December 2024
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HTS Offensive Escalates Syrian Conflict
The Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), linked to al-Qaeda, launched a major offensive last Wednesday, seizing parts of Aleppo and approaching Hama, escalating Syria's complex conflict.
HTS Offensive Escalates Syrian Conflict
The Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), linked to al-Qaeda, launched a major offensive last Wednesday, seizing parts of Aleppo and approaching Hama, escalating Syria's complex conflict.
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40% Bias Score
Jasleen Kaur Wins 2024 Turner Prize
Jasleen Kaur, a 38-year-old Glasgow-based artist, won the 2024 Turner Prize for her exhibition "Alter Altar" at Tramway, Glasgow, which explored identity and community through animated everyday objects; she received £25,000.
Jasleen Kaur Wins 2024 Turner Prize
Jasleen Kaur, a 38-year-old Glasgow-based artist, won the 2024 Turner Prize for her exhibition "Alter Altar" at Tramway, Glasgow, which explored identity and community through animated everyday objects; she received £25,000.
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24% Bias Score
Finland Cable Damage: 6000 Households Affected, Sabotage Suspected
Two internet cables connecting Sweden and Finland were damaged in Espoo and Vihti, Finland, disrupting service for 6000 households and 100 businesses; police suspect sabotage.
Finland Cable Damage: 6000 Households Affected, Sabotage Suspected
Two internet cables connecting Sweden and Finland were damaged in Espoo and Vihti, Finland, disrupting service for 6000 households and 100 businesses; police suspect sabotage.
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48% Bias Score
Vietnam Upholds Death Sentence in $12 Billion Fraud Case
A Vietnamese court upheld the death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan for her role in a $12 billion fraud case, Vietnam's largest financial fraud, prompting a $24 billion government bailout of Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank.
Vietnam Upholds Death Sentence in $12 Billion Fraud Case
A Vietnamese court upheld the death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan for her role in a $12 billion fraud case, Vietnam's largest financial fraud, prompting a $24 billion government bailout of Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank.
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48% Bias Score
Trump to Block Nippon Steel's $15 Billion US Steel Takeover Bid
President-elect Donald Trump plans to block Nippon Steel's $15 billion takeover bid of US Steel, despite Nippon Steel's commitment to invest $2.7 billion and secure union jobs, prioritizing a domestic revitalization plan through tax incentives and tariffs.
Trump to Block Nippon Steel's $15 Billion US Steel Takeover Bid
President-elect Donald Trump plans to block Nippon Steel's $15 billion takeover bid of US Steel, despite Nippon Steel's commitment to invest $2.7 billion and secure union jobs, prioritizing a domestic revitalization plan through tax incentives and tariffs.
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44% Bias Score
IACtHR Rules Venezuela Violated Capriles' Rights in 2013 Election
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that Venezuela violated Henrique Capriles' rights during the 2013 presidential election, citing state-sponsored media bias, electoral irregularities, and the rejection of his legal challenge, despite Venezuela's withdrawal from the relevant human rights...
IACtHR Rules Venezuela Violated Capriles' Rights in 2013 Election
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that Venezuela violated Henrique Capriles' rights during the 2013 presidential election, citing state-sponsored media bias, electoral irregularities, and the rejection of his legal challenge, despite Venezuela's withdrawal from the relevant human rights...
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40% Bias Score
300 Pro-Iranian Fighters Bolster Syrian Army Amidst Renewed Northwest Conflict
Over 300 pro-Iranian fighters crossed from Iraq into Syria to bolster the Syrian army against rebels in the northwest, following a rebel offensive that broke a ceasefire and captured Tel Rifaat from Kurdish-led forces; Iran, Russia, and Turkey are all involved.
300 Pro-Iranian Fighters Bolster Syrian Army Amidst Renewed Northwest Conflict
Over 300 pro-Iranian fighters crossed from Iraq into Syria to bolster the Syrian army against rebels in the northwest, following a rebel offensive that broke a ceasefire and captured Tel Rifaat from Kurdish-led forces; Iran, Russia, and Turkey are all involved.
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52% Bias Score
Harvard Doctor Issues Warning: Fragrances Linked to Cancer and Infertility
Harvard professor Dr. Trisha Pasricha warns against using perfumes and colognes due to evidence linking phthalates, endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in many scented products, to cancer, infertility, and other health problems; the FDA lacks sufficient data on their safety, while stricter regulati...
Harvard Doctor Issues Warning: Fragrances Linked to Cancer and Infertility
Harvard professor Dr. Trisha Pasricha warns against using perfumes and colognes due to evidence linking phthalates, endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in many scented products, to cancer, infertility, and other health problems; the FDA lacks sufficient data on their safety, while stricter regulati...
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64% Bias Score
French Government Faces No-Confidence Vote Amidst Austerity Crisis
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's austerity plan faces a no-confidence vote this week, potentially triggering the first fall of a French government due to such a motion in over 60 years amidst deep political divisions.
French Government Faces No-Confidence Vote Amidst Austerity Crisis
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's austerity plan faces a no-confidence vote this week, potentially triggering the first fall of a French government due to such a motion in over 60 years amidst deep political divisions.
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56% Bias Score
El-Geneina Devastation: UN Official Documents Catastrophic Aftermath of Sudan Conflict
A UN official's visit to the deserted town of El-Geneina in West Darfur reveals the catastrophic aftermath of violence, with up to 15,000 deaths, widespread destruction, and a severe humanitarian crisis caused by the RSF and SAF.
El-Geneina Devastation: UN Official Documents Catastrophic Aftermath of Sudan Conflict
A UN official's visit to the deserted town of El-Geneina in West Darfur reveals the catastrophic aftermath of violence, with up to 15,000 deaths, widespread destruction, and a severe humanitarian crisis caused by the RSF and SAF.
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52% Bias Score
House Committee Backs COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory
A House Select Subcommittee report concluded COVID-19 likely originated from a lab accident in Wuhan, China, citing NIH funding of risky research and contradicting prevailing zoonotic theories; the report also criticized pandemic response measures but praised vaccine development.
House Committee Backs COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory
A House Select Subcommittee report concluded COVID-19 likely originated from a lab accident in Wuhan, China, citing NIH funding of risky research and contradicting prevailing zoonotic theories; the report also criticized pandemic response measures but praised vaccine development.
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60% Bias Score
IACtHR Rules Venezuela Violated Capriles' Rights in 2013 Elections
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that Venezuela violated Henrique Capriles' rights during the 2013 presidential elections by using state resources to favor Nicolás Maduro, suppressing opposition, and exhibiting bias within electoral and judicial bodies; Venezuela withdrew from the OAS ...
IACtHR Rules Venezuela Violated Capriles' Rights in 2013 Elections
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that Venezuela violated Henrique Capriles' rights during the 2013 presidential elections by using state resources to favor Nicolás Maduro, suppressing opposition, and exhibiting bias within electoral and judicial bodies; Venezuela withdrew from the OAS ...
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48% Bias Score