NJ Township's "Prop" Ban, Including American Flag, Stirs Free Speech Debate
Edison Township, NJ, council's new rules barring "props," including the U.S. flag and Constitution, at meetings sparked protests and a warning from a free speech organization; one resident was removed after waving a flag.
NJ Township's "Prop" Ban, Including American Flag, Stirs Free Speech Debate
Edison Township, NJ, council's new rules barring "props," including the U.S. flag and Constitution, at meetings sparked protests and a warning from a free speech organization; one resident was removed after waving a flag.
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44% Bias Score
Ecuador Drought Cripples Salcedo's Ice Cream Industry
In Salcedo, Ecuador, a prolonged drought has caused daily 14-hour power outages since September, crippling the town's renowned ice cream industry; 30 of 80 small ice cream plants closed, resulting in 300 job losses, and impacting the wider economy.
Ecuador Drought Cripples Salcedo's Ice Cream Industry
In Salcedo, Ecuador, a prolonged drought has caused daily 14-hour power outages since September, crippling the town's renowned ice cream industry; 30 of 80 small ice cream plants closed, resulting in 300 job losses, and impacting the wider economy.
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24% Bias Score
Senate Panel Grills Airlines Over Billions in Fees
A U.S. Senate subcommittee criticized airlines for excessive fees on services like seat selection and baggage, totaling over $12 billion from 2018-2023, prompting calls for government intervention and raising concerns about consumer affordability and transparency.
Senate Panel Grills Airlines Over Billions in Fees
A U.S. Senate subcommittee criticized airlines for excessive fees on services like seat selection and baggage, totaling over $12 billion from 2018-2023, prompting calls for government intervention and raising concerns about consumer affordability and transparency.
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60% Bias Score
US Expands Export Controls on Chinese Tech Companies
The U.S. Commerce Department added 140 Chinese companies to its export control list, restricting access to U.S. technology for chipmaking and limiting high-bandwidth memory chip exports to China; China's Commerce Ministry protested, calling it economic coercion.
US Expands Export Controls on Chinese Tech Companies
The U.S. Commerce Department added 140 Chinese companies to its export control list, restricting access to U.S. technology for chipmaking and limiting high-bandwidth memory chip exports to China; China's Commerce Ministry protested, calling it economic coercion.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Appointee Patel Proposes Major FBI Restructuring
President-elect Trump intends to appoint Kash Patel as the new head of the FBI; Patel has publicly advocated for dismantling the FBI headquarters and dispersing its 7,000 employees across the country, as well as other significant changes.
Trump Appointee Patel Proposes Major FBI Restructuring
President-elect Trump intends to appoint Kash Patel as the new head of the FBI; Patel has publicly advocated for dismantling the FBI headquarters and dispersing its 7,000 employees across the country, as well as other significant changes.
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44% Bias Score
Wisconsin Judge Overturns Act 10, Reigniting Labor Rights Battle
A Wisconsin judge overturned Act 10, a 2011 law restricting collective bargaining for most public employees, setting off another round of legal battles and reigniting the debate over labor rights in the state.
Wisconsin Judge Overturns Act 10, Reigniting Labor Rights Battle
A Wisconsin judge overturned Act 10, a 2011 law restricting collective bargaining for most public employees, setting off another round of legal battles and reigniting the debate over labor rights in the state.
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28% Bias Score
Parody Enron Relaunch Stirs Outrage Among Former Employees
On the 23rd anniversary of Enron's bankruptcy, a company using the Enron name announced its relaunch as a parody, sparking outrage among former employees who lost pensions and jobs due to the 2001 collapse, while others view it as a comedic way to highlight past corporate malfeasance.
Parody Enron Relaunch Stirs Outrage Among Former Employees
On the 23rd anniversary of Enron's bankruptcy, a company using the Enron name announced its relaunch as a parody, sparking outrage among former employees who lost pensions and jobs due to the 2001 collapse, while others view it as a comedic way to highlight past corporate malfeasance.
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36% Bias Score
Missouri Court to Decide Fate of Abortion Ban Amidst Constitutional Amendment
In Missouri, a court is deciding whether to temporarily block the state's near-total abortion ban, despite voters recently approving a constitutional amendment supporting abortion rights; this case highlights the ongoing conflict between state laws and voter-approved amendments regarding abortion ac...
Missouri Court to Decide Fate of Abortion Ban Amidst Constitutional Amendment
In Missouri, a court is deciding whether to temporarily block the state's near-total abortion ban, despite voters recently approving a constitutional amendment supporting abortion rights; this case highlights the ongoing conflict between state laws and voter-approved amendments regarding abortion ac...
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40% Bias Score
WWE's "Raw" Moves to Netflix, Expanding Reach to 283 Million Subscribers
WWE's "Raw" will debut on Netflix on January 6th, expanding its potential audience from 1.5 million viewers on USA Network to Netflix's 283 million subscribers, marking a significant shift in sports entertainment broadcasting and showcasing uncensored content.
WWE's "Raw" Moves to Netflix, Expanding Reach to 283 Million Subscribers
WWE's "Raw" will debut on Netflix on January 6th, expanding its potential audience from 1.5 million viewers on USA Network to Netflix's 283 million subscribers, marking a significant shift in sports entertainment broadcasting and showcasing uncensored content.
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48% Bias Score
Vietnam Upholds Death Sentence in $12.5 Billion Fraud Case
A Vietnamese court upheld the death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, convicted of embezzlement and bribery in a $12.5 billion fraud, nearly 3% of Vietnam's 2022 GDP, impacting investor confidence and raising concerns about the country's financial system.
Vietnam Upholds Death Sentence in $12.5 Billion Fraud Case
A Vietnamese court upheld the death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, convicted of embezzlement and bribery in a $12.5 billion fraud, nearly 3% of Vietnam's 2022 GDP, impacting investor confidence and raising concerns about the country's financial system.
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36% Bias Score
TikTok Removes Pro-Georgescu Network Amid Romanian Election Interference Concerns
TikTok removed several networks attempting to influence Romania's elections, including a pro-Georgescu account with 1.7 million likes and 92.8 million views, raising concerns about the platform's role in the vote and its compliance with EU regulations.
TikTok Removes Pro-Georgescu Network Amid Romanian Election Interference Concerns
TikTok removed several networks attempting to influence Romania's elections, including a pro-Georgescu account with 1.7 million likes and 92.8 million views, raising concerns about the platform's role in the vote and its compliance with EU regulations.
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0% Bias Score
Georgia Protests Erupt Over Suspended EU Talks
Following a disputed election and the suspension of EU accession talks, thousands protested in Tbilisi, leading to hundreds of arrests and injuries, amid accusations of election rigging and democratic backsliding.
Georgia Protests Erupt Over Suspended EU Talks
Following a disputed election and the suspension of EU accession talks, thousands protested in Tbilisi, leading to hundreds of arrests and injuries, amid accusations of election rigging and democratic backsliding.
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44% Bias Score