Opioid Settlement Funds Misallocated: Lack of Lived Experience Input Criticized
A new analysis finds that people with substance use disorder largely lack a formal say in how approximately $50 billion in opioid lawsuit settlement money is being used, with some funds going to efforts such as jail contraband scanners and drug-sniffing dogs, rather than proven recovery programs.
Opioid Settlement Funds Misallocated: Lack of Lived Experience Input Criticized
A new analysis finds that people with substance use disorder largely lack a formal say in how approximately $50 billion in opioid lawsuit settlement money is being used, with some funds going to efforts such as jail contraband scanners and drug-sniffing dogs, rather than proven recovery programs.
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48% Bias Score
Global Democracy Under Siege: Resilience and Rising Threats
Recent events in South Korea, Romania, and Georgia demonstrate both the resilience and vulnerability of democratic systems amidst rising authoritarianism, with the US facing a serious internal threat to its democratic institutions.
Global Democracy Under Siege: Resilience and Rising Threats
Recent events in South Korea, Romania, and Georgia demonstrate both the resilience and vulnerability of democratic systems amidst rising authoritarianism, with the US facing a serious internal threat to its democratic institutions.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Trump Vows Pardons for January 6th Attackers, Reaffirms Divisive Policies
In his first interview since winning reelection, Donald Trump promised to pardon January 6th Capitol attackers, reaffirmed plans for mass deportations and tariffs, and doubled down on his claims of election fraud, despite convictions and ongoing investigations.
Trump Vows Pardons for January 6th Attackers, Reaffirms Divisive Policies
In his first interview since winning reelection, Donald Trump promised to pardon January 6th Capitol attackers, reaffirmed plans for mass deportations and tariffs, and doubled down on his claims of election fraud, despite convictions and ongoing investigations.
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60% Bias Score
Pearl Harbor Attack: A Pivotal Moment in World War II
On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, killing 2,404 Americans and sinking several U.S. Navy battleships, directly causing the United States to enter World War II.
Pearl Harbor Attack: A Pivotal Moment in World War II
On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, killing 2,404 Americans and sinking several U.S. Navy battleships, directly causing the United States to enter World War II.
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52% Bias Score
Eight Years of Disinformation: Russia's Enduring Impact on Western Elections
For eight years, sophisticated disinformation campaigns, including Russian interference, have impacted Western elections, using social media to spread hate speech and influence voters; current content moderation is proving insufficient.
Eight Years of Disinformation: Russia's Enduring Impact on Western Elections
For eight years, sophisticated disinformation campaigns, including Russian interference, have impacted Western elections, using social media to spread hate speech and influence voters; current content moderation is proving insufficient.
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40% Bias Score
Missouri Abortion Ban Delayed Amid Legal Battle
A Missouri court hearing delayed the implementation of a state constitutional amendment that legalized abortion up to fetal viability, leaving pre-existing abortion restrictions in place and access uncertain.
Missouri Abortion Ban Delayed Amid Legal Battle
A Missouri court hearing delayed the implementation of a state constitutional amendment that legalized abortion up to fetal viability, leaving pre-existing abortion restrictions in place and access uncertain.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Administration's Crypto Policy Aims to Make U.S. a Global Leader
Eric Trump forecasts the U.S. becoming the world's leading cryptocurrency power under his father's presidency, citing planned regulatory changes, Bitcoin's price exceeding \$100,000, and Elon Musk's influence in the new administration.
Trump Administration's Crypto Policy Aims to Make U.S. a Global Leader
Eric Trump forecasts the U.S. becoming the world's leading cryptocurrency power under his father's presidency, citing planned regulatory changes, Bitcoin's price exceeding \$100,000, and Elon Musk's influence in the new administration.
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68% Bias Score
Nationwide Milk Testing Ordered for Bird Flu
The U.S. government mandated nationwide testing of raw milk for bird flu starting December 16th, aimed at containing the virus detected in over 700 dairy herds across 15 states since March, despite the low risk to humans from pasteurized milk.
Nationwide Milk Testing Ordered for Bird Flu
The U.S. government mandated nationwide testing of raw milk for bird flu starting December 16th, aimed at containing the virus detected in over 700 dairy herds across 15 states since March, despite the low risk to humans from pasteurized milk.
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24% Bias Score
2025 Social Security COLA Set at 2.5%, Impacting Retiree Budgets
The Social Security Administration announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, significantly lower than the 8.7% increase in 2022, impacting millions of retirees and potentially increasing taxes on benefits for some.
2025 Social Security COLA Set at 2.5%, Impacting Retiree Budgets
The Social Security Administration announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, significantly lower than the 8.7% increase in 2022, impacting millions of retirees and potentially increasing taxes on benefits for some.
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52% Bias Score
Canadian Exporters Hedge Against US Tariff Threat
Facing potential 25% US tariffs, Canadian exporters are increasing US inventory shipments and covering tariff costs for clients, mirroring 2018 responses to steel and aluminum tariffs, while also planning longer-term strategies like increased US production and market diversification.
Canadian Exporters Hedge Against US Tariff Threat
Facing potential 25% US tariffs, Canadian exporters are increasing US inventory shipments and covering tariff costs for clients, mirroring 2018 responses to steel and aluminum tariffs, while also planning longer-term strategies like increased US production and market diversification.
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32% Bias Score
Denied Healthcare: Social Media Outpouring Highlights System Failures
Following the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, social media saw an outpouring of stories about denied healthcare, illustrating the high administrative burden and emotional toll on patients navigating the US healthcare system.
Denied Healthcare: Social Media Outpouring Highlights System Failures
Following the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, social media saw an outpouring of stories about denied healthcare, illustrating the high administrative burden and emotional toll on patients navigating the US healthcare system.
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40% Bias Score
Coal Ash: A Potential $8.4 Billion Source of Rare Earth Elements for the US
A study by the University of Texas at Austin found that coal ash in the United States contains approximately 11 million tons of rare earth elements, valued at $8.4 billion, offering a potential solution to the country's reliance on China for these resources crucial for clean energy technologies.
Coal Ash: A Potential $8.4 Billion Source of Rare Earth Elements for the US
A study by the University of Texas at Austin found that coal ash in the United States contains approximately 11 million tons of rare earth elements, valued at $8.4 billion, offering a potential solution to the country's reliance on China for these resources crucial for clean energy technologies.
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36% Bias Score