New Orleans Car-Ramming Attack Kills 10
A car-ramming attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter on January 1, 2024, at approximately 2:30 a.m. CT, left at least 10 dead and 30 injured; the suspect, who was shot and killed by police, allegedly drove a pickup truck through barricades into a crowd of New Year's Eve revelers.
New Orleans Car-Ramming Attack Kills 10
A car-ramming attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter on January 1, 2024, at approximately 2:30 a.m. CT, left at least 10 dead and 30 injured; the suspect, who was shot and killed by police, allegedly drove a pickup truck through barricades into a crowd of New Year's Eve revelers.
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40% Bias Score
FBI Seizes Record Number of Homemade Explosives in Virginia
Federal agents in Virginia seized over 150 homemade pipe bombs from the home of Brad Spafford, exceeding the FBI's largest previous such seizure; Spafford was arrested for possession of an unregistered firearm, and faces further charges related to the explosives.
FBI Seizes Record Number of Homemade Explosives in Virginia
Federal agents in Virginia seized over 150 homemade pipe bombs from the home of Brad Spafford, exceeding the FBI's largest previous such seizure; Spafford was arrested for possession of an unregistered firearm, and faces further charges related to the explosives.
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48% Bias Score
South Korea Investigates 100+ Aircraft After Deadly Plane Crash
A Boeing 737-800 operating Jeju Air Flight 2216 crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 of the 181 people on board; officials are investigating over 100 similar aircraft and the airport runway will be closed until January 7th.
South Korea Investigates 100+ Aircraft After Deadly Plane Crash
A Boeing 737-800 operating Jeju Air Flight 2216 crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 of the 181 people on board; officials are investigating over 100 similar aircraft and the airport runway will be closed until January 7th.
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28% Bias Score
Bronx Convenience Store Shooting Leaves Six Injured
Two gunmen opened fire in a Bronx convenience store on Monday evening, injuring six people including a 40-year-old mother and her 12-year-old daughter; one of the intended targets used the mother as a human shield.
Bronx Convenience Store Shooting Leaves Six Injured
Two gunmen opened fire in a Bronx convenience store on Monday evening, injuring six people including a 40-year-old mother and her 12-year-old daughter; one of the intended targets used the mother as a human shield.
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56% Bias Score
Hawaii County Election Lawsuit Highlights Mail-in Ballot Signature Verification Issues
In Maui County, Hawaii, hundreds of mail-in ballots were rejected due to signature mismatches, leading to a lawsuit challenging the close county council election results; the state Supreme Court upheld the original outcome, but the issue highlights broader problems with vote-by-mail signature verifi...
Hawaii County Election Lawsuit Highlights Mail-in Ballot Signature Verification Issues
In Maui County, Hawaii, hundreds of mail-in ballots were rejected due to signature mismatches, leading to a lawsuit challenging the close county council election results; the state Supreme Court upheld the original outcome, but the issue highlights broader problems with vote-by-mail signature verifi...
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36% Bias Score
Undocumented Immigrant Charged with Murder in NYC Subway Arson
On December 22, 2023, in Brooklyn, NY, Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old undocumented immigrant from Guatemala, allegedly set fire to and killed 61-year-old Debrina Kawam while she slept on a subway train; he was apprehended hours later and charged with murder and arson.
Undocumented Immigrant Charged with Murder in NYC Subway Arson
On December 22, 2023, in Brooklyn, NY, Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old undocumented immigrant from Guatemala, allegedly set fire to and killed 61-year-old Debrina Kawam while she slept on a subway train; he was apprehended hours later and charged with murder and arson.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Endorses House Speaker Johnson Ahead of Crucial Vote
President-elect Trump is endorsing House Speaker Mike Johnson for reelection in a key vote this Friday, aiming to unify Republicans ahead of a potential showdown; however, at least 15 House Republicans remain undecided, and some hardline Republicans remain skeptical despite Trump's endorsement.
Trump Endorses House Speaker Johnson Ahead of Crucial Vote
President-elect Trump is endorsing House Speaker Mike Johnson for reelection in a key vote this Friday, aiming to unify Republicans ahead of a potential showdown; however, at least 15 House Republicans remain undecided, and some hardline Republicans remain skeptical despite Trump's endorsement.
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48% Bias Score
New 2025 Travel Regulations: REAL ID, ETA, ETIAS, and Passenger Protections
In 2025, REAL ID becomes mandatory for domestic U.S. flights (May 7th), U.S. and European citizens need an ETA to enter the UK (January 8th), and ETIAS pre-travel authorization will be required for U.S. citizens visiting the Schengen Area (May 2025); new air passenger protections offer refunds for d...
New 2025 Travel Regulations: REAL ID, ETA, ETIAS, and Passenger Protections
In 2025, REAL ID becomes mandatory for domestic U.S. flights (May 7th), U.S. and European citizens need an ETA to enter the UK (January 8th), and ETIAS pre-travel authorization will be required for U.S. citizens visiting the Schengen Area (May 2025); new air passenger protections offer refunds for d...
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16% Bias Score
Jimmy Carter: A Legacy of Humanitarian Service
Former President Jimmy Carter, 100, passed away Sunday; tributes are pouring in from Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and Plains, Georgia, where his post-presidency humanitarian work, particularly in eradicating Guinea worm disease, is widely celebrated.
Jimmy Carter: A Legacy of Humanitarian Service
Former President Jimmy Carter, 100, passed away Sunday; tributes are pouring in from Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and Plains, Georgia, where his post-presidency humanitarian work, particularly in eradicating Guinea worm disease, is widely celebrated.
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56% Bias Score
Zimbabwe's Failing Currency Fuels Growth of Informal Night Markets
In Zimbabwe, the new ZiG currency's failure is driving consumers to cheaper informal night markets, forcing formal retailers to close, with one major chain reporting a zero investment value; over 80% of the workforce is in the informal sector.
Zimbabwe's Failing Currency Fuels Growth of Informal Night Markets
In Zimbabwe, the new ZiG currency's failure is driving consumers to cheaper informal night markets, forcing formal retailers to close, with one major chain reporting a zero investment value; over 80% of the workforce is in the informal sector.
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44% Bias Score
Azerbaijan Airlines Crash: Investigation Focuses on Russian Air Traffic Control
An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed in Kazakhstan on December 25th, killing 38; investigators suspect it was damaged by a Russian anti-aircraft system in Chechnya and then misdirected by Russian air traffic control over the Caspian Sea.
Azerbaijan Airlines Crash: Investigation Focuses on Russian Air Traffic Control
An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed in Kazakhstan on December 25th, killing 38; investigators suspect it was damaged by a Russian anti-aircraft system in Chechnya and then misdirected by Russian air traffic control over the Caspian Sea.
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40% Bias Score
Belgian Runner Completes Daily Marathon for World Record
Belgian ultra runner Hilde Dosogne completed a marathon every day in 2024, raising approximately \$62,438 for breast cancer research and aiming to set a new Guinness World Record; she overcame numerous physical and mental challenges.
Belgian Runner Completes Daily Marathon for World Record
Belgian ultra runner Hilde Dosogne completed a marathon every day in 2024, raising approximately \$62,438 for breast cancer research and aiming to set a new Guinness World Record; she overcame numerous physical and mental challenges.
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40% Bias Score