SCE Denies Role in Eaton Fire Amid Lawsuit and Stock Drop
Southern California Edison reported no electrical anomalies on its equipment in the 12 hours before the Eaton Fire started, despite the fire killing 17 people and burning over 14,000 acres; however, a lawsuit alleges the utility's power lines ignited the blaze, causing an 11% drop in Edison Internat...
SCE Denies Role in Eaton Fire Amid Lawsuit and Stock Drop
Southern California Edison reported no electrical anomalies on its equipment in the 12 hours before the Eaton Fire started, despite the fire killing 17 people and burning over 14,000 acres; however, a lawsuit alleges the utility's power lines ignited the blaze, causing an 11% drop in Edison Internat...
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48% Bias Score
Dust Obscuration Solves the Red Supergiant Problem
A new study resolves the 'red supergiant problem' by showing that dust obscured the luminosity of many red supergiant stars, leading to an underestimation of their numbers; this finding is based on data from the Webb and Hubble telescopes and ground-based surveys.
Dust Obscuration Solves the Red Supergiant Problem
A new study resolves the 'red supergiant problem' by showing that dust obscured the luminosity of many red supergiant stars, leading to an underestimation of their numbers; this finding is based on data from the Webb and Hubble telescopes and ground-based surveys.
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36% Bias Score
Ancient Ice Core, Grieving Orca, and Dinosaur Footprints: A Week in Scientific Discoveries
Scientists extracted a 1.2-million-year-old ice core from Antarctica, revealing insights into past climate change and its potential effects on human populations; a grieving orca mother's actions highlight the fragility of endangered species; and a 'dinosaur highway' reveals the largest dinosaur trac...
Ancient Ice Core, Grieving Orca, and Dinosaur Footprints: A Week in Scientific Discoveries
Scientists extracted a 1.2-million-year-old ice core from Antarctica, revealing insights into past climate change and its potential effects on human populations; a grieving orca mother's actions highlight the fragility of endangered species; and a 'dinosaur highway' reveals the largest dinosaur trac...
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28% Bias Score
Fact-Checking's Effectiveness: Conflicting Studies and Broader Implications
Professor Walter Quattrociocchi's claim that fact-checking is ineffective contradicts numerous studies showing positive effects; Meta's data shows fact-checker decisions are overturned in only 3-4% of appeals, highlighting the ongoing debate on its efficacy and future.
Fact-Checking's Effectiveness: Conflicting Studies and Broader Implications
Professor Walter Quattrociocchi's claim that fact-checking is ineffective contradicts numerous studies showing positive effects; Meta's data shows fact-checker decisions are overturned in only 3-4% of appeals, highlighting the ongoing debate on its efficacy and future.
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36% Bias Score
Historians Debunk AfD Candidate's Claim that Hitler Was a Communist
Alice Weidel, an AfD candidate, falsely claimed Adolf Hitler was a communist, a statement refuted by historians who cite Hitler's anti-communist actions and capitalist economic policies. This misinformation is spreading online despite being historically inaccurate and trivializing Nazi atrocities.
Historians Debunk AfD Candidate's Claim that Hitler Was a Communist
Alice Weidel, an AfD candidate, falsely claimed Adolf Hitler was a communist, a statement refuted by historians who cite Hitler's anti-communist actions and capitalist economic policies. This misinformation is spreading online despite being historically inaccurate and trivializing Nazi atrocities.
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12% Bias Score
Volunteerism as a Remedy for Eco-Anxiety
A woman combats eco-anxiety and depression by volunteering for environmental conservation projects, discovering significant mental health improvements and a strong sense of community.
Volunteerism as a Remedy for Eco-Anxiety
A woman combats eco-anxiety and depression by volunteering for environmental conservation projects, discovering significant mental health improvements and a strong sense of community.
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28% Bias Score
Australian Man Dies in Los Angeles Wildfires Amidst Water Shortages
In the Los Angeles wildfires, 32-year-old Rory Sykes, an Australian man with cerebral palsy and blindness, died from carbon monoxide poisoning while his mother, Shelley Sykes, struggled to save him amidst water shortages, leaving her unable to lift her son and leading to widespread anger.
Australian Man Dies in Los Angeles Wildfires Amidst Water Shortages
In the Los Angeles wildfires, 32-year-old Rory Sykes, an Australian man with cerebral palsy and blindness, died from carbon monoxide poisoning while his mother, Shelley Sykes, struggled to save him amidst water shortages, leaving her unable to lift her son and leading to widespread anger.
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32% Bias Score
24 Dead in Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires
At least 24 people died in the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles, including a former child actor, a surfer, and a 67-year-old amputee who stayed to protect his disabled son; these fires, the largest in a series, underscore the scale of the disaster.
24 Dead in Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires
At least 24 people died in the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles, including a former child actor, a surfer, and a 67-year-old amputee who stayed to protect his disabled son; these fires, the largest in a series, underscore the scale of the disaster.
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24% Bias Score
Israeli Banks Face Criticism Over Interest Rate Disparity
Israeli banks are criticized for earning significant profits from high overdraft fees while paying low interest rates on large current account balances; a proposed solution involves charging fees on large balances to encourage investment and financial literacy.
Israeli Banks Face Criticism Over Interest Rate Disparity
Israeli banks are criticized for earning significant profits from high overdraft fees while paying low interest rates on large current account balances; a proposed solution involves charging fees on large balances to encourage investment and financial literacy.
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56% Bias Score
Weak Consumer Spending Slams Myer and Premier Profits
Myer and Premier Investments reported significantly lower sales and profits for the first half of 2025, reflecting weak consumer spending during the Christmas period and Black Friday sales, driven by a challenging macroeconomic environment and high interest rates.
Weak Consumer Spending Slams Myer and Premier Profits
Myer and Premier Investments reported significantly lower sales and profits for the first half of 2025, reflecting weak consumer spending during the Christmas period and Black Friday sales, driven by a challenging macroeconomic environment and high interest rates.
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44% Bias Score
Dental Pain Reveals Advanced Metastatic Prostate Cancer
A 76-year-old man's persistent jaw pain, initially treated as a dental problem, was revealed through a CT scan to be advanced prostate cancer that had metastasized to his jawbone, highlighting the importance of considering systemic illnesses when treating older patients with persistent dental issues...
Dental Pain Reveals Advanced Metastatic Prostate Cancer
A 76-year-old man's persistent jaw pain, initially treated as a dental problem, was revealed through a CT scan to be advanced prostate cancer that had metastasized to his jawbone, highlighting the importance of considering systemic illnesses when treating older patients with persistent dental issues...
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32% Bias Score
FEMA to End Temporary Housing for Some Hurricane Helene Victims
FEMA is ending temporary housing assistance for some Western North Carolina families left homeless by Hurricane Helene, citing reasons such as habitable homes, declined inspections, or lack of contact. The deadline is January 14th, but those still in need can contact FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA or visit ...
FEMA to End Temporary Housing for Some Hurricane Helene Victims
FEMA is ending temporary housing assistance for some Western North Carolina families left homeless by Hurricane Helene, citing reasons such as habitable homes, declined inspections, or lack of contact. The deadline is January 14th, but those still in need can contact FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA or visit ...
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48% Bias Score