December 2024
January 2025
Cambodian Court Convicts 13 Filipino Women in Baby-Selling Surrogacy Ring
Thirteen Filipino women were convicted in Cambodia on human trafficking charges for their roles in a surrogacy ring selling babies to foreigners, receiving four-year sentences with two years suspended; the women were transported to Cambodia from the Philippines by a Thailand-based organization.
Cambodian Court Convicts 13 Filipino Women in Baby-Selling Surrogacy Ring
Thirteen Filipino women were convicted in Cambodia on human trafficking charges for their roles in a surrogacy ring selling babies to foreigners, receiving four-year sentences with two years suspended; the women were transported to Cambodia from the Philippines by a Thailand-based organization.
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52% Bias Score
Telegram Partners with IWF to Combat Child Sexual Abuse Material
Telegram, previously resistant to moderation, partnered with the IWF to use its tools to automatically detect and remove child sexual abuse material (CSAM), a significant shift following the arrest of its CEO, Pavel Durov.
Telegram Partners with IWF to Combat Child Sexual Abuse Material
Telegram, previously resistant to moderation, partnered with the IWF to use its tools to automatically detect and remove child sexual abuse material (CSAM), a significant shift following the arrest of its CEO, Pavel Durov.
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44% Bias Score
Hegseth Faces Senate Scrutiny Amid Misconduct Allegations
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, faces multiple allegations of sexual impropriety and financial misconduct detailed in a New Yorker report, prompting concerns among Republican senators and jeopardizing his Senate confirmation.
Hegseth Faces Senate Scrutiny Amid Misconduct Allegations
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, faces multiple allegations of sexual impropriety and financial misconduct detailed in a New Yorker report, prompting concerns among Republican senators and jeopardizing his Senate confirmation.
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60% Bias Score
Jury in Daniel Penny Trial Seeks Clarification on Justifiable Use of Force
A New York City jury deliberating the manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges against Daniel Penny, who used a chokehold to subdue Jordan Neely on a subway train, requested a second reading of the judge's instructions on justification, and adjourned for the day without reaching a verd...
Jury in Daniel Penny Trial Seeks Clarification on Justifiable Use of Force
A New York City jury deliberating the manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges against Daniel Penny, who used a chokehold to subdue Jordan Neely on a subway train, requested a second reading of the judge's instructions on justification, and adjourned for the day without reaching a verd...
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40% Bias Score
Lifestyle and Health at 60 Strongly Predict Dementia Risk by 80
A study of 45,000 older adults found that lifestyle, genetics, and health at age 60 strongly predict dementia by age 80; factors like low cognitive scores and poor health increased risk, while education and physical activity were protective; socioeconomic disparities significantly impact risk.
Lifestyle and Health at 60 Strongly Predict Dementia Risk by 80
A study of 45,000 older adults found that lifestyle, genetics, and health at age 60 strongly predict dementia by age 80; factors like low cognitive scores and poor health increased risk, while education and physical activity were protective; socioeconomic disparities significantly impact risk.
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28% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs to Hike Prices for Small Businesses and Consumers
President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs—a 25% tax on goods from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tax on Chinese goods—will increase costs for small businesses, potentially forcing them to raise consumer prices, impacting businesses like Daily Crunch and Healthy Crunch who import materials and operate on...
Trump Tariffs to Hike Prices for Small Businesses and Consumers
President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs—a 25% tax on goods from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tax on Chinese goods—will increase costs for small businesses, potentially forcing them to raise consumer prices, impacting businesses like Daily Crunch and Healthy Crunch who import materials and operate on...
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24% Bias Score
Trump, Biden Oppose Nippon Steel's Acquisition of U.S. Steel
President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden oppose Nippon Steel's proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, citing national security concerns; the Biden administration is reviewing the transaction, while Trump vowed to block the deal using tax incentives and tariffs.
Trump, Biden Oppose Nippon Steel's Acquisition of U.S. Steel
President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden oppose Nippon Steel's proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, citing national security concerns; the Biden administration is reviewing the transaction, while Trump vowed to block the deal using tax incentives and tariffs.
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48% Bias Score
Guinean Journalist Abducted Amidst Military Regime's Crackdown on Media
In Guinea's capital, Conakry, investigative journalist Habib Marouane Kamara was abducted on Tuesday by men in security uniforms, highlighting the military regime's escalating crackdown on independent media, a trend mirrored in other West African nations.
Guinean Journalist Abducted Amidst Military Regime's Crackdown on Media
In Guinea's capital, Conakry, investigative journalist Habib Marouane Kamara was abducted on Tuesday by men in security uniforms, highlighting the military regime's escalating crackdown on independent media, a trend mirrored in other West African nations.
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36% Bias Score
Delaware Judge Permanently Blocks $56 Billion Tesla Pay Package for Elon Musk
A Delaware judge has permanently blocked a $56 billion compensation package for Tesla CEO Elon Musk, rejecting Tesla's appeal and citing sham negotiations and conflicts of interest; Tesla plans to appeal to the Delaware Supreme Court.
Delaware Judge Permanently Blocks $56 Billion Tesla Pay Package for Elon Musk
A Delaware judge has permanently blocked a $56 billion compensation package for Tesla CEO Elon Musk, rejecting Tesla's appeal and citing sham negotiations and conflicts of interest; Tesla plans to appeal to the Delaware Supreme Court.
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44% Bias Score
Alan Jones Charged with 26 Counts of Indecent Assault
Former Australian radio host Alan Jones was arrested on November 18th and charged with 26 counts of indecent assault against nine alleged victims between June 2001 and December 2019; he denies all allegations.
Alan Jones Charged with 26 Counts of Indecent Assault
Former Australian radio host Alan Jones was arrested on November 18th and charged with 26 counts of indecent assault against nine alleged victims between June 2001 and December 2019; he denies all allegations.
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48% Bias Score
Nissan Faces Collapse Amid Chinese EV Onslaught
Facing intense competition from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, Japanese carmaker Nissan could collapse within 12 months, according to insiders, due to heavy losses and struggles to compete with cheaper EV alternatives.
Nissan Faces Collapse Amid Chinese EV Onslaught
Facing intense competition from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, Japanese carmaker Nissan could collapse within 12 months, according to insiders, due to heavy losses and struggles to compete with cheaper EV alternatives.
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56% Bias Score
TikTok Removes Networks Meddling in Romanian Elections
TikTok removed several networks attempting to meddle in Romania's elections, including one pro-Georgescu network with 1,781 followers and another with 1.7 million likes, after far-right candidate Georgescu's surprise success fueled by a massive 92.8 million views on his account.
TikTok Removes Networks Meddling in Romanian Elections
TikTok removed several networks attempting to meddle in Romania's elections, including one pro-Georgescu network with 1,781 followers and another with 1.7 million likes, after far-right candidate Georgescu's surprise success fueled by a massive 92.8 million views on his account.
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44% Bias Score