Climate Whiplash Intensifies: Global Surge in Extreme Wet-Dry Events
Global climate whiplash events, characterized by rapid shifts between extreme wet and dry conditions, have increased by 31-66% since the mid-20th century due to global heating, causing devastating consequences like the Los Angeles fires and widespread food shortages in East Africa.
Climate Whiplash Intensifies: Global Surge in Extreme Wet-Dry Events
Global climate whiplash events, characterized by rapid shifts between extreme wet and dry conditions, have increased by 31-66% since the mid-20th century due to global heating, causing devastating consequences like the Los Angeles fires and widespread food shortages in East Africa.
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20% Bias Score
Privatized Firefighting Exposes Wealth Disparity in LA Wildfires
Amidst California wildfires, wealthy Los Angeles residents hire private firefighting services, leaving less-affluent areas vulnerable, exposing historical parallels to pre-20th century private fire brigades, and highlighting future inequities in access to essential services.
Privatized Firefighting Exposes Wealth Disparity in LA Wildfires
Amidst California wildfires, wealthy Los Angeles residents hire private firefighting services, leaving less-affluent areas vulnerable, exposing historical parallels to pre-20th century private fire brigades, and highlighting future inequities in access to essential services.
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60% Bias Score
RAF Bases: Hotspots of Toxic "Forever Chemical" Pollution
Analysis of Ministry of Defence documents reveals high levels of PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in groundwater near multiple RAF bases in the UK, exceeding safe drinking water levels and raising concerns about potential health risks to personnel and nearby communities.
RAF Bases: Hotspots of Toxic "Forever Chemical" Pollution
Analysis of Ministry of Defence documents reveals high levels of PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in groundwater near multiple RAF bases in the UK, exceeding safe drinking water levels and raising concerns about potential health risks to personnel and nearby communities.
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44% Bias Score
Meta scraps US fact-checkers, raising misinformation concerns
Meta, owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has ended its use of third-party fact-checkers in the US, impacting its 3 billion daily users and raising concerns about misinformation and political influence.
Meta scraps US fact-checkers, raising misinformation concerns
Meta, owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has ended its use of third-party fact-checkers in the US, impacting its 3 billion daily users and raising concerns about misinformation and political influence.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Plotted Airborne Terrorist Attacks Using Fire Bombs: Poland
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced Russia's plot to use fire bombs in parcel attacks to cause airplane crashes, citing incidents in the UK, Germany, and Poland as potential test runs for broader attacks, prompting warnings from US President Biden to Vladimir Putin.
Russia Plotted Airborne Terrorist Attacks Using Fire Bombs: Poland
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced Russia's plot to use fire bombs in parcel attacks to cause airplane crashes, citing incidents in the UK, Germany, and Poland as potential test runs for broader attacks, prompting warnings from US President Biden to Vladimir Putin.
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56% Bias Score
Cuba Removed From US State Sponsor of Terrorism List
The Biden administration removed Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a deal involving the gradual release of 553 political prisoners negotiated through the Catholic Church and announced five days before the presidential transition; however, the US economic blockade of Cuba remains in ...
Cuba Removed From US State Sponsor of Terrorism List
The Biden administration removed Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a deal involving the gradual release of 553 political prisoners negotiated through the Catholic Church and announced five days before the presidential transition; however, the US economic blockade of Cuba remains in ...
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44% Bias Score
New Orleans Attack: 14 Dead in ISIS-Inspired Rampage
On January 1st, 2025, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old US army veteran, drove a truck into a New Orleans crowd, killing 14 and injuring 57; the Islamic State group-inspired attack followed meticulous planning, including online research and reconnaissance trips.
New Orleans Attack: 14 Dead in ISIS-Inspired Rampage
On January 1st, 2025, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old US army veteran, drove a truck into a New Orleans crowd, killing 14 and injuring 57; the Islamic State group-inspired attack followed meticulous planning, including online research and reconnaissance trips.
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36% Bias Score
Phased Hostage Release Under Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas will see the phased release of 33 hostages over 42 days, beginning with three on the first day, raising hopes for families while leaving concerns for the remaining captives.
Phased Hostage Release Under Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas will see the phased release of 33 hostages over 42 days, beginning with three on the first day, raising hopes for families while leaving concerns for the remaining captives.
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44% Bias Score
AfD Flyer Stunt Underscores Risks in Germany's Upcoming Election
German police are investigating the AfD's distribution of 30,000 fake deportation notices to immigrants, highlighting the party's rising popularity (21% in polls) ahead of next month's crucial snap election, where CDU leader Merz's skepticism towards green targets and economic liberalism pose signif...
AfD Flyer Stunt Underscores Risks in Germany's Upcoming Election
German police are investigating the AfD's distribution of 30,000 fake deportation notices to immigrants, highlighting the party's rising popularity (21% in polls) ahead of next month's crucial snap election, where CDU leader Merz's skepticism towards green targets and economic liberalism pose signif...
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Imperialist Threats Follow Biden's Erosion of International Law
Donald Trump's threats to use military force to seize Greenland and the Panama Canal, and to pressure Canada into becoming the 51st US state, follow the Biden administration's consistent undermining of international law in favor of Israel during the Gaza war, creating a climate of impunity and erodi...
Trump's Imperialist Threats Follow Biden's Erosion of International Law
Donald Trump's threats to use military force to seize Greenland and the Panama Canal, and to pressure Canada into becoming the 51st US state, follow the Biden administration's consistent undermining of international law in favor of Israel during the Gaza war, creating a climate of impunity and erodi...
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60% Bias Score
Minnesota House Democrats Boycott Blocks GOP Power Grab
Minnesota House Democrats boycotted the Tuesday session to block Republicans from using a temporary majority created by a court ruling that declared a newly elected Democrat ineligible, prompting a power struggle that will likely involve lawsuits.
Minnesota House Democrats Boycott Blocks GOP Power Grab
Minnesota House Democrats boycotted the Tuesday session to block Republicans from using a temporary majority created by a court ruling that declared a newly elected Democrat ineligible, prompting a power struggle that will likely involve lawsuits.
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48% Bias Score
House Passes Bill Banning Transgender Women and Girls From School Sports
The House passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (218-206), banning transgender athletes from school sports in federally funded schools by defining sex based on birth biology; this comes despite concerns over enforcement and amidst political maneuvering regarding wildfire relief fund...
House Passes Bill Banning Transgender Women and Girls From School Sports
The House passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (218-206), banning transgender athletes from school sports in federally funded schools by defining sex based on birth biology; this comes despite concerns over enforcement and amidst political maneuvering regarding wildfire relief fund...
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68% Bias Score