Europe Prepares for Potential Wider Conflict Amidst Rising Tensions
Heightened fears of a wider European conflict, triggered by Russia's actions in Ukraine and warnings from NATO officials, have prompted citizens to seek bunkers and governments to issue emergency instructions.
Europe Prepares for Potential Wider Conflict Amidst Rising Tensions
Heightened fears of a wider European conflict, triggered by Russia's actions in Ukraine and warnings from NATO officials, have prompted citizens to seek bunkers and governments to issue emergency instructions.
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52% Bias Score
South Korea Plane Crash: 179 Dead, Pre-Flight Checks Showed No Problems
A Jeju Air passenger plane crashed in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 people after its landing gear failed to deploy; pre-flight checks showed no problems, according to the airline, and the investigation into the deadliest air accident in the country's history continues.
South Korea Plane Crash: 179 Dead, Pre-Flight Checks Showed No Problems
A Jeju Air passenger plane crashed in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 people after its landing gear failed to deploy; pre-flight checks showed no problems, according to the airline, and the investigation into the deadliest air accident in the country's history continues.
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44% Bias Score
Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Record-Breaking Year: 110 Shows Fueled by Saltburn
Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor performed a record-breaking 110 shows in 2024, fueled by the resurgence of her song "Murder on the Dancefloor" after its inclusion in the film Saltburn; this led to her US tour debut and high-profile performances.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Record-Breaking Year: 110 Shows Fueled by Saltburn
Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor performed a record-breaking 110 shows in 2024, fueled by the resurgence of her song "Murder on the Dancefloor" after its inclusion in the film Saltburn; this led to her US tour debut and high-profile performances.
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24% Bias Score
Syria's Transitional Government Integrates Foreign Jihadi Fighters into Military
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Syria's transitional government, led by Ahmad Shreim, is reportedly integrating foreign jihadi fighters into its military, raising international concern; concurrently, the National Coalition for Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces has not been invited to na...
Syria's Transitional Government Integrates Foreign Jihadi Fighters into Military
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Syria's transitional government, led by Ahmad Shreim, is reportedly integrating foreign jihadi fighters into its military, raising international concern; concurrently, the National Coalition for Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces has not been invited to na...
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40% Bias Score
H-1B Visas: Fewer Approvals in 2023 Amidst Political Debate
In the 2023 fiscal year, the US approved 386,000 H-1B visa applications—a decrease from 2022—amidst a political debate over the program's impact on American workers. The program, which allows US companies to hire skilled foreign workers, has seen increased scrutiny and fluctuating approval rates und...
H-1B Visas: Fewer Approvals in 2023 Amidst Political Debate
In the 2023 fiscal year, the US approved 386,000 H-1B visa applications—a decrease from 2022—amidst a political debate over the program's impact on American workers. The program, which allows US companies to hire skilled foreign workers, has seen increased scrutiny and fluctuating approval rates und...
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36% Bias Score
Woman's Emotional Stem Cell Match Highlights Donor Need
Alana Campbell, a Kilkeel woman, became a stem cell donor and was a perfect match for a French woman, highlighting the life-saving impact of stem cell donation and the need for more donors; the odds of a match are one in 800.
Woman's Emotional Stem Cell Match Highlights Donor Need
Alana Campbell, a Kilkeel woman, became a stem cell donor and was a perfect match for a French woman, highlighting the life-saving impact of stem cell donation and the need for more donors; the odds of a match are one in 800.
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44% Bias Score
South Korea Jet Crash: 179 Dead After Runway Collision
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at South Korea's Jeju International Airport, killing 179 people after colliding with a concrete barrier 250 meters from the runway's end following a bird strike and aborted landing; authorities are investigating the barrier's role in the deadliest air accident in So...
South Korea Jet Crash: 179 Dead After Runway Collision
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at South Korea's Jeju International Airport, killing 179 people after colliding with a concrete barrier 250 meters from the runway's end following a bird strike and aborted landing; authorities are investigating the barrier's role in the deadliest air accident in So...
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36% Bias Score
Panama Regains Control of Panama Canal
On December 31, 1999, Panama officially regained control of the Panama Canal from the United States, ending a long period of US control marked by protests and violence, culminating in a peaceful transfer of sovereignty.
Panama Regains Control of Panama Canal
On December 31, 1999, Panama officially regained control of the Panama Canal from the United States, ending a long period of US control marked by protests and violence, culminating in a peaceful transfer of sovereignty.
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44% Bias Score
Madoff Victim Fund Makes Final $131.4 Million Payout
The Madoff Victim Fund (MVF) is making its final $131.4 million payout, totaling $4.3 billion returned to 40,930 claimants, representing nearly 94% of proven losses from Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme, which collapsed during the 2008 financial crisis.
Madoff Victim Fund Makes Final $131.4 Million Payout
The Madoff Victim Fund (MVF) is making its final $131.4 million payout, totaling $4.3 billion returned to 40,930 claimants, representing nearly 94% of proven losses from Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme, which collapsed during the 2008 financial crisis.
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20% Bias Score
UK Politics in 2025: Challenges and Uncertainties
The UK faces a politically turbulent 2025 with the Labour government grappling with economic woes and public discontent, while opposition parties strategize, and the global scene is further complicated by Donald Trump's presidency.
UK Politics in 2025: Challenges and Uncertainties
The UK faces a politically turbulent 2025 with the Labour government grappling with economic woes and public discontent, while opposition parties strategize, and the global scene is further complicated by Donald Trump's presidency.
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28% Bias Score
Chinese Hacker Breaches US Treasury Payroll System
On December 8th, a Chinese government-linked hacker breached the US Treasury Department's payroll system, accessing employee computers and non-sensitive documents via a vendor password compromise; the Treasury Department is investigating with the FBI and law enforcement.
Chinese Hacker Breaches US Treasury Payroll System
On December 8th, a Chinese government-linked hacker breached the US Treasury Department's payroll system, accessing employee computers and non-sensitive documents via a vendor password compromise; the Treasury Department is investigating with the FBI and law enforcement.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Win Fuels Bitcoin Surge, AI Integration into Smartphones Sparks Privacy Debate
Following Donald Trump's 2024 reelection, Bitcoin's value exceeded \$100,000 due to anticipated pro-crypto policies under his administration, contrasting with 2022's downturn after the FTX collapse. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are integrating into smartphones, raising concerns about data priv...
Trump's Win Fuels Bitcoin Surge, AI Integration into Smartphones Sparks Privacy Debate
Following Donald Trump's 2024 reelection, Bitcoin's value exceeded \$100,000 due to anticipated pro-crypto policies under his administration, contrasting with 2022's downturn after the FTX collapse. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are integrating into smartphones, raising concerns about data priv...
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44% Bias Score