January 2025
February 2025
Senate Advances Laken Riley Act, Granting States Power to Challenge Federal Immigration Policies
The Senate is nearing a final vote on the Laken Riley Act, which would mandate detention for migrants accused of violent crimes or theft, empower states to challenge federal immigration policies, and may cost \$83 billion over three years.
Senate Advances Laken Riley Act, Granting States Power to Challenge Federal Immigration Policies
The Senate is nearing a final vote on the Laken Riley Act, which would mandate detention for migrants accused of violent crimes or theft, empower states to challenge federal immigration policies, and may cost \$83 billion over three years.
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56% Bias Score
Third US Bird Flu Case with Unknown Source Raises Surveillance Concerns
A child in San Francisco is the third confirmed US bird flu case with an unknown infection source, raising concerns about potential underreporting as the CDC confirms 67 cases nationwide since April 2024, mostly linked to infected livestock; health officials stress the risk to the general public rem...
Third US Bird Flu Case with Unknown Source Raises Surveillance Concerns
A child in San Francisco is the third confirmed US bird flu case with an unknown infection source, raising concerns about potential underreporting as the CDC confirms 67 cases nationwide since April 2024, mostly linked to infected livestock; health officials stress the risk to the general public rem...
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40% Bias Score
Medicare to Negotiate Prices for Ozempic, Wegovy, and 13 Other Drugs
Medicare will negotiate prices for Ozempic, Wegovy, and 13 other drugs, impacting 5.3 million Part D users and $41 billion in drug costs, with negotiated prices effective in 2027.
Medicare to Negotiate Prices for Ozempic, Wegovy, and 13 Other Drugs
Medicare will negotiate prices for Ozempic, Wegovy, and 13 other drugs, impacting 5.3 million Part D users and $41 billion in drug costs, with negotiated prices effective in 2027.
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32% Bias Score
Massive Fire at World's Largest Lithium Battery Facility Causes Evacuations
A fire at Vistra Energy's Moss Landing, California, lithium-ion battery storage facility—the world's largest—caused the evacuation of approximately 1,500 residents, Highway 1 closure, and school closures due to potential toxic chemical exposure; the fire is being allowed to burn out.
Massive Fire at World's Largest Lithium Battery Facility Causes Evacuations
A fire at Vistra Energy's Moss Landing, California, lithium-ion battery storage facility—the world's largest—caused the evacuation of approximately 1,500 residents, Highway 1 closure, and school closures due to potential toxic chemical exposure; the fire is being allowed to burn out.
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0% Bias Score
Monir Obeid: A Legacy of Four Decades at the BBC
Monir Obeid, an Egyptian journalist specializing in linguistics, dedicated over 40 years to the BBC (starting October 1977), producing acclaimed programs, mentoring colleagues, and shaping intercultural understanding through high-quality journalism.
Monir Obeid: A Legacy of Four Decades at the BBC
Monir Obeid, an Egyptian journalist specializing in linguistics, dedicated over 40 years to the BBC (starting October 1977), producing acclaimed programs, mentoring colleagues, and shaping intercultural understanding through high-quality journalism.
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20% Bias Score
FDA Authorizes Nicotine Pouches, Sparking Debate on Youth Appeal
The FDA approved Philip Morris International's Zyn nicotine pouches, the first such authorization, aiming to aid adult smokers in quitting cigarettes; however, concerns remain about youth appeal.
FDA Authorizes Nicotine Pouches, Sparking Debate on Youth Appeal
The FDA approved Philip Morris International's Zyn nicotine pouches, the first such authorization, aiming to aid adult smokers in quitting cigarettes; however, concerns remain about youth appeal.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Defense Seeks to Block Release of Smith's Classified Documents Report
Defense attorneys for Donald Trump and his co-defendants are seeking to block the limited release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's final report on the classified documents case to select members of Congress before Judge Aileen Cannon in Florida, arguing that it would prejudice their ongoing appeals a...
Trump's Defense Seeks to Block Release of Smith's Classified Documents Report
Defense attorneys for Donald Trump and his co-defendants are seeking to block the limited release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's final report on the classified documents case to select members of Congress before Judge Aileen Cannon in Florida, arguing that it would prejudice their ongoing appeals a...
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44% Bias Score
Austin Concludes Tumultuous Pentagon Term, Warns Against Undermining Diversity
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin concluded his four-year term, marked by crises including the Afghanistan withdrawal, the war in Ukraine, and the Israel-Hamas conflict; he warned against diminishing diversity programs within the military, and new protocols were implemented following an investigation i...
Austin Concludes Tumultuous Pentagon Term, Warns Against Undermining Diversity
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin concluded his four-year term, marked by crises including the Afghanistan withdrawal, the war in Ukraine, and the Israel-Hamas conflict; he warned against diminishing diversity programs within the military, and new protocols were implemented following an investigation i...
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56% Bias Score
FirstEnergy Executives Indicted on Racketeering Charges in $60 Million Bribery Scandal
Former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and Senior VP Michael Dowling were indicted on federal racketeering charges for their alleged involvement in a $60 million bribery scheme to secure a $1 billion bailout of the company's nuclear plants, adding to existing state-level charges and a previous $230 mill...
FirstEnergy Executives Indicted on Racketeering Charges in $60 Million Bribery Scandal
Former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and Senior VP Michael Dowling were indicted on federal racketeering charges for their alleged involvement in a $60 million bribery scheme to secure a $1 billion bailout of the company's nuclear plants, adding to existing state-level charges and a previous $230 mill...
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44% Bias Score
Vonn's 40-Year-Old Comeback Aims for 2026 Cortina Olympics
Lindsey Vonn, 40, is attempting a ski racing comeback, aiming for the 2026 Olympics in Cortina, Italy, where she holds the record for 12 World Cup wins; recent race results show improvement but also a training fall.
Vonn's 40-Year-Old Comeback Aims for 2026 Cortina Olympics
Lindsey Vonn, 40, is attempting a ski racing comeback, aiming for the 2026 Olympics in Cortina, Italy, where she holds the record for 12 World Cup wins; recent race results show improvement but also a training fall.
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40% Bias Score
Georgia Announces \$4.4 Billion Budget Increase, Projects Lower Future Revenue
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced a \$4.4 billion spending increase for the current budget year, utilizing state reserves and increased tax revenue, while projecting lower revenue for the 2026 budget year due to planned income tax cuts and prioritizing disaster relief and infrastructure projects...
Georgia Announces \$4.4 Billion Budget Increase, Projects Lower Future Revenue
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced a \$4.4 billion spending increase for the current budget year, utilizing state reserves and increased tax revenue, while projecting lower revenue for the 2026 budget year due to planned income tax cuts and prioritizing disaster relief and infrastructure projects...
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36% Bias Score
Man Guilty of Attempted Murder After Well Attack
Douglas Clifton Brown, 56, was found guilty of attempting to murder his former partner, Camilla Welby, on August 11, 2023, by trying to throw her into a well at his family's estate in Congham, near King's Lynn, after a party; he was arrested at his home at 02:10 and will be sentenced on March 13.
Man Guilty of Attempted Murder After Well Attack
Douglas Clifton Brown, 56, was found guilty of attempting to murder his former partner, Camilla Welby, on August 11, 2023, by trying to throw her into a well at his family's estate in Congham, near King's Lynn, after a party; he was arrested at his home at 02:10 and will be sentenced on March 13.
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28% Bias Score