2,297 Australian Parent Visa Applicants Died While Waiting for Approval
Over the past three years, 2,297 individuals applying for Australian parent visas died while waiting for approval, with processing times for some visas extending to 31 years; the government is considering options including a lottery system.
2,297 Australian Parent Visa Applicants Died While Waiting for Approval
Over the past three years, 2,297 individuals applying for Australian parent visas died while waiting for approval, with processing times for some visas extending to 31 years; the government is considering options including a lottery system.
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56% Bias Score
Toronto Accountant's Viral Strava Art: From Dancing Stick Figure to Whale
Toronto accountant Duncan McCabe created a viral TikTok video of a dancing stick figure made from a 1,100km run tracked on Strava, and is now creating a whale using the same method.
Toronto Accountant's Viral Strava Art: From Dancing Stick Figure to Whale
Toronto accountant Duncan McCabe created a viral TikTok video of a dancing stick figure made from a 1,100km run tracked on Strava, and is now creating a whale using the same method.
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36% Bias Score
New York Subway Arson: Guatemalan Immigrant Indicted for Murder
On December 22, 2023, Sebastián Zapeta, a Guatemalan immigrant, set fire to 57-year-old Debrina Kawam in a Brooklyn subway car, resulting in her death. Zapeta has been indicted on murder and arson charges, while the incident has reignited discussions about the city's homeless population and safety.
New York Subway Arson: Guatemalan Immigrant Indicted for Murder
On December 22, 2023, Sebastián Zapeta, a Guatemalan immigrant, set fire to 57-year-old Debrina Kawam in a Brooklyn subway car, resulting in her death. Zapeta has been indicted on murder and arson charges, while the incident has reignited discussions about the city's homeless population and safety.
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40% Bias Score
MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Bet: \$75 Billion Gamble
In 2020, MicroStrategy invested \$250 million in bitcoin; by 2024, this strategy increased its market capitalization to nearly \$75 billion, but this reliance on bitcoin also poses significant financial risks.
MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Bet: \$75 Billion Gamble
In 2020, MicroStrategy invested \$250 million in bitcoin; by 2024, this strategy increased its market capitalization to nearly \$75 billion, but this reliance on bitcoin also poses significant financial risks.
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48% Bias Score
Westminster Restoration Delayed: Billions at Stake, 'Notre Dame' Risk Looms
The Palace of Westminster faces a multibillion-pound restoration project due to fire, flood, and structural risks; three options are under consideration, but delays risk a 'Notre Dame' scenario, with decisions postponed until late 2025.
Westminster Restoration Delayed: Billions at Stake, 'Notre Dame' Risk Looms
The Palace of Westminster faces a multibillion-pound restoration project due to fire, flood, and structural risks; three options are under consideration, but delays risk a 'Notre Dame' scenario, with decisions postponed until late 2025.
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52% Bias Score
Black Girls Hike Challenges Systemic Racism in UK Outdoors
Black Girls Hike, founded in 2019, combats rural racism by providing a safe space for Black women to enjoy the countryside, with over 5,000 members and initiatives like leadership training and a Manchester Museum exhibition addressing systemic racism and unequal access to green spaces.
Black Girls Hike Challenges Systemic Racism in UK Outdoors
Black Girls Hike, founded in 2019, combats rural racism by providing a safe space for Black women to enjoy the countryside, with over 5,000 members and initiatives like leadership training and a Manchester Museum exhibition addressing systemic racism and unequal access to green spaces.
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20% Bias Score
Arbor Day Foundation to Plant 10 Million Trees After Devastating 2024 Hurricane Season
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, concluding November 30th, resulted in at least 375 deaths and an estimated $500 billion in damages across the US; the Arbor Day Foundation will plant 10 million trees in six hard-hit states over four years.
Arbor Day Foundation to Plant 10 Million Trees After Devastating 2024 Hurricane Season
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, concluding November 30th, resulted in at least 375 deaths and an estimated $500 billion in damages across the US; the Arbor Day Foundation will plant 10 million trees in six hard-hit states over four years.
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24% Bias Score
Local Aid Networks Fill Gaps in Sudan's War-Torn Nation
In Sudan, community kitchens and Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs) are providing crucial aid to 11.5 million displaced people amid a year-and-a-half-long war, filling gaps left by scarce foreign aid; these local initiatives, often neighborhood-based, are supported by the Sudanese diaspora.
Local Aid Networks Fill Gaps in Sudan's War-Torn Nation
In Sudan, community kitchens and Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs) are providing crucial aid to 11.5 million displaced people amid a year-and-a-half-long war, filling gaps left by scarce foreign aid; these local initiatives, often neighborhood-based, are supported by the Sudanese diaspora.
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32% Bias Score
Ten British Armed Forces Members Face War Crimes Allegations
Ten British armed forces members face prosecution for alleged war crimes; nine are under investigation for incidents in Syria, and one in Afghanistan, following a Freedom of Information request and subsequent internal review which overturned the MoD's initial refusal to disclose the information.
Ten British Armed Forces Members Face War Crimes Allegations
Ten British armed forces members face prosecution for alleged war crimes; nine are under investigation for incidents in Syria, and one in Afghanistan, following a Freedom of Information request and subsequent internal review which overturned the MoD's initial refusal to disclose the information.
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40% Bias Score
Musk's China Ties Raise US National Security Concerns
Former US military chief Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré warned of national security risks due to Elon Musk's extensive Chinese business interests, undisclosed meetings with foreign leaders, and controversial stances on Taiwan, prompting federal investigations into his security clearance and SpaceX contracts...
Musk's China Ties Raise US National Security Concerns
Former US military chief Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré warned of national security risks due to Elon Musk's extensive Chinese business interests, undisclosed meetings with foreign leaders, and controversial stances on Taiwan, prompting federal investigations into his security clearance and SpaceX contracts...
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52% Bias Score
Soaring Rents and Evictions Expose UK Housing Crisis
England and Wales saw an 11.2% increase in evictions this Christmas, while a study reveals 4.5 million people struggle with private rent costs, leading to calls for more social housing to combat the affordability crisis.
Soaring Rents and Evictions Expose UK Housing Crisis
England and Wales saw an 11.2% increase in evictions this Christmas, while a study reveals 4.5 million people struggle with private rent costs, leading to calls for more social housing to combat the affordability crisis.
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56% Bias Score
Carter's Post-Presidency Activism: A Legacy of Human Rights and Humility
In a 2014 interview, former US President Jimmy Carter discussed his new book on women's rights, highlighting global abuse and his lifelong commitment to the issue; he also reflected on his post-presidency work, including his foundation's near-eradication of Guinea worm disease, and his personal life...
Carter's Post-Presidency Activism: A Legacy of Human Rights and Humility
In a 2014 interview, former US President Jimmy Carter discussed his new book on women's rights, highlighting global abuse and his lifelong commitment to the issue; he also reflected on his post-presidency work, including his foundation's near-eradication of Guinea worm disease, and his personal life...
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24% Bias Score