TikTok Ban Drives Millions of US Users to Chinese Social Media App
Amid a potential TikTok ban in the US, millions of users are switching to the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu (RedNote), resulting in a massive increase in downloads and a top ranking in app stores; this migration highlights concerns about data privacy and censorship.
TikTok Ban Drives Millions of US Users to Chinese Social Media App
Amid a potential TikTok ban in the US, millions of users are switching to the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu (RedNote), resulting in a massive increase in downloads and a top ranking in app stores; this migration highlights concerns about data privacy and censorship.
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44% Bias Score
Bondi's Attorney General Nomination Faces Scrutiny
Pamela Bondi, President Trump's nominee for Attorney General, faces a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday. Her past actions, including promoting false election fraud claims and criticizing Trump's investigators, raise concerns among Democrats about her impartiality and the Justice Department's ...
Bondi's Attorney General Nomination Faces Scrutiny
Pamela Bondi, President Trump's nominee for Attorney General, faces a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday. Her past actions, including promoting false election fraud claims and criticizing Trump's investigators, raise concerns among Democrats about her impartiality and the Justice Department's ...
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48% Bias Score
159 Dead in South African Mine After Government Cuts Off Supplies
At least 159 miners died in South Africa's Buffelsfontein Gold Mine after authorities cut off their supplies in November, prompting a rescue operation that recovered 60 bodies and 92 emaciated survivors, with hundreds more potentially trapped; the government faces scrutiny for its actions.
159 Dead in South African Mine After Government Cuts Off Supplies
At least 159 miners died in South Africa's Buffelsfontein Gold Mine after authorities cut off their supplies in November, prompting a rescue operation that recovered 60 bodies and 92 emaciated survivors, with hundreds more potentially trapped; the government faces scrutiny for its actions.
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52% Bias Score
575 Brand-Name Drug Prices Increase in Early 2025
On January 1st and 2nd, 2025, 575 brand-name drugs increased in price, including Ozempic and Paxlovid; the median increase was 4%, exceeding inflation and potentially impacting consumer costs depending on insurance coverage and formulary placement.
575 Brand-Name Drug Prices Increase in Early 2025
On January 1st and 2nd, 2025, 575 brand-name drugs increased in price, including Ozempic and Paxlovid; the median increase was 4%, exceeding inflation and potentially impacting consumer costs depending on insurance coverage and formulary placement.
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36% Bias Score
Pope Francis's Memoir "Hope" Reveals Personal Details and Papacy's Core Values
Pope Francis's memoir, "Hope," released January 14th, reveals personal details like a near-death experience as a child and an assassination attempt during his 2021 Iraq trip, alongside his views on war, capitalism, and the Church's role.
Pope Francis's Memoir "Hope" Reveals Personal Details and Papacy's Core Values
Pope Francis's memoir, "Hope," released January 14th, reveals personal details like a near-death experience as a child and an assassination attempt during his 2021 Iraq trip, alongside his views on war, capitalism, and the Church's role.
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20% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires: 23 Dead, Thousands Homeless Amidst Political Wrangling Over Aid
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have claimed at least 23 lives, burned over 40,000 acres, and destroyed thousands of homes, prompting a call for federal aid and raising concerns about political interference in recovery efforts.
Los Angeles Wildfires: 23 Dead, Thousands Homeless Amidst Political Wrangling Over Aid
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have claimed at least 23 lives, burned over 40,000 acres, and destroyed thousands of homes, prompting a call for federal aid and raising concerns about political interference in recovery efforts.
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48% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Rule on Texas Porn Age-Verification Law
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of a Texas law requiring age verification for porn websites, a case raising free speech concerns and inspiring similar laws in other states; opponents argue it infringes on adult rights and raises privacy issues, while Texas emphasizes its goa...
Supreme Court to Rule on Texas Porn Age-Verification Law
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of a Texas law requiring age verification for porn websites, a case raising free speech concerns and inspiring similar laws in other states; opponents argue it infringes on adult rights and raises privacy issues, while Texas emphasizes its goa...
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32% Bias Score
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Detained After Martial Law Declaration
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained on Wednesday, following a standoff at his residence, for imposing martial law in December, prompting a constitutional court deliberation on his removal from office.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Detained After Martial Law Declaration
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained on Wednesday, following a standoff at his residence, for imposing martial law in December, prompting a constitutional court deliberation on his removal from office.
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40% Bias Score
Indiana University Health Pilot Program Addresses Patient Loneliness Through Faith-Based Connections
Indiana University Health's Congregational Care Network addresses patient loneliness and lack of purpose by connecting patients with faith group members for 12 weeks, improving well-being and satisfaction.
Indiana University Health Pilot Program Addresses Patient Loneliness Through Faith-Based Connections
Indiana University Health's Congregational Care Network addresses patient loneliness and lack of purpose by connecting patients with faith group members for 12 weeks, improving well-being and satisfaction.
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36% Bias Score
DOJ Releases Trump Election Interference Report, Cases Dropped
The Department of Justice released a report detailing evidence of President-elect Donald Trump's election interference attempts, concluding that sufficient evidence existed for conviction, but charges were dropped due to his election victory and a DOJ policy against prosecuting sitting presidents.
DOJ Releases Trump Election Interference Report, Cases Dropped
The Department of Justice released a report detailing evidence of President-elect Donald Trump's election interference attempts, concluding that sufficient evidence existed for conviction, but charges were dropped due to his election victory and a DOJ policy against prosecuting sitting presidents.
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44% Bias Score
DALE Program Protects Undocumented Workers, Faces Uncertain Future
The Deferred Action for Labor Enforcement (DALE) program has provided deportation protection and work authorization to nearly 8,000 undocumented workers in exchange for reporting workplace abuse, resulting in over \$3.6 million in back wages and damages recovered in one case; however, the program's ...
DALE Program Protects Undocumented Workers, Faces Uncertain Future
The Deferred Action for Labor Enforcement (DALE) program has provided deportation protection and work authorization to nearly 8,000 undocumented workers in exchange for reporting workplace abuse, resulting in over \$3.6 million in back wages and damages recovered in one case; however, the program's ...
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48% Bias Score
Leslie Charleson, "General Hospital" Actress, Dies at 79
Leslie Charleson, the actress known for her four-decade role as Monica Quartermaine on the soap opera "General Hospital," died on January 12 at age 79 after a long illness; her career began with a car commercial at age 8, and she earned four Daytime Emmy nominations for her work.
Leslie Charleson, "General Hospital" Actress, Dies at 79
Leslie Charleson, the actress known for her four-decade role as Monica Quartermaine on the soap opera "General Hospital," died on January 12 at age 79 after a long illness; her career began with a car commercial at age 8, and she earned four Daytime Emmy nominations for her work.
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16% Bias Score