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New Orleans Truck Attack: 15 Dead, FBI Investigates Terrorism Links

A truck attack in New Orleans' French Quarter on January 1st, committed by U.S. citizen Shamsud Din Jabbar, resulted in 15 deaths and over 30 injuries; the FBI is investigating potential accomplices and links to terrorism.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
kathimerini.gr
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ISIS-Inspired Attack Kills 15 in New Orleans

On January 1st, a former US soldier, Samsun Din Jabar, drove a rented truck into a New Year's crowd in New Orleans' French Quarter, killing at least 15 and injuring 30; authorities are investigating potential ISIS links and possible accomplices.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
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Queens Nightclub Shooting: Gang-Related, Unrelated to Other Attacks

A gang-related shooting outside the Amazura nightclub in Queens, New York injured ten people on Wednesday evening, while unrelated attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas—one suspected to be linked to ISIS and the other possibly an act of terrorism—killed a total of 15 people and injured several more.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
forbes.com
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Defeated PBM Reform Bill Fails to Address Core Issues

The FTC's July 2024 report criticized PBM practices, leading to a lawsuit; a defeated bill (HR II Section 227) attempted reform but failed to address core issues like rebates and transparency, potentially increasing costs and administrative burden.

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56% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
nrc.nl
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Biden Commutes Death Sentences Amid Global Rise in Executions

President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, contrasting sharply with former President Trump's pro-death penalty stance; globally, execution rates remain high in countries like China, Iran, and Saudi Arabia, while public support for capital punishment persists in some West...

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
lexpress.fr
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Record Market Share for French Films in 2024 Reflects Societal Concerns

In 2024, French films captured a record 44.4% market share in French cinemas, with several films exceeding 1 million admissions; "En Fanfare," a comedy about deindustrialization, highlights this trend, reflecting broader societal concerns about economic decline and industrial shifts.

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
dw.com
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New Orleans Attack: 15 Dead, ISIS Flag Found in Suspect's Vehicle

A mass casualty incident in New Orleans' French Quarter on January 1st resulted in 15 deaths and multiple injuries after a vehicle drove into a crowd; the 42-year-old US army veteran suspect, who was killed by police, had an ISIS flag in his vehicle and may have had accomplices; the FBI is investiga...

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
foxnews.com
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Military Veterans Allegedly Perpetrate New Year's Day Terrorist Attacks

Two suspected terrorist attacks on New Year's Day, allegedly committed by former and active-duty U.S. military personnel, resulted in 14 deaths in New Orleans and the death of the attacker in Las Vegas; a study shows 25% of those plotting mass-casualty extremist crimes from 1990-2022 had military ba...

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
us.cnn.com
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Minimum Wage Hikes Impact 9.2 Million Workers

On January 1, 2024, minimum wage increased in 21 states, affecting 9.2 million workers and boosting pay by $5.7 billion; additional increases occurred in various cities, spurred by inflation and labor movements pushing for a $17 federal minimum wage, which currently stands at $7.25.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
npr.org
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Surge in Homeless Seniors Driven by Inflation and Housing Crisis

The number of homeless seniors in the U.S. is tripling between 2019 and 2030 due to inflation, rising rents, and lack of affordable housing; this is exemplified by Kim Hilton, a 68-year-old diabetic in Montana who lost his legs due to prolonged homelessness.

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24% Bias Score

No Poverty
faz.net
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ISIS-Inspired Attack in New Orleans

A man inspired by ISIS drove a car into a crowd in New Orleans on New Year's Eve, killing one and injuring several; this is the first such attack in the US since 2016.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
forbes.com
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University R&D Spending in Social Sciences and Psychology

In Fiscal Year 2023, US universities spent over \$108.8 billion on R\&D, with the University of Michigan leading in social science research spending at \$217.5 million, followed by Harvard at \$169.2 million; UNC Chapel Hill led in psychology research spending at \$56.6 million.

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28% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality