Israeli Airstrike Kills 11 Palestinians in Gaza, Including Top Police Officials
An Israeli airstrike in Al-Mawasi, southern Gaza, killed at least 11 Palestinians, including two top police officials, Maj. Gen. Mahmoud Salah and Maj. Gen. Hussam Shahwan, on Thursday, according to local officials and the Israeli military, amid Israel's ongoing offensive that has severely impacted ...
Israeli Airstrike Kills 11 Palestinians in Gaza, Including Top Police Officials
An Israeli airstrike in Al-Mawasi, southern Gaza, killed at least 11 Palestinians, including two top police officials, Maj. Gen. Mahmoud Salah and Maj. Gen. Hussam Shahwan, on Thursday, according to local officials and the Israeli military, amid Israel's ongoing offensive that has severely impacted ...
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44% Bias Score
US Debt Ceiling Reinstated, Setting Stage for January Showdown
The US debt ceiling was reinstated Thursday at nearly $36.2 trillion, but a projected dip in debt allows for continued borrowing until at least mid-January; President-elect Trump is demanding immediate action, while Republicans face internal divisions over spending cuts, setting up a major challenge...
US Debt Ceiling Reinstated, Setting Stage for January Showdown
The US debt ceiling was reinstated Thursday at nearly $36.2 trillion, but a projected dip in debt allows for continued borrowing until at least mid-January; President-elect Trump is demanding immediate action, while Republicans face internal divisions over spending cuts, setting up a major challenge...
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44% Bias Score
Syria's Interim Government Faces Backlash Over Curriculum Changes
Syria's interim government, led by Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), announced controversial changes to the school curriculum, including replacing secular phrases with religiously-toned ones and removing a chapter on the origins of life, sparking public outrage and questions about the government's mandate...
Syria's Interim Government Faces Backlash Over Curriculum Changes
Syria's interim government, led by Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), announced controversial changes to the school curriculum, including replacing secular phrases with religiously-toned ones and removing a chapter on the origins of life, sparking public outrage and questions about the government's mandate...
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48% Bias Score
Quadrantid Meteor Shower Peaks January 3, 2025
The Quadrantid meteor shower, peaking January 3, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET, offers a brief but intense display, originating from asteroid 2003 EH1 and possibly Comet 96P/Machholz, with optimal viewing before dawn in Alaska, Hawaii, and far eastern Asia.
Quadrantid Meteor Shower Peaks January 3, 2025
The Quadrantid meteor shower, peaking January 3, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET, offers a brief but intense display, originating from asteroid 2003 EH1 and possibly Comet 96P/Machholz, with optimal viewing before dawn in Alaska, Hawaii, and far eastern Asia.
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16% Bias Score
Deepfakes in Schools: A Growing Threat Requiring Urgent Action
A survey shows 40% of students and 29% of teachers have seen school-related deepfakes; 15% of students and 11% saw intimate ones; yet most schools lack policies to address this, leaving parents to educate children about deepfake dangers and prevention.
Deepfakes in Schools: A Growing Threat Requiring Urgent Action
A survey shows 40% of students and 29% of teachers have seen school-related deepfakes; 15% of students and 11% saw intimate ones; yet most schools lack policies to address this, leaving parents to educate children about deepfake dangers and prevention.
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48% Bias Score
Malfunctioning Baby Box in Bari Leads to Infant Death
A one-month-old male infant was found dead in a church baby box in Bari, Italy, on Thursday due to an alarm system malfunction that failed to alert the priest; an autopsy will determine cause of death.
Malfunctioning Baby Box in Bari Leads to Infant Death
A one-month-old male infant was found dead in a church baby box in Bari, Italy, on Thursday due to an alarm system malfunction that failed to alert the priest; an autopsy will determine cause of death.
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48% Bias Score
Record US Retail Store Closures in 2024
Over 7,300 US retail stores closed in 2024, a 57% increase from 2023, due to high inflation, competition from larger retailers, and strategic errors; this impacted various chains, including Family Dollar, CVS, Walgreens, and Big Lots.
Record US Retail Store Closures in 2024
Over 7,300 US retail stores closed in 2024, a 57% increase from 2023, due to high inflation, competition from larger retailers, and strategic errors; this impacted various chains, including Family Dollar, CVS, Walgreens, and Big Lots.
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52% Bias Score
Montenegro Mass Shooting: 12 Dead, Gun Control Debate Reignited
On Wednesday, Aleksandar Aco Martinovic, 45, killed 12 people, including children, in Cetinje, Montenegro, after a restaurant brawl, before dying by suicide; the motive remains unknown, but police noted his history of illegal weapons possession and intoxication.
Montenegro Mass Shooting: 12 Dead, Gun Control Debate Reignited
On Wednesday, Aleksandar Aco Martinovic, 45, killed 12 people, including children, in Cetinje, Montenegro, after a restaurant brawl, before dying by suicide; the motive remains unknown, but police noted his history of illegal weapons possession and intoxication.
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36% Bias Score
Narrowest House Majority in Nearly 100 Years Threatens Republican Agenda
Republicans secured a narrow 220-215 House majority, the slimmest in nearly 100 years, with further reductions expected from GOP departures and non-participation, jeopardizing their agenda and Speaker Mike Johnson's position.
Narrowest House Majority in Nearly 100 Years Threatens Republican Agenda
Republicans secured a narrow 220-215 House majority, the slimmest in nearly 100 years, with further reductions expected from GOP departures and non-participation, jeopardizing their agenda and Speaker Mike Johnson's position.
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48% Bias Score
Global Tourism Rebounds; Aeromexico, Saudia, and Delta Top Punctuality Rankings
The UN confirms global tourism's 2024 return to pre-pandemic levels; Cirium ranks Aeromexico, Saudia, and Delta as the world's most punctual airlines, with Riyadh King Khalid International Airport achieving top airport honors.
Global Tourism Rebounds; Aeromexico, Saudia, and Delta Top Punctuality Rankings
The UN confirms global tourism's 2024 return to pre-pandemic levels; Cirium ranks Aeromexico, Saudia, and Delta as the world's most punctual airlines, with Riyadh King Khalid International Airport achieving top airport honors.
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32% Bias Score
House Speaker Vote Could Delay Trump's Win Certification
House Republicans are facing a critical vote on Friday to elect Mike Johnson as Speaker, with failure potentially delaying the January 6th certification of Donald Trump's presidential win; the lack of a Speaker leaves Congress unable to conduct official business, creating uncertainty around the tran...
House Speaker Vote Could Delay Trump's Win Certification
House Republicans are facing a critical vote on Friday to elect Mike Johnson as Speaker, with failure potentially delaying the January 6th certification of Donald Trump's presidential win; the lack of a Speaker leaves Congress unable to conduct official business, creating uncertainty around the tran...
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56% Bias Score
179 Killed in South Korea's Deadliest Plane Crash in Three Decades
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 plane crash-landed in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 out of 181 people onboard, making it the deadliest aviation accident in the country in almost 30 years; the damaged flight data recorder will be sent to the US for analysis.
179 Killed in South Korea's Deadliest Plane Crash in Three Decades
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 plane crash-landed in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 out of 181 people onboard, making it the deadliest aviation accident in the country in almost 30 years; the damaged flight data recorder will be sent to the US for analysis.
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24% Bias Score