March 2025
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UK Government Unveils Ambitious Housing Plan Amid Affordability Crisis
The UK government published a planning and infrastructure bill on Tuesday aiming to build 1.5 million homes in five years by streamlining development, but concerns exist regarding its impact on the environment and the concentration of power among developers.
UK Government Unveils Ambitious Housing Plan Amid Affordability Crisis
The UK government published a planning and infrastructure bill on Tuesday aiming to build 1.5 million homes in five years by streamlining development, but concerns exist regarding its impact on the environment and the concentration of power among developers.
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40% Bias Score
Latina Municipality to Join Case Against Family Accused of Forcing 12-Year-Old into Marriage
In Latina, Italy, the municipality will be a civil party in the trial against a family accused of forcing their 12-year-old daughter into marriage with a member of the Di Silvio clan, leading to multiple pregnancies and abortions; the case was discovered during a drug trafficking investigation.
Latina Municipality to Join Case Against Family Accused of Forcing 12-Year-Old into Marriage
In Latina, Italy, the municipality will be a civil party in the trial against a family accused of forcing their 12-year-old daughter into marriage with a member of the Di Silvio clan, leading to multiple pregnancies and abortions; the case was discovered during a drug trafficking investigation.
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24% Bias Score
Whole-Life Sentence for Triple Murderer Kyle Clifford
Kyle Clifford received a whole-life sentence for the murder and rape of his ex-partner, Louise Hunt, and the murders of her mother Carol and sister Hannah, following emotionally charged victim impact statements describing the devastating impact on the family and Clifford as "a monster".
Whole-Life Sentence for Triple Murderer Kyle Clifford
Kyle Clifford received a whole-life sentence for the murder and rape of his ex-partner, Louise Hunt, and the murders of her mother Carol and sister Hannah, following emotionally charged victim impact statements describing the devastating impact on the family and Clifford as "a monster".
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68% Bias Score
Pardon Attorney Fired After Refusal to Restore Mel Gibson's Gun Rights
Elizabeth Oyer, the US Department of Justice's pardon attorney, was fired after refusing to recommend restoring Mel Gibson's gun rights, revoked since his 2011 domestic violence conviction; senior officials pressured her due to Gibson's ties to President Trump.
Pardon Attorney Fired After Refusal to Restore Mel Gibson's Gun Rights
Elizabeth Oyer, the US Department of Justice's pardon attorney, was fired after refusing to recommend restoring Mel Gibson's gun rights, revoked since his 2011 domestic violence conviction; senior officials pressured her due to Gibson's ties to President Trump.
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56% Bias Score
Kohl's Sales Forecast Plummets Amidst Retail Slowdown
Kohl's department store announced a 5-7 percent sales decline projection for 2025 due to weakening consumer spending, causing a 26 percent stock drop and prompting store closures; this follows similar warnings from other major retailers amid recession fears.
Kohl's Sales Forecast Plummets Amidst Retail Slowdown
Kohl's department store announced a 5-7 percent sales decline projection for 2025 due to weakening consumer spending, causing a 26 percent stock drop and prompting store closures; this follows similar warnings from other major retailers amid recession fears.
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40% Bias Score
US-Ukraine Talks in Jeddah Aim to End War with Russia
US and Ukrainian delegations are holding talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to discuss ending the war with Russia; the talks are described as "OK" by a Ukrainian official, with key figures including Andriy Yermak and Marco Rubio participating.
US-Ukraine Talks in Jeddah Aim to End War with Russia
US and Ukrainian delegations are holding talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to discuss ending the war with Russia; the talks are described as "OK" by a Ukrainian official, with key figures including Andriy Yermak and Marco Rubio participating.
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40% Bias Score
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Increase Space Debris Risk
A study in Nature Sustainability shows that increased greenhouse gas emissions will cool the upper atmosphere, reducing drag on space debris and increasing collision risks, potentially reducing low Earth orbit capacity by 66% by 2100 under the worst-case scenario.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Increase Space Debris Risk
A study in Nature Sustainability shows that increased greenhouse gas emissions will cool the upper atmosphere, reducing drag on space debris and increasing collision risks, potentially reducing low Earth orbit capacity by 66% by 2100 under the worst-case scenario.
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12% Bias Score
EU Proposes New Directive for Deporting Irregular Immigrants
The European Commission proposed a new return directive enabling the deportation of irregular immigrants to third countries based on bilateral agreements, excluding families with minors; the directive includes sanctions and aims to address member states' requests for innovative migration management ...
EU Proposes New Directive for Deporting Irregular Immigrants
The European Commission proposed a new return directive enabling the deportation of irregular immigrants to third countries based on bilateral agreements, excluding families with minors; the directive includes sanctions and aims to address member states' requests for innovative migration management ...
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44% Bias Score
Proposed Bill Increases Penalties for Disguised Protesters
The Unmasking Hamas Act of 2025, proposed by Rep. McDowell, increases penalties for wearing disguises during violent protests to a maximum of 15 years in prison, impacting pro-Hamas demonstrations on college campuses following President Trump's actions against such protests.
Proposed Bill Increases Penalties for Disguised Protesters
The Unmasking Hamas Act of 2025, proposed by Rep. McDowell, increases penalties for wearing disguises during violent protests to a maximum of 15 years in prison, impacting pro-Hamas demonstrations on college campuses following President Trump's actions against such protests.
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68% Bias Score
Clarke Libel Case: Witness Intimidation Allegation
Noel Clarke is being sued for libel by the Guardian over articles detailing sexual misconduct allegations; his lawyers' letter to an accuser, Imogen, is accused of witness intimidation, while Clarke denies this and says the letter aimed to make her a witness for his defense.
Clarke Libel Case: Witness Intimidation Allegation
Noel Clarke is being sued for libel by the Guardian over articles detailing sexual misconduct allegations; his lawyers' letter to an accuser, Imogen, is accused of witness intimidation, while Clarke denies this and says the letter aimed to make her a witness for his defense.
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60% Bias Score
NHS IT Error Leads to 10 Cancer Deaths, Thousands Miss Screenings
An IT error in the NHS resulted in over 5,000 patients not receiving cancer screening invitations, leading to 10 confirmed deaths and up to 10 more cancer diagnoses; the NHS is contacting those affected and implementing new measures to prevent future occurrences.
NHS IT Error Leads to 10 Cancer Deaths, Thousands Miss Screenings
An IT error in the NHS resulted in over 5,000 patients not receiving cancer screening invitations, leading to 10 confirmed deaths and up to 10 more cancer diagnoses; the NHS is contacting those affected and implementing new measures to prevent future occurrences.
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40% Bias Score
Container Ship Collision Off England: Captain Arrested, Sailor Dead
A container ship, the Solong, collided with an oil tanker, the Stena Immaculate, off England's northeast coast on Monday, resulting in a fire, one death, and the arrest of the Solong's captain on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Container Ship Collision Off England: Captain Arrested, Sailor Dead
A container ship, the Solong, collided with an oil tanker, the Stena Immaculate, off England's northeast coast on Monday, resulting in a fire, one death, and the arrest of the Solong's captain on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
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36% Bias Score