HBO Documentary Explores Ethical Fallout of Stauffer Family Vlog
The HBO documentary "An Update on Our Family" examines the 2020 controversy surrounding vloggers Myka and James Stauffer who "rehomed" their autistic adopted son, Huxley, exploring the ethical implications of family vlogging and its impact on children.
HBO Documentary Explores Ethical Fallout of Stauffer Family Vlog
The HBO documentary "An Update on Our Family" examines the 2020 controversy surrounding vloggers Myka and James Stauffer who "rehomed" their autistic adopted son, Huxley, exploring the ethical implications of family vlogging and its impact on children.
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28% Bias Score
MLK Day: From Polarizing Figure to National Holiday
Despite initial opposition due to King's polarizing figure, a national Martin Luther King Jr. Day was established in 1983 after years of activism by supporters, including his widow, Coretta Scott King, and Congressman John Conyers, finally achieving full adoption across all 50 states in 2000.
MLK Day: From Polarizing Figure to National Holiday
Despite initial opposition due to King's polarizing figure, a national Martin Luther King Jr. Day was established in 1983 after years of activism by supporters, including his widow, Coretta Scott King, and Congressman John Conyers, finally achieving full adoption across all 50 states in 2000.
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12% Bias Score
159 Dead in South African Mine After Government Cuts Off Supplies
At least 159 miners died in South Africa's Buffelsfontein Gold Mine after authorities cut off their supplies in November, prompting a rescue operation that recovered 60 bodies and 92 emaciated survivors, with hundreds more potentially trapped; the government faces scrutiny for its actions.
159 Dead in South African Mine After Government Cuts Off Supplies
At least 159 miners died in South Africa's Buffelsfontein Gold Mine after authorities cut off their supplies in November, prompting a rescue operation that recovered 60 bodies and 92 emaciated survivors, with hundreds more potentially trapped; the government faces scrutiny for its actions.
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52% Bias Score
49 Arrested in Kerala for Repeated Sexual Assault of Dalit Teenager
Indian police arrested 49 men for the repeated sexual assault of a Dalit teenager in Kerala, India, over several years; the victim reported being assaulted by approximately 60 men since age 13.
49 Arrested in Kerala for Repeated Sexual Assault of Dalit Teenager
Indian police arrested 49 men for the repeated sexual assault of a Dalit teenager in Kerala, India, over several years; the victim reported being assaulted by approximately 60 men since age 13.
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28% Bias Score
Trial Begins for Former Youth Counselor Accused of Sexual Assault
The trial of Stephen Murphy, a former youth counselor at New Hampshire's Youth Development Center, begins Wednesday, focusing on one charge of aggravated felonious sexual assault against a boy in the late 1990s; this is one of sixteen charges against Murphy related to four boys, and it is the fourth...
Trial Begins for Former Youth Counselor Accused of Sexual Assault
The trial of Stephen Murphy, a former youth counselor at New Hampshire's Youth Development Center, begins Wednesday, focusing on one charge of aggravated felonious sexual assault against a boy in the late 1990s; this is one of sixteen charges against Murphy related to four boys, and it is the fourth...
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32% Bias Score
Washington Man Accused of Murdering Parents, Found Dead Alongside Girlfriend
Shane Vosler, 33, is accused of murdering his parents, William and Eileen Vosler, in July, storing their bodies in a freezer until their discovery on New Year's Eve, along with the deaths of Vosler and his girlfriend, Sue Bin Lee, 34.
Washington Man Accused of Murdering Parents, Found Dead Alongside Girlfriend
Shane Vosler, 33, is accused of murdering his parents, William and Eileen Vosler, in July, storing their bodies in a freezer until their discovery on New Year's Eve, along with the deaths of Vosler and his girlfriend, Sue Bin Lee, 34.
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52% Bias Score
Djimon Hounsou's Foundation Bridges the Black Diaspora, Combats Systemic Racism
Actor Djimon Hounsou combats systemic racism and the lasting effects of slavery through his foundation, which sponsors events like the Run Richmond, a cultural run/walk through 400 years of Black history, and trips to Africa to reconnect the Black diaspora with their roots.
Djimon Hounsou's Foundation Bridges the Black Diaspora, Combats Systemic Racism
Actor Djimon Hounsou combats systemic racism and the lasting effects of slavery through his foundation, which sponsors events like the Run Richmond, a cultural run/walk through 400 years of Black history, and trips to Africa to reconnect the Black diaspora with their roots.
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24% Bias Score
Palisades Fire Casts Shadow on Hollywood Awards Season
The Palisades Fire, burning near the Dolby Theatre during Hollywood's awards season, has prompted discussions about postponing or altering the Oscars, with some suggesting donations to fire victims instead of the broadcast; the event's future is uncertain, but it could become a symbol of resilience ...
Palisades Fire Casts Shadow on Hollywood Awards Season
The Palisades Fire, burning near the Dolby Theatre during Hollywood's awards season, has prompted discussions about postponing or altering the Oscars, with some suggesting donations to fire victims instead of the broadcast; the event's future is uncertain, but it could become a symbol of resilience ...
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52% Bias Score
Turkish Bar Association Sued Over Syria Journalist Deaths
Following the deaths of two journalists in Syria, the Istanbul Bar Association issued a statement condemning the killings and calling for an investigation, leading to a lawsuit against its chair and 10 board members for "terrorist propaganda" and spreading misinformation.
Turkish Bar Association Sued Over Syria Journalist Deaths
Following the deaths of two journalists in Syria, the Istanbul Bar Association issued a statement condemning the killings and calling for an investigation, leading to a lawsuit against its chair and 10 board members for "terrorist propaganda" and spreading misinformation.
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36% Bias Score
EU's Conflict Mineral Regulation Failing: Illicit Trade Continues to Fuel DRC Conflicts
The EU's 2021 Conflict Minerals Regulation, intended to prevent the funding of armed groups in the DRC through mineral trade, is failing due to insufficient enforcement, allowing illicit trade to continue, as shown by a recent Global Witness investigation tracing minerals from conflict zones to a Eu...
EU's Conflict Mineral Regulation Failing: Illicit Trade Continues to Fuel DRC Conflicts
The EU's 2021 Conflict Minerals Regulation, intended to prevent the funding of armed groups in the DRC through mineral trade, is failing due to insufficient enforcement, allowing illicit trade to continue, as shown by a recent Global Witness investigation tracing minerals from conflict zones to a Eu...
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40% Bias Score
Mexican Cartels' Open Influence Undermines Governance
In Mexico, drug cartels like the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel distributed toys and Rosca de Reyes cakes in Michoacán and Tabasco, with the mayor of Coalcomán participating; despite public outcry and evidence, few consequences have followed.
Mexican Cartels' Open Influence Undermines Governance
In Mexico, drug cartels like the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel distributed toys and Rosca de Reyes cakes in Michoacán and Tabasco, with the mayor of Coalcomán participating; despite public outcry and evidence, few consequences have followed.
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68% Bias Score
Medellin Mural Removal Sparks Political Dispute Over Operation Orion's Legacy
Medellin's mayor ordered the removal of a mural stating "Las cuchas tienen razón," referencing mothers seeking disappeared loved ones from Operation Orion (2002), sparking a political dispute over historical memory and state responsibility.
Medellin Mural Removal Sparks Political Dispute Over Operation Orion's Legacy
Medellin's mayor ordered the removal of a mural stating "Las cuchas tienen razón," referencing mothers seeking disappeared loved ones from Operation Orion (2002), sparking a political dispute over historical memory and state responsibility.
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60% Bias Score