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Pence Urges Renewed U.S. Support for Taiwan's Defense
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence visited Taiwan on Friday, urging the incoming Trump administration to strengthen support for Taiwan's defense and negotiate a free trade agreement, citing China as the greatest strategic and economic threat to the U.S. and its allies.
Pence Urges Renewed U.S. Support for Taiwan's Defense
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence visited Taiwan on Friday, urging the incoming Trump administration to strengthen support for Taiwan's defense and negotiate a free trade agreement, citing China as the greatest strategic and economic threat to the U.S. and its allies.
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40% Bias Score
Climate Disasters Drive 82% Surge in Home Insurance Costs for High-Risk Areas
A Treasury Department report reveals that 84 climate-related disasters costing over \$1 billion each (excluding floods) caused \$609 billion in damages from 2018-2022, leading to an 8.7% increase in homeowner insurance costs exceeding inflation and disproportionately affecting high-risk areas.
Climate Disasters Drive 82% Surge in Home Insurance Costs for High-Risk Areas
A Treasury Department report reveals that 84 climate-related disasters costing over \$1 billion each (excluding floods) caused \$609 billion in damages from 2018-2022, leading to an 8.7% increase in homeowner insurance costs exceeding inflation and disproportionately affecting high-risk areas.
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32% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Signed, Raising Security Concerns
Following intense negotiations mediated by the US and other parties, Israel and Hamas signed an agreement in Doha for a ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas, raising concerns in Israel about the release of Palestinian prisoners.
Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Signed, Raising Security Concerns
Following intense negotiations mediated by the US and other parties, Israel and Hamas signed an agreement in Doha for a ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas, raising concerns in Israel about the release of Palestinian prisoners.
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40% Bias Score
Noem's DHS Confirmation Hearing Set for Wednesday
President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, faces a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday, where she will likely be questioned about her role in implementing the administration's planned mass deportations and other immigration changes.
Noem's DHS Confirmation Hearing Set for Wednesday
President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, faces a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday, where she will likely be questioned about her role in implementing the administration's planned mass deportations and other immigration changes.
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36% Bias Score
Russia and Iran Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement
Russia and Iran signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement on January 13, 2023, deepening cooperation across trade, military, science, and cultural sectors, amid increasing international pressure and Russia's war in Ukraine.
Russia and Iran Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement
Russia and Iran signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement on January 13, 2023, deepening cooperation across trade, military, science, and cultural sectors, amid increasing international pressure and Russia's war in Ukraine.
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36% Bias Score
Pakistani National Facing Extradition for Alleged New York Terror Plot
A Pakistani national, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, was arrested in Quebec on September 4, 2024, for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at a New York Jewish center to mark the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel; he faces extradition to the U.S. on terrorism charges.
Pakistani National Facing Extradition for Alleged New York Terror Plot
A Pakistani national, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, was arrested in Quebec on September 4, 2024, for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at a New York Jewish center to mark the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel; he faces extradition to the U.S. on terrorism charges.
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52% Bias Score
Biden Commutes Sentences of Nearly 2,500 in Final Clemency Push
President Biden commuted the sentences of almost 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses on Friday, setting a new presidential record for individual pardons and commutations, citing disproportionately long sentences compared to current standards.
Biden Commutes Sentences of Nearly 2,500 in Final Clemency Push
President Biden commuted the sentences of almost 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses on Friday, setting a new presidential record for individual pardons and commutations, citing disproportionately long sentences compared to current standards.
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44% Bias Score
UK Government Approves Controversial Chinese Mega-Embassy in London
The UK government, facing accusations of capitulation to China, supports a new mega-embassy in London despite security concerns, overriding local council and police objections after Labour secured a £600 million growth deal with China.
UK Government Approves Controversial Chinese Mega-Embassy in London
The UK government, facing accusations of capitulation to China, supports a new mega-embassy in London despite security concerns, overriding local council and police objections after Labour secured a £600 million growth deal with China.
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68% Bias Score
UN Pledges $3.32 Billion in Aid to Ukraine Amidst Shifting International Support and Russian Threats
UN officials visited Kyiv to discuss a $3.32 billion aid package for Ukraine, while the UK pledged a 100-year security partnership amid concerns about reduced US aid and Russian threats to annex neighboring countries.
UN Pledges $3.32 Billion in Aid to Ukraine Amidst Shifting International Support and Russian Threats
UN officials visited Kyiv to discuss a $3.32 billion aid package for Ukraine, while the UK pledged a 100-year security partnership amid concerns about reduced US aid and Russian threats to annex neighboring countries.
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44% Bias Score
Holocaust Memoir: Cordelia Edvardson's 'Gebrand kind zoekt het vuur'
Cordelia Edvardson's memoir, "Gebrand kind zoekt het vuur," details her experiences as a child of mixed Jewish heritage in Nazi Germany, her expulsion from home, forced renunciation of German citizenship to save her mother, and her subsequent survival in Auschwitz-Birkenau, revealing the lasting psy...
Holocaust Memoir: Cordelia Edvardson's 'Gebrand kind zoekt het vuur'
Cordelia Edvardson's memoir, "Gebrand kind zoekt het vuur," details her experiences as a child of mixed Jewish heritage in Nazi Germany, her expulsion from home, forced renunciation of German citizenship to save her mother, and her subsequent survival in Auschwitz-Birkenau, revealing the lasting psy...
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36% Bias Score
Catatumbo Violence: Four Peace Signatories Killed Amidst Renewed Clashes
Renewed clashes between the ELN and dissident FARC groups in Colombia's Catatumbo region have left at least four former FARC peace signatories dead, shattering a local truce and raising concerns about the ongoing peace process.
Catatumbo Violence: Four Peace Signatories Killed Amidst Renewed Clashes
Renewed clashes between the ELN and dissident FARC groups in Colombia's Catatumbo region have left at least four former FARC peace signatories dead, shattering a local truce and raising concerns about the ongoing peace process.
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44% Bias Score
France Confirms Release of Two Hostages in Gaza Agreement
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on January 17th that French-Israeli hostages Ofer Kalderon and Ohad Yahalomi will be among the 33 hostages released in the first phase of a six-week ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, starting January 19th, in exchange for 1000 Palestinian prison...
France Confirms Release of Two Hostages in Gaza Agreement
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on January 17th that French-Israeli hostages Ofer Kalderon and Ohad Yahalomi will be among the 33 hostages released in the first phase of a six-week ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, starting January 19th, in exchange for 1000 Palestinian prison...
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24% Bias Score
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