Presidents and the Mob: Dezenhall's "Wiseguys and the White House
Eric Dezenhall's "Wiseguys and the White House" examines the connections between U.S. presidents and organized crime, from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Joe Biden, highlighting Donald Trump's unique and openly acknowledged ties to mob figures as a key focus.
Presidents and the Mob: Dezenhall's "Wiseguys and the White House
Eric Dezenhall's "Wiseguys and the White House" examines the connections between U.S. presidents and organized crime, from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Joe Biden, highlighting Donald Trump's unique and openly acknowledged ties to mob figures as a key focus.
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52% Bias Score
Sydney Synagogue Vandalized in Antisemitic Attack, Counter-Terrorism Investigation Launched
A Sydney synagogue was vandalized with swastikas and a failed arson attempt on Saturday, prompting a counter-terrorism investigation and appeals for public assistance to identify the perpetrators amidst a rise in antisemitic attacks in Australia.
Sydney Synagogue Vandalized in Antisemitic Attack, Counter-Terrorism Investigation Launched
A Sydney synagogue was vandalized with swastikas and a failed arson attempt on Saturday, prompting a counter-terrorism investigation and appeals for public assistance to identify the perpetrators amidst a rise in antisemitic attacks in Australia.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Planned Pardons for January 6th Protesters
President-elect Donald Trump plans to pardon January 6th protesters, focusing on those who faced harsh treatment despite peaceful actions, while violent offenders will not be considered. Vice President-elect JD Vance supports this, highlighting alleged unfair prosecutions and a need for equal law ad...
Trump's Planned Pardons for January 6th Protesters
President-elect Donald Trump plans to pardon January 6th protesters, focusing on those who faced harsh treatment despite peaceful actions, while violent offenders will not be considered. Vice President-elect JD Vance supports this, highlighting alleged unfair prosecutions and a need for equal law ad...
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Study Exposes Childcare's Parental Involvement Failures
A Dutch government-commissioned study found widespread failings in parental involvement at many childcare centers, violating the Childcare Act and negatively affecting the quality of care; this prompted calls for immediate improvements from the government and industry.
Dutch Study Exposes Childcare's Parental Involvement Failures
A Dutch government-commissioned study found widespread failings in parental involvement at many childcare centers, violating the Childcare Act and negatively affecting the quality of care; this prompted calls for immediate improvements from the government and industry.
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48% Bias Score
Crisis in French Public Psychiatry: Doctor Shortages, Unequal Care, and the Persisting Use of Restraint
France's public psychiatric system faces a critical shortage of doctors (20% vacancy rate), unequal access to care, and ineffective oversight of involuntary hospitalizations (75,000 annually), leading to the continued use of mechanical restraint despite its lack of therapeutic value.
Crisis in French Public Psychiatry: Doctor Shortages, Unequal Care, and the Persisting Use of Restraint
France's public psychiatric system faces a critical shortage of doctors (20% vacancy rate), unequal access to care, and ineffective oversight of involuntary hospitalizations (75,000 annually), leading to the continued use of mechanical restraint despite its lack of therapeutic value.
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60% Bias Score
Reyhanlı Bombing Trial Concludes with Multiple Life Sentences
A May 11, 2013, bombing in Reyhanlı, Hatay, Turkey, killed 53 and injured 155; the trial, initially in Adana, was transferred to Ankara due to security concerns and concluded with nine defendants receiving multiple life sentences, while others remain at large.
Reyhanlı Bombing Trial Concludes with Multiple Life Sentences
A May 11, 2013, bombing in Reyhanlı, Hatay, Turkey, killed 53 and injured 155; the trial, initially in Adana, was transferred to Ankara due to security concerns and concluded with nine defendants receiving multiple life sentences, while others remain at large.
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36% Bias Score
LA Fire Chief Criticizes Mayor Over Budget Cuts Amidst Devastating Wildfires
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley publicly clashed with Mayor Karen Bass over budget cuts that she says hampered the fire department's response to recent devastating wildfires, which have leveled two neighborhoods and prompted an investigation by Governor Gavin Newsom.
LA Fire Chief Criticizes Mayor Over Budget Cuts Amidst Devastating Wildfires
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley publicly clashed with Mayor Karen Bass over budget cuts that she says hampered the fire department's response to recent devastating wildfires, which have leveled two neighborhoods and prompted an investigation by Governor Gavin Newsom.
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48% Bias Score
Italy Revokes Arrest Warrant, Iranian Drone Suspect Returns Home
Iranian citizen Mohammad Abedini, wanted by the US for his alleged role in a drone attack that killed three soldiers in Jordan in January 2024, returned to Iran after Italy revoked his arrest warrant due to inconsistencies with Italian law, coinciding with the release of Italian journalist Cecilia S...
Italy Revokes Arrest Warrant, Iranian Drone Suspect Returns Home
Iranian citizen Mohammad Abedini, wanted by the US for his alleged role in a drone attack that killed three soldiers in Jordan in January 2024, returned to Iran after Italy revoked his arrest warrant due to inconsistencies with Italian law, coinciding with the release of Italian journalist Cecilia S...
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60% Bias Score
Yoon Suk-yeol Skips Impeachment Trial Hearing Due to Safety Concerns
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will not attend his impeachment trial's first hearing this week due to safety concerns following his impeachment last month after a short-lived declaration of martial law that caused widespread political chaos. The Constitutional Court will proceed with the trial...
Yoon Suk-yeol Skips Impeachment Trial Hearing Due to Safety Concerns
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will not attend his impeachment trial's first hearing this week due to safety concerns following his impeachment last month after a short-lived declaration of martial law that caused widespread political chaos. The Constitutional Court will proceed with the trial...
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40% Bias Score
Zola's "J'accuse" and the Dreyfus Affair
Emile Zola's 1898 open letter, "J'accuse," publicly accused the French government of antisemitism and the wrongful conviction of Alfred Dreyfus, leading to Zola's exile but ultimately contributing to Dreyfus' exoneration and sparking widespread debate about justice and prejudice.
Zola's "J'accuse" and the Dreyfus Affair
Emile Zola's 1898 open letter, "J'accuse," publicly accused the French government of antisemitism and the wrongful conviction of Alfred Dreyfus, leading to Zola's exile but ultimately contributing to Dreyfus' exoneration and sparking widespread debate about justice and prejudice.
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52% Bias Score
FBI Director Wray Resigns Amidst Politically Charged Investigations
FBI Director Christopher Wray resigned nearly three years before his term ended, citing the need to avoid further politicization of the Bureau, following investigations into both President Trump and President Biden.
FBI Director Wray Resigns Amidst Politically Charged Investigations
FBI Director Christopher Wray resigned nearly three years before his term ended, citing the need to avoid further politicization of the Bureau, following investigations into both President Trump and President Biden.
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40% Bias Score
39 Arrested in Turkey on Charges of Bribery and Bid-Rigging
On January 13, 2025, Turkish authorities arrested 39 individuals, including Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, on charges of involvement in a criminal organization led by Aziz İhsan Aktaş, accused of bribing officials to win municipal contracts.
39 Arrested in Turkey on Charges of Bribery and Bid-Rigging
On January 13, 2025, Turkish authorities arrested 39 individuals, including Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, on charges of involvement in a criminal organization led by Aziz İhsan Aktaş, accused of bribing officials to win municipal contracts.
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48% Bias Score