Aukus Submarine Agency Under Review Amid Millions in Consulting Fees
Australia's \$368bn Aukus submarine program is facing a government review amid concerns about the Australian Submarine Agency's (ASA) spending, including \$9.5m on McKinsey consultants and over \$1m on executive training, while still owing France \$1.6bn for cancelled conventional submarines.
Aukus Submarine Agency Under Review Amid Millions in Consulting Fees
Australia's \$368bn Aukus submarine program is facing a government review amid concerns about the Australian Submarine Agency's (ASA) spending, including \$9.5m on McKinsey consultants and over \$1m on executive training, while still owing France \$1.6bn for cancelled conventional submarines.
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44% Bias Score
Helene Fischer's Children's Album Sparks Controversy over "Aramsamsam" Song
Helene Fischer's new children's album, "Die schönsten Kinderlieder," is causing controversy due to a sped-up, rock-infused version of "Aramsamsam," which some find racist because of its pseudo-Arabic lyrics; Fischer has yet to comment.
Helene Fischer's Children's Album Sparks Controversy over "Aramsamsam" Song
Helene Fischer's new children's album, "Die schönsten Kinderlieder," is causing controversy due to a sped-up, rock-infused version of "Aramsamsam," which some find racist because of its pseudo-Arabic lyrics; Fischer has yet to comment.
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52% Bias Score
Patel Faces Defamation Lawsuit Over Troye's Allegations
Kash Patel, President-elect Trump's nominee for FBI director, is facing a defamation lawsuit from Olivia Troye, a former Trump administration official, after Troye accused Patel of lying about intelligence and jeopardizing Navy SEALs; Patel's lawyer demands a retraction, calling Troye's claims fabri...
Patel Faces Defamation Lawsuit Over Troye's Allegations
Kash Patel, President-elect Trump's nominee for FBI director, is facing a defamation lawsuit from Olivia Troye, a former Trump administration official, after Troye accused Patel of lying about intelligence and jeopardizing Navy SEALs; Patel's lawyer demands a retraction, calling Troye's claims fabri...
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40% Bias Score
"Verstappen-Russell Public Dispute Highlights Tensions in Formula 1"
"Following a qualifying incident at the Qatar Grand Prix where Max Verstappen received a penalty due to an incident with George Russell, the two drivers engaged in a public dispute involving accusations of unprofessional behaviour and threats. This led to a public war of words involving the drivers ...
"Verstappen-Russell Public Dispute Highlights Tensions in Formula 1"
"Following a qualifying incident at the Qatar Grand Prix where Max Verstappen received a penalty due to an incident with George Russell, the two drivers engaged in a public dispute involving accusations of unprofessional behaviour and threats. This led to a public war of words involving the drivers ...
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48% Bias Score
Biden Pardons Son, Faces Judicial Backlash
President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for tax fraud and gun charges, prompting criticism from a judge who called it a "rewrite of history" and raised concerns about its constitutionality.
Biden Pardons Son, Faces Judicial Backlash
President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for tax fraud and gun charges, prompting criticism from a judge who called it a "rewrite of history" and raised concerns about its constitutionality.
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44% Bias Score
Hegseth's Defense Nomination Jeopardized Amidst Mounting Allegations
Facing credible accusations of sexual harassment and alcohol abuse, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, is under intense scrutiny, jeopardizing his confirmation despite his insistence to continue the process. Two other Trump nominees previously withdrew under similar circu...
Hegseth's Defense Nomination Jeopardized Amidst Mounting Allegations
Facing credible accusations of sexual harassment and alcohol abuse, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, is under intense scrutiny, jeopardizing his confirmation despite his insistence to continue the process. Two other Trump nominees previously withdrew under similar circu...
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56% Bias Score
Verstappen-Russell Feud Erupts in Abu Dhabi
Following a qualifying incident in Qatar, Max Verstappen and George Russell engaged in a heated public feud in Abu Dhabi, escalating from accusations of unfair influencing of race stewards to alleged threats of physical harm, impacting their professional relationship and potentially future race outc...
Verstappen-Russell Feud Erupts in Abu Dhabi
Following a qualifying incident in Qatar, Max Verstappen and George Russell engaged in a heated public feud in Abu Dhabi, escalating from accusations of unfair influencing of race stewards to alleged threats of physical harm, impacting their professional relationship and potentially future race outc...
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56% Bias Score
Hegseth's Troubled Pentagon Nomination
Facing multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, excessive drinking, and mismanagement, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, is struggling to secure Senate confirmation, prompting the consideration of alternative candidates like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Hegseth's Troubled Pentagon Nomination
Facing multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, excessive drinking, and mismanagement, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, is struggling to secure Senate confirmation, prompting the consideration of alternative candidates like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
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60% Bias Score
Russian Actress Faces Backlash for Pro-Ukraine Slogan
Following a performance in Los Angeles, veteran Russian actress Liya Akhedzhakova voiced the pro-Ukrainian slogan "Glory to Ukraine," which is considered a Nazi symbol in Russia. This has prompted calls for her to face legal repercussions, including being declared a foreign agent and stripped of tit...
Russian Actress Faces Backlash for Pro-Ukraine Slogan
Following a performance in Los Angeles, veteran Russian actress Liya Akhedzhakova voiced the pro-Ukrainian slogan "Glory to Ukraine," which is considered a Nazi symbol in Russia. This has prompted calls for her to face legal repercussions, including being declared a foreign agent and stripped of tit...
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76% Bias Score
Wilkinson exits Channel Ten amid network disputes, future uncertain
Lisa Wilkinson is leaving Channel Ten at the end of this month, ending a $1.7 million annual contract, after reportedly damaging her relationships with major networks Nine and Seven, raising concerns about her future prospects in Australian commercial television.
Wilkinson exits Channel Ten amid network disputes, future uncertain
Lisa Wilkinson is leaving Channel Ten at the end of this month, ending a $1.7 million annual contract, after reportedly damaging her relationships with major networks Nine and Seven, raising concerns about her future prospects in Australian commercial television.
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56% Bias Score
Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Faces Scrutiny Amidst Sexual Assault Allegation
President-elect Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing a 2017 sexual assault allegation that resulted in a settlement and nondisclosure agreement; despite a police investigation, no charges were filed, and Hegseth denies the allegations.
Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Faces Scrutiny Amidst Sexual Assault Allegation
President-elect Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing a 2017 sexual assault allegation that resulted in a settlement and nondisclosure agreement; despite a police investigation, no charges were filed, and Hegseth denies the allegations.
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60% Bias Score
Hegseth Deflects Questions on Misconduct Allegations
Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, refused to answer questions regarding allegations of excessive drinking, financial mismanagement, improper behavior, and a 2017 sexual assault allegation; these allegations led to his resignation from two non-profit leadership positions.
Hegseth Deflects Questions on Misconduct Allegations
Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, refused to answer questions regarding allegations of excessive drinking, financial mismanagement, improper behavior, and a 2017 sexual assault allegation; these allegations led to his resignation from two non-profit leadership positions.
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64% Bias Score