Berkshire Hathaway Sued Over Allegedly Predatory Lending Practices
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued Berkshire Hathaway's Clayton Homes unit, Vanderbilt Mortgage, on Monday for allegedly pushing borrowers into unaffordable loans, leading to defaults and repossessions; the CFPB seeks civil fines and restitution, citing a case where a family had $57.78...
Berkshire Hathaway Sued Over Allegedly Predatory Lending Practices
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued Berkshire Hathaway's Clayton Homes unit, Vanderbilt Mortgage, on Monday for allegedly pushing borrowers into unaffordable loans, leading to defaults and repossessions; the CFPB seeks civil fines and restitution, citing a case where a family had $57.78...
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40% Bias Score
Judge Holds Giuliani in Contempt, Further Complicating Legal Battles
A federal judge held Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for failing to provide information to two Georgia election workers he defamed, adding to his legal woes as he faces a $150 million judgment and a trial concerning his Florida condo.
Judge Holds Giuliani in Contempt, Further Complicating Legal Battles
A federal judge held Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for failing to provide information to two Georgia election workers he defamed, adding to his legal woes as he faces a $150 million judgment and a trial concerning his Florida condo.
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44% Bias Score
Minneapolis Approves Federal Consent Decree for Police Reform
The Minneapolis City Council approved a consent decree with the federal government mandating police reforms under court supervision, following a Department of Justice report on systemic discrimination and rights violations; the agreement builds upon existing policy changes and will be publicly relea...
Minneapolis Approves Federal Consent Decree for Police Reform
The Minneapolis City Council approved a consent decree with the federal government mandating police reforms under court supervision, following a Department of Justice report on systemic discrimination and rights violations; the agreement builds upon existing policy changes and will be publicly relea...
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48% Bias Score
Settlement Could Ease Benefits Access for LGBTQ+ Veterans Discharged Under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell
A proposed legal settlement could allow over 18,000 LGBTQ+ US military veterans discharged under the "don't ask, don't tell" policy to more easily access veteran benefits by removing discriminatory sexual orientation indicators from their discharge papers.
Settlement Could Ease Benefits Access for LGBTQ+ Veterans Discharged Under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell
A proposed legal settlement could allow over 18,000 LGBTQ+ US military veterans discharged under the "don't ask, don't tell" policy to more easily access veteran benefits by removing discriminatory sexual orientation indicators from their discharge papers.
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40% Bias Score
Starmer and PM Accused of 'Smear Tactics' in Grooming Gangs Inquiry Row
Keir Starmer and the Prime Minister faced accusations of using 'smear tactics' by linking those demanding a grooming gangs inquiry to the far-right, sparking outrage from victims and prompting a Tory MP to table an amendment for a vote on the inquiry, while new laws are proposed to mandate reporting...
Starmer and PM Accused of 'Smear Tactics' in Grooming Gangs Inquiry Row
Keir Starmer and the Prime Minister faced accusations of using 'smear tactics' by linking those demanding a grooming gangs inquiry to the far-right, sparking outrage from victims and prompting a Tory MP to table an amendment for a vote on the inquiry, while new laws are proposed to mandate reporting...
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64% Bias Score
Sarkozy on Trial: Gaddafi Campaign Finance Allegations"
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is on trial in Paris for allegedly receiving millions from Libya's Muammar Gaddafi to finance his 2007 presidential campaign, facing charges including corruption and illegal campaign financing; the trial involves 11 other defendants.
Sarkozy on Trial: Gaddafi Campaign Finance Allegations"
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is on trial in Paris for allegedly receiving millions from Libya's Muammar Gaddafi to finance his 2007 presidential campaign, facing charges including corruption and illegal campaign financing; the trial involves 11 other defendants.
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44% Bias Score
Judge Holds Giuliani in Contempt, Limits Defense in $150 Million Defamation Case
A federal judge held Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court on Monday for failing to provide information to two Georgia election workers he defamed after the 2020 election, as they seek $150 million in damages; the judge cited Giuliani's "willful" noncompliance and limited his defense arguments in an up...
Judge Holds Giuliani in Contempt, Limits Defense in $150 Million Defamation Case
A federal judge held Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court on Monday for failing to provide information to two Georgia election workers he defamed after the 2020 election, as they seek $150 million in damages; the judge cited Giuliani's "willful" noncompliance and limited his defense arguments in an up...
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44% Bias Score
Met Police Inspector in Racist and Sexist WhatsApp Group
Insp. Charles Ehikioya, head of the Met's Black Police Association, faces a misconduct hearing for allegedly being in a WhatsApp group with former officer Carlo Francisco that shared racist, sexist, and misogynistic messages, including jokes about a girl with Down's syndrome and mockery of Prince Ph...
Met Police Inspector in Racist and Sexist WhatsApp Group
Insp. Charles Ehikioya, head of the Met's Black Police Association, faces a misconduct hearing for allegedly being in a WhatsApp group with former officer Carlo Francisco that shared racist, sexist, and misogynistic messages, including jokes about a girl with Down's syndrome and mockery of Prince Ph...
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44% Bias Score
Husband Runs Over Estranged Wife Twice, Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder
In Edinburgh last April, William Budge, 62, attempted to murder his estranged wife by running her over twice with his car after she left him, causing severe injuries; he pleaded guilty and awaits sentencing.
Husband Runs Over Estranged Wife Twice, Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder
In Edinburgh last April, William Budge, 62, attempted to murder his estranged wife by running her over twice with his car after she left him, causing severe injuries; he pleaded guilty and awaits sentencing.
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32% Bias Score
Giuliani Held in Contempt of Court Over Defamation Judgment
A New York judge held Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court Monday for failing to comply with orders to turn over assets to satisfy a $148 million defamation judgment, potentially impacting his claim that his Florida condominium is his primary residence.
Giuliani Held in Contempt of Court Over Defamation Judgment
A New York judge held Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court Monday for failing to comply with orders to turn over assets to satisfy a $148 million defamation judgment, potentially impacting his claim that his Florida condominium is his primary residence.
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40% Bias Score
New Orleans Terror Attack Prompts Security Review
A New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans' French Quarter killed 14 and injured dozens, prompting a state investigation into security failures, including the lack of deployed anti-vehicle barriers and recently removed bollards; the upcoming Mardi Gras event has been upgraded to the highest secur...
New Orleans Terror Attack Prompts Security Review
A New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans' French Quarter killed 14 and injured dozens, prompting a state investigation into security failures, including the lack of deployed anti-vehicle barriers and recently removed bollards; the upcoming Mardi Gras event has been upgraded to the highest secur...
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36% Bias Score
Pentagon Settles Lawsuit, to Reissue Discharge Papers for 35,000+ LGBTQ+ Veterans
The Pentagon reached a settlement with 35,000+ LGBTQ+ veterans wrongly dismissed due to sexual orientation, agreeing to reissue discharge papers and expedite upgrade reviews for those denied honorable discharges, resolving a 2023 lawsuit alleging constitutional rights violations.
Pentagon Settles Lawsuit, to Reissue Discharge Papers for 35,000+ LGBTQ+ Veterans
The Pentagon reached a settlement with 35,000+ LGBTQ+ veterans wrongly dismissed due to sexual orientation, agreeing to reissue discharge papers and expedite upgrade reviews for those denied honorable discharges, resolving a 2023 lawsuit alleging constitutional rights violations.
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16% Bias Score