Unpaid Utilities in Russia: Penalties, Service Cutoffs, and Potential Evictions
In Russia, overdue utility bills result in penalties from day 31, service cutoffs after two months (except heating/water), and potential court actions leading to asset seizure, travel bans (over 30,000 rubles debt), and eviction for social housing tenants after six months of unpaid bills.
Unpaid Utilities in Russia: Penalties, Service Cutoffs, and Potential Evictions
In Russia, overdue utility bills result in penalties from day 31, service cutoffs after two months (except heating/water), and potential court actions leading to asset seizure, travel bans (over 30,000 rubles debt), and eviction for social housing tenants after six months of unpaid bills.
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32% Bias Score
US Presidential Transition Amidst Global Uncertainty and Ukraine Conflict
Despite Biden's claims of US success and Russia's weakening, the upcoming Trump presidency introduces significant uncertainty, alongside ongoing conflict in Ukraine, new alliances between Russia and Iran and UK and Ukraine, and the potential for protracted negotiations.
US Presidential Transition Amidst Global Uncertainty and Ukraine Conflict
Despite Biden's claims of US success and Russia's weakening, the upcoming Trump presidency introduces significant uncertainty, alongside ongoing conflict in Ukraine, new alliances between Russia and Iran and UK and Ukraine, and the potential for protracted negotiations.
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60% Bias Score
Assassination of Two Iranian Judges in Tehran
On Saturday, a gunman assassinated two prominent Iranian judges, Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghiseh, in Tehran's Supreme Court before taking his own life, injuring one other person; the attack is under investigation.
Assassination of Two Iranian Judges in Tehran
On Saturday, a gunman assassinated two prominent Iranian judges, Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghiseh, in Tehran's Supreme Court before taking his own life, injuring one other person; the attack is under investigation.
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28% Bias Score
Siberian Soldier's War Experiences Inspire Patriotism
Maxim Bogdankevich, a Siberian soldier, served multiple tours in the conflict zone, narrowly escaping death on several occasions. Despite facing extreme danger, he returned home between deployments, ultimately focusing his experiences to inspire youth through educational programs.
Siberian Soldier's War Experiences Inspire Patriotism
Maxim Bogdankevich, a Siberian soldier, served multiple tours in the conflict zone, narrowly escaping death on several occasions. Despite facing extreme danger, he returned home between deployments, ultimately focusing his experiences to inspire youth through educational programs.
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60% Bias Score
Ski Lift Collapse Injures Ten at Spanish Resort
A ski lift malfunction at the Astún resort in the Aragon region of northeastern Spain injured ten people, two seriously, after around 30 passengers fell into the snow on Saturday.
Ski Lift Collapse Injures Ten at Spanish Resort
A ski lift malfunction at the Astún resort in the Aragon region of northeastern Spain injured ten people, two seriously, after around 30 passengers fell into the snow on Saturday.
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24% Bias Score
Massive Subterranean Structures Discovered Beneath Pacific Ocean Defy Geological Understanding
Scientists using advanced seismic imaging discovered massive structures 1000 km below the Pacific Ocean, challenging our understanding of Earth's formation and potentially representing ancient landmasses or accumulated iron-rich rocks.
Massive Subterranean Structures Discovered Beneath Pacific Ocean Defy Geological Understanding
Scientists using advanced seismic imaging discovered massive structures 1000 km below the Pacific Ocean, challenging our understanding of Earth's formation and potentially representing ancient landmasses or accumulated iron-rich rocks.
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40% Bias Score
Sharp Rise in Russian Utility Bills Amidst Labor Shortages and Funding Policies
Unexpectedly high January utility bills in several Russian regions, increasing by 800-2100 rubles in some cases, are attributed to extended billing cycles and retroactive adjustments, but also reflect rising labor costs and regional funding policies; increased late payment penalties add to financial...
Sharp Rise in Russian Utility Bills Amidst Labor Shortages and Funding Policies
Unexpectedly high January utility bills in several Russian regions, increasing by 800-2100 rubles in some cases, are attributed to extended billing cycles and retroactive adjustments, but also reflect rising labor costs and regional funding policies; increased late payment penalties add to financial...
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44% Bias Score
Kursk School Attack Linked to Bullying and Online Radicalization
A 9th-grade student in Kursk, Russia, attacked his school with knives, a hammer, and an incendiary mixture after years of bullying and involvement with an online group promoting destructive games; police apprehended him.
Kursk School Attack Linked to Bullying and Online Radicalization
A 9th-grade student in Kursk, Russia, attacked his school with knives, a hammer, and an incendiary mixture after years of bullying and involvement with an online group promoting destructive games; police apprehended him.
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44% Bias Score
Kolkata Police Volunteer Guilty in Doctor's Rape and Murder
A Kolkata police volunteer was found guilty of the rape and murder of a 31-year-old female doctor on duty in August; the crime sparked widespread protests and led to an expedited trial, highlighting ongoing concerns about violence against women in India.
Kolkata Police Volunteer Guilty in Doctor's Rape and Murder
A Kolkata police volunteer was found guilty of the rape and murder of a 31-year-old female doctor on duty in August; the crime sparked widespread protests and led to an expedited trial, highlighting ongoing concerns about violence against women in India.
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32% Bias Score
Russia Boosts Maternity Capital and Child Benefits by 7.3% in 2025
Starting February 1st, 2025, Russia's maternity capital will increase by 7.3%, with payments totaling 676,400 rubles for the first child and 893,800 rubles for the second if the first child benefit wasn't received. A one-time birth benefit will rise to 26,400 rubles, and the maximum monthly childcar...
Russia Boosts Maternity Capital and Child Benefits by 7.3% in 2025
Starting February 1st, 2025, Russia's maternity capital will increase by 7.3%, with payments totaling 676,400 rubles for the first child and 893,800 rubles for the second if the first child benefit wasn't received. A one-time birth benefit will rise to 26,400 rubles, and the maximum monthly childcar...
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48% Bias Score
West Antarctic Ice Melt Accelerates Volcanic Activity, Threatening Catastrophic Sea Level Rise
Scientists have discovered a positive feedback loop where climate-change-induced melting of the West Antarctic ice sheet increases volcanic activity, which in turn accelerates melting, potentially raising sea levels catastrophically by 190 feet by 2300 if the current rate continues.
West Antarctic Ice Melt Accelerates Volcanic Activity, Threatening Catastrophic Sea Level Rise
Scientists have discovered a positive feedback loop where climate-change-induced melting of the West Antarctic ice sheet increases volcanic activity, which in turn accelerates melting, potentially raising sea levels catastrophically by 190 feet by 2300 if the current rate continues.
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40% Bias Score
Navy Veteran Claims Encounter with Extraterrestrial Technology at US Base
US Navy veteran James Anderson claims he saw extraterrestrial technology, including a metallic sphere and a crystal-like device, at the Naval Support Activity Crane during weapons training; this aligns with other whistleblowers' testimonies about secret government programs involving non-human techno...
Navy Veteran Claims Encounter with Extraterrestrial Technology at US Base
US Navy veteran James Anderson claims he saw extraterrestrial technology, including a metallic sphere and a crystal-like device, at the Naval Support Activity Crane during weapons training; this aligns with other whistleblowers' testimonies about secret government programs involving non-human techno...
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48% Bias Score