Justice Department Sues Hazleton over At-Large Election System
The U.S. Justice Department sued Hazleton, Pennsylvania, for its at-large city council elections, arguing they violate the Voting Rights Act by diluting Hispanic voting power; the city's population is about two-thirds Hispanic, yet no Hispanic person has ever been elected to the council.
Justice Department Sues Hazleton over At-Large Election System
The U.S. Justice Department sued Hazleton, Pennsylvania, for its at-large city council elections, arguing they violate the Voting Rights Act by diluting Hispanic voting power; the city's population is about two-thirds Hispanic, yet no Hispanic person has ever been elected to the council.
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40% Bias Score
Fed Governor Waller Supports Further Interest Rate Cuts Despite Inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller advocates for further interest rate cuts in 2025, despite current inflation near 2.4%, contrasting with Wall Street's expectation of minimal cuts and highlighting uncertainty within the Fed's projections.
Fed Governor Waller Supports Further Interest Rate Cuts Despite Inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller advocates for further interest rate cuts in 2025, despite current inflation near 2.4%, contrasting with Wall Street's expectation of minimal cuts and highlighting uncertainty within the Fed's projections.
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48% Bias Score
Former Police Officer Sentenced for January 6th Capitol Riot
Nathaniel Tuck, a former Florida police officer and Proud Boys member, was sentenced to 14 months in prison for his role in the January 6th Capitol riot, pleading guilty to obstructing law enforcement and entering a restricted building; over 1,500 people have been charged with Capitol riot-related c...
Former Police Officer Sentenced for January 6th Capitol Riot
Nathaniel Tuck, a former Florida police officer and Proud Boys member, was sentenced to 14 months in prison for his role in the January 6th Capitol riot, pleading guilty to obstructing law enforcement and entering a restricted building; over 1,500 people have been charged with Capitol riot-related c...
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40% Bias Score
US Winter Storm Creates Farming Challenges
A severe winter storm impacted US farmers, causing livestock challenges in Kansas due to heavy snow and concerns about soil health and winter crops in northern states due to a lack of snow; climate change exacerbates these issues.
US Winter Storm Creates Farming Challenges
A severe winter storm impacted US farmers, causing livestock challenges in Kansas due to heavy snow and concerns about soil health and winter crops in northern states due to a lack of snow; climate change exacerbates these issues.
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36% Bias Score
New Orleans Attack: Suspect Used Smart Glasses for Reconnaissance
On January 1st, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. Army veteran, used a rented truck to kill 14 and injure dozens in New Orleans' French Quarter; the FBI says he used Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses to record reconnaissance video prior to the attack, and professed support for ISIS in videos recorded while drivin...
New Orleans Attack: Suspect Used Smart Glasses for Reconnaissance
On January 1st, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. Army veteran, used a rented truck to kill 14 and injure dozens in New Orleans' French Quarter; the FBI says he used Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses to record reconnaissance video prior to the attack, and professed support for ISIS in videos recorded while drivin...
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20% Bias Score
New Orleans Attack: 14 Dead, IEDs Fail to Detonate
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, killed 14 and injured dozens in a New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans' French Quarter; he also planted two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that failed to detonate due to improper detonation mechanisms.
New Orleans Attack: 14 Dead, IEDs Fail to Detonate
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, killed 14 and injured dozens in a New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans' French Quarter; he also planted two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that failed to detonate due to improper detonation mechanisms.
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36% Bias Score
Asian Markets Dip Despite Positive US Economic News
Asian markets fell Wednesday, mirroring Wall Street's decline despite positive U.S. economic data; rising bond yields, driven by strong economic reports and reduced rate-cut expectations, and concerns about future U.S. policies, caused the downturn.
Asian Markets Dip Despite Positive US Economic News
Asian markets fell Wednesday, mirroring Wall Street's decline despite positive U.S. economic data; rising bond yields, driven by strong economic reports and reduced rate-cut expectations, and concerns about future U.S. policies, caused the downturn.
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52% Bias Score
Georgia Lawmakers Debate Tort Reform Amid Rising Insurance Costs
Georgia lawmakers are debating tort reform to limit lawsuit payouts, spurred by business claims of rising insurance costs due to lawsuits; opponents argue this lacks evidence and harms injured parties.
Georgia Lawmakers Debate Tort Reform Amid Rising Insurance Costs
Georgia lawmakers are debating tort reform to limit lawsuit payouts, spurred by business claims of rising insurance costs due to lawsuits; opponents argue this lacks evidence and harms injured parties.
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20% Bias Score
U.S. Jobless Claims Hit Near-Year Low Amidst Cooling Job Growth
U.S. jobless claims fell to a near-year low of 201,000 for the week ending January 4, reflecting a healthy labor market despite slowing job growth and persistent inflation concerns; the four-week average fell to 213,000, while the number of people receiving benefits rose to 1.87 million.
U.S. Jobless Claims Hit Near-Year Low Amidst Cooling Job Growth
U.S. jobless claims fell to a near-year low of 201,000 for the week ending January 4, reflecting a healthy labor market despite slowing job growth and persistent inflation concerns; the four-week average fell to 213,000, while the number of people receiving benefits rose to 1.87 million.
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36% Bias Score
Phased Ceasefire Talks Underway in Gaza War
Israel and Hamas are negotiating a phased ceasefire to end the 15-month Gaza war, with the first phase involving the release of some hostages, Palestinian prisoners, and increased aid to Gaza, while the final phase will address remaining hostages, war conclusion, and long-term solutions. Disagreemen...
Phased Ceasefire Talks Underway in Gaza War
Israel and Hamas are negotiating a phased ceasefire to end the 15-month Gaza war, with the first phase involving the release of some hostages, Palestinian prisoners, and increased aid to Gaza, while the final phase will address remaining hostages, war conclusion, and long-term solutions. Disagreemen...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Vows Policy Reversals, Seeks Acquisition of Greenland and Panama Canal
President-elect Donald Trump announced a $20 billion investment in US data centers, criticized President Biden's policies, vowed to reverse the ban on offshore oil drilling, and expressed his desire to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal, even suggesting a name change for the Gulf of Mexico, whil...
Trump Vows Policy Reversals, Seeks Acquisition of Greenland and Panama Canal
President-elect Donald Trump announced a $20 billion investment in US data centers, criticized President Biden's policies, vowed to reverse the ban on offshore oil drilling, and expressed his desire to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal, even suggesting a name change for the Gulf of Mexico, whil...
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52% Bias Score
Austria to Potentially Get Far-Right Government
After inconclusive coalition talks, Austria's president tasked the leader of the far-right Freedom Party, Herbert Kickl, with forming a new government, potentially marking the country's first far-right government since World War II following the party's 28.8% win in September's elections.
Austria to Potentially Get Far-Right Government
After inconclusive coalition talks, Austria's president tasked the leader of the far-right Freedom Party, Herbert Kickl, with forming a new government, potentially marking the country's first far-right government since World War II following the party's 28.8% win in September's elections.
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48% Bias Score