Baby Born at Sea on Deadly Migrant Route to Canary Islands
A baby was born on a migrant boat off the coast of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands on Monday, highlighting the dangers of the Atlantic migration route; at least 10,457 migrants died or disappeared attempting this route in 2024, causing political tension in Spain.
Baby Born at Sea on Deadly Migrant Route to Canary Islands
A baby was born on a migrant boat off the coast of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands on Monday, highlighting the dangers of the Atlantic migration route; at least 10,457 migrants died or disappeared attempting this route in 2024, causing political tension in Spain.
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44% Bias Score
California Wildfire Crisis: 2.8 Million Home Insurance Policies Canceled, New Regulations Raise Costs
Facing a wildfire crisis, California insurers canceled 2.8 million homeowner policies (2020-2022), forcing many into a state-run plan with higher premiums and less coverage; new regulations aim to improve access but could dramatically increase costs.
California Wildfire Crisis: 2.8 Million Home Insurance Policies Canceled, New Regulations Raise Costs
Facing a wildfire crisis, California insurers canceled 2.8 million homeowner policies (2020-2022), forcing many into a state-run plan with higher premiums and less coverage; new regulations aim to improve access but could dramatically increase costs.
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32% Bias Score
Wildfires Transform Soil Chromium into Airborne Carcinogen
Wildfires transform benign chromium in soil into toxic airborne chromium 6, a carcinogen, increasing health risks for nearby communities and firefighters; a study in California found toxic chromium levels seven times higher in burned areas, persisting even after rainfall.
Wildfires Transform Soil Chromium into Airborne Carcinogen
Wildfires transform benign chromium in soil into toxic airborne chromium 6, a carcinogen, increasing health risks for nearby communities and firefighters; a study in California found toxic chromium levels seven times higher in burned areas, persisting even after rainfall.
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32% Bias Score
Israel Imposes Strict Media Rules After War Crimes Accusation
Israel's defense forces announced new media guidelines to protect soldiers after a Brazilian court ordered an investigation into war crime accusations against an Israeli soldier visiting the country, prompting the soldier to flee before returning to Israel.
Israel Imposes Strict Media Rules After War Crimes Accusation
Israel's defense forces announced new media guidelines to protect soldiers after a Brazilian court ordered an investigation into war crime accusations against an Israeli soldier visiting the country, prompting the soldier to flee before returning to Israel.
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52% Bias Score
Biden Administration Appeals Plea Deal for 9/11 Mastermind
The Biden administration appealed a plea deal for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, arguing it would prevent the government from seeking the death penalty, despite the deal's initial approval by the Department of Defense; this follows objections from victims' families and Republicans.
Biden Administration Appeals Plea Deal for 9/11 Mastermind
The Biden administration appealed a plea deal for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, arguing it would prevent the government from seeking the death penalty, despite the deal's initial approval by the Department of Defense; this follows objections from victims' families and Republicans.
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48% Bias Score
Petro Skips Maduro's Inauguration Amidst Venezuelan Human Rights Concerns
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced he will not attend Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's inauguration on January 10th due to the arrest of human rights defender Carlos Correa and other events, despite pressure from former Colombian presidents and other figures.
Petro Skips Maduro's Inauguration Amidst Venezuelan Human Rights Concerns
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced he will not attend Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's inauguration on January 10th due to the arrest of human rights defender Carlos Correa and other events, despite pressure from former Colombian presidents and other figures.
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44% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking: Increased Misinformation Risk
Meta ended its fact-checking partnerships for Facebook and Instagram in the US, shifting to community flagging, which will likely increase misinformation and harm children's online safety. Parents should teach children critical evaluation skills to combat this.
Meta Ends Fact-Checking: Increased Misinformation Risk
Meta ended its fact-checking partnerships for Facebook and Instagram in the US, shifting to community flagging, which will likely increase misinformation and harm children's online safety. Parents should teach children critical evaluation skills to combat this.
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48% Bias Score
Panama Supports Venezuelan Opposition Leader's Claim of Election Victory
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia delivered copies of the July 28th presidential election records to Panama's President José Raúl Mulino, claiming victory over Nicolás Maduro; the records are now in Panama's custody, while Maduro plans his inauguration for January 10th.
Panama Supports Venezuelan Opposition Leader's Claim of Election Victory
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia delivered copies of the July 28th presidential election records to Panama's President José Raúl Mulino, claiming victory over Nicolás Maduro; the records are now in Panama's custody, while Maduro plans his inauguration for January 10th.
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52% Bias Score
AI to Reduce Workforces: WEF Report
The World Economic Forum's latest report shows 41% of employers plan to reduce their workforce due to AI automation by 2030, while 77% will reskill workers to collaborate with AI; however, unlike previous reports, this year's report doesn't predict net positive job growth from AI.
AI to Reduce Workforces: WEF Report
The World Economic Forum's latest report shows 41% of employers plan to reduce their workforce due to AI automation by 2030, while 77% will reskill workers to collaborate with AI; however, unlike previous reports, this year's report doesn't predict net positive job growth from AI.
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48% Bias Score
Weak, Late La Niña Impacts US Weather
A weak La Niña weather pattern arrived late in 2024, affecting US weather differently than typical La Niñas. Northern California experienced heavy rainfall, while Southern California faced severe drought. The Midwest saw increased rainfall, but the South and central US experienced unusually cold tem...
Weak, Late La Niña Impacts US Weather
A weak La Niña weather pattern arrived late in 2024, affecting US weather differently than typical La Niñas. Northern California experienced heavy rainfall, while Southern California faced severe drought. The Midwest saw increased rainfall, but the South and central US experienced unusually cold tem...
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20% Bias Score
Ukrainian Drone Strike Disrupts Russian Airfield Operations
Ukrainian drones attacked a Russian oil depot near the Engels-2 military airfield, causing a large fire and disrupting Russian air operations; this follows a pattern of long-range drone strikes deep into Russian territory.
Ukrainian Drone Strike Disrupts Russian Airfield Operations
Ukrainian drones attacked a Russian oil depot near the Engels-2 military airfield, causing a large fire and disrupting Russian air operations; this follows a pattern of long-range drone strikes deep into Russian territory.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Considers National Emergency to Impose Universal Tariffs
President-elect Trump is considering declaring a national economic emergency to justify imposing universal tariffs on both allied and adversarial nations, using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), potentially bypassing standard trade law procedures and facing legal challenges.
Trump Considers National Emergency to Impose Universal Tariffs
President-elect Trump is considering declaring a national economic emergency to justify imposing universal tariffs on both allied and adversarial nations, using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), potentially bypassing standard trade law procedures and facing legal challenges.
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48% Bias Score