LGBTQ+ News 2024: Triumphs and Turmoil
The year 2024 saw a surge in LGBTQ+ visibility, marked by the tragic death of transgender teen Nex Benedict, controversies around transgender athletes, the rise of pop star Chappell Roan, Sarah McBride's historic election, and a Supreme Court case potentially restricting gender-affirming care for mi...
LGBTQ+ News 2024: Triumphs and Turmoil
The year 2024 saw a surge in LGBTQ+ visibility, marked by the tragic death of transgender teen Nex Benedict, controversies around transgender athletes, the rise of pop star Chappell Roan, Sarah McBride's historic election, and a Supreme Court case potentially restricting gender-affirming care for mi...
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44% Bias Score
Record 2024 Tornado Outbreaks Cost Billions, Raise Climate Change Concerns
The U.S. recorded 1,762 tornadoes in 2024, the highest number in a decade, causing 24 weather disasters exceeding \$1 billion in damage each; six of these were tornado outbreaks, with the July outbreak producing over 79 tornadoes across five states, causing \$2.4 billion in damage.
Record 2024 Tornado Outbreaks Cost Billions, Raise Climate Change Concerns
The U.S. recorded 1,762 tornadoes in 2024, the highest number in a decade, causing 24 weather disasters exceeding \$1 billion in damage each; six of these were tornado outbreaks, with the July outbreak producing over 79 tornadoes across five states, causing \$2.4 billion in damage.
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24% Bias Score
Corporate DEI Programs Face Backlash in 2024
In 2024, facing social and political pressure, many major US corporations reduced or ended their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs; several states also banned DEI in public universities, reversing a trend of widespread corporate support following the 2020 social justice movement.
Corporate DEI Programs Face Backlash in 2024
In 2024, facing social and political pressure, many major US corporations reduced or ended their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs; several states also banned DEI in public universities, reversing a trend of widespread corporate support following the 2020 social justice movement.
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44% Bias Score
Severe Weather System to Impact Southeast and East Coast, Following Deadly Tornadoes
A severe weather system, following deadly tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi, is expected to bring tornadoes and thunderstorms to the Southeast and East Coast on Sunday, causing power outages affecting over 180,000 people and flight delays at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Severe Weather System to Impact Southeast and East Coast, Following Deadly Tornadoes
A severe weather system, following deadly tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi, is expected to bring tornadoes and thunderstorms to the Southeast and East Coast on Sunday, causing power outages affecting over 180,000 people and flight delays at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
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24% Bias Score
Norovirus Outbreaks Surge in the U.S., Exceeding Previous Years' Winter Peaks
Norovirus outbreaks are surging in the U.S. this winter, with 91 outbreaks reported during the week of December 5th—surpassing previous years' maximum of 65 outbreaks for that week—according to the CDC. The virus, highly contagious and responsible for millions of illnesses annually, necessitates pre...
Norovirus Outbreaks Surge in the U.S., Exceeding Previous Years' Winter Peaks
Norovirus outbreaks are surging in the U.S. this winter, with 91 outbreaks reported during the week of December 5th—surpassing previous years' maximum of 65 outbreaks for that week—according to the CDC. The virus, highly contagious and responsible for millions of illnesses annually, necessitates pre...
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12% Bias Score
U.S. Homelessness Rises 18% in 2024 Amidst Housing Crisis and Natural Disasters
A new report reveals an 18% increase in U.S. homelessness in 2024, impacting over 771,000 people, with families experiencing the largest surge (39%), while veterans saw an 8% decrease; the rise is linked to the affordable housing crisis, inflation, natural disasters, and immigration.
U.S. Homelessness Rises 18% in 2024 Amidst Housing Crisis and Natural Disasters
A new report reveals an 18% increase in U.S. homelessness in 2024, impacting over 771,000 people, with families experiencing the largest surge (39%), while veterans saw an 8% decrease; the rise is linked to the affordable housing crisis, inflation, natural disasters, and immigration.
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24% Bias Score
US Designates Teacher Wrongfully Detained in Russia
The U.S. State Department has designated Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania history teacher serving a 14-year sentence in Russia for drug possession, as wrongfully detained, shifting his case to the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs to expedite his release.
US Designates Teacher Wrongfully Detained in Russia
The U.S. State Department has designated Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania history teacher serving a 14-year sentence in Russia for drug possession, as wrongfully detained, shifting his case to the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs to expedite his release.
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40% Bias Score
Competing Amicus Briefs Filed in Supreme Court Regarding TikTok
Republican attorneys general from Virginia and Montana, along with President-elect Trump, filed amicus briefs with the Supreme Court regarding TikTok's US operations; state attorneys general want TikTok to sever ties with the CCP due to data security concerns, while Trump wants to postpone a ban unt...
Competing Amicus Briefs Filed in Supreme Court Regarding TikTok
Republican attorneys general from Virginia and Montana, along with President-elect Trump, filed amicus briefs with the Supreme Court regarding TikTok's US operations; state attorneys general want TikTok to sever ties with the CCP due to data security concerns, while Trump wants to postpone a ban unt...
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60% Bias Score
Brutal Beating of Inmate Robert Brooks Sparks Outrage and Calls for Reform in New York Correctional System
Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old Black man, died on December 10th in a New York hospital after being violently beaten by correctional officers at the Marcy Correctional Facility in Oneida County, New York, sparking outrage and reigniting the debate on racism and violence in the US justice system; 13 off...
Brutal Beating of Inmate Robert Brooks Sparks Outrage and Calls for Reform in New York Correctional System
Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old Black man, died on December 10th in a New York hospital after being violently beaten by correctional officers at the Marcy Correctional Facility in Oneida County, New York, sparking outrage and reigniting the debate on racism and violence in the US justice system; 13 off...
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32% Bias Score
Michigan Man Beaten to Death While Saving Dog
On Christmas Eve in Madison Heights, Michigan, Robert \"Bobby\" Cavanaugh, 60, was beaten to death with a pipe by Rodney Beasley, 68, after intervening in an incident of animal abuse; Beasley has been arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, but charges may be upgraded.
Michigan Man Beaten to Death While Saving Dog
On Christmas Eve in Madison Heights, Michigan, Robert \"Bobby\" Cavanaugh, 60, was beaten to death with a pipe by Rodney Beasley, 68, after intervening in an incident of animal abuse; Beasley has been arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, but charges may be upgraded.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Seeks Delay in TikTok Ban, Prioritizing Political Resolution
President-elect Donald Trump urged the Supreme Court to postpone the January 19, 2025 deadline for a TikTok ban in the U.S., seeking a political solution while acknowledging national security concerns raised by the bipartisan Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.
Trump Seeks Delay in TikTok Ban, Prioritizing Political Resolution
President-elect Donald Trump urged the Supreme Court to postpone the January 19, 2025 deadline for a TikTok ban in the U.S., seeking a political solution while acknowledging national security concerns raised by the bipartisan Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.
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36% Bias Score
Record High US Homelessness in 2024: 18% Increase Driven by Systemic Issues
A record 771,480 people experienced homelessness in the US in January 2024, an 18% increase year-over-year, primarily due to affordable housing shortages, inflation, and the end of pandemic aid; this disproportionately impacted families and Black Americans.
Record High US Homelessness in 2024: 18% Increase Driven by Systemic Issues
A record 771,480 people experienced homelessness in the US in January 2024, an 18% increase year-over-year, primarily due to affordable housing shortages, inflation, and the end of pandemic aid; this disproportionately impacted families and Black Americans.
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40% Bias Score