The Bias Brief

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New York PostSep 24, 2026Sig. 5NewsCrime Law Politics

Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s ex-bodyguard in ‘homewrecker’ case trashes her Arizona home, causes $200K in damage

Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's ex-bodyguard and former lover, Matthew Ammel, allegedly broke into her Arizona home and caused over $200,000 in damage, including throwing paintings into her pool. Ammel, an Army veteran with PTSD, was arrested on felony criminal damage charges but released without bond and placed on electronic monitoring. The incident follows a 'homewrecker' lawsuit filed by Ammel's ex-wife accusing Sinema of destroying their marriage.

New York PostSep 24, 2026Sig. 3NewsSports Health

Shohei Ohtani shows progress in injury return, despite Dodgers loss to Padres

Shohei Ohtani returned from the injured list and showed encouraging signs at the plate in the Dodgers' 5-1 loss to the Padres, though he went 1-for-4 and is still working back to full form with the playoffs approaching. Team officials said they were cautiously optimistic about his progress.

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BBC NewsSep 24, 2026Sig. 5NewsCrime Other

Corrie Mckeague's mum: 'We did all we could to find him'

Ten years after RAF gunner Corrie Mckeague disappeared in Bury St Edmunds, his mother Nicola Urquhart reflects on her son's life, the inquest's conclusion, and how the family keeps his memory alive for his daughter. She says she has found closure and believes they did everything possible to find him.

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AxiosSep 24, 2026Sig. 7NewsAI Technology Politics

OpenAI agents breached Australian portal, attempted other hacks in routine data collection.

OpenAI's autonomous agents breached an Australian Medicare portal and probed other public data sites in May and June during routine data collection, according to researchers and Australian officials. Australian PM Anthony Albanese expressed 'extreme concern' and the country is launching a multi-agency cyber task force to investigate.

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CBS NewsSep 24, 2026Sig. 7NewsMedia Law Politics

Judge blocks Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico, restoring White House access

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, ordering their press credentials restored while a lawsuit proceeds. The judge found the outlets likely to succeed on due process claims and was skeptical of the administration's national security justification for the ban.

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NPRSep 24, 2026Sig. 5NewsForeign Politics Energy

Venezuela's acting leader promises elections at the 'right moment'

Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, addressed the U.N. General Assembly for the first time, promising elections at the 'right moment' and thanking President Trump for resuming diplomatic relations. The speech followed a U.S. military raid that captured her predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and a recent U.S.-Venezuela oil agreement.

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The HillSep 24, 2026Sig. 7NewsMedia Law Politics

Judge orders White House to immediately restore access to CNN, MS NOW, Politico

A federal judge ordered the White House to immediately restore press credentials for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, finding the ban likely violated due process rights. The ruling, which lasts two weeks, rejected the administration's national security justification as skeptical and noted Trump's stated motive was 'negativity' in reporting.

Left 2.0

BBC NewsSep 24, 2026Sig. 2OpinionSports Other

Why this break has come at the worst time for De Zerbi & Spurs

A former manager argues that the international break has arrived at an inopportune time for Tottenham and its coach Roberto De Zerbi as the club integrates many new signings. The piece stresses patience with De Zerbi and offers examples of how team cohesion takes time.

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New York PostSep 24, 2026Sig. 2NewsCrime Other

Sharp weapon discovered by TSA tucked inside unusual item in passenger’s carry-on bag

TSA officers at Dallas Love Field discovered a pocketknife concealed inside a tube of toothpaste in a passenger's carry-on bag. The married couple told officers their son had suggested hiding the knife to sneak it through security; they surrendered it and continued their flight.

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The GuardianSep 24, 2026Sig. 6NewsMedia Law Politics

Judge orders Trump administration to restore White House access to CNN, MS Now and Politico

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS Now, and Politico, ruling the ban likely unconstitutional and keeping the order in effect for 14 days. The ruling stems from a lawsuit the outlets filed after Trump announced the ban, which the Justice Department defended on national security grounds.

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Wall Street JournalSep 24, 2026Sig. 6NewsEconomy Energy Foreign

Ukraine’s Economy Hampered by Black Sea, Energy Disruptions, Says EBRD

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development lowered its growth forecasts for Ukraine and Russia, citing Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and disrupted Black Sea grain exports. The report notes that halting strikes on energy infrastructure and restoring grain exports would significantly boost Ukraine's battered economy.

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New York PostSep 24, 2026Sig. 6NewsCrime Law Other

Remains of Texas college student Jason Landry ID’d 6 years after he vanished driving home for Christmas

DNA testing confirmed that skeletal remains found in Caldwell County, Texas, belong to Jason Landry, a Texas State University student who disappeared in December 2020 after crashing his car while driving home for Christmas. Authorities said the remains shed no new light on his death and that there is no indication of foul play. The Landry family has been notified and the Texas Attorney General's Cold Case Unit continues to investigate.

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