Bookshop.org Supports Local Bookstores Through E-book Sales
Bookshop.org, a new online retailer, exclusively supports local bookstores by selling e-books, addressing the technical challenges smaller stores face in offering digital formats; this new income stream helps indie bookstores remain competitive.
Bookshop.org Supports Local Bookstores Through E-book Sales
Bookshop.org, a new online retailer, exclusively supports local bookstores by selling e-books, addressing the technical challenges smaller stores face in offering digital formats; this new income stream helps indie bookstores remain competitive.
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28% Bias Score
Kennedy Cousin Opposes RFK Jr.'s HHS Nomination
Caroline Kennedy, daughter of President John F. Kennedy, publicly opposed her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services, citing his anti-vaccine stance and lack of qualifications, creating a significant political controversy hours before his confirmation he...
Kennedy Cousin Opposes RFK Jr.'s HHS Nomination
Caroline Kennedy, daughter of President John F. Kennedy, publicly opposed her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services, citing his anti-vaccine stance and lack of qualifications, creating a significant political controversy hours before his confirmation he...
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60% Bias Score
Boom Supersonic Breaks Sound Barrier, Paving Way for Supersonic Passenger Travel
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft successfully reached Mach 1.122 on its twelfth test flight over the Mojave Desert on Tuesday, marking a major step towards the company's goal of launching a commercially viable supersonic passenger jet, Overture, by 2030.
Boom Supersonic Breaks Sound Barrier, Paving Way for Supersonic Passenger Travel
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft successfully reached Mach 1.122 on its twelfth test flight over the Mojave Desert on Tuesday, marking a major step towards the company's goal of launching a commercially viable supersonic passenger jet, Overture, by 2030.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Orders SpaceX to Return NASA Astronauts from ISS
President Trump requested SpaceX to return NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams from the International Space Station ahead of schedule, creating uncertainty about NASA's operational plans and potential cost implications for an unscheduled mission.
Trump Orders SpaceX to Return NASA Astronauts from ISS
President Trump requested SpaceX to return NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams from the International Space Station ahead of schedule, creating uncertainty about NASA's operational plans and potential cost implications for an unscheduled mission.
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56% Bias Score
U.S. Relies on Subcritical Nuclear Experiments Amidst Global Tensions
The U.S. uses subcritical experiments in Nevada's underground tunnels to maintain its nuclear arsenal's functionality without detonations, costing billions of dollars on projects like Scorpius, while global concerns about nuclear proliferation persist.
U.S. Relies on Subcritical Nuclear Experiments Amidst Global Tensions
The U.S. uses subcritical experiments in Nevada's underground tunnels to maintain its nuclear arsenal's functionality without detonations, costing billions of dollars on projects like Scorpius, while global concerns about nuclear proliferation persist.
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36% Bias Score
OMB Rescinds Payment Freeze Amidst Legal Challenges and White House Spending Review
Following legal challenges and a temporary court block, the OMB rescinded its call for a pause on federal grant and program payments; however, the White House insists its spending review continues, causing further confusion and sparking debate about executive authority.
OMB Rescinds Payment Freeze Amidst Legal Challenges and White House Spending Review
Following legal challenges and a temporary court block, the OMB rescinded its call for a pause on federal grant and program payments; however, the White House insists its spending review continues, causing further confusion and sparking debate about executive authority.
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44% Bias Score
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Despite Trump's Demands
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.25% - 4.5% on Wednesday, defying President Trump's calls for lower rates due to persistent inflation (2.9% year-on-year) and a strong job market adding over 250,000 jobs last month.
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Despite Trump's Demands
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.25% - 4.5% on Wednesday, defying President Trump's calls for lower rates due to persistent inflation (2.9% year-on-year) and a strong job market adding over 250,000 jobs last month.
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48% Bias Score
Louvre Museum to Undergo 800 Million Euro Renovation
French President Macron announced an 800 million euro renovation of the Louvre Museum in Paris, including a new entrance, a dedicated Mona Lisa room, and addressing issues of overcrowding, outdated equipment, and climate concerns, aiming for 12 million annual visitors by 2031.
Louvre Museum to Undergo 800 Million Euro Renovation
French President Macron announced an 800 million euro renovation of the Louvre Museum in Paris, including a new entrance, a dedicated Mona Lisa room, and addressing issues of overcrowding, outdated equipment, and climate concerns, aiming for 12 million annual visitors by 2031.
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48% Bias Score
Louvre Museum to Undergo Six-Year, Self-Funded Renovation
French President Emmanuel Macron announced a six-year renovation of the Louvre Museum in Paris, including a new entrance and a dedicated Mona Lisa room, to address its aging infrastructure, increased visitor numbers (currently double the design capacity of 4 million), and climate change concerns; th...
Louvre Museum to Undergo Six-Year, Self-Funded Renovation
French President Emmanuel Macron announced a six-year renovation of the Louvre Museum in Paris, including a new entrance and a dedicated Mona Lisa room, to address its aging infrastructure, increased visitor numbers (currently double the design capacity of 4 million), and climate change concerns; th...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Administration Offers Mass Resignation to Federal Employees
President Trump's administration offered nearly all 2.3 million federal employees a resignation option by September 30th, with full pay and benefits through that date, aiming to reshape the federal workforce and replace employees who don't align with administration policies.
Trump Administration Offers Mass Resignation to Federal Employees
President Trump's administration offered nearly all 2.3 million federal employees a resignation option by September 30th, with full pay and benefits through that date, aiming to reshape the federal workforce and replace employees who don't align with administration policies.
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48% Bias Score
EPA Dismisses Science Advisory Board Members
On Tuesday, the EPA dismissed members of its Science Advisory Board (SAB) and Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC), aiming to align scientific advice with its mission, a move mirroring similar actions during the first Trump administration and potentially delaying crucial environmental reg...
EPA Dismisses Science Advisory Board Members
On Tuesday, the EPA dismissed members of its Science Advisory Board (SAB) and Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC), aiming to align scientific advice with its mission, a move mirroring similar actions during the first Trump administration and potentially delaying crucial environmental reg...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Administration's "Deferred Resignation" Offer Sparks Controversy Among Federal Employees
The Trump administration offered federal employees a "deferred resignation program" with paid leave until September 30th if they resign by February 6th; however, unions advise against it due to ambiguity and potential job insecurity.
Trump Administration's "Deferred Resignation" Offer Sparks Controversy Among Federal Employees
The Trump administration offered federal employees a "deferred resignation program" with paid leave until September 30th if they resign by February 6th; however, unions advise against it due to ambiguity and potential job insecurity.
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52% Bias Score