Moody Appointed to U.S. Senate
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill Senator Marco Rubio's vacated U.S. Senate seat, following Rubio's nomination as Secretary of State; Moody, a prominent conservative, will serve until 2026.
Moody Appointed to U.S. Senate
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill Senator Marco Rubio's vacated U.S. Senate seat, following Rubio's nomination as Secretary of State; Moody, a prominent conservative, will serve until 2026.
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52% Bias Score
Short-Term CDs: A Strategic Savings Option for 2025
Short-term CDs offer flexibility, quick returns, and potential for future rate increases, benefiting savers seeking adaptability in 2025's volatile interest rate climate; a \$10,000, 6-month CD at 4.61% yields about \$230.
Short-Term CDs: A Strategic Savings Option for 2025
Short-term CDs offer flexibility, quick returns, and potential for future rate increases, benefiting savers seeking adaptability in 2025's volatile interest rate climate; a \$10,000, 6-month CD at 4.61% yields about \$230.
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48% Bias Score
Haiti's Displacement Crisis: 1 Million Internally Displaced Due to Gang Violence
Gang violence in Haiti has caused internal displacement to surpass 1 million people, a threefold increase from December 2023, straining resources and worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis; the forced return of 200,000 Haitians from the Dominican Republic further compounds the problem.
Haiti's Displacement Crisis: 1 Million Internally Displaced Due to Gang Violence
Gang violence in Haiti has caused internal displacement to surpass 1 million people, a threefold increase from December 2023, straining resources and worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis; the forced return of 200,000 Haitians from the Dominican Republic further compounds the problem.
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40% Bias Score
Haitian Leaders Urge Biden to Extend TPS Until 2028
Haitian leaders are urging President Biden to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) until 2028, citing ongoing gang violence and instability in Haiti, with fear of family separation if the current February 2026 expiration date stands.
Haitian Leaders Urge Biden to Extend TPS Until 2028
Haitian leaders are urging President Biden to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) until 2028, citing ongoing gang violence and instability in Haiti, with fear of family separation if the current February 2026 expiration date stands.
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56% Bias Score
Cuba Frees Prisoners Amidst U.S. Policy Shift on Terrorism Designation
Cuba released around 18 prisoners, including those arrested during the 2021 protests, on Wednesday following the U.S. intention to remove Cuba from its state sponsor of terrorism list, a move facilitated by Vatican talks; however, Cuba maintains both actions are unrelated.
Cuba Frees Prisoners Amidst U.S. Policy Shift on Terrorism Designation
Cuba released around 18 prisoners, including those arrested during the 2021 protests, on Wednesday following the U.S. intention to remove Cuba from its state sponsor of terrorism list, a move facilitated by Vatican talks; however, Cuba maintains both actions are unrelated.
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44% Bias Score
Inflation Rise Pushes Mortgage Rates Higher
US inflation rose to 2.9% annually in December, exceeding forecasts and impacting borrowing costs, potentially affecting the Federal Reserve's approach to future rate cuts and further increasing mortgage rates which currently average 7.01% for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage.
Inflation Rise Pushes Mortgage Rates Higher
US inflation rose to 2.9% annually in December, exceeding forecasts and impacting borrowing costs, potentially affecting the Federal Reserve's approach to future rate cuts and further increasing mortgage rates which currently average 7.01% for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage.
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40% Bias Score
Starship Test Flight 7: Successful Booster Landing, Upper Stage Lost
SpaceX's Starship experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly during its seventh test flight on January 16th, resulting in falling debris that briefly delayed airline traffic near Miami; however, the Super Heavy booster successfully landed.
Starship Test Flight 7: Successful Booster Landing, Upper Stage Lost
SpaceX's Starship experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly during its seventh test flight on January 16th, resulting in falling debris that briefly delayed airline traffic near Miami; however, the Super Heavy booster successfully landed.
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48% Bias Score
Pennsylvania Middle School Employee Under Investigation for Allegedly Assaulting Autistic Student
A middle school employee in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, is under investigation for allegedly punching an autistic eighth-grade student in the face on Wednesday, prompting a police investigation and the employee's suspension.
Pennsylvania Middle School Employee Under Investigation for Allegedly Assaulting Autistic Student
A middle school employee in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, is under investigation for allegedly punching an autistic eighth-grade student in the face on Wednesday, prompting a police investigation and the employee's suspension.
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44% Bias Score
Climate Change Fuels Soaring Home Insurance Costs Across the U.S.
From 2020-2023, the average U.S. homeowners insurance premium jumped 33% to $2,530 annually, exceeding inflation and disproportionately affecting states vulnerable to climate-related disasters; insurers are hiking premiums to cover increased payouts, while non-renewal rates climb, impacting property...
Climate Change Fuels Soaring Home Insurance Costs Across the U.S.
From 2020-2023, the average U.S. homeowners insurance premium jumped 33% to $2,530 annually, exceeding inflation and disproportionately affecting states vulnerable to climate-related disasters; insurers are hiking premiums to cover increased payouts, while non-renewal rates climb, impacting property...
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24% Bias Score
California Withdraws Emissions Rule Requests Amid Trump Administration Uncertainty
Facing anticipated pushback from the incoming Trump administration, California withdrew its requests for federal approval of stricter emissions rules for diesel-powered locomotives and semi-trucks, including a ban on new diesel semi-trucks by 2036 and older locomotives by 2030, leaving the state's c...
California Withdraws Emissions Rule Requests Amid Trump Administration Uncertainty
Facing anticipated pushback from the incoming Trump administration, California withdrew its requests for federal approval of stricter emissions rules for diesel-powered locomotives and semi-trucks, including a ban on new diesel semi-trucks by 2036 and older locomotives by 2030, leaving the state's c...
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52% Bias Score
Biden Administration Withdraws Ship Speed Rule, Jeopardizing Endangered Whales
The Biden administration withdrew a proposal to slow ships in East Coast waters to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale, citing insufficient time to finalize the rule before the end of the administration; this decision leaves the critically endangered whale population, numbering less th...
Biden Administration Withdraws Ship Speed Rule, Jeopardizing Endangered Whales
The Biden administration withdrew a proposal to slow ships in East Coast waters to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale, citing insufficient time to finalize the rule before the end of the administration; this decision leaves the critically endangered whale population, numbering less th...
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48% Bias Score
Blue Origin's New Glenn Achieves Orbit, Loses Booster
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket successfully reached orbit during its maiden flight on Thursday, but its first-stage booster was likely lost during an attempted ocean landing; this comes as SpaceX prepares to launch its Super Heavy Starship.
Blue Origin's New Glenn Achieves Orbit, Loses Booster
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket successfully reached orbit during its maiden flight on Thursday, but its first-stage booster was likely lost during an attempted ocean landing; this comes as SpaceX prepares to launch its Super Heavy Starship.
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48% Bias Score