February 2025
March 2025
Early Parole Release of Drunk Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run Angers Victim's Family
Clara Ann DeLong, the drunk driver responsible for the September 12, 2023, hit-and-run death of Kenneth Glass in Wheatland, California, was released on parole on February 19, 2025, after serving only a third of her four-year sentence, causing outrage among Glass's family and advocates.
Early Parole Release of Drunk Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run Angers Victim's Family
Clara Ann DeLong, the drunk driver responsible for the September 12, 2023, hit-and-run death of Kenneth Glass in Wheatland, California, was released on parole on February 19, 2025, after serving only a third of her four-year sentence, causing outrage among Glass's family and advocates.
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52% Bias Score
White Island Volcano Owners Acquitted in Fatal Eruption Case
A New Zealand judge overturned the criminal conviction of Whakaari Management, the owners of White Island volcano, for failing to keep visitors safe during a 2019 eruption that killed 22, absolving them from paying millions in restitution to victims' families, raising concerns about future safety re...
White Island Volcano Owners Acquitted in Fatal Eruption Case
A New Zealand judge overturned the criminal conviction of Whakaari Management, the owners of White Island volcano, for failing to keep visitors safe during a 2019 eruption that killed 22, absolving them from paying millions in restitution to victims' families, raising concerns about future safety re...
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36% Bias Score
Georgia Deputy Won't Face Charges in Fatal Shooting of Exonerated Man
In Georgia, a sheriff's deputy, Staff Sgt. Buck Aldridge, fatally shot Leonard Cure, 53, during a traffic stop; despite a history of excessive force complaints against Aldridge, the district attorney ruled the shooting justified, prompting a $16 million lawsuit from Cure's family.
Georgia Deputy Won't Face Charges in Fatal Shooting of Exonerated Man
In Georgia, a sheriff's deputy, Staff Sgt. Buck Aldridge, fatally shot Leonard Cure, 53, during a traffic stop; despite a history of excessive force complaints against Aldridge, the district attorney ruled the shooting justified, prompting a $16 million lawsuit from Cure's family.
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48% Bias Score
US Inflation Cools, but Consumer Spending Plunges Amid Policy Uncertainty
The January 2025 PCE price index rose 2.5% year-over-year, slowing from December; however, consumer spending fell 0.2% for the month and 0.5% adjusted for inflation, the largest drop since February 2021, amid growing pessimism about future inflation tied to potential policy changes under the Trump a...
US Inflation Cools, but Consumer Spending Plunges Amid Policy Uncertainty
The January 2025 PCE price index rose 2.5% year-over-year, slowing from December; however, consumer spending fell 0.2% for the month and 0.5% adjusted for inflation, the largest drop since February 2021, amid growing pessimism about future inflation tied to potential policy changes under the Trump a...
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48% Bias Score
Meta Apologizes for Instagram Error Showing Violent Reels Videos
Meta apologized for an Instagram technical error that exposed users to violent videos in their Reels feed; the company stated it was unrelated to recent content moderation changes, which have reduced automated content removal and fact-checking, amid competition with TikTok.
Meta Apologizes for Instagram Error Showing Violent Reels Videos
Meta apologized for an Instagram technical error that exposed users to violent videos in their Reels feed; the company stated it was unrelated to recent content moderation changes, which have reduced automated content removal and fact-checking, amid competition with TikTok.
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40% Bias Score
Nippon Steel Revives US Steel Bid Amidst Political and Labor Opposition
Nippon Steel plans to resume its $14 billion bid to buy US Steel, despite President Trump's opposition and labor union concerns, highlighting ongoing political and economic challenges for the iconic American steelmaker.
Nippon Steel Revives US Steel Bid Amidst Political and Labor Opposition
Nippon Steel plans to resume its $14 billion bid to buy US Steel, despite President Trump's opposition and labor union concerns, highlighting ongoing political and economic challenges for the iconic American steelmaker.
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48% Bias Score
CAC Score: A Crucial Tool for Early Heart Disease Detection
A coronary artery calcium (CAC) score, obtained via a low-dose CT scan, measures calcium buildup in heart arteries to assess heart disease risk; scores above 400 indicate high risk, while a score of zero suggests very low risk, guiding preventative measures.
CAC Score: A Crucial Tool for Early Heart Disease Detection
A coronary artery calcium (CAC) score, obtained via a low-dose CT scan, measures calcium buildup in heart arteries to assess heart disease risk; scores above 400 indicate high risk, while a score of zero suggests very low risk, guiding preventative measures.
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40% Bias Score
Federal Job Cuts Emerge as Key Issue in Virginia Gubernatorial Race
Ahead of Virginia's gubernatorial election, Democrats are leveraging the Trump administration's federal job cuts— impacting roughly 145,000 workers— as a campaign issue, while Gov. Youngkin promotes a new jobs website (virginiahasjobs.com) in response.
Federal Job Cuts Emerge as Key Issue in Virginia Gubernatorial Race
Ahead of Virginia's gubernatorial election, Democrats are leveraging the Trump administration's federal job cuts— impacting roughly 145,000 workers— as a campaign issue, while Gov. Youngkin promotes a new jobs website (virginiahasjobs.com) in response.
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40% Bias Score
Republicans Seek Budget Change to Avoid Paying for Tax Cut Extension
Senate Republicans are considering changing the budget scoring method to avoid paying for extending the 2017 tax cuts, which cost \$4.6 trillion over 10 years, potentially setting a precedent for future budget decisions and raising concerns about increased national debt.
Republicans Seek Budget Change to Avoid Paying for Tax Cut Extension
Senate Republicans are considering changing the budget scoring method to avoid paying for extending the 2017 tax cuts, which cost \$4.6 trillion over 10 years, potentially setting a precedent for future budget decisions and raising concerns about increased national debt.
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48% Bias Score
Greece Protests Erupt Over Train Crash Anniversary: Anger Mounts Over Inaction
Widespread protests and a general strike gripped Greece on the second anniversary of a deadly train crash that killed 57, fueled by anger over the government's perceived inaction and cover-up attempts, revealing deep-seated public mistrust.
Greece Protests Erupt Over Train Crash Anniversary: Anger Mounts Over Inaction
Widespread protests and a general strike gripped Greece on the second anniversary of a deadly train crash that killed 57, fueled by anger over the government's perceived inaction and cover-up attempts, revealing deep-seated public mistrust.
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52% Bias Score
Plymouth Argyle's Stunning FA Cup Upset Over Liverpool
Plymouth Argyle, a Championship struggler, defeated Premier League leaders Liverpool 2-1 in the FA Cup fourth round, generating between £600,000 and £1m in revenue, thanks to key players such as Nikola Katic and Callum Wright.
Plymouth Argyle's Stunning FA Cup Upset Over Liverpool
Plymouth Argyle, a Championship struggler, defeated Premier League leaders Liverpool 2-1 in the FA Cup fourth round, generating between £600,000 and £1m in revenue, thanks to key players such as Nikola Katic and Callum Wright.
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32% Bias Score
CGT Calls for Nationwide Protests to Repeal French Pension Reform
France's second-largest union, CGT, is organizing protests on March 8th and 20th to repeal the 2023 pension reform, accusing the government of divisive tactics and demanding equal pay as a solution; the government suggested a referendum in case of negotiations deadlock.
CGT Calls for Nationwide Protests to Repeal French Pension Reform
France's second-largest union, CGT, is organizing protests on March 8th and 20th to repeal the 2023 pension reform, accusing the government of divisive tactics and demanding equal pay as a solution; the government suggested a referendum in case of negotiations deadlock.
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40% Bias Score