Biden Grants Unprecedented Clemency to 1,539
President Biden commuted the sentences of 1,500 people and pardoned 39 others convicted of non-violent crimes, marking the largest single-day act of clemency in US history, exceeding even Barack Obama's 330 in 2017; this follows recent criticism of Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter.
Biden Grants Unprecedented Clemency to 1,539
President Biden commuted the sentences of 1,500 people and pardoned 39 others convicted of non-violent crimes, marking the largest single-day act of clemency in US history, exceeding even Barack Obama's 330 in 2017; this follows recent criticism of Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter.
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40% Bias Score
"900,000-Year-Old Tools Show Advanced Human Cognition in Spain"
"900,000-year-old stone tools discovered in Spain's El Barranc de la Boella demonstrate advanced knapping techniques, suggesting sophisticated planning and foresight by early humans, predating the Neanderthal-human split and connecting European and African technological advancements."
"900,000-Year-Old Tools Show Advanced Human Cognition in Spain"
"900,000-year-old stone tools discovered in Spain's El Barranc de la Boella demonstrate advanced knapping techniques, suggesting sophisticated planning and foresight by early humans, predating the Neanderthal-human split and connecting European and African technological advancements."
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36% Bias Score
Rinehart Urges Australia to Boost Natural Gas Production Amid Economic Downturn
At a Bush Summit in Orange, NSW, mining magnate Gina Rinehart urged Australia to boost natural gas production to address five consecutive quarters of negative economic growth per capita, rising energy costs, and unreliable renewable energy sources, while criticizing government regulations and approv...
Rinehart Urges Australia to Boost Natural Gas Production Amid Economic Downturn
At a Bush Summit in Orange, NSW, mining magnate Gina Rinehart urged Australia to boost natural gas production to address five consecutive quarters of negative economic growth per capita, rising energy costs, and unreliable renewable energy sources, while criticizing government regulations and approv...
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68% Bias Score
Train Driver Pay Deal Risks Worsening Christmas Rail Disruptions
Labour's 14% pay increase for train drivers, averaging nearly \£70,000 annually, is causing potential Christmas travel chaos due to reduced overtime availability, exposing the existing over-reliance on rest day working and impacting services already reduced due to planned engineering works.
Train Driver Pay Deal Risks Worsening Christmas Rail Disruptions
Labour's 14% pay increase for train drivers, averaging nearly \£70,000 annually, is causing potential Christmas travel chaos due to reduced overtime availability, exposing the existing over-reliance on rest day working and impacting services already reduced due to planned engineering works.
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60% Bias Score
Slight dip in Australian home values predicted for early 2025
Australian home values could slightly decrease in early 2025 due to sustained low buyer demand, despite a possible Reserve Bank interest rate reduction; however, the market showed resilience in 2024 with increased home numbers and sales but slowing growth.
Slight dip in Australian home values predicted for early 2025
Australian home values could slightly decrease in early 2025 due to sustained low buyer demand, despite a possible Reserve Bank interest rate reduction; however, the market showed resilience in 2024 with increased home numbers and sales but slowing growth.
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40% Bias Score
Vanguard introduces \u00a34 monthly fee for UK investors
Vanguard, the world's second-largest asset manager, is introducing a \u00a34 monthly fee for UK Personal Investing clients with under \u00a332,000 invested, starting in January 2024, impacting Sipp, Isa, and general accounts; while reducing the Vanguard Managed Isa management fee by a third.
Vanguard introduces \u00a34 monthly fee for UK investors
Vanguard, the world's second-largest asset manager, is introducing a \u00a34 monthly fee for UK Personal Investing clients with under \u00a332,000 invested, starting in January 2024, impacting Sipp, Isa, and general accounts; while reducing the Vanguard Managed Isa management fee by a third.
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16% Bias Score
Ancient Chinese Inscription Found on Jerusalem's Mount Zion
An ancient Chinese porcelain bowl shard inscribed with the phrase "Forever we will guard the eternal spring" was discovered on Jerusalem's Mount Zion, providing the first archaeological evidence of direct trade links between Imperial China, the Ottoman Empire, and the Holy Land during the 16th centu...
Ancient Chinese Inscription Found on Jerusalem's Mount Zion
An ancient Chinese porcelain bowl shard inscribed with the phrase "Forever we will guard the eternal spring" was discovered on Jerusalem's Mount Zion, providing the first archaeological evidence of direct trade links between Imperial China, the Ottoman Empire, and the Holy Land during the 16th centu...
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36% Bias Score
"Met Police Faces First-Ever Staff Strike Amid Budget Crisis and Return-to-Office Mandate"
"Over 50% of the 2,400 Met Police PCS union members voted to strike over a return-to-office mandate, impacting 999 call handlers, PCSOs, and child protection experts, potentially jeopardizing public safety amid existing budget cuts and staff reductions."
"Met Police Faces First-Ever Staff Strike Amid Budget Crisis and Return-to-Office Mandate"
"Over 50% of the 2,400 Met Police PCS union members voted to strike over a return-to-office mandate, impacting 999 call handlers, PCSOs, and child protection experts, potentially jeopardizing public safety amid existing budget cuts and staff reductions."
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56% Bias Score
Currys Warns of Price Rises After Labour's National Insurance Hike
Currys predicts £32 million in extra costs from Labour's National Insurance hike and other policy changes, which will likely result in price increases for electrical goods and reduced company investment.
Currys Warns of Price Rises After Labour's National Insurance Hike
Currys predicts £32 million in extra costs from Labour's National Insurance hike and other policy changes, which will likely result in price increases for electrical goods and reduced company investment.
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40% Bias Score
Party City Faces Potential Bankruptcy After Recent Restructuring
Party City, a national party supply retailer with 850 stores, is considering bankruptcy due to lagging sales and financial struggles following its emergence from Chapter 11 in 2023, facing increased competition and rising costs.
Party City Faces Potential Bankruptcy After Recent Restructuring
Party City, a national party supply retailer with 850 stores, is considering bankruptcy due to lagging sales and financial struggles following its emergence from Chapter 11 in 2023, facing increased competition and rising costs.
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44% Bias Score
Sydney Expat's Health Crisis Caused by Hidden Mould
A US expat in Sydney suffered 10 months of unexplained hives and rashes caused by hidden mould in her $800-a-week apartment, requiring her to vacate and discard contaminated belongings; a mould specialist confirmed widespread fungal spores throughout the property.
Sydney Expat's Health Crisis Caused by Hidden Mould
A US expat in Sydney suffered 10 months of unexplained hives and rashes caused by hidden mould in her $800-a-week apartment, requiring her to vacate and discard contaminated belongings; a mould specialist confirmed widespread fungal spores throughout the property.
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48% Bias Score
"Haiti Gang Leader Accused of Massacre of Over 100"
"Haitian gang leader Micanor Altès is accused of ordering the massacre of over 100 people, including elderly religious leaders, in Port-au-Prince between Friday and Saturday, allegedly to avenge his son's death; the killings highlight the escalating gang violence and humanitarian crisis in the count...
"Haiti Gang Leader Accused of Massacre of Over 100"
"Haitian gang leader Micanor Altès is accused of ordering the massacre of over 100 people, including elderly religious leaders, in Port-au-Prince between Friday and Saturday, allegedly to avenge his son's death; the killings highlight the escalating gang violence and humanitarian crisis in the count...
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44% Bias Score