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Midwest Floods Cut Power, Cancel Events
Heavy rains caused flash floods across six Midwestern states, cutting power to 18,000 and forcing evacuations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where the State Fair's final day was canceled due to flooding; the USA Triathlon National Sprint and Paratriathlon Championships were also canceled.
Midwest Floods Cut Power, Cancel Events
Heavy rains caused flash floods across six Midwestern states, cutting power to 18,000 and forcing evacuations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where the State Fair's final day was canceled due to flooding; the USA Triathlon National Sprint and Paratriathlon Championships were also canceled.
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24% Bias Score
Wisconsin Teen Sentenced to 10 Years for Reckless Homicide
Nineteen-year-old Javier Rodriguez was sentenced to ten years in prison for the reckless discharge of a firearm that killed his ten-year-old cousin, Isdennyeliz Ortiz, in Milwaukee on May 31, 2024; Rodriguez had previously fired a gun in the same home and multiple firearms were present.
Wisconsin Teen Sentenced to 10 Years for Reckless Homicide
Nineteen-year-old Javier Rodriguez was sentenced to ten years in prison for the reckless discharge of a firearm that killed his ten-year-old cousin, Isdennyeliz Ortiz, in Milwaukee on May 31, 2024; Rodriguez had previously fired a gun in the same home and multiple firearms were present.
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28% Bias Score
Milwaukee's Childhood Lead Poisoning Crisis
More than 11 percent of Milwaukee's children suffered from lead poisoning in 2016, exceeding the national average of 3 percent; the city's lead prevention program is under review due to reported deficiencies.
Milwaukee's Childhood Lead Poisoning Crisis
More than 11 percent of Milwaukee's children suffered from lead poisoning in 2016, exceeding the national average of 3 percent; the city's lead prevention program is under review due to reported deficiencies.
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48% Bias Score
CDC Rejects Milwaukee's Lead Poisoning Investigation Request After Layoffs
The CDC rejected Milwaukee's request for help investigating lead poisoning in schools after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. eliminated the agency's response team, leaving Milwaukee to manage the crisis alone and raising concerns about the nation's ability to handle environm...
CDC Rejects Milwaukee's Lead Poisoning Investigation Request After Layoffs
The CDC rejected Milwaukee's request for help investigating lead poisoning in schools after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. eliminated the agency's response team, leaving Milwaukee to manage the crisis alone and raising concerns about the nation's ability to handle environm...
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32% Bias Score
Milwaukee Mayor Deletes Post Calling Suspect's Death in Police Shooting a "Tragedy
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson deleted a social media post calling the death of a suspect who shot a police officer a "tragedy," sparking criticism from the Milwaukee Police Association and other officials after an officer was shot and the suspect was killed; a staff member will be reprimanded.
Milwaukee Mayor Deletes Post Calling Suspect's Death in Police Shooting a "Tragedy
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson deleted a social media post calling the death of a suspect who shot a police officer a "tragedy," sparking criticism from the Milwaukee Police Association and other officials after an officer was shot and the suspect was killed; a staff member will be reprimanded.
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52% Bias Score
Kok Sets New 500m Record, Dutch Team Dominates in Milwaukee
Femke Kok won the women's 500-meter speed skating race at the World Cup in Milwaukee with a record time of 37.02 seconds, her second record-breaking performance in two days, marking a successful return to competition after illness; the Netherlands also won gold in the team pursuit and mixed relay.
Kok Sets New 500m Record, Dutch Team Dominates in Milwaukee
Femke Kok won the women's 500-meter speed skating race at the World Cup in Milwaukee with a record time of 37.02 seconds, her second record-breaking performance in two days, marking a successful return to competition after illness; the Netherlands also won gold in the team pursuit and mixed relay.
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20% Bias Score
Flash Floods Cause Widespread Damage in US Midwest
Intense rainfall in the US Midwest on Sunday caused flash floods, leading to power outages for almost 18,000 people in southeastern Wisconsin, cancellation of the Wisconsin State Fair's final day, and over 600 emergency calls in Milwaukee; flooding also impacted five other Midwestern states.
Flash Floods Cause Widespread Damage in US Midwest
Intense rainfall in the US Midwest on Sunday caused flash floods, leading to power outages for almost 18,000 people in southeastern Wisconsin, cancellation of the Wisconsin State Fair's final day, and over 600 emergency calls in Milwaukee; flooding also impacted five other Midwestern states.
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20% Bias Score
Milwaukee Boy Kidnapped at Gunpoint, Found Safe After Statewide Amber Alert
Seven-year-old Jamal White was kidnapped at gunpoint in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 29, 2024, after two suspects in a white Jeep Renegade blocked his family's driveway. A statewide Amber Alert led to his safe recovery approximately 24 hours later, resulting in the arrest of 25-year-old Corey Gabri...
Milwaukee Boy Kidnapped at Gunpoint, Found Safe After Statewide Amber Alert
Seven-year-old Jamal White was kidnapped at gunpoint in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 29, 2024, after two suspects in a white Jeep Renegade blocked his family's driveway. A statewide Amber Alert led to his safe recovery approximately 24 hours later, resulting in the arrest of 25-year-old Corey Gabri...
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64% Bias Score
CDC Denies Milwaukee Lead Contamination Assistance Due to Staff Cuts
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) denied Milwaukee's request for help investigating lead contamination in its schools due to recent staff cuts eliminating its Lead Program, leaving Milwaukee to manage the problem alone despite hazardous lead levels identified in multiple school...
CDC Denies Milwaukee Lead Contamination Assistance Due to Staff Cuts
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) denied Milwaukee's request for help investigating lead contamination in its schools due to recent staff cuts eliminating its Lead Program, leaving Milwaukee to manage the problem alone despite hazardous lead levels identified in multiple school...
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36% Bias Score
Reinstatement of CDC Lead Program After Federal Health Cuts
The US Health and Human Services Secretary announced the reinstatement of some personnel and programs affected by recent sweeping reductions at federal health agencies, including a CDC program monitoring lead in children, following reports that the cuts left Milwaukee without essential support to ad...
Reinstatement of CDC Lead Program After Federal Health Cuts
The US Health and Human Services Secretary announced the reinstatement of some personnel and programs affected by recent sweeping reductions at federal health agencies, including a CDC program monitoring lead in children, following reports that the cuts left Milwaukee without essential support to ad...
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40% Bias Score
Stolz's Winning Streak Ends in Milwaukee
American speed skater Jordan Stolz lost his 19th consecutive race at the World Cup in Milwaukee to Tatsuya Shinhama on February 2nd, 2024, ending his winning streak despite winning three other races that weekend; his rival, Jennings de Boo, finished 10th.
Stolz's Winning Streak Ends in Milwaukee
American speed skater Jordan Stolz lost his 19th consecutive race at the World Cup in Milwaukee to Tatsuya Shinhama on February 2nd, 2024, ending his winning streak despite winning three other races that weekend; his rival, Jennings de Boo, finished 10th.
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36% Bias Score
Stolz competes in Milwaukee World Cup
Jordan Stolz, a 20-year-old American speed skater from Wisconsin, is competing in the World Cup in Milwaukee, which is being held at the Pettit National Ice Center where he trained, following his recent 15 consecutive World Cup wins and six world titles; this is the first time the international comp...
Stolz competes in Milwaukee World Cup
Jordan Stolz, a 20-year-old American speed skater from Wisconsin, is competing in the World Cup in Milwaukee, which is being held at the Pettit National Ice Center where he trained, following his recent 15 consecutive World Cup wins and six world titles; this is the first time the international comp...
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36% Bias Score
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