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US Sheriff's Deputy Shot Dead in Turks and Caicos Birthday Shooting

Cook County Sheriff's Deputy Shamone Duncan, 50, and local resident Dario Stubbs were fatally shot on January 18th, 2025, in Turks and Caicos during a birthday celebration; a third victim was injured, and no arrests have been made.

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28% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
cbsnews.com
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Home Equity Loans: A Strategic Move to Tackle High-Interest Credit Card Debt in 2025

In 2025, using home equity loans or HELOCs to pay off high-interest credit card debt offers significant financial advantages due to lower (around 8% versus 23%) and fixed interest rates, but carries the risk of home loss if payments are missed.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
bbc.com
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Welsh Patient Referrals to England Hampered by Bureaucracy

Doctors in Wales report excessive bureaucracy in referring patients to England for specialist care, causing delays and forcing some to pay privately; the British Medical Association (BMA) highlights inconsistencies in data collection and IT systems, impacting nearly 27,000 Welsh patients on English ...

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36% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
bbc.com
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Netflix Raises Prices After Record Subscriber Growth

Netflix raised prices in several countries after exceeding subscriber growth expectations by nearly 19 million in Q4 2024, reaching over 300 million subscribers, driven by content such as "Squid Game" season 2 and live sports; the company will now report paid memberships at key milestones.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
lexpress.fr
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Lille's Unbeaten Streak Ends in 2-1 Loss to Liverpool

Lille lost 2-1 to Liverpool in the Champions League, ending their 21-match unbeaten run but securing a place in the knockout stages; Jonathan David scored against Liverpool at Anfield, a feat unmatched this season, but Harvey Elliott's deflected shot proved decisive.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
dailymail.co.uk
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BrewDog Founder Launches £2 Million Reality Show Amid UK Business Climate Concerns

James Watt, BrewDog founder, blames the UK's challenging business environment on the autumn Budget, launching a reality show, "House of Unicorns," with a £2 million prize to support entrepreneurs and counter this trend.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
cbsnews.com
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Federal Reserve Rate Cuts Dip CD Interest Rates

The Federal Reserve's three 2024 rate cuts lowered CD interest rates from approximately 5% to the 4-4.5% range, impacting short-term CDs most significantly, as banks adjusted deposit account rates and savers shifted to long-term options or high-yield accounts.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
cbsnews.com
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Home Equity Loans in 2025: A Balanced Risk-Reward Assessment

In 2025's rising inflation environment, homeowners with an average $320,000 home equity consider home equity loans (8.40% interest) or HELOCs, but must weigh this against high personal loan (13%) and credit card (23%) rates, and carefully assess their repayment ability to avoid foreclosure.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
bbc.com
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HMRC Cuts Off 43,690 Customers, Faces Criticism Over Poor Phone Service and Rising Uncollectable Debt

HMRC's phone system cut off 43,690 customers after 70-minute waits in 2023-24 due to high call volume, prompting criticism from MPs over poor service and a £5 billion increase in uncollectable debt; HMRC denies claims of deliberately poor service.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
bbc.com
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UK to revoke driving licenses from benefit fraudsters

The UK government proposes to strip convicted benefit cheats of their driving licenses for debts over £1,000 and gain greater access to bank account data to combat fraud, potentially saving £1.6bn over five years, but raising privacy concerns.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
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UK to Crack Down on Welfare Fraud with Driving Ban and Bank Access

The UK government will introduce a bill to combat welfare fraud, allowing the DWP to recover £1.5 billion over five years by suspending driving licenses for those with over £1,000 in unpaid debts and accessing bank statements for debt recovery; the bill also expands Public Sector Fraud Authority pow...

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72% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
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LNP Proposes $20,000 Tax Deduction for Business Food and Entertainment

Peter Dutton's LNP announced a $20,000 annual tax deduction for small businesses to spend on food and entertainment at clubs, pubs, and restaurants, a proposal that has been widely criticized by economists and commentators as wasteful and potentially costing billions of dollars.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality