University of Iowa to Close Gender Studies Department Amidst Statewide DEI Rollbacks
The University of Iowa announced plans to close its Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies and American Studies departments, merging them into a new Social and Cultural Analysis major by July 1, 2025, following a state-level push to scale back DEI initiatives; the decision is pending board approval.
University of Iowa to Close Gender Studies Department Amidst Statewide DEI Rollbacks
The University of Iowa announced plans to close its Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies and American Studies departments, merging them into a new Social and Cultural Analysis major by July 1, 2025, following a state-level push to scale back DEI initiatives; the decision is pending board approval.
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44% Bias Score
\"The Six Triple Eight\": Untold Story of Black Women in WWII
\"The Six Triple Eight\", a new Netflix film, details the WWII contributions of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, a predominantly Black, female unit that processed 17 million pieces of backlogged mail, significantly improving troop morale and highlighting their often-overlooked contribu...
\"The Six Triple Eight\": Untold Story of Black Women in WWII
\"The Six Triple Eight\", a new Netflix film, details the WWII contributions of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, a predominantly Black, female unit that processed 17 million pieces of backlogged mail, significantly improving troop morale and highlighting their often-overlooked contribu...
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32% Bias Score
Trump Proposes U.S. Control Over Canada, Greenland, and Panama Canal
President-elect Trump proposed on Wednesday that the U.S. retake control of Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal, sparking international concern and rejection from the affected countries, despite his claims of unfair pricing and Chinese influence over the canal.
Trump Proposes U.S. Control Over Canada, Greenland, and Panama Canal
President-elect Trump proposed on Wednesday that the U.S. retake control of Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal, sparking international concern and rejection from the affected countries, despite his claims of unfair pricing and Chinese influence over the canal.
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52% Bias Score
Crumbley Seeks Release from Prison During Appeal
Jennifer Crumbley, convicted of involuntary manslaughter for her role in the Oxford High School shooting, seeks release from prison during her appeals process, arguing her continued incarceration is unjust, while prosecutors maintain her conviction reflects her own actions and inactions.
Crumbley Seeks Release from Prison During Appeal
Jennifer Crumbley, convicted of involuntary manslaughter for her role in the Oxford High School shooting, seeks release from prison during her appeals process, arguing her continued incarceration is unjust, while prosecutors maintain her conviction reflects her own actions and inactions.
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32% Bias Score
Jubilee Year Commences in Rome, Anticipating Millions of Pilgrims
Pope Francis launched the Jubilee year in Rome, anticipating 32 million pilgrims visiting the Vatican and other holy sites in Italy to seek forgiveness and participate in various religious events, including the canonization of two new saints, amidst global unrest.
Jubilee Year Commences in Rome, Anticipating Millions of Pilgrims
Pope Francis launched the Jubilee year in Rome, anticipating 32 million pilgrims visiting the Vatican and other holy sites in Italy to seek forgiveness and participate in various religious events, including the canonization of two new saints, amidst global unrest.
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28% Bias Score
Biden Weighs New Sanctions on Russian Energy
President Biden may impose new sanctions on Russia's energy sector before leaving office, potentially causing higher gas prices globally and shifting oil export patterns, similar to the impact of sanctions imposed after the Ukraine invasion.
Biden Weighs New Sanctions on Russian Energy
President Biden may impose new sanctions on Russia's energy sector before leaving office, potentially causing higher gas prices globally and shifting oil export patterns, similar to the impact of sanctions imposed after the Ukraine invasion.
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36% Bias Score
Stec Announces Congressional Bid to Replace Stefanik
New York State Senator Dan Stec is running for Congress in New York's 21st district to replace Rep. Elise Stefanik, who will become the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations; a special election will be held to determine the next representative.
Stec Announces Congressional Bid to Replace Stefanik
New York State Senator Dan Stec is running for Congress in New York's 21st district to replace Rep. Elise Stefanik, who will become the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations; a special election will be held to determine the next representative.
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48% Bias Score
South Korea Impeaches Acting President Han Amidst Martial Law Fallout
South Korea's National Assembly impeached acting President Han Duck-soo on Friday, following President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment two weeks earlier, both actions resulting from Yoon's imposition of martial law; this further deepens the country's political crisis and raises concerns about its stabil...
South Korea Impeaches Acting President Han Amidst Martial Law Fallout
South Korea's National Assembly impeached acting President Han Duck-soo on Friday, following President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment two weeks earlier, both actions resulting from Yoon's imposition of martial law; this further deepens the country's political crisis and raises concerns about its stabil...
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44% Bias Score
China Launches Largest Warship, Expanding Naval Reach
China launched the 40,000-ton Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan on Friday, expanding its naval capabilities for global operations with features like electromagnetic catapults and arresting gear.
China Launches Largest Warship, Expanding Naval Reach
China launched the 40,000-ton Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan on Friday, expanding its naval capabilities for global operations with features like electromagnetic catapults and arresting gear.
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44% Bias Score
Iran's Gas Crisis Heightens Risk of Regime Change Amidst Trump's Return to 'Maximum Pressure'
Iran faces a potential crisis as a severe gas shortage coincides with the incoming Trump administration's anticipated return to a 'maximum pressure' policy against the regime, increasing the likelihood of internal unrest and potential regime change.
Iran's Gas Crisis Heightens Risk of Regime Change Amidst Trump's Return to 'Maximum Pressure'
Iran faces a potential crisis as a severe gas shortage coincides with the incoming Trump administration's anticipated return to a 'maximum pressure' policy against the regime, increasing the likelihood of internal unrest and potential regime change.
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60% Bias Score
California Voters Approve Stricter Penalties for Theft and Drug Possession
California voters ousted progressive District Attorney George Gascón and overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, which increases penalties for certain thefts and drug possession, reversing aspects of Proposition 47 to address rising crime and homelessness, effective December 18th.
California Voters Approve Stricter Penalties for Theft and Drug Possession
California voters ousted progressive District Attorney George Gascón and overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, which increases penalties for certain thefts and drug possession, reversing aspects of Proposition 47 to address rising crime and homelessness, effective December 18th.
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Blue State Policy Failure and Energy Fee Imposition
A blue state's decade-long policy experiment has failed, leading to a new bill imposing substantial fees on energy companies; concurrently, approximately 1,000,000 Americans will receive IRS tax rebates.
Blue State Policy Failure and Energy Fee Imposition
A blue state's decade-long policy experiment has failed, leading to a new bill imposing substantial fees on energy companies; concurrently, approximately 1,000,000 Americans will receive IRS tax rebates.
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56% Bias Score