Gates Warns of Millions of Deaths if USAID Funding is Cut
Bill Gates warned of "millions of deaths" if the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is defunded, highlighting its crucial role in global health initiatives, despite comprising less than 1% of the U.S. budget, and criticizing Elon Musk's claims that USAID is a "criminal organization.
Gates Warns of Millions of Deaths if USAID Funding is Cut
Bill Gates warned of "millions of deaths" if the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is defunded, highlighting its crucial role in global health initiatives, despite comprising less than 1% of the U.S. budget, and criticizing Elon Musk's claims that USAID is a "criminal organization.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's First Two Weeks: Controlled Chaos and Policy Shifts
During his first two weeks back in office, President Trump pursued significant policy changes, including potential USAID restructuring, tariff negotiations with Mexico and Canada, and a conditional commitment to continued aid for Ukraine, employing a strategy of controlled chaos to manage diverse vo...
Trump's First Two Weeks: Controlled Chaos and Policy Shifts
During his first two weeks back in office, President Trump pursued significant policy changes, including potential USAID restructuring, tariff negotiations with Mexico and Canada, and a conditional commitment to continued aid for Ukraine, employing a strategy of controlled chaos to manage diverse vo...
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64% Bias Score
Fatal Shark Attack on Bribie Island
A 17-year-old girl died Monday after being bitten by a shark while swimming at Woorim Beach, an unpatrolled beach on Bribie Island, Australia, approximately 100 meters from shore.
Fatal Shark Attack on Bribie Island
A 17-year-old girl died Monday after being bitten by a shark while swimming at Woorim Beach, an unpatrolled beach on Bribie Island, Australia, approximately 100 meters from shore.
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24% Bias Score
Evers Rejects Wisconsin GOP Bill on Immigration Enforcement
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is rejecting a Republican bill that would require local law enforcement to assist federal immigration officers, threatening a 15% cut in state aid if not complied with; the governor's office calls it "not a serious proposal".
Evers Rejects Wisconsin GOP Bill on Immigration Enforcement
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is rejecting a Republican bill that would require local law enforcement to assist federal immigration officers, threatening a 15% cut in state aid if not complied with; the governor's office calls it "not a serious proposal".
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52% Bias Score
D.C. Council Expels Councilmember Trayon White Amid Bribery Charges
The D.C. Council unanimously expelled councilmember Trayon White on Tuesday following federal bribery charges alleging he accepted $156,000 in exchange for influencing government contracts; a special election will be held to fill his seat.
D.C. Council Expels Councilmember Trayon White Amid Bribery Charges
The D.C. Council unanimously expelled councilmember Trayon White on Tuesday following federal bribery charges alleging he accepted $156,000 in exchange for influencing government contracts; a special election will be held to fill his seat.
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52% Bias Score
DOGE Seizes Control of USAID, Halting $40 Billion in Foreign Aid
Over the weekend, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, seized control of USAID, placing over 50 senior staff on leave, taking over computer systems, and removing agency signs, halting approximately $40 billion in foreign aid distribution.
DOGE Seizes Control of USAID, Halting $40 Billion in Foreign Aid
Over the weekend, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, seized control of USAID, placing over 50 senior staff on leave, taking over computer systems, and removing agency signs, halting approximately $40 billion in foreign aid distribution.
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64% Bias Score
Trump Administration Begins Transferring Migrants to Guantanamo Bay
The Trump administration has begun transferring detained undocumented immigrants to Guantanamo Bay, with initial flights carrying about a dozen migrants each; this follows President Trump's order to prepare the facility for up to 30,000 detainees, and several countries have agreed to repatriate thei...
Trump Administration Begins Transferring Migrants to Guantanamo Bay
The Trump administration has begun transferring detained undocumented immigrants to Guantanamo Bay, with initial flights carrying about a dozen migrants each; this follows President Trump's order to prepare the facility for up to 30,000 detainees, and several countries have agreed to repatriate thei...
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Vance's First Trip Abroad: A Paris AI Summit
U.S. Vice President JD Vance will attend a two-day AI summit in Paris on February 10-11, his first international trip since his inauguration, following President Trump's announcement of a $500 billion investment in AI infrastructure by a partnership of OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank, and the emergence ...
Vance's First Trip Abroad: A Paris AI Summit
U.S. Vice President JD Vance will attend a two-day AI summit in Paris on February 10-11, his first international trip since his inauguration, following President Trump's announcement of a $500 billion investment in AI infrastructure by a partnership of OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank, and the emergence ...
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GOP Senators Endorse Ramaswamy for Ohio Governor
U.S. Senators Mike Lee, Marsha Blackburn, and Rick Scott endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor in 2026, highlighting his potential as a Republican candidate focused on economic revitalization, while current Governor Mike DeWine is ineligible to run again.
GOP Senators Endorse Ramaswamy for Ohio Governor
U.S. Senators Mike Lee, Marsha Blackburn, and Rick Scott endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor in 2026, highlighting his potential as a Republican candidate focused on economic revitalization, while current Governor Mike DeWine is ineligible to run again.
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Senate Committee Approves Trump's Agriculture Nominee
The Senate Agriculture Committee unanimously approved Brooke Rollins as President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, clearing the way for a full Senate vote and promising a focus on distributing farm aid, combating animal diseases, and modernizing the USDA.
Senate Committee Approves Trump's Agriculture Nominee
The Senate Agriculture Committee unanimously approved Brooke Rollins as President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, clearing the way for a full Senate vote and promising a focus on distributing farm aid, combating animal diseases, and modernizing the USDA.
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New Orleans Faces Lawsuit Over Preventable Bourbon Street Terror Attack
A civil lawsuit filed in New Orleans alleges negligence by city officials and private security firms following a January 1, 2025 terrorist attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 and injured 57, claiming that the tragedy was preventable due to inadequate security measures despite prior warnings and ...
New Orleans Faces Lawsuit Over Preventable Bourbon Street Terror Attack
A civil lawsuit filed in New Orleans alleges negligence by city officials and private security firms following a January 1, 2025 terrorist attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 and injured 57, claiming that the tragedy was preventable due to inadequate security measures despite prior warnings and ...
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24% Bias Score
Zelenskyy Warns Against US-Russia Talks Excluding Ukraine
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned against US-Russia talks excluding Ukraine, fearing it would set a dangerous precedent for global dictators and validate Russia's invasion; President Trump, however, suggested talks were underway between various parties, including Ukraine and Russia.
Zelenskyy Warns Against US-Russia Talks Excluding Ukraine
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned against US-Russia talks excluding Ukraine, fearing it would set a dangerous precedent for global dictators and validate Russia's invasion; President Trump, however, suggested talks were underway between various parties, including Ukraine and Russia.
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40% Bias Score