Wray Resigns as Trump Nominates Loyalists to Lead FBI
FBI Director Christopher Wray resigned Wednesday, ahead of his mandated 10-year term, to avoid further entanglement in partisan politics under President-elect Donald Trump, who has nominated Kash Patel as his replacement. This decision is seen by some as protecting the FBI's mission, while others fe...
Wray Resigns as Trump Nominates Loyalists to Lead FBI
FBI Director Christopher Wray resigned Wednesday, ahead of his mandated 10-year term, to avoid further entanglement in partisan politics under President-elect Donald Trump, who has nominated Kash Patel as his replacement. This decision is seen by some as protecting the FBI's mission, while others fe...
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56% Bias Score
Convictions Overturned in 2009 Double Homicide Case
Dominique Moore and Cedric Warren were released from prison Wednesday after their 2009 convictions for a double homicide were overturned due to withheld evidence about a key witness's mental health issues; the investigation was overseen by Roger Golubski, a deceased Kansas City, Kansas, police detec...
Convictions Overturned in 2009 Double Homicide Case
Dominique Moore and Cedric Warren were released from prison Wednesday after their 2009 convictions for a double homicide were overturned due to withheld evidence about a key witness's mental health issues; the investigation was overseen by Roger Golubski, a deceased Kansas City, Kansas, police detec...
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36% Bias Score
Real Ice Tests Arctic Sea Ice Thickening Method
A UK start-up, Real Ice, is testing a method to thicken Arctic sea ice by pumping seawater onto the surface, adding an average 20 inches in field tests, aiming to combat climate change-driven ice loss, but facing criticism over scalability and potential ecological impacts.
Real Ice Tests Arctic Sea Ice Thickening Method
A UK start-up, Real Ice, is testing a method to thicken Arctic sea ice by pumping seawater onto the surface, adding an average 20 inches in field tests, aiming to combat climate change-driven ice loss, but facing criticism over scalability and potential ecological impacts.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Suggests Kari Lake for Voice of America Director
President-elect Donald Trump announced Kari Lake, a conservative media personality and election denier, as his choice for Voice of America director, despite established procedures and concerns from VOA staff about potential interference and politicization of the news outlet.
Trump Suggests Kari Lake for Voice of America Director
President-elect Donald Trump announced Kari Lake, a conservative media personality and election denier, as his choice for Voice of America director, despite established procedures and concerns from VOA staff about potential interference and politicization of the news outlet.
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36% Bias Score
Lopez's "Kiss of the Spider Woman" Remake to Premiere at 2025 Sundance Film Festival
Jennifer Lopez's "Kiss of the Spider Woman" remake, produced by Ben Affleck and co-starring Diego Luna, will premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, from January 23 to February 2.
Lopez's "Kiss of the Spider Woman" Remake to Premiere at 2025 Sundance Film Festival
Jennifer Lopez's "Kiss of the Spider Woman" remake, produced by Ben Affleck and co-starring Diego Luna, will premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, from January 23 to February 2.
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36% Bias Score
UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Suspect Arrested, Fighting Extradition
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, was arrested in Pennsylvania and charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot outside a Manhattan hotel last week. Police recovered a 3D-printed gun and fake ID from Mangione, who is fighting extradition to New York.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Suspect Arrested, Fighting Extradition
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, was arrested in Pennsylvania and charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot outside a Manhattan hotel last week. Police recovered a 3D-printed gun and fake ID from Mangione, who is fighting extradition to New York.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey-Backed Attacks on SDF Weaken Fight Against ISIS in Syria
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have been forced to relocate ISIS detainees and halt anti-ISIS operations due to attacks by Turkish-backed militants, raising concerns about ISIS resurgence in Syria and complicating US efforts to prevent it.
Turkey-Backed Attacks on SDF Weaken Fight Against ISIS in Syria
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have been forced to relocate ISIS detainees and halt anti-ISIS operations due to attacks by Turkish-backed militants, raising concerns about ISIS resurgence in Syria and complicating US efforts to prevent it.
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40% Bias Score
Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund
Meta donated $1 million to President-elect Trump's inaugural fund, reversing its prior ban of Trump from its platforms; this follows a private meeting between Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Trump and suggests Meta is seeking influence in the incoming administration.
Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund
Meta donated $1 million to President-elect Trump's inaugural fund, reversing its prior ban of Trump from its platforms; this follows a private meeting between Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Trump and suggests Meta is seeking influence in the incoming administration.
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56% Bias Score
FBI Informant Pleads Guilty, Undermining Biden Corruption Claims
FBI informant Alexander Smirnov pleaded guilty to four charges, including tax evasion and obstructing justice, admitting to fabricating claims of bribery between Burisma and the Bidens; he faces 4–6 years in prison, and his plea concludes the special counsel's investigation.
FBI Informant Pleads Guilty, Undermining Biden Corruption Claims
FBI informant Alexander Smirnov pleaded guilty to four charges, including tax evasion and obstructing justice, admitting to fabricating claims of bribery between Burisma and the Bidens; he faces 4–6 years in prison, and his plea concludes the special counsel's investigation.
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36% Bias Score
"Unexplained NJ Drone Sightings Prompt Federal Investigation"
"Unexplained drone sightings near US military bases and President-elect Trump's golf course in New Jersey since November 18th are under federal investigation, prompting a meeting between state lawmakers and Homeland Security/FBI officials; the Pentagon denies Iranian involvement."
"Unexplained NJ Drone Sightings Prompt Federal Investigation"
"Unexplained drone sightings near US military bases and President-elect Trump's golf course in New Jersey since November 18th are under federal investigation, prompting a meeting between state lawmakers and Homeland Security/FBI officials; the Pentagon denies Iranian involvement."
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44% Bias Score
Brazilian President Lula Undergoes Brain Surgery, Scheduled for Additional Procedure
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent emergency brain surgery on Tuesday in Sao Paulo to drain a bleed outside his brain, followed by a scheduled endovascular procedure on Thursday to prevent future bleeding, after experiencing worsening headaches following a fall in October.
Brazilian President Lula Undergoes Brain Surgery, Scheduled for Additional Procedure
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent emergency brain surgery on Tuesday in Sao Paulo to drain a bleed outside his brain, followed by a scheduled endovascular procedure on Thursday to prevent future bleeding, after experiencing worsening headaches following a fall in October.
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36% Bias Score
"127 Civilians Killed in Renewed Sudan Violence"
"At least 127 civilians were killed in Sudan on Monday and Tuesday in attacks by warring parties, rights activists said, as the 20-month-old conflict intensifies, with barrel bombs hitting a market in North Darfur and artillery fire targeting Omdurman. "
"127 Civilians Killed in Renewed Sudan Violence"
"At least 127 civilians were killed in Sudan on Monday and Tuesday in attacks by warring parties, rights activists said, as the 20-month-old conflict intensifies, with barrel bombs hitting a market in North Darfur and artillery fire targeting Omdurman. "
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36% Bias Score