TSA Detects Record Number of Firearms at Airport Checkpoints
In 2024, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) detected 6,678 firearms at airport security checkpoints—a substantial increase from 2,653 in 2016—with approximately 94% loaded, posing significant safety and operational challenges.
TSA Detects Record Number of Firearms at Airport Checkpoints
In 2024, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) detected 6,678 firearms at airport security checkpoints—a substantial increase from 2,653 in 2016—with approximately 94% loaded, posing significant safety and operational challenges.
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48% Bias Score
Italy's Hard-to-Abate Sectors: Steep Economic Hurdles to Decarbonization
A study by the Politecnico di Milano reveals that hard-to-abate sectors in Italy contributed to 19% of the nation's emissions in 2023; achieving EU climate targets requires substantial investment in decarbonization technologies, facing significant economic and policy hurdles.
Italy's Hard-to-Abate Sectors: Steep Economic Hurdles to Decarbonization
A study by the Politecnico di Milano reveals that hard-to-abate sectors in Italy contributed to 19% of the nation's emissions in 2023; achieving EU climate targets requires substantial investment in decarbonization technologies, facing significant economic and policy hurdles.
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48% Bias Score
Black Ice Causes Multiple Deaths and Hundreds of Accidents in Bavaria
Widespread black ice in Bavaria, Germany caused at least three deaths and numerous injuries in over 200 traffic accidents on the morning of February 2, 2024, particularly affecting Franconia, Lower Bavaria, Upper Palatinate, and Swabia, resulting in school closures and strained emergency services.
Black Ice Causes Multiple Deaths and Hundreds of Accidents in Bavaria
Widespread black ice in Bavaria, Germany caused at least three deaths and numerous injuries in over 200 traffic accidents on the morning of February 2, 2024, particularly affecting Franconia, Lower Bavaria, Upper Palatinate, and Swabia, resulting in school closures and strained emergency services.
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28% Bias Score
Nationwide Strike in Belgium Disrupts Transportation and Public Services"
A nationwide strike in Belgium on January 13th will see workers from various sectors protesting potential pension reforms, leading to significant disruptions in transport, education, and public services, including widespread flight cancellations and major railway service disruptions.
Nationwide Strike in Belgium Disrupts Transportation and Public Services"
A nationwide strike in Belgium on January 13th will see workers from various sectors protesting potential pension reforms, leading to significant disruptions in transport, education, and public services, including widespread flight cancellations and major railway service disruptions.
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24% Bias Score
Norway's Near-Total Electric Vehicle Market Share
Norway's 2022 new car sales showed nearly 90% were electric vehicles, exceeding the global average of 18% in 2023, a result of decades-long domestic EV development, strong government support, and robust infrastructure; the country aims for 100% EV sales by the end of 2025.
Norway's Near-Total Electric Vehicle Market Share
Norway's 2022 new car sales showed nearly 90% were electric vehicles, exceeding the global average of 18% in 2023, a result of decades-long domestic EV development, strong government support, and robust infrastructure; the country aims for 100% EV sales by the end of 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Norway's 90% EV Market Share: A Model for Climate Action
Norway's electric vehicle market share reached nearly 90% in 2024 due to decades of government support, including tax breaks, charging infrastructure development, and preferential treatment for EVs, exceeding the global average of 18% in 2023.
Norway's 90% EV Market Share: A Model for Climate Action
Norway's electric vehicle market share reached nearly 90% in 2024 due to decades of government support, including tax breaks, charging infrastructure development, and preferential treatment for EVs, exceeding the global average of 18% in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
NYC Launches Congestion Pricing: A U.S. First
New York City implemented congestion pricing, becoming the first U.S. city to do so; the policy charges vehicles entering congested zones during peak times, generating an estimated \$1 billion annually to fund public transit improvements and reduce traffic and emissions.
NYC Launches Congestion Pricing: A U.S. First
New York City implemented congestion pricing, becoming the first U.S. city to do so; the policy charges vehicles entering congested zones during peak times, generating an estimated \$1 billion annually to fund public transit improvements and reduce traffic and emissions.
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48% Bias Score
Italy Train Disruptions: Widespread Failures Prompt Police Investigation
Widespread train disruptions across central and northern Italy on January 17, 2024, caused by multiple technical failures, resulted in delays of up to 100 minutes, service suspensions, and a police report filed by the railway company due to suspected foul play.
Italy Train Disruptions: Widespread Failures Prompt Police Investigation
Widespread train disruptions across central and northern Italy on January 17, 2024, caused by multiple technical failures, resulted in delays of up to 100 minutes, service suspensions, and a police report filed by the railway company due to suspected foul play.
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56% Bias Score
Record 9 Billion Trips Expected During China's 2025 Chunyun
China's 40-day Chunyun travel rush, starting February 4th, 2025, is expected to see a record 9 billion trips, driven by increased transportation capacity and strong consumer spending, impacting various economic sectors.
Record 9 Billion Trips Expected During China's 2025 Chunyun
China's 40-day Chunyun travel rush, starting February 4th, 2025, is expected to see a record 9 billion trips, driven by increased transportation capacity and strong consumer spending, impacting various economic sectors.
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40% Bias Score
China's Booming Robotaxi Market: Government Policies Fuel Rapid Growth
China's burgeoning robotaxi industry, driven by supportive government policies and high consumer acceptance, sees services like Baidu's Apollo Go operating over 400 driverless vehicles across 3,000 square kilometers in Wuhan, with similar deployments in other major cities, and projections for signif...
China's Booming Robotaxi Market: Government Policies Fuel Rapid Growth
China's burgeoning robotaxi industry, driven by supportive government policies and high consumer acceptance, sees services like Baidu's Apollo Go operating over 400 driverless vehicles across 3,000 square kilometers in Wuhan, with similar deployments in other major cities, and projections for signif...
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52% Bias Score
China Mobilizes for Record-Breaking Spring Festival Travel Rush
China is preparing for a massive Spring Festival travel rush from January 14 to February 22, expecting 9 billion interregional trips, with 7.2 billion by private car, prompting large investments in charging infrastructure and emergency response plans to ensure safe and efficient travel amidst potent...
China Mobilizes for Record-Breaking Spring Festival Travel Rush
China is preparing for a massive Spring Festival travel rush from January 14 to February 22, expecting 9 billion interregional trips, with 7.2 billion by private car, prompting large investments in charging infrastructure and emergency response plans to ensure safe and efficient travel amidst potent...
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24% Bias Score
China Prepares for Record-Breaking Spring Festival Travel Rush
China expects a record 9 billion inter-regional trips during the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush (Jan 14-Feb 22), with 80 percent being self-driving trips, prompting massive infrastructure upgrades and contingency plans for adverse weather.
China Prepares for Record-Breaking Spring Festival Travel Rush
China expects a record 9 billion inter-regional trips during the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush (Jan 14-Feb 22), with 80 percent being self-driving trips, prompting massive infrastructure upgrades and contingency plans for adverse weather.
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36% Bias Score