Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Concludes: A \$1 Billion Global Phenomenon
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, a 3 ½-hour concert spanning 10 musical eras, concludes December 8th in Vancouver after grossing over \$1 billion and setting multiple attendance records, impacting the global economy and fostering a massive online fan community.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Concludes: A \$1 Billion Global Phenomenon
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, a 3 ½-hour concert spanning 10 musical eras, concludes December 8th in Vancouver after grossing over \$1 billion and setting multiple attendance records, impacting the global economy and fostering a massive online fan community.
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48% Bias Score
Cambodian Court Convicts 13 Filipino Women in Baby-Selling Surrogacy Ring
Thirteen Filipino women were convicted in Cambodia on human trafficking charges for their roles in a surrogacy ring selling babies to foreigners, receiving four-year sentences with two years suspended; the women were transported to Cambodia from the Philippines by a Thailand-based organization.
Cambodian Court Convicts 13 Filipino Women in Baby-Selling Surrogacy Ring
Thirteen Filipino women were convicted in Cambodia on human trafficking charges for their roles in a surrogacy ring selling babies to foreigners, receiving four-year sentences with two years suspended; the women were transported to Cambodia from the Philippines by a Thailand-based organization.
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52% Bias Score
Hegseth Faces Senate Scrutiny Amid Misconduct Allegations
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, faces multiple allegations of sexual impropriety and financial misconduct detailed in a New Yorker report, prompting concerns among Republican senators and jeopardizing his Senate confirmation.
Hegseth Faces Senate Scrutiny Amid Misconduct Allegations
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, faces multiple allegations of sexual impropriety and financial misconduct detailed in a New Yorker report, prompting concerns among Republican senators and jeopardizing his Senate confirmation.
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60% Bias Score
Lifestyle and Health at 60 Strongly Predict Dementia Risk by 80
A study of 45,000 older adults found that lifestyle, genetics, and health at age 60 strongly predict dementia by age 80; factors like low cognitive scores and poor health increased risk, while education and physical activity were protective; socioeconomic disparities significantly impact risk.
Lifestyle and Health at 60 Strongly Predict Dementia Risk by 80
A study of 45,000 older adults found that lifestyle, genetics, and health at age 60 strongly predict dementia by age 80; factors like low cognitive scores and poor health increased risk, while education and physical activity were protective; socioeconomic disparities significantly impact risk.
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28% Bias Score
TikTok Removes Networks Meddling in Romanian Elections
TikTok removed several networks attempting to meddle in Romania's elections, including one pro-Georgescu network with 1,781 followers and another with 1.7 million likes, after far-right candidate Georgescu's surprise success fueled by a massive 92.8 million views on his account.
TikTok Removes Networks Meddling in Romanian Elections
TikTok removed several networks attempting to meddle in Romania's elections, including one pro-Georgescu network with 1,781 followers and another with 1.7 million likes, after far-right candidate Georgescu's surprise success fueled by a massive 92.8 million views on his account.
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44% Bias Score
South Korean President Faces Impeachment Calls After Short-Lived Martial Law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law for six hours on December 13, 2023, deploying troops around the National Assembly before it was swiftly overturned by a 190-0 vote; this unprecedented action prompted calls for his resignation or impeachment, raising international concerns an...
South Korean President Faces Impeachment Calls After Short-Lived Martial Law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law for six hours on December 13, 2023, deploying troops around the National Assembly before it was swiftly overturned by a 190-0 vote; this unprecedented action prompted calls for his resignation or impeachment, raising international concerns an...
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52% Bias Score
No-Confidence Vote Threatens French Government
France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, potentially ending his government due to opposition from left-wing and far-right lawmakers who have over 330 of the 574 votes in the National Assembly; if successful, the vote will cause unprecedented political instabili...
No-Confidence Vote Threatens French Government
France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, potentially ending his government due to opposition from left-wing and far-right lawmakers who have over 330 of the 574 votes in the National Assembly; if successful, the vote will cause unprecedented political instabili...
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44% Bias Score
Trump, Biden Oppose Nippon Steel's Acquisition of U.S. Steel
President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden oppose Nippon Steel's proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, citing national security concerns; the Biden administration is reviewing the transaction, while Trump vowed to block the deal using tax incentives and tariffs.
Trump, Biden Oppose Nippon Steel's Acquisition of U.S. Steel
President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden oppose Nippon Steel's proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, citing national security concerns; the Biden administration is reviewing the transaction, while Trump vowed to block the deal using tax incentives and tariffs.
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48% Bias Score
Delaware Judge Permanently Blocks $56 Billion Tesla Pay Package for Elon Musk
A Delaware judge has permanently blocked a $56 billion compensation package for Tesla CEO Elon Musk, rejecting Tesla's appeal and citing sham negotiations and conflicts of interest; Tesla plans to appeal to the Delaware Supreme Court.
Delaware Judge Permanently Blocks $56 Billion Tesla Pay Package for Elon Musk
A Delaware judge has permanently blocked a $56 billion compensation package for Tesla CEO Elon Musk, rejecting Tesla's appeal and citing sham negotiations and conflicts of interest; Tesla plans to appeal to the Delaware Supreme Court.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs to Hike Prices for Small Businesses and Consumers
President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs—a 25% tax on goods from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tax on Chinese goods—will increase costs for small businesses, potentially forcing them to raise consumer prices, impacting businesses like Daily Crunch and Healthy Crunch who import materials and operate on...
Trump Tariffs to Hike Prices for Small Businesses and Consumers
President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs—a 25% tax on goods from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tax on Chinese goods—will increase costs for small businesses, potentially forcing them to raise consumer prices, impacting businesses like Daily Crunch and Healthy Crunch who import materials and operate on...
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24% Bias Score
Georgia Judge Orders DA Willis to Release Records, Cites Open Records Act Violation
A Georgia judge ordered Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to hand over records from the January 6th Committee and Jack Smith's office within five business days, citing a violation of the state's open records act after a lawsuit from Judicial Watch.
Georgia Judge Orders DA Willis to Release Records, Cites Open Records Act Violation
A Georgia judge ordered Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to hand over records from the January 6th Committee and Jack Smith's office within five business days, citing a violation of the state's open records act after a lawsuit from Judicial Watch.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Jokes About Canada as 51st State Amidst Threatened Tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump joked about making Canada the 51st U.S. state during a dinner with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, amidst discussions about threatened tariffs on Canadian goods due to concerns over drug and migrant flows. Despite being framed as a joke, this underscores significant tensi...
Trump Jokes About Canada as 51st State Amidst Threatened Tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump joked about making Canada the 51st U.S. state during a dinner with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, amidst discussions about threatened tariffs on Canadian goods due to concerns over drug and migrant flows. Despite being framed as a joke, this underscores significant tensi...
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44% Bias Score