February 2025
March 2025
Flash Floods and Mudslides Devastate Wildfire-Damaged Areas of Southern California
Heavy rainfall and strong winds triggered flash floods and mudslides across Southern California, causing significant damage and prompting evacuations in areas already devastated by recent wildfires; at least one firefighter was injured.
Flash Floods and Mudslides Devastate Wildfire-Damaged Areas of Southern California
Heavy rainfall and strong winds triggered flash floods and mudslides across Southern California, causing significant damage and prompting evacuations in areas already devastated by recent wildfires; at least one firefighter was injured.
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24% Bias Score
Freshly Dug Hole Leads to Murder Conviction, Legal Challenge
On Labor Day weekend 2003, a horse trainer noticed a freshly dug hole; a week later, Justine Vanderschoot was reported missing; the hole was later found to be her grave, leading to the arrest and conviction of her boyfriend and his roommate for murder; in 2018, changes in California murder law led t...
Freshly Dug Hole Leads to Murder Conviction, Legal Challenge
On Labor Day weekend 2003, a horse trainer noticed a freshly dug hole; a week later, Justine Vanderschoot was reported missing; the hole was later found to be her grave, leading to the arrest and conviction of her boyfriend and his roommate for murder; in 2018, changes in California murder law led t...
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44% Bias Score
Hariri Assassination Anniversary Underscores Shifting Lebanese Political Landscape
Thousands gathered in Beirut on February 14th to mark the 20th anniversary of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri's assassination, an event that coincided with the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, prompting hopes for a new era in...
Hariri Assassination Anniversary Underscores Shifting Lebanese Political Landscape
Thousands gathered in Beirut on February 14th to mark the 20th anniversary of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri's assassination, an event that coincided with the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, prompting hopes for a new era in...
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52% Bias Score
Texas Judge Fines Doctor $100,000 for Prescribing Abortion Pills; New York Defies Extradition Request
A Texas judge fined a New York doctor over $100,000 and barred her from prescribing abortion medication to Texas residents for providing abortion pills via telemedicine; New York's governor refused Louisiana's extradition request for the same doctor, who faces criminal charges there for a similar ca...
Texas Judge Fines Doctor $100,000 for Prescribing Abortion Pills; New York Defies Extradition Request
A Texas judge fined a New York doctor over $100,000 and barred her from prescribing abortion medication to Texas residents for providing abortion pills via telemedicine; New York's governor refused Louisiana's extradition request for the same doctor, who faces criminal charges there for a similar ca...
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48% Bias Score
France's Nuclear Legacy in Algeria Fuels Ongoing Tensions
France conducted 17 nuclear tests in the Algerian Sahara (1960-1966), causing widespread health problems and environmental damage; Algeria demands compensation and site cleanup, straining relations with France.
France's Nuclear Legacy in Algeria Fuels Ongoing Tensions
France conducted 17 nuclear tests in the Algerian Sahara (1960-1966), causing widespread health problems and environmental damage; Algeria demands compensation and site cleanup, straining relations with France.
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44% Bias Score
Gaza Faces Continuing Humanitarian Crisis Despite Ceasefire
The UNOPS head warns of a continuing humanitarian crisis in Gaza despite a ceasefire, noting 70% of infrastructure is destroyed and that the EU has committed over €450 million in aid since 2023.
Gaza Faces Continuing Humanitarian Crisis Despite Ceasefire
The UNOPS head warns of a continuing humanitarian crisis in Gaza despite a ceasefire, noting 70% of infrastructure is destroyed and that the EU has committed over €450 million in aid since 2023.
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40% Bias Score
Navy Aircraft Crash Highlights Military Aviation Safety Concerns
A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler crashed into San Diego Bay, injuring two service members; this follows at least six other deadly non-combat military aviation accidents in the last five years, resulting in the deaths of at least 34 service members due to various causes including mechanical failure, severe...
Navy Aircraft Crash Highlights Military Aviation Safety Concerns
A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler crashed into San Diego Bay, injuring two service members; this follows at least six other deadly non-combat military aviation accidents in the last five years, resulting in the deaths of at least 34 service members due to various causes including mechanical failure, severe...
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36% Bias Score
Trump Administration Begins Mass Firings of Federal Workers
The Trump administration began mass firings of probationary federal employees, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of jobs, as part of an effort to cut wasteful spending; the Department of Veterans Affairs dismissed over 1,000 employees, and other agencies are also conducting terminations.
Trump Administration Begins Mass Firings of Federal Workers
The Trump administration began mass firings of probationary federal employees, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of jobs, as part of an effort to cut wasteful spending; the Department of Veterans Affairs dismissed over 1,000 employees, and other agencies are also conducting terminations.
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40% Bias Score
Federal Funding Freeze Disrupts West Virginia Nonprofits
A White House freeze on federal funding in West Virginia created chaos for nonprofits providing vital services, impacting job creation and social programs, although the order was partially rescinded, leaving many organizations in limbo.
Federal Funding Freeze Disrupts West Virginia Nonprofits
A White House freeze on federal funding in West Virginia created chaos for nonprofits providing vital services, impacting job creation and social programs, although the order was partially rescinded, leaving many organizations in limbo.
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44% Bias Score
Three Wagner Mercenaries Arrested in Joint Ukraine-Moldova Operation
Ukrainian and Moldovan law enforcement arrested three Moldovan citizens who fought in Ukraine as part of the Wagner PMC from 2014-2023, participating in key battles; this is part of a larger operation targeting 85 Moldovans who fought for Russia.
Three Wagner Mercenaries Arrested in Joint Ukraine-Moldova Operation
Ukrainian and Moldovan law enforcement arrested three Moldovan citizens who fought in Ukraine as part of the Wagner PMC from 2014-2023, participating in key battles; this is part of a larger operation targeting 85 Moldovans who fought for Russia.
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40% Bias Score
Kennedy's Anti-vaccine Stance Raises Health Policy Concerns
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine activist, ran for president in 2024, endorsing Donald Trump and raising concerns about his potential impact on health policy due to his controversial stances on vaccines and other scientific issues, despite a history of success...
Kennedy's Anti-vaccine Stance Raises Health Policy Concerns
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine activist, ran for president in 2024, endorsing Donald Trump and raising concerns about his potential impact on health policy due to his controversial stances on vaccines and other scientific issues, despite a history of success...
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56% Bias Score
Indian Court Convicts Man for 2017 Rape and Murder of Irish Tourist in Goa
A Goan court convicted Vikat Bhagat for the 2017 rape and murder of Irish tourist Danielle McLaughlin, whose body was found on a beach with signs of brain injury and strangulation; the sentencing is set for Monday.
Indian Court Convicts Man for 2017 Rape and Murder of Irish Tourist in Goa
A Goan court convicted Vikat Bhagat for the 2017 rape and murder of Irish tourist Danielle McLaughlin, whose body was found on a beach with signs of brain injury and strangulation; the sentencing is set for Monday.
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40% Bias Score