Active Shooter Drills: Detrimental Mental Health Impacts Outweigh Unproven Benefits
Active shooter drills, conducted in over 95% of US public schools, are causing a 40% increase in student anxiety and depression according to a recent study, raising concerns about their efficacy and potential to inadvertently provide blueprints for future attacks.
Active Shooter Drills: Detrimental Mental Health Impacts Outweigh Unproven Benefits
Active shooter drills, conducted in over 95% of US public schools, are causing a 40% increase in student anxiety and depression according to a recent study, raising concerns about their efficacy and potential to inadvertently provide blueprints for future attacks.
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56% Bias Score
Amazon Settles OSHA Workplace Safety Case for $145,000
OSHA and Amazon settled allegations of hazardous workplace conditions, resulting in a $145,000 penalty for Amazon, mandatory corporate-wide ergonomic improvements, and increased OSHA oversight at ten facilities with high injury complaints, but not affecting the U.S. Attorney's Office investigation i...
Amazon Settles OSHA Workplace Safety Case for $145,000
OSHA and Amazon settled allegations of hazardous workplace conditions, resulting in a $145,000 penalty for Amazon, mandatory corporate-wide ergonomic improvements, and increased OSHA oversight at ten facilities with high injury complaints, but not affecting the U.S. Attorney's Office investigation i...
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40% Bias Score
US Announces $200 Million in Aid for Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $200 million in humanitarian aid for Sudan during his likely final UN trip, addressing the ongoing conflict's dire humanitarian crisis. An additional $30 million is slated for supporting civilian voices in Sudan's transition to democratic governance, bring...
US Announces $200 Million in Aid for Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $200 million in humanitarian aid for Sudan during his likely final UN trip, addressing the ongoing conflict's dire humanitarian crisis. An additional $30 million is slated for supporting civilian voices in Sudan's transition to democratic governance, bring...
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44% Bias Score
Government Shutdown Looms as Funding Deadline Approaches
Failure to pass a continuing resolution by Friday could result in a government shutdown, leaving millions of federal workers unpaid and potentially furloughed during the holiday season, impacting air travel and national security; negotiations are ongoing but face resistance from President-elect Trum...
Government Shutdown Looms as Funding Deadline Approaches
Failure to pass a continuing resolution by Friday could result in a government shutdown, leaving millions of federal workers unpaid and potentially furloughed during the holiday season, impacting air travel and national security; negotiations are ongoing but face resistance from President-elect Trum...
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48% Bias Score
Immigrant Groups Prepare for Mass Deportations Under Trump
Across the U.S., immigrant advocacy groups are holding workshops to help immigrants protect themselves against potential deportations under President-elect Trump's second term, focusing on legal rights and planning for family separation.
Immigrant Groups Prepare for Mass Deportations Under Trump
Across the U.S., immigrant advocacy groups are holding workshops to help immigrants protect themselves against potential deportations under President-elect Trump's second term, focusing on legal rights and planning for family separation.
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48% Bias Score
Germany strengthens Constitutional Court against political manipulation
The German Bundestag passed legislation to protect the Federal Constitutional Court from political manipulation by requiring a two-thirds majority to change its rules, inspired by concerns about similar courts in Poland and Hungary.
Germany strengthens Constitutional Court against political manipulation
The German Bundestag passed legislation to protect the Federal Constitutional Court from political manipulation by requiring a two-thirds majority to change its rules, inspired by concerns about similar courts in Poland and Hungary.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Administration May Dismantle Biden's Gender Policy Council
The Biden administration's Gender Policy Council, created in 2021, faces potential abolishment under the incoming Trump administration, as outlined in the conservative handbook Project 2025, due to its advocacy for reproductive healthcare, sparking concerns about the future of women's rights.
Trump Administration May Dismantle Biden's Gender Policy Council
The Biden administration's Gender Policy Council, created in 2021, faces potential abolishment under the incoming Trump administration, as outlined in the conservative handbook Project 2025, due to its advocacy for reproductive healthcare, sparking concerns about the future of women's rights.
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48% Bias Score
Former NYC Advisor Surrenders on Bribery Charges
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams's chief advisor, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, surrendered Thursday with her son and two real estate investors on bribery and money laundering charges, allegedly involving a $100,000 scheme for favors including construction permits and a visa.
Former NYC Advisor Surrenders on Bribery Charges
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams's chief advisor, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, surrendered Thursday with her son and two real estate investors on bribery and money laundering charges, allegedly involving a $100,000 scheme for favors including construction permits and a visa.
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44% Bias Score
Federal Drone-Tracking Authority Set to Expire Amidst Political Uncertainty
Facing the Friday expiration of federal authority to track and disable threatening drones, the U.S. grapples with political uncertainty around a temporary spending bill, while New Jersey enforces temporary drone flight restrictions in 22 areas.
Federal Drone-Tracking Authority Set to Expire Amidst Political Uncertainty
Facing the Friday expiration of federal authority to track and disable threatening drones, the U.S. grapples with political uncertainty around a temporary spending bill, while New Jersey enforces temporary drone flight restrictions in 22 areas.
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40% Bias Score
Death of Influential Japanese Journalist Tsuneo Watanabe
Tsuneo Watanabe, the 98-year-old former editor-in-chief of Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun, died Thursday in Tokyo after a career spanning over 70 years and close ties to conservative political leaders, shaping public opinion on issues such as constitutional revision.
Death of Influential Japanese Journalist Tsuneo Watanabe
Tsuneo Watanabe, the 98-year-old former editor-in-chief of Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun, died Thursday in Tokyo after a career spanning over 70 years and close ties to conservative political leaders, shaping public opinion on issues such as constitutional revision.
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40% Bias Score
US Stocks Rebound After Fed's Rate Cut Announcement
Following a 2.9% drop in the S&P 500 on Wednesday due to the Federal Reserve's announcement of fewer-than-expected interest rate cuts, U.S. stocks rebounded on Thursday with the S&P 500 rising 0.6%, the Dow Jones up 0.7%, and the Nasdaq up 0.7%, despite mixed economic reports and international marke...
US Stocks Rebound After Fed's Rate Cut Announcement
Following a 2.9% drop in the S&P 500 on Wednesday due to the Federal Reserve's announcement of fewer-than-expected interest rate cuts, U.S. stocks rebounded on Thursday with the S&P 500 rising 0.6%, the Dow Jones up 0.7%, and the Nasdaq up 0.7%, despite mixed economic reports and international marke...
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44% Bias Score
20 Migrants Dead in Tunisia Shipwreck
Tunisian authorities recovered 20 bodies and rescued 5 survivors from a migrant shipwreck 15 miles off Sfax, highlighting the ongoing risks of sea crossings to Europe despite increased border security; the incident follows the discovery of 9 more bodies last week along the same coastline.
20 Migrants Dead in Tunisia Shipwreck
Tunisian authorities recovered 20 bodies and rescued 5 survivors from a migrant shipwreck 15 miles off Sfax, highlighting the ongoing risks of sea crossings to Europe despite increased border security; the incident follows the discovery of 9 more bodies last week along the same coastline.
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16% Bias Score