Lego Defies Industry Trend, Reports 13% Revenue Surge
Despite a broader toy industry downturn, Lego's revenue surged 13% in the first half of 2023 due to its diverse product lines, licensing partnerships, and digital expansion, defying industry trends and Hollywood production disruptions.
Lego Defies Industry Trend, Reports 13% Revenue Surge
Despite a broader toy industry downturn, Lego's revenue surged 13% in the first half of 2023 due to its diverse product lines, licensing partnerships, and digital expansion, defying industry trends and Hollywood production disruptions.
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52% Bias Score
Former Police Official Found Guilty of Aiding Proud Boys Leader
Shane Lamond, former head of Washington's Metropolitan Police intelligence unit, was found guilty on Monday of four counts including obstruction of justice and lying to investigators after a bench trial for providing information to Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, who is serving 22 years for sediti...
Former Police Official Found Guilty of Aiding Proud Boys Leader
Shane Lamond, former head of Washington's Metropolitan Police intelligence unit, was found guilty on Monday of four counts including obstruction of justice and lying to investigators after a bench trial for providing information to Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, who is serving 22 years for sediti...
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40% Bias Score
Nordstrom to Go Private in \$6.25 Billion Deal
Nordstrom, founded in 1901, agreed to a \$6.25 billion buyout by its founding family and Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool, becoming private in the first half of 2025; shareholders receive \$24.25 per share.
Nordstrom to Go Private in \$6.25 Billion Deal
Nordstrom, founded in 1901, agreed to a \$6.25 billion buyout by its founding family and Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool, becoming private in the first half of 2025; shareholders receive \$24.25 per share.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Renews Bid for Greenland; Greenland Rejects
President-elect Donald Trump announced his renewed interest in the U.S. acquiring Greenland, citing national security, while Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede rejected the idea, asserting Greenland's sovereignty. This follows previous failed attempts by Trump and the U.S. to purchase Greenland i...
Trump Renews Bid for Greenland; Greenland Rejects
President-elect Donald Trump announced his renewed interest in the U.S. acquiring Greenland, citing national security, while Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede rejected the idea, asserting Greenland's sovereignty. This follows previous failed attempts by Trump and the U.S. to purchase Greenland i...
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48% Bias Score
Musk's Potential Donation Spurs U.K. Election Reform
Elon Musk's potential donation to the U.K.'s Reform UK party has prompted lawmakers to consider stricter regulations on foreign political donations to prevent foreign interference in elections, highlighting Musk's growing influence on global politics and far-right movements.
Musk's Potential Donation Spurs U.K. Election Reform
Elon Musk's potential donation to the U.K.'s Reform UK party has prompted lawmakers to consider stricter regulations on foreign political donations to prevent foreign interference in elections, highlighting Musk's growing influence on global politics and far-right movements.
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64% Bias Score
Musk's Influence on US Foreign Policy Under Trump Raises Conflict of Interest Concerns
Elon Musk's close ties to President-elect Trump raise concerns about his potential influence on U.S. foreign policy due to his substantial government contracts, international business dealings, and support for far-right movements, prompting investigations into possible conflicts of interest.
Musk's Influence on US Foreign Policy Under Trump Raises Conflict of Interest Concerns
Elon Musk's close ties to President-elect Trump raise concerns about his potential influence on U.S. foreign policy due to his substantial government contracts, international business dealings, and support for far-right movements, prompting investigations into possible conflicts of interest.
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56% Bias Score
House Ethics Report Details Matt Gaetz's Rule Violations and Potential Criminal Conduct
The House Ethics Committee released a report detailing former Rep. Matt Gaetz's violations of House Rules involving prostitution, drug use, and potentially criminal offenses, including an alleged encounter with a minor, despite a Justice Department decision not to file charges.
House Ethics Report Details Matt Gaetz's Rule Violations and Potential Criminal Conduct
The House Ethics Committee released a report detailing former Rep. Matt Gaetz's violations of House Rules involving prostitution, drug use, and potentially criminal offenses, including an alleged encounter with a minor, despite a Justice Department decision not to file charges.
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60% Bias Score
U.S. Whooping Cough Cases Surge to 10-Year High
The U.S. is experiencing a whooping cough outbreak, with over 32,000 cases by mid-December 2024—a six-fold increase from 2023—due to waning vaccine immunity, lower vaccination rates, and improved testing. Infants are especially vulnerable.
U.S. Whooping Cough Cases Surge to 10-Year High
The U.S. is experiencing a whooping cough outbreak, with over 32,000 cases by mid-December 2024—a six-fold increase from 2023—due to waning vaccine immunity, lower vaccination rates, and improved testing. Infants are especially vulnerable.
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28% Bias Score
10 Million Under Winter Weather Alerts as Cold Christmas Sweeps US
Ten million people across the Great Lakes and Northeast are under winter weather alerts; many areas experienced their coldest temperatures of the season on Sunday; the forecast includes more snow, ice, and a cold Christmas, with heavy rain and mountain snow in the West.
10 Million Under Winter Weather Alerts as Cold Christmas Sweeps US
Ten million people across the Great Lakes and Northeast are under winter weather alerts; many areas experienced their coldest temperatures of the season on Sunday; the forecast includes more snow, ice, and a cold Christmas, with heavy rain and mountain snow in the West.
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32% Bias Score
IRS to Issue Automatic Payments of up to $1,400 to 1 Million Taxpayers
The IRS will issue automatic payments of up to \$1,400 to approximately 1 million eligible taxpayers who did not claim the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit, totaling about \$2.4 billion, starting in December and arriving by late January via direct deposit or mail.
IRS to Issue Automatic Payments of up to $1,400 to 1 Million Taxpayers
The IRS will issue automatic payments of up to \$1,400 to approximately 1 million eligible taxpayers who did not claim the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit, totaling about \$2.4 billion, starting in December and arriving by late January via direct deposit or mail.
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40% Bias Score
University of Michigan Lawsuit Alleges Bias Against Pro-Palestinian Students
Current and former University of Michigan students filed a federal lawsuit on Friday, alleging the university violated their constitutional rights by disproportionately disciplining pro-Palestinian students involved in campus protests following a November 2023 sit-in where over 40 students were arre...
University of Michigan Lawsuit Alleges Bias Against Pro-Palestinian Students
Current and former University of Michigan students filed a federal lawsuit on Friday, alleging the university violated their constitutional rights by disproportionately disciplining pro-Palestinian students involved in campus protests following a November 2023 sit-in where over 40 students were arre...
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60% Bias Score
Houthi Missile Strikes Tel Aviv, Israeli Defenses Fail
A missile launched from Yemen hit Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday morning, injuring 14 people and causing property damage after Israel's defense systems failed to intercept it; Houthi rebels claimed responsibility, citing Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as justification.
Houthi Missile Strikes Tel Aviv, Israeli Defenses Fail
A missile launched from Yemen hit Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday morning, injuring 14 people and causing property damage after Israel's defense systems failed to intercept it; Houthi rebels claimed responsibility, citing Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as justification.
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56% Bias Score