Drug Seizures, Housing Shortages, and Same-Sex Marriage in the Netherlands
Dutch Customs announced 2024 drug seizure figures; cocaine remains the most prevalent drug. A new report shows that fewer than half of Dutch municipalities are meeting the government's target of constructing 30 percent social housing in new buildings. Thailand legalized same-sex marriage.
Drug Seizures, Housing Shortages, and Same-Sex Marriage in the Netherlands
Dutch Customs announced 2024 drug seizure figures; cocaine remains the most prevalent drug. A new report shows that fewer than half of Dutch municipalities are meeting the government's target of constructing 30 percent social housing in new buildings. Thailand legalized same-sex marriage.
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24% Bias Score
Border Patrol Agent Fatally Shot Near US-Canada Border
A U.S. Border Patrol agent, David Maland, was fatally shot on Monday near the US-Canada border in Vermont after stopping a car; a male suspect was killed, and a female suspect, an American citizen, was arrested. The incident happened hours after Donald Trump's second term began.
Border Patrol Agent Fatally Shot Near US-Canada Border
A U.S. Border Patrol agent, David Maland, was fatally shot on Monday near the US-Canada border in Vermont after stopping a car; a male suspect was killed, and a female suspect, an American citizen, was arrested. The incident happened hours after Donald Trump's second term began.
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60% Bias Score
IRS to Enforce 2025 Inherited IRA Penalties
In 2025, the IRS will enforce penalties for missed required minimum distributions (RMDs) from inherited IRAs for non-spouse beneficiaries who inherit from an IRA owner who reached RMD age before death, impacting adult children and others; they must empty the account within 10 years with yearly withd...
IRS to Enforce 2025 Inherited IRA Penalties
In 2025, the IRS will enforce penalties for missed required minimum distributions (RMDs) from inherited IRAs for non-spouse beneficiaries who inherit from an IRA owner who reached RMD age before death, impacting adult children and others; they must empty the account within 10 years with yearly withd...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Supporter Rejects Pardon for Capitol Riot Involvement
Pamela Hemphill, a former Trump supporter jailed for 60 days for her participation in the January 6th Capitol riot, rejected a presidential pardon, calling it a "slap in the face to the rule of law" and expressing regret for her involvement in what she now calls the "MAGA cult.
Trump Supporter Rejects Pardon for Capitol Riot Involvement
Pamela Hemphill, a former Trump supporter jailed for 60 days for her participation in the January 6th Capitol riot, rejected a presidential pardon, calling it a "slap in the face to the rule of law" and expressing regret for her involvement in what she now calls the "MAGA cult.
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40% Bias Score
Mother of Stabbed Girl Condemns "Epidemic" UK Knife Crime
Ava White's mother says knife crime is at "epidemic levels" following the deaths of her daughter and three other young girls, all victims of teenagers wielding knives easily purchased online; tougher online sales restrictions are being introduced but concerns remain.
Mother of Stabbed Girl Condemns "Epidemic" UK Knife Crime
Ava White's mother says knife crime is at "epidemic levels" following the deaths of her daughter and three other young girls, all victims of teenagers wielding knives easily purchased online; tougher online sales restrictions are being introduced but concerns remain.
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52% Bias Score
Supreme Court Weighs Context of Deadly Traffic Stop in Excessive Force Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case involving the 2016 fatal shooting of Ashtian Barnes by a Harris County traffic officer during a traffic stop for unpaid tolls; justices seemed likely to rule that the events leading up to the shooting should be considered when determining whether excessive...
Supreme Court Weighs Context of Deadly Traffic Stop in Excessive Force Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case involving the 2016 fatal shooting of Ashtian Barnes by a Harris County traffic officer during a traffic stop for unpaid tolls; justices seemed likely to rule that the events leading up to the shooting should be considered when determining whether excessive...
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36% Bias Score
Ukraine Arrests Four Top Military Officers Amid Wartime Accountability Debate
Four high-ranking Ukrainian military officers—Generals Yuriy Galushkin and Artur Gorbenko, and Colonels Ilia Lapin and Dmytro Ryumshin—were arrested on January 20, 2025, following accusations of failures in defending Kharkiv in May 2024 and misconduct within the 155th mechanized brigade. The arrests...
Ukraine Arrests Four Top Military Officers Amid Wartime Accountability Debate
Four high-ranking Ukrainian military officers—Generals Yuriy Galushkin and Artur Gorbenko, and Colonels Ilia Lapin and Dmytro Ryumshin—were arrested on January 20, 2025, following accusations of failures in defending Kharkiv in May 2024 and misconduct within the 155th mechanized brigade. The arrests...
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Court Orders Stricter Nitrogen Reduction Measures, Coalition Parties Shift Blame
A Dutch court ordered the government to drastically reduce nitrogen emissions, prompting finger-pointing within the ruling coalition between VVD, BBB, and NSC parties. BBB's minister aims to adjust legislation and negotiate with the EU, while the VVD and NSC express economic concerns but avoid respo...
Dutch Court Orders Stricter Nitrogen Reduction Measures, Coalition Parties Shift Blame
A Dutch court ordered the government to drastically reduce nitrogen emissions, prompting finger-pointing within the ruling coalition between VVD, BBB, and NSC parties. BBB's minister aims to adjust legislation and negotiate with the EU, while the VVD and NSC express economic concerns but avoid respo...
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48% Bias Score
Turkey Imposes Publication Bans on Multiple Incidents, Sparking Transparency Concerns
A Turkish prosecutor reported suspicious activities at the Anadolu Courthouse, triggering multiple publication bans on various incidents, including deadly family feuds, traffic accidents, murders, and building collapses, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
Turkey Imposes Publication Bans on Multiple Incidents, Sparking Transparency Concerns
A Turkish prosecutor reported suspicious activities at the Anadolu Courthouse, triggering multiple publication bans on various incidents, including deadly family feuds, traffic accidents, murders, and building collapses, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
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56% Bias Score
Lively Sues Baldoni for Sexual Harassment; He Countersues, Releases Outtakes
Following a legal battle stemming from allegations of sexual harassment on the set of "It Ends With Us," actor Blake Lively sued director Justin Baldoni four months after the film's release, citing unwanted advances during intimate scenes; Baldoni countersued, claiming Lively's accusations are false...
Lively Sues Baldoni for Sexual Harassment; He Countersues, Releases Outtakes
Following a legal battle stemming from allegations of sexual harassment on the set of "It Ends With Us," actor Blake Lively sued director Justin Baldoni four months after the film's release, citing unwanted advances during intimate scenes; Baldoni countersued, claiming Lively's accusations are false...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Administration Removes Top National Security Prosecutors
The Trump administration removed two experienced prosecutors from the Justice Department's National Security Division, sparking concern among staff; one was involved in the Mar-a-Lago search. They were offered positions in a new immigration task force.
Trump Administration Removes Top National Security Prosecutors
The Trump administration removed two experienced prosecutors from the Justice Department's National Security Division, sparking concern among staff; one was involved in the Mar-a-Lago search. They were offered positions in a new immigration task force.
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48% Bias Score
4.5 Tons of Cocaine Seized from Greek-Owned Ship
On January 2023, Spanish authorities seized 4.5 tons of cocaine from the Greek-owned cargo ship "Blume" off the Canary Islands; the ship, carrying 200 tons of coffee from Brazil to Riga, was apprehended 193 nautical miles from Tenerife. The investigation involves Greek authorities due to the ship's ...
4.5 Tons of Cocaine Seized from Greek-Owned Ship
On January 2023, Spanish authorities seized 4.5 tons of cocaine from the Greek-owned cargo ship "Blume" off the Canary Islands; the ship, carrying 200 tons of coffee from Brazil to Riga, was apprehended 193 nautical miles from Tenerife. The investigation involves Greek authorities due to the ship's ...
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32% Bias Score