Senate Passes $895 Billion NDAA, Including Pay Raise But Banning Transgender Care for Military Children
The Senate approved the $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday, including a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted, but also banning Tricare coverage for gender dysphoria treatment for children under 18, passing 85-14 despite some Democratic opposition.
Senate Passes $895 Billion NDAA, Including Pay Raise But Banning Transgender Care for Military Children
The Senate approved the $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday, including a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted, but also banning Tricare coverage for gender dysphoria treatment for children under 18, passing 85-14 despite some Democratic opposition.
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60% Bias Score
Australia Replaces Failed Student Visa Cap with Prioritized Processing
Australia's new student visa system prioritizes 80% of each institution's previous cap for high-speed processing, replacing a failed cap that was blocked in parliament and disproportionately impacted regional universities and students from South Asia, resulting in decreased arrivals and political de...
Australia Replaces Failed Student Visa Cap with Prioritized Processing
Australia's new student visa system prioritizes 80% of each institution's previous cap for high-speed processing, replacing a failed cap that was blocked in parliament and disproportionately impacted regional universities and students from South Asia, resulting in decreased arrivals and political de...
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52% Bias Score
36% Hike in UK Water Bills Approved to Fund £104bn Infrastructure Investment
English and Welsh water bills will rise by 36% over five years, adding £157 to the average bill by 2030, to fund a £104 billion investment in infrastructure improvements to fix leaky pipes and reduce sewage pollution, despite criticism of the industry's environmental record and financial practices.
36% Hike in UK Water Bills Approved to Fund £104bn Infrastructure Investment
English and Welsh water bills will rise by 36% over five years, adding £157 to the average bill by 2030, to fund a £104 billion investment in infrastructure improvements to fix leaky pipes and reduce sewage pollution, despite criticism of the industry's environmental record and financial practices.
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56% Bias Score
Gavin & Stacey: The Final Christmas Special
The final Gavin & Stacey Christmas special airs December 25th at 9 pm on BBC One, aiming to surpass the 17.1 million viewers of the 2019 special, concluding the story of the beloved couple and their families.
Gavin & Stacey: The Final Christmas Special
The final Gavin & Stacey Christmas special airs December 25th at 9 pm on BBC One, aiming to surpass the 17.1 million viewers of the 2019 special, concluding the story of the beloved couple and their families.
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40% Bias Score
New Orleans Priest Receives Life Sentence for Child Rape; Archbishop Criticized for Absence at Sentencing
Retired Roman Catholic priest Lawrence Hecker received a life sentence for the 1975 rape of a teenager at St. John Vianney High School in New Orleans; the survivor and advocates criticized Archbishop Gregory Aymond for not attending the sentencing, highlighting the Archdiocese's role in concealing t...
New Orleans Priest Receives Life Sentence for Child Rape; Archbishop Criticized for Absence at Sentencing
Retired Roman Catholic priest Lawrence Hecker received a life sentence for the 1975 rape of a teenager at St. John Vianney High School in New Orleans; the survivor and advocates criticized Archbishop Gregory Aymond for not attending the sentencing, highlighting the Archdiocese's role in concealing t...
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40% Bias Score
UK Government's AI Copyright Exemption Faces Widespread Creative Industry Backlash
The UK government's proposed AI copyright exemption, allowing AI companies to use copyrighted material unless owners opt out, faces strong opposition from creative industry bodies who argue it undermines existing copyright laws; the government says it promotes UK AI competitiveness.
UK Government's AI Copyright Exemption Faces Widespread Creative Industry Backlash
The UK government's proposed AI copyright exemption, allowing AI companies to use copyrighted material unless owners opt out, faces strong opposition from creative industry bodies who argue it undermines existing copyright laws; the government says it promotes UK AI competitiveness.
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44% Bias Score
Former Rotherham Police Officers Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse
Two former Rotherham police officers, one in his 60s and another in his 50s, have been arrested for child sexual abuse offenses, which allegedly occurred between 1995 and 1999 while they were on duty; the investigation is part of Operation Stovewood, stemming from the 2014 Jay Report on widespread c...
Former Rotherham Police Officers Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse
Two former Rotherham police officers, one in his 60s and another in his 50s, have been arrested for child sexual abuse offenses, which allegedly occurred between 1995 and 1999 while they were on duty; the investigation is part of Operation Stovewood, stemming from the 2014 Jay Report on widespread c...
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32% Bias Score
EU-UK Post-Brexit Talks: Cooperation and Contention
The EU and UK will hold talks to improve post-Brexit relations, focusing on security and defense. However, disagreements persist over EU citizens' rights, fishing rights, and a youth exchange program. Legal disputes are also pending.
EU-UK Post-Brexit Talks: Cooperation and Contention
The EU and UK will hold talks to improve post-Brexit relations, focusing on security and defense. However, disagreements persist over EU citizens' rights, fishing rights, and a youth exchange program. Legal disputes are also pending.
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44% Bias Score
One Day" Netflix Series Exceeds Expectations, Becomes Instant Hit
Netflix's "One Day" series, based on David Nicholls' novel, became the platform's most-watched show the week after its release, exceeding expectations due to its witty writing, strong performances, and nuanced exploration of societal inequalities.
One Day" Netflix Series Exceeds Expectations, Becomes Instant Hit
Netflix's "One Day" series, based on David Nicholls' novel, became the platform's most-watched show the week after its release, exceeding expectations due to its witty writing, strong performances, and nuanced exploration of societal inequalities.
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36% Bias Score
Bank of England Holds Rates Amidst Inflation and Growth Concerns
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3 to hold interest rates at 4.75% due to October's wage growth exceeding 5% and inflation reaching 2.6%, despite concerns about zero economic growth following Labour's budget and the risk of recession.
Bank of England Holds Rates Amidst Inflation and Growth Concerns
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3 to hold interest rates at 4.75% due to October's wage growth exceeding 5% and inflation reaching 2.6%, despite concerns about zero economic growth following Labour's budget and the risk of recession.
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48% Bias Score
Nickel Boys": A First-Person Account of Abuse at a Segregated Reform School
Nickel Boys", directed by RaMell Ross, is a first-person perspective film depicting the harrowing experiences of two inmates at the abusive Dozier School for Boys in 1960s Florida, based on Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer-winning novel; it uses innovative stylistic choices to offer a unique cinematic ap...
Nickel Boys": A First-Person Account of Abuse at a Segregated Reform School
Nickel Boys", directed by RaMell Ross, is a first-person perspective film depicting the harrowing experiences of two inmates at the abusive Dozier School for Boys in 1960s Florida, based on Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer-winning novel; it uses innovative stylistic choices to offer a unique cinematic ap...
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36% Bias Score
FAA Imposes Drone Ban in New Jersey Amidst Numerous Sightings
The FAA issued a one-month drone ban in parts of New Jersey due to numerous nighttime drone sightings, prompting investigations that found no evidence of a national security or public safety risk but also raising concerns about legislation to expand government drone detection capabilities.
FAA Imposes Drone Ban in New Jersey Amidst Numerous Sightings
The FAA issued a one-month drone ban in parts of New Jersey due to numerous nighttime drone sightings, prompting investigations that found no evidence of a national security or public safety risk but also raising concerns about legislation to expand government drone detection capabilities.
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40% Bias Score