NYC Subway Arson: Man Charged with Murder After Setting Woman on Fire
On December 22, in Brooklyn, NY, 33-year-old Sebastian Zapata set a sleeping woman on fire in a subway car using a lighter, resulting in her death; he was apprehended near the Empire State Building after a reward was offered based on surveillance footage, and is now charged with murder and arson.
NYC Subway Arson: Man Charged with Murder After Setting Woman on Fire
On December 22, in Brooklyn, NY, 33-year-old Sebastian Zapata set a sleeping woman on fire in a subway car using a lighter, resulting in her death; he was apprehended near the Empire State Building after a reward was offered based on surveillance footage, and is now charged with murder and arson.
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36% Bias Score
US Sanctions Georgian Billionaire for Undermining Georgia's Euro-Atlantic Future
The US imposed sanctions on Georgian Dream party founder Bidzina Ivanishvili for his role in undermining Georgia's pro-European path, following disputed elections, violent crackdowns on protests, and the suspension of EU accession talks, leaving Georgia vulnerable to Russia.
US Sanctions Georgian Billionaire for Undermining Georgia's Euro-Atlantic Future
The US imposed sanctions on Georgian Dream party founder Bidzina Ivanishvili for his role in undermining Georgia's pro-European path, following disputed elections, violent crackdowns on protests, and the suspension of EU accession talks, leaving Georgia vulnerable to Russia.
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48% Bias Score
Essex Police Overtime Bill Reaches \£5.7 Million
Essex Police paid \£5.7 million in overtime to its officers in the year to November, with one officer receiving \£18,344, highlighting the strain on resources and officer well-being; the force's chief constable defended the expenditure, citing the demands of policing.
Essex Police Overtime Bill Reaches \£5.7 Million
Essex Police paid \£5.7 million in overtime to its officers in the year to November, with one officer receiving \£18,344, highlighting the strain on resources and officer well-being; the force's chief constable defended the expenditure, citing the demands of policing.
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44% Bias Score
UK's National Trust Properties Damaged by Extreme Weather
The National Trust reports extensive damage to its historic properties and disruption to wildlife due to extreme weather in the UK, including flooding at Avebury Manor and the decline of the Adonis blue butterfly population.
UK's National Trust Properties Damaged by Extreme Weather
The National Trust reports extensive damage to its historic properties and disruption to wildlife due to extreme weather in the UK, including flooding at Avebury Manor and the decline of the Adonis blue butterfly population.
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28% Bias Score
Did Our Sun Once Have a Twin?
Recent research suggests our sun may have had a binary companion star in the past, which may have influenced the formation and structure of our solar system; however, this companion has since disappeared, leaving our sun as a solitary star.
Did Our Sun Once Have a Twin?
Recent research suggests our sun may have had a binary companion star in the past, which may have influenced the formation and structure of our solar system; however, this companion has since disappeared, leaving our sun as a solitary star.
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36% Bias Score
North Yorkshire Doubles Council Tax on Second Homes
North Yorkshire will introduce a 100% council tax premium on second homes starting April 1, 2024, aiming to address a critical housing shortage and generate \£16 million annually for additional housing, impacting over 8,000 second homeowners.
North Yorkshire Doubles Council Tax on Second Homes
North Yorkshire will introduce a 100% council tax premium on second homes starting April 1, 2024, aiming to address a critical housing shortage and generate \£16 million annually for additional housing, impacting over 8,000 second homeowners.
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52% Bias Score
Ethiopia's Somali Region: Peace Initiatives Following Deadly Clashes
Following recent clashes in Ethiopia's Somali region, at least 60 people died and over 150 were injured, prompting the deployment of federal troops and the initiation of several peace initiatives, including an independent investigation and reconciliation talks, while thousands remain displaced.
Ethiopia's Somali Region: Peace Initiatives Following Deadly Clashes
Following recent clashes in Ethiopia's Somali region, at least 60 people died and over 150 were injured, prompting the deployment of federal troops and the initiation of several peace initiatives, including an independent investigation and reconciliation talks, while thousands remain displaced.
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44% Bias Score
Man Indicted for Murder and Arson in Brooklyn Subway Train Death
On Sunday morning, Sebastian Zapeta, 33, set a sleeping woman on fire on a stationary Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway train in Brooklyn, killing her; he was apprehended at the scene, indicted Friday on murder and arson charges, and is held without bail while the victim remains unidentified.
Man Indicted for Murder and Arson in Brooklyn Subway Train Death
On Sunday morning, Sebastian Zapeta, 33, set a sleeping woman on fire on a stationary Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway train in Brooklyn, killing her; he was apprehended at the scene, indicted Friday on murder and arson charges, and is held without bail while the victim remains unidentified.
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40% Bias Score
South Korea's Matchmaking Boom: A Response to Declining Marriage Rates
Matchmaking agencies in South Korea are experiencing a 30% increase in clients, driven by the pandemic and changing perceptions, with some couples even starting businesses together after meeting through such agencies; however, the high cost and impersonal nature pose challenges, alongside broader so...
South Korea's Matchmaking Boom: A Response to Declining Marriage Rates
Matchmaking agencies in South Korea are experiencing a 30% increase in clients, driven by the pandemic and changing perceptions, with some couples even starting businesses together after meeting through such agencies; however, the high cost and impersonal nature pose challenges, alongside broader so...
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44% Bias Score
Over 700 MoD Devices and Firearms Lost or Stolen
The UK Ministry of Defence lost or had stolen over 700 electronic devices and several firearms, including deactivated World War I and II weapons, between 2023 and 2024, prompting concerns over national security and prompting calls for an inquiry.
Over 700 MoD Devices and Firearms Lost or Stolen
The UK Ministry of Defence lost or had stolen over 700 electronic devices and several firearms, including deactivated World War I and II weapons, between 2023 and 2024, prompting concerns over national security and prompting calls for an inquiry.
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48% Bias Score
£10,000 Reward Offered in 1983 Aberdeen Murder Case
The family of George Murdoch, a taxi driver murdered in Aberdeen in 1983, is offering a £10,000 reward to help police find his killer using familial DNA testing on 200 potential genetic matches; the killer stole his wallet and money.
£10,000 Reward Offered in 1983 Aberdeen Murder Case
The family of George Murdoch, a taxi driver murdered in Aberdeen in 1983, is offering a £10,000 reward to help police find his killer using familial DNA testing on 200 potential genetic matches; the killer stole his wallet and money.
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36% Bias Score
Swiatek's Doping Ban: Contamination, Public Support, and Future Implications
Iga Swiatek, a five-time major winner, served a one-month ban for a positive test caused by contaminated melatonin, losing her world number one ranking and missing several tournaments; the ITIA accepted her explanation, unlike in a similar case involving Jannik Sinner.
Swiatek's Doping Ban: Contamination, Public Support, and Future Implications
Iga Swiatek, a five-time major winner, served a one-month ban for a positive test caused by contaminated melatonin, losing her world number one ranking and missing several tournaments; the ITIA accepted her explanation, unlike in a similar case involving Jannik Sinner.
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40% Bias Score