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Texas Floods Highlight Critical Need for Improved Flood Warning Systems
Devastating floods in Kerr County, Texas, resulted in at least 27 deaths at Camp Mystic due to insufficient flood warning systems; inadequate river gauges, lack of emergency sirens, and limited cell service hampered timely alerts.
Texas Floods Highlight Critical Need for Improved Flood Warning Systems
Devastating floods in Kerr County, Texas, resulted in at least 27 deaths at Camp Mystic due to insufficient flood warning systems; inadequate river gauges, lack of emergency sirens, and limited cell service hampered timely alerts.
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28% Bias Score
Texas Flooding: Unprecedented Rainfall Kills 50, Raises Questions about Warnings
On July 3-4, 2024, unprecedented rainfall (four months' worth in hours) in Texas' Hill Country caused catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River, resulting in at least 50 deaths and raising questions about warning effectiveness and NWS staffing.
Texas Flooding: Unprecedented Rainfall Kills 50, Raises Questions about Warnings
On July 3-4, 2024, unprecedented rainfall (four months' worth in hours) in Texas' Hill Country caused catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River, resulting in at least 50 deaths and raising questions about warning effectiveness and NWS staffing.
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36% Bias Score
£900m UK Investment in Sporting Events and Facilities
The UK government pledged £900 million for major sporting events (including Euro 2028 and the 2027 Tour de France) and grassroots facilities, aiming to boost economic growth and participation, addressing previous concerns about a lack of events.
£900m UK Investment in Sporting Events and Facilities
The UK government pledged £900 million for major sporting events (including Euro 2028 and the 2027 Tour de France) and grassroots facilities, aiming to boost economic growth and participation, addressing previous concerns about a lack of events.
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44% Bias Score
DHS Cuts Funding to Riot-Linked Group; National Guard Deployed in LA
Following weekend riots in Los Angeles, the Department of Homeland Security terminated a $100,936 contract with the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), which received over $33 million in government grants and whose executive director saw a salary increase to $201,654; President Trump dep...
DHS Cuts Funding to Riot-Linked Group; National Guard Deployed in LA
Following weekend riots in Los Angeles, the Department of Homeland Security terminated a $100,936 contract with the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), which received over $33 million in government grants and whose executive director saw a salary increase to $201,654; President Trump dep...
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68% Bias Score
Hamburg Leads Germany in E-Bus Adoption, but Funding Cuts Threaten 2030 Electrification Goal
As of June 2024, Hamburg's Hochbahn and VHH operate a combined 639 electric buses, making it Germany's leader in e-bus adoption according to PwC; however, expiring federal funding jeopardizes the 2030 electrification goal, prompting concerns about the future of sustainable public transport in the ci...
Hamburg Leads Germany in E-Bus Adoption, but Funding Cuts Threaten 2030 Electrification Goal
As of June 2024, Hamburg's Hochbahn and VHH operate a combined 639 electric buses, making it Germany's leader in e-bus adoption according to PwC; however, expiring federal funding jeopardizes the 2030 electrification goal, prompting concerns about the future of sustainable public transport in the ci...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Seeks \$1.1 Billion Cut to Public Broadcasting Funding
President Trump formally requested Congress to cut \$1.1 billion in funding for public broadcasters NPR and PBS over the next two years, citing partisan bias, prompting concerns about service disruptions and legal challenges.
Trump Seeks \$1.1 Billion Cut to Public Broadcasting Funding
President Trump formally requested Congress to cut \$1.1 billion in funding for public broadcasters NPR and PBS over the next two years, citing partisan bias, prompting concerns about service disruptions and legal challenges.
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56% Bias Score
Post "Big, Beautiful Bill": GOP Faces Funding Challenges, Investigations
Following the passage of the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill," Republicans now prioritize a rescissions bill, government funding to prevent a shutdown, and a potential second reconciliation package, while also conducting investigations into the Biden administration; however, their ability to achieve these...
Post "Big, Beautiful Bill": GOP Faces Funding Challenges, Investigations
Following the passage of the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill," Republicans now prioritize a rescissions bill, government funding to prevent a shutdown, and a potential second reconciliation package, while also conducting investigations into the Biden administration; however, their ability to achieve these...
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44% Bias Score
Northvolt Insolvency: Criticism of Schleswig-Holstein's Due Diligence in €600 Million Investment
Schleswig-Holstein's Ministerpräsident Daniel Günther faces criticism for insufficient oversight in approving €600 million in funding for the now-insolvent Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt, raising concerns about due diligence in large-scale industrial investments. This followed the company's ...
Northvolt Insolvency: Criticism of Schleswig-Holstein's Due Diligence in €600 Million Investment
Schleswig-Holstein's Ministerpräsident Daniel Günther faces criticism for insufficient oversight in approving €600 million in funding for the now-insolvent Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt, raising concerns about due diligence in large-scale industrial investments. This followed the company's ...
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40% Bias Score
€4 Million Needed to Save Historic Aranjuez Building from Collapse
Heavy spring rains caused significant damage to the Casa de la Monta in Aranjuez, Spain, a cultural heritage site (BIC) requiring nearly €4 million in emergency repairs to prevent its collapse after years of neglect. The building, designed by the architect of the Royal Post Office, was once used as ...
€4 Million Needed to Save Historic Aranjuez Building from Collapse
Heavy spring rains caused significant damage to the Casa de la Monta in Aranjuez, Spain, a cultural heritage site (BIC) requiring nearly €4 million in emergency repairs to prevent its collapse after years of neglect. The building, designed by the architect of the Royal Post Office, was once used as ...
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48% Bias Score
Inadequate Aged Care Exposes Rural Australia's Systemic Funding Gaps
Angiolina Moro's death in February highlighted the insufficient aged care services in far north Queensland, where language barriers and geographic isolation impact access to quality care for an aging immigrant population; her family's preference for local care in Mareeba was overruled by limited opt...
Inadequate Aged Care Exposes Rural Australia's Systemic Funding Gaps
Angiolina Moro's death in February highlighted the insufficient aged care services in far north Queensland, where language barriers and geographic isolation impact access to quality care for an aging immigrant population; her family's preference for local care in Mareeba was overruled by limited opt...
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40% Bias Score
Government Staffing Shortages Reduce Inflation Data Accuracy
Due to staffing shortages caused by a federal hiring freeze, the U.S. government has reduced price checks for calculating the consumer price index (CPI), potentially impacting the accuracy of inflation and cost-of-living reports; data collection has been suspended in several cities.
Government Staffing Shortages Reduce Inflation Data Accuracy
Due to staffing shortages caused by a federal hiring freeze, the U.S. government has reduced price checks for calculating the consumer price index (CPI), potentially impacting the accuracy of inflation and cost-of-living reports; data collection has been suspended in several cities.
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40% Bias Score
Spain Launches 10 Million Euro Emergency Plan for ALS Patients
The Spanish government announced a 10 million euro emergency plan to provide 24-hour care for vulnerable ALS patients until a seven-month-old law is fully implemented, addressing immediate needs while the legislation unfolds.
Spain Launches 10 Million Euro Emergency Plan for ALS Patients
The Spanish government announced a 10 million euro emergency plan to provide 24-hour care for vulnerable ALS patients until a seven-month-old law is fully implemented, addressing immediate needs while the legislation unfolds.
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32% Bias Score
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