April 2025
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West Yorkshire Man Jailed for 17 Years for Multiple Rapes
James McCall, 49, from West Yorkshire, was jailed for 17 years for four rapes and other violent offenses against two women between 2007 and 2019 in Scotland; the judge highlighted his lack of remorse and the severe psychological harm inflicted on his victims.
West Yorkshire Man Jailed for 17 Years for Multiple Rapes
James McCall, 49, from West Yorkshire, was jailed for 17 years for four rapes and other violent offenses against two women between 2007 and 2019 in Scotland; the judge highlighted his lack of remorse and the severe psychological harm inflicted on his victims.
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28% Bias Score
HELOC Interest Rates Rise Slightly, Remain Historically Low
Average HELOC interest rates increased by 12 basis points to 8.02% last week, reversing a downward trend that saw rates reach 18-month lows earlier in 2025; however, rates remain significantly lower than in 2024, offering homeowners relatively cheap borrowing options compared to other choices.
HELOC Interest Rates Rise Slightly, Remain Historically Low
Average HELOC interest rates increased by 12 basis points to 8.02% last week, reversing a downward trend that saw rates reach 18-month lows earlier in 2025; however, rates remain significantly lower than in 2024, offering homeowners relatively cheap borrowing options compared to other choices.
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40% Bias Score
Sea Turtle Populations Show Signs of Recovery, but Challenges Remain
A global survey of 48 sea turtle populations shows recovery in over half, with threats declining due to conservation efforts like harvest bans and bycatch reduction; however, leatherback turtles and Pacific populations remain vulnerable.
Sea Turtle Populations Show Signs of Recovery, but Challenges Remain
A global survey of 48 sea turtle populations shows recovery in over half, with threats declining due to conservation efforts like harvest bans and bycatch reduction; however, leatherback turtles and Pacific populations remain vulnerable.
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36% Bias Score
Senator Blocked From Visiting Wrongfully Deported U.S. Resident in El Salvador
Senator Chris Van Hollen was blocked from entering an El Salvadoran prison where Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a U.S. resident wrongly deported due to an administrative error, is being held, despite court orders for his return, while the DOJ is appealing and the White House criticized the visit.
Senator Blocked From Visiting Wrongfully Deported U.S. Resident in El Salvador
Senator Chris Van Hollen was blocked from entering an El Salvadoran prison where Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a U.S. resident wrongly deported due to an administrative error, is being held, despite court orders for his return, while the DOJ is appealing and the White House criticized the visit.
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56% Bias Score
Junts' Strategic Pragmatism Secures PSOE's Power
Jordi Turull of Junts per Catalunya reiterated his party's demands for concessions from the Spanish government, while simultaneously accepting lucrative positions for party members in public companies, highlighting a pragmatic approach to political negotiations that secures PSOE's continued power.
Junts' Strategic Pragmatism Secures PSOE's Power
Jordi Turull of Junts per Catalunya reiterated his party's demands for concessions from the Spanish government, while simultaneously accepting lucrative positions for party members in public companies, highlighting a pragmatic approach to political negotiations that secures PSOE's continued power.
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60% Bias Score
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks April 21-22
The Lyrid meteor shower, caused by debris from Comet Thatcher, will peak on April 21-22, visible in dark skies without special equipment; this coincides with the Eta Aquariids shower.
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks April 21-22
The Lyrid meteor shower, caused by debris from Comet Thatcher, will peak on April 21-22, visible in dark skies without special equipment; this coincides with the Eta Aquariids shower.
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0% Bias Score
Island-wide Blackout Leaves Half of Puerto Rico Without Power
A massive power outage in Puerto Rico on Wednesday left 1.4 million without electricity and over 400,000 without water, affecting hospitals, the airport, and hotels; by Thursday morning, power was restored to 51% of customers and water to 83%, while the cause remains under investigation.
Island-wide Blackout Leaves Half of Puerto Rico Without Power
A massive power outage in Puerto Rico on Wednesday left 1.4 million without electricity and over 400,000 without water, affecting hospitals, the airport, and hotels; by Thursday morning, power was restored to 51% of customers and water to 83%, while the cause remains under investigation.
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32% Bias Score
Ohio Social Media Parental Consent Law Struck Down
A federal judge in Ohio permanently blocked a state law requiring parental consent for children's social media use, ruling it unconstitutionally infringes on free speech rights, despite the state's intentions to protect children's mental health; similar laws in other states have faced similar legal ...
Ohio Social Media Parental Consent Law Struck Down
A federal judge in Ohio permanently blocked a state law requiring parental consent for children's social media use, ruling it unconstitutionally infringes on free speech rights, despite the state's intentions to protect children's mental health; similar laws in other states have faced similar legal ...
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40% Bias Score
Wisconsin Elections Commission Investigates Uncounted Ballots in Madison
Former Madison City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl failed to count 200 absentee ballots in the November election, prompting an investigation by the Wisconsin Elections Commission and leading to her resignation; four voters filed $175,000 claims each against the city and county.
Wisconsin Elections Commission Investigates Uncounted Ballots in Madison
Former Madison City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl failed to count 200 absentee ballots in the November election, prompting an investigation by the Wisconsin Elections Commission and leading to her resignation; four voters filed $175,000 claims each against the city and county.
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44% Bias Score
Potential Biosignatures Detected on Exoplanet K2-18b
Astronomers detected dimethyl sulfide and dimethyl disulfide in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18b using the James Webb Space Telescope, suggesting potential microbial life; however, other experts require stronger evidence before confirming this claim.
Potential Biosignatures Detected on Exoplanet K2-18b
Astronomers detected dimethyl sulfide and dimethyl disulfide in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18b using the James Webb Space Telescope, suggesting potential microbial life; however, other experts require stronger evidence before confirming this claim.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Court Upholds Albergen Asylum Center Opening
A Dutch court ruled that the Albergen asylum seekers center, with a capacity of 150, can remain open, rejecting objections from local residents who cited safety concerns and negative impacts on their living environment; the court found the permit was issued legally.
Dutch Court Upholds Albergen Asylum Center Opening
A Dutch court ruled that the Albergen asylum seekers center, with a capacity of 150, can remain open, rejecting objections from local residents who cited safety concerns and negative impacts on their living environment; the court found the permit was issued legally.
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44% Bias Score
Hessian Local Government Reform Unlikely to Face Legal Setback
The Hessian state government's reform of local government law, employing the d'Hondt method of seat allocation, makes it more difficult for smaller parties to enter local parliaments; this is unlikely to be challenged successfully by Volt's announced lawsuit, mirroring previous unsuccessful legal at...
Hessian Local Government Reform Unlikely to Face Legal Setback
The Hessian state government's reform of local government law, employing the d'Hondt method of seat allocation, makes it more difficult for smaller parties to enter local parliaments; this is unlikely to be challenged successfully by Volt's announced lawsuit, mirroring previous unsuccessful legal at...
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52% Bias Score
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