US Navy Fighter Jet Shot Down in Red Sea by Friendly Fire
On Saturday, a US Navy F/A-18 fighter jet operating from the USS Harry S. Truman was shot down over the Red Sea by friendly fire from the USS Gettysburg; both pilots ejected safely, with one sustaining minor injuries; a full investigation is underway.
US Navy Fighter Jet Shot Down in Red Sea by Friendly Fire
On Saturday, a US Navy F/A-18 fighter jet operating from the USS Harry S. Truman was shot down over the Red Sea by friendly fire from the USS Gettysburg; both pilots ejected safely, with one sustaining minor injuries; a full investigation is underway.
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32% Bias Score
Global Leadership: Few Women Elected in 2024
In 2024, only four of 45 UN countries electing national leaders chose a woman, with three being first-time elections, while the US election saw a second defeat for a female presidential candidate, illustrating ongoing gender inequality in global leadership.
Global Leadership: Few Women Elected in 2024
In 2024, only four of 45 UN countries electing national leaders chose a woman, with three being first-time elections, while the US election saw a second defeat for a female presidential candidate, illustrating ongoing gender inequality in global leadership.
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28% Bias Score
2024 Bankruptcy Wave: Inflation and Shifting Trends Hit Retail Hard
In 2024, decreased consumer spending due to inflation and evolving trends caused at least 19 companies, including Big Lots, Party City, and Red Lobster, to file for bankruptcy, resulting in over 14,000 job losses and more than 7,100 store closures by November.
2024 Bankruptcy Wave: Inflation and Shifting Trends Hit Retail Hard
In 2024, decreased consumer spending due to inflation and evolving trends caused at least 19 companies, including Big Lots, Party City, and Red Lobster, to file for bankruptcy, resulting in over 14,000 job losses and more than 7,100 store closures by November.
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40% Bias Score
Deputy's Kindness Helps "Captain America" Continue Charitable Work
On Wednesday, while traveling to a Denver children's hospital event, "Captain America" (Matt Gnojek) experienced a motorcycle breakdown; however, Douglas County Sheriff's Deputy Zach Zepeski covered the towing costs, enabling Gnojek to later participate in a "Shop with a Cop" event.
Deputy's Kindness Helps "Captain America" Continue Charitable Work
On Wednesday, while traveling to a Denver children's hospital event, "Captain America" (Matt Gnojek) experienced a motorcycle breakdown; however, Douglas County Sheriff's Deputy Zach Zepeski covered the towing costs, enabling Gnojek to later participate in a "Shop with a Cop" event.
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20% Bias Score
Car attack at Magdeburg Christmas market kills two, injures dozens
On Friday evening, a car intentionally plowed into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing an adult and a toddler and injuring at least 68 people; a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian man with a permanent residency permit has been arrested as a suspect.
Car attack at Magdeburg Christmas market kills two, injures dozens
On Friday evening, a car intentionally plowed into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing an adult and a toddler and injuring at least 68 people; a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian man with a permanent residency permit has been arrested as a suspect.
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24% Bias Score
FDA Approves First Prescription Drug for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The FDA approved Zepbound, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, as the first prescription drug for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea in obese patients; clinical trials showed significant improvements in breathing disruptions and weight loss (18-20%), potentially impacting the 30 million Americans with...
FDA Approves First Prescription Drug for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The FDA approved Zepbound, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, as the first prescription drug for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea in obese patients; clinical trials showed significant improvements in breathing disruptions and weight loss (18-20%), potentially impacting the 30 million Americans with...
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44% Bias Score
Severe PTSD Diagnosed in 81% of Assessed Kenyan Facebook Content Moderators
A lawsuit filed in Kenya alleges that 81% of 144 assessed Facebook content moderators suffered severe PTSD due to exposure to graphic content, highlighting the mental health toll of the job and prompting calls for greater protection for these workers.
Severe PTSD Diagnosed in 81% of Assessed Kenyan Facebook Content Moderators
A lawsuit filed in Kenya alleges that 81% of 144 assessed Facebook content moderators suffered severe PTSD due to exposure to graphic content, highlighting the mental health toll of the job and prompting calls for greater protection for these workers.
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48% Bias Score
Manchin Calls Democratic Brand "Toxic," Advocates for Centrist Third Party
Senator Joe Manchin, leaving Congress after 15 years, calls the Democratic brand "toxic," citing a shift away from kitchen-table issues, and advocates for a centrist third party, "The American Party", due to the current polarization of the Democratic and Republican parties.
Manchin Calls Democratic Brand "Toxic," Advocates for Centrist Third Party
Senator Joe Manchin, leaving Congress after 15 years, calls the Democratic brand "toxic," citing a shift away from kitchen-table issues, and advocates for a centrist third party, "The American Party", due to the current polarization of the Democratic and Republican parties.
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48% Bias Score
Amazon Workers Strike Before Christmas, Causing Minor Shipping Delays
Thousands of Amazon workers are striking in four states during the final weekend before Christmas, potentially causing minor shipping delays for some customers, though Amazon maintains most deliveries will arrive on time.
Amazon Workers Strike Before Christmas, Causing Minor Shipping Delays
Thousands of Amazon workers are striking in four states during the final weekend before Christmas, potentially causing minor shipping delays for some customers, though Amazon maintains most deliveries will arrive on time.
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40% Bias Score
NSO Group Found Liable in WhatsApp Hacking Case
A US federal judge ruled that Israeli spyware firm NSO Group is liable for a 2019 hacking spree on WhatsApp, breaching over 1,000 users' accounts, setting a major legal precedent for the commercial spyware market and potentially deterring future similar activities.
NSO Group Found Liable in WhatsApp Hacking Case
A US federal judge ruled that Israeli spyware firm NSO Group is liable for a 2019 hacking spree on WhatsApp, breaching over 1,000 users' accounts, setting a major legal precedent for the commercial spyware market and potentially deterring future similar activities.
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52% Bias Score
Imminent US Government Shutdown Due to Elon Musk's Intervention
Due to Elon Musk's public opposition, a US government shutdown is imminent before Christmas, potentially impacting millions through delayed paychecks for federal workers and disruptions to essential services.
Imminent US Government Shutdown Due to Elon Musk's Intervention
Due to Elon Musk's public opposition, a US government shutdown is imminent before Christmas, potentially impacting millions through delayed paychecks for federal workers and disruptions to essential services.
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52% Bias Score
Volkswagen Averts Strikes with 35,000 Job Cut Deal
Volkswagen and German unions reached a deal to avert strikes, involving over 35,000 future job cuts and capacity reductions but avoiding immediate site closures or layoffs, after 70 grueling hours of negotiation.
Volkswagen Averts Strikes with 35,000 Job Cut Deal
Volkswagen and German unions reached a deal to avert strikes, involving over 35,000 future job cuts and capacity reductions but avoiding immediate site closures or layoffs, after 70 grueling hours of negotiation.
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48% Bias Score