Climate Change Exacerbated January 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires
Climate change amplified the size and intensity of the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires by approximately 25%, contributing to over 155 square kilometers burned and damage to over 12,000 structures, despite the fires occurring regardless.
Climate Change Exacerbated January 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires
Climate change amplified the size and intensity of the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires by approximately 25%, contributing to over 155 square kilometers burned and damage to over 12,000 structures, despite the fires occurring regardless.
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24% Bias Score
Peruvian Court Nullifies Keiko Fujimori's Money Laundering Trial
A Peruvian court declared null the trial against Keiko Fujimori and 32 others for money laundering, citing violations of their right to defense; the investigation will be returned to the preliminary inquiry phase.
Peruvian Court Nullifies Keiko Fujimori's Money Laundering Trial
A Peruvian court declared null the trial against Keiko Fujimori and 32 others for money laundering, citing violations of their right to defense; the investigation will be returned to the preliminary inquiry phase.
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24% Bias Score
Spain Announces 100% Tax on Non-EU Property Purchases to Combat Housing Crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a potential 100% tax on property purchases by non-EU citizens and increased taxes on short-term rentals to combat a housing shortage, while also creating a public body to build more homes. Non-EU residents bought 27,000 homes in Spain in 2023.
Spain Announces 100% Tax on Non-EU Property Purchases to Combat Housing Crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a potential 100% tax on property purchases by non-EU citizens and increased taxes on short-term rentals to combat a housing shortage, while also creating a public body to build more homes. Non-EU residents bought 27,000 homes in Spain in 2023.
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56% Bias Score
Meta to Lay Off 3,600 Employees Amidst Policy Overhaul
Meta will lay off approximately 3,600 employees, or 5% of its workforce, due to underperformance, as part of broader policy changes that include relaxing content moderation and ending third-party fact-checking programs, prompting criticism of political motivations.
Meta to Lay Off 3,600 Employees Amidst Policy Overhaul
Meta will lay off approximately 3,600 employees, or 5% of its workforce, due to underperformance, as part of broader policy changes that include relaxing content moderation and ending third-party fact-checking programs, prompting criticism of political motivations.
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Defends Against Russian Advance Amidst Uncertain US Support and Peace Prospects
One week before Donald Trump's potential return to the White House, Ukraine's military is on the defensive against Russia's advance in Donetsk, facing uncertainty about continued Western military aid and the prospects for peace negotiations.
Ukraine Defends Against Russian Advance Amidst Uncertain US Support and Peace Prospects
One week before Donald Trump's potential return to the White House, Ukraine's military is on the defensive against Russia's advance in Donetsk, facing uncertainty about continued Western military aid and the prospects for peace negotiations.
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44% Bias Score
Laken Riley Act Expands State Power in Immigration Enforcement
The Laken Riley Act, named after a college student murdered by an undocumented immigrant, grants states broader powers to sue the federal government over immigration enforcement, potentially impacting visa issuance and the detention of immigrants accused of crimes, despite potential legal challenges...
Laken Riley Act Expands State Power in Immigration Enforcement
The Laken Riley Act, named after a college student murdered by an undocumented immigrant, grants states broader powers to sue the federal government over immigration enforcement, potentially impacting visa issuance and the detention of immigrants accused of crimes, despite potential legal challenges...
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44% Bias Score
Biden to Remove Cuba from State Sponsors of Terrorism List
President Biden will remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism; however, this decision, made late in his administration, may be reversed by his successor. The administration claims a review found no evidence supporting Cuba's designation.
Biden to Remove Cuba from State Sponsors of Terrorism List
President Biden will remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism; however, this decision, made late in his administration, may be reversed by his successor. The administration claims a review found no evidence supporting Cuba's designation.
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12% Bias Score
Morales Misses Court Hearing, Faces Arrest Warrant"
Former Bolivian president Evo Morales missed a court hearing on Tuesday for human trafficking charges, citing health issues; the judge postponed the hearing until Friday, warning that failure to appear will result in an arrest warrant and asset seizure.
Morales Misses Court Hearing, Faces Arrest Warrant"
Former Bolivian president Evo Morales missed a court hearing on Tuesday for human trafficking charges, citing health issues; the judge postponed the hearing until Friday, warning that failure to appear will result in an arrest warrant and asset seizure.
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40% Bias Score
California Wildfire: How Some Homes Survived
Eric Martin's Altadena home survived the Eaton wildfire that destroyed nearly all neighboring structures, raising questions about the factors influencing survival amidst widespread devastation, including fire-resistant construction, landscaping, firefighter intervention, wind patterns, and chance.
California Wildfire: How Some Homes Survived
Eric Martin's Altadena home survived the Eaton wildfire that destroyed nearly all neighboring structures, raising questions about the factors influencing survival amidst widespread devastation, including fire-resistant construction, landscaping, firefighter intervention, wind patterns, and chance.
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40% Bias Score
HMPV Infections Rise, but WHO Says No Global Emergency
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections are increasing in some areas, particularly in China and Mexico, but the World Health Organization (WHO) does not consider it a global emergency; Mexico confirmed around 160 cases by January 6th, 2025, with one probable death under investigation.
HMPV Infections Rise, but WHO Says No Global Emergency
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections are increasing in some areas, particularly in China and Mexico, but the World Health Organization (WHO) does not consider it a global emergency; Mexico confirmed around 160 cases by January 6th, 2025, with one probable death under investigation.
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40% Bias Score
Hamas to Release 33 Hostages in Emerging Ceasefire Deal
A potential ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is emerging, with Hamas expected to release 33 hostages as a first phase, followed by negotiations to end the war, including issues regarding buffer zones and prisoner relocation.
Hamas to Release 33 Hostages in Emerging Ceasefire Deal
A potential ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is emerging, with Hamas expected to release 33 hostages as a first phase, followed by negotiations to end the war, including issues regarding buffer zones and prisoner relocation.
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36% Bias Score
Netanyahu and Biden Discuss Gaza Ceasefire Amidst Israeli Political Divisions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden discussed the progress of Gaza ceasefire negotiations, with Biden urging an immediate ceasefire and hostage release, while facing internal opposition from Israeli ministers who demand Hamas's destruction first.
Netanyahu and Biden Discuss Gaza Ceasefire Amidst Israeli Political Divisions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden discussed the progress of Gaza ceasefire negotiations, with Biden urging an immediate ceasefire and hostage release, while facing internal opposition from Israeli ministers who demand Hamas's destruction first.
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44% Bias Score