Flight Recorders Malfunction in Deadly South Korea Plane Crash
Jeju Air flight 7C 2216 from Bangkok belly-landed and exploded at Muan International Airport on December 29, killing 179 passengers and crew, with only two survivors; the flight recorders stopped working four minutes before the crash, hindering the investigation into the cause.
Flight Recorders Malfunction in Deadly South Korea Plane Crash
Jeju Air flight 7C 2216 from Bangkok belly-landed and exploded at Muan International Airport on December 29, killing 179 passengers and crew, with only two survivors; the flight recorders stopped working four minutes before the crash, hindering the investigation into the cause.
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32% Bias Score
Disabled Tanker Eventin Faces Baltic Storm
A 274-meter-long tanker, Eventin, carrying almost 100,000 tons of oil, is disabled in the Baltic Sea north of Rügen due to a power outage; a severe storm is complicating rescue efforts, but no oil spill has been detected so far.
Disabled Tanker Eventin Faces Baltic Storm
A 274-meter-long tanker, Eventin, carrying almost 100,000 tons of oil, is disabled in the Baltic Sea north of Rügen due to a power outage; a severe storm is complicating rescue efforts, but no oil spill has been detected so far.
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16% Bias Score
Italian Train Disruptions Spark Political Crisis
Widespread train cancellations and delays in Northern Italy due to an electrical line failure near Milan have triggered strong political backlash against Minister of Infrastructure Matteo Salvini, with opposition parties demanding his resignation following a similar incident in Rome last October.
Italian Train Disruptions Spark Political Crisis
Widespread train cancellations and delays in Northern Italy due to an electrical line failure near Milan have triggered strong political backlash against Minister of Infrastructure Matteo Salvini, with opposition parties demanding his resignation following a similar incident in Rome last October.
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68% Bias Score
Empty Trains Circle Berlin at Night Due to Track Shortage
Due to a shortage of rail tracks in Berlin, empty ICE trains are running at night, exacerbating existing staff shortages and causing unnecessary energy consumption; this follows the recent, then reversed, decision to eliminate printed train arrival timetables to save costs.
Empty Trains Circle Berlin at Night Due to Track Shortage
Due to a shortage of rail tracks in Berlin, empty ICE trains are running at night, exacerbating existing staff shortages and causing unnecessary energy consumption; this follows the recent, then reversed, decision to eliminate printed train arrival timetables to save costs.
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48% Bias Score
BP Garage Fuel Contamination Causes Multiple Vehicle Breakdowns
Contaminated fuel at a BP garage in Rayleigh, Essex, caused vehicle breakdowns starting January 6th, prompting a temporary closure and an ongoing BP investigation into the cause, suspected to be water contamination, impacting an estimated 40-100 motorists.
BP Garage Fuel Contamination Causes Multiple Vehicle Breakdowns
Contaminated fuel at a BP garage in Rayleigh, Essex, caused vehicle breakdowns starting January 6th, prompting a temporary closure and an ongoing BP investigation into the cause, suspected to be water contamination, impacting an estimated 40-100 motorists.
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40% Bias Score
Reflective Clothing Confounds Vehicle Automatic Emergency Braking Systems
A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that reflective clothing, while improving visibility to human drivers, can confuse automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems in some vehicles, leading to collisions in tests of three 2023 SUV models.
Reflective Clothing Confounds Vehicle Automatic Emergency Braking Systems
A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that reflective clothing, while improving visibility to human drivers, can confuse automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems in some vehicles, leading to collisions in tests of three 2023 SUV models.
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32% Bias Score
Disabled Oil Tanker Near Rügen Prompts Rescue Operation
A Panamanian-flagged oil tanker, Eventin, carrying 99,000 tons of oil, suffered a power outage and engine failure off the German coast near Rügen island, prompting a rescue operation involving tugboats and a police helicopter to avert a potential oil spill. The incident highlights broader concerns a...
Disabled Oil Tanker Near Rügen Prompts Rescue Operation
A Panamanian-flagged oil tanker, Eventin, carrying 99,000 tons of oil, suffered a power outage and engine failure off the German coast near Rügen island, prompting a rescue operation involving tugboats and a police helicopter to avert a potential oil spill. The incident highlights broader concerns a...
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60% Bias Score
Major Winter Storm Cripples Southern US, Causes Widespread Outages
A major winter storm brought heavy snow and freezing rain across the U.S. South, causing over 110,000 power outages in Atlanta, school closures from Texas to South Carolina, and hazardous travel conditions; states of emergency were declared in multiple states.
Major Winter Storm Cripples Southern US, Causes Widespread Outages
A major winter storm brought heavy snow and freezing rain across the U.S. South, causing over 110,000 power outages in Atlanta, school closures from Texas to South Carolina, and hazardous travel conditions; states of emergency were declared in multiple states.
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32% Bias Score
Rhine Valley Rail: Citizens Demand Modernization Amidst Infrastructure Concerns
Facing delayed government action on a Rhine Valley rail alternative, a citizens' initiative advocates for candidates supporting new rail lines and noise protection, citing health risks and economic impacts from outdated infrastructure causing unreliable service and exceeding noise limits.
Rhine Valley Rail: Citizens Demand Modernization Amidst Infrastructure Concerns
Facing delayed government action on a Rhine Valley rail alternative, a citizens' initiative advocates for candidates supporting new rail lines and noise protection, citing health risks and economic impacts from outdated infrastructure causing unreliable service and exceeding noise limits.
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56% Bias Score
Düsseldorf Rheinbahn to Go Cashless by 2027
The Rheinbahn in Düsseldorf plans to eliminate paper tickets and introduce a cashless payment system by early 2027, following models from Amsterdam, London, and Paris, while the Ruhrbahn in Essen plans a similar transition by 2026; however, other major NRW cities like Cologne, Bonn, Bochum, Wupperta...
Düsseldorf Rheinbahn to Go Cashless by 2027
The Rheinbahn in Düsseldorf plans to eliminate paper tickets and introduce a cashless payment system by early 2027, following models from Amsterdam, London, and Paris, while the Ruhrbahn in Essen plans a similar transition by 2026; however, other major NRW cities like Cologne, Bonn, Bochum, Wupperta...
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32% Bias Score
GAC Launches Govy AirJet: A 155 mph Flying Car Poised to Revolutionize Urban Mobility
GAC Group, a Chinese automotive manufacturer, launched Govy, its new eVTOL brand, featuring the AirJet, a 155 mph flying car with a 124-mile range, aiming to revolutionize urban transportation in China by 2027.
GAC Launches Govy AirJet: A 155 mph Flying Car Poised to Revolutionize Urban Mobility
GAC Group, a Chinese automotive manufacturer, launched Govy, its new eVTOL brand, featuring the AirJet, a 155 mph flying car with a 124-mile range, aiming to revolutionize urban transportation in China by 2027.
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52% Bias Score
BVG to Test HVO in Diesel Buses Before 2030 Electric Fleet Transition
Berlin's public transport operator, BVG, will test using HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) in existing diesel buses to reduce emissions before its 2030 goal of a fully electric fleet, aiming for significant CO2 reductions while acknowledging challenges of immediate, complete electrification.
BVG to Test HVO in Diesel Buses Before 2030 Electric Fleet Transition
Berlin's public transport operator, BVG, will test using HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) in existing diesel buses to reduce emissions before its 2030 goal of a fully electric fleet, aiming for significant CO2 reductions while acknowledging challenges of immediate, complete electrification.
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36% Bias Score