Senate Report Condemns Supreme Court Ethics, Reforms Blocked by Republicans
A Senate Democrats' report criticizes the Supreme Court's ethics, citing Justice Clarence Thomas's undisclosed trips and the lack of an enforceable ethics code; Republicans blocked a bill for stronger reforms, leaving the issue unresolved.
Senate Report Condemns Supreme Court Ethics, Reforms Blocked by Republicans
A Senate Democrats' report criticizes the Supreme Court's ethics, citing Justice Clarence Thomas's undisclosed trips and the lack of an enforceable ethics code; Republicans blocked a bill for stronger reforms, leaving the issue unresolved.
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44% Bias Score
Syria's New Leader Seeks US Recognition Amidst Past Human Rights Concerns
Following a rebel takeover led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Syria's new de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa (formerly Abu Mohammad al-Jolani), seeks US recognition, promising inclusive governance, while facing a $10 million bounty and past human rights violations.
Syria's New Leader Seeks US Recognition Amidst Past Human Rights Concerns
Following a rebel takeover led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Syria's new de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa (formerly Abu Mohammad al-Jolani), seeks US recognition, promising inclusive governance, while facing a $10 million bounty and past human rights violations.
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44% Bias Score
27 New Species Discovered in Peruvian Amazon
Scientists discovered at least 27 new species, including an amphibious mouse and a unique catfish, in Peru's Alto Mayo region during a 2022 expedition, highlighting unexpectedly high biodiversity near human settlements and the urgent need for conservation efforts.
27 New Species Discovered in Peruvian Amazon
Scientists discovered at least 27 new species, including an amphibious mouse and a unique catfish, in Peru's Alto Mayo region during a 2022 expedition, highlighting unexpectedly high biodiversity near human settlements and the urgent need for conservation efforts.
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20% Bias Score
Potential US Government Shutdown Before Christmas: Airport Delays Likely
A potential US government shutdown before Christmas could cause significant airport delays due to understaffed TSA, but mail and Social Security payments would continue; the 2019 shutdown cost $3 billion.
Potential US Government Shutdown Before Christmas: Airport Delays Likely
A potential US government shutdown before Christmas could cause significant airport delays due to understaffed TSA, but mail and Social Security payments would continue; the 2019 shutdown cost $3 billion.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Rejects Funding Bill, Threatening Government Shutdown
President-elect Donald Trump's rejection of a bipartisan government funding bill, supported by Elon Musk, threatens a government shutdown starting Saturday unless Congress passes an alternative by then; the bill included disaster relief and would have funded the government until March 14.
Trump Rejects Funding Bill, Threatening Government Shutdown
President-elect Donald Trump's rejection of a bipartisan government funding bill, supported by Elon Musk, threatens a government shutdown starting Saturday unless Congress passes an alternative by then; the bill included disaster relief and would have funded the government until March 14.
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64% Bias Score
Massive Chinese Hack Compromises US Telecoms
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas confirmed a large-scale Chinese government hacking campaign, nicknamed Salt Typhoon, targeting eight US telecom firms and numerous others globally, compromising sensitive data and potentially revealing the identities of Chinese spies in the US. The Comm...
Massive Chinese Hack Compromises US Telecoms
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas confirmed a large-scale Chinese government hacking campaign, nicknamed Salt Typhoon, targeting eight US telecom firms and numerous others globally, compromising sensitive data and potentially revealing the identities of Chinese spies in the US. The Comm...
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52% Bias Score
Government Shutdown Looms as Republicans Reject Bipartisan Funding Deal
House Republicans rejected a bipartisan bill to fund the government, risking a shutdown tonight due to pressure from Donald Trump and Elon Musk, despite Democrats' willingness to pass a continuing resolution.
Government Shutdown Looms as Republicans Reject Bipartisan Funding Deal
House Republicans rejected a bipartisan bill to fund the government, risking a shutdown tonight due to pressure from Donald Trump and Elon Musk, despite Democrats' willingness to pass a continuing resolution.
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44% Bias Score
White House Blames Republicans, Trump for Looming Government Shutdown
The White House is coordinating with Democrats to counter a potential government shutdown, blaming House Republicans and Donald Trump for rejecting a bipartisan agreement, while simultaneously preparing for the eventuality of a shutdown.
White House Blames Republicans, Trump for Looming Government Shutdown
The White House is coordinating with Democrats to counter a potential government shutdown, blaming House Republicans and Donald Trump for rejecting a bipartisan agreement, while simultaneously preparing for the eventuality of a shutdown.
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52% Bias Score
Six Triple Eight": Black Women Soldiers Clear WWII Mail Backlog
The Netflix film "Six Triple Eight" recounts the extraordinary true story of the 855 Black women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, who cleared a 17-million-piece mail backlog in a European war zone during World War II, overcoming racism and proving their capabilities.
Six Triple Eight": Black Women Soldiers Clear WWII Mail Backlog
The Netflix film "Six Triple Eight" recounts the extraordinary true story of the 855 Black women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, who cleared a 17-million-piece mail backlog in a European war zone during World War II, overcoming racism and proving their capabilities.
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28% Bias Score
Georgia Prosecutors Reject Trump's Bid to Dismiss Election Interference Case
Georgia prosecutors are opposing President-elect Donald Trump's bid to dismiss an election interference case, arguing his claim of presidential immunity is unfounded because he is not yet in office; the case, involving Trump and 18 co-defendants, was filed in August 2023 and alleges conspiracy to ov...
Georgia Prosecutors Reject Trump's Bid to Dismiss Election Interference Case
Georgia prosecutors are opposing President-elect Donald Trump's bid to dismiss an election interference case, arguing his claim of presidential immunity is unfounded because he is not yet in office; the case, involving Trump and 18 co-defendants, was filed in August 2023 and alleges conspiracy to ov...
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44% Bias Score
Musk's Lobbying Effort Kills US Funding Bill, Raising Shutdown Odds
Tech billionaire Elon Musk used his social media platform X to successfully lobby against a bipartisan US government funding bill, leading to its failure and increasing the chances of a government shutdown; his actions highlight the growing influence of wealthy tech moguls on US politics.
Musk's Lobbying Effort Kills US Funding Bill, Raising Shutdown Odds
Tech billionaire Elon Musk used his social media platform X to successfully lobby against a bipartisan US government funding bill, leading to its failure and increasing the chances of a government shutdown; his actions highlight the growing influence of wealthy tech moguls on US politics.
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56% Bias Score
48 Men Sentenced to 400+ Years for Rape of Gisèle Pelicot in Landmark French Trial
A French court sentenced 48 men to over 400 years in prison for the rape and sexual assault of Gisèle Pelicot, a 72-year-old woman, over a decade, facilitated by her ex-husband who received a 20-year sentence. The trial, covered by over 150 journalists, is considered a watershed moment for women's r...
48 Men Sentenced to 400+ Years for Rape of Gisèle Pelicot in Landmark French Trial
A French court sentenced 48 men to over 400 years in prison for the rape and sexual assault of Gisèle Pelicot, a 72-year-old woman, over a decade, facilitated by her ex-husband who received a 20-year sentence. The trial, covered by over 150 journalists, is considered a watershed moment for women's r...
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24% Bias Score