February 2025
March 2025
Texas Bans Online Lottery Couriers Following Jackpot Investigation
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered an investigation into two large Lotto Texas jackpots won using online lottery couriers, leading to a state-wide ban on these services due to concerns about bulk ticket purchasing and fairness.
Texas Bans Online Lottery Couriers Following Jackpot Investigation
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered an investigation into two large Lotto Texas jackpots won using online lottery couriers, leading to a state-wide ban on these services due to concerns about bulk ticket purchasing and fairness.
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44% Bias Score
Syria's Interim Leader to Visit Jordan, Boosting Bilateral Ties
Ahmed Al-Sherif, Syria's interim leader, will visit Jordan on Wednesday to meet King Abdullah II, aiming to strengthen relations and address issues like Syrian refugees and economic cooperation amid regional changes and upcoming Arab summits.
Syria's Interim Leader to Visit Jordan, Boosting Bilateral Ties
Ahmed Al-Sherif, Syria's interim leader, will visit Jordan on Wednesday to meet King Abdullah II, aiming to strengthen relations and address issues like Syrian refugees and economic cooperation amid regional changes and upcoming Arab summits.
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44% Bias Score
O'Brien's "August Is a Cruel Month": Female Desire and Disillusionment
Edna O'Brien's "August Is a Cruel Month" (1965) follows Ellen, a young Irish woman in London, who seeks sexual liberation on the French Riviera after a separation, only to encounter exploitation and disillusionment, highlighting the complex realities of female freedom in a repressed society.
O'Brien's "August Is a Cruel Month": Female Desire and Disillusionment
Edna O'Brien's "August Is a Cruel Month" (1965) follows Ellen, a young Irish woman in London, who seeks sexual liberation on the French Riviera after a separation, only to encounter exploitation and disillusionment, highlighting the complex realities of female freedom in a repressed society.
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16% Bias Score
Foreign Investment in Australian Housing Falls, but April Ban Expected to Spur Short-Term Surge
Foreign investment in Australian residential property dropped 6.3 percent in the September quarter to 1123 approvals, with high stamp duty deterring investors; however, an increase is anticipated before a ban on established home purchases takes effect on April 1, 2025.
Foreign Investment in Australian Housing Falls, but April Ban Expected to Spur Short-Term Surge
Foreign investment in Australian residential property dropped 6.3 percent in the September quarter to 1123 approvals, with high stamp duty deterring investors; however, an increase is anticipated before a ban on established home purchases takes effect on April 1, 2025.
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36% Bias Score
Antony Green Retires After 36 Years as ABC's Chief Elections Analyst
ABC chief elections analyst Antony Green is retiring after 36 years and 13 federal elections, with the upcoming federal election (expected April 12 or May 17) being his last on-air role; he will remain as an election consultant.
Antony Green Retires After 36 Years as ABC's Chief Elections Analyst
ABC chief elections analyst Antony Green is retiring after 36 years and 13 federal elections, with the upcoming federal election (expected April 12 or May 17) being his last on-air role; he will remain as an election consultant.
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20% Bias Score
Influencer Arrested for Manslaughter After Fatal DUI
Los Angeles influencer Summer Wheaton was arrested Monday on suspicion of manslaughter and drunk driving after a fatal car accident on July 4, 2023, that killed Martin Okeke; she was released on $230,000 bail, and the victim's family is suing her and Nobu Malibu, where the event took place.
Influencer Arrested for Manslaughter After Fatal DUI
Los Angeles influencer Summer Wheaton was arrested Monday on suspicion of manslaughter and drunk driving after a fatal car accident on July 4, 2023, that killed Martin Okeke; she was released on $230,000 bail, and the victim's family is suing her and Nobu Malibu, where the event took place.
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36% Bias Score
Sydney Coffee Shop Crowned World's Best
Sydney's Toby's Estate Coffee Roasters was named the world's best coffee shop by "World's 100 Best Coffee Shops," beating out Melbourne and other international competitors based on coffee quality, sustainability, customer service, and public and expert opinions; the win has boosted sales, and a free...
Sydney Coffee Shop Crowned World's Best
Sydney's Toby's Estate Coffee Roasters was named the world's best coffee shop by "World's 100 Best Coffee Shops," beating out Melbourne and other international competitors based on coffee quality, sustainability, customer service, and public and expert opinions; the win has boosted sales, and a free...
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52% Bias Score
Mount Etna Eruption Boosts Tourism, Underscores Safety Concerns
Mount Etna's ongoing eruption, starting February 11th, draws thousands of tourists to Sicily; guided tours are mandatory at higher altitudes for safety, highlighting the blend of natural spectacle and potential risk.
Mount Etna Eruption Boosts Tourism, Underscores Safety Concerns
Mount Etna's ongoing eruption, starting February 11th, draws thousands of tourists to Sicily; guided tours are mandatory at higher altitudes for safety, highlighting the blend of natural spectacle and potential risk.
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48% Bias Score
Manchester United Announces Further Job Cuts Amidst Financial Restructuring
Manchester United, facing five years of losses, announced plans to cut approximately 150-200 more jobs following a previous round of 250 redundancies, part of a restructuring aiming to return to profitability and improve facilities despite a challenging season.
Manchester United Announces Further Job Cuts Amidst Financial Restructuring
Manchester United, facing five years of losses, announced plans to cut approximately 150-200 more jobs following a previous round of 250 redundancies, part of a restructuring aiming to return to profitability and improve facilities despite a challenging season.
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52% Bias Score
Tech Stocks Slump as 'Buy the Dip' Strategy Fails
Tuesday's tech stock slump saw significant losses for major companies like Tesla (-8.39%) and Intel (-5.27%), following four consecutive days of selling in the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund, and a lack of support from "buy the dip" investors.
Tech Stocks Slump as 'Buy the Dip' Strategy Fails
Tuesday's tech stock slump saw significant losses for major companies like Tesla (-8.39%) and Intel (-5.27%), following four consecutive days of selling in the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund, and a lack of support from "buy the dip" investors.
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56% Bias Score
Indie Rock's Rising Star: MJ Lenderman's "Manning Fireworks" and Extensive Tour
MJ Lenderman, a 26-year-old indie rock artist from Asheville, North Carolina, released his critically acclaimed album "Manning Fireworks" in 2023, is on a massive tour until September 2024, and collaborated with Waxahatchee on her album "Tigers Blood.
Indie Rock's Rising Star: MJ Lenderman's "Manning Fireworks" and Extensive Tour
MJ Lenderman, a 26-year-old indie rock artist from Asheville, North Carolina, released his critically acclaimed album "Manning Fireworks" in 2023, is on a massive tour until September 2024, and collaborated with Waxahatchee on her album "Tigers Blood.
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24% Bias Score
Donalds Announces 2026 Florida Gubernatorial Bid, Challenging DeSantis's Implicit Preference
Rep. Byron Donalds, a Florida Republican, announced his 2026 gubernatorial candidacy, endorsed by Donald Trump, while Governor Ron DeSantis expressed a preference for Florida congressmen to focus on enacting Trump's agenda, creating an intra-party contest.
Donalds Announces 2026 Florida Gubernatorial Bid, Challenging DeSantis's Implicit Preference
Rep. Byron Donalds, a Florida Republican, announced his 2026 gubernatorial candidacy, endorsed by Donald Trump, while Governor Ron DeSantis expressed a preference for Florida congressmen to focus on enacting Trump's agenda, creating an intra-party contest.
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48% Bias Score