December 2024
January 2025
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
Aleppo Offensive Complicates US Strategy in Syria
A surprise offensive by Syrian rebel groups captured Aleppo, prompting the US to distance itself while maintaining nearly 1,000 troops in Syria fighting ISIS, and raising concerns about the involvement of the designated terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.
Aleppo Offensive Complicates US Strategy in Syria
A surprise offensive by Syrian rebel groups captured Aleppo, prompting the US to distance itself while maintaining nearly 1,000 troops in Syria fighting ISIS, and raising concerns about the involvement of the designated terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.
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56% Bias Score
Belgian Court Rules Colonial Child Separations Crimes Against Humanity
A Brussels appeals court ruled the Belgian state committed crimes against humanity by separating mixed-race children from their Black mothers in Congo during colonial rule (1908-1960), ordering €50,000 in damages to five women and recognizing the systematic nature of the policy.
Belgian Court Rules Colonial Child Separations Crimes Against Humanity
A Brussels appeals court ruled the Belgian state committed crimes against humanity by separating mixed-race children from their Black mothers in Congo during colonial rule (1908-1960), ordering €50,000 in damages to five women and recognizing the systematic nature of the policy.
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40% Bias Score
French PM Barnier Faces No-Confidence Vote After Far-Right Deal
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier used article 49.3 to pass the 2025 social security budget on December 2nd, triggering a no-confidence vote that could topple his government due to concessions made to the far-right Rassemblement National.
French PM Barnier Faces No-Confidence Vote After Far-Right Deal
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier used article 49.3 to pass the 2025 social security budget on December 2nd, triggering a no-confidence vote that could topple his government due to concessions made to the far-right Rassemblement National.
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56% Bias Score
Wicked Film Grosses $262 Million, Setting Records
The "Wicked" movie starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda, respectively, has grossed $262 million domestically, setting records. Their on-screen chemistry stemmed from a deliberate pact to support each other, enhancing their performances and contributing to the film's remarka...
Wicked Film Grosses $262 Million, Setting Records
The "Wicked" movie starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda, respectively, has grossed $262 million domestically, setting records. Their on-screen chemistry stemmed from a deliberate pact to support each other, enhancing their performances and contributing to the film's remarka...
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24% 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
Manhattan Jury Deliberates in Subway Chokehold Manslaughter Trial
Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran, is on trial for manslaughter in New York City after using a chokehold on Jordan Neely, a mentally ill and drug-using man, on a subway train in May 2023; Neely died from asphyxiation, leading to a manslaughter charge and a highly publicized trial with diverse expert op...
Manhattan Jury Deliberates in Subway Chokehold Manslaughter Trial
Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran, is on trial for manslaughter in New York City after using a chokehold on Jordan Neely, a mentally ill and drug-using man, on a subway train in May 2023; Neely died from asphyxiation, leading to a manslaughter charge and a highly publicized trial with diverse expert op...
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40% Bias Score
Stellantis's Turin Plant Job Cuts Reflect European Auto Industry Crisis
Stellantis's Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy, has placed 3,200 workers on technical unemployment due to low vehicle demand and the slow sales of electric vehicles, reflecting the broader European auto industry crisis and the challenges of transitioning to electric vehicles.
Stellantis's Turin Plant Job Cuts Reflect European Auto Industry Crisis
Stellantis's Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy, has placed 3,200 workers on technical unemployment due to low vehicle demand and the slow sales of electric vehicles, reflecting the broader European auto industry crisis and the challenges of transitioning to electric vehicles.
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60% Bias Score
Aleppo Rebel Offensive Creates Complex Dilemma for US in Syria
A surprise rebel offensive in Aleppo, Syria, led by the US-designated terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has put the US in a difficult position, as it maintains nearly 900 troops in the country to fight ISIS; Russia responded with airstrikes, and the US military communicated with Moscow to ...
Aleppo Rebel Offensive Creates Complex Dilemma for US in Syria
A surprise rebel offensive in Aleppo, Syria, led by the US-designated terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has put the US in a difficult position, as it maintains nearly 900 troops in the country to fight ISIS; Russia responded with airstrikes, and the US military communicated with Moscow to ...
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44% Bias Score
Trump to Block Nippon Steel's $15 Billion US Steel Takeover
President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to block Nippon Steel's $15 billion takeover bid for US Steel, citing a plan to revive the American steel company through tax incentives and tariffs, despite Nippon Steel's $2.7 billion investment commitment and job security assurances.
Trump to Block Nippon Steel's $15 Billion US Steel Takeover
President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to block Nippon Steel's $15 billion takeover bid for US Steel, citing a plan to revive the American steel company through tax incentives and tariffs, despite Nippon Steel's $2.7 billion investment commitment and job security assurances.
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44% Bias Score
Merkel: Trump Fascinated by Authoritarian Power
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel details her impressions of Donald Trump in a CNN interview, highlighting his apparent fascination with authoritarian leaders like Putin and Kim Jong Un, contrasting this with democratic values, and reflecting on the current global challenges to liberal democrac...
Merkel: Trump Fascinated by Authoritarian Power
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel details her impressions of Donald Trump in a CNN interview, highlighting his apparent fascination with authoritarian leaders like Putin and Kim Jong Un, contrasting this with democratic values, and reflecting on the current global challenges to liberal democrac...
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40% Bias Score