed flights between Chicago-Oakland and Baltimore-Cleveland in 2022, violating USDOT regulations; Frontier was fined $650,000 for similar violations, while JetBlue paid $2 million for four chronically delayed flights.
US Sues Southwest for Chronically Delayed Flights
The Biden administration sued Southwest Airlines for operating two chronically delayed flights between Chicago-Oakland and Baltimore-Cleveland in 2022, violating USDOT regulations; Frontier was fined $650,000 for similar violations, while JetBlue paid $2 million for four chronically delayed flights.
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40% Bias Score
Oklahoma Sues Biden Administration for $474 Million in Migrant Education Costs
Oklahoma's Superintendent sued the Biden Administration for $474 million, claiming that educating approximately 3,000 unaccompanied migrant children from 2021-2023 imposed a significant financial burden on the state's public schools, citing $13,736 per student and demanding reimbursement for bilingu...
Oklahoma Sues Biden Administration for $474 Million in Migrant Education Costs
Oklahoma's Superintendent sued the Biden Administration for $474 million, claiming that educating approximately 3,000 unaccompanied migrant children from 2021-2023 imposed a significant financial burden on the state's public schools, citing $13,736 per student and demanding reimbursement for bilingu...
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60% Bias Score
Filmmaker David Lynch Dies at 78
Acclaimed surrealist filmmaker David Lynch died at age 78, his family announced on Facebook, without specifying a cause of death; Lynch's impact on cinema and television is significant, with works like "Twin Peaks" and "Blue Velvet" influencing generations of filmmakers.
Filmmaker David Lynch Dies at 78
Acclaimed surrealist filmmaker David Lynch died at age 78, his family announced on Facebook, without specifying a cause of death; Lynch's impact on cinema and television is significant, with works like "Twin Peaks" and "Blue Velvet" influencing generations of filmmakers.
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8% Bias Score
House Republicans Urge Swift Confirmation of Trump Cabinet Nominees
House Republicans are urging the Senate to swiftly confirm President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees following recent delays and contentious hearings, citing the November election results as a mandate for change; the letter is led by Rep. Pat Fallon and signed by at least 16 other House Republicans.
House Republicans Urge Swift Confirmation of Trump Cabinet Nominees
House Republicans are urging the Senate to swiftly confirm President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees following recent delays and contentious hearings, citing the November election results as a mandate for change; the letter is led by Rep. Pat Fallon and signed by at least 16 other House Republicans.
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56% Bias Score
Burgum's Senate Confirmation Hearing Highlights Partisan Divide on Environmental Policy
Doug Burgum's Senate confirmation hearing for Interior Secretary revealed differing views on environmental policy, with Republicans supporting increased energy production and Democrats expressing concerns about potential negative environmental consequences of reversing Biden-era regulations.
Burgum's Senate Confirmation Hearing Highlights Partisan Divide on Environmental Policy
Doug Burgum's Senate confirmation hearing for Interior Secretary revealed differing views on environmental policy, with Republicans supporting increased energy production and Democrats expressing concerns about potential negative environmental consequences of reversing Biden-era regulations.
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56% Bias Score
Washington Governor Outlines Budget Cuts, Prioritizes Services, Seeks Bipartisan Cooperation
Washington's new Governor Bob Ferguson plans to cut \$4 billion from state agency budgets to address a \$12 billion shortfall, while protecting key services, and emphasizing bipartisan cooperation and efficient government.
Washington Governor Outlines Budget Cuts, Prioritizes Services, Seeks Bipartisan Cooperation
Washington's new Governor Bob Ferguson plans to cut \$4 billion from state agency budgets to address a \$12 billion shortfall, while protecting key services, and emphasizing bipartisan cooperation and efficient government.
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44% Bias Score
Habeck's Book: A Critique of Populism and a Call for Constructive Politics
Robert Habeck, German Vice-Chancellor and Green Party candidate, published "Den Bach rauf" shortly before the federal election, offering his perspective on political discourse, populism, and the challenges facing Germany. The book focuses on his experiences and beliefs rather than detailed policy pr...
Habeck's Book: A Critique of Populism and a Call for Constructive Politics
Robert Habeck, German Vice-Chancellor and Green Party candidate, published "Den Bach rauf" shortly before the federal election, offering his perspective on political discourse, populism, and the challenges facing Germany. The book focuses on his experiences and beliefs rather than detailed policy pr...
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48% Bias Score
Andalusian Youth Rental Bonus: 8,500 Apply, 5,700 to Receive Aid
Andalusia's youth rental bonus program closed after receiving 8,500 applications in under 24 hours, though only 5,700 will receive the €250 monthly subsidy due to a €34.2 million budget; significant delays persist from the first round.
Andalusian Youth Rental Bonus: 8,500 Apply, 5,700 to Receive Aid
Andalusia's youth rental bonus program closed after receiving 8,500 applications in under 24 hours, though only 5,700 will receive the €250 monthly subsidy due to a €34.2 million budget; significant delays persist from the first round.
Progress
56% Bias Score