Comedian Duncan Norvelle dies at 66
Comedian Duncan Norvelle, known for his catchphrase "chase me", died at age 66 from a chest infection and sepsis; his partner highlighted his unique, clean comedy style and enduring popularity despite a 2012 stroke.
Comedian Duncan Norvelle dies at 66
Comedian Duncan Norvelle, known for his catchphrase "chase me", died at age 66 from a chest infection and sepsis; his partner highlighted his unique, clean comedy style and enduring popularity despite a 2012 stroke.
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28% Bias Score
"Gaza Faces Humanitarian Crisis Amidst Winter Storms and Ongoing Conflict"
"Harsh winter storms exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, impacting tens of thousands sheltering in damaged or destroyed homes with insufficient food, fuel, and shelter; recent storms have destroyed makeshift homes, while food prices have soared, and blockades restrict aid access."
"Gaza Faces Humanitarian Crisis Amidst Winter Storms and Ongoing Conflict"
"Harsh winter storms exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, impacting tens of thousands sheltering in damaged or destroyed homes with insufficient food, fuel, and shelter; recent storms have destroyed makeshift homes, while food prices have soared, and blockades restrict aid access."
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48% Bias Score
Systemic Failures in Child Protection Led to Sara Sharif's Murder
Despite 16 years of reported abuse and neglect, including police and social services involvement, Sara Sharif's father was granted custody, culminating in her murder less than four years later.
Systemic Failures in Child Protection Led to Sara Sharif's Murder
Despite 16 years of reported abuse and neglect, including police and social services involvement, Sara Sharif's father was granted custody, culminating in her murder less than four years later.
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44% Bias Score
Scientists Call for Halt to "Mirror Life" Microbe Research
An international group of 38 leading scientists, including Nobel laureates, calls for a halt to "mirror life" microbe research, citing unprecedented risks of lethal infections that could evade immune systems and spread unchecked, harming humans, animals, and plants, as detailed in a 299-page report ...
Scientists Call for Halt to "Mirror Life" Microbe Research
An international group of 38 leading scientists, including Nobel laureates, calls for a halt to "mirror life" microbe research, citing unprecedented risks of lethal infections that could evade immune systems and spread unchecked, harming humans, animals, and plants, as detailed in a 299-page report ...
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48% Bias Score
"Court Orders Victoria's Opposition Leader to Pay $300,000 in Defamation Case"
"A federal court ordered Victoria's opposition leader, John Pesutto, to pay MP Moira Deeming $300,000 for defamation after comments he made about her association with neo-Nazis following a rally she helped organize on March 18, 2023; this sparked calls for his resignation."
"Court Orders Victoria's Opposition Leader to Pay $300,000 in Defamation Case"
"A federal court ordered Victoria's opposition leader, John Pesutto, to pay MP Moira Deeming $300,000 for defamation after comments he made about her association with neo-Nazis following a rally she helped organize on March 18, 2023; this sparked calls for his resignation."
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40% Bias Score
"Diplomat Fined $117,028 for Exploiting Domestic Worker in Canberra"
"Former Sri Lankan diplomat Himalee Arunatilaka was fined $117,028.80 for exploiting her domestic worker, Priyanka Danaratna, forcing her to work 14-hour days for less than 65 cents an hour over three years in Canberra, resulting in over $500,000 in unpaid wages; Arunatilaka has not paid and is now ...
"Diplomat Fined $117,028 for Exploiting Domestic Worker in Canberra"
"Former Sri Lankan diplomat Himalee Arunatilaka was fined $117,028.80 for exploiting her domestic worker, Priyanka Danaratna, forcing her to work 14-hour days for less than 65 cents an hour over three years in Canberra, resulting in over $500,000 in unpaid wages; Arunatilaka has not paid and is now ...
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16% Bias Score
Wisconsin Man's Faked Death Leads to Wife Filing for Divorce
Ryan Borgwardt, a Wisconsin man, faked his own death in August, prompting a 50-day search, before fleeing to Eastern Europe; his wife has now filed for divorce.
Wisconsin Man's Faked Death Leads to Wife Filing for Divorce
Ryan Borgwardt, a Wisconsin man, faked his own death in August, prompting a 50-day search, before fleeing to Eastern Europe; his wife has now filed for divorce.
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44% Bias Score
"Sinaloa Cartel War Leaves Over 1,000 Dead, Displaced in Culiacán"
"A three-month war between rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel has left over 1,000 dead or disappeared in Culiacán, Mexico, causing a humanitarian crisis marked by homicides, forced disappearances, forced displacements, and widespread uncertainty, despite a significant military presence."
"Sinaloa Cartel War Leaves Over 1,000 Dead, Displaced in Culiacán"
"A three-month war between rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel has left over 1,000 dead or disappeared in Culiacán, Mexico, causing a humanitarian crisis marked by homicides, forced disappearances, forced displacements, and widespread uncertainty, despite a significant military presence."
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36% Bias Score
Israeli Airstrikes Kill 28 in Gaza Amidst Food Crisis
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 28 Palestinians, including seven children, hours after the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire, exacerbating existing food shortages and famine fears; the UN agency for Palestinian refugees chief called ...
Israeli Airstrikes Kill 28 in Gaza Amidst Food Crisis
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 28 Palestinians, including seven children, hours after the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire, exacerbating existing food shortages and famine fears; the UN agency for Palestinian refugees chief called ...
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56% Bias Score
UK to Compensate LGBT Veterans Dismissed for Sexuality
The UK government will compensate up to 2,500 LGBT veterans dismissed from the British military between 1967 and 2000, with payments up to £70,000 each, following a £75 million compensation scheme approved by Labour ministers to address past injustices.
UK to Compensate LGBT Veterans Dismissed for Sexuality
The UK government will compensate up to 2,500 LGBT veterans dismissed from the British military between 1967 and 2000, with payments up to £70,000 each, following a £75 million compensation scheme approved by Labour ministers to address past injustices.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Controversial Loyalist to Lead Voice of America
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Kari Lake, a controversial former television news anchor and staunch Trump loyalist, to lead Voice of America, raising concerns about the broadcaster's commitment to independent journalism.
Trump Appoints Controversial Loyalist to Lead Voice of America
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Kari Lake, a controversial former television news anchor and staunch Trump loyalist, to lead Voice of America, raising concerns about the broadcaster's commitment to independent journalism.
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48% Bias Score
Majority of Leave Voters Now Favor Free Movement for Single Market Access
A new study reveals that 54% of Britons who voted Leave would now accept free movement of people in exchange for access to the EU's single market, reflecting a shift in public opinion since the 2016 referendum.
Majority of Leave Voters Now Favor Free Movement for Single Market Access
A new study reveals that 54% of Britons who voted Leave would now accept free movement of people in exchange for access to the EU's single market, reflecting a shift in public opinion since the 2016 referendum.
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40% Bias Score