Biden Commutes Sentences of 37 Federal Death Row Inmates
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life imprisonment on Monday, directly contradicting President-elect Donald Trump's plans to expand the death penalty; this leaves only three inmates facing execution.
Biden Commutes Sentences of 37 Federal Death Row Inmates
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life imprisonment on Monday, directly contradicting President-elect Donald Trump's plans to expand the death penalty; this leaves only three inmates facing execution.
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40% Bias Score
Exceptionally Preserved Woolly Mammoth Found in Thawing Siberian Crater
A 50,000-year-old, exceptionally preserved baby woolly mammoth, nicknamed Yana, was discovered in Russia's Batagai megaslump, a rapidly thawing crater releasing thousands of tons of organic carbon annually, highlighting both paleontological potential and climate change impacts.
Exceptionally Preserved Woolly Mammoth Found in Thawing Siberian Crater
A 50,000-year-old, exceptionally preserved baby woolly mammoth, nicknamed Yana, was discovered in Russia's Batagai megaslump, a rapidly thawing crater releasing thousands of tons of organic carbon annually, highlighting both paleontological potential and climate change impacts.
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32% Bias Score
Sydney Developer Charged Over Asbestos-Contaminated Mulch
Billionaire property developer Arnold Vitocco and his company VE Resource Recovery face 102 charges in the NSW Land and Environment Court for supplying asbestos-contaminated mulch, forcing the closure of 26 parks, schools, and hospitals across Sydney after an EPA investigation of over 300 sites.
Sydney Developer Charged Over Asbestos-Contaminated Mulch
Billionaire property developer Arnold Vitocco and his company VE Resource Recovery face 102 charges in the NSW Land and Environment Court for supplying asbestos-contaminated mulch, forcing the closure of 26 parks, schools, and hospitals across Sydney after an EPA investigation of over 300 sites.
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44% Bias Score
Australia Approves Extradition of Former US Pilot to US
Australian Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus approved the extradition of Daniel Duggan, a 56-year-old father and former US fighter pilot, to the US to face charges of unlawfully training Chinese military personnel between 2010 and 2012, potentially resulting in a 60-year prison sentence.
Australia Approves Extradition of Former US Pilot to US
Australian Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus approved the extradition of Daniel Duggan, a 56-year-old father and former US fighter pilot, to the US to face charges of unlawfully training Chinese military personnel between 2010 and 2012, potentially resulting in a 60-year prison sentence.
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64% Bias Score
Mpox Outbreak in Western Australia Linked to Anonymous Sexual Encounters
Western Australia has seen at least 15 mpox cases since October, mostly among gay and bisexual men, due to anonymous sexual encounters hindering contact tracing efforts; health authorities urge safe sex practices and testing.
Mpox Outbreak in Western Australia Linked to Anonymous Sexual Encounters
Western Australia has seen at least 15 mpox cases since October, mostly among gay and bisexual men, due to anonymous sexual encounters hindering contact tracing efforts; health authorities urge safe sex practices and testing.
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60% Bias Score
Ukraine Drone Strike Hits Key Russian Oil Facility
A Ukrainian drone attack caused a major fire at Russia's Steel Horse oil facility, impacting military supplies and the Druzhba pipeline's oil flow to Europe, following previous strikes on the facility and other pipeline supply bases.
Ukraine Drone Strike Hits Key Russian Oil Facility
A Ukrainian drone attack caused a major fire at Russia's Steel Horse oil facility, impacting military supplies and the Druzhba pipeline's oil flow to Europe, following previous strikes on the facility and other pipeline supply bases.
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48% Bias Score
NYC Subway Fire: Police Inaction Sparks Outrage
On Sunday morning in Brooklyn, NY, a 33-year-old man, Sebastin Zapeta, allegedly set a woman on fire on an F train; police officers passed the victim without intervening, leading to public outrage after the incident was captured on video.
NYC Subway Fire: Police Inaction Sparks Outrage
On Sunday morning in Brooklyn, NY, a 33-year-old man, Sebastin Zapeta, allegedly set a woman on fire on an F train; police officers passed the victim without intervening, leading to public outrage after the incident was captured on video.
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64% Bias Score
FDA Issues Class I Recall of Costco Eggs Over Salmonella Fears
Handsome Brook Farms recalled 10,800 units of Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs sold at 25 Costco stores across five states due to potential salmonella contamination; the FDA upgraded the recall to Class I, its highest risk level, although no illnesses have been reported.
FDA Issues Class I Recall of Costco Eggs Over Salmonella Fears
Handsome Brook Farms recalled 10,800 units of Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs sold at 25 Costco stores across five states due to potential salmonella contamination; the FDA upgraded the recall to Class I, its highest risk level, although no illnesses have been reported.
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52% Bias Score
Respiratory Virus Surge in US Causes School Closures, Event Cancellations
As of December 14, 2024, over a dozen US states report "very high" or "high" respiratory virus activity (flu, RSV, COVID-19), causing school closures and event cancellations, and a sharp rise in hospitalizations and deaths, particularly among the elderly due to low vaccination rates (41%).
Respiratory Virus Surge in US Causes School Closures, Event Cancellations
As of December 14, 2024, over a dozen US states report "very high" or "high" respiratory virus activity (flu, RSV, COVID-19), causing school closures and event cancellations, and a sharp rise in hospitalizations and deaths, particularly among the elderly due to low vaccination rates (41%).
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32% Bias Score
Melbourne Underworld Figure Gunned Down in \$3 Million Debt Dispute
Mahmoud Karam, 60, was fatally shot Friday night in Melbourne, Australia, in a suspected ambush linked to a \$3 million debt; two suspects are in custody, and the alleged mastermind fled to Dubai.
Melbourne Underworld Figure Gunned Down in \$3 Million Debt Dispute
Mahmoud Karam, 60, was fatally shot Friday night in Melbourne, Australia, in a suspected ambush linked to a \$3 million debt; two suspects are in custody, and the alleged mastermind fled to Dubai.
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40% Bias Score
Hamas Demands Further Concessions in Hostage Deal Amidst Ongoing Israeli Strikes
Hamas is demanding the release of Palestinian prisoners beyond agreed categories in exchange for 11 male hostages, complicating ceasefire negotiations while Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 16, including four children in a school, amidst a humanitarian crisis displacing 90% of Gaza's population...
Hamas Demands Further Concessions in Hostage Deal Amidst Ongoing Israeli Strikes
Hamas is demanding the release of Palestinian prisoners beyond agreed categories in exchange for 11 male hostages, complicating ceasefire negotiations while Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 16, including four children in a school, amidst a humanitarian crisis displacing 90% of Gaza's population...
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48% Bias Score
NYPD Chief Resigns Amidst Sexual Harassment Accusations
NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey resigned after Lieutenant Quathisha Epps accused him of sexual harassment and trading overtime for sexual favors, leading to an ongoing investigation and highlighting systemic issues within the department.
NYPD Chief Resigns Amidst Sexual Harassment Accusations
NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey resigned after Lieutenant Quathisha Epps accused him of sexual harassment and trading overtime for sexual favors, leading to an ongoing investigation and highlighting systemic issues within the department.
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68% Bias Score