Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Dies at 92
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh died at age 92 on December 26, 2024, in New Delhi, after suffering a sudden loss of consciousness; Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him one of India's most distinguished leaders.
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Dies at 92
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh died at age 92 on December 26, 2024, in New Delhi, after suffering a sudden loss of consciousness; Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him one of India's most distinguished leaders.
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24% Bias Score
Smartmatic Seeks Murdoch Family Trust Documents in Fox Defamation Case
Smartmatic is seeking access to sealed documents from a Nevada court case involving the Murdoch family trust to bolster its defamation lawsuit against Fox News, arguing that the documents will contradict Fox's claims about its editorial independence and could reveal internal conflicts within the med...
Smartmatic Seeks Murdoch Family Trust Documents in Fox Defamation Case
Smartmatic is seeking access to sealed documents from a Nevada court case involving the Murdoch family trust to bolster its defamation lawsuit against Fox News, arguing that the documents will contradict Fox's claims about its editorial independence and could reveal internal conflicts within the med...
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40% Bias Score
Texas Man Arrested for Threatening Debt Collection Agency
Taylor Bullard, a 34-year-old Texas man, was arrested on Friday for sending threatening emails to a debt collection agency over a disputed $543 debt, referencing using a machete and gasoline, and citing prior threats made to other companies in 2017 and 2022; he was released on $25,000 bond.
Texas Man Arrested for Threatening Debt Collection Agency
Taylor Bullard, a 34-year-old Texas man, was arrested on Friday for sending threatening emails to a debt collection agency over a disputed $543 debt, referencing using a machete and gasoline, and citing prior threats made to other companies in 2017 and 2022; he was released on $25,000 bond.
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36% 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
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
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
Amazon Delivery Drivers End Strike, But Labor Tensions Persist
Thousands of Amazon delivery drivers, represented by the Teamsters, ended a strike on Christmas Eve after demanding higher wages and better benefits; although the strike affected only nine locations, the union vows to continue its fight against Amazon.
Amazon Delivery Drivers End Strike, But Labor Tensions Persist
Thousands of Amazon delivery drivers, represented by the Teamsters, ended a strike on Christmas Eve after demanding higher wages and better benefits; although the strike affected only nine locations, the union vows to continue its fight against Amazon.
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40% Bias Score
US Stocks Plunge on Friday Despite Year of Record Highs
US stocks fell sharply on Friday, December 27th, 2024, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 350 points (0.7%), the S&P 500 down 1.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite down 1.6%, due to profit-taking in the tech sector and thin trading volume during the holiday week, despite a year of record highs.
US Stocks Plunge on Friday Despite Year of Record Highs
US stocks fell sharply on Friday, December 27th, 2024, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 350 points (0.7%), the S&P 500 down 1.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite down 1.6%, due to profit-taking in the tech sector and thin trading volume during the holiday week, despite a year of record highs.
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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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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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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
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