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Soviet Venus Probe Set for Earth Re-entry

The Soviet probe Cosmos 482, launched in 1972, is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere between May 9th and 10th, potentially impacting the surface due to its Venus-mission-designed durability; the precise location is uncertain but likely oceanic.

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High Credit Card Interest Rates Strain Seniors

High credit card interest rates, averaging 21.91%, are financially straining many Americans, especially seniors with limited income, leading some to explore debt forgiveness options despite associated risks.

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Fed Holds Rates Steady, Mortgage Rates Remain High

The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate for a third time in May, leaving mortgage rates near 6.9% despite cooling inflation; this decision might indirectly lead to future rate cuts if economic data cooperates.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Vatican's Financial Troubles Amidst Pope's Unsalaried Position

Pope Francis receives no salary, with the Vatican covering his expenses via stipends and allowances; however, the Vatican faces a growing annual deficit of over $90 million and a severely imbalanced pension fund, despite revenue from donations like Peter's Pence and private enterprises.

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40% Bias Score

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Ousted Greens MP slams parliament; child dies in house fire; homeless evicted from park

Ousted Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather criticized parliament, citing his hard-line stance on public housing as a cause; a child died in a Toowoomba house fire, injuring several others; and homeless people were evicted from Musgrave Park ahead of the Greek festival.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Poilievre Faces Leadership Review After Election Loss

Following a federal election loss despite increased vote share, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faces a leadership review after his caucus voted to retain the power to remove him, a decision reflecting internal party tensions and campaign critiques.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Fed Rate Pause Favors HELOCs for Home Equity Borrowers

The Federal Reserve has paused interest rate hikes, keeping the federal funds rate at 4.25%-4.50%, making Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) currently cheaper than home equity loans due to lower average interest rates (7.95% vs 8.51%) and the expectation of future Fed rate cuts.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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HELOC Rates Hit Lowest Point Since 2023

As of May 2025, average HELOC interest rates have fallen to 7.95%, down over two percentage points since September 2024, making them a relatively inexpensive borrowing option; however, rates are variable and subject to change based on the Federal Reserve's actions and comments.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Tillis Opposes Trump's D.C. U.S. Attorney Nominee, Raising Confirmation Concerns

President Trump criticized Senator Thom Tillis for opposing his nominee, Ed Martin, for U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., citing a 25% drop in crime under Martin's interim tenure; Tillis objects due to Martin's representation of January 6th defendants, creating a potential May 20 deadline conflict...

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60% Bias Score

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Noem Criticizes Illinois Sanctuary Policies; Pritzker Defends

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticized Illinois' sanctuary policies on Wednesday, claiming they endanger citizens, while Governor JB Pritzker defended them as compliant with federal law and focused on public safety, highlighting the ongoing political conflict over immigration enforcement...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Bradford City Fans Celebrate League One Promotion

Thousands of Bradford City fans celebrated their team's promotion to League One on Tuesday evening, parading through the city center in an open-top bus after a last-minute winning goal secured their return to the higher league after a six-year absence.

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No Poverty
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Court Orders Rivas Vaciamadrid to Approve 54-Home Building Permit

A Madrid court ordered Rivas Vaciamadrid City Council to grant a building permit to Jarama Desarrollos Inmobiliarios for 54 homes on plot RUL 9, rejecting the council's arguments and ordering it to pay costs, following a 2021 request by the Popular Party.

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48% Bias Score

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