Finnish Authorities Seize Oil Tanker Suspected in Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage
Finnish authorities seized the Cook Islands-registered oil tanker Eagle S on Thursday, suspecting its anchor caused Wednesday's outage of an undersea power cable and three internet lines connecting Finland and Estonia; the ship is believed to be part of Russia's shadow fleet.
Finnish Authorities Seize Oil Tanker Suspected in Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage
Finnish authorities seized the Cook Islands-registered oil tanker Eagle S on Thursday, suspecting its anchor caused Wednesday's outage of an undersea power cable and three internet lines connecting Finland and Estonia; the ship is believed to be part of Russia's shadow fleet.
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48% Bias Score
Faroe Islands' Subsea Tunnels: Art, Innovation, and Economic Transformation
The Faroe Islands' two new subsea tunnels—Eysturoy and Sandoy—dramatically reduce travel times between islands, boosting tourism and attracting new residents; art installations within the tunnels, including underwater roundabouts with light sculptures and soundscapes, enhance the experience.
Faroe Islands' Subsea Tunnels: Art, Innovation, and Economic Transformation
The Faroe Islands' two new subsea tunnels—Eysturoy and Sandoy—dramatically reduce travel times between islands, boosting tourism and attracting new residents; art installations within the tunnels, including underwater roundabouts with light sculptures and soundscapes, enhance the experience.
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52% Bias Score
Family Dispute at Phoenix Airport Leaves Three Shot, One Stabbed
A family dispute at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport's Terminal 4 on Christmas night led to three people being shot and one stabbed; a juvenile female and a man were detained, with one shooting victim in critical condition.
Family Dispute at Phoenix Airport Leaves Three Shot, One Stabbed
A family dispute at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport's Terminal 4 on Christmas night led to three people being shot and one stabbed; a juvenile female and a man were detained, with one shooting victim in critical condition.
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32% Bias Score
West Coast Battered by Atmospheric River Storms; One Dead, Wharf Collapses
A series of powerful atmospheric river storms are battering the West Coast, causing at least one death, one missing person, and the collapse of a 200-foot section of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf in California; more storms are expected.
West Coast Battered by Atmospheric River Storms; One Dead, Wharf Collapses
A series of powerful atmospheric river storms are battering the West Coast, causing at least one death, one missing person, and the collapse of a 200-foot section of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf in California; more storms are expected.
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36% Bias Score
Supreme Court Cases to Significantly Impact American Teenagers
The Supreme Court will rule on cases impacting teenagers, including a TikTok ban driven by national security concerns, a transgender care ban reflecting state authority versus youth rights, and a vaping products ban focusing on regulatory procedures, rather than the youth health impact.
Supreme Court Cases to Significantly Impact American Teenagers
The Supreme Court will rule on cases impacting teenagers, including a TikTok ban driven by national security concerns, a transgender care ban reflecting state authority versus youth rights, and a vaping products ban focusing on regulatory procedures, rather than the youth health impact.
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52% Bias Score
Supervolcano Threat: A 1-in-6 Chance of Catastrophic Eruption This Century
The 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora caused a global catastrophe, and scientists warn of a 1-in-6 chance of a similar event this century, with potentially devastating consequences due to a warmer, more populated world.
Supervolcano Threat: A 1-in-6 Chance of Catastrophic Eruption This Century
The 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora caused a global catastrophe, and scientists warn of a 1-in-6 chance of a similar event this century, with potentially devastating consequences due to a warmer, more populated world.
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44% Bias Score
Dispute Erupts Over Alleged Labor Violations at BYD's Brazilian Factory
Brazilian authorities discovered 163 Chinese workers in "slavery-like conditions" at a BYD factory construction site in Bahia; the contractor, Jinjiang Group, refutes the claims, citing translation issues and cultural misunderstandings; BYD has terminated its contract with Jinjiang.
Dispute Erupts Over Alleged Labor Violations at BYD's Brazilian Factory
Brazilian authorities discovered 163 Chinese workers in "slavery-like conditions" at a BYD factory construction site in Bahia; the contractor, Jinjiang Group, refutes the claims, citing translation issues and cultural misunderstandings; BYD has terminated its contract with Jinjiang.
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52% Bias Score
Ambush Kills 14 Syrian Officers, Testing New Government
In western Syria, an ambush by former Assad regime forces killed 14 and injured 10 law enforcement officers, posing a major challenge to the new government amid ongoing protests and an Israeli occupation.
Ambush Kills 14 Syrian Officers, Testing New Government
In western Syria, an ambush by former Assad regime forces killed 14 and injured 10 law enforcement officers, posing a major challenge to the new government amid ongoing protests and an Israeli occupation.
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40% Bias Score
US Universities Urge International Students to Return Early Amid Trump's Immigration Concerns
US universities are advising international students to return early from winter break due to concerns over potential new travel bans and stricter immigration policies promised by President-elect Donald Trump, impacting over 1.1 million students enrolled in the 2023-24 academic year.
US Universities Urge International Students to Return Early Amid Trump's Immigration Concerns
US universities are advising international students to return early from winter break due to concerns over potential new travel bans and stricter immigration policies promised by President-elect Donald Trump, impacting over 1.1 million students enrolled in the 2023-24 academic year.
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52% Bias Score
Trump to Reinstate Federal Death Penalty
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he will direct the Department of Justice to "vigorously pursue the death penalty" after President Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates, leaving only three cases pending. Trump's decision aligns with his tough-on-crime platfor...
Trump to Reinstate Federal Death Penalty
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he will direct the Department of Justice to "vigorously pursue the death penalty" after President Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates, leaving only three cases pending. Trump's decision aligns with his tough-on-crime platfor...
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56% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia's Record Executions in 2024 Contradict Reform Claims
Saudi Arabia executed 330 people in 2024, the highest number in decades, contradicting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's 2022 claim to have eliminated the death penalty except for murder; over 150 were executed for non-lethal crimes, mainly drug-related and terrorism charges, highlighting concerns ...
Saudi Arabia's Record Executions in 2024 Contradict Reform Claims
Saudi Arabia executed 330 people in 2024, the highest number in decades, contradicting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's 2022 claim to have eliminated the death penalty except for murder; over 150 were executed for non-lethal crimes, mainly drug-related and terrorism charges, highlighting concerns ...
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40% Bias Score
Biden Commutes 37 Federal Death Sentences, Sparking Controversy
President Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates, changing them to life sentences, sparking praise from some and outrage from others; President-elect Trump plans to resume federal executions.
Biden Commutes 37 Federal Death Sentences, Sparking Controversy
President Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates, changing them to life sentences, sparking praise from some and outrage from others; President-elect Trump plans to resume federal executions.
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40% Bias Score