House Speaker Faces Reelection Challenge Amidst Slim Republican Majority
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a potential challenge to his reelection bid from a small group of Republican lawmakers, jeopardizing the start of the 119th Congress and the implementation of President-elect Trump's agenda due to the GOP's slim majority.
House Speaker Faces Reelection Challenge Amidst Slim Republican Majority
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a potential challenge to his reelection bid from a small group of Republican lawmakers, jeopardizing the start of the 119th Congress and the implementation of President-elect Trump's agenda due to the GOP's slim majority.
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48% Bias Score
Turo Vehicles Used in Separate Attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas
On Wednesday, a Turo-rented pickup truck ran over New Orleans revelers, and a Turo-rented Tesla Cybertruck exploded in Las Vegas; authorities believe the incidents are unrelated, despite Turo stating they are investigating.
Turo Vehicles Used in Separate Attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas
On Wednesday, a Turo-rented pickup truck ran over New Orleans revelers, and a Turo-rented Tesla Cybertruck exploded in Las Vegas; authorities believe the incidents are unrelated, despite Turo stating they are investigating.
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52% Bias Score
2025 Economic Uncertainty: Interest Rates, Retirement Savings, and Financial Planning
In 2025, falling interest rates will lower savings returns but offer debt relief, while increased retirement contribution limits offset potential tax changes and market volatility, demanding proactive financial planning.
2025 Economic Uncertainty: Interest Rates, Retirement Savings, and Financial Planning
In 2025, falling interest rates will lower savings returns but offer debt relief, while increased retirement contribution limits offset potential tax changes and market volatility, demanding proactive financial planning.
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36% Bias Score
Global Incumbent Vote Losses in 2024 Elections
The 2024 election year saw incumbent governments worldwide suffer significant vote share losses due to post-COVID economic anxieties, including high inflation and stagnant wages, along with concerns over immigration, leading to increased support for populist and nationalist parties.
Global Incumbent Vote Losses in 2024 Elections
The 2024 election year saw incumbent governments worldwide suffer significant vote share losses due to post-COVID economic anxieties, including high inflation and stagnant wages, along with concerns over immigration, leading to increased support for populist and nationalist parties.
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44% Bias Score
Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Stall in South Korea
International talks in Busan, South Korea, failed to produce a global treaty to curb plastic pollution, but will continue in late spring or summer to address financing and transparency concerns; a poll shows strong Latino support for such a treaty even with high costs.
Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Stall in South Korea
International talks in Busan, South Korea, failed to produce a global treaty to curb plastic pollution, but will continue in late spring or summer to address financing and transparency concerns; a poll shows strong Latino support for such a treaty even with high costs.
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24% Bias Score
McBride: First Openly Transgender Congresswoman Prioritizes Diplomacy
Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person elected to Congress, won Delaware's only U.S. House seat despite facing anti-transgender legislation and campaigning, choosing diplomacy over direct conflict regarding a congressional bathroom ban.
McBride: First Openly Transgender Congresswoman Prioritizes Diplomacy
Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person elected to Congress, won Delaware's only U.S. House seat despite facing anti-transgender legislation and campaigning, choosing diplomacy over direct conflict regarding a congressional bathroom ban.
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28% Bias Score
Mortgage Rates Surge to Near 7%, Plunging Demand
During the two weeks ending December 27, 2024, total mortgage application volume plummeted 21.9% due to a rise in the average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages to 6.97%, impacting both purchase and refinance applications significantly, particularly given the typical seasonal sl...
Mortgage Rates Surge to Near 7%, Plunging Demand
During the two weeks ending December 27, 2024, total mortgage application volume plummeted 21.9% due to a rise in the average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages to 6.97%, impacting both purchase and refinance applications significantly, particularly given the typical seasonal sl...
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36% Bias Score
Florida to Pay Restitution for Abuse at Dozier School for Boys
The state of Florida will pay restitution to over 800 people who suffered abuse at the Dozier School for Boys and a sister school in Okeechobee, after a formal apology for decades of abuse; $20 million was allocated, reflecting a belated acknowledgment of systemic failures.
Florida to Pay Restitution for Abuse at Dozier School for Boys
The state of Florida will pay restitution to over 800 people who suffered abuse at the Dozier School for Boys and a sister school in Okeechobee, after a formal apology for decades of abuse; $20 million was allocated, reflecting a belated acknowledgment of systemic failures.
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24% Bias Score
Georgia Judge Found Dead After Election Loss
Georgia State Court Judge Stephen Yekel, 74, was found dead in his courtroom on December 12, 2023, in an apparent suicide, following an unsuccessful reelection bid and a denied resignation request.
Georgia Judge Found Dead After Election Loss
Georgia State Court Judge Stephen Yekel, 74, was found dead in his courtroom on December 12, 2023, in an apparent suicide, following an unsuccessful reelection bid and a denied resignation request.
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32% Bias Score
Jeju Air Flight 2216 Crash Kills 179 in South Korea"
Jeju Air Flight 2216 from Bangkok crashed in Muan, South Korea on Sunday, killing 175 passengers and four crew members; two flight attendants survived; the government is working to identify the bodies and provide support to families while investigating the cause of the crash.
Jeju Air Flight 2216 Crash Kills 179 in South Korea"
Jeju Air Flight 2216 from Bangkok crashed in Muan, South Korea on Sunday, killing 175 passengers and four crew members; two flight attendants survived; the government is working to identify the bodies and provide support to families while investigating the cause of the crash.
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24% Bias Score
South Korean Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
A South Korean court issued warrants to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday for rebellion, stemming from his six-hour declaration of martial law on December 3rd that involved deploying troops and police to the National Assembly; this is the first time such action has been taken again...
South Korean Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
A South Korean court issued warrants to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday for rebellion, stemming from his six-hour declaration of martial law on December 3rd that involved deploying troops and police to the National Assembly; this is the first time such action has been taken again...
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40% Bias Score
Soaring Food Prices in Russia Cast Shadow Over New Year's Celebrations
Due to the war in Ukraine and subsequent sanctions, the cost of making Olivier salad, a traditional Russian New Year's dish, increased by 16% year over year to 414 rubles ($3.94) for four people, reflecting broader inflation impacting food prices like eggs (up 45%), butter (up 40%), and potatoes (al...
Soaring Food Prices in Russia Cast Shadow Over New Year's Celebrations
Due to the war in Ukraine and subsequent sanctions, the cost of making Olivier salad, a traditional Russian New Year's dish, increased by 16% year over year to 414 rubles ($3.94) for four people, reflecting broader inflation impacting food prices like eggs (up 45%), butter (up 40%), and potatoes (al...
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44% Bias Score