Colombian Mountaineer Dies, Exposing Safety Gaps in High-Risk Sports
Kevin Bocanegra, 25, died of altitude sickness on December 31st, 2024, during an unsanctioned climb of Nevado del Tolima in Colombia, highlighting safety concerns and the lack of regulation in the mountaineering industry.
Colombian Mountaineer Dies, Exposing Safety Gaps in High-Risk Sports
Kevin Bocanegra, 25, died of altitude sickness on December 31st, 2024, during an unsanctioned climb of Nevado del Tolima in Colombia, highlighting safety concerns and the lack of regulation in the mountaineering industry.
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44% Bias Score
Lifeguard Trial Following Pool Death in Armagh
Three lifeguards in Armagh, Northern Ireland, stand trial for failing to take reasonable care of a swimmer, Christopher Rogers, who died in 2017 after remaining submerged for over five minutes; one lifeguard described his actions as 'the best I could... with the knowledge I had'.
Lifeguard Trial Following Pool Death in Armagh
Three lifeguards in Armagh, Northern Ireland, stand trial for failing to take reasonable care of a swimmer, Christopher Rogers, who died in 2017 after remaining submerged for over five minutes; one lifeguard described his actions as 'the best I could... with the knowledge I had'.
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32% Bias Score
Dutch Speedboat Collision Results in Death, Paralysis, and Community Service Sentences
A deadly speedboat accident on the Maas River near Roermond, Netherlands, on September 5, 2021, killed a 20-year-old and paralyzed his girlfriend. Two drivers face 180 hours of community service, while a third received a guilty verdict without punishment due to the loss of his son in the accident.
Dutch Speedboat Collision Results in Death, Paralysis, and Community Service Sentences
A deadly speedboat accident on the Maas River near Roermond, Netherlands, on September 5, 2021, killed a 20-year-old and paralyzed his girlfriend. Two drivers face 180 hours of community service, while a third received a guilty verdict without punishment due to the loss of his son in the accident.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Business Partner of Major Donor to Lead Federal Railroad Administration
Donald Trump nominated David Fink, whose decades-long business partnership with major campaign donor Timothy Mellon raises questions about potential conflicts of interest, to lead the Federal Railroad Administration; a past FRA audit of Fink's former company cited critical safety concerns.
Trump Nominates Business Partner of Major Donor to Lead Federal Railroad Administration
Donald Trump nominated David Fink, whose decades-long business partnership with major campaign donor Timothy Mellon raises questions about potential conflicts of interest, to lead the Federal Railroad Administration; a past FRA audit of Fink's former company cited critical safety concerns.
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44% Bias Score
Child Injured by Falling Drones at Orlando Holiday Show
A 7-year-old boy was hospitalized in Orlando, Florida, on December 21st after being hit by falling drones during a permitted holiday drone show; the city canceled a second show due to technical difficulties, and the FAA is investigating.
Child Injured by Falling Drones at Orlando Holiday Show
A 7-year-old boy was hospitalized in Orlando, Florida, on December 21st after being hit by falling drones during a permitted holiday drone show; the city canceled a second show due to technical difficulties, and the FAA is investigating.
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36% Bias Score
Moscow Collector Trial: Eight Deaths, Charges Filed
A Moscow court is hearing the case of eight deaths during an excursion in 2023 due to a flash flood; the trial involves the arrest of the tour agency director and organizer on charges of providing unsafe services; two suspects remain at large.
Moscow Collector Trial: Eight Deaths, Charges Filed
A Moscow court is hearing the case of eight deaths during an excursion in 2023 due to a flash flood; the trial involves the arrest of the tour agency director and organizer on charges of providing unsafe services; two suspects remain at large.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey Hotel Fire Kills at Least 76
A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, Turkey, on Tuesday killed at least 76 people and injured 51, with the blaze starting at 3:27 a.m. local time in the restaurant and spreading rapidly throughout the 12-story hotel.
Turkey Hotel Fire Kills at Least 76
A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, Turkey, on Tuesday killed at least 76 people and injured 51, with the blaze starting at 3:27 a.m. local time in the restaurant and spreading rapidly throughout the 12-story hotel.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey Hotel Fire Kills 66
A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, Turkey, on January 14, 2024, killed 66 people and injured 51, prompting President Erdogan to declare national mourning and launch a wide-ranging investigation into the cause and safety standards.
Turkey Hotel Fire Kills 66
A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, Turkey, on January 14, 2024, killed 66 people and injured 51, prompting President Erdogan to declare national mourning and launch a wide-ranging investigation into the cause and safety standards.
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28% Bias Score
Two Bodies Found in JetBlue Landing Gear Compartment
Two bodies were discovered inside the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue flight at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport on January 6th, following a flight from New York's JFK Airport that originated in Jamaica. The victims, both males, were found badly decomposed, and their nationalities remain unkn...
Two Bodies Found in JetBlue Landing Gear Compartment
Two bodies were discovered inside the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue flight at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport on January 6th, following a flight from New York's JFK Airport that originated in Jamaica. The victims, both males, were found badly decomposed, and their nationalities remain unkn...
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40% Bias Score
Mauritius Imposes Stricter Rules for Religious Festivals Following Safety Concerns
On December 23, 2024, Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam announced new laws limiting kanwar sizes and banning generators (but allowing batteries) for Maha Shivaratri and Thaipoosam Cavadee, citing past safety concerns and emphasizing prayer over competition; increased security and healthcare w...
Mauritius Imposes Stricter Rules for Religious Festivals Following Safety Concerns
On December 23, 2024, Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam announced new laws limiting kanwar sizes and banning generators (but allowing batteries) for Maha Shivaratri and Thaipoosam Cavadee, citing past safety concerns and emphasizing prayer over competition; increased security and healthcare w...
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48% Bias Score
Matt Wright's Pilot's License Revoked After Fatal Helicopter Crash
Following the fatal 2022 helicopter crash that killed his Netflix co-star, Chris Wilson, Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright had his pilot's license and his company's air operator's certificate revoked by CASA; he has appealed, but faces a three-year wait to reapply if unsuccessful, and also faces tri...
Matt Wright's Pilot's License Revoked After Fatal Helicopter Crash
Following the fatal 2022 helicopter crash that killed his Netflix co-star, Chris Wilson, Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright had his pilot's license and his company's air operator's certificate revoked by CASA; he has appealed, but faces a three-year wait to reapply if unsuccessful, and also faces tri...
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48% Bias Score
Methanol Poisoning Deaths in Laos
Six foreign tourists die from methanol poisoning in Laos, prompting an investigation and raising concerns about alcohol safety in the country.
Methanol Poisoning Deaths in Laos
Six foreign tourists die from methanol poisoning in Laos, prompting an investigation and raising concerns about alcohol safety in the country.
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24% Bias Score