Carter's Proclamation Establishes Asian Pacific American Heritage Week
President Jimmy Carter's 1979 proclamation established Asian Pacific American Heritage Week, the first national recognition of the group's contributions to the U.S., following advocacy from Asian American lawmakers and commemorating early Japanese immigrants and the transcontinental railroad.
Carter's Proclamation Establishes Asian Pacific American Heritage Week
President Jimmy Carter's 1979 proclamation established Asian Pacific American Heritage Week, the first national recognition of the group's contributions to the U.S., following advocacy from Asian American lawmakers and commemorating early Japanese immigrants and the transcontinental railroad.
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20% Bias Score
Gaza Infant Dies of Hypothermia Amid Humanitarian Crisis
Two-week-old Seela al-Faseeh died from hypothermia in Gaza due to freezing temperatures in a makeshift tent, highlighting the dire conditions faced by displaced Palestinians and the limited humanitarian aid reaching the region amid ongoing conflict.
Gaza Infant Dies of Hypothermia Amid Humanitarian Crisis
Two-week-old Seela al-Faseeh died from hypothermia in Gaza due to freezing temperatures in a makeshift tent, highlighting the dire conditions faced by displaced Palestinians and the limited humanitarian aid reaching the region amid ongoing conflict.
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44% Bias Score
Corporate DEI Programs Face Backlash in 2024
In 2024, facing social and political pressure, many major US corporations reduced or ended their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs; several states also banned DEI in public universities, reversing a trend of widespread corporate support following the 2020 social justice movement.
Corporate DEI Programs Face Backlash in 2024
In 2024, facing social and political pressure, many major US corporations reduced or ended their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs; several states also banned DEI in public universities, reversing a trend of widespread corporate support following the 2020 social justice movement.
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44% Bias Score
Georgia's President Zourabichvili Defies Kavelashvili's Inauguration Amidst Political Crisis
Following a disputed election and the suspension of EU accession talks, Mikheil Kavelashvili, a critic of the West, was sworn in as Georgia's president on Sunday, prompting the outgoing pro-EU president to leave the palace with supporters amid widespread protests.
Georgia's President Zourabichvili Defies Kavelashvili's Inauguration Amidst Political Crisis
Following a disputed election and the suspension of EU accession talks, Mikheil Kavelashvili, a critic of the West, was sworn in as Georgia's president on Sunday, prompting the outgoing pro-EU president to leave the palace with supporters amid widespread protests.
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60% Bias Score
Charles Dolan, Media Mogul, Dies at 98
Charles F. Dolan, founder of HBO and Cablevision, died at age 98 of natural causes; his media empire, sold to Altice in 2016 for \$17.7 billion, included Newsday and significant sports holdings, leaving a \$5.4 billion net worth to his family.
Charles Dolan, Media Mogul, Dies at 98
Charles F. Dolan, founder of HBO and Cablevision, died at age 98 of natural causes; his media empire, sold to Altice in 2016 for \$17.7 billion, included Newsday and significant sports holdings, leaving a \$5.4 billion net worth to his family.
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40% Bias Score
Israeli Raid on Gaza Hospital Kills Patients, Exacerbates Humanitarian Crisis
Israeli forces raided Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza on Friday, forcibly removing patients and staff, arresting the director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, and causing a fire that killed several patients, including children; this leaves northern Gaza without any functioning public hospitals, exacerbating the ...
Israeli Raid on Gaza Hospital Kills Patients, Exacerbates Humanitarian Crisis
Israeli forces raided Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza on Friday, forcibly removing patients and staff, arresting the director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, and causing a fire that killed several patients, including children; this leaves northern Gaza without any functioning public hospitals, exacerbating the ...
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52% Bias Score
179 Dead in South Korea Plane Crash After Bird Strike
On Sunday, a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing 179 of the 181 passengers and crew, after a bird strike caused a failed landing gear deployment. Two crew members survived with moderate injuries.
179 Dead in South Korea Plane Crash After Bird Strike
On Sunday, a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing 179 of the 181 passengers and crew, after a bird strike caused a failed landing gear deployment. Two crew members survived with moderate injuries.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Plan to End Birthright Citizenship Faces Legal Challenges
President-elect Trump plans to issue an executive order ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants, prompting legal challenges from state attorneys general and raising concerns about the 14th Amendment, with legal experts largely opposing the move.
Trump's Plan to End Birthright Citizenship Faces Legal Challenges
President-elect Trump plans to issue an executive order ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants, prompting legal challenges from state attorneys general and raising concerns about the 14th Amendment, with legal experts largely opposing the move.
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40% Bias Score
Record 2024 Tornado Outbreaks Cost Billions, Raise Climate Change Concerns
The U.S. recorded 1,762 tornadoes in 2024, the highest number in a decade, causing 24 weather disasters exceeding \$1 billion in damage each; six of these were tornado outbreaks, with the July outbreak producing over 79 tornadoes across five states, causing \$2.4 billion in damage.
Record 2024 Tornado Outbreaks Cost Billions, Raise Climate Change Concerns
The U.S. recorded 1,762 tornadoes in 2024, the highest number in a decade, causing 24 weather disasters exceeding \$1 billion in damage each; six of these were tornado outbreaks, with the July outbreak producing over 79 tornadoes across five states, causing \$2.4 billion in damage.
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24% Bias Score
Fashion Industry Regresses on Size Inclusivity
A concerning trend of declining size inclusivity in the fashion industry is causing body shaming of celebrities and a lack of representation for plus-size models on runways, despite prior pushes for body positivity.
Fashion Industry Regresses on Size Inclusivity
A concerning trend of declining size inclusivity in the fashion industry is causing body shaming of celebrities and a lack of representation for plus-size models on runways, despite prior pushes for body positivity.
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60% Bias Score
Russia Deploys North Korean Soldiers in Ukraine, Resulting in Heavy Casualties
The United States reports that Russia is deploying approximately 11,000 North Korean soldiers in Ukraine, using them in "human wave" attacks resulting in over 1,000 deaths last week alone; at least one captured soldier died of wounds, and others committed suicide fearing reprisal against their famil...
Russia Deploys North Korean Soldiers in Ukraine, Resulting in Heavy Casualties
The United States reports that Russia is deploying approximately 11,000 North Korean soldiers in Ukraine, using them in "human wave" attacks resulting in over 1,000 deaths last week alone; at least one captured soldier died of wounds, and others committed suicide fearing reprisal against their famil...
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52% Bias Score
NY Correctional Officers Fatally Beat Handcuffed Inmate: Bodycam Footage Released
On December 9th, 2023, New York State correctional officers fatally beat Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility, while he was handcuffed; body camera footage shows the assault, leading to the suspension of 14 staff members and an investigation by Attorney General Letitia ...
NY Correctional Officers Fatally Beat Handcuffed Inmate: Bodycam Footage Released
On December 9th, 2023, New York State correctional officers fatally beat Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility, while he was handcuffed; body camera footage shows the assault, leading to the suspension of 14 staff members and an investigation by Attorney General Letitia ...
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40% Bias Score