February 2025
March 2025
Leaving Neverland 2" Premieres Next Month
Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson," a sequel documentary detailing the fallout from the original film's allegations of child sexual abuse against Michael Jackson, will air on Channel 4 on March 18th, covering the accusers' legal battles and public backlash.
Leaving Neverland 2" Premieres Next Month
Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson," a sequel documentary detailing the fallout from the original film's allegations of child sexual abuse against Michael Jackson, will air on Channel 4 on March 18th, covering the accusers' legal battles and public backlash.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Retailers Implement Rapidly Expanding Collective Shoplifting Ban System
The Netherlands sees an explosive growth in collective shoplifting bans, with 27 shopping areas currently using the system and 24 more awaiting approval, enabling retailers to collectively ban repeat offenders, reducing police involvement but raising privacy concerns.
Dutch Retailers Implement Rapidly Expanding Collective Shoplifting Ban System
The Netherlands sees an explosive growth in collective shoplifting bans, with 27 shopping areas currently using the system and 24 more awaiting approval, enabling retailers to collectively ban repeat offenders, reducing police involvement but raising privacy concerns.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Active Role in Hostage Negotiations Highlighted at CPAC
At CPAC, Vice President JD Vance asserted President Trump's commitment to freeing American hostages, contrasting his direct engagement with the Biden administration's approach; the event included Ilay David, brother of a hostage, and prominent figures like Richard Grenell and Steve Bannon.
Trump's Active Role in Hostage Negotiations Highlighted at CPAC
At CPAC, Vice President JD Vance asserted President Trump's commitment to freeing American hostages, contrasting his direct engagement with the Biden administration's approach; the event included Ilay David, brother of a hostage, and prominent figures like Richard Grenell and Steve Bannon.
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52% Bias Score
Victoria to Adopt Contactless Payment for Public Transport in 2026
Victorians will be able to use contactless bank card and smartphone payments for public transport from early 2026, starting with the rail network and expanding to buses and trams later, following a successful trial in Wangaratta.
Victoria to Adopt Contactless Payment for Public Transport in 2026
Victorians will be able to use contactless bank card and smartphone payments for public transport from early 2026, starting with the rail network and expanding to buses and trams later, following a successful trial in Wangaratta.
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32% Bias Score
78-Year-Old Releases Debut Album, 50 Years in the Making
Rusty Williams, a 78-year-old man, released his debut album "Grand Man" on February 14, 2024, fifty years after recording it with his friend Frank Morris; his granddaughter, Hayley Williams of the band Paramore, and her bandmate helped to release the album.
78-Year-Old Releases Debut Album, 50 Years in the Making
Rusty Williams, a 78-year-old man, released his debut album "Grand Man" on February 14, 2024, fifty years after recording it with his friend Frank Morris; his granddaughter, Hayley Williams of the band Paramore, and her bandmate helped to release the album.
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36% Bias Score
Curfew Imposed in Cúcuta Following Explosive Attacks
Following explosive attacks on police and toll facilities in Cúcuta, Colombia, on Wednesday night, authorities imposed a curfew from 7 PM Thursday to 6 AM Friday, and suspended classes for Friday; one police officer was injured, but there were no reported deaths.
Curfew Imposed in Cúcuta Following Explosive Attacks
Following explosive attacks on police and toll facilities in Cúcuta, Colombia, on Wednesday night, authorities imposed a curfew from 7 PM Thursday to 6 AM Friday, and suspended classes for Friday; one police officer was injured, but there were no reported deaths.
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24% Bias Score
Amazon Takes Creative Control of James Bond Franchise
Amazon Studios acquired creative control of the James Bond franchise from the Broccoli family, ending a reported conflict following Daniel Craig's departure and potentially enabling new films and spin-off TV series.
Amazon Takes Creative Control of James Bond Franchise
Amazon Studios acquired creative control of the James Bond franchise from the Broccoli family, ending a reported conflict following Daniel Craig's departure and potentially enabling new films and spin-off TV series.
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44% Bias Score
Israeli Supermarket Executives Indicted on Price-Fixing Charges
The Israel Competition Authority indicted four supermarket executives—Eyal Ravid (Victory), Eitan Yochananof (Yochananof and Sons), Elad Harazi (Yochananof and Sons), and Ephraim Tshuva (Super Bareket)—on charges of price-fixing and violating the Food Law following an investigation into the food ind...
Israeli Supermarket Executives Indicted on Price-Fixing Charges
The Israel Competition Authority indicted four supermarket executives—Eyal Ravid (Victory), Eitan Yochananof (Yochananof and Sons), Elad Harazi (Yochananof and Sons), and Ephraim Tshuva (Super Bareket)—on charges of price-fixing and violating the Food Law following an investigation into the food ind...
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48% Bias Score
Florida Sues Target Over LGBTQ Pride Merchandise, Following Similar Actions Against Other Companies
Florida filed a lawsuit against Target on Thursday, alleging the company defrauded investors by not disclosing financial risks associated with its LGBTQ Pride merchandise line that sparked boycotts; this follows similar actions against Starbucks and Costco by Republican-led states.
Florida Sues Target Over LGBTQ Pride Merchandise, Following Similar Actions Against Other Companies
Florida filed a lawsuit against Target on Thursday, alleging the company defrauded investors by not disclosing financial risks associated with its LGBTQ Pride merchandise line that sparked boycotts; this follows similar actions against Starbucks and Costco by Republican-led states.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Administration's Claimed Savings Shrink to $2 Billion Upon Review
The Trump administration's online tracker boasts $55 billion in savings from government efficiency, but NPR's analysis reveals only about $2 billion in verified savings, primarily from agency cuts, exposing discrepancies and raising concerns about transparency.
Trump Administration's Claimed Savings Shrink to $2 Billion Upon Review
The Trump administration's online tracker boasts $55 billion in savings from government efficiency, but NPR's analysis reveals only about $2 billion in verified savings, primarily from agency cuts, exposing discrepancies and raising concerns about transparency.
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52% Bias Score
Milei and Musk Advocate for Deregulation
Argentine President Javier Milei and Elon Musk met in Washington D.C. on Thursday to discuss economic deregulation, agreeing that excessive state regulation harms growth and that social justice programs can be used to maintain the poor's dependence on those in power; Milei gifted Musk a chainsaw, sy...
Milei and Musk Advocate for Deregulation
Argentine President Javier Milei and Elon Musk met in Washington D.C. on Thursday to discuss economic deregulation, agreeing that excessive state regulation harms growth and that social justice programs can be used to maintain the poor's dependence on those in power; Milei gifted Musk a chainsaw, sy...
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56% Bias Score
Slap Fighting Debuts in Scotland Amid Brain Injury Concerns
A new slap-fighting league, BritSlap/SlapFight UK, is holding its first Scottish event in Glasgow on Saturday, despite concerns from clinicians about potential brain injuries; the sport involves unprotected head blows, and a study found high concussion rates among participants.
Slap Fighting Debuts in Scotland Amid Brain Injury Concerns
A new slap-fighting league, BritSlap/SlapFight UK, is holding its first Scottish event in Glasgow on Saturday, despite concerns from clinicians about potential brain injuries; the sport involves unprotected head blows, and a study found high concussion rates among participants.
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28% Bias Score