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
High Retail Credit Card APRs Persist Despite Federal Reserve Rate Cuts
The CFPB reported that 19% of retail credit cards have APRs above 35%, despite Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, due to various factors including a lack of federal interest rate caps and independent margin setting by credit card issuers; the average APR for new cards offered by the top 100 retaile...
High Retail Credit Card APRs Persist Despite Federal Reserve Rate Cuts
The CFPB reported that 19% of retail credit cards have APRs above 35%, despite Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, due to various factors including a lack of federal interest rate caps and independent margin setting by credit card issuers; the average APR for new cards offered by the top 100 retaile...
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40% Bias Score
Mother of Missing Journalist Appeals to Putin for Help
Austin Tice's mother, Debra Tice, wrote to Vladimir Putin requesting help finding her son, who disappeared in Syria in 2012; she believes Austin may be held in a Syrian prison, and the recent change in Syrian leadership has sparked renewed hope.
Mother of Missing Journalist Appeals to Putin for Help
Austin Tice's mother, Debra Tice, wrote to Vladimir Putin requesting help finding her son, who disappeared in Syria in 2012; she believes Austin may be held in a Syrian prison, and the recent change in Syrian leadership has sparked renewed hope.
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48% 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
Moon's Age Revised: 100 Million Years Older Than Previously Thought
A new study suggests the moon is 100 million years older than previously thought, forming 4.51 billion years ago, challenging the 4.35 billion-year timeline based on Apollo samples, due to a later re-melting event from Earth's gravity.
Moon's Age Revised: 100 Million Years Older Than Previously Thought
A new study suggests the moon is 100 million years older than previously thought, forming 4.51 billion years ago, challenging the 4.35 billion-year timeline based on Apollo samples, due to a later re-melting event from Earth's gravity.
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12% Bias Score
Fed's Inflation Concerns Trigger Stock Market Plunge
Major US stock indices experienced significant declines Wednesday after the Federal Reserve indicated a slower pace of interest rate cuts for 2025 than previously expected, citing concerns about inflation remaining above the 2% target into 2026. The S&P 500 fell 2.4%, the Nasdaq Composite dropped ne...
Fed's Inflation Concerns Trigger Stock Market Plunge
Major US stock indices experienced significant declines Wednesday after the Federal Reserve indicated a slower pace of interest rate cuts for 2025 than previously expected, citing concerns about inflation remaining above the 2% target into 2026. The S&P 500 fell 2.4%, the Nasdaq Composite dropped ne...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Prioritizes Loyalty Over Competence in Key Federal Appointments
President-elect Donald Trump is appointing several individuals to key federal positions who recently lost elections, largely due to their association with him, prioritizing loyalty over electoral success or perceived competence.
Trump Prioritizes Loyalty Over Competence in Key Federal Appointments
President-elect Donald Trump is appointing several individuals to key federal positions who recently lost elections, largely due to their association with him, prioritizing loyalty over electoral success or perceived competence.
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52% Bias Score