Senate Republicans Block Democrats' NLRB Nominee
The Senate failed to confirm Lauren McFarren for another term on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) due to opposition from Sens. Manchin and Sinema, giving the incoming Trump administration control over the agency's composition and likely its agenda.
Senate Republicans Block Democrats' NLRB Nominee
The Senate failed to confirm Lauren McFarren for another term on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) due to opposition from Sens. Manchin and Sinema, giving the incoming Trump administration control over the agency's composition and likely its agenda.
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44% Bias Score
"ECB Cuts Interest Rates Amidst Slowing Inflation and Trade War Fears"
"The European Central Bank (ECB) cut its key interest rate to 3.75 percent on December 12th, 2024, marking the fourth such cut this year, amidst slowing inflation but growing concerns about potential US trade conflicts impacting the Eurozone economy."
"ECB Cuts Interest Rates Amidst Slowing Inflation and Trade War Fears"
"The European Central Bank (ECB) cut its key interest rate to 3.75 percent on December 12th, 2024, marking the fourth such cut this year, amidst slowing inflation but growing concerns about potential US trade conflicts impacting the Eurozone economy."
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36% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Controversial Loyalist to Lead Voice of America
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Kari Lake, a controversial former television news anchor and staunch Trump loyalist, to lead Voice of America, raising concerns about the broadcaster's commitment to independent journalism.
Trump Appoints Controversial Loyalist to Lead Voice of America
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Kari Lake, a controversial former television news anchor and staunch Trump loyalist, to lead Voice of America, raising concerns about the broadcaster's commitment to independent journalism.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Controversial Loyalist Kari Lake to Head Voice of America
President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Kari Lake, a controversial figure known for her pro-Trump stance and past promotion of misinformation, as the director of Voice of America, a congressionally funded broadcaster tasked with providing independent news reporting globally.
Trump Appoints Controversial Loyalist Kari Lake to Head Voice of America
President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Kari Lake, a controversial figure known for her pro-Trump stance and past promotion of misinformation, as the director of Voice of America, a congressionally funded broadcaster tasked with providing independent news reporting globally.
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52% Bias Score
Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund
Meta donated $1 million to President-elect Trump's inaugural fund, reversing its prior ban of Trump from its platforms; this follows a private meeting between Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Trump and suggests Meta is seeking influence in the incoming administration.
Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund
Meta donated $1 million to President-elect Trump's inaugural fund, reversing its prior ban of Trump from its platforms; this follows a private meeting between Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Trump and suggests Meta is seeking influence in the incoming administration.
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56% Bias Score
\"Hawk\" Memecoin Plummets After Accusations of Fraud
The memecoin \"Hawk\", launched on December 4th with Haliey Welch, initially valued at $490 million, rapidly lost value to $17 million amidst accusations of a \"rug pull\" scheme, highlighting the risks of memecoin investments.
\"Hawk\" Memecoin Plummets After Accusations of Fraud
The memecoin \"Hawk\", launched on December 4th with Haliey Welch, initially valued at $490 million, rapidly lost value to $17 million amidst accusations of a \"rug pull\" scheme, highlighting the risks of memecoin investments.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Loyalists to Head Voice of America
President-elect Donald Trump named Kari Lake, a hardline immigration advocate and unsuccessful Arizona gubernatorial candidate known for echoing Trump's criticisms of the "fake news" media, to head the congressionally funded Voice of America, which provides independent news reporting globally.
Trump Appoints Loyalists to Head Voice of America
President-elect Donald Trump named Kari Lake, a hardline immigration advocate and unsuccessful Arizona gubernatorial candidate known for echoing Trump's criticisms of the "fake news" media, to head the congressionally funded Voice of America, which provides independent news reporting globally.
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60% Bias Score
EU Climate Chief Warns of 'Geopolitical Winter' Amid Rising Global Skepticism
EU climate chief Wopke Hoekstra warns of a 'geopolitical winter' hindering climate action due to rising global skepticism, especially with Donald Trump's return and the EU's carbon border tax facing resistance from major emitters. He stresses international cooperation is essential.
EU Climate Chief Warns of 'Geopolitical Winter' Amid Rising Global Skepticism
EU climate chief Wopke Hoekstra warns of a 'geopolitical winter' hindering climate action due to rising global skepticism, especially with Donald Trump's return and the EU's carbon border tax facing resistance from major emitters. He stresses international cooperation is essential.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Backs Kari Lake for Voice of America Director
President-elect Donald Trump announced his support for Kari Lake to lead Voice of America (VOA), despite her history of attacking journalists and promoting false election narratives; this raises concerns about VOA's journalistic integrity and independence.
Trump Backs Kari Lake for Voice of America Director
President-elect Donald Trump announced his support for Kari Lake to lead Voice of America (VOA), despite her history of attacking journalists and promoting false election narratives; this raises concerns about VOA's journalistic integrity and independence.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Kari Lake to Lead Voice of America
President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Kari Lake, a prominent Trump loyalist and former Arizona gubernatorial candidate, to lead Voice of America (VOA), raising concerns about the agency's editorial independence; the Senate must confirm the appointment.
Trump Appoints Kari Lake to Lead Voice of America
President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Kari Lake, a prominent Trump loyalist and former Arizona gubernatorial candidate, to lead Voice of America (VOA), raising concerns about the agency's editorial independence; the Senate must confirm the appointment.
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32% Bias Score
Global Uncertainty Drives Support for Closer UK-EU Ties
A new poll reveals that growing global uncertainty is increasing support in Britain and the EU for closer ties, even if it means compromising on previous 'red lines'; half of Britons prioritize EU over US relations, while most EU respondents also favor closer UK-EU cooperation for enhanced European ...
Global Uncertainty Drives Support for Closer UK-EU Ties
A new poll reveals that growing global uncertainty is increasing support in Britain and the EU for closer ties, even if it means compromising on previous 'red lines'; half of Britons prioritize EU over US relations, while most EU respondents also favor closer UK-EU cooperation for enhanced European ...
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36% Bias Score
"FBI Director Wray Resigns Ahead of Expected Trump Dismissal"
"FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation, effective January 2025, preempting his likely dismissal by President-elect Donald Trump, who plans to replace him with Cash Patel. Wray cited a need to avoid further politicization of the FBI and preserve its values."
"FBI Director Wray Resigns Ahead of Expected Trump Dismissal"
"FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation, effective January 2025, preempting his likely dismissal by President-elect Donald Trump, who plans to replace him with Cash Patel. Wray cited a need to avoid further politicization of the FBI and preserve its values."
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48% Bias Score