US Sanctions Top Hungarian Official for Corruption
The US sanctioned Hungarian government member Antal Rogán for alleged corruption under the Global Magnitsky Act, freezing his US assets and banning him from the US; Hungary plans to challenge this after Donald Trump's inauguration.
US Sanctions Top Hungarian Official for Corruption
The US sanctioned Hungarian government member Antal Rogán for alleged corruption under the Global Magnitsky Act, freezing his US assets and banning him from the US; Hungary plans to challenge this after Donald Trump's inauguration.
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36% Bias Score
House Passes Laken Riley Act on Immigration Enforcement
The US House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act (264-159) on Tuesday, requiring detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft and allowing states to sue the federal government for immigration enforcement failures; the bill, named for a murder victim, now moves to the Senate.
House Passes Laken Riley Act on Immigration Enforcement
The US House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act (264-159) on Tuesday, requiring detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft and allowing states to sue the federal government for immigration enforcement failures; the bill, named for a murder victim, now moves to the Senate.
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48% Bias Score
UK Pays £12M for 3 Hours of Emergency Power Amidst Energy Crisis
Freezing weather and low wind in Britain caused a 1,700-megawatt electricity shortfall on Wednesday, prompting Neso to pay two gas power plants over £12 million for three hours of power at prices up to £5,000/MWh, highlighting the UK's energy supply vulnerabilities.
UK Pays £12M for 3 Hours of Emergency Power Amidst Energy Crisis
Freezing weather and low wind in Britain caused a 1,700-megawatt electricity shortfall on Wednesday, prompting Neso to pay two gas power plants over £12 million for three hours of power at prices up to £5,000/MWh, highlighting the UK's energy supply vulnerabilities.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Secures House Speakership, but Republican Divisions Remain
President-elect Trump's phone call to two Republican holdouts secured Mike Johnson's speakership, showcasing Trump's influence but also highlighting deep divisions within the Republican party over immigration policy, particularly the H-1B visa program, as evidenced by clashes between Elon Musk and S...
Trump Secures House Speakership, but Republican Divisions Remain
President-elect Trump's phone call to two Republican holdouts secured Mike Johnson's speakership, showcasing Trump's influence but also highlighting deep divisions within the Republican party over immigration policy, particularly the H-1B visa program, as evidenced by clashes between Elon Musk and S...
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64% Bias Score
Surge in Antisemitism and Islamophobia in Australia After October 7 Attacks
Following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, Australia experienced a surge in antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents, with organizations reporting thousands of cases, sparking political debate and inquiries into the extent and definition of these biases.
Surge in Antisemitism and Islamophobia in Australia After October 7 Attacks
Following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, Australia experienced a surge in antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents, with organizations reporting thousands of cases, sparking political debate and inquiries into the extent and definition of these biases.
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24% Bias Score
Starmer Accuses Badenoch of "Bandwagon Jumping" on Sexual Abuse Inquiry
Keir Starmer accused Kemi Badenoch of "bandwagon jumping" regarding a new inquiry into sexual abuse gangs, citing her recent interest following Elon Musk's tweets. This clash, dominating Prime Minister's Questions, involves a Conservative amendment to a children's wellbeing bill that Starmer opposes...
Starmer Accuses Badenoch of "Bandwagon Jumping" on Sexual Abuse Inquiry
Keir Starmer accused Kemi Badenoch of "bandwagon jumping" regarding a new inquiry into sexual abuse gangs, citing her recent interest following Elon Musk's tweets. This clash, dominating Prime Minister's Questions, involves a Conservative amendment to a children's wellbeing bill that Starmer opposes...
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52% Bias Score
Australian Inflation Rises to 2.3% in November
Australia's November inflation rate climbed to 2.3%, exceeding expectations despite a fall in the underlying rate to 3.2%; this increase, partly due to a change in government energy rebates, casts doubt on a February interest rate cut, creating economic uncertainty in an election year.
Australian Inflation Rises to 2.3% in November
Australia's November inflation rate climbed to 2.3%, exceeding expectations despite a fall in the underlying rate to 3.2%; this increase, partly due to a change in government energy rebates, casts doubt on a February interest rate cut, creating economic uncertainty in an election year.
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48% Bias Score
Meta Eliminates US Fact-Checkers Amidst Disinformation Concerns
Meta scraps US-based fact-checkers, citing bias concerns, prompting a UK-based fact-checking organization, Full Fact, to highlight their rigorous process in combating disinformation on Facebook and X, amidst challenges posed by AI-generated content and the resurgence of old misinformation.
Meta Eliminates US Fact-Checkers Amidst Disinformation Concerns
Meta scraps US-based fact-checkers, citing bias concerns, prompting a UK-based fact-checking organization, Full Fact, to highlight their rigorous process in combating disinformation on Facebook and X, amidst challenges posed by AI-generated content and the resurgence of old misinformation.
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36% Bias Score
Gen Z Rejects 'Hustle Culture,' Seeks Long-Term Employment
Research indicates that workers under 27 now aim for seven-year tenures with a single employer, twice the average, driven by disillusionment with 'hustle culture' and a desire for stability and well-being, challenging the capitalist status quo.
Gen Z Rejects 'Hustle Culture,' Seeks Long-Term Employment
Research indicates that workers under 27 now aim for seven-year tenures with a single employer, twice the average, driven by disillusionment with 'hustle culture' and a desire for stability and well-being, challenging the capitalist status quo.
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44% Bias Score
Alaska Sues Biden Administration over ANWR Drilling Restrictions
Alaska filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration on Monday, challenging restrictions on oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's coastal plain, claiming these violate a congressional mandate and will severely reduce expected lease revenue from an estimated $1.1 billion.
Alaska Sues Biden Administration over ANWR Drilling Restrictions
Alaska filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration on Monday, challenging restrictions on oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's coastal plain, claiming these violate a congressional mandate and will severely reduce expected lease revenue from an estimated $1.1 billion.
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44% Bias Score
Sánchez Condemns Musk, Warns of Authoritarianism
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized Elon Musk for supporting far-right groups and attacking democratic institutions, warning of a rise in authoritarianism and emphasizing the importance of combating disinformation, while the anniversary of Spain's return to democracy was boycotted by opp...
Sánchez Condemns Musk, Warns of Authoritarianism
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized Elon Musk for supporting far-right groups and attacking democratic institutions, warning of a rise in authoritarianism and emphasizing the importance of combating disinformation, while the anniversary of Spain's return to democracy was boycotted by opp...
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52% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires Force 30,000 Evacuations, Celebrities Affected
Fast-moving wildfires in Los Angeles have forced over 30,000 evacuations, causing the cancellation of film premieres and prompting a state of emergency; celebrities like Mark Hamill and Heidi Montag have been impacted, with the latter losing their home.
Los Angeles Wildfires Force 30,000 Evacuations, Celebrities Affected
Fast-moving wildfires in Los Angeles have forced over 30,000 evacuations, causing the cancellation of film premieres and prompting a state of emergency; celebrities like Mark Hamill and Heidi Montag have been impacted, with the latter losing their home.
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40% Bias Score