Pound Plunges to 14-Month Low Amidst Bond Market Turmoil
The British pound fell to a 14-month low against the US dollar at approximately $1.226 on Thursday, fueled by a bond market sell-off that increased investor anxiety and put pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves; rising UK borrowing costs and a Bank of England survey revealing that over half of UK fir...
Pound Plunges to 14-Month Low Amidst Bond Market Turmoil
The British pound fell to a 14-month low against the US dollar at approximately $1.226 on Thursday, fueled by a bond market sell-off that increased investor anxiety and put pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves; rising UK borrowing costs and a Bank of England survey revealing that over half of UK fir...
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52% Bias Score
Meloni May Attend Trump's Inauguration
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni confirmed her invitation to Donald Trump's inauguration, expressing willingness to attend if her schedule allows; this follows recent meetings between the two and signals a potential strengthening of ties between Europe's far-right and the Trump administration.
Meloni May Attend Trump's Inauguration
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni confirmed her invitation to Donald Trump's inauguration, expressing willingness to attend if her schedule allows; this follows recent meetings between the two and signals a potential strengthening of ties between Europe's far-right and the Trump administration.
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40% Bias Score
Lebanon Elects New President Amidst Ceasefire and Hezbollah Tensions
Lebanon's parliament elected army commander Joseph Aoun as president after a two-year vacancy, aiming to strengthen the army's role, particularly in south Lebanon where Hezbollah's influence is contested, and to facilitate the implementation of a recent ceasefire with Israel.
Lebanon Elects New President Amidst Ceasefire and Hezbollah Tensions
Lebanon's parliament elected army commander Joseph Aoun as president after a two-year vacancy, aiming to strengthen the army's role, particularly in south Lebanon where Hezbollah's influence is contested, and to facilitate the implementation of a recent ceasefire with Israel.
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44% Bias Score
NYT Rejects Ad Labeling Israeli Actions in Gaza as Genocide
The American Friends Service Committee cancelled a New York Times ad after the paper rejected its use of the word "genocide" to describe Israel's actions in Gaza, citing varying international views and legal standards, despite the AFSC citing multiple human rights organizations supporting their clai...
NYT Rejects Ad Labeling Israeli Actions in Gaza as Genocide
The American Friends Service Committee cancelled a New York Times ad after the paper rejected its use of the word "genocide" to describe Israel's actions in Gaza, citing varying international views and legal standards, despite the AFSC citing multiple human rights organizations supporting their clai...
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56% Bias Score
Lammy Declares End of Post-Cold War Era, Announces New Sanctions Regime
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy declared the end of the post-Cold War era, announcing a new sanctions regime targeting people smugglers and initiating Foreign Office reviews to enhance domestic impact, reflecting a shift in foreign policy priorities.
Lammy Declares End of Post-Cold War Era, Announces New Sanctions Regime
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy declared the end of the post-Cold War era, announcing a new sanctions regime targeting people smugglers and initiating Foreign Office reviews to enhance domestic impact, reflecting a shift in foreign policy priorities.
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56% Bias Score
Kennedy's Nomination Echoes Florida's Anti-Vaccine Public Health Policy
Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as US Health Secretary mirrors Florida's experience with anti-vaccine Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, raising concerns about declining vaccination rates and potential outbreaks of preventable diseases, as evidenced by Florida's drop from 93.3% to 88....
Kennedy's Nomination Echoes Florida's Anti-Vaccine Public Health Policy
Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as US Health Secretary mirrors Florida's experience with anti-vaccine Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, raising concerns about declining vaccination rates and potential outbreaks of preventable diseases, as evidenced by Florida's drop from 93.3% to 88....
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56% Bias Score
Maduro Set for Controversial Third Term as Venezuelan President
Nicolás Maduro will be inaugurated for a third term as Venezuelan president on Friday, despite widespread allegations of election fraud and the opposition's calls for a military revolt; the opposition leader María Corina Machado urged Venezuelans to protest on Thursday.
Maduro Set for Controversial Third Term as Venezuelan President
Nicolás Maduro will be inaugurated for a third term as Venezuelan president on Friday, despite widespread allegations of election fraud and the opposition's calls for a military revolt; the opposition leader María Corina Machado urged Venezuelans to protest on Thursday.
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52% Bias Score
EPA Mandates Air Emission Monitoring at Municipal Incinerators
The EPA will require approximately 60 municipal waste incinerators to monitor about 800 chemicals, addressing hazardous air pollution disproportionately impacting low-income communities, following a citizens' petition led by 300 environmental groups.
EPA Mandates Air Emission Monitoring at Municipal Incinerators
The EPA will require approximately 60 municipal waste incinerators to monitor about 800 chemicals, addressing hazardous air pollution disproportionately impacting low-income communities, following a citizens' petition led by 300 environmental groups.
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56% Bias Score
ExxonMobil Sues Over Alleged Smear Campaign Linked to Andrew Forrest
ExxonMobil filed a defamation lawsuit in Texas against California's attorney general and environmental groups, alleging a smear campaign linked to Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest's charity, the Intergenerational Environment Justice Fund (IEJF), over criticism of ExxonMobil's plastics recycl...
ExxonMobil Sues Over Alleged Smear Campaign Linked to Andrew Forrest
ExxonMobil filed a defamation lawsuit in Texas against California's attorney general and environmental groups, alleging a smear campaign linked to Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest's charity, the Intergenerational Environment Justice Fund (IEJF), over criticism of ExxonMobil's plastics recycl...
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40% Bias Score
Alito-Trump Call Raises Ethics Concerns Amidst Trump Sentencing Delay Request
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito spoke with Donald Trump on Wednesday, the day before Trump's lawyers requested a delay in his upcoming sentencing hearing for falsifying business records; the call, regarding a job reference for Alito's former law clerk, has raised ethics concerns, especially gi...
Alito-Trump Call Raises Ethics Concerns Amidst Trump Sentencing Delay Request
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito spoke with Donald Trump on Wednesday, the day before Trump's lawyers requested a delay in his upcoming sentencing hearing for falsifying business records; the call, regarding a job reference for Alito's former law clerk, has raised ethics concerns, especially gi...
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44% Bias Score
Kennedy Accused of Voter Fraud, Jeopardizing HHS Nomination
Accountable.US filed a complaint accusing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of voter fraud for casting a ballot from a New York address deemed not his residence by a court, potentially jeopardizing his confirmation as Donald Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary.
Kennedy Accused of Voter Fraud, Jeopardizing HHS Nomination
Accountable.US filed a complaint accusing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of voter fraud for casting a ballot from a New York address deemed not his residence by a court, potentially jeopardizing his confirmation as Donald Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary.
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48% Bias Score
Record Kansas Abortions Highlight Post-Roe Shift in Access
Kansas performed a record 19,000 abortions in 2023, a 58% increase from 2022, with most patients being out-of-state residents from states with abortion bans, highlighting the impact of Roe v Wade's overturning on abortion access.
Record Kansas Abortions Highlight Post-Roe Shift in Access
Kansas performed a record 19,000 abortions in 2023, a 58% increase from 2022, with most patients being out-of-state residents from states with abortion bans, highlighting the impact of Roe v Wade's overturning on abortion access.
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52% Bias Score