2024 Television Trends: Returning Series, Older Actors, Spy Dramas
David Bianculli reviews 2024 television, noting trends including the success of returning series, the prominence of older actors in leading roles, and the rise of spy dramas; he highlights shows like "Squid Game," "The Diplomat," "Only Murders in the Building," and "The Agency."
2024 Television Trends: Returning Series, Older Actors, Spy Dramas
David Bianculli reviews 2024 television, noting trends including the success of returning series, the prominence of older actors in leading roles, and the rise of spy dramas; he highlights shows like "Squid Game," "The Diplomat," "Only Murders in the Building," and "The Agency."
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16% Bias Score
Ukraine Assassination of Top Russian General
Ukraine's Security Service assassinated Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, a senior Russian general, in Moscow using a bomb planted on a scooter, citing his alleged use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine as the motive.
Ukraine Assassination of Top Russian General
Ukraine's Security Service assassinated Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, a senior Russian general, in Moscow using a bomb planted on a scooter, citing his alleged use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine as the motive.
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48% Bias Score
Terrorism Charge Filed in Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old, was charged with murder as an act of terrorism for the December 4th killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan; Mangione, apprehended in Pennsylvania, had expressed anger towards health insurers online and was carrying a letter calling them "parasitic"...
Terrorism Charge Filed in Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old, was charged with murder as an act of terrorism for the December 4th killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan; Mangione, apprehended in Pennsylvania, had expressed anger towards health insurers online and was carrying a letter calling them "parasitic"...
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40% Bias Score
Gabbard's Controversial DNI Nomination Faces Senate Scrutiny
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, faces a challenging Senate confirmation process due to concerns about her past meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and her recent shift to the Republican Party; some senators are expressing concern...
Gabbard's Controversial DNI Nomination Faces Senate Scrutiny
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, faces a challenging Senate confirmation process due to concerns about her past meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and her recent shift to the Republican Party; some senators are expressing concern...
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44% Bias Score
Twitch's 20.35 Billion Hours Viewed in 2024: A Social Media Phenomenon with Challenges
Twitch's 2024 community recap reveals 20.35 billion hours watched, highlighting its social nature; gaming journalist Nathan Grayson attributes this to the real-time interaction and community fostered by its chat feature, although concerns about parasocial relationships and harassment persist.
Twitch's 20.35 Billion Hours Viewed in 2024: A Social Media Phenomenon with Challenges
Twitch's 2024 community recap reveals 20.35 billion hours watched, highlighting its social nature; gaming journalist Nathan Grayson attributes this to the real-time interaction and community fostered by its chat feature, although concerns about parasocial relationships and harassment persist.
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24% Bias Score
NPR's "Books We Love": Diverse YA Titles Reflect Contemporary Issues
NPR's "Books We Love" features a diverse collection of Young Adult titles, including "Annie LeBlanc Is Not Dead Yet" (magical realism), "Black Girl You Are Atlas" (poetry), and "Everything We Never Had" (Filipino American family saga), reflecting various genres and cultural backgrounds.
NPR's "Books We Love": Diverse YA Titles Reflect Contemporary Issues
NPR's "Books We Love" features a diverse collection of Young Adult titles, including "Annie LeBlanc Is Not Dead Yet" (magical realism), "Black Girl You Are Atlas" (poetry), and "Everything We Never Had" (Filipino American family saga), reflecting various genres and cultural backgrounds.
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16% Bias Score
Uncertainty Over US EV Tax Credits Spurs Sales Increase
The potential elimination of US federal tax credits for electric vehicles (EVs) is prompting increased sales, particularly of used vehicles, though many buyers are still unaware of the credits' existence; the credits total up to $7,500 for new vehicles and $4,000 for used ones.
Uncertainty Over US EV Tax Credits Spurs Sales Increase
The potential elimination of US federal tax credits for electric vehicles (EVs) is prompting increased sales, particularly of used vehicles, though many buyers are still unaware of the credits' existence; the credits total up to $7,500 for new vehicles and $4,000 for used ones.
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36% Bias Score
US to Pay $116 Million in FCI Dublin Prison Abuse Lawsuits
The US government will pay $116 million to settle lawsuits from over 100 women who allege abuse at the closed FCI Dublin federal prison in California; a judge also approved a class-action settlement demanding reforms and public acknowledgement of abuse.
US to Pay $116 Million in FCI Dublin Prison Abuse Lawsuits
The US government will pay $116 million to settle lawsuits from over 100 women who allege abuse at the closed FCI Dublin federal prison in California; a judge also approved a class-action settlement demanding reforms and public acknowledgement of abuse.
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40% Bias Score
Wisconsin School Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Six Injured
A shooting at a Madison, Wisconsin Christian school on December 11, 2023, left one teacher and one 15-year-old student dead, with six others injured; the shooter, identified as 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow, died by suicide; the motive remains under investigation.
Wisconsin School Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Six Injured
A shooting at a Madison, Wisconsin Christian school on December 11, 2023, left one teacher and one 15-year-old student dead, with six others injured; the shooter, identified as 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow, died by suicide; the motive remains under investigation.
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20% Bias Score
FBI Warns of Chinese Hacking, Urges Americans to Switch to Encrypted Messaging
The FBI warned Americans to use end-to-end encrypted messaging apps due to a Chinese cyber-espionage campaign that compromised at least eight U.S. telecoms, enabling hackers affiliated with Beijing to intercept standard text messages.
FBI Warns of Chinese Hacking, Urges Americans to Switch to Encrypted Messaging
The FBI warned Americans to use end-to-end encrypted messaging apps due to a Chinese cyber-espionage campaign that compromised at least eight U.S. telecoms, enabling hackers affiliated with Beijing to intercept standard text messages.
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48% Bias Score
Billie Eilish's Vocal Transformation: From Whispers to Powerful Performance
Billie Eilish's vocal range and technique have dramatically improved in the past two years due to dedicated vocal lessons, significantly enhancing her singing capabilities and artistic expression, a journey intertwined with her close collaboration with her brother, Finneas O'Connell, since they were...
Billie Eilish's Vocal Transformation: From Whispers to Powerful Performance
Billie Eilish's vocal range and technique have dramatically improved in the past two years due to dedicated vocal lessons, significantly enhancing her singing capabilities and artistic expression, a journey intertwined with her close collaboration with her brother, Finneas O'Connell, since they were...
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24% Bias Score
Baltimore Gym Improves Older Adults' Lives Through Strength Training
Fivex3 Training in Baltimore helps older adults improve strength and mobility through individualized strength training, with clients reporting significant improvements in daily life and increased confidence; the gym's model highlights the potential benefits of specialized fitness programs for aging ...
Baltimore Gym Improves Older Adults' Lives Through Strength Training
Fivex3 Training in Baltimore helps older adults improve strength and mobility through individualized strength training, with clients reporting significant improvements in daily life and increased confidence; the gym's model highlights the potential benefits of specialized fitness programs for aging ...
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24% Bias Score