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Myanmar's Former Acting President Myint Swe Dies at 74
Myint Swe, Myanmar's former acting president who played a key role in the 2021 military coup, died Thursday at age 74 in Naypyitaw after a prolonged illness; his death comes more than four years after the military seized power from the elected government.
Myanmar's Former Acting President Myint Swe Dies at 74
Myint Swe, Myanmar's former acting president who played a key role in the 2021 military coup, died Thursday at age 74 in Naypyitaw after a prolonged illness; his death comes more than four years after the military seized power from the elected government.
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32% Bias Score
Hiroshima's 80th Anniversary: Renewed Nuclear Fears Amidst Global Tensions
On August 6, 2024, Hiroshima commemorated the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing that killed approximately 70,000 people instantly, raising global concerns about nuclear weapons amid current conflicts and dwindling survivor numbers.
Hiroshima's 80th Anniversary: Renewed Nuclear Fears Amidst Global Tensions
On August 6, 2024, Hiroshima commemorated the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing that killed approximately 70,000 people instantly, raising global concerns about nuclear weapons amid current conflicts and dwindling survivor numbers.
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40% Bias Score
Clanker": Internet Slur Highlights Growing Unease With AI
The internet slang term "clanker," originating from Star Wars, is rapidly becoming a common derogatory term for AI and robots, reflecting growing public unease about AI replacing human jobs and its increasing presence in daily life, as shown by rising usage on social media and even by a U.S. Senator...
Clanker": Internet Slur Highlights Growing Unease With AI
The internet slang term "clanker," originating from Star Wars, is rapidly becoming a common derogatory term for AI and robots, reflecting growing public unease about AI replacing human jobs and its increasing presence in daily life, as shown by rising usage on social media and even by a U.S. Senator...
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52% Bias Score
Russia-US Talks, Blackburn's Gubernatorial Bid, and Potential Maxwell Transcript Release
Russia and the US held talks on Ukraine amid potential sanctions, while Sen. Marsha Blackburn launched a Tennessee gubernatorial bid aligned with the MAGA movement; the Trump administration considers releasing Ghislaine Maxwell's interview transcript.
Russia-US Talks, Blackburn's Gubernatorial Bid, and Potential Maxwell Transcript Release
Russia and the US held talks on Ukraine amid potential sanctions, while Sen. Marsha Blackburn launched a Tennessee gubernatorial bid aligned with the MAGA movement; the Trump administration considers releasing Ghislaine Maxwell's interview transcript.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Administration Dismisses Five from Puerto Rico's Financial Oversight Board
The Trump administration dismissed five Democratic members from Puerto Rico's financial oversight board, citing inefficiency, while critics see it as a politically motivated move to benefit bondholders amid the island's ongoing debt crisis.
Trump Administration Dismisses Five from Puerto Rico's Financial Oversight Board
The Trump administration dismissed five Democratic members from Puerto Rico's financial oversight board, citing inefficiency, while critics see it as a politically motivated move to benefit bondholders amid the island's ongoing debt crisis.
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52% Bias Score
Texas Redistricting Map Could Shift House Power
Texas Republicans proposed a congressional map that could net them three additional House seats in 2026 by transforming three Democratic districts into Republican strongholds and making two others more Republican-leaning; however, Democrats are fighting back, and the outcome is uncertain.
Texas Redistricting Map Could Shift House Power
Texas Republicans proposed a congressional map that could net them three additional House seats in 2026 by transforming three Democratic districts into Republican strongholds and making two others more Republican-leaning; however, Democrats are fighting back, and the outcome is uncertain.
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44% Bias Score
Maxwell Barred From Prison Service Dog Program
Ghislaine Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, is barred from a prison service dog training program due to a policy against participation by those convicted of crimes involving abuse of minors or animals; the program, run by Canine Companions in 25 facilities, aims to alleviate a...
Maxwell Barred From Prison Service Dog Program
Ghislaine Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, is barred from a prison service dog training program due to a policy against participation by those convicted of crimes involving abuse of minors or animals; the program, run by Canine Companions in 25 facilities, aims to alleviate a...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Narrows Fed Chair Candidates; Kugler Resigns
President Trump announced that he has narrowed his list of potential Federal Reserve chair candidates to four, excluding Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, following Fed Governor Adriana Kugler's surprise resignation; the president is pushing for lower interest rates and may appoint a 'shadow chair'.
Trump Narrows Fed Chair Candidates; Kugler Resigns
President Trump announced that he has narrowed his list of potential Federal Reserve chair candidates to four, excluding Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, following Fed Governor Adriana Kugler's surprise resignation; the president is pushing for lower interest rates and may appoint a 'shadow chair'.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Administration Terminates $500 Million in mRNA Vaccine Contracts
The Trump administration terminated $500 million in contracts for mRNA vaccine development, a move criticized by scientists as jeopardizing pandemic preparedness; Secretary Kennedy cited safety concerns, while experts countered that this technology is crucial for responding to future pandemics.
Trump Administration Terminates $500 Million in mRNA Vaccine Contracts
The Trump administration terminated $500 million in contracts for mRNA vaccine development, a move criticized by scientists as jeopardizing pandemic preparedness; Secretary Kennedy cited safety concerns, while experts countered that this technology is crucial for responding to future pandemics.
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56% Bias Score
US to Require Bonds from Foreign Visitors to Reduce Visa Overstays
The State Department will launch a pilot program on August 20, 2024, requiring foreign visitors from Malawi and Zambia applying for B-1 or B-2 US visas to post bonds up to \$15,000 to reduce visa overstays, lasting until August 5, 2026.
US to Require Bonds from Foreign Visitors to Reduce Visa Overstays
The State Department will launch a pilot program on August 20, 2024, requiring foreign visitors from Malawi and Zambia applying for B-1 or B-2 US visas to post bonds up to \$15,000 to reduce visa overstays, lasting until August 5, 2026.
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44% Bias Score
US Auctions Seized Russian Oligarch's Superyacht
The U.S. government is auctioning the 348-foot superyacht Amadea, seized from sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov in Fiji in 2022, with a minimum bid of \$10 million on September 10th, highlighting efforts to target assets linked to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
US Auctions Seized Russian Oligarch's Superyacht
The U.S. government is auctioning the 348-foot superyacht Amadea, seized from sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov in Fiji in 2022, with a minimum bid of \$10 million on September 10th, highlighting efforts to target assets linked to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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36% Bias Score
US Drops Death Penalty for El Mayo Zambada and Caro Quintero
U.S. prosecutors will not seek the death penalty against Mexican drug lords Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and Rafael Caro Quintero, who face drug trafficking charges in Brooklyn federal court; the decision may facilitate plea bargains.
US Drops Death Penalty for El Mayo Zambada and Caro Quintero
U.S. prosecutors will not seek the death penalty against Mexican drug lords Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and Rafael Caro Quintero, who face drug trafficking charges in Brooklyn federal court; the decision may facilitate plea bargains.
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52% Bias Score
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