January 2025
February 2025
Sydney Beach Closures: Fecal Matter Found in Debris Balls
Tests reveal fecal matter, E. coli, and saturated fatty acids in debris balls that closed nine northern Sydney beaches last week, prompting further investigation into Sydney's sewage system and calls for improved wastewater treatment.
Sydney Beach Closures: Fecal Matter Found in Debris Balls
Tests reveal fecal matter, E. coli, and saturated fatty acids in debris balls that closed nine northern Sydney beaches last week, prompting further investigation into Sydney's sewage system and calls for improved wastewater treatment.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey: 100 Million TL Embezzlement from Bankrupt Insurance Company Results in Arrests
Eleven individuals were arrested in a three-province operation in Turkey for allegedly embezzling 100 million TL from a bankrupt insurance company, with five suspects jailed and six released under judicial control.
Turkey: 100 Million TL Embezzlement from Bankrupt Insurance Company Results in Arrests
Eleven individuals were arrested in a three-province operation in Turkey for allegedly embezzling 100 million TL from a bankrupt insurance company, with five suspects jailed and six released under judicial control.
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48% Bias Score
\$450 Million Pledged for Perth's Most Dangerous Intersection Upgrade
The Labor and Liberal parties have each promised \$225 million towards a \$450 million upgrade of the Reid Highway and Erindale Road intersection in Balcatta, Perth's worst intersection for crashes, which has seen 263 incidents and costs the economy \$21.3 million annually.
\$450 Million Pledged for Perth's Most Dangerous Intersection Upgrade
The Labor and Liberal parties have each promised \$225 million towards a \$450 million upgrade of the Reid Highway and Erindale Road intersection in Balcatta, Perth's worst intersection for crashes, which has seen 263 incidents and costs the economy \$21.3 million annually.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Energy Emergency Declaration Risks Market Instability
President Trump declared a national energy emergency, aiming to increase oil and gas production despite the U.S. being the world's largest producer and current stable gas prices ($3.04/gallon). This risks harming smaller companies through supply gluts and price drops, while neglecting sustainable en...
Trump's Energy Emergency Declaration Risks Market Instability
President Trump declared a national energy emergency, aiming to increase oil and gas production despite the U.S. being the world's largest producer and current stable gas prices ($3.04/gallon). This risks harming smaller companies through supply gluts and price drops, while neglecting sustainable en...
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52% Bias Score
Texas Lawmakers to Introduce Ten Commandments School Display Bill
Texas lawmakers plan to introduce a bill this spring requiring Ten Commandments displays in public schools, mirroring a similar, court-blocked Louisiana law, sparking debate over religious freedom and the separation of church and state.
Texas Lawmakers to Introduce Ten Commandments School Display Bill
Texas lawmakers plan to introduce a bill this spring requiring Ten Commandments displays in public schools, mirroring a similar, court-blocked Louisiana law, sparking debate over religious freedom and the separation of church and state.
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40% Bias Score
NYC Subway Crime Surge Prompts $77 Million Security Increase
New York Governor Kathy Hochul deployed 1050 additional NYPD officers to NYC subway platforms and trains from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for six months at a cost of $77 million, in response to a recent rise in crime.
NYC Subway Crime Surge Prompts $77 Million Security Increase
New York Governor Kathy Hochul deployed 1050 additional NYPD officers to NYC subway platforms and trains from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for six months at a cost of $77 million, in response to a recent rise in crime.
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56% Bias Score
Cabinet Reshuffle Strengthens Petro's Inner Circle
Jorge Enrique Rojas Rodríguez, a close advisor to President Gustavo Petro, takes over as head of the Presidential Department (Dapre), while Laura Sarabia becomes the new Foreign Minister, replacing Luis Gilberto Murillo who is aiming for a presidential candidacy; the changes reflect the President's ...
Cabinet Reshuffle Strengthens Petro's Inner Circle
Jorge Enrique Rojas Rodríguez, a close advisor to President Gustavo Petro, takes over as head of the Presidential Department (Dapre), while Laura Sarabia becomes the new Foreign Minister, replacing Luis Gilberto Murillo who is aiming for a presidential candidacy; the changes reflect the President's ...
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44% Bias Score
Strickland Metals Discovers Significant Depth Extension at Serbian Gold-Copper Deposit
Strickland Metals' diamond drilling at its Shanac gold-copper deposit in Serbia revealed a 30.1m intercept grading 1.6g/t gold equivalent from 438.9m and an 11.7m section grading 4.3g/t gold equivalent from 570.4m, extending mineralization to at least 625m and confirming a width of 180m, prompting a...
Strickland Metals Discovers Significant Depth Extension at Serbian Gold-Copper Deposit
Strickland Metals' diamond drilling at its Shanac gold-copper deposit in Serbia revealed a 30.1m intercept grading 1.6g/t gold equivalent from 438.9m and an 11.7m section grading 4.3g/t gold equivalent from 570.4m, extending mineralization to at least 625m and confirming a width of 180m, prompting a...
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60% Bias Score
Burlesque Owner on Trial, Claims Sexsomnia in Rape Case
A Sydney burlesque business owner, Timothy Malcolm Rowland, is on trial for allegedly raping a woman in August 2022, claiming he was asleep and suffering from sexsomnia; the Crown argues he was awake and aware.
Burlesque Owner on Trial, Claims Sexsomnia in Rape Case
A Sydney burlesque business owner, Timothy Malcolm Rowland, is on trial for allegedly raping a woman in August 2022, claiming he was asleep and suffering from sexsomnia; the Crown argues he was awake and aware.
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36% Bias Score
Xiong'an Streamlines Business Licensing with Cross-Regional Online System
Xiong'an New Area successfully piloted a cross-regional online business licensing system, enabling Starbucks to obtain permits remotely, significantly reducing time and costs compared to previous in-person application processes; this initiative, part of broader efforts to optimize government service...
Xiong'an Streamlines Business Licensing with Cross-Regional Online System
Xiong'an New Area successfully piloted a cross-regional online business licensing system, enabling Starbucks to obtain permits remotely, significantly reducing time and costs compared to previous in-person application processes; this initiative, part of broader efforts to optimize government service...
Progress
40% Bias Score
DC Inauguration Day Protests: Socialist Groups Advocate for Marxist Ideologies
On President Trump's inauguration day, various socialist groups, including the Democratic Socialists of America and the Party for Socialism and Liberation, staged protests in Washington D.C., openly advocating for socialism, Marxism, and communism, and criticizing capitalism and imperialism. The pro...
DC Inauguration Day Protests: Socialist Groups Advocate for Marxist Ideologies
On President Trump's inauguration day, various socialist groups, including the Democratic Socialists of America and the Party for Socialism and Liberation, staged protests in Washington D.C., openly advocating for socialism, Marxism, and communism, and criticizing capitalism and imperialism. The pro...
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56% Bias Score
Glasgow Film Festival 2024: McAvoy, Lange Headline Diverse Lineup
The 21st Glasgow Film Festival, running February 26th-March 9th, will feature James McAvoy and Jessica Lange, showcasing 13 world premieres, 67 UK premieres, and 12 Scottish premieres, and closing with the world premiere of "Make it to Munich.
Glasgow Film Festival 2024: McAvoy, Lange Headline Diverse Lineup
The 21st Glasgow Film Festival, running February 26th-March 9th, will feature James McAvoy and Jessica Lange, showcasing 13 world premieres, 67 UK premieres, and 12 Scottish premieres, and closing with the world premiere of "Make it to Munich.
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24% Bias Score