December 2024
January 2025
AI-Powered Cyberattacks Cost Banks $100 Billion Annually
A criminal group used "jackpotting," a malware-based ATM attack, to steal €80,000 in France in 2023, highlighting a rise in cybercrime costing the banking sector $100 billion annually, amplified by AI-powered techniques.
AI-Powered Cyberattacks Cost Banks $100 Billion Annually
A criminal group used "jackpotting," a malware-based ATM attack, to steal €80,000 in France in 2023, highlighting a rise in cybercrime costing the banking sector $100 billion annually, amplified by AI-powered techniques.
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36% Bias Score
WFP Delivers Aid to Famine-Hit Darfur Camp, Underscoring Urgent Need for Sustained International Support
A World Food Programme convoy reached famine-hit Zamzam camp in North Darfur on November 22nd, delivering food to 12,500 people after overcoming numerous obstacles; this follows the confirmation of famine in August and highlights the urgent need for sustained international support to address the cri...
WFP Delivers Aid to Famine-Hit Darfur Camp, Underscoring Urgent Need for Sustained International Support
A World Food Programme convoy reached famine-hit Zamzam camp in North Darfur on November 22nd, delivering food to 12,500 people after overcoming numerous obstacles; this follows the confirmation of famine in August and highlights the urgent need for sustained international support to address the cri...
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40% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Decide on Tennessee Ban of Healthcare for Transgender Minors
The Supreme Court hears a challenge to Tennessee's ban on healthcare for transgender minors, a case argued by Chase Strangio, the first openly transgender attorney before the court, amid a national debate over transgender rights.
Supreme Court to Decide on Tennessee Ban of Healthcare for Transgender Minors
The Supreme Court hears a challenge to Tennessee's ban on healthcare for transgender minors, a case argued by Chase Strangio, the first openly transgender attorney before the court, amid a national debate over transgender rights.
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56% Bias Score
Afghan Women's Rights Eroded Under Taliban Rule
Following the Taliban's 2021 takeover of Afghanistan, women's rights have drastically eroded, impacting education, work, and movement, with consequences like increased child marriage and maternal mortality; Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai and the film "Bread & Roses" highlight these issues and advoc...
Afghan Women's Rights Eroded Under Taliban Rule
Following the Taliban's 2021 takeover of Afghanistan, women's rights have drastically eroded, impacting education, work, and movement, with consequences like increased child marriage and maternal mortality; Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai and the film "Bread & Roses" highlight these issues and advoc...
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52% Bias Score
Global Military Spending Surges to $2 Trillion in 2023
Global military spending reached $2 trillion in 2023, driven by conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, with US companies dominating the market and smaller arms producers demonstrating greater adaptability to surging demand.
Global Military Spending Surges to $2 Trillion in 2023
Global military spending reached $2 trillion in 2023, driven by conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, with US companies dominating the market and smaller arms producers demonstrating greater adaptability to surging demand.
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32% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Seize Much of Aleppo in Surprise Offensive
Rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched a surprise attack capturing most of Aleppo on Saturday, claiming to have reached Hama; unconfirmed reports state that the Syrian army killed nearly 1,000 rebels, while 3 civilians died in Idlib due to regime airstrikes; Iran pledged continued support...
Syrian Rebels Seize Much of Aleppo in Surprise Offensive
Rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched a surprise attack capturing most of Aleppo on Saturday, claiming to have reached Hama; unconfirmed reports state that the Syrian army killed nearly 1,000 rebels, while 3 civilians died in Idlib due to regime airstrikes; Iran pledged continued support...
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44% Bias Score
Rebels Seize Aleppo in Major Blow to Assad Regime
After a week-long offensive led by the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), rebels have retaken Aleppo, a key city in Syria's civil war, marking a major setback for the Assad regime and its allies, Russia and Iran, who are currently preoccupied with other conflicts.
Rebels Seize Aleppo in Major Blow to Assad Regime
After a week-long offensive led by the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), rebels have retaken Aleppo, a key city in Syria's civil war, marking a major setback for the Assad regime and its allies, Russia and Iran, who are currently preoccupied with other conflicts.
Progress
36% Bias Score
170 Palestinian Children Killed by Israeli Forces Since October 2023
The number of Palestinian children killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank has doubled since October 2023, reaching 170 by November 2024, including 70 children aged 15 or younger and four under nine; at least 1,400 more were wounded, according to DCI-Palestine and Save the Children, amidst conflic...
170 Palestinian Children Killed by Israeli Forces Since October 2023
The number of Palestinian children killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank has doubled since October 2023, reaching 170 by November 2024, including 70 children aged 15 or younger and four under nine; at least 1,400 more were wounded, according to DCI-Palestine and Save the Children, amidst conflic...
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48% Bias Score
Scholz Visits Kyiv, Pledges €650 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Kyiv, announcing €650 million in additional military aid to Ukraine in December, bringing total German aid to roughly €28 billion since the start of the war, amidst Ukraine's push for NATO membership and recent Russian territorial gains.
Scholz Visits Kyiv, Pledges €650 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Kyiv, announcing €650 million in additional military aid to Ukraine in December, bringing total German aid to roughly €28 billion since the start of the war, amidst Ukraine's push for NATO membership and recent Russian territorial gains.
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48% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Capture Idlib in Surprise Offensive
A surprise rebel offensive in northern Syria has led to the recapture of Idlib by opposition forces for the first time since the civil war began, resulting in over 300 deaths and raising concerns of a humanitarian crisis; Russia and Iran are supporting the Syrian government.
Syrian Rebels Capture Idlib in Surprise Offensive
A surprise rebel offensive in northern Syria has led to the recapture of Idlib by opposition forces for the first time since the civil war began, resulting in over 300 deaths and raising concerns of a humanitarian crisis; Russia and Iran are supporting the Syrian government.
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56% Bias Score
Scholz Visits Kyiv Amidst Intensified Russian Attacks and Internal Debate on Military Aid
German Chancellor Scholz made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday, reaffirming Germany's strong support for Ukraine amid intensified Russian attacks that included over 500 gliding bombs in one week, while facing internal political pressure to provide Taurus cruise missiles.
Scholz Visits Kyiv Amidst Intensified Russian Attacks and Internal Debate on Military Aid
German Chancellor Scholz made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday, reaffirming Germany's strong support for Ukraine amid intensified Russian attacks that included over 500 gliding bombs in one week, while facing internal political pressure to provide Taurus cruise missiles.
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40% Bias Score
Israeli Airstrike Kills Family that Fled Bombing Four Times
On October 10, 2023, an Israeli airstrike in Beirut killed 22 people, including Rihab Faour's husband and two daughters, who had repeatedly fled their home due to prior bombings. The intended target survived.
Israeli Airstrike Kills Family that Fled Bombing Four Times
On October 10, 2023, an Israeli airstrike in Beirut killed 22 people, including Rihab Faour's husband and two daughters, who had repeatedly fled their home due to prior bombings. The intended target survived.
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52% Bias Score