New Orleans Attack: 14 Dead, ISIS-Inspired Terrorist Used Vehicle and Explosives
In New Orleans, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old former US army veteran inspired by ISIS, drove a truck into a New Year's crowd, killing 14 and injuring 35; he had pre-placed explosives and attempted to burn evidence at a nearby Airbnb.
New Orleans Attack: 14 Dead, ISIS-Inspired Terrorist Used Vehicle and Explosives
In New Orleans, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old former US army veteran inspired by ISIS, drove a truck into a New Year's crowd, killing 14 and injuring 35; he had pre-placed explosives and attempted to burn evidence at a nearby Airbnb.
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44% Bias Score
Sabalenka's Triumph: Personal Tragedy Fuels Grand Slam Wins
Aryna Sabalenka, overcoming the death of her ex-boyfriend and a shoulder injury, won the 2024 Australian Open and US Open, reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking; her rival, Iga Swiatek, faced a temporary suspension for a positive drug test.
Sabalenka's Triumph: Personal Tragedy Fuels Grand Slam Wins
Aryna Sabalenka, overcoming the death of her ex-boyfriend and a shoulder injury, won the 2024 Australian Open and US Open, reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking; her rival, Iga Swiatek, faced a temporary suspension for a positive drug test.
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48% Bias Score
Smith Falls Short of 10,000th Test Run Milestone
Steve Smith was dismissed for 38 runs at 12:25 pm on January 10th at the Sydney Cricket Ground, falling short of his 10,000th Test run milestone; however, he is expected to reach the milestone soon.
Smith Falls Short of 10,000th Test Run Milestone
Steve Smith was dismissed for 38 runs at 12:25 pm on January 10th at the Sydney Cricket Ground, falling short of his 10,000th Test run milestone; however, he is expected to reach the milestone soon.
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60% Bias Score
Melbourne Hotel Prices Hit Five-Year High on Luxury Boom
Melbourne hotel prices reached a five-year high in November 2023, averaging \$234 per night due to the opening of several luxury hotels such as the Ritz-Carlton (\$700/night) and W Melbourne (\$515/night), exceeding pre-pandemic rates and indicating a strong recovery in the tourism sector.
Melbourne Hotel Prices Hit Five-Year High on Luxury Boom
Melbourne hotel prices reached a five-year high in November 2023, averaging \$234 per night due to the opening of several luxury hotels such as the Ritz-Carlton (\$700/night) and W Melbourne (\$515/night), exceeding pre-pandemic rates and indicating a strong recovery in the tourism sector.
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44% Bias Score
Victorian Coastal Property Prices Show Wide Variation
Victorian coastal home buyers can find properties under $1 million in towns like Tootgarook, Rosebud, and several on the Bellarine Peninsula, offering a stark contrast to more expensive areas such as Sorrento and the Surf Coast, where prices reach over $2 million; this reflects varying demand and lo...
Victorian Coastal Property Prices Show Wide Variation
Victorian coastal home buyers can find properties under $1 million in towns like Tootgarook, Rosebud, and several on the Bellarine Peninsula, offering a stark contrast to more expensive areas such as Sorrento and the Surf Coast, where prices reach over $2 million; this reflects varying demand and lo...
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44% Bias Score
2024: Hottest Year on Record Exacerbates Climate Crisis
2024 was the world's hottest year on record, reaching 1.6 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, resulting in at least 3,700 deaths and millions displaced from extreme weather; Australia experienced its second hottest year.
2024: Hottest Year on Record Exacerbates Climate Crisis
2024 was the world's hottest year on record, reaching 1.6 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, resulting in at least 3,700 deaths and millions displaced from extreme weather; Australia experienced its second hottest year.
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32% Bias Score
NSW Health Crisis: Nitazene Vapes Prompt Call for Broader Drug Response
Four young adults in Sydney unknowingly became addicted to nitazene, a synthetic opioid 100 times stronger than heroin, after inhaling it from vapes purchased online, prompting NSW's Chief Health Officer to urge broader drug responses beyond the planned pill testing trial.
NSW Health Crisis: Nitazene Vapes Prompt Call for Broader Drug Response
Four young adults in Sydney unknowingly became addicted to nitazene, a synthetic opioid 100 times stronger than heroin, after inhaling it from vapes purchased online, prompting NSW's Chief Health Officer to urge broader drug responses beyond the planned pill testing trial.
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36% Bias Score
Australia's Cricket Crisis: A Call for Systemic Reform
Australia's cricket system faces a crisis due to the Big Bash League's disruptive scheduling, hindering the development of young players needed for Test cricket; reforms are proposed to restructure the calendar, expand opportunities, and revitalize the 'A' team program.
Australia's Cricket Crisis: A Call for Systemic Reform
Australia's cricket system faces a crisis due to the Big Bash League's disruptive scheduling, hindering the development of young players needed for Test cricket; reforms are proposed to restructure the calendar, expand opportunities, and revitalize the 'A' team program.
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60% Bias Score
Dutton's Leadership: Rightward Shift and 2025 Election Prospects
James Massola's Sydney Morning Herald article assesses Peter Dutton's leadership, highlighting his rightward shift within the Liberal Party, his pro-nuclear stance, and concerns about his lack of detail and avoidance of scrutiny, impacting his prospects for the 2025 election.
Dutton's Leadership: Rightward Shift and 2025 Election Prospects
James Massola's Sydney Morning Herald article assesses Peter Dutton's leadership, highlighting his rightward shift within the Liberal Party, his pro-nuclear stance, and concerns about his lack of detail and avoidance of scrutiny, impacting his prospects for the 2025 election.
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52% Bias Score
Subsea Cable Vulnerabilities Threaten Global Communications
Subsea cables, carrying 98% of global internet traffic and trillions in daily financial transactions, are increasingly vulnerable to damage from human activity and potential sabotage, as highlighted by recent incidents and leading to calls for increased investment in resilience and redundancy.
Subsea Cable Vulnerabilities Threaten Global Communications
Subsea cables, carrying 98% of global internet traffic and trillions in daily financial transactions, are increasingly vulnerable to damage from human activity and potential sabotage, as highlighted by recent incidents and leading to calls for increased investment in resilience and redundancy.
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8% Bias Score
ISIS-Inspired Terrorist Kills 14 in New Orleans New Year's Attack
In New Orleans, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a US citizen and ISIS supporter, killed 14 people on January 1, 2025, by driving a truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street after posting videos declaring his intent; the FBI says he acted alone, although the attack involved planted IEDs; the Sugar Bowl was delayed, b...
ISIS-Inspired Terrorist Kills 14 in New Orleans New Year's Attack
In New Orleans, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a US citizen and ISIS supporter, killed 14 people on January 1, 2025, by driving a truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street after posting videos declaring his intent; the FBI says he acted alone, although the attack involved planted IEDs; the Sugar Bowl was delayed, b...
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48% Bias Score
New Orleans Attack: 15 Dead, ISIS Flag Found on Suspect's Truck
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old US Army veteran, drove a truck into New Year's Day revelers in New Orleans, killing 15 and injuring at least 35; federal officials are investigating the attack as a potential act of terrorism due to an ISIS flag found on Jabbar's truck and are pursuing possible acco...
New Orleans Attack: 15 Dead, ISIS Flag Found on Suspect's Truck
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old US Army veteran, drove a truck into New Year's Day revelers in New Orleans, killing 15 and injuring at least 35; federal officials are investigating the attack as a potential act of terrorism due to an ISIS flag found on Jabbar's truck and are pursuing possible acco...
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36% Bias Score