November 2024
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Aleppo Airstrikes: 311 Dead After Rebel Takeover
Syrian and Russian warplanes bombed Aleppo on November 30, 2024, after Turkish-backed rebels captured much of the city following four days of fighting, resulting in at least 311 deaths.
Aleppo Airstrikes: 311 Dead After Rebel Takeover
Syrian and Russian warplanes bombed Aleppo on November 30, 2024, after Turkish-backed rebels captured much of the city following four days of fighting, resulting in at least 311 deaths.
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36% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Seize Half of Aleppo in Major Offensive
Syrian rebels seized roughly half of Aleppo, prompting airstrikes and a reported counter-offensive by Assad's forces; the rebels claim control of Aleppo airport, major roads are closed, and thousands of civilians fled, marking the most serious challenge to Assad in years.
Syrian Rebels Seize Half of Aleppo in Major Offensive
Syrian rebels seized roughly half of Aleppo, prompting airstrikes and a reported counter-offensive by Assad's forces; the rebels claim control of Aleppo airport, major roads are closed, and thousands of civilians fled, marking the most serious challenge to Assad in years.
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44% Bias Score
Magic Johnson's 1991 HIV Announcement: A Turning Point in AIDS Awareness
On November 7, 1991, NBA star Earvin "Magic" Johnson publicly revealed his HIV-positive status, shattering societal stigmas and increasing HIV testing rates, particularly among heterosexual Black and Latino men in the US.
Magic Johnson's 1991 HIV Announcement: A Turning Point in AIDS Awareness
On November 7, 1991, NBA star Earvin "Magic" Johnson publicly revealed his HIV-positive status, shattering societal stigmas and increasing HIV testing rates, particularly among heterosexual Black and Latino men in the US.
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40% Bias Score
Canadian News Outlets Sue OpenAI for Copyright Infringement
Five Canadian news companies sued OpenAI on Friday for copyright infringement, claiming OpenAI used their content to train its AI models without permission or compensation, demanding damages and an injunction.
Canadian News Outlets Sue OpenAI for Copyright Infringement
Five Canadian news companies sued OpenAI on Friday for copyright infringement, claiming OpenAI used their content to train its AI models without permission or compensation, demanding damages and an injunction.
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40% Bias Score
Mexico Dismantles Seven Government Watchdogs Amid Democracy Concerns
Mexico's Senate voted Thursday to dismantle seven independent government watchdogs, including the Institute for Information Access and Transparency (INAI), a move critics say weakens democracy and increases the risk of corruption, despite government claims of reduced bureaucracy.
Mexico Dismantles Seven Government Watchdogs Amid Democracy Concerns
Mexico's Senate voted Thursday to dismantle seven independent government watchdogs, including the Institute for Information Access and Transparency (INAI), a move critics say weakens democracy and increases the risk of corruption, despite government claims of reduced bureaucracy.
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40% Bias Score
Mexico Eliminates Independent Agencies, Raising Transparency Concerns
Mexico's Senate eliminated seven independent agencies, including the body overseeing freedom of information requests, raising concerns about transparency and potential trade disputes, despite government claims it will improve efficiency and reduce corruption.
Mexico Eliminates Independent Agencies, Raising Transparency Concerns
Mexico's Senate eliminated seven independent agencies, including the body overseeing freedom of information requests, raising concerns about transparency and potential trade disputes, despite government claims it will improve efficiency and reduce corruption.
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52% Bias Score
Russian Shelling Kills Two in Kherson Amidst Rising Tensions
Russian shelling of a Kherson bus stop killed two and injured one, while a separate drone attack injured two more, amidst escalating tensions and potential negotiations.
Russian Shelling Kills Two in Kherson Amidst Rising Tensions
Russian shelling of a Kherson bus stop killed two and injured one, while a separate drone attack injured two more, amidst escalating tensions and potential negotiations.
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44% Bias Score
Far-Right Populist Wins 22.9% in Romanian Presidential Election, Raising Concerns of Russian Interference
In Romania's first round of presidential elections, far-right populist-nationalist Cฤlin Georgescu secured 22.9% of the vote, prompting a recount and raising concerns about Russian interference, given his anti-NATO, pro-Russia stance and use of TikTok to reach millions.
Far-Right Populist Wins 22.9% in Romanian Presidential Election, Raising Concerns of Russian Interference
In Romania's first round of presidential elections, far-right populist-nationalist Cฤlin Georgescu secured 22.9% of the vote, prompting a recount and raising concerns about Russian interference, given his anti-NATO, pro-Russia stance and use of TikTok to reach millions.
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60% Bias Score
Hezbollah Declares Victory Over Israel After Ceasefire
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem declared victory over Israel following a ceasefire, citing the return of Lebanese citizens and the contrast with Israel's situation as proof. The agreement, he said, is a program to implement UN Resolution 1701 under Lebanese sovereignty, and he thanked variou...
Hezbollah Declares Victory Over Israel After Ceasefire
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem declared victory over Israel following a ceasefire, citing the return of Lebanese citizens and the contrast with Israel's situation as proof. The agreement, he said, is a program to implement UN Resolution 1701 under Lebanese sovereignty, and he thanked variou...
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44% Bias Score
Gaza Aid Crisis: Banks Close Accounts of Muslim Charities
Muslim charities aiding Palestinians in Gaza face widespread bank account closures due to increased scrutiny and risk aversion by banks, hindering humanitarian efforts and impacting aid delivery amidst the ongoing conflict.
Gaza Aid Crisis: Banks Close Accounts of Muslim Charities
Muslim charities aiding Palestinians in Gaza face widespread bank account closures due to increased scrutiny and risk aversion by banks, hindering humanitarian efforts and impacting aid delivery amidst the ongoing conflict.
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48% Bias Score
UK Parliament Approves Bill to Legalize Physician-Assisted Dying
The UK Parliament's lower house voted to legalize physician-assisted dying for terminally ill adults with a prognosis of under six months, with safeguards such as approval from two doctors and a High Court judge, following a passionate debate and despite concerns over palliative care access.
UK Parliament Approves Bill to Legalize Physician-Assisted Dying
The UK Parliament's lower house voted to legalize physician-assisted dying for terminally ill adults with a prognosis of under six months, with safeguards such as approval from two doctors and a High Court judge, following a passionate debate and despite concerns over palliative care access.
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44% Bias Score
Ruble Plunges to 109 Against Dollar, Exacerbating Russia's Economic Challenges
The Russian ruble fell to 109 against the US dollar on Friday, impacting consumer prices and challenging the Kremlin's economic balancing act of funding the war in Ukraine while managing inflation; the central bank raised interest rates to 21% in response.
Ruble Plunges to 109 Against Dollar, Exacerbating Russia's Economic Challenges
The Russian ruble fell to 109 against the US dollar on Friday, impacting consumer prices and challenging the Kremlin's economic balancing act of funding the war in Ukraine while managing inflation; the central bank raised interest rates to 21% in response.
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36% Bias Score