Guantánamo Detainee Transfer Reduces Prison Population to Historic Low
The US transferred 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantánamo Bay to Oman on Monday, reducing the prison population to 15—its lowest number in 22 years—following years of delays due to Yemen's instability and despite their eligibility for release, all approved by US national security officials.
Guantánamo Detainee Transfer Reduces Prison Population to Historic Low
The US transferred 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantánamo Bay to Oman on Monday, reducing the prison population to 15—its lowest number in 22 years—following years of delays due to Yemen's instability and despite their eligibility for release, all approved by US national security officials.
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36% Bias Score
Magnitude 6.8 Earthquake Strikes Tibet, Killing 53
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Dingri County in Tibet on Tuesday at 9:05 am, causing 53 deaths and 62 injuries, with tremors felt in Nepal and India; the Chinese government initiated a level four emergency response.
Magnitude 6.8 Earthquake Strikes Tibet, Killing 53
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Dingri County in Tibet on Tuesday at 9:05 am, causing 53 deaths and 62 injuries, with tremors felt in Nepal and India; the Chinese government initiated a level four emergency response.
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36% Bias Score
Brazilian Town Turns Deforestation Hotspot into Environmental Model
Paragominas, a Brazilian town previously notorious for deforestation, dramatically reduced it by 80% since 2008 through a community pact involving diverse stakeholders, resulting in economic growth and international recognition, though social challenges persist.
Brazilian Town Turns Deforestation Hotspot into Environmental Model
Paragominas, a Brazilian town previously notorious for deforestation, dramatically reduced it by 80% since 2008 through a community pact involving diverse stakeholders, resulting in economic growth and international recognition, though social challenges persist.
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48% Bias Score
Austria's Far-Right Poised to Rule in Post-Election Coalition
Following the collapse of talks between mainstream Austrian parties, the leader of the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), Herbert Kickl, has been tasked with forming a coalition government, potentially marking the first time the far-right will rule Austria since World War II.
Austria's Far-Right Poised to Rule in Post-Election Coalition
Following the collapse of talks between mainstream Austrian parties, the leader of the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), Herbert Kickl, has been tasked with forming a coalition government, potentially marking the first time the far-right will rule Austria since World War II.
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52% Bias Score
Meta Appoints UFC President Dana White to Board, Strengthening Ties with Trump
Meta appointed three new board members: UFC president Dana White, auto tycoon John Elkann, and tech investor Charlie Songhurst; this follows Meta's previous efforts to improve relations with the incoming president, Donald Trump, through donations and promotions.
Meta Appoints UFC President Dana White to Board, Strengthening Ties with Trump
Meta appointed three new board members: UFC president Dana White, auto tycoon John Elkann, and tech investor Charlie Songhurst; this follows Meta's previous efforts to improve relations with the incoming president, Donald Trump, through donations and promotions.
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44% Bias Score
UK AI Consultancy's Dual Role in Safety and Military Drone Development Raises Ethical Concerns
Faculty AI, a UK consultancy firm with extensive government contracts including the UK's AI Safety Institute, is also developing AI for military drones, raising ethical concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
UK AI Consultancy's Dual Role in Safety and Military Drone Development Raises Ethical Concerns
Faculty AI, a UK consultancy firm with extensive government contracts including the UK's AI Safety Institute, is also developing AI for military drones, raising ethical concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
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52% Bias Score
Post-Roe Surge in Permanent Contraception Among Young Adults
New research reveals a 95% surge in vasectomies and a 70% increase in tubal sterilizations among 19-26 year olds in states likely to ban abortion after the Roe v. Wade reversal, reflecting increased concerns about reproductive autonomy and access to contraception.
Post-Roe Surge in Permanent Contraception Among Young Adults
New research reveals a 95% surge in vasectomies and a 70% increase in tubal sterilizations among 19-26 year olds in states likely to ban abortion after the Roe v. Wade reversal, reflecting increased concerns about reproductive autonomy and access to contraception.
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44% Bias Score
US Winter Storm Causes Widespread Disruption and Fatalities
A powerful winter storm brought ice, snow, and high winds across the US, causing widespread power outages (over 218,000 customers), flight cancellations (over 2,300), and hundreds of car accidents (at least 430 in Virginia alone), resulting in several fatalities.
US Winter Storm Causes Widespread Disruption and Fatalities
A powerful winter storm brought ice, snow, and high winds across the US, causing widespread power outages (over 218,000 customers), flight cancellations (over 2,300), and hundreds of car accidents (at least 430 in Virginia alone), resulting in several fatalities.
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16% Bias Score
Supply Chain Issues Could Hike Household Staple Prices by 20%
CIPS warns that global supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and potential US tariffs could cause household staple prices to increase by up to 20% by 2025, impacting businesses and consumers.
Supply Chain Issues Could Hike Household Staple Prices by 20%
CIPS warns that global supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and potential US tariffs could cause household staple prices to increase by up to 20% by 2025, impacting businesses and consumers.
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28% Bias Score
Former Inquiry Chair Opposes Further Grooming Gang Investigations, Demands Action on Existing Recommendations
Professor Alexis Jay, former chair of an inquiry into child sexual abuse in England and Wales, opposes further inquiries into grooming gangs, citing a two-year delay in implementing her report's 400 recommendations and advocating for immediate action based on existing knowledge.
Former Inquiry Chair Opposes Further Grooming Gang Investigations, Demands Action on Existing Recommendations
Professor Alexis Jay, former chair of an inquiry into child sexual abuse in England and Wales, opposes further inquiries into grooming gangs, citing a two-year delay in implementing her report's 400 recommendations and advocating for immediate action based on existing knowledge.
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48% Bias Score
Survivors Defend Jess Phillips Against Elon Musk's Attacks
Seven women, including survivors of the Telford grooming scandal, defended Labour MP Jess Phillips against Elon Musk's accusations of being a "rape genocide apologist", highlighting Phillips' decades-long advocacy for victims of gender-based violence.
Survivors Defend Jess Phillips Against Elon Musk's Attacks
Seven women, including survivors of the Telford grooming scandal, defended Labour MP Jess Phillips against Elon Musk's accusations of being a "rape genocide apologist", highlighting Phillips' decades-long advocacy for victims of gender-based violence.
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36% Bias Score
Nine Languages Die Annually Amidst a Global Language Extinction Crisis
The accelerating extinction of languages globally is threatening cultural heritage, with nine languages dying annually in 2019; however, community efforts, including documentation through Wikitongues and community-based initiatives, are fighting to preserve these languages.
Nine Languages Die Annually Amidst a Global Language Extinction Crisis
The accelerating extinction of languages globally is threatening cultural heritage, with nine languages dying annually in 2019; however, community efforts, including documentation through Wikitongues and community-based initiatives, are fighting to preserve these languages.
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12% Bias Score