Amazon Workers Strike at Multiple Facilities Amid Contract Dispute
On Thursday, 10,000 Amazon workers represented by the Teamsters union will strike at four California facilities and others across the country due to stalled contract negotiations where Amazon allegedly refuses to recognize the union.
Amazon Workers Strike at Multiple Facilities Amid Contract Dispute
On Thursday, 10,000 Amazon workers represented by the Teamsters union will strike at four California facilities and others across the country due to stalled contract negotiations where Amazon allegedly refuses to recognize the union.
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36% Bias Score
Massachusetts Senator to File Drone Regulation Bill Amidst Public Concern
In response to numerous drone sightings in New Jersey and subsequent public concern in Massachusetts, State Senator John Velis plans to refile legislation clarifying drone definitions and improving state regulation to address public safety concerns and speculation.
Massachusetts Senator to File Drone Regulation Bill Amidst Public Concern
In response to numerous drone sightings in New Jersey and subsequent public concern in Massachusetts, State Senator John Velis plans to refile legislation clarifying drone definitions and improving state regulation to address public safety concerns and speculation.
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56% Bias Score
Home Equity Loans: Low Rates, But Significant Risks in 2025
Home equity loans and HELOCs offer lower interest rates (8.38% and 8.53% respectively) than credit cards (near 24%) and personal loans (around 12%), but risks include potential home loss due to non-repayment, rising interest rates, fluctuating home values, and increased debt from irresponsible spend...
Home Equity Loans: Low Rates, But Significant Risks in 2025
Home equity loans and HELOCs offer lower interest rates (8.38% and 8.53% respectively) than credit cards (near 24%) and personal loans (around 12%), but risks include potential home loss due to non-repayment, rising interest rates, fluctuating home values, and increased debt from irresponsible spend...
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44% Bias Score
Suspected Ukrainian-Linked Assassination of Top Russian General in Moscow
A bomb hidden in an electric scooter killed Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, chief of Russia's radiological, biological, and chemical protection forces, outside his Moscow apartment; Russia's FSB claims an Uzbek citizen recruited by Ukrainian intelligence is responsible.
Suspected Ukrainian-Linked Assassination of Top Russian General in Moscow
A bomb hidden in an electric scooter killed Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, chief of Russia's radiological, biological, and chemical protection forces, outside his Moscow apartment; Russia's FSB claims an Uzbek citizen recruited by Ukrainian intelligence is responsible.
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52% Bias Score
Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global coal use will reach a record high of 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven mainly by China's increased electricity demand, despite commitments to reduce fossil fuels and warnings about catastrophic climate impacts.
Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global coal use will reach a record high of 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven mainly by China's increased electricity demand, despite commitments to reduce fossil fuels and warnings about catastrophic climate impacts.
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48% Bias Score
US Retaliates Against China Telecom Over Major Network Hack
The Biden administration is retaliating against China for a sweeping hack of U.S. telecommunications companies by issuing a preliminary finding that China Telecom Americas poses a national security risk, giving them 30 days to respond; this follows an October 2021 FCC decision to revoke China Teleco...
US Retaliates Against China Telecom Over Major Network Hack
The Biden administration is retaliating against China for a sweeping hack of U.S. telecommunications companies by issuing a preliminary finding that China Telecom Americas poses a national security risk, giving them 30 days to respond; this follows an October 2021 FCC decision to revoke China Teleco...
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44% Bias Score
Manchin Predicts No Shutdown, Debt Ceiling to Remain
Senator Joe Manchin predicts Congress will avoid a government shutdown before the deadline but will not eliminate the debt ceiling, despite President-elect Trump's demand, due to insufficient bipartisan support; the Senate will support whatever the House passes.
Manchin Predicts No Shutdown, Debt Ceiling to Remain
Senator Joe Manchin predicts Congress will avoid a government shutdown before the deadline but will not eliminate the debt ceiling, despite President-elect Trump's demand, due to insufficient bipartisan support; the Senate will support whatever the House passes.
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36% Bias Score
US Government Funding Bill Fails Amidst Republican Opposition
A proposed three-month U.S. government funding bill, loaded with add-ons like $110.4 billion in disaster aid and policy changes, failed due to Republican opposition, leaving a Friday deadline looming.
US Government Funding Bill Fails Amidst Republican Opposition
A proposed three-month U.S. government funding bill, loaded with add-ons like $110.4 billion in disaster aid and policy changes, failed due to Republican opposition, leaving a Friday deadline looming.
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52% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Hear TikTok Ban Challenge
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on January 10th concerning a law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. by January 19th, a challenge brought by TikTok and users arguing the law violates the First Amendment; a lower court upheld the law citing national security concerns.
Supreme Court to Hear TikTok Ban Challenge
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on January 10th concerning a law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. by January 19th, a challenge brought by TikTok and users arguing the law violates the First Amendment; a lower court upheld the law citing national security concerns.
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40% Bias Score
Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global coal use will reach a record high of 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven mainly by China's electricity demand, despite warnings about climate change and pledges to transition away from fossil fuels.
Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global coal use will reach a record high of 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven mainly by China's electricity demand, despite warnings about climate change and pledges to transition away from fossil fuels.
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44% Bias Score
China's Expanding Nuclear Arsenal and Growing Military Pressure on Taiwan
A new Pentagon report reveals China's expanding nuclear arsenal (over 600 warheads, projected to exceed 1,000 by 2030), increased military pressure on Taiwan (simulated blockades), and strengthening ties with Russia, while internal corruption hampers its military modernization.
China's Expanding Nuclear Arsenal and Growing Military Pressure on Taiwan
A new Pentagon report reveals China's expanding nuclear arsenal (over 600 warheads, projected to exceed 1,000 by 2030), increased military pressure on Taiwan (simulated blockades), and strengthening ties with Russia, while internal corruption hampers its military modernization.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Pays $116 Million to Settle Lawsuits Over Abuse at Closed California Prison
The U.S. government will pay $116 million to settle lawsuits from over 100 women who alleged abuse at the now-closed FCI Dublin federal prison in California, where staff-on-inmate sexual misconduct was rampant; the Justice Department will pay an average of $1.1 million per plaintiff.
U.S. Pays $116 Million to Settle Lawsuits Over Abuse at Closed California Prison
The U.S. government will pay $116 million to settle lawsuits from over 100 women who alleged abuse at the now-closed FCI Dublin federal prison in California, where staff-on-inmate sexual misconduct was rampant; the Justice Department will pay an average of $1.1 million per plaintiff.
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24% Bias Score