Pope Dissolves Peruvian Religious Order Amid Abuse Scandal
Pope Francis dissolved the Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana, a Peruvian Catholic community founded in 1971, due to decades of allegations of sexual and psychological abuse by its founder, Luis Fernando Figari, and other leaders; the organization had approximately 20,000 members across the Americas.
Pope Dissolves Peruvian Religious Order Amid Abuse Scandal
Pope Francis dissolved the Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana, a Peruvian Catholic community founded in 1971, due to decades of allegations of sexual and psychological abuse by its founder, Luis Fernando Figari, and other leaders; the organization had approximately 20,000 members across the Americas.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Names Brian Driscoll Acting FBI Director
On January 20th, President Trump appointed Brian Driscoll as acting FBI director, succeeding Paul Abbate whose one-day tenure followed the departure of Christopher Wray; this is temporary until Kashyap "Kash" Patel's Senate confirmation.
Trump Names Brian Driscoll Acting FBI Director
On January 20th, President Trump appointed Brian Driscoll as acting FBI director, succeeding Paul Abbate whose one-day tenure followed the departure of Christopher Wray; this is temporary until Kashyap "Kash" Patel's Senate confirmation.
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56% Bias Score
Germany Creates Arbitration Court for Nazi-Looted Art
Germany establishes a binding arbitration court to resolve disputes over potentially Nazi-looted art, addressing the slow progress of a previous advisory commission and aiming to expedite restitution efforts, although a full restitution law remains a goal.
Germany Creates Arbitration Court for Nazi-Looted Art
Germany establishes a binding arbitration court to resolve disputes over potentially Nazi-looted art, addressing the slow progress of a previous advisory commission and aiming to expedite restitution efforts, although a full restitution law remains a goal.
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44% Bias Score
Biden's Last-Minute Pardons Spark Bipartisan Outrage
President Biden issued last-minute pardons to family members, January 6 committee members, and several high-profile officials, sparking bipartisan criticism and raising concerns about the scope of presidential pardon power, shortly before Donald Trump's second term.
Biden's Last-Minute Pardons Spark Bipartisan Outrage
President Biden issued last-minute pardons to family members, January 6 committee members, and several high-profile officials, sparking bipartisan criticism and raising concerns about the scope of presidential pardon power, shortly before Donald Trump's second term.
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40% Bias Score
Chicago Residents Sentenced in \$3.5 Million Romance Scam
Three Chicago-area residents were sentenced for their roles in a romance scam network that defrauded victims of over \$3.5 million; sentences ranged from probation to 20 years in prison, highlighting the use of money mules and the devastating impact on victims.
Chicago Residents Sentenced in \$3.5 Million Romance Scam
Three Chicago-area residents were sentenced for their roles in a romance scam network that defrauded victims of over \$3.5 million; sentences ranged from probation to 20 years in prison, highlighting the use of money mules and the devastating impact on victims.
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40% Bias Score
IRS Restricts Taxpayer Appeals, Shifting Dispute Resolution to Courts
The IRS finalized regulations on January 15, 2025, preventing its Independent Office of Appeals from reviewing taxpayer challenges to IRS guidance, forcing taxpayers to litigate in federal courts, starting February 14, 2025.
IRS Restricts Taxpayer Appeals, Shifting Dispute Resolution to Courts
The IRS finalized regulations on January 15, 2025, preventing its Independent Office of Appeals from reviewing taxpayer challenges to IRS guidance, forcing taxpayers to litigate in federal courts, starting February 14, 2025.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Revokes Security Clearances of 51 Former Intelligence Officials
President Trump signed an executive order revoking the security clearances of 51 former intelligence officials who authored a 2020 letter questioning the origin of Hunter Biden's laptop, despite many lacking active clearances; the order reflects Trump's broader efforts to penalize perceived adversar...
Trump Revokes Security Clearances of 51 Former Intelligence Officials
President Trump signed an executive order revoking the security clearances of 51 former intelligence officials who authored a 2020 letter questioning the origin of Hunter Biden's laptop, despite many lacking active clearances; the order reflects Trump's broader efforts to penalize perceived adversar...
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56% Bias Score
Edinburgh Maternity Unit Review Highlights Staffing Shortages and Patient Harm
A review into the care of baby Roddy, who suffered brain damage during labor at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, found multiple missed opportunities for observation and treatment due to short-staffing and a "toxic" work culture, resulting in a five-to-six-hour delay in crucial interventions.
Edinburgh Maternity Unit Review Highlights Staffing Shortages and Patient Harm
A review into the care of baby Roddy, who suffered brain damage during labor at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, found multiple missed opportunities for observation and treatment due to short-staffing and a "toxic" work culture, resulting in a five-to-six-hour delay in crucial interventions.
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48% Bias Score
President Biden Releases Leonard Peltier After 46 Years in Prison
Leonard Peltier, a Lakota Sioux tribe member imprisoned since 1977 for the murder of two FBI agents, is being released from prison by President Biden after decades of advocacy from human rights organizations and prominent figures.
President Biden Releases Leonard Peltier After 46 Years in Prison
Leonard Peltier, a Lakota Sioux tribe member imprisoned since 1977 for the murder of two FBI agents, is being released from prison by President Biden after decades of advocacy from human rights organizations and prominent figures.
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52% Bias Score
Turkish Opposition Leader Arrested on Insult and Incitement Charges
Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ was arrested in Ankara on January 19th, 2024, and transferred to Istanbul to face charges of insulting President Erdoğan and inciting hatred, stemming from a speech criticizing the government's policies and its impact on the nation's faith and culture.
Turkish Opposition Leader Arrested on Insult and Incitement Charges
Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ was arrested in Ankara on January 19th, 2024, and transferred to Istanbul to face charges of insulting President Erdoğan and inciting hatred, stemming from a speech criticizing the government's policies and its impact on the nation's faith and culture.
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44% Bias Score
Nine-Year Sentence Demanded for Man Accused of Child Sexual Abuse in Netherlands
A Dutch court is considering a nine-year prison sentence for Fred K., a 47-year-old man accused of sexually abusing his daughter and niece, and of coercing dozens of underage girls online into sending sexually explicit material; his trial began yesterday.
Nine-Year Sentence Demanded for Man Accused of Child Sexual Abuse in Netherlands
A Dutch court is considering a nine-year prison sentence for Fred K., a 47-year-old man accused of sexually abusing his daughter and niece, and of coercing dozens of underage girls online into sending sexually explicit material; his trial began yesterday.
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48% Bias Score
Vatican Dissolves Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana Over Sexual Abuse
Pope Francis dissolved the Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana (SCV), a Peruvian religious congregation, on January 18, 2025, due to confirmed sexual abuse of minors and adults by its members, including founder Luis Fernando Figari, spanning from 1975 to 2002.
Vatican Dissolves Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana Over Sexual Abuse
Pope Francis dissolved the Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana (SCV), a Peruvian religious congregation, on January 18, 2025, due to confirmed sexual abuse of minors and adults by its members, including founder Luis Fernando Figari, spanning from 1975 to 2002.
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44% Bias Score