Senate Advances Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Despite Opposition
The Senate narrowly voted 51-49 to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense, despite allegations of misconduct and opposition from two Republican senators, who cited concerns about his past behavior and judgment; a final vote is expected soon.
Senate Advances Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Despite Opposition
The Senate narrowly voted 51-49 to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense, despite allegations of misconduct and opposition from two Republican senators, who cited concerns about his past behavior and judgment; a final vote is expected soon.
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52% Bias Score
NSW Mental Health Beds Close Amidst Psychiatrist Resignations
Over 60 mental health beds in NSW public hospitals are temporarily closing due to more than 200 psychiatrists threatening resignation over a pay dispute, causing delays in patient care and raising concerns about the adequacy of backup plans.
NSW Mental Health Beds Close Amidst Psychiatrist Resignations
Over 60 mental health beds in NSW public hospitals are temporarily closing due to more than 200 psychiatrists threatening resignation over a pay dispute, causing delays in patient care and raising concerns about the adequacy of backup plans.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey Unveils Fourth Judicial Reform Strategy
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan unveiled the country's fourth Judicial Reform Strategy document, outlining plans to enhance judicial independence, expedite case resolution, and improve public confidence in the justice system by implementing 264 activities across 5 goals and 4 objectives.
Turkey Unveils Fourth Judicial Reform Strategy
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan unveiled the country's fourth Judicial Reform Strategy document, outlining plans to enhance judicial independence, expedite case resolution, and improve public confidence in the justice system by implementing 264 activities across 5 goals and 4 objectives.
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56% Bias Score
Panama Canal Control: Addressing Trump's Claims of Chinese Influence
Despite Donald Trump's claims, Panama controls the Panama Canal; however, a Hong Kong-based company operates ports at both ends, raising concerns about Chinese influence, which Panama denies. The US is the canal's biggest user.
Panama Canal Control: Addressing Trump's Claims of Chinese Influence
Despite Donald Trump's claims, Panama controls the Panama Canal; however, a Hong Kong-based company operates ports at both ends, raising concerns about Chinese influence, which Panama denies. The US is the canal's biggest user.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Terminates Federal DEI Programs, Sparking Corporate Restructuring and Disability Inclusion Concerns
President Trump issued an executive order terminating federal DEI programs, impacting hiring, training, and minority funding, prompting corporate adjustments and raising concerns about disability inclusion.
Trump Terminates Federal DEI Programs, Sparking Corporate Restructuring and Disability Inclusion Concerns
President Trump issued an executive order terminating federal DEI programs, impacting hiring, training, and minority funding, prompting corporate adjustments and raising concerns about disability inclusion.
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40% Bias Score
China Mandates Increased Stock Investment to Boost Economy
The Chinese government is implementing policies to increase domestic stock investment by pension funds and investment firms by at least 10% annually for the next three years to stimulate consumer spending and counter economic slowdown, with commercial insurance funds required to invest 30% of new pr...
China Mandates Increased Stock Investment to Boost Economy
The Chinese government is implementing policies to increase domestic stock investment by pension funds and investment firms by at least 10% annually for the next three years to stimulate consumer spending and counter economic slowdown, with commercial insurance funds required to invest 30% of new pr...
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36% Bias Score
Trump's DOJ Halts Civil Rights Cases, Reviews Police Reform Agreements
President Trump's Justice Department has frozen new civil rights lawsuits and is reviewing recent police reform agreements reached in Minneapolis and Louisville under the Biden administration, potentially reversing progress made on police reform.
Trump's DOJ Halts Civil Rights Cases, Reviews Police Reform Agreements
President Trump's Justice Department has frozen new civil rights lawsuits and is reviewing recent police reform agreements reached in Minneapolis and Louisville under the Biden administration, potentially reversing progress made on police reform.
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40% Bias Score
Tunisian Activist's Hunger Strike Highlights Worsening Human Rights Crisis
Tunisian human rights activist Sihem Bensedrine, 74, is on a hunger strike in prison since January 14th, protesting her pre-trial detention on fraud charges deemed baseless by human rights groups and the UN, amid Tunisia's worsening human rights climate under President Kais Saied.
Tunisian Activist's Hunger Strike Highlights Worsening Human Rights Crisis
Tunisian human rights activist Sihem Bensedrine, 74, is on a hunger strike in prison since January 14th, protesting her pre-trial detention on fraud charges deemed baseless by human rights groups and the UN, amid Tunisia's worsening human rights climate under President Kais Saied.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Personal Secret Service Agent as New Director
Following a July 13 assassination attempt, President Trump nominated Sean Curran, head of his personal Secret Service detail, as the new director of the U.S. Secret Service; Trump also announced other key appointments, including Andrew Puzder as U.S. ambassador to the European Union and L. Brent Boz...
Trump Nominates Personal Secret Service Agent as New Director
Following a July 13 assassination attempt, President Trump nominated Sean Curran, head of his personal Secret Service detail, as the new director of the U.S. Secret Service; Trump also announced other key appointments, including Andrew Puzder as U.S. ambassador to the European Union and L. Brent Boz...
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52% Bias Score
Turkish Airlines Resumes Flights to Damascus After 13 Years
Turkish Airlines resumed flights to Damascus, Syria, after 13 years, marked by a ceremony attended by Turkish and Syrian officials, signifying a major step in renewed bilateral relations and boosting tourism and trade.
Turkish Airlines Resumes Flights to Damascus After 13 Years
Turkish Airlines resumed flights to Damascus, Syria, after 13 years, marked by a ceremony attended by Turkish and Syrian officials, signifying a major step in renewed bilateral relations and boosting tourism and trade.
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32% Bias Score
Dutch Minister Misled Parliament on 2015 Airstrike Killing 70 Civilians
A Dutch parliamentary committee found that former Defense Minister Hennis repeatedly misled Parliament about a 2015 airstrike in Hawija, Iraq, that killed at least 70 civilians, providing incomplete and inaccurate information about civilian casualties and pre-strike procedures.
Dutch Minister Misled Parliament on 2015 Airstrike Killing 70 Civilians
A Dutch parliamentary committee found that former Defense Minister Hennis repeatedly misled Parliament about a 2015 airstrike in Hawija, Iraq, that killed at least 70 civilians, providing incomplete and inaccurate information about civilian casualties and pre-strike procedures.
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36% Bias Score
Mother and Daughter on Trial for Security Guard's Death
A mother and daughter, Nicola and Teresa Gordon, are on trial for the culpable homicide of security guard Bill Ireland, who died after a struggle involving a walking frame during a shoplifting incident at the Rejects store in Kirkcaldy on January 6, 2023.
Mother and Daughter on Trial for Security Guard's Death
A mother and daughter, Nicola and Teresa Gordon, are on trial for the culpable homicide of security guard Bill Ireland, who died after a struggle involving a walking frame during a shoplifting incident at the Rejects store in Kirkcaldy on January 6, 2023.
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36% Bias Score