Third US Bird Flu Case with Unknown Source Raises Surveillance Concerns
A child in San Francisco is the third confirmed US bird flu case with an unknown infection source, raising concerns about potential underreporting as the CDC confirms 67 cases nationwide since April 2024, mostly linked to infected livestock; health officials stress the risk to the general public rem...
Third US Bird Flu Case with Unknown Source Raises Surveillance Concerns
A child in San Francisco is the third confirmed US bird flu case with an unknown infection source, raising concerns about potential underreporting as the CDC confirms 67 cases nationwide since April 2024, mostly linked to infected livestock; health officials stress the risk to the general public rem...
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Court Convicts Ayaslı in Borajet Sale, US Lawsuit Continues
A Turkish court convicted Yalçın Ayaslı for fraud in the sale of Borajet to Sezgin Baran Korkmaz due to accounting discrepancies and missing aircraft parts; Ayaslı's lawyers will appeal, citing a prior acquittal overturned on procedural grounds, while a parallel lawsuit is ongoing in the US, allegin...
Turkish Court Convicts Ayaslı in Borajet Sale, US Lawsuit Continues
A Turkish court convicted Yalçın Ayaslı for fraud in the sale of Borajet to Sezgin Baran Korkmaz due to accounting discrepancies and missing aircraft parts; Ayaslı's lawyers will appeal, citing a prior acquittal overturned on procedural grounds, while a parallel lawsuit is ongoing in the US, allegin...
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44% Bias Score
UK Pledges Century-Long Security Partnership with Ukraine Amid US Aid Uncertainty
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Kyiv to sign a 100-year security treaty with Ukraine, promising continued support amid concerns over reduced US aid under President-elect Donald Trump; the treaty includes defense cooperation and economic recovery funding.
UK Pledges Century-Long Security Partnership with Ukraine Amid US Aid Uncertainty
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Kyiv to sign a 100-year security treaty with Ukraine, promising continued support amid concerns over reduced US aid under President-elect Donald Trump; the treaty includes defense cooperation and economic recovery funding.
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Social Security Fairness Act Increases Benefits for Millions of Retirees
President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act on January 5th, 2025, retroactively eliminating the WEP and GPO, increasing Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million public sector retirees by an average of $360 per month, starting in 2024, with some seeing increases exceeding $1000.
Social Security Fairness Act Increases Benefits for Millions of Retirees
President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act on January 5th, 2025, retroactively eliminating the WEP and GPO, increasing Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million public sector retirees by an average of $360 per month, starting in 2024, with some seeing increases exceeding $1000.
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Virginia Man Pleads Not Guilty to Stockpiling Largest-Ever FBI Explosives Cache
A Virginia man, Brad Spafford, was arrested for possessing approximately 150 pipe bombs and other homemade explosives, the largest number in FBI history; he also allegedly used President Biden's photo for target practice, leading to felony charges and pretrial detention.
Virginia Man Pleads Not Guilty to Stockpiling Largest-Ever FBI Explosives Cache
A Virginia man, Brad Spafford, was arrested for possessing approximately 150 pipe bombs and other homemade explosives, the largest number in FBI history; he also allegedly used President Biden's photo for target practice, leading to felony charges and pretrial detention.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Fuels Chinese Competitor Xiaohongshu's Explosive Growth
Due to an imminent US ban starting January 19th, TikTok users are migrating to the Chinese competitor Xiaohongshu, which has secured $917 million in funding and boasts over 300 million monthly users, capitalizing on a strategic marketing campaign on TikTok itself.
TikTok Ban Fuels Chinese Competitor Xiaohongshu's Explosive Growth
Due to an imminent US ban starting January 19th, TikTok users are migrating to the Chinese competitor Xiaohongshu, which has secured $917 million in funding and boasts over 300 million monthly users, capitalizing on a strategic marketing campaign on TikTok itself.
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36% Bias Score
Acosta Defends Press Amid Biden's Warning of Crumbling Free Press
CNN anchor Jim Acosta defended the news media against accusations of being "the enemy of the people," citing President Biden's concerns about a crumbling free press and displaying a supportive sign from a past anti-Trump protest.
Acosta Defends Press Amid Biden's Warning of Crumbling Free Press
CNN anchor Jim Acosta defended the news media against accusations of being "the enemy of the people," citing President Biden's concerns about a crumbling free press and displaying a supportive sign from a past anti-Trump protest.
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56% Bias Score
Diverse Music Lineup Set for Trump's Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration events will feature performances by various artists, including Carrie Underwood, the Village People, Rascal Flatts, and Jason Aldean, aiming to celebrate his victory and promote national unity.
Diverse Music Lineup Set for Trump's Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration events will feature performances by various artists, including Carrie Underwood, the Village People, Rascal Flatts, and Jason Aldean, aiming to celebrate his victory and promote national unity.
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40% Bias Score
TikTok Faces January 19th Deadline Amidst Potential Buyout Offers
Facing a January 19th deadline to divest from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or shut down its U.S. operations, TikTok's future hangs in the balance as various parties, including Frank McCourt and Steven Mnuchin, express interest in acquiring the platform, amid concerns over its algorithm's v...
TikTok Faces January 19th Deadline Amidst Potential Buyout Offers
Facing a January 19th deadline to divest from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or shut down its U.S. operations, TikTok's future hangs in the balance as various parties, including Frank McCourt and Steven Mnuchin, express interest in acquiring the platform, amid concerns over its algorithm's v...
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FDA Proposes Nicotine Limits in Cigarettes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed on Wednesday to limit nicotine in cigarettes to 0.7 milligrams per gram of tobacco, a move projected to prevent 48 million new smokers and lead nearly 13 million current smokers to quit within five years.
FDA Proposes Nicotine Limits in Cigarettes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed on Wednesday to limit nicotine in cigarettes to 0.7 milligrams per gram of tobacco, a move projected to prevent 48 million new smokers and lead nearly 13 million current smokers to quit within five years.
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40% Bias Score
Chinese Nationals on Trial in Landmark Fentanyl Trafficking Case
Two Chinese citizens stand trial in New York for trafficking over 200 kg of fentanyl precursor chemicals from China, enough to kill 25 million, underscoring the scale of the operation and challenges in combating the global opioid crisis.
Chinese Nationals on Trial in Landmark Fentanyl Trafficking Case
Two Chinese citizens stand trial in New York for trafficking over 200 kg of fentanyl precursor chemicals from China, enough to kill 25 million, underscoring the scale of the operation and challenges in combating the global opioid crisis.
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40% Bias Score
UK Delays Chagos Islands Handover Pending Trump Administration Consultation
The UK delayed the Chagos Islands handover to Mauritius due to concerns raised by US President-elect Trump's allies about national security, prioritizing UK interests and the protection of the Diego Garcia military base.
UK Delays Chagos Islands Handover Pending Trump Administration Consultation
The UK delayed the Chagos Islands handover to Mauritius due to concerns raised by US President-elect Trump's allies about national security, prioritizing UK interests and the protection of the Diego Garcia military base.
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40% Bias Score