Devastating Wildfires Fueled by Record Dry Conditions in Southern California
Southern California's extremely dry soil conditions in early January 2025, in the bottom 2% of historical records, fueled devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, destroying thousands of homes and structures, while Northern California had better water conditions due to atmospheric river patterns.
Devastating Wildfires Fueled by Record Dry Conditions in Southern California
Southern California's extremely dry soil conditions in early January 2025, in the bottom 2% of historical records, fueled devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, destroying thousands of homes and structures, while Northern California had better water conditions due to atmospheric river patterns.
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36% Bias Score
Undetermined Death Hinders Search for Missing Children
Angelica Bravo was found dead in her Sacramento home six months ago, and her two children, Athena and Mateo Lee, are missing and believed to be with their father, Cameron Lee, who fled to Mexico; the cause of Bravo's death is undetermined, hindering the investigation.
Undetermined Death Hinders Search for Missing Children
Angelica Bravo was found dead in her Sacramento home six months ago, and her two children, Athena and Mateo Lee, are missing and believed to be with their father, Cameron Lee, who fled to Mexico; the cause of Bravo's death is undetermined, hindering the investigation.
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44% Bias Score
Army Doctor Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing 41 Soldiers
At Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Major Michael Stockin, an anesthesiologist, pleaded guilty to sexually abusing 41 soldiers under the guise of medical treatment between 2019 and 2022, facing up to 252 years in prison and prompting lawsuits against the Army.
Army Doctor Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing 41 Soldiers
At Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Major Michael Stockin, an anesthesiologist, pleaded guilty to sexually abusing 41 soldiers under the guise of medical treatment between 2019 and 2022, facing up to 252 years in prison and prompting lawsuits against the Army.
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28% Bias Score
Fentanyl Crisis: Inaccurate Claims and Ineffective Solutions
Over 73,000 Americans died from fentanyl overdoses in 2023, despite record seizures at U.S. ports of entry; President-elect Trump's plan to impose tariffs on Mexico to stop the flow of fentanyl is based on inflated figures and ignores the fact that most fentanyl traffickers are U.S. citizens.
Fentanyl Crisis: Inaccurate Claims and Ineffective Solutions
Over 73,000 Americans died from fentanyl overdoses in 2023, despite record seizures at U.S. ports of entry; President-elect Trump's plan to impose tariffs on Mexico to stop the flow of fentanyl is based on inflated figures and ignores the fact that most fentanyl traffickers are U.S. citizens.
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48% Bias Score
Wildfires Devastate Celebrity Homes in Los Angeles
Wildfires burning across Los Angeles have caused widespread devastation, destroying homes belonging to several celebrities including Cameron Mathison, Diane Warren, and Spencer Pratt's parents, while others like James Woods, Mark Hamill, and Billy Crystal were forced to evacuate.
Wildfires Devastate Celebrity Homes in Los Angeles
Wildfires burning across Los Angeles have caused widespread devastation, destroying homes belonging to several celebrities including Cameron Mathison, Diane Warren, and Spencer Pratt's parents, while others like James Woods, Mark Hamill, and Billy Crystal were forced to evacuate.
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36% Bias Score
Record Fentanyl Seizure in Mexico Amidst U.S. Pressure
Mexican authorities seized over 3,400 pounds of fentanyl pills in Sinaloa, marking the largest fentanyl bust in the country's history, following a sharp drop in seizures this year and amid pressure from the incoming U.S. administration.
Record Fentanyl Seizure in Mexico Amidst U.S. Pressure
Mexican authorities seized over 3,400 pounds of fentanyl pills in Sinaloa, marking the largest fentanyl bust in the country's history, following a sharp drop in seizures this year and amid pressure from the incoming U.S. administration.
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48% Bias Score
2025 CD Rates: Online Banks Offer Significantly Higher Returns
In 2025, while average CD interest rates range from 0.23% to 1.32%, online banks offer significantly higher rates, reaching 4.25% for a 5-year CD; however, these rates are lower than in 2024 due to the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts and further decreases are expected, highlighting the need for...
2025 CD Rates: Online Banks Offer Significantly Higher Returns
In 2025, while average CD interest rates range from 0.23% to 1.32%, online banks offer significantly higher rates, reaching 4.25% for a 5-year CD; however, these rates are lower than in 2024 due to the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts and further decreases are expected, highlighting the need for...
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48% Bias Score
Long-Term CDs More Beneficial Than Short-Term in Early 2025
High-yield CD accounts offer attractive interest rates in January 2025, but rates are expected to drop later in the year, making long-term CDs a more valuable option for those who can afford to lock their funds.
Long-Term CDs More Beneficial Than Short-Term in Early 2025
High-yield CD accounts offer attractive interest rates in January 2025, but rates are expected to drop later in the year, making long-term CDs a more valuable option for those who can afford to lock their funds.
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48% Bias Score
Five Dead, 1,100 Structures Destroyed in Unprecedented Los Angeles Wildfires
President Biden visited Los Angeles to assess three wildfires that have killed five people, injured several others, destroyed over 1,100 structures, and forced over 80,000 evacuations due to 100 mph winds.
Five Dead, 1,100 Structures Destroyed in Unprecedented Los Angeles Wildfires
President Biden visited Los Angeles to assess three wildfires that have killed five people, injured several others, destroyed over 1,100 structures, and forced over 80,000 evacuations due to 100 mph winds.
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24% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires Shut Down Entertainment, Schools, and Major Attractions
Los Angeles wildfires caused widespread closures including TV productions ("Jimmy Kimmel Live," "Grey's Anatomy," "Dr. Odyssey"), Universal Studios Hollywood, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood, and over 20 school districts; President Biden declared a major disaster; at least two deaths reported.
Los Angeles Wildfires Shut Down Entertainment, Schools, and Major Attractions
Los Angeles wildfires caused widespread closures including TV productions ("Jimmy Kimmel Live," "Grey's Anatomy," "Dr. Odyssey"), Universal Studios Hollywood, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood, and over 20 school districts; President Biden declared a major disaster; at least two deaths reported.
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32% Bias Score
Massachusetts Increases Oversight of Private Equity in Healthcare
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed a new law on Wednesday increasing transparency and oversight of private equity firms investing in hospitals, spurred by the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care and its impact on patient care, significantly increasing financial penalties for late reporting and...
Massachusetts Increases Oversight of Private Equity in Healthcare
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed a new law on Wednesday increasing transparency and oversight of private equity firms investing in hospitals, spurred by the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care and its impact on patient care, significantly increasing financial penalties for late reporting and...
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40% Bias Score
Wildfires Devastate Los Angeles Celebrity Homes
Wildfires burning across Los Angeles have destroyed homes belonging to numerous celebrities in Pacific Palisades and Malibu, including those of James Woods, Cameron Mathison, and Diane Warren, forcing evacuations and causing widespread emotional distress.
Wildfires Devastate Los Angeles Celebrity Homes
Wildfires burning across Los Angeles have destroyed homes belonging to numerous celebrities in Pacific Palisades and Malibu, including those of James Woods, Cameron Mathison, and Diane Warren, forcing evacuations and causing widespread emotional distress.
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40% Bias Score