December 2024
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South Africa Launches Historic G20 Presidency, Prioritizing Inclusive Growth and Climate Action
South Africa officially launched its G20 presidency on December 3, 2023, in Cape Town, becoming the first African nation to lead the group and prioritizing inclusive growth, poverty eradication, and climate action with a Leaders' Summit planned for November 2025 in Johannesburg.
South Africa Launches Historic G20 Presidency, Prioritizing Inclusive Growth and Climate Action
South Africa officially launched its G20 presidency on December 3, 2023, in Cape Town, becoming the first African nation to lead the group and prioritizing inclusive growth, poverty eradication, and climate action with a Leaders' Summit planned for November 2025 in Johannesburg.
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20% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Major Opposition from Multiple Member States
A major EU-Mercosur trade agreement faces significant opposition from several EU countries, including the Netherlands, France, and Poland, primarily due to concerns among EU farmers about unfair competition from South American producers with different environmental and animal welfare standards; desp...
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Major Opposition from Multiple Member States
A major EU-Mercosur trade agreement faces significant opposition from several EU countries, including the Netherlands, France, and Poland, primarily due to concerns among EU farmers about unfair competition from South American producers with different environmental and animal welfare standards; desp...
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Deploys Elite Units to Hold Kursk Region Until Trump's Inauguration
Facing heavy Russian counteroffensive, Ukraine is deploying elite forces to hold the Kursk region until Trump's inauguration, aiming to use the territory as leverage for future negotiations with Russia despite significant casualties, according to BBC sources.
Ukraine Deploys Elite Units to Hold Kursk Region Until Trump's Inauguration
Facing heavy Russian counteroffensive, Ukraine is deploying elite forces to hold the Kursk region until Trump's inauguration, aiming to use the territory as leverage for future negotiations with Russia despite significant casualties, according to BBC sources.
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52% Bias Score
Apple Uses Amazon AI Chips, Signals Shift Away from Nvidia
Apple revealed at AWS Reinvent that it uses Amazon's Inferentia and Graviton chips for search services, achieving a 40% efficiency increase, and is evaluating Trainium2 for pre-training its Apple Intelligence models, potentially improving efficiency by up to 50%.
Apple Uses Amazon AI Chips, Signals Shift Away from Nvidia
Apple revealed at AWS Reinvent that it uses Amazon's Inferentia and Graviton chips for search services, achieving a 40% efficiency increase, and is evaluating Trainium2 for pre-training its Apple Intelligence models, potentially improving efficiency by up to 50%.
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40% Bias Score
Wisconsin Judge Overturns Act 10, Reigniting Labor Rights Battle
A Wisconsin judge overturned Act 10, a 2011 law restricting collective bargaining for most public employees, setting off another round of legal battles and reigniting the debate over labor rights in the state.
Wisconsin Judge Overturns Act 10, Reigniting Labor Rights Battle
A Wisconsin judge overturned Act 10, a 2011 law restricting collective bargaining for most public employees, setting off another round of legal battles and reigniting the debate over labor rights in the state.
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28% Bias Score
Biden Pardons Son, Sparking Criticism and Concerns of Abuse of Power
President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for tax and gun charges, contradicting prior statements, sparking criticism from fellow Democrats and raising concerns about potential abuses of power.
Biden Pardons Son, Sparking Criticism and Concerns of Abuse of Power
President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for tax and gun charges, contradicting prior statements, sparking criticism from fellow Democrats and raising concerns about potential abuses of power.
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52% Bias Score
US to Subsidize Obesity Medications for Millions
The US will spend $35 billion over 10 years to subsidize Wegovy and Mounjaro for millions of Americans with a BMI of 30 or higher, aiming to reduce obesity-related healthcare costs.
US to Subsidize Obesity Medications for Millions
The US will spend $35 billion over 10 years to subsidize Wegovy and Mounjaro for millions of Americans with a BMI of 30 or higher, aiming to reduce obesity-related healthcare costs.
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40% Bias Score
South Korea Parliament Rejects President Yoon's Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law for one hour and fifty minutes to counter the opposition's impeachment efforts and economic policies, but parliament swiftly overturned the decree after 190 out of 300 members voted against it.
South Korea Parliament Rejects President Yoon's Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law for one hour and fifty minutes to counter the opposition's impeachment efforts and economic policies, but parliament swiftly overturned the decree after 190 out of 300 members voted against it.
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72% Bias Score
NATO Rejects Ukraine Membership Bid, Focuses on Military Aid
NATO allies rejected Ukraine's request for membership during a recent meeting in Brussels, opting instead to provide military aid and support for its energy infrastructure due to concerns about escalating conflict with Russia and a lack of consensus among members.
NATO Rejects Ukraine Membership Bid, Focuses on Military Aid
NATO allies rejected Ukraine's request for membership during a recent meeting in Brussels, opting instead to provide military aid and support for its energy infrastructure due to concerns about escalating conflict with Russia and a lack of consensus among members.
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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
Georgia Protests Erupt Over Suspended EU Talks
Following a disputed election and the suspension of EU accession talks, thousands protested in Tbilisi, leading to hundreds of arrests and injuries, amid accusations of election rigging and democratic backsliding.
Georgia Protests Erupt Over Suspended EU Talks
Following a disputed election and the suspension of EU accession talks, thousands protested in Tbilisi, leading to hundreds of arrests and injuries, amid accusations of election rigging and democratic backsliding.
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44% 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