March 2025
April 2025
T Corona Borealis Poised for Imminent Explosion
The binary star system T Corona Borealis (TCrB) is predicted to explode and become visible to the naked eye next week, brightening for the first time since 1946 after showing recent brightness dips since September 2023, providing a rare opportunity for astronomical observation.
T Corona Borealis Poised for Imminent Explosion
The binary star system T Corona Borealis (TCrB) is predicted to explode and become visible to the naked eye next week, brightening for the first time since 1946 after showing recent brightness dips since September 2023, providing a rare opportunity for astronomical observation.
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36% Bias Score
Robinson's Solitary Confinement Prompts Human Rights Challenge
Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist, is kept in solitary confinement at Woodhill prison due to credible death threats, prompting a legal challenge citing violations of his human rights and a decline in his mental health; a judge will deliver a verdict on Friday.
Robinson's Solitary Confinement Prompts Human Rights Challenge
Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist, is kept in solitary confinement at Woodhill prison due to credible death threats, prompting a legal challenge citing violations of his human rights and a decline in his mental health; a judge will deliver a verdict on Friday.
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40% Bias Score
Yorkshire Water to Pay £40m for Sewage Failures
Yorkshire Water will pay a £40 million penalty to Ofwat for sewage system failures causing excessive storm overflows, with £36.6 million for infrastructure upgrades and £3.4 million for river improvements, as it raises customer bills by 29%.
Yorkshire Water to Pay £40m for Sewage Failures
Yorkshire Water will pay a £40 million penalty to Ofwat for sewage system failures causing excessive storm overflows, with £36.6 million for infrastructure upgrades and £3.4 million for river improvements, as it raises customer bills by 29%.
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36% Bias Score
Amtrak CEO Resigns Amidst Privatization Calls and White House Pressure
Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner resigned this week, reportedly at President Trump's request, following criticism of Amtrak's operations and a proposal to privatize the company; Amtrak reported record ridership and revenue in 2024.
Amtrak CEO Resigns Amidst Privatization Calls and White House Pressure
Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner resigned this week, reportedly at President Trump's request, following criticism of Amtrak's operations and a proposal to privatize the company; Amtrak reported record ridership and revenue in 2024.
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44% Bias Score
A5 Upgrade Approval Defended Amidst Net-Zero Concerns
Government lawyers in Northern Ireland defended the £1.2bn A5 road upgrade's approval in High Court, arguing it won't jeopardize net-zero climate goals despite concerns raised by residents and an alliance of local farmers and landowners, who argue it breaches the Climate Change (Northern Ireland) Ac...
A5 Upgrade Approval Defended Amidst Net-Zero Concerns
Government lawyers in Northern Ireland defended the £1.2bn A5 road upgrade's approval in High Court, arguing it won't jeopardize net-zero climate goals despite concerns raised by residents and an alliance of local farmers and landowners, who argue it breaches the Climate Change (Northern Ireland) Ac...
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36% Bias Score
Seals' Super Sense: Cognitive Oxygen Perception Enables Extended Dives
Dr. Chris McKnight from Northern Ireland discovered that seals possess a unique cognitive ability to perceive blood oxygen levels, enabling them to precisely control their dives and avoid drowning, a key adaptation in their evolution as marine mammals.
Seals' Super Sense: Cognitive Oxygen Perception Enables Extended Dives
Dr. Chris McKnight from Northern Ireland discovered that seals possess a unique cognitive ability to perceive blood oxygen levels, enabling them to precisely control their dives and avoid drowning, a key adaptation in their evolution as marine mammals.
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0% Bias Score
French Space Researcher Expelled from US for Criticizing Trump Research Policy
On March 9th, 2024, a French space researcher with the National Centre for Scientific Research was denied entry into the US and expelled after expressing critical views on the Trump administration's research policies in private communications; the FBI opened an investigation but dropped charges; Fra...
French Space Researcher Expelled from US for Criticizing Trump Research Policy
On March 9th, 2024, a French space researcher with the National Centre for Scientific Research was denied entry into the US and expelled after expressing critical views on the Trump administration's research policies in private communications; the FBI opened an investigation but dropped charges; Fra...
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40% Bias Score
UK Announces £5 Billion Welfare Reform Package Amidst Political Backlash
The UK government announced a £5 billion welfare reform package including stricter disability benefit eligibility, delayed health top-ups for young claimants, and job support for disabled individuals, aiming to reduce benefit dependency and improve employment prospects while facing criticism for the...
UK Announces £5 Billion Welfare Reform Package Amidst Political Backlash
The UK government announced a £5 billion welfare reform package including stricter disability benefit eligibility, delayed health top-ups for young claimants, and job support for disabled individuals, aiming to reduce benefit dependency and improve employment prospects while facing criticism for the...
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60% Bias Score
Philadelphia EMS Faces Lawsuits After Two Deaths Following Unforced Entry
A Philadelphia man died after EMS personnel responded to his medical distress call but left without attempting to enter his home, prompting a lawsuit alleging negligence and wrongful death, and highlighting concerns about EMS protocols.
Philadelphia EMS Faces Lawsuits After Two Deaths Following Unforced Entry
A Philadelphia man died after EMS personnel responded to his medical distress call but left without attempting to enter his home, prompting a lawsuit alleging negligence and wrongful death, and highlighting concerns about EMS protocols.
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48% Bias Score
\"Iranian Economic Crisis Drastically Reduces Nowruz Travel\"\
Soaring inflation and currency devaluation in Iran have significantly reduced Nowruz travel, with many opting for budget destinations or foregoing travel altogether, resulting in a projected 50-60% decrease in trips compared to previous years.
\"Iranian Economic Crisis Drastically Reduces Nowruz Travel\"\
Soaring inflation and currency devaluation in Iran have significantly reduced Nowruz travel, with many opting for budget destinations or foregoing travel altogether, resulting in a projected 50-60% decrease in trips compared to previous years.
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40% Bias Score
Supernovas May Have Triggered Two Mass Extinctions on Earth
A new study suggests that two of Earth's biggest mass extinction events might have been caused by nearby supernovas, based on calculations of supernova rates from the past billion years and their potential impact on Earth's ozone layer.
Supernovas May Have Triggered Two Mass Extinctions on Earth
A new study suggests that two of Earth's biggest mass extinction events might have been caused by nearby supernovas, based on calculations of supernova rates from the past billion years and their potential impact on Earth's ozone layer.
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40% Bias Score
Eminem's Ex-Engineer Charged with Stealing and Selling Unreleased Music
Joseph Strange, a former Eminem studio engineer, was charged with stealing and selling over 25 unreleased Eminem songs online, including via Reddit and YouTube, after accessing password-protected hard drives; he faces up to 15 years in prison.
Eminem's Ex-Engineer Charged with Stealing and Selling Unreleased Music
Joseph Strange, a former Eminem studio engineer, was charged with stealing and selling over 25 unreleased Eminem songs online, including via Reddit and YouTube, after accessing password-protected hard drives; he faces up to 15 years in prison.
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48% Bias Score