British Couple Arrested in Afghanistan for Teaching Parenting Skills
A British couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, were arrested in Afghanistan on February 1st for teaching parenting skills, raising concerns about the Taliban's suppression of women's education and the safety of aid workers; their release is pending further evaluation.
British Couple Arrested in Afghanistan for Teaching Parenting Skills
A British couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, were arrested in Afghanistan on February 1st for teaching parenting skills, raising concerns about the Taliban's suppression of women's education and the safety of aid workers; their release is pending further evaluation.
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56% Bias Score
German Youth Vote Fuels Rise of Far-Right and Far-Left Parties
In Germany's recent Bundestag elections, the far-right AfD received 20.8% of the vote, a 4.1% increase from European elections, with strong support from young people citing concerns about immigration and safety; simultaneously, the far-left Die Linke gained 25 seats, also popular among young voters.
German Youth Vote Fuels Rise of Far-Right and Far-Left Parties
In Germany's recent Bundestag elections, the far-right AfD received 20.8% of the vote, a 4.1% increase from European elections, with strong support from young people citing concerns about immigration and safety; simultaneously, the far-left Die Linke gained 25 seats, also popular among young voters.
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60% Bias Score
Putin Open to US Cooperation, Comments on Trump's Ukraine Policy
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed openness to US cooperation on defense spending, aluminum, and rare earth minerals, while commenting on Trump's approach to the Ukraine conflict. Trump stated his team is in constant contact with Russia, reported a phone call with Putin, and said a deal on U...
Putin Open to US Cooperation, Comments on Trump's Ukraine Policy
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed openness to US cooperation on defense spending, aluminum, and rare earth minerals, while commenting on Trump's approach to the Ukraine conflict. Trump stated his team is in constant contact with Russia, reported a phone call with Putin, and said a deal on U...
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44% Bias Score
Netherlands, UK Fuel Deadly Kush Epidemic in Sierra Leone
A report by Clingendael and Global Initiative reveals that the Netherlands and the UK are the main suppliers of Kush, a deadly synthetic drug causing an epidemic in Sierra Leone, with a 300kg shipment seized from the Netherlands in 2024, and government officials allegedly involved in the import.
Netherlands, UK Fuel Deadly Kush Epidemic in Sierra Leone
A report by Clingendael and Global Initiative reveals that the Netherlands and the UK are the main suppliers of Kush, a deadly synthetic drug causing an epidemic in Sierra Leone, with a 300kg shipment seized from the Netherlands in 2024, and government officials allegedly involved in the import.
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40% Bias Score
Netanyahu's Syria Proposal Sparks Regional Divisions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's call for southern Syria's demilitarization and protection of its Druze population sparked diverse reactions, with some supporting peace while others fearing Syrian division and foreign intervention; this follows a video appeal by Druze villagers near the G...
Netanyahu's Syria Proposal Sparks Regional Divisions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's call for southern Syria's demilitarization and protection of its Druze population sparked diverse reactions, with some supporting peace while others fearing Syrian division and foreign intervention; this follows a video appeal by Druze villagers near the G...
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48% Bias Score
Crunchbase's AI Platform Predicts Startup Success
Crunchbase launched an AI platform to predict startup funding success with up to 99 percent accuracy, using a combination of private, public, and user engagement data, while other platforms offer AI-driven investment analysis tools.
Crunchbase's AI Platform Predicts Startup Success
Crunchbase launched an AI platform to predict startup funding success with up to 99 percent accuracy, using a combination of private, public, and user engagement data, while other platforms offer AI-driven investment analysis tools.
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56% Bias Score
Appeals Court Upholds Theranos Convictions
A US appeals court upheld the convictions of Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani for defrauding investors in their blood-testing company, Theranos, rejecting their appeals and affirming their 2022 sentences; Holmes will pay $452 million in restitution, though enforcement is on hold.
Appeals Court Upholds Theranos Convictions
A US appeals court upheld the convictions of Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani for defrauding investors in their blood-testing company, Theranos, rejecting their appeals and affirming their 2022 sentences; Holmes will pay $452 million in restitution, though enforcement is on hold.
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44% Bias Score
Lawsuit Filed Against Elon Musk Over Email Demanding Federal Employee Performance Reports
Labor unions and advocacy groups filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk for an email demanding federal employees report work achievements or face termination, citing OPM's lack of authority and generating conflicting responses from various federal agencies, with some advising non-compliance and others co...
Lawsuit Filed Against Elon Musk Over Email Demanding Federal Employee Performance Reports
Labor unions and advocacy groups filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk for an email demanding federal employees report work achievements or face termination, citing OPM's lack of authority and generating conflicting responses from various federal agencies, with some advising non-compliance and others co...
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44% Bias Score
AfD Wins Magdeburg Election Amidst Migration Debate
In Magdeburg, Germany, the far-right AfD won the most votes in recent elections, surpassing the CDU and SPD. This followed a December Christmas market attack by a Saudi Arabian man, sparking debate about migration and economic inequality, particularly in the former East Germany, where the AfD gained...
AfD Wins Magdeburg Election Amidst Migration Debate
In Magdeburg, Germany, the far-right AfD won the most votes in recent elections, surpassing the CDU and SPD. This followed a December Christmas market attack by a Saudi Arabian man, sparking debate about migration and economic inequality, particularly in the former East Germany, where the AfD gained...
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40% Bias Score
Mother in Yekaterinburg Hospitalizes One-Year-Old Son After Severe Assault
A mother in Yekaterinburg, Russia, severely beat her one-year-old son, causing a traumatic brain injury and concussion; she delayed seeking medical help for five days. The child is hospitalized, and his siblings are in temporary protective custody while the mother faces criminal charges.
Mother in Yekaterinburg Hospitalizes One-Year-Old Son After Severe Assault
A mother in Yekaterinburg, Russia, severely beat her one-year-old son, causing a traumatic brain injury and concussion; she delayed seeking medical help for five days. The child is hospitalized, and his siblings are in temporary protective custody while the mother faces criminal charges.
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64% Bias Score
Antitrust Reform Crucial for Reviving Western Economic Growth
Slow economic growth in the U.S. and EU is linked to market distortions; reforms including recalibrating antitrust laws to promote competition and innovation are needed to boost competitiveness, as illustrated by the EU's new policy direction.
Antitrust Reform Crucial for Reviving Western Economic Growth
Slow economic growth in the U.S. and EU is linked to market distortions; reforms including recalibrating antitrust laws to promote competition and innovation are needed to boost competitiveness, as illustrated by the EU's new policy direction.
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40% Bias Score
House GOP Budget Faces Medicaid Cut Backlash
The House GOP is voting Tuesday on a budget blueprint including nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts, causing internal dissent and threatening passage, while differing from the Senate plan that omits these cuts.
House GOP Budget Faces Medicaid Cut Backlash
The House GOP is voting Tuesday on a budget blueprint including nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts, causing internal dissent and threatening passage, while differing from the Senate plan that omits these cuts.
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48% Bias Score