November 2024
December 2024
Smugglers Abandon 10-Year-Old Child at Texas Border
A 10-year-old Salvadoran boy was found abandoned and crying near the US-Mexico border in Maverick County, Texas, by Texas DPS officers after being abandoned by smugglers; this is the second such incident this week, following the discovery of a two-year-old girl in similar circumstances.
Smugglers Abandon 10-Year-Old Child at Texas Border
A 10-year-old Salvadoran boy was found abandoned and crying near the US-Mexico border in Maverick County, Texas, by Texas DPS officers after being abandoned by smugglers; this is the second such incident this week, following the discovery of a two-year-old girl in similar circumstances.
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60% Bias Score
Declining US Support Among EU Citizens Highlights Growing EU Autonomy
A Bertelsmann Stiftung survey reveals that 49% of EU citizens no longer consider the US their most important ally, with younger, less-educated, left-leaning individuals showing less support, while a majority favor reduced US cooperation and a more active EU role in foreign policy.
Declining US Support Among EU Citizens Highlights Growing EU Autonomy
A Bertelsmann Stiftung survey reveals that 49% of EU citizens no longer consider the US their most important ally, with younger, less-educated, left-leaning individuals showing less support, while a majority favor reduced US cooperation and a more active EU role in foreign policy.
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24% Bias Score
Bomb Threats Target Three Connecticut Democratic Lawmakers
On Thursday, November 23, 2023, three Democratic U.S. Representatives from Connecticut—Jim Himes, Joe Courtney, and John Larson—were targeted by bomb threats at their homes. Law enforcement responded to each threat, finding no devices. The threats come after similar incidents targeting Trump appoint...
Bomb Threats Target Three Connecticut Democratic Lawmakers
On Thursday, November 23, 2023, three Democratic U.S. Representatives from Connecticut—Jim Himes, Joe Courtney, and John Larson—were targeted by bomb threats at their homes. Law enforcement responded to each threat, finding no devices. The threats come after similar incidents targeting Trump appoint...
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28% Bias Score
German Nuclear Restart: Conflicting Accounts and Political Decision-Making
In early 2022, German energy companies initially opposed restarting nuclear plants due to perceived high hurdles (fuel procurement time, low benefit) and financial risk, but the situation changed due to increased energy crisis. Later, inconsistencies emerged over the assessment of hurdles and the wi...
German Nuclear Restart: Conflicting Accounts and Political Decision-Making
In early 2022, German energy companies initially opposed restarting nuclear plants due to perceived high hurdles (fuel procurement time, low benefit) and financial risk, but the situation changed due to increased energy crisis. Later, inconsistencies emerged over the assessment of hurdles and the wi...
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56% Bias Score
BRICS Economic Weakness Undermines Claims of Western Financial Decline
Despite claims of a rising BRICS alternative to the Western economic order, the article argues this is premature due to significant internal economic and political challenges within Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, undermining their capacity to replace Western financial dominance.
BRICS Economic Weakness Undermines Claims of Western Financial Decline
Despite claims of a rising BRICS alternative to the Western economic order, the article argues this is premature due to significant internal economic and political challenges within Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, undermining their capacity to replace Western financial dominance.
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68% Bias Score
TikTok Accused of Influencing Romanian Election
Romania's Supreme Council of National Defence accused TikTok of promoting far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu by failing to label his campaign content as political advertising, leading to allegations of electoral manipulation, a nationwide platform suspension request, and an unprecedent...
TikTok Accused of Influencing Romanian Election
Romania's Supreme Council of National Defence accused TikTok of promoting far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu by failing to label his campaign content as political advertising, leading to allegations of electoral manipulation, a nationwide platform suspension request, and an unprecedent...
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52% Bias Score
Merkel's Memoir Sparks Debate on NATO, Russian Gas, and Eurozone Crisis
Angela Merkel's new memoir, "Freedom," details her 16-year chancellorship, prompting debate about her decisions on Ukraine/Georgia's NATO bids, Germany's energy reliance on Russia, and handling of the Greek debt crisis; critics cite these as contributing to current geopolitical and economic challeng...
Merkel's Memoir Sparks Debate on NATO, Russian Gas, and Eurozone Crisis
Angela Merkel's new memoir, "Freedom," details her 16-year chancellorship, prompting debate about her decisions on Ukraine/Georgia's NATO bids, Germany's energy reliance on Russia, and handling of the Greek debt crisis; critics cite these as contributing to current geopolitical and economic challeng...
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48% Bias Score
Georgia Suspends EU Membership Bid Until 2028
Following the European Parliament's condemnation of Georgia's October 26 elections, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced the suspension of the country's EU membership bid until 2028, citing the EU's rejection of Georgian sovereignty and vowing to refuse EU funding; protests erupted in Tbilisi.
Georgia Suspends EU Membership Bid Until 2028
Following the European Parliament's condemnation of Georgia's October 26 elections, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced the suspension of the country's EU membership bid until 2028, citing the EU's rejection of Georgian sovereignty and vowing to refuse EU funding; protests erupted in Tbilisi.
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40% Bias Score
Georgia Pauses EU Bid Amid Mass Protests
Thousands of Georgians protested in Tbilisi on Thursday night against their government's decision to pause EU accession efforts until 2028, prompting riot police intervention and a call for new elections by President Salome Zourabichvili.
Georgia Pauses EU Bid Amid Mass Protests
Thousands of Georgians protested in Tbilisi on Thursday night against their government's decision to pause EU accession efforts until 2028, prompting riot police intervention and a call for new elections by President Salome Zourabichvili.
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40% Bias Score
Georgia Halts EU Talks Amid Protests and Accusations of Authoritarianism
Following the Georgian government's decision to halt EU accession talks, thousands protested in Tbilisi on Thursday, prompting a forceful police response resulting in injuries and arrests; President Zourabichvili joined the demonstrations and demanded a re-run of the disputed October election.
Georgia Halts EU Talks Amid Protests and Accusations of Authoritarianism
Following the Georgian government's decision to halt EU accession talks, thousands protested in Tbilisi on Thursday, prompting a forceful police response resulting in injuries and arrests; President Zourabichvili joined the demonstrations and demanded a re-run of the disputed October election.
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36% Bias Score
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, sparking outrage and accusations of bias within Israel.
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, sparking outrage and accusations of bias within Israel.
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36% Bias Score
80th Anniversary of Thiaroye Massacre Highlights Unresolved Questions
On December 1, 1944, French officers killed at least 35 West African soldiers at the Thiaroye military camp near Dakar, Senegal, after the soldiers demanded their overdue pay; the exact number of victims remains unknown, sparking controversy and calls for further investigation.
80th Anniversary of Thiaroye Massacre Highlights Unresolved Questions
On December 1, 1944, French officers killed at least 35 West African soldiers at the Thiaroye military camp near Dakar, Senegal, after the soldiers demanded their overdue pay; the exact number of victims remains unknown, sparking controversy and calls for further investigation.
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20% Bias Score