OPCW Holds Emergency Meeting on Syria's Chemical Weapons Stockpile
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) convened an emergency meeting on Thursday to address concerns about Syria's chemical weapons stockpile following the rebel takeover of Damascus, raising concerns about security and potential future use.
OPCW Holds Emergency Meeting on Syria's Chemical Weapons Stockpile
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) convened an emergency meeting on Thursday to address concerns about Syria's chemical weapons stockpile following the rebel takeover of Damascus, raising concerns about security and potential future use.
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36% Bias Score
IG Report: No Evidence of FBI Incitement in January 6th Capitol Attack
A Department of Justice Inspector General report found no evidence that FBI agents incited the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, despite the presence of 26 informants in Washington, D.C., three of whom were monitoring domestic terrorism suspects and one of whom entered the Capitol during the r...
IG Report: No Evidence of FBI Incitement in January 6th Capitol Attack
A Department of Justice Inspector General report found no evidence that FBI agents incited the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, despite the presence of 26 informants in Washington, D.C., three of whom were monitoring domestic terrorism suspects and one of whom entered the Capitol during the r...
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52% Bias Score
Seven Belarusian Journalists Arrested in Crackdown on Dissent
Belarusian authorities arrested seven Intex-Press journalists, charging them with "supporting extremist activities," part of a wider crackdown on dissent ahead of January's presidential election, where President Lukashenko seeks a seventh term; this follows the recent four-year prison sentence for j...
Seven Belarusian Journalists Arrested in Crackdown on Dissent
Belarusian authorities arrested seven Intex-Press journalists, charging them with "supporting extremist activities," part of a wider crackdown on dissent ahead of January's presidential election, where President Lukashenko seeks a seventh term; this follows the recent four-year prison sentence for j...
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48% Bias Score
"Bend Citizen Assembly Tackles Youth Homelessness with Community-Driven Approach"
"A citizen assembly in Bend, Oregon, comprised of 30 ordinary residents, is using a $250,000 grant to develop solutions for youth homelessness, contrasting with traditional top-down approaches to policymaking."
"Bend Citizen Assembly Tackles Youth Homelessness with Community-Driven Approach"
"A citizen assembly in Bend, Oregon, comprised of 30 ordinary residents, is using a $250,000 grant to develop solutions for youth homelessness, contrasting with traditional top-down approaches to policymaking."
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24% Bias Score
Florida Lawmakers Seek to Repeal Post-Parkland Gun Control Measures
Florida lawmakers have filed bills to repeal gun control measures, including the red flag law and the minimum age for rifle purchases, passed after the 2018 Parkland shooting; the bills face opposition in the state Senate.
Florida Lawmakers Seek to Repeal Post-Parkland Gun Control Measures
Florida lawmakers have filed bills to repeal gun control measures, including the red flag law and the minimum age for rifle purchases, passed after the 2018 Parkland shooting; the bills face opposition in the state Senate.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Census Data Reveals Pandemic's Impact on Family Structures and Housing
The U.S. Census Bureau reports a decrease in grandparents raising grandchildren (7.2M to 6.8M between 2014-18 and 2019-23), preschool enrollment, and residential mobility, primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a stronger economy, impacting family structures and housing markets.
U.S. Census Data Reveals Pandemic's Impact on Family Structures and Housing
The U.S. Census Bureau reports a decrease in grandparents raising grandchildren (7.2M to 6.8M between 2014-18 and 2019-23), preschool enrollment, and residential mobility, primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a stronger economy, impacting family structures and housing markets.
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48% Bias Score
Paraguay Reopens Jerusalem Embassy, Defying International Pressure
Paraguay reopened its embassy in Jerusalem on Thursday, becoming one of the few countries to recognize the city as Israel's capital, a move praised by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu despite international condemnation and ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Paraguay Reopens Jerusalem Embassy, Defying International Pressure
Paraguay reopened its embassy in Jerusalem on Thursday, becoming one of the few countries to recognize the city as Israel's capital, a move praised by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu despite international condemnation and ongoing conflict in Gaza.
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40% Bias Score
"Wisconsin Charges Three Trump Associates with Felony Forgery in 2020 Fake Electors Scheme"
"Three Trump associates—Jim Troupis, Kenneth Chesebro, and Mike Roman—were charged with 11 felony forgery counts in Wisconsin for their alleged participation in the 2020 fake electors scheme, facing a maximum of six years in prison and a $10,000 fine per charge. A preliminary hearing is scheduled fo...
"Wisconsin Charges Three Trump Associates with Felony Forgery in 2020 Fake Electors Scheme"
"Three Trump associates—Jim Troupis, Kenneth Chesebro, and Mike Roman—were charged with 11 felony forgery counts in Wisconsin for their alleged participation in the 2020 fake electors scheme, facing a maximum of six years in prison and a $10,000 fine per charge. A preliminary hearing is scheduled fo...
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48% Bias Score
Senate Republicans Block NLRB Confirmation, Shifting Power Balance
The Senate failed to confirm Lauren McFarren to a second term at the National Labor Relations Board by a vote of 49-50, due to opposition from Sens. Manchin and Sinema; this will allow the incoming Trump administration to nominate a replacement, altering the agency's agenda and impacting future labo...
Senate Republicans Block NLRB Confirmation, Shifting Power Balance
The Senate failed to confirm Lauren McFarren to a second term at the National Labor Relations Board by a vote of 49-50, due to opposition from Sens. Manchin and Sinema; this will allow the incoming Trump administration to nominate a replacement, altering the agency's agenda and impacting future labo...
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52% Bias Score
Lenient Sentence for January 6th Attack Leader Contrasts with Evidence of Violent Actions
Russell Taylor, a January 6th Capitol attacker described by prosecutors as a leader who organized a group of fighters, received a lenient sentence of six months of home detention and probation despite evidence of his violent actions; a former congressman vouched for his character.
Lenient Sentence for January 6th Attack Leader Contrasts with Evidence of Violent Actions
Russell Taylor, a January 6th Capitol attacker described by prosecutors as a leader who organized a group of fighters, received a lenient sentence of six months of home detention and probation despite evidence of his violent actions; a former congressman vouched for his character.
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44% Bias Score
NC Republicans Override Veto, Shift Election Power
The North Carolina House overrode Governor Cooper's veto of a bill reducing the powers of incoming Democratic officials, including shifting control of the State Board of Elections to the state auditor starting in spring, leading to anticipated Republican majorities and triggering protests resulting ...
NC Republicans Override Veto, Shift Election Power
The North Carolina House overrode Governor Cooper's veto of a bill reducing the powers of incoming Democratic officials, including shifting control of the State Board of Elections to the state auditor starting in spring, leading to anticipated Republican majorities and triggering protests resulting ...
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56% Bias Score
US Census Data Reveals Pandemic's Impact on Family Structures and Residential Mobility
The U.S. Census Bureau reports a decrease in grandparents raising grandchildren (7.2 million to 6.8 million), preschool enrollment, and residential mobility between 2014-2018 and 2019-2023, attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, economic factors, and reduced opioid-related deaths.
US Census Data Reveals Pandemic's Impact on Family Structures and Residential Mobility
The U.S. Census Bureau reports a decrease in grandparents raising grandchildren (7.2 million to 6.8 million), preschool enrollment, and residential mobility between 2014-2018 and 2019-2023, attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, economic factors, and reduced opioid-related deaths.
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44% Bias Score