Trans Woman's Struggle Highlights US Economic Hardship
Chiugo Akujuobi, a 26-year-old trans woman, survives on food pantries and friends' help after fleeing transphobic abuse in Houston; their financial struggles exemplify the difficulties faced by low-income Americans amidst persistent inflation and the potential impact of new tariffs.
Trans Woman's Struggle Highlights US Economic Hardship
Chiugo Akujuobi, a 26-year-old trans woman, survives on food pantries and friends' help after fleeing transphobic abuse in Houston; their financial struggles exemplify the difficulties faced by low-income Americans amidst persistent inflation and the potential impact of new tariffs.
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24% Bias Score
Party City Files for Second Bankruptcy in Less Than Two Years
Party City, the nation's largest party supply chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Saturday, its second in less than two years, after announcing store closures starting February 28th and impacting approximately 12,000 employees; about 95% will be retained through the wind-down process; stores w...
Party City Files for Second Bankruptcy in Less Than Two Years
Party City, the nation's largest party supply chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Saturday, its second in less than two years, after announcing store closures starting February 28th and impacting approximately 12,000 employees; about 95% will be retained through the wind-down process; stores w...
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36% Bias Score
Biden Remains Silent as Trump's Actions Threaten Government Shutdown
President Joe Biden is staying out of the spotlight as a government shutdown looms, with Democrats blaming President-elect Trump's rejection of a funding deal negotiated by House Speaker Mike Johnson for the potential crisis; the deadline to avoid a shutdown is Friday.
Biden Remains Silent as Trump's Actions Threaten Government Shutdown
President Joe Biden is staying out of the spotlight as a government shutdown looms, with Democrats blaming President-elect Trump's rejection of a funding deal negotiated by House Speaker Mike Johnson for the potential crisis; the deadline to avoid a shutdown is Friday.
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52% Bias Score
Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv Kills One, Damages Embassies
A Russian missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, killed one and injured 12, damaging several embassies while Ukrainian air defenses intercepted all five ballistic missiles launched; Russia claims the attack targeted military sites in response to a prior Ukrainian attack.
Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv Kills One, Damages Embassies
A Russian missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, killed one and injured 12, damaging several embassies while Ukrainian air defenses intercepted all five ballistic missiles launched; Russia claims the attack targeted military sites in response to a prior Ukrainian attack.
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36% Bias Score
Reporters Without Borders Condemns Apple's AI Feature for False News Summary
Reporters Without Borders is urging Apple to remove its AI news summarization feature after it generated a false headline about the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect, falsely attributing it to the BBC, raising concerns about misinformation and media credibility.
Reporters Without Borders Condemns Apple's AI Feature for False News Summary
Reporters Without Borders is urging Apple to remove its AI news summarization feature after it generated a false headline about the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect, falsely attributing it to the BBC, raising concerns about misinformation and media credibility.
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36% Bias Score
House Fails to Pass Funding Bill, Government Shutdown Looms
The US House of Representatives failed to pass a government funding bill on Thursday, jeopardizing government operations by Friday, due to opposition from both Democrats and a significant number of Republicans, alongside President-elect Trump rejecting an earlier bipartisan deal and demanding the de...
House Fails to Pass Funding Bill, Government Shutdown Looms
The US House of Representatives failed to pass a government funding bill on Thursday, jeopardizing government operations by Friday, due to opposition from both Democrats and a significant number of Republicans, alongside President-elect Trump rejecting an earlier bipartisan deal and demanding the de...
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40% Bias Score
KMFDM Rejects Blame in Wake of School Shootings
Following recent school shootings where perpetrators wore KMFDM shirts, the German industrial rock band has again been thrust into the spotlight, prompting them to reiterate their strong stance against violence and oppression, while highlighting the need to focus on gun control rather than scapegoat...
KMFDM Rejects Blame in Wake of School Shootings
Following recent school shootings where perpetrators wore KMFDM shirts, the German industrial rock band has again been thrust into the spotlight, prompting them to reiterate their strong stance against violence and oppression, while highlighting the need to focus on gun control rather than scapegoat...
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64% Bias Score
US Troop Presence in Syria Doubles Amidst High-Level Delegation Visit to Damascus
The Pentagon announced the U.S. has approximately 2,000 troops in Syria, double the previously reported number, deployed to fight ISIS; a high-level U.S. delegation will visit Damascus to discuss counter-terrorism strategies and the search for journalist Austin Tice.
US Troop Presence in Syria Doubles Amidst High-Level Delegation Visit to Damascus
The Pentagon announced the U.S. has approximately 2,000 troops in Syria, double the previously reported number, deployed to fight ISIS; a high-level U.S. delegation will visit Damascus to discuss counter-terrorism strategies and the search for journalist Austin Tice.
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40% Bias Score
US Government Shutdown Looms Amid Trump-Musk Political Crisis
A US government shutdown is likely before Christmas due to a failed year-end spending bill, triggered by Elon Musk's social media actions and President-elect Trump's unsuccessful demand for increased debt spending authority, creating political chaos and uncertainty.
US Government Shutdown Looms Amid Trump-Musk Political Crisis
A US government shutdown is likely before Christmas due to a failed year-end spending bill, triggered by Elon Musk's social media actions and President-elect Trump's unsuccessful demand for increased debt spending authority, creating political chaos and uncertainty.
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60% Bias Score
Mangione Faces 15 Charges After Dramatic Cross-State Transfer
On Thursday, Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, completed a highly publicized transfer from Pennsylvania to a New York federal prison, facing 15 charges including first-degree murder and federal murder which carries the death penalty, following court hearings a...
Mangione Faces 15 Charges After Dramatic Cross-State Transfer
On Thursday, Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, completed a highly publicized transfer from Pennsylvania to a New York federal prison, facing 15 charges including first-degree murder and federal murder which carries the death penalty, following court hearings a...
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44% Bias Score
DOJ Sues CVS for Allegedly Filling Illegal Opioid Prescriptions
The US Department of Justice sued CVS on Wednesday for allegedly filling illegal opioid prescriptions from 2013 onward, violating the Controlled Substances Act, ignoring red flags, and contributing to patient deaths; this follows a $5 billion settlement with state and local governments in 2022 but r...
DOJ Sues CVS for Allegedly Filling Illegal Opioid Prescriptions
The US Department of Justice sued CVS on Wednesday for allegedly filling illegal opioid prescriptions from 2013 onward, violating the Controlled Substances Act, ignoring red flags, and contributing to patient deaths; this follows a $5 billion settlement with state and local governments in 2022 but r...
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48% Bias Score
OpenAI Launches Phone-Based ChatGPT, Expanding Access Amidst Growing Competition
OpenAI launched a phone-based ChatGPT on Wednesday, accessible via 1-800-CHATGPT (US) and WhatsApp globally, offering voice conversations for users with limited internet, with a 15-minute monthly limit, raising accessibility and privacy concerns amidst intense industry competition.
OpenAI Launches Phone-Based ChatGPT, Expanding Access Amidst Growing Competition
OpenAI launched a phone-based ChatGPT on Wednesday, accessible via 1-800-CHATGPT (US) and WhatsApp globally, offering voice conversations for users with limited internet, with a 15-minute monthly limit, raising accessibility and privacy concerns amidst intense industry competition.
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36% Bias Score