Hawaii Woman Voluntarily Crosses US-Mexico Border, Case Closed
Hannah Kobayashi, a 30-year-old woman from Hawaii, voluntarily crossed the US-Mexico border on November 12th after arriving in Los Angeles on November 8th; police reviewed video footage showing her journey and declared the case closed, finding no evidence of foul play.
Hawaii Woman Voluntarily Crosses US-Mexico Border, Case Closed
Hannah Kobayashi, a 30-year-old woman from Hawaii, voluntarily crossed the US-Mexico border on November 12th after arriving in Los Angeles on November 8th; police reviewed video footage showing her journey and declared the case closed, finding no evidence of foul play.
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40% Bias Score
California Prepares for Legal Battles Against Trump's Policies
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called a special session for Monday to prepare for legal battles against anticipated federal challenges to the state's progressive policies under the incoming Trump presidency, following more than 120 lawsuits filed during Trump's first term that resulted in California r...
California Prepares for Legal Battles Against Trump's Policies
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called a special session for Monday to prepare for legal battles against anticipated federal challenges to the state's progressive policies under the incoming Trump presidency, following more than 120 lawsuits filed during Trump's first term that resulted in California r...
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52% Bias Score
Rebel Forces Seize Aleppo in Major Blow to Assad Regime
Rebel forces, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, captured Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, and key military sites, prompting retaliatory airstrikes by Syrian and Russian forces. This offensive represents the most significant challenge to the Assad regime in eight years and raises concerns about the...
Rebel Forces Seize Aleppo in Major Blow to Assad Regime
Rebel forces, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, captured Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, and key military sites, prompting retaliatory airstrikes by Syrian and Russian forces. This offensive represents the most significant challenge to the Assad regime in eight years and raises concerns about the...
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56% Bias Score
Biden Visits Angola to Counter China's Influence in Africa
President Biden's October 29-31 visit to Angola aims to strengthen US investment in Africa, particularly the Lobito Corridor, countering China's growing influence; this is the first visit by a sitting US president to sub-Saharan Africa since 2015 and the first ever to Angola.
Biden Visits Angola to Counter China's Influence in Africa
President Biden's October 29-31 visit to Angola aims to strengthen US investment in Africa, particularly the Lobito Corridor, countering China's growing influence; this is the first visit by a sitting US president to sub-Saharan Africa since 2015 and the first ever to Angola.
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60% Bias Score
US Black Friday Sales Up 3.4% Despite Earlier Holiday Discounts
US Black Friday retail sales increased by 3.4% year-over-year, with online sales surging 14.6% while in-store sales grew less than 1%, driven by strategic consumer spending despite earlier-than-usual holiday discounts; online sales reached $10.8 billion, exceeding the $9.8 billion from 2023.
US Black Friday Sales Up 3.4% Despite Earlier Holiday Discounts
US Black Friday retail sales increased by 3.4% year-over-year, with online sales surging 14.6% while in-store sales grew less than 1%, driven by strategic consumer spending despite earlier-than-usual holiday discounts; online sales reached $10.8 billion, exceeding the $9.8 billion from 2023.
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40% Bias Score
$2 Million Treasure Hunt Launched Across the US
Jon Collins-Black hid five treasure chests across the US, with clues detailed in his book, "There's Treasure Inside," offering a combined prize value of over $2 million, including items owned by historical figures like Jackie Onassis and Wilma Rudolph.
$2 Million Treasure Hunt Launched Across the US
Jon Collins-Black hid five treasure chests across the US, with clues detailed in his book, "There's Treasure Inside," offering a combined prize value of over $2 million, including items owned by historical figures like Jackie Onassis and Wilma Rudolph.
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52% Bias Score
American-Israeli Hostage Omer Neutra Confirmed Dead in Gaza
American-Israeli citizen Omer Neutra, 21, an IDF tank platoon commander, was killed during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack; his body remains in Gaza, raising the confirmed death toll of hostages to at least 37, prompting grief and raising questions about intelligence and future conflict resolution.
American-Israeli Hostage Omer Neutra Confirmed Dead in Gaza
American-Israeli citizen Omer Neutra, 21, an IDF tank platoon commander, was killed during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack; his body remains in Gaza, raising the confirmed death toll of hostages to at least 37, prompting grief and raising questions about intelligence and future conflict resolution.
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44% Bias Score
200 Killed in Gaza Airstrikes as UN Halts Aid
Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza on October 28, 2023, killed at least 200 people, according to local health officials, while the UN paused aid deliveries due to stolen trucks, worsening the already dire humanitarian situation where at least 44,429 people have died.
200 Killed in Gaza Airstrikes as UN Halts Aid
Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza on October 28, 2023, killed at least 200 people, according to local health officials, while the UN paused aid deliveries due to stolen trucks, worsening the already dire humanitarian situation where at least 44,429 people have died.
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52% Bias Score
Colorado Dentist Charged with Murder, Accused of Plotting to Kill Detective
Colorado dentist James Craig is accused of murdering his wife, Angela, by poisoning her protein shakes with cyanide and tetrahydrozoline; he is also charged with plotting to kill the investigating detective.
Colorado Dentist Charged with Murder, Accused of Plotting to Kill Detective
Colorado dentist James Craig is accused of murdering his wife, Angela, by poisoning her protein shakes with cyanide and tetrahydrozoline; he is also charged with plotting to kill the investigating detective.
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56% Bias Score
Major Strikes Hit Volkswagen in Germany Amidst Layoff Threats
On Monday, tens of thousands of Volkswagen workers in Germany launched the largest strikes at the carmaker's domestic operations since 2018, protesting the company's refusal to rule out mass layoffs and plant closures amid declining profits and competition from China.
Major Strikes Hit Volkswagen in Germany Amidst Layoff Threats
On Monday, tens of thousands of Volkswagen workers in Germany launched the largest strikes at the carmaker's domestic operations since 2018, protesting the company's refusal to rule out mass layoffs and plant closures amid declining profits and competition from China.
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40% Bias Score
Artist Revives Carver's "Carver Blue" to Highlight Black Innovation
Amanda Williams revived George Washington Carver's method of producing Prussian blue pigment from Alabama clay, painting two historically Black structures in New Orleans to honor Carver and highlight Black innovation, using a process updated with the help of researchers and chemistry students.
Artist Revives Carver's "Carver Blue" to Highlight Black Innovation
Amanda Williams revived George Washington Carver's method of producing Prussian blue pigment from Alabama clay, painting two historically Black structures in New Orleans to honor Carver and highlight Black innovation, using a process updated with the help of researchers and chemistry students.
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24% Bias Score
Thailand Repatriates 961 Endangered Animals to Madagascar
Thailand is returning 961 endangered tortoises and lemurs to Madagascar after seizing 1,117 animals in May 2024 during an anti-trafficking operation; the repatriation, starting Saturday via three Qatar Airways flights, is the largest ever between the two countries.
Thailand Repatriates 961 Endangered Animals to Madagascar
Thailand is returning 961 endangered tortoises and lemurs to Madagascar after seizing 1,117 animals in May 2024 during an anti-trafficking operation; the repatriation, starting Saturday via three Qatar Airways flights, is the largest ever between the two countries.
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32% Bias Score