Judge Rejects Google's Motion to Dismiss Privacy Lawsuit
A federal judge in San Francisco refused Google's motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit alleging the tech giant collected user data even after users disabled tracking, citing ambiguous disclosures and potentially deceptive practices. A trial is set for August.
Judge Rejects Google's Motion to Dismiss Privacy Lawsuit
A federal judge in San Francisco refused Google's motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit alleging the tech giant collected user data even after users disabled tracking, citing ambiguous disclosures and potentially deceptive practices. A trial is set for August.
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36% Bias Score
Starmer Accuses Badenoch of "Bandwagon Jumping" on Sexual Abuse Inquiry
Keir Starmer accused Kemi Badenoch of "bandwagon jumping" regarding a new inquiry into sexual abuse gangs, citing her recent interest following Elon Musk's tweets. This clash, dominating Prime Minister's Questions, involves a Conservative amendment to a children's wellbeing bill that Starmer opposes...
Starmer Accuses Badenoch of "Bandwagon Jumping" on Sexual Abuse Inquiry
Keir Starmer accused Kemi Badenoch of "bandwagon jumping" regarding a new inquiry into sexual abuse gangs, citing her recent interest following Elon Musk's tweets. This clash, dominating Prime Minister's Questions, involves a Conservative amendment to a children's wellbeing bill that Starmer opposes...
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52% Bias Score
Justice Department Sues Hazleton over At-Large Election System
The U.S. Justice Department sued Hazleton, Pennsylvania, for its at-large city council elections, arguing they violate the Voting Rights Act by diluting Hispanic voting power; the city's population is about two-thirds Hispanic, yet no Hispanic person has ever been elected to the council.
Justice Department Sues Hazleton over At-Large Election System
The U.S. Justice Department sued Hazleton, Pennsylvania, for its at-large city council elections, arguing they violate the Voting Rights Act by diluting Hispanic voting power; the city's population is about two-thirds Hispanic, yet no Hispanic person has ever been elected to the council.
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40% Bias Score
IOPC to Direct Investigation into Met Police Handling of Al Fayed Complaints
Following a BBC documentary exposing Mohamed Al Fayed's alleged predatory behavior, two complaints were filed against the Metropolitan Police for their handling of 2008 allegations; the IOPC will now direct an investigation into these complaints and the Met's handling of 21 prior allegations.
IOPC to Direct Investigation into Met Police Handling of Al Fayed Complaints
Following a BBC documentary exposing Mohamed Al Fayed's alleged predatory behavior, two complaints were filed against the Metropolitan Police for their handling of 2008 allegations; the IOPC will now direct an investigation into these complaints and the Met's handling of 21 prior allegations.
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44% Bias Score
Deported Mexican National Charged with Murder of Utah Girlfriend
A Mexican national, Nestor Rocha-Aguayo, deported twice from the U.S., allegedly murdered his Utah girlfriend, Talia Benward, after illegally re-entering the country; he has been charged with aggravated murder and other offenses.
Deported Mexican National Charged with Murder of Utah Girlfriend
A Mexican national, Nestor Rocha-Aguayo, deported twice from the U.S., allegedly murdered his Utah girlfriend, Talia Benward, after illegally re-entering the country; he has been charged with aggravated murder and other offenses.
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56% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Freed From Iranian Detention
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Iran since December 19th, has been released and is returning home; her release follows the arrest in Milan of Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini, who is accused by the U.S. of supplying drone parts used in a 2024 attack that killed three U.S. service me...
Italian Journalist Freed From Iranian Detention
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Iran since December 19th, has been released and is returning home; her release follows the arrest in Milan of Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini, who is accused by the U.S. of supplying drone parts used in a 2024 attack that killed three U.S. service me...
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36% Bias Score
UK Parliament Debates Inquiry into Child Grooming Gangs
The UK Parliament is debating a national inquiry into child grooming gangs, with the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader disagreeing on the necessity of another inquiry after the Jay Report, highlighting disagreements over implementation of existing recommendations and accusations of political post...
UK Parliament Debates Inquiry into Child Grooming Gangs
The UK Parliament is debating a national inquiry into child grooming gangs, with the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader disagreeing on the necessity of another inquiry after the Jay Report, highlighting disagreements over implementation of existing recommendations and accusations of political post...
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60% Bias Score
NSW Police Constable Pleads Guilty to Repeated Assault of Victim
Former NSW Police senior constable Jonathan Charles Bettles, 37, pleaded guilty to 13 charges including assault occasioning actual bodily harm after repeatedly abusing his victim between August 2019 and August 2021; he used his position to prevent her from reporting the abuse.
NSW Police Constable Pleads Guilty to Repeated Assault of Victim
Former NSW Police senior constable Jonathan Charles Bettles, 37, pleaded guilty to 13 charges including assault occasioning actual bodily harm after repeatedly abusing his victim between August 2019 and August 2021; he used his position to prevent her from reporting the abuse.
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16% Bias Score
South Korea: Impeached President Resists Arrest Amidst Political Standoff
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is resisting arrest for alleged rebellion following his brief December 3rd declaration of martial law, prompting a standoff between his security detail and law enforcement officials, while the acting president calls for restraint to avoid violence.
South Korea: Impeached President Resists Arrest Amidst Political Standoff
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is resisting arrest for alleged rebellion following his brief December 3rd declaration of martial law, prompting a standoff between his security detail and law enforcement officials, while the acting president calls for restraint to avoid violence.
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52% Bias Score
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security Proposes Eliminating District-Level Police
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security proposed a three-tiered police structure, eliminating the district level, aiming for improved efficiency and cost reduction, although initial reports of the proposal have been removed from most major news outlets.
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security Proposes Eliminating District-Level Police
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security proposed a three-tiered police structure, eliminating the district level, aiming for improved efficiency and cost reduction, although initial reports of the proposal have been removed from most major news outlets.
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36% Bias Score
CNN Defamation Trial Highlights Media's Troubled Relationship with Public Trust
CNN is on trial in Florida for allegedly defaming Navy veteran Zachary Young, whose image was used in a story about a "black market" for Afghan evacuations, prompting concerns about the state of media relations amid declining public trust and the rising cost of defamation lawsuits.
CNN Defamation Trial Highlights Media's Troubled Relationship with Public Trust
CNN is on trial in Florida for allegedly defaming Navy veteran Zachary Young, whose image was used in a story about a "black market" for Afghan evacuations, prompting concerns about the state of media relations amid declining public trust and the rising cost of defamation lawsuits.
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44% Bias Score
German Priest's Escape to Brazil Exposes Catholic Church Cover-Up of Sexual Abuse
In the late 1970s, German priest Josef Zottmann fled to Brazil to evade a 1969 arrest warrant for sexually abusing five girls; German and Brazilian Church officials knew but did not cooperate with authorities, enabling his continued ministry until the statute of limitations expired; his case highlig...
German Priest's Escape to Brazil Exposes Catholic Church Cover-Up of Sexual Abuse
In the late 1970s, German priest Josef Zottmann fled to Brazil to evade a 1969 arrest warrant for sexually abusing five girls; German and Brazilian Church officials knew but did not cooperate with authorities, enabling his continued ministry until the statute of limitations expired; his case highlig...
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28% Bias Score