New Orleans Car-Ramming Attack Kills 10
A car-ramming attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter on January 1, 2024, at approximately 2:30 a.m. CT, left at least 10 dead and 30 injured; the suspect, who was shot and killed by police, allegedly drove a pickup truck through barricades into a crowd of New Year's Eve revelers.
New Orleans Car-Ramming Attack Kills 10
A car-ramming attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter on January 1, 2024, at approximately 2:30 a.m. CT, left at least 10 dead and 30 injured; the suspect, who was shot and killed by police, allegedly drove a pickup truck through barricades into a crowd of New Year's Eve revelers.
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40% Bias Score
Panama Regains Control of Panama Canal
On December 31, 1999, Panama officially regained control of the Panama Canal from the United States, ending a long period of US control marked by protests and violence, culminating in a peaceful transfer of sovereignty.
Panama Regains Control of Panama Canal
On December 31, 1999, Panama officially regained control of the Panama Canal from the United States, ending a long period of US control marked by protests and violence, culminating in a peaceful transfer of sovereignty.
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44% Bias Score
China Denies Involvement in US Treasury Department Cyberattack
The US Treasury Department confirmed a significant cybersecurity incident, reportedly linked to a Chinese state-sponsored actor, resulting in unauthorized access to non-classified documents; China denies involvement.
China Denies Involvement in US Treasury Department Cyberattack
The US Treasury Department confirmed a significant cybersecurity incident, reportedly linked to a Chinese state-sponsored actor, resulting in unauthorized access to non-classified documents; China denies involvement.
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32% Bias Score
Medicare Drug Cost Cap Set at $2,000 Annually Starting in 2025
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 caps out-of-pocket Medicare Part D prescription drug costs at $2,000 annually starting in 2025, benefiting over 3 million enrollees initially, rising to over 4 million by 2029, with roughly 40% seeing annual savings of at least $1,000; insurers received roughly $5...
Medicare Drug Cost Cap Set at $2,000 Annually Starting in 2025
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 caps out-of-pocket Medicare Part D prescription drug costs at $2,000 annually starting in 2025, benefiting over 3 million enrollees initially, rising to over 4 million by 2029, with roughly 40% seeing annual savings of at least $1,000; insurers received roughly $5...
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36% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Threatens \$1 Billion in Small Business Revenue
A potential TikTok ban in the US could cost small businesses over \$1 billion in monthly revenue, forcing them to migrate to other platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, though concerns remain about maintaining reach and ease of use.
TikTok Ban Threatens \$1 Billion in Small Business Revenue
A potential TikTok ban in the US could cost small businesses over \$1 billion in monthly revenue, forcing them to migrate to other platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, though concerns remain about maintaining reach and ease of use.
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48% Bias Score
Economist Predicts Negative Economic Impact of Restricting Immigration in 2025
The Economist predicts that in 2025, many countries will attempt to restrict immigration to appease voters, which will negatively impact their economies; however, countries like Japan plan to welcome immigrants to address labor shortages.
Economist Predicts Negative Economic Impact of Restricting Immigration in 2025
The Economist predicts that in 2025, many countries will attempt to restrict immigration to appease voters, which will negatively impact their economies; however, countries like Japan plan to welcome immigrants to address labor shortages.
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52% Bias Score
Georgia Judge Found Dead After Election Loss
Georgia State Court Judge Stephen Yekel, 74, was found dead in his courtroom on December 12, 2023, in an apparent suicide, following an unsuccessful reelection bid and a denied resignation request.
Georgia Judge Found Dead After Election Loss
Georgia State Court Judge Stephen Yekel, 74, was found dead in his courtroom on December 12, 2023, in an apparent suicide, following an unsuccessful reelection bid and a denied resignation request.
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32% Bias Score
US Designates Detained Teacher in Russia as Wrongfully Detained
The US government has designated Marc Fogel, an American teacher serving a 14-year sentence in a Russian hard labor camp for cannabis possession, as "wrongfully detained," prompting active diplomatic efforts for his release following years of failed appeals and family pleas.
US Designates Detained Teacher in Russia as Wrongfully Detained
The US government has designated Marc Fogel, an American teacher serving a 14-year sentence in a Russian hard labor camp for cannabis possession, as "wrongfully detained," prompting active diplomatic efforts for his release following years of failed appeals and family pleas.
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56% Bias Score
New Columbia River Treaty Awaits Finalization
A new agreement-in-principle for the Columbia River Treaty, aiming to replace a 60-year-old pact, is set to be finalized by January 20th, offering updated terms addressing past environmental damage, incorporating Indigenous participation, and securing the river's future, though it involves substanti...
New Columbia River Treaty Awaits Finalization
A new agreement-in-principle for the Columbia River Treaty, aiming to replace a 60-year-old pact, is set to be finalized by January 20th, offering updated terms addressing past environmental damage, incorporating Indigenous participation, and securing the river's future, though it involves substanti...
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32% Bias Score
2025 World Juniors: Final Preliminary Round Sets Quarterfinal Matchups
The final day of the 2025 World Juniors preliminary round features four crucial games: Canada vs. USA, Finland vs. Latvia, Sweden vs. Czechia, and Kazakhstan vs. Switzerland, determining quarterfinal matchups and relegation.
2025 World Juniors: Final Preliminary Round Sets Quarterfinal Matchups
The final day of the 2025 World Juniors preliminary round features four crucial games: Canada vs. USA, Finland vs. Latvia, Sweden vs. Czechia, and Kazakhstan vs. Switzerland, determining quarterfinal matchups and relegation.
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40% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Threatens \$1 Billion in Small Business Revenue
A potential TikTok ban by January 19th could cost small businesses over \$1 billion in monthly revenue, forcing them to migrate to other platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, potentially impacting their ability to reach customers, especially teens.
TikTok Ban Threatens \$1 Billion in Small Business Revenue
A potential TikTok ban by January 19th could cost small businesses over \$1 billion in monthly revenue, forcing them to migrate to other platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, potentially impacting their ability to reach customers, especially teens.
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48% Bias Score
US Libraries Report 2024's Most Borrowed Books: Escapism and Social Issues
Public libraries across the US, including those in Texas, Chicago, Cincinnati, Utah, San Francisco, and Seattle, reported 2024's most borrowed books, revealing a trend towards escapist fiction alongside a notable interest in books addressing social and environmental issues.
US Libraries Report 2024's Most Borrowed Books: Escapism and Social Issues
Public libraries across the US, including those in Texas, Chicago, Cincinnati, Utah, San Francisco, and Seattle, reported 2024's most borrowed books, revealing a trend towards escapist fiction alongside a notable interest in books addressing social and environmental issues.
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32% Bias Score