UK Fears Russian Retaliation Against Gibraltar and Cyprus
The UK is holding emergency talks with Gibraltar and Cyprus amid fears of Russian retaliation for Ukraine's use of British-made Storm Shadow missiles; the threat level to UK military bases in both locations is 'substantial', meaning an attack is likely.
UK Fears Russian Retaliation Against Gibraltar and Cyprus
The UK is holding emergency talks with Gibraltar and Cyprus amid fears of Russian retaliation for Ukraine's use of British-made Storm Shadow missiles; the threat level to UK military bases in both locations is 'substantial', meaning an attack is likely.
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60% Bias Score
Scotland's 2024-25 Budget: Tax Freezes, Spending Increases, and Public Sector Pay Rise
Scotland's 2024-25 budget freezes higher income tax thresholds, increases health and social care funding by £2 billion, ends council tax freezes, and provides a 9% public sector pay rise over three years, while other sectors receive varied levels of support.
Scotland's 2024-25 Budget: Tax Freezes, Spending Increases, and Public Sector Pay Rise
Scotland's 2024-25 budget freezes higher income tax thresholds, increases health and social care funding by £2 billion, ends council tax freezes, and provides a 9% public sector pay rise over three years, while other sectors receive varied levels of support.
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32% Bias Score
Scottish Budget 2024: Higher Taxes for Thousands, Increased Benefits Spending
The 2024 Scottish Budget freezes higher income tax thresholds, impacting tens of thousands of taxpayers, while increasing benefits spending by £800 million and potentially allowing for unlimited council tax increases; the budget also includes a 40% business rates relief for hospitality but excludes ...
Scottish Budget 2024: Higher Taxes for Thousands, Increased Benefits Spending
The 2024 Scottish Budget freezes higher income tax thresholds, impacting tens of thousands of taxpayers, while increasing benefits spending by £800 million and potentially allowing for unlimited council tax increases; the budget also includes a 40% business rates relief for hospitality but excludes ...
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52% Bias Score
Matt Wright's Pilot's License Revoked After Fatal Helicopter Crash
Following the fatal 2022 helicopter crash that killed his Netflix co-star, Chris Wilson, Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright had his pilot's license and his company's air operator's certificate revoked by CASA; he has appealed, but faces a three-year wait to reapply if unsuccessful, and also faces tri...
Matt Wright's Pilot's License Revoked After Fatal Helicopter Crash
Following the fatal 2022 helicopter crash that killed his Netflix co-star, Chris Wilson, Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright had his pilot's license and his company's air operator's certificate revoked by CASA; he has appealed, but faces a three-year wait to reapply if unsuccessful, and also faces tri...
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48% Bias Score
Scottish Budget 2024-25: Shortfall in Revenue and Unresolved Tax Disparities
Scotland's 2024-25 budget, presented by Finance Secretary Shona Robison, includes an £800 million increase in devolved benefits to nearly £7 billion, but fails to address the cross-border tax gap, leaving higher earners paying more than in England while lower earners gain only 50p weekly; projected ...
Scottish Budget 2024-25: Shortfall in Revenue and Unresolved Tax Disparities
Scotland's 2024-25 budget, presented by Finance Secretary Shona Robison, includes an £800 million increase in devolved benefits to nearly £7 billion, but fails to address the cross-border tax gap, leaving higher earners paying more than in England while lower earners gain only 50p weekly; projected ...
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76% Bias Score
Illinois Mayor Loses Re-election Bid Amidst Financial Scandal
Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard lost her bid for re-election on Tuesday night after an intense caucus meeting where she was seen yelling and subsequently filing a lawsuit; the incident follows a string of controversies surrounding her spending habits and financial mismanagement of the town's funds.
Illinois Mayor Loses Re-election Bid Amidst Financial Scandal
Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard lost her bid for re-election on Tuesday night after an intense caucus meeting where she was seen yelling and subsequently filing a lawsuit; the incident follows a string of controversies surrounding her spending habits and financial mismanagement of the town's funds.
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56% Bias Score
Tennessee Senator Arrested for DUI and Hit and Run
Tennessee state Senator Ken Yager, 77, was arrested in Georgia on Tuesday for DUI and hit and run after failing a field sobriety test following an alleged incident on Jekyll Island; he could lose his position as Republican Senate Caucus Chair if indicted.
Tennessee Senator Arrested for DUI and Hit and Run
Tennessee state Senator Ken Yager, 77, was arrested in Georgia on Tuesday for DUI and hit and run after failing a field sobriety test following an alleged incident on Jekyll Island; he could lose his position as Republican Senate Caucus Chair if indicted.
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32% Bias Score
Close Family Releases Book Detailing Mental Illness Struggles
Glenn Close's sister Jessie and nephew Calen released "Silence You," a book detailing their mental illness journeys, aiming to reduce stigma and help others; Glenn Close strongly endorsed the book, highlighting its honest portrayal of family resilience.
Close Family Releases Book Detailing Mental Illness Struggles
Glenn Close's sister Jessie and nephew Calen released "Silence You," a book detailing their mental illness journeys, aiming to reduce stigma and help others; Glenn Close strongly endorsed the book, highlighting its honest portrayal of family resilience.
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24% Bias Score
Labour MPs Face Backlash Over Inheritance Tax on Farms
329 Labour MPs voted against a motion to scrap a new inheritance tax on farms worth over £1 million, despite representing constituencies with thousands of farms, sparking anger among rural voters and concerns about the future of family farms.
Labour MPs Face Backlash Over Inheritance Tax on Farms
329 Labour MPs voted against a motion to scrap a new inheritance tax on farms worth over £1 million, despite representing constituencies with thousands of farms, sparking anger among rural voters and concerns about the future of family farms.
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64% Bias Score
Ancient Alaskan Dog Bones Push Back Human-Canine Coexistence Timeline by 2,000 Years
New research analyzing ancient canine bones in Alaska suggests humans and dogs coexisted around 10,000 BC, 2,000 years earlier than previously thought; salmon protein traces found in the bones indicate humans fed the dogs, supporting domestication.
Ancient Alaskan Dog Bones Push Back Human-Canine Coexistence Timeline by 2,000 Years
New research analyzing ancient canine bones in Alaska suggests humans and dogs coexisted around 10,000 BC, 2,000 years earlier than previously thought; salmon protein traces found in the bones indicate humans fed the dogs, supporting domestication.
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28% Bias Score
Chicago Mayor Faces Backlash Over $400 Million Migrant Spending Amid Budget Crisis
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faced furious residents at a town hall over his $400 million spending on migrant services, amid a $1 billion city budget deficit, and a failed attempt to raise property taxes to cover the costs.
Chicago Mayor Faces Backlash Over $400 Million Migrant Spending Amid Budget Crisis
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faced furious residents at a town hall over his $400 million spending on migrant services, amid a $1 billion city budget deficit, and a failed attempt to raise property taxes to cover the costs.
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60% Bias Score
Ocasio-Cortez Eyes Top House Oversight Committee Post Amid 2028 White House Speculation
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is considering a bid to lead House Democrats on the Oversight Committee, a move seen as potentially positioning her for a future presidential run, as Democrats prepare for challenges under Republican control of Congress.
Ocasio-Cortez Eyes Top House Oversight Committee Post Amid 2028 White House Speculation
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is considering a bid to lead House Democrats on the Oversight Committee, a move seen as potentially positioning her for a future presidential run, as Democrats prepare for challenges under Republican control of Congress.
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44% Bias Score