Aetna to Cover Fertility Treatments for Same-Sex Couples Nationwide
A federal judge approved a class-action settlement requiring Aetna to cover artificial insemination nationally and work towards equal IVF access for LGBTQ+ couples, allowing previous denials to be reimbursed, following a lawsuit by a same-sex couple who spent over $50,000.
Aetna to Cover Fertility Treatments for Same-Sex Couples Nationwide
A federal judge approved a class-action settlement requiring Aetna to cover artificial insemination nationally and work towards equal IVF access for LGBTQ+ couples, allowing previous denials to be reimbursed, following a lawsuit by a same-sex couple who spent over $50,000.
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24% Bias Score
Judge Sentences January 6th Rioter to 12 Months in Prison
On Friday, Judge Royce Lamberth sentenced January 6th rioter and former congressional candidate Philip Grillo to 12 months in prison for obstruction and related misdemeanor charges, rejecting claims of political persecution and emphasizing the importance of upholding the rule of law.
Judge Sentences January 6th Rioter to 12 Months in Prison
On Friday, Judge Royce Lamberth sentenced January 6th rioter and former congressional candidate Philip Grillo to 12 months in prison for obstruction and related misdemeanor charges, rejecting claims of political persecution and emphasizing the importance of upholding the rule of law.
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40% Bias Score
California School Shooting Leaves Two Children Critically Injured
Glenn Litton, 56, with a history of mental illness, shot two kindergarten boys at Feather River Adventist School in Northern California on Wednesday, killing himself afterward; the boys remain in critical condition.
California School Shooting Leaves Two Children Critically Injured
Glenn Litton, 56, with a history of mental illness, shot two kindergarten boys at Feather River Adventist School in Northern California on Wednesday, killing himself afterward; the boys remain in critical condition.
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24% Bias Score
Artemis II Mission Delayed Until 2026 Due to Heat Shield Issues
NASA's Artemis II mission, a crewed lunar flyby, is delayed until April 2026 due to heat shield issues on the Orion spacecraft discovered during a 2022 test flight, pushing the Artemis III moon landing mission to mid-2027; the program has already cost over \$42 billion.
Artemis II Mission Delayed Until 2026 Due to Heat Shield Issues
NASA's Artemis II mission, a crewed lunar flyby, is delayed until April 2026 due to heat shield issues on the Orion spacecraft discovered during a 2022 test flight, pushing the Artemis III moon landing mission to mid-2027; the program has already cost over \$42 billion.
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40% Bias Score
Ocasio-Cortez Challenges Connolly for Top Oversight Democrat Spot
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is challenging Rep. Gerry Connolly for the top Democrat position on the House Oversight Committee, creating a contest between seniority and generational change within the Democratic Party; the winner will significantly impact the party's oversight of the incoming Trump ...
Ocasio-Cortez Challenges Connolly for Top Oversight Democrat Spot
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is challenging Rep. Gerry Connolly for the top Democrat position on the House Oversight Committee, creating a contest between seniority and generational change within the Democratic Party; the winner will significantly impact the party's oversight of the incoming Trump ...
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52% Bias Score
US Job Growth Rebounds in November, Unemployment Rate Rises
November's nonfarm payroll increased by 227,000 jobs, exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, driven by a decline in labor force participation; average hourly earnings increased by 0.4% month-over-month and 4% year-over-year.
US Job Growth Rebounds in November, Unemployment Rate Rises
November's nonfarm payroll increased by 227,000 jobs, exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, driven by a decline in labor force participation; average hourly earnings increased by 0.4% month-over-month and 4% year-over-year.
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40% Bias Score
"Indianapolis Officers Acquitted in Death of Man During Mental Health Crisis"
"Indianapolis police officers Adam Ahmad and Steven Sanchez were acquitted of all charges in the death of Herman Whitfield III, who died after police used a stun gun and restrained him during a mental health episode in April 2022; the jury found them not guilty on all counts of involuntary manslaugh...
"Indianapolis Officers Acquitted in Death of Man During Mental Health Crisis"
"Indianapolis police officers Adam Ahmad and Steven Sanchez were acquitted of all charges in the death of Herman Whitfield III, who died after police used a stun gun and restrained him during a mental health episode in April 2022; the jury found them not guilty on all counts of involuntary manslaugh...
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44% Bias Score
"Fragile Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Violated Amid Mutual Accusations"
"A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon is threatened by mutual accusations of violations, following a deadly Israeli strike on two Lebanese villages and subsequent Hezbollah attacks. The conflict's root cause lies in Israel's concern over Hezbollah's threat, and the Lebanon arm...
"Fragile Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Violated Amid Mutual Accusations"
"A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon is threatened by mutual accusations of violations, following a deadly Israeli strike on two Lebanese villages and subsequent Hezbollah attacks. The conflict's root cause lies in Israel's concern over Hezbollah's threat, and the Lebanon arm...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Perdue as US Ambassador to China
Donald Trump nominated former Senator David Perdue as the next U.S. ambassador to China, citing his business experience and Senate service; the nomination is subject to Senate confirmation.
Trump Nominates Perdue as US Ambassador to China
Donald Trump nominated former Senator David Perdue as the next U.S. ambassador to China, citing his business experience and Senate service; the nomination is subject to Senate confirmation.
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36% Bias Score
Musk and Ramaswamy Begin Talks with Republicans on Federal Spending Cuts
Tech billionaire Elon Musk and conservative activist Vivek Ramaswamy met with congressional Republicans to advise on slashing federal spending and regulations, facing challenges from conflicting campaign promises and potential conflicts of interest.
Musk and Ramaswamy Begin Talks with Republicans on Federal Spending Cuts
Tech billionaire Elon Musk and conservative activist Vivek Ramaswamy met with congressional Republicans to advise on slashing federal spending and regulations, facing challenges from conflicting campaign promises and potential conflicts of interest.
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52% Bias Score
Arson Attack on Melbourne Synagogue Condemned as Antisemitic
Arsonists attacked the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, on Friday, causing significant damage in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called an antisemitic attack; Victoria Police is investigating, and a witness reported seeing two masked individuals.
Arson Attack on Melbourne Synagogue Condemned as Antisemitic
Arsonists attacked the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, on Friday, causing significant damage in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called an antisemitic attack; Victoria Police is investigating, and a witness reported seeing two masked individuals.
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28% Bias Score
Chinese Hackers Accessed Data from at Least Eight US Telecom Companies
A Chinese hacking group, Salt Typhoon, has compromised at least eight US telecommunication companies, accessing call data and potentially targeting specific individuals in the US and dozens of other countries over the past two years.
Chinese Hackers Accessed Data from at Least Eight US Telecom Companies
A Chinese hacking group, Salt Typhoon, has compromised at least eight US telecommunication companies, accessing call data and potentially targeting specific individuals in the US and dozens of other countries over the past two years.
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48% Bias Score