Moon Added to World Monuments Fund's 2025 Watch List
For the first time, the World Monuments Fund included the Moon on its 2025 Watch list due to over 90 historic lunar sites, including Tranquility Base, being threatened by increasing lunar activities lacking preservation protocols; the Fund has contributed over $120 million to similar projects since ...
Moon Added to World Monuments Fund's 2025 Watch List
For the first time, the World Monuments Fund included the Moon on its 2025 Watch list due to over 90 historic lunar sites, including Tranquility Base, being threatened by increasing lunar activities lacking preservation protocols; the Fund has contributed over $120 million to similar projects since ...
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32% Bias Score
Senate Poised to Pass Laken Riley Act, Mandating Detention for Undocumented Migrants
The US Senate is nearing passage of the Laken Riley Act, a bill requiring detention of undocumented migrants charged with theft or burglary, reflecting a bipartisan compromise driven by political pressures and a high-profile murder case; the final vote was 61-35.
Senate Poised to Pass Laken Riley Act, Mandating Detention for Undocumented Migrants
The US Senate is nearing passage of the Laken Riley Act, a bill requiring detention of undocumented migrants charged with theft or burglary, reflecting a bipartisan compromise driven by political pressures and a high-profile murder case; the final vote was 61-35.
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44% Bias Score
Pompeii Spa: Elite Roman Baths Reveal Social and Political Gatherings
Archaeologists in Pompeii have unearthed a large, 30-person thermal bath complex connected to a banquet hall, suggesting elite Romans used elaborate spas for social and political gatherings, as depicted in Petronius Arbiter's "Satyricon.
Pompeii Spa: Elite Roman Baths Reveal Social and Political Gatherings
Archaeologists in Pompeii have unearthed a large, 30-person thermal bath complex connected to a banquet hall, suggesting elite Romans used elaborate spas for social and political gatherings, as depicted in Petronius Arbiter's "Satyricon.
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Louisiana Clears Homeless Encampments Before Super Bowl, Sparking Controversy
Ahead of the Super Bowl, Louisiana cleared homeless encampments near the New Orleans Superdome, relocating over 100 people to a \$16.2 million temporary warehouse, clashing with the city's long-term housing plans and raising concerns about effectiveness and cost.
Louisiana Clears Homeless Encampments Before Super Bowl, Sparking Controversy
Ahead of the Super Bowl, Louisiana cleared homeless encampments near the New Orleans Superdome, relocating over 100 people to a \$16.2 million temporary warehouse, clashing with the city's long-term housing plans and raising concerns about effectiveness and cost.
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52% Bias Score
Chinese Nationals on Trial in Landmark Fentanyl Trafficking Case
Two Chinese citizens stand trial in New York for trafficking over 200 kg of fentanyl precursor chemicals from China, enough to kill 25 million, underscoring the scale of the operation and challenges in combating the global opioid crisis.
Chinese Nationals on Trial in Landmark Fentanyl Trafficking Case
Two Chinese citizens stand trial in New York for trafficking over 200 kg of fentanyl precursor chemicals from China, enough to kill 25 million, underscoring the scale of the operation and challenges in combating the global opioid crisis.
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40% Bias Score
Cancer Diagnoses Rise Sharply Among Young US Women
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a rising trend of cancer diagnoses among younger women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting disparities in outcomes for Black women and the importance of early detection and patient advocacy.
Cancer Diagnoses Rise Sharply Among Young US Women
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a rising trend of cancer diagnoses among younger women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting disparities in outcomes for Black women and the importance of early detection and patient advocacy.
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44% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Fuels Xiaohongshu's Growth, Posing Censorship Challenges
Driven by a looming TikTok ban, a surge of US users are joining the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, creating challenges for content moderators due to China's strict censorship rules that extend beyond typical restrictions and affect posts deemed politically sensitive or culturally inappro...
TikTok Ban Fuels Xiaohongshu's Growth, Posing Censorship Challenges
Driven by a looming TikTok ban, a surge of US users are joining the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, creating challenges for content moderators due to China's strict censorship rules that extend beyond typical restrictions and affect posts deemed politically sensitive or culturally inappro...
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44% Bias Score
Biden Declares Equal Rights Amendment Ratified Amidst Legal Uncertainty
President Biden declared the Equal Rights Amendment ratified on Friday, despite legal challenges and the Archivist's refusal, aiming to enshrine equal rights for women in the Constitution.
Biden Declares Equal Rights Amendment Ratified Amidst Legal Uncertainty
President Biden declared the Equal Rights Amendment ratified on Friday, despite legal challenges and the Archivist's refusal, aiming to enshrine equal rights for women in the Constitution.
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Three-Phase Ceasefire Agreed Between Hamas and Israel
A three-phase ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel was reached on Wednesday, involving a phased Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza, a prisoner exchange, and the release of all remaining Israeli hostages; the first phase starts Sunday and includes a six-week ceasefire and significant humanita...
Three-Phase Ceasefire Agreed Between Hamas and Israel
A three-phase ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel was reached on Wednesday, involving a phased Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza, a prisoner exchange, and the release of all remaining Israeli hostages; the first phase starts Sunday and includes a six-week ceasefire and significant humanita...
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Drake Sues UMG for Defamation Over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us"
Canadian rapper Drake is suing UMG Recordings for defamation over Kendrick Lamar's song "Not Like Us," which he claims falsely accused him of being a pedophile and incited violence, resulting in an attack on his property on May 7, 2024, injuring his security guard.
Drake Sues UMG for Defamation Over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us"
Canadian rapper Drake is suing UMG Recordings for defamation over Kendrick Lamar's song "Not Like Us," which he claims falsely accused him of being a pedophile and incited violence, resulting in an attack on his property on May 7, 2024, injuring his security guard.
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40% Bias Score
Processed Red Meat Consumption Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
A study of over 133,000 individuals reveals a 13% higher dementia risk with daily consumption of a quarter-serving or more of processed red meat, accelerating brain aging by 1.6 years per serving; replacing red meat with plant-based proteins showed a 19% lower dementia risk.
Processed Red Meat Consumption Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
A study of over 133,000 individuals reveals a 13% higher dementia risk with daily consumption of a quarter-serving or more of processed red meat, accelerating brain aging by 1.6 years per serving; replacing red meat with plant-based proteins showed a 19% lower dementia risk.
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52% Bias Score
Southern California Wildfires: Investigations Underway After Eight Deaths and Thousands of Structures Destroyed
Devastating wildfires in Southern California have killed at least eight people and destroyed over 5,000 structures, with investigations into the causes of the Palisades and Eaton fires ongoing and expected to take months.
Southern California Wildfires: Investigations Underway After Eight Deaths and Thousands of Structures Destroyed
Devastating wildfires in Southern California have killed at least eight people and destroyed over 5,000 structures, with investigations into the causes of the Palisades and Eaton fires ongoing and expected to take months.
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28% Bias Score