DOT Sues Southwest, Fines Frontier for Chronic Flight Delays
The Department of Transportation sued Southwest Airlines for chronically delayed flights between April and August 2022, causing 180 disruptions on two routes, and fined Frontier Airlines $650,000 for similar issues, highlighting increased scrutiny of airline scheduling practices.
DOT Sues Southwest, Fines Frontier for Chronic Flight Delays
The Department of Transportation sued Southwest Airlines for chronically delayed flights between April and August 2022, causing 180 disruptions on two routes, and fined Frontier Airlines $650,000 for similar issues, highlighting increased scrutiny of airline scheduling practices.
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48% Bias Score
French Court Orders Release of Guest List for Lavish Regional Dinner
Following a legal battle, the French Council of State ruled on December 30, 2024, that the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regional government must release the guest list for a €120,000 dinner held in June 2022, sparking an investigation into potential misuse of public funds.
French Court Orders Release of Guest List for Lavish Regional Dinner
Following a legal battle, the French Council of State ruled on December 30, 2024, that the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regional government must release the guest list for a €120,000 dinner held in June 2022, sparking an investigation into potential misuse of public funds.
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36% Bias Score
Sweden to revoke citizenship from dual nationals posing security threats
Sweden plans to amend its constitution to allow the revocation of citizenship from dual nationals who commit crimes threatening national security or obtained their passports fraudulently; the government cites concerns about espionage, bribery, and false information in citizenship applications, aimin...
Sweden to revoke citizenship from dual nationals posing security threats
Sweden plans to amend its constitution to allow the revocation of citizenship from dual nationals who commit crimes threatening national security or obtained their passports fraudulently; the government cites concerns about espionage, bribery, and false information in citizenship applications, aimin...
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44% Bias Score
Berlin School Violence Escalates: 15-Year-Old Arrested After Large-Scale Student Confrontation
Following a November 2024 teacher's report on violence at Berlin's Friedrich-Bergius-Schule, a recent incident involved 80–120 students from different schools, resulting in a 15-year-old's arrest for assault and police intervention. A seventh-grader was chased and threatened.
Berlin School Violence Escalates: 15-Year-Old Arrested After Large-Scale Student Confrontation
Following a November 2024 teacher's report on violence at Berlin's Friedrich-Bergius-Schule, a recent incident involved 80–120 students from different schools, resulting in a 15-year-old's arrest for assault and police intervention. A seventh-grader was chased and threatened.
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56% Bias Score
Northern Ireland Revokes 890 Firearm Licenses Amidst Suitability Concerns
In Northern Ireland, 890 firearm licenses were revoked between May 2022 and May 2024 due to suitability concerns, raising questions about licensing procedures and prompting calls for review despite the PSNI's emphasis on public safety.
Northern Ireland Revokes 890 Firearm Licenses Amidst Suitability Concerns
In Northern Ireland, 890 firearm licenses were revoked between May 2022 and May 2024 due to suitability concerns, raising questions about licensing procedures and prompting calls for review despite the PSNI's emphasis on public safety.
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48% Bias Score
Assumption University Students Charged in Staged "Catch a Predator" Assault
Five Assumption University students are accused of luring a 22-year-old active-duty military member to campus via a dating app, assaulting him, and falsely accusing him of being a sexual predator; the incident was recorded and shared on TikTok.
Assumption University Students Charged in Staged "Catch a Predator" Assault
Five Assumption University students are accused of luring a 22-year-old active-duty military member to campus via a dating app, assaulting him, and falsely accusing him of being a sexual predator; the incident was recorded and shared on TikTok.
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64% Bias Score
House Republicans Delay Plaque Honoring January 6th Capitol Riot Heroes
Despite a 2022 law mandating its installation by March 2023, House Speaker Mike Johnson has yet to install a plaque honoring the heroes and victims of the January 6th Capitol riot, drawing criticism from Democrats who accuse him of disrespecting law enforcement and downplaying the attack's severity.
House Republicans Delay Plaque Honoring January 6th Capitol Riot Heroes
Despite a 2022 law mandating its installation by March 2023, House Speaker Mike Johnson has yet to install a plaque honoring the heroes and victims of the January 6th Capitol riot, drawing criticism from Democrats who accuse him of disrespecting law enforcement and downplaying the attack's severity.
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48% Bias Score
Italy Cracks Down on Fake Online Reviews to Protect Tourism
Italy's government is introducing a law requiring verifiable identity and proof of visit for online reviews, aiming to combat fake and paid reviews that negatively impact tourism businesses.
Italy Cracks Down on Fake Online Reviews to Protect Tourism
Italy's government is introducing a law requiring verifiable identity and proof of visit for online reviews, aiming to combat fake and paid reviews that negatively impact tourism businesses.
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40% Bias Score
Berlin School Violence: 90 Youths Chase Student, Raising Safety Concerns
At Berlin's Friedrich-Bergius-Schule, a seventh-grader was chased by approximately 90 youths with weapons on Wednesday, prompting a large police response and raising concerns about escalating school violence following previous reports of aggression and violence among students.
Berlin School Violence: 90 Youths Chase Student, Raising Safety Concerns
At Berlin's Friedrich-Bergius-Schule, a seventh-grader was chased by approximately 90 youths with weapons on Wednesday, prompting a large police response and raising concerns about escalating school violence following previous reports of aggression and violence among students.
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48% Bias Score
German Man on Trial for Alleged Bomb Plot and Racist Attack
A 37-year-old German man is on trial in Halle for allegedly constructing a bomb targeting people with dark skin and for a separate incident involving racist abuse and threats against a pedestrian while intoxicated; the defendant claims the device was a firecracker and denies racist intent.
German Man on Trial for Alleged Bomb Plot and Racist Attack
A 37-year-old German man is on trial in Halle for allegedly constructing a bomb targeting people with dark skin and for a separate incident involving racist abuse and threats against a pedestrian while intoxicated; the defendant claims the device was a firecracker and denies racist intent.
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52% Bias Score
Pathologist disputes father's claim in daughter's kitchen knife death
Simon Vickers is accused of murdering his 14-year-old daughter, Scarlett, after a kitchen knife pierced her heart during what he claims was a play-fight; a pathologist deemed his account 'practically impossible'.
Pathologist disputes father's claim in daughter's kitchen knife death
Simon Vickers is accused of murdering his 14-year-old daughter, Scarlett, after a kitchen knife pierced her heart during what he claims was a play-fight; a pathologist deemed his account 'practically impossible'.
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56% Bias Score
Spain to Pay Rent for Parisian Building Seized During Franco Era
Spain will pay rent to the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) for a Parisian building, seized by the Franco regime, now used by the Instituto Cervantes; this follows a government investigation and is facilitated by the Democratic Memory Law.
Spain to Pay Rent for Parisian Building Seized During Franco Era
Spain will pay rent to the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) for a Parisian building, seized by the Franco regime, now used by the Instituto Cervantes; this follows a government investigation and is facilitated by the Democratic Memory Law.
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40% Bias Score