Suspected Russian Sabotage of Baltic Sea Cables
A Russian cargo ship, the Eagle S, is suspected of severing undersea cables between Finland and Estonia on Christmas Day, marking the third such incident in 14 months, prompting NATO to increase military support and raising concerns about undersea infrastructure vulnerability.
Suspected Russian Sabotage of Baltic Sea Cables
A Russian cargo ship, the Eagle S, is suspected of severing undersea cables between Finland and Estonia on Christmas Day, marking the third such incident in 14 months, prompting NATO to increase military support and raising concerns about undersea infrastructure vulnerability.
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60% Bias Score
Record High Homelessness in US: 770,000 Experiencing Homelessness in January 2024
The Department of Housing and Urban Development's annual report reveals a record 770,000 people experiencing homelessness in January 2024, up 18% from the previous year due to factors including the end of pandemic aid, increased housing costs, and a rise in asylum seekers.
Record High Homelessness in US: 770,000 Experiencing Homelessness in January 2024
The Department of Housing and Urban Development's annual report reveals a record 770,000 people experiencing homelessness in January 2024, up 18% from the previous year due to factors including the end of pandemic aid, increased housing costs, and a rise in asylum seekers.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Seeks to Delay TikTok Ban, Prioritizing Political Resolution
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to delay a potential TikTok ban until his administration can pursue a political solution, despite his previous attempts to ban the app, creating uncertainty about the future of the popular platform in the US.
Trump Seeks to Delay TikTok Ban, Prioritizing Political Resolution
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to delay a potential TikTok ban until his administration can pursue a political solution, despite his previous attempts to ban the app, creating uncertainty about the future of the popular platform in the US.
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40% Bias Score
Passing of Multiple Jazz Legends in 2024
In 2024, the jazz world mourned the loss of several influential figures: David Sanborn, a saxophonist blending jazz, blues, and gospel; Quincy Jones, a prolific composer and producer bridging jazz and pop; Lou Donaldson, a veteran of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers; and others, highlighting jazz's dive...
Passing of Multiple Jazz Legends in 2024
In 2024, the jazz world mourned the loss of several influential figures: David Sanborn, a saxophonist blending jazz, blues, and gospel; Quincy Jones, a prolific composer and producer bridging jazz and pop; Lou Donaldson, a veteran of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers; and others, highlighting jazz's dive...
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8% Bias Score
Conservative Divide on H-1B Visas Poses Challenge for Trump
A social media debate erupted among conservatives regarding H-1B visas for skilled tech workers, pitting tech leaders like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy against those advocating for stricter immigration policies, highlighting a key challenge for President-elect Trump in balancing conflicting interes...
Conservative Divide on H-1B Visas Poses Challenge for Trump
A social media debate erupted among conservatives regarding H-1B visas for skilled tech workers, pitting tech leaders like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy against those advocating for stricter immigration policies, highlighting a key challenge for President-elect Trump in balancing conflicting interes...
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36% Bias Score
Olivia Hussey, "Romeo and Juliet" Star, Dies at 73
Olivia Hussey, the Golden Globe-winning actress who played Juliet in the 1968 film "Romeo and Juliet," died peacefully at age 73 on Friday; decades after the film's release she and her co-star brought a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures over the alleged exploitative filming of nude scenes when they...
Olivia Hussey, "Romeo and Juliet" Star, Dies at 73
Olivia Hussey, the Golden Globe-winning actress who played Juliet in the 1968 film "Romeo and Juliet," died peacefully at age 73 on Friday; decades after the film's release she and her co-star brought a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures over the alleged exploitative filming of nude scenes when they...
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28% Bias Score
SDF Rejects Immediate Integration into New Syrian Army
After the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), controlling one-third of Syria, refused immediate integration into Syria's new army, requesting negotiations amid concerns about Turkey's hostility and the potential for ISIS resurgence.
SDF Rejects Immediate Integration into New Syrian Army
After the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), controlling one-third of Syria, refused immediate integration into Syria's new army, requesting negotiations amid concerns about Turkey's hostility and the potential for ISIS resurgence.
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48% Bias Score
Blast Waves From Military Weapons Possibly Linked to Rare Brain Condition in Veterans
Two former Marines who frequently fired missiles and rockets during their service developed arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), a rare brain condition, years later; research suggests a possible link between repeated exposure to blast waves and the development of AVMs.
Blast Waves From Military Weapons Possibly Linked to Rare Brain Condition in Veterans
Two former Marines who frequently fired missiles and rockets during their service developed arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), a rare brain condition, years later; research suggests a possible link between repeated exposure to blast waves and the development of AVMs.
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36% Bias Score
Y2K: Minimal Disruption Despite Widespread Fears
The year 2000 computer bug, Y2K, threatened widespread system failures due to two-digit year coding in older programs, prompting extensive preparations that ultimately mitigated the worst-case scenarios despite causing significant anxieties.
Y2K: Minimal Disruption Despite Widespread Fears
The year 2000 computer bug, Y2K, threatened widespread system failures due to two-digit year coding in older programs, prompting extensive preparations that ultimately mitigated the worst-case scenarios despite causing significant anxieties.
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40% Bias Score
FDA Warns Against Amanita Muscaria Edibles After Illness Outbreak
The FDA warned against Amanita muscaria mushroom edibles following over 100 illnesses linked to a recalled brand, Diamond Shruumz, which contained undisclosed substances beyond the mushroom, highlighting the dangers of unregulated psychoactive products.
FDA Warns Against Amanita Muscaria Edibles After Illness Outbreak
The FDA warned against Amanita muscaria mushroom edibles following over 100 illnesses linked to a recalled brand, Diamond Shruumz, which contained undisclosed substances beyond the mushroom, highlighting the dangers of unregulated psychoactive products.
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44% Bias Score
Democratic Reps. Sherrill and Spanberger's Gubernatorial Bids Offer Path Forward for Party
Two Democratic U.S. Representatives, Mikie Sherrill (NJ) and Abigail Spanberger (VA), are running for governor in 2025, focusing on economic issues and pragmatic solutions to regain voter trust after the 2024 election losses. Their campaigns offer a potential model for the Democratic Party's future.
Democratic Reps. Sherrill and Spanberger's Gubernatorial Bids Offer Path Forward for Party
Two Democratic U.S. Representatives, Mikie Sherrill (NJ) and Abigail Spanberger (VA), are running for governor in 2025, focusing on economic issues and pragmatic solutions to regain voter trust after the 2024 election losses. Their campaigns offer a potential model for the Democratic Party's future.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Wins 2024 Election in Surprise Victory
In the 2024 election, Donald Trump won a non-consecutive second term as president, fueled by increased white voter turnout and surprisingly strong support from Latino men, despite facing multiple felony charges, assassination attempts, and a low approval rating for the incumbent president, Joe Biden...
Trump Wins 2024 Election in Surprise Victory
In the 2024 election, Donald Trump won a non-consecutive second term as president, fueled by increased white voter turnout and surprisingly strong support from Latino men, despite facing multiple felony charges, assassination attempts, and a low approval rating for the incumbent president, Joe Biden...
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44% Bias Score