Harris's Saginaw Loss: Economic Issues Overshadow Abortion Rights
Kamala Harris lost Saginaw, Michigan, a crucial swing county, due to her campaign's focus on abortion rights while neglecting pressing economic issues faced by voters struggling to pay bills; this highlights a broader disconnect between the national Democratic party and its base.
Harris's Saginaw Loss: Economic Issues Overshadow Abortion Rights
Kamala Harris lost Saginaw, Michigan, a crucial swing county, due to her campaign's focus on abortion rights while neglecting pressing economic issues faced by voters struggling to pay bills; this highlights a broader disconnect between the national Democratic party and its base.
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48% Bias Score
Kapterian Wins Liberal Preselection for Bradfield
In the Liberal party preselection for the Sydney seat of Bradfield, centrist candidate Gisele Kapterian defeated anti-voice campaigner Warren Mundine by securing over 200 votes to his 171, reflecting internal party dynamics and strategic considerations ahead of the next federal election.
Kapterian Wins Liberal Preselection for Bradfield
In the Liberal party preselection for the Sydney seat of Bradfield, centrist candidate Gisele Kapterian defeated anti-voice campaigner Warren Mundine by securing over 200 votes to his 171, reflecting internal party dynamics and strategic considerations ahead of the next federal election.
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44% Bias Score
Thatcher's Secret Elocution Lessons from Olivier
Margaret Thatcher received six elocution and presentation lessons from Laurence Olivier in 1972, arranged by her speechwriter and image consultant, to improve her political image, as detailed in a new Radio 4 play, "When Maggie Met Larry," airing February 15th.
Thatcher's Secret Elocution Lessons from Olivier
Margaret Thatcher received six elocution and presentation lessons from Laurence Olivier in 1972, arranged by her speechwriter and image consultant, to improve her political image, as detailed in a new Radio 4 play, "When Maggie Met Larry," airing February 15th.
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40% Bias Score
Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires Expose Trump's Climate Change Denial
Fueled by a megadrought and extreme winds, four wildfires in Los Angeles have burned 63 square miles, destroying over 12,000 homes and killing at least 25 people; Donald Trump blamed California's leadership, while Republicans threatened to withhold disaster aid.
Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires Expose Trump's Climate Change Denial
Fueled by a megadrought and extreme winds, four wildfires in Los Angeles have burned 63 square miles, destroying over 12,000 homes and killing at least 25 people; Donald Trump blamed California's leadership, while Republicans threatened to withhold disaster aid.
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52% Bias Score
Star Blizzard Uses WhatsApp QR Code Phishing to Target Government Officials
Russian state-linked hackers, Star Blizzard, used phishing emails with QR codes to target WhatsApp accounts of government officials worldwide, aiming to undermine trust in politics and exfiltrate data.
Star Blizzard Uses WhatsApp QR Code Phishing to Target Government Officials
Russian state-linked hackers, Star Blizzard, used phishing emails with QR codes to target WhatsApp accounts of government officials worldwide, aiming to undermine trust in politics and exfiltrate data.
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12% Bias Score
Pence Urges Trump to Maintain Support for Taiwan Amid Annexation Fears
Mike Pence, during a surprise visit to Taiwan, urged the incoming Trump administration to maintain strong support for the island, warning that reduced support could spark a regional nuclear arms race and undermine global security; he also advocated for a free trade agreement with Taiwan.
Pence Urges Trump to Maintain Support for Taiwan Amid Annexation Fears
Mike Pence, during a surprise visit to Taiwan, urged the incoming Trump administration to maintain strong support for the island, warning that reduced support could spark a regional nuclear arms race and undermine global security; he also advocated for a free trade agreement with Taiwan.
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44% Bias Score
Betty Boo Returns After Three-Decade Hiatus
Betty Boo, born Alison Clarkson in 1970, launched her solo career in 1990 with the platinum-selling album Boomania, winning a Brit Award; after a three-decade hiatus marked by co-writing hits for other artists and family responsibilities, she released her new album, Rip Up the Rulebook.
Betty Boo Returns After Three-Decade Hiatus
Betty Boo, born Alison Clarkson in 1970, launched her solo career in 1990 with the platinum-selling album Boomania, winning a Brit Award; after a three-decade hiatus marked by co-writing hits for other artists and family responsibilities, she released her new album, Rip Up the Rulebook.
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20% Bias Score
British Man Confesses to Stabbing Partner in Italy After Infidelity Accusations
A 75-year-old British man, Michael Whitbread, admitted to fatally stabbing his partner, 66-year-old Michele Faiers, in their Italian home in October 2023 after she accused him of infidelity; he was extradited from the UK to stand trial.
British Man Confesses to Stabbing Partner in Italy After Infidelity Accusations
A 75-year-old British man, Michael Whitbread, admitted to fatally stabbing his partner, 66-year-old Michele Faiers, in their Italian home in October 2023 after she accused him of infidelity; he was extradited from the UK to stand trial.
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52% Bias Score
Bournemouth's First Municipal Beach Hut Faces Demolition Amidst Pier Renovation
Bournemouth's 1909 beach hut #2359, the UK's first municipal beach hut, faces demolition due to a £9.5 million pier renovation, sparking a preservation debate among residents, historians, and the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council.
Bournemouth's First Municipal Beach Hut Faces Demolition Amidst Pier Renovation
Bournemouth's 1909 beach hut #2359, the UK's first municipal beach hut, faces demolition due to a £9.5 million pier renovation, sparking a preservation debate among residents, historians, and the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council.
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48% Bias Score
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Citing National Security
The US Supreme Court unanimously upheld a nationwide ban on TikTok, effective January 19th, unless the app is sold to a US owner, due to national security concerns, impacting 170 million US users despite concerns about free speech.
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Citing National Security
The US Supreme Court unanimously upheld a nationwide ban on TikTok, effective January 19th, unless the app is sold to a US owner, due to national security concerns, impacting 170 million US users despite concerns about free speech.
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52% Bias Score
Gravehawk Air Defense System Deployed to Ukraine
Britain and Denmark gifted Ukraine a new bespoke air defense system, Gravehawk, using retrofitted missiles, with 15 units to be delivered this year following successful prototype tests; Ukraine simultaneously reported drone strikes on Russian fuel and gunpowder depots, while also announcing a 15-yea...
Gravehawk Air Defense System Deployed to Ukraine
Britain and Denmark gifted Ukraine a new bespoke air defense system, Gravehawk, using retrofitted missiles, with 15 units to be delivered this year following successful prototype tests; Ukraine simultaneously reported drone strikes on Russian fuel and gunpowder depots, while also announcing a 15-yea...
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40% Bias Score
Federal Indictment of Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
Sheng Thao, Oakland's former mayor, has been federally indicted, seven months after an FBI raid on her home and two months after voters recalled her in November 2023. The indictment's specifics remain undisclosed, pending a Friday announcement.
Federal Indictment of Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
Sheng Thao, Oakland's former mayor, has been federally indicted, seven months after an FBI raid on her home and two months after voters recalled her in November 2023. The indictment's specifics remain undisclosed, pending a Friday announcement.
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56% Bias Score