Meta replaces fact-checkers with user-generated content moderation
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook and Instagram will replace third-party fact-checkers with user-generated "community notes," a move criticized as political pandering and a potential increase in harmful content, driven by pressure from Republicans and the incoming Trump administration...
Meta replaces fact-checkers with user-generated content moderation
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook and Instagram will replace third-party fact-checkers with user-generated "community notes," a move criticized as political pandering and a potential increase in harmful content, driven by pressure from Republicans and the incoming Trump administration...
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64% Bias Score
French Quarter Security Failures Highlighted After Deadly New Year's Attack
A 2019 report revealed that dysfunctional inter-agency relations in New Orleans' French Quarter significantly hampered security efforts, a factor highlighted after a New Year's Day truck attack that killed 14 and injured dozens, despite prior warnings about inadequate bollard systems.
French Quarter Security Failures Highlighted After Deadly New Year's Attack
A 2019 report revealed that dysfunctional inter-agency relations in New Orleans' French Quarter significantly hampered security efforts, a factor highlighted after a New Year's Day truck attack that killed 14 and injured dozens, despite prior warnings about inadequate bollard systems.
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44% Bias Score
Mexico May Accept US Deportations of Non-Mexicans
Mexico City's mayor announced that Mexico may accept non-Mexican migrants deported by the US, reversing an earlier position; this decision acknowledges the logistical and security challenges in northern Mexico, and potentially involves financial compensation from the US.
Mexico May Accept US Deportations of Non-Mexicans
Mexico City's mayor announced that Mexico may accept non-Mexican migrants deported by the US, reversing an earlier position; this decision acknowledges the logistical and security challenges in northern Mexico, and potentially involves financial compensation from the US.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Vows Retaliation After Intercepting US-Made Missiles in Ukraine
Russia claimed to have intercepted eight US-made ATACMS missiles and 72 UAVs launched by Ukraine on January 4th, vowing retaliation and escalating the conflict; temporary airport restrictions were imposed in St. Petersburg.
Russia Vows Retaliation After Intercepting US-Made Missiles in Ukraine
Russia claimed to have intercepted eight US-made ATACMS missiles and 72 UAVs launched by Ukraine on January 4th, vowing retaliation and escalating the conflict; temporary airport restrictions were imposed in St. Petersburg.
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48% Bias Score
US to Sell $8 Billion in Arms to Israel
The US State Department has informally notified Congress of an $8 billion arms sale to Israel, including AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles, artillery shells, and other munitions, to bolster Israel's defense capabilities against threats like drones and to replenish stocks, with delivery taking up to several...
US to Sell $8 Billion in Arms to Israel
The US State Department has informally notified Congress of an $8 billion arms sale to Israel, including AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles, artillery shells, and other munitions, to bolster Israel's defense capabilities against threats like drones and to replenish stocks, with delivery taking up to several...
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36% Bias Score
Trump Backs Single Bill Combining Tax and Border Policies, Impacting House Speakership
President-elect Donald Trump supports a single bill combining tax and border policies, a strategic shift impacting the House Speaker election and future legislative efficiency; Mike Johnson won the speakership after flipping two GOP opponents, facing the narrowest House majority in nearly 100 years,...
Trump Backs Single Bill Combining Tax and Border Policies, Impacting House Speakership
President-elect Donald Trump supports a single bill combining tax and border policies, a strategic shift impacting the House Speaker election and future legislative efficiency; Mike Johnson won the speakership after flipping two GOP opponents, facing the narrowest House majority in nearly 100 years,...
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48% Bias Score
Biden Blocks Nippon Steel's US Steel Acquisition; Legal Action Considered
President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel's \$14.3 billion bid to acquire US Steel on national security grounds, prompting Nippon Steel to consider legal action, despite the United Steelworkers' support for the block.
Biden Blocks Nippon Steel's US Steel Acquisition; Legal Action Considered
President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel's \$14.3 billion bid to acquire US Steel on national security grounds, prompting Nippon Steel to consider legal action, despite the United Steelworkers' support for the block.
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52% Bias Score
Gallego's Senate Win: A Reflection of Arizona's Shifting Political Landscape
Ruben Gallego, a 45-year-old Democrat from Arizona with a diverse background, including service in the Marines and minimum-wage jobs, won a Senate seat in the November 2024 election, alongside Donald Trump's victory in the same state, marking a significant shift in Arizona's political landscape.
Gallego's Senate Win: A Reflection of Arizona's Shifting Political Landscape
Ruben Gallego, a 45-year-old Democrat from Arizona with a diverse background, including service in the Marines and minimum-wage jobs, won a Senate seat in the November 2024 election, alongside Donald Trump's victory in the same state, marking a significant shift in Arizona's political landscape.
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48% Bias Score
Husted Frontrunner to Replace Vance in US Senate
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is expected to appoint Lt. Governor Jon Husted to replace Senator-elect JD Vance, though Husted's acceptance isn't guaranteed due to his gubernatorial aspirations; the decision could significantly impact upcoming Ohio elections.
Husted Frontrunner to Replace Vance in US Senate
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is expected to appoint Lt. Governor Jon Husted to replace Senator-elect JD Vance, though Husted's acceptance isn't guaranteed due to his gubernatorial aspirations; the decision could significantly impact upcoming Ohio elections.
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36% Bias Score
Meta Deletes Deceptive AI Accounts After Backlash
Meta deleted several AI-generated social media accounts after users criticized their inaccurate and misleading content; the accounts, including "Liv" and "Grandpa Brian," presented themselves as real people and fabricated details, prompting a backlash and highlighting concerns about AI deception on ...
Meta Deletes Deceptive AI Accounts After Backlash
Meta deleted several AI-generated social media accounts after users criticized their inaccurate and misleading content; the accounts, including "Liv" and "Grandpa Brian," presented themselves as real people and fabricated details, prompting a backlash and highlighting concerns about AI deception on ...
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60% Bias Score
Carter's Human Rights-Focused Foreign Policy: Successes and Setbacks
President Jimmy Carter's foreign policy, prioritizing human rights over support for authoritarian regimes, led to the return of the Panama Canal, peace accords between Egypt and Israel, and normalized US-China relations, but was also marked by the Iran hostage crisis.
Carter's Human Rights-Focused Foreign Policy: Successes and Setbacks
President Jimmy Carter's foreign policy, prioritizing human rights over support for authoritarian regimes, led to the return of the Panama Canal, peace accords between Egypt and Israel, and normalized US-China relations, but was also marked by the Iran hostage crisis.
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20% Bias Score
Trump to Use Centuries-Old Laws for Immigration Enforcement
President-elect Trump plans to use historical laws, including the 1798 Alien Enemies Act and the 1807 Insurrection Act, to enact stricter immigration policies and potentially challenge birthright citizenship, leading to anticipated legal challenges.
Trump to Use Centuries-Old Laws for Immigration Enforcement
President-elect Trump plans to use historical laws, including the 1798 Alien Enemies Act and the 1807 Insurrection Act, to enact stricter immigration policies and potentially challenge birthright citizenship, leading to anticipated legal challenges.
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40% Bias Score