Bourbon Street Attack Spurs Debate on Security, Preservation
A New Year's Eve truck attack in New Orleans' French Quarter killed 14 people, injuring many more, prompting debate about security measures balancing safety and preserving Bourbon Street's unique atmosphere; investigations target the removal of protective bollards and broader security vulnerabilitie...
Bourbon Street Attack Spurs Debate on Security, Preservation
A New Year's Eve truck attack in New Orleans' French Quarter killed 14 people, injuring many more, prompting debate about security measures balancing safety and preserving Bourbon Street's unique atmosphere; investigations target the removal of protective bollards and broader security vulnerabilitie...
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48% Bias Score
Bourbon Street Attack Highlights Security Concerns in New Orleans
A New Year's Day truck attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, inspired by the Islamic State group, killed 14 people and injured many others, prompting intense scrutiny of the city's security measures and raising questions about balancing public safety with the area's unique character.
Bourbon Street Attack Highlights Security Concerns in New Orleans
A New Year's Day truck attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, inspired by the Islamic State group, killed 14 people and injured many others, prompting intense scrutiny of the city's security measures and raising questions about balancing public safety with the area's unique character.
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40% Bias Score
LADWP CEO Blamed for Palisades Fire Water Shortages
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) CEO Janisse Quiñones, hired at a $750,000 annual salary, faces criticism for failures contributing to the devastating Palisades Fire, including a shut-down reservoir and broken fire hydrants, while her past at PG&E raises further concerns.
LADWP CEO Blamed for Palisades Fire Water Shortages
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) CEO Janisse Quiñones, hired at a $750,000 annual salary, faces criticism for failures contributing to the devastating Palisades Fire, including a shut-down reservoir and broken fire hydrants, while her past at PG&E raises further concerns.
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48% Bias Score
New Orleans Lawsuit Alleges Negligence in New Year's Vehicular Attack
A lawsuit filed Thursday claims the City of New Orleans and two contractors failed to protect revelers from a vehicular attack on Bourbon Street on New Year's Day, resulting in 14 deaths and at least 30 injuries; the lawsuit highlights the failure of a $40 million public safety project despite prior...
New Orleans Lawsuit Alleges Negligence in New Year's Vehicular Attack
A lawsuit filed Thursday claims the City of New Orleans and two contractors failed to protect revelers from a vehicular attack on Bourbon Street on New Year's Day, resulting in 14 deaths and at least 30 injuries; the lawsuit highlights the failure of a $40 million public safety project despite prior...
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36% Bias Score
Surge in 3D-Printed Ghost Guns Fuels US Violent Crime
The number of 3D-printed ghost guns recovered in the US surged from 1,600 in 2017 to over 25,000 in 2022, linked to 700 homicides or attempted homicides; while selling them requires a federal license, making or owning them is not explicitly banned, enabling individuals to bypass background checks.
Surge in 3D-Printed Ghost Guns Fuels US Violent Crime
The number of 3D-printed ghost guns recovered in the US surged from 1,600 in 2017 to over 25,000 in 2022, linked to 700 homicides or attempted homicides; while selling them requires a federal license, making or owning them is not explicitly banned, enabling individuals to bypass background checks.
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48% Bias Score
NYC Congestion Pricing Negatively Impacts FDNY Response Times
New York City's congestion pricing, effective January 5th, charges vehicles entering the city, negatively impacting FDNY response times as firefighters avoid tolls, leading to delays and increased costs estimated at $3,000 daily.
NYC Congestion Pricing Negatively Impacts FDNY Response Times
New York City's congestion pricing, effective January 5th, charges vehicles entering the city, negatively impacting FDNY response times as firefighters avoid tolls, leading to delays and increased costs estimated at $3,000 daily.
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52% Bias Score
Erroneous Wildfire Evacuation Alerts Trigger Panic in Los Angeles
On October 26th, a system malfunction caused erroneous wildfire evacuation alerts to be sent to all 10 million Los Angeles County residents instead of those near the Kenneth Fire, triggering panic and prompting investigations into Genasys' alert technology and protocols.
Erroneous Wildfire Evacuation Alerts Trigger Panic in Los Angeles
On October 26th, a system malfunction caused erroneous wildfire evacuation alerts to be sent to all 10 million Los Angeles County residents instead of those near the Kenneth Fire, triggering panic and prompting investigations into Genasys' alert technology and protocols.
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36% Bias Score
LADWP's Lack of Safety Protocol Exacerbates Los Angeles Wildfires
Los Angeles's municipal utility lacked a standard safety protocol to maintain water pressure to fire hydrants during a planned power outage, hampering wildfire response; this absence, unlike other California utilities, led to a water shortage during the wildfires.
LADWP's Lack of Safety Protocol Exacerbates Los Angeles Wildfires
Los Angeles's municipal utility lacked a standard safety protocol to maintain water pressure to fire hydrants during a planned power outage, hampering wildfire response; this absence, unlike other California utilities, led to a water shortage during the wildfires.
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44% Bias Score
California Army Reserve Center Burglary: Humvees, Weapons, and Equipment Stolen
Thieves stole three Humvees, one armored, and various military equipment including machine gun mounts, from a California Army Reserve Center on Wednesday night, raising concerns about security and potential misuse of stolen assets amidst ongoing wildfires and social unrest.
California Army Reserve Center Burglary: Humvees, Weapons, and Equipment Stolen
Thieves stole three Humvees, one armored, and various military equipment including machine gun mounts, from a California Army Reserve Center on Wednesday night, raising concerns about security and potential misuse of stolen assets amidst ongoing wildfires and social unrest.
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56% Bias Score
Nuremberg Train Station Implements Multi-Agency Plan to Curb Crime
Nuremberg's main train station, one of Germany's most dangerous, is implementing increased police presence, improved inter-agency cooperation, and technological upgrades to combat a significant rise in crime between 2019 and 2023, aiming to reduce crime and improve safety for the 200,000 daily passe...
Nuremberg Train Station Implements Multi-Agency Plan to Curb Crime
Nuremberg's main train station, one of Germany's most dangerous, is implementing increased police presence, improved inter-agency cooperation, and technological upgrades to combat a significant rise in crime between 2019 and 2023, aiming to reduce crime and improve safety for the 200,000 daily passe...
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40% Bias Score
Faulty Airbags Prompt Recall Campaign in Overseas France
French overseas authorities launched an information campaign about potentially fatal Takata airbags in vehicles manufactured between 1998 and 2019, urging owners to check for and replace these potentially deadly parts, with approximately 20 accident cases linked to Takata airbags reported in Guadelo...
Faulty Airbags Prompt Recall Campaign in Overseas France
French overseas authorities launched an information campaign about potentially fatal Takata airbags in vehicles manufactured between 1998 and 2019, urging owners to check for and replace these potentially deadly parts, with approximately 20 accident cases linked to Takata airbags reported in Guadelo...
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44% Bias Score
Increased Violence Mars Dutch New Year's Eve
The 2024 New Year's Eve in the Netherlands saw an increase in incidents (8292, up 850 from last year), including significantly more violence against police (295) and other emergency responders (49), despite fewer arrests (245). Fire incidents reached 4106, with six major fires and substantially more...
Increased Violence Mars Dutch New Year's Eve
The 2024 New Year's Eve in the Netherlands saw an increase in incidents (8292, up 850 from last year), including significantly more violence against police (295) and other emergency responders (49), despite fewer arrests (245). Fire incidents reached 4106, with six major fires and substantially more...
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48% Bias Score