Barrister Wins Case Against Regulatory Body, Protecting Free Speech and Exposing Court System Flaws
Barrister Charlotte Proudman won her professional misconduct case against the Bar Standards Board after facing charges for criticizing a domestic abuse judgment; this victory protects free speech and highlights systemic issues within the UK family courts.
Barrister Wins Case Against Regulatory Body, Protecting Free Speech and Exposing Court System Flaws
Barrister Charlotte Proudman won her professional misconduct case against the Bar Standards Board after facing charges for criticizing a domestic abuse judgment; this victory protects free speech and highlights systemic issues within the UK family courts.
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56% Bias Score
Criminology Student Plans and Executes Bournemouth Stabbing
Nasen Saadi, a 19-year-old criminology student, planned and executed a stabbing attack on two women in Bournemouth in May 2024 after researching crime scene investigation and acquiring knives, highlighting the potential for misuse of publicly available information on crime.
Criminology Student Plans and Executes Bournemouth Stabbing
Nasen Saadi, a 19-year-old criminology student, planned and executed a stabbing attack on two women in Bournemouth in May 2024 after researching crime scene investigation and acquiring knives, highlighting the potential for misuse of publicly available information on crime.
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48% Bias Score
UK Warns of Rise in Young People Accessing Extreme Online Content
A UK counter-terrorism leader warned about a rise in young people accessing a "pick and mix of horror" online, including violent and extremist content, lacking a clear ideology, and requiring new preventative measures.
UK Warns of Rise in Young People Accessing Extreme Online Content
A UK counter-terrorism leader warned about a rise in young people accessing a "pick and mix of horror" online, including violent and extremist content, lacking a clear ideology, and requiring new preventative measures.
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60% Bias Score
Fed Cuts Rates Amid Persistent Inflation, Uncertainty Over Trump Presidency
The US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4.25%-4.5% on Wednesday, citing persistent inflation despite a strong job market adding 227,000 jobs in November, in its last rate decision before Donald Trump's presidency.
Fed Cuts Rates Amid Persistent Inflation, Uncertainty Over Trump Presidency
The US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4.25%-4.5% on Wednesday, citing persistent inflation despite a strong job market adding 227,000 jobs in November, in its last rate decision before Donald Trump's presidency.
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32% Bias Score
Australia's Mid-Year Economic Update: Minimal New Spending, Focus on Existing Commitments
Australia's mid-year economic update reveals $5.5 billion in unannounced spending, primarily allocated to existing programs and commitments such as pension indexation and veteran support, totaling $25.1 billion in spending, with no major new initiatives announced before the Christmas holiday season.
Australia's Mid-Year Economic Update: Minimal New Spending, Focus on Existing Commitments
Australia's mid-year economic update reveals $5.5 billion in unannounced spending, primarily allocated to existing programs and commitments such as pension indexation and veteran support, totaling $25.1 billion in spending, with no major new initiatives announced before the Christmas holiday season.
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44% Bias Score
Bail Granted in Brisbane Hit-and-Run Murder Case
Larissa Sant, 24, was granted bail after being charged with the murder of Kiesha Thompson, 23, who was allegedly struck by a car driven by Sant in Brisbane, Australia in July; police allege the car had false plates which were changed before and after the incident.
Bail Granted in Brisbane Hit-and-Run Murder Case
Larissa Sant, 24, was granted bail after being charged with the murder of Kiesha Thompson, 23, who was allegedly struck by a car driven by Sant in Brisbane, Australia in July; police allege the car had false plates which were changed before and after the incident.
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52% Bias Score
Mass PTSD Diagnoses Among Facebook Moderators in Kenya Spark Lawsuit
A lawsuit against Meta and Samasource Kenya alleges that over 140 Facebook content moderators in Kenya developed severe PTSD, GAD, and MDD from exposure to graphic content, highlighting the human cost of social media moderation and outsourcing practices.
Mass PTSD Diagnoses Among Facebook Moderators in Kenya Spark Lawsuit
A lawsuit against Meta and Samasource Kenya alleges that over 140 Facebook content moderators in Kenya developed severe PTSD, GAD, and MDD from exposure to graphic content, highlighting the human cost of social media moderation and outsourcing practices.
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40% Bias Score
Electoral Commission Urges Stricter UK Political Donation Rules
The Electoral Commission recommends stricter UK political donation rules to prevent foreign interference, prompted by Elon Musk's potential donation to Reform UK; changes include linking donations to UK company profits and enhanced donor checks, with implementation slated for 2026.
Electoral Commission Urges Stricter UK Political Donation Rules
The Electoral Commission recommends stricter UK political donation rules to prevent foreign interference, prompted by Elon Musk's potential donation to Reform UK; changes include linking donations to UK company profits and enhanced donor checks, with implementation slated for 2026.
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48% Bias Score
Musk's Potential Donation to UK Reform Party Raises Foreign Influence Concerns
Nigel Farage and Nick Candy met Elon Musk at Mar-a-Lago to discuss a potential multimillion-pound donation to the Reform party, highlighting a lack of regulation and concerns about foreign influence in British politics.
Musk's Potential Donation to UK Reform Party Raises Foreign Influence Concerns
Nigel Farage and Nick Candy met Elon Musk at Mar-a-Lago to discuss a potential multimillion-pound donation to the Reform party, highlighting a lack of regulation and concerns about foreign influence in British politics.
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52% Bias Score
Super Funds Pledge \$15 Billion for Australian Social Housing
Australian industry super funds plan to invest \$15 billion by 2030 in social and affordable housing via the IFM Investors' proposal, contingent on government policy reforms and aiming to deliver 100,000 homes to alleviate a critical housing shortage.
Super Funds Pledge \$15 Billion for Australian Social Housing
Australian industry super funds plan to invest \$15 billion by 2030 in social and affordable housing via the IFM Investors' proposal, contingent on government policy reforms and aiming to deliver 100,000 homes to alleviate a critical housing shortage.
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40% Bias Score
Disney Removes Transgender Character from Pixar Series
Disney removed dialogue referencing the transgender identity of a character in its upcoming Pixar series, "Win or Lose," airing on Disney+ in February, prompting disappointment from the transgender voice actor and raising concerns about LGBTQ+ representation in children's media.
Disney Removes Transgender Character from Pixar Series
Disney removed dialogue referencing the transgender identity of a character in its upcoming Pixar series, "Win or Lose," airing on Disney+ in February, prompting disappointment from the transgender voice actor and raising concerns about LGBTQ+ representation in children's media.
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56% Bias Score
Waste Incinerator Proximity Linked to Elevated PCBs and Dioxins in Breast Milk
A UK study found increased levels of PCBs and dioxins in breast milk of mothers living near waste incinerators, although levels remained within the European average; further monitoring is recommended.
Waste Incinerator Proximity Linked to Elevated PCBs and Dioxins in Breast Milk
A UK study found increased levels of PCBs and dioxins in breast milk of mothers living near waste incinerators, although levels remained within the European average; further monitoring is recommended.
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24% Bias Score