US Corporate Bankruptcies Hit 14-Year High in 2024
In 2024, US corporate bankruptcies reached 686, an 8% increase from 2023 and the highest since 2010, driven by high interest rates, reduced consumer spending, and inflationary pressures; notable bankruptcies include Party City, Red Lobster, and the Container Store.
US Corporate Bankruptcies Hit 14-Year High in 2024
In 2024, US corporate bankruptcies reached 686, an 8% increase from 2023 and the highest since 2010, driven by high interest rates, reduced consumer spending, and inflationary pressures; notable bankruptcies include Party City, Red Lobster, and the Container Store.
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48% Bias Score
Slow Federal Response Exacerbates Hurricane Helene's Devastation in Western North Carolina
Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation in Western North Carolina five months ago, leaving many without homes and federal aid slow to arrive; however, local communities and private organizations have stepped in to provide critical support.
Slow Federal Response Exacerbates Hurricane Helene's Devastation in Western North Carolina
Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation in Western North Carolina five months ago, leaving many without homes and federal aid slow to arrive; however, local communities and private organizations have stepped in to provide critical support.
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56% Bias Score
California Wildfires Cause Widespread Destruction, Prompt Warnings of Price Gouging and Looting
Devastating wildfires in California have caused over 12,000 building damages, 100,000+ evacuations, and prompted warnings of price gouging and looting, while criticism targets inadequate disaster response and resource allocation.
California Wildfires Cause Widespread Destruction, Prompt Warnings of Price Gouging and Looting
Devastating wildfires in California have caused over 12,000 building damages, 100,000+ evacuations, and prompted warnings of price gouging and looting, while criticism targets inadequate disaster response and resource allocation.
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48% Bias Score
Munich Citizen's Initiative Challenges Planned High-Rise Towers
The Munich group "Hochhausstopp" gathered 40,000 signatures to initiate a citizen's vote against two planned 155-meter-high towers near the Paketposthalle in Neuhausen, challenging the city council's likely approval in February 2025.
Munich Citizen's Initiative Challenges Planned High-Rise Towers
The Munich group "Hochhausstopp" gathered 40,000 signatures to initiate a citizen's vote against two planned 155-meter-high towers near the Paketposthalle in Neuhausen, challenging the city council's likely approval in February 2025.
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44% Bias Score
Soaring Back-to-School Costs in Australia Reach \$13.6 Billion
Australian parents will spend \$13.6 billion on back-to-school costs in 2025, a \$700 million increase from 2024, driven by technology requirements and underfunded public schools, impacting low-income families disproportionately.
Soaring Back-to-School Costs in Australia Reach \$13.6 Billion
Australian parents will spend \$13.6 billion on back-to-school costs in 2025, a \$700 million increase from 2024, driven by technology requirements and underfunded public schools, impacting low-income families disproportionately.
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52% Bias Score
Zheng Qinwen Advances at Rain-Delayed Australian Open
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen won her first-round Australian Open match 7-6 (3), 6-1 against Anca Todoni on Rod Laver Arena Sunday, while rain caused delays and the closure of outdoor courts.
Zheng Qinwen Advances at Rain-Delayed Australian Open
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen won her first-round Australian Open match 7-6 (3), 6-1 against Anca Todoni on Rod Laver Arena Sunday, while rain caused delays and the closure of outdoor courts.
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20% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires Cause Widespread Closures and Evacuations
Wildfires near Los Angeles have caused widespread closures, evacuations, and poor air quality, with the Pacific Coast Highway closed and thousands of acres burned due to drought and Santa Ana winds.
Los Angeles Wildfires Cause Widespread Closures and Evacuations
Wildfires near Los Angeles have caused widespread closures, evacuations, and poor air quality, with the Pacific Coast Highway closed and thousands of acres burned due to drought and Santa Ana winds.
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56% Bias Score
Eaton Fire Devastation Prompts California Congress Members to Seek Federal Aid
The Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County has burned over 14,100 acres, damaging roughly 7,000 structures, prompting California Representatives to tour the damage and seek federal aid to address the estimated \$135 billion in losses and support the recovery of impacted communities, including many Black f...
Eaton Fire Devastation Prompts California Congress Members to Seek Federal Aid
The Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County has burned over 14,100 acres, damaging roughly 7,000 structures, prompting California Representatives to tour the damage and seek federal aid to address the estimated \$135 billion in losses and support the recovery of impacted communities, including many Black f...
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32% Bias Score
Police Officer and Motorist Killed in A19 Collision
PC Rosie Prior and Ryan Welford died Saturday morning at 8:55 am in a collision on the A19 near Thirsk after a lorry struck them while they were assisting at the scene of an earlier accident. A teenage boy is in a serious condition; a 65-year-old lorry driver was arrested but released under investig...
Police Officer and Motorist Killed in A19 Collision
PC Rosie Prior and Ryan Welford died Saturday morning at 8:55 am in a collision on the A19 near Thirsk after a lorry struck them while they were assisting at the scene of an earlier accident. A teenage boy is in a serious condition; a 65-year-old lorry driver was arrested but released under investig...
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56% Bias Score
Germany's Growing Debt Crisis: The Urgent Need for Financial Education
A 2023 Forsa survey revealed 85% of Germans desire more financial education in schools, yet 5.56 million Germans were over-indebted last year, averaging €31,300 in debt; this highlights the need for improved financial literacy, especially amongst young people and the elderly.
Germany's Growing Debt Crisis: The Urgent Need for Financial Education
A 2023 Forsa survey revealed 85% of Germans desire more financial education in schools, yet 5.56 million Germans were over-indebted last year, averaging €31,300 in debt; this highlights the need for improved financial literacy, especially amongst young people and the elderly.
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52% Bias Score
Munich Citizen's Initiative Challenges High-Rise Construction Plan
The Munich citizens' group "Hochhausstop" gathered over 40,000 signatures to initiate a referendum against a planned high-rise development near the Paketposthalle, exceeding the required three percent of registered voters and challenging the city council's recent decision to allow high-rise construc...
Munich Citizen's Initiative Challenges High-Rise Construction Plan
The Munich citizens' group "Hochhausstop" gathered over 40,000 signatures to initiate a referendum against a planned high-rise development near the Paketposthalle, exceeding the required three percent of registered voters and challenging the city council's recent decision to allow high-rise construc...
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44% Bias Score
Death of Claude Allègre: Legacy of a Climate Change Denial Campaign
Claude Allègre, a prominent French geochemist and former minister, died on January 4th, 2024, leaving a legacy defined by his impactful yet controversial campaign against climate science, launched in 2006, which involved media appearances, manipulating scientific debates, and publishing works denyin...
Death of Claude Allègre: Legacy of a Climate Change Denial Campaign
Claude Allègre, a prominent French geochemist and former minister, died on January 4th, 2024, leaving a legacy defined by his impactful yet controversial campaign against climate science, launched in 2006, which involved media appearances, manipulating scientific debates, and publishing works denyin...
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60% Bias Score