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FedEx Board Member Appointed US Postmaster General Amid Privatization Concerns
David Steiner, a FedEx board member, was appointed as the next US Postmaster General on Friday, succeeding Louis DeJoy amid concerns about potential USPS privatization, facing immediate pushback from Democrats and labor unions due to conflicts of interest; he is expected to assume his role in July.
FedEx Board Member Appointed US Postmaster General Amid Privatization Concerns
David Steiner, a FedEx board member, was appointed as the next US Postmaster General on Friday, succeeding Louis DeJoy amid concerns about potential USPS privatization, facing immediate pushback from Democrats and labor unions due to conflicts of interest; he is expected to assume his role in July.
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52% Bias Score
Hydroxychloroquine Advocate Appointed to Key Pandemic Prevention Role
Steven J. Hatfill, a virologist who previously promoted hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment, has been appointed to a key pandemic prevention role at the Department of Health and Human Services, raising concerns given the drug's limited efficacy and potential side effects, as highlighted by FD...
Hydroxychloroquine Advocate Appointed to Key Pandemic Prevention Role
Steven J. Hatfill, a virologist who previously promoted hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment, has been appointed to a key pandemic prevention role at the Department of Health and Human Services, raising concerns given the drug's limited efficacy and potential side effects, as highlighted by FD...
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52% Bias Score
Senate to Confirm Vaccine-Skeptic Kennedy as Health Secretary Amidst Funding Cuts
The Senate is poised to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the nation's health secretary, overseeing a $1.7 trillion budget, despite his controversial anti-vaccine stance and amidst a broader federal government restructuring impacting public health funding.
Senate to Confirm Vaccine-Skeptic Kennedy as Health Secretary Amidst Funding Cuts
The Senate is poised to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the nation's health secretary, overseeing a $1.7 trillion budget, despite his controversial anti-vaccine stance and amidst a broader federal government restructuring impacting public health funding.
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64% Bias Score
Roscosmos Leadership Change Amidst Russia's Lagging Space Program
Vladimir Putin replaced Roscosmos director Yuri Borisov with Dmitry Bakanov on February 6th, 2025, amid Russia's lagging space program, marked by fewer launches (17 in 2024) and satellites (<300) compared to the US (145 launches, 8925 satellites) and China (68 launches, 806 satellites), and signific...
Roscosmos Leadership Change Amidst Russia's Lagging Space Program
Vladimir Putin replaced Roscosmos director Yuri Borisov with Dmitry Bakanov on February 6th, 2025, amid Russia's lagging space program, marked by fewer launches (17 in 2024) and satellites (<300) compared to the US (145 launches, 8925 satellites) and China (68 launches, 806 satellites), and signific...
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56% Bias Score
Controversial Appointment of Anti-LGBTQ+ Activist as Italy's Child Rights Guarantor
Marina Terragni, a gender-critical feminist known for her opposition to LGBTQ+ rights, was appointed Italy's child and adolescent rights guarantor by the Senate and Chamber of Deputies presidents on Thursday, sparking widespread criticism from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups.
Controversial Appointment of Anti-LGBTQ+ Activist as Italy's Child Rights Guarantor
Marina Terragni, a gender-critical feminist known for her opposition to LGBTQ+ rights, was appointed Italy's child and adolescent rights guarantor by the Senate and Chamber of Deputies presidents on Thursday, sparking widespread criticism from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups.
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64% Bias Score
FDA Appoints Covid Vaccine Critic as New Vaccine Chief
The FDA appointed Dr. Vinay Prasad, a vocal critic of its Covid-19 vaccine policies, as its new vaccine chief, replacing Dr. Peter Marks who resigned after facing pressure from the administration; this decision follows a recent poll showing declining public trust in health agencies and caused a mark...
FDA Appoints Covid Vaccine Critic as New Vaccine Chief
The FDA appointed Dr. Vinay Prasad, a vocal critic of its Covid-19 vaccine policies, as its new vaccine chief, replacing Dr. Peter Marks who resigned after facing pressure from the administration; this decision follows a recent poll showing declining public trust in health agencies and caused a mark...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Right-Wing Pundit as FBI Deputy Director
Donald Trump announced that Dan Bongino, a right-wing pundit and former New York City police officer and Secret Service agent, will be the next deputy director of the FBI, a decision that has raised concerns among FBI agents about the agency's independence and leadership.
Trump Appoints Right-Wing Pundit as FBI Deputy Director
Donald Trump announced that Dan Bongino, a right-wing pundit and former New York City police officer and Secret Service agent, will be the next deputy director of the FBI, a decision that has raised concerns among FBI agents about the agency's independence and leadership.
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64% Bias Score
CFPB Shutdown: Funding Halted, Activities Suspended Amidst Musk's Involvement
Following the arrival of Elon Musk's DOGE employees at the CFPB, acting director Russell Vought suspended nearly all agency activities, halting funding and jeopardizing consumer protection initiatives that would save consumers tens of billions of dollars, while the CFPB headquarters is closed until ...
CFPB Shutdown: Funding Halted, Activities Suspended Amidst Musk's Involvement
Following the arrival of Elon Musk's DOGE employees at the CFPB, acting director Russell Vought suspended nearly all agency activities, halting funding and jeopardizing consumer protection initiatives that would save consumers tens of billions of dollars, while the CFPB headquarters is closed until ...
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48% Bias Score
Census Bureau Director Resigns, Raising Concerns About 2030 Census
U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert Santos resigned Thursday, creating a vacancy during critical preparations for the 2030 census, raising concerns about potential political interference and its impact on the decennial count's accuracy and fairness.
Census Bureau Director Resigns, Raising Concerns About 2030 Census
U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert Santos resigned Thursday, creating a vacancy during critical preparations for the 2030 census, raising concerns about potential political interference and its impact on the decennial count's accuracy and fairness.
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40% Bias Score
15,000 Doctors Oppose Kennedy's HHS Nomination Amid Vaccine Misinformation Concerns
More than 15,000 doctors oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as HHS Secretary due to his history of spreading vaccine misinformation, exemplified by his contribution to a Samoan measles outbreak in 2019 that killed 83 children, and plans to defund federal health agencies; his confirmation requ...
15,000 Doctors Oppose Kennedy's HHS Nomination Amid Vaccine Misinformation Concerns
More than 15,000 doctors oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as HHS Secretary due to his history of spreading vaccine misinformation, exemplified by his contribution to a Samoan measles outbreak in 2019 that killed 83 children, and plans to defund federal health agencies; his confirmation requ...
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56% Bias Score
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