Arctic Blast to Bring Dangerously Cold Temperatures Across US
A powerful Arctic air mass will sweep across the US from Friday to next week, bringing dangerously cold temperatures and severe wind chills, impacting over 300 million Americans and potentially making Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday the coldest in almost 40 years.
Arctic Blast to Bring Dangerously Cold Temperatures Across US
A powerful Arctic air mass will sweep across the US from Friday to next week, bringing dangerously cold temperatures and severe wind chills, impacting over 300 million Americans and potentially making Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday the coldest in almost 40 years.
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40% Bias Score
Smartwatch Bands Found to Contain High Levels of Toxic PFAS
A University of Notre Dame study found 15 of 22 tested smartwatch brands contain high levels of PFAS, exceeding levels found in other consumer products and raising health concerns due to prolonged skin contact; the study checked for PFAS in bands from Nike, Apple, Fitbit, and Google.
Smartwatch Bands Found to Contain High Levels of Toxic PFAS
A University of Notre Dame study found 15 of 22 tested smartwatch brands contain high levels of PFAS, exceeding levels found in other consumer products and raising health concerns due to prolonged skin contact; the study checked for PFAS in bands from Nike, Apple, Fitbit, and Google.
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44% Bias Score
UK Economy Shows Slight Growth in November Amidst Stagnation Concerns
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in November, following a 0.1% drop in October, but this slower-than-expected growth raises concerns about stagnation despite a rise in services and construction, offset by falls in manufacturing and other sectors.
UK Economy Shows Slight Growth in November Amidst Stagnation Concerns
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in November, following a 0.1% drop in October, but this slower-than-expected growth raises concerns about stagnation despite a rise in services and construction, offset by falls in manufacturing and other sectors.
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60% Bias Score
UK Government Fails to Meet Environmental Targets, OEP Warns
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) reports that the UK government is failing to meet most of its legally binding environmental targets, with significant shortfalls in marine protection and biodiversity, highlighting a rapidly closing window for action.
UK Government Fails to Meet Environmental Targets, OEP Warns
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) reports that the UK government is failing to meet most of its legally binding environmental targets, with significant shortfalls in marine protection and biodiversity, highlighting a rapidly closing window for action.
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48% Bias Score
Assumption University Students Charged in Staged "Catch a Predator" Assault
Five Assumption University students are accused of luring a 22-year-old active-duty military member to campus via a dating app, assaulting him, and falsely accusing him of being a sexual predator; the incident was recorded and shared on TikTok.
Assumption University Students Charged in Staged "Catch a Predator" Assault
Five Assumption University students are accused of luring a 22-year-old active-duty military member to campus via a dating app, assaulting him, and falsely accusing him of being a sexual predator; the incident was recorded and shared on TikTok.
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64% Bias Score
Conflicting Australian Jobs Data Clouds RBA Rate Cut Outlook
Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4% in December, despite 56,300 new jobs, creating uncertainty about the Reserve Bank of Australia's planned interest rate cut; high inflation and housing shortages impacted household spending.
Conflicting Australian Jobs Data Clouds RBA Rate Cut Outlook
Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4% in December, despite 56,300 new jobs, creating uncertainty about the Reserve Bank of Australia's planned interest rate cut; high inflation and housing shortages impacted household spending.
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40% Bias Score
Biden Warns of Ultra-Wealthy Threat to US Democracy
President Biden's final address warned that the increasing power of America's wealthiest citizens threatens US democracy; this coincides with reports of meetings between tech billionaires and Trump's incoming cabinet, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and power consolidation.
Biden Warns of Ultra-Wealthy Threat to US Democracy
President Biden's final address warned that the increasing power of America's wealthiest citizens threatens US democracy; this coincides with reports of meetings between tech billionaires and Trump's incoming cabinet, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and power consolidation.
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60% Bias Score
Journalist and Activist Simon Townsend Dies at 79
Journalist and activist Simon Townsend died aged 79; his legacy includes two imprisonments for refusing conscription during the Vietnam War and his significant contribution to the anti-conscription movement that led to its abolishment in 1972.
Journalist and Activist Simon Townsend Dies at 79
Journalist and activist Simon Townsend died aged 79; his legacy includes two imprisonments for refusing conscription during the Vietnam War and his significant contribution to the anti-conscription movement that led to its abolishment in 1972.
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24% Bias Score
NSW Train Strikes Paused by Fair Work Commission
Following two days of significant train disruptions in New South Wales caused by rail union industrial action over a pay dispute, the Fair Work Commission issued an interim order pausing the action until a hearing next week, restoring normal train services.
NSW Train Strikes Paused by Fair Work Commission
Following two days of significant train disruptions in New South Wales caused by rail union industrial action over a pay dispute, the Fair Work Commission issued an interim order pausing the action until a hearing next week, restoring normal train services.
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60% Bias Score
Albanese Promotes Four Women in Pre-Election Reshuffle
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a pre-election cabinet reshuffle, promoting four women to new roles following the retirement of NDIS Minister Bill Shorten; Amanda Rishworth now leads the NDIS, assisted by Anne Aly, while Katy Gallagher takes on additional responsibilities, and A...
Albanese Promotes Four Women in Pre-Election Reshuffle
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a pre-election cabinet reshuffle, promoting four women to new roles following the retirement of NDIS Minister Bill Shorten; Amanda Rishworth now leads the NDIS, assisted by Anne Aly, while Katy Gallagher takes on additional responsibilities, and A...
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52% Bias Score
Meta Faces UK Staff Backlash Over Job Cuts and Program Scrapping
UK Meta staff are "concerned" and "let down" by the company's decision to scrap factcheckers and diversity programs, prompting their union, Prospect, to warn Meta of potential difficulties in hiring and keeping staff, particularly given plans to cut about 3,600 jobs globally and the UK government's ...
Meta Faces UK Staff Backlash Over Job Cuts and Program Scrapping
UK Meta staff are "concerned" and "let down" by the company's decision to scrap factcheckers and diversity programs, prompting their union, Prospect, to warn Meta of potential difficulties in hiring and keeping staff, particularly given plans to cut about 3,600 jobs globally and the UK government's ...
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56% Bias Score
UK Employment Bill Sparks Debate Over Worker Protection and Free Speech
A new UK employment bill aims to protect workers from third-party harassment, requiring employers to take "reasonable steps," sparking debate over free speech; polls show widespread support for the bill's worker protections among Reform voters, but critics like Nigel Farage claim it will stifle disc...
UK Employment Bill Sparks Debate Over Worker Protection and Free Speech
A new UK employment bill aims to protect workers from third-party harassment, requiring employers to take "reasonable steps," sparking debate over free speech; polls show widespread support for the bill's worker protections among Reform voters, but critics like Nigel Farage claim it will stifle disc...
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44% Bias Score