December 2024
January 2025
Culiacan Violence Soars After Sinaloa Cartel Arrest
The arrest of Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada triggered a violent power struggle, resulting in at least 425 deaths and over 500 disappearances in Culiacan, Sinaloa, since September 9, 2024, causing widespread fear and disruption to daily life.
Culiacan Violence Soars After Sinaloa Cartel Arrest
The arrest of Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada triggered a violent power struggle, resulting in at least 425 deaths and over 500 disappearances in Culiacan, Sinaloa, since September 9, 2024, causing widespread fear and disruption to daily life.
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36% Bias Score
Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Intensifies with Collective Bargaining Ruling
A Wisconsin judge's ruling restoring collective bargaining rights to 200,000 public workers intensifies the upcoming state Supreme Court election on April 1st, where Republican Brad Schimel and liberal Susan Crawford compete for a 10-year term, impacting future policy on abortion, voting, and union ...
Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Intensifies with Collective Bargaining Ruling
A Wisconsin judge's ruling restoring collective bargaining rights to 200,000 public workers intensifies the upcoming state Supreme Court election on April 1st, where Republican Brad Schimel and liberal Susan Crawford compete for a 10-year term, impacting future policy on abortion, voting, and union ...
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52% Bias Score
Biden's Angola Trip: $4 Billion Lobito Corridor Investment Amidst Domestic and International Turmoil
President Biden's historic trip to Angola, the first by a US president, centered on a $4 billion investment in the Lobito Corridor railway project to transport critical minerals, aiming to counter China's influence and improve transport times; however, the trip was overshadowed by the pardon of his ...
Biden's Angola Trip: $4 Billion Lobito Corridor Investment Amidst Domestic and International Turmoil
President Biden's historic trip to Angola, the first by a US president, centered on a $4 billion investment in the Lobito Corridor railway project to transport critical minerals, aiming to counter China's influence and improve transport times; however, the trip was overshadowed by the pardon of his ...
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44% Bias Score
Biden's Angola Trip: $4 Billion Railway Investment and Geopolitical Stakes
President Biden concluded a three-day trip to Angola, focusing on a $4 billion investment in the Lobito Corridor railway project to transport critical minerals, aiming to counter China's influence and expedite mineral transport, while controversies surrounding a son's pardon and a South Korean ally'...
Biden's Angola Trip: $4 Billion Railway Investment and Geopolitical Stakes
President Biden concluded a three-day trip to Angola, focusing on a $4 billion investment in the Lobito Corridor railway project to transport critical minerals, aiming to counter China's influence and expedite mineral transport, while controversies surrounding a son's pardon and a South Korean ally'...
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44% Bias Score
Barnier's Government Collapses After No-Confidence Vote
Michel Barnier's 74-day-old government fell on Wednesday after a no-confidence vote with 331 votes, exceeding the required 288 majority, due to its controversial budget cuts and a lack of parliamentary support, making him the shortest-serving Prime Minister of the Fifth Republic.
Barnier's Government Collapses After No-Confidence Vote
Michel Barnier's 74-day-old government fell on Wednesday after a no-confidence vote with 331 votes, exceeding the required 288 majority, due to its controversial budget cuts and a lack of parliamentary support, making him the shortest-serving Prime Minister of the Fifth Republic.
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52% Bias Score
Merz Advocates for Stronger European Defense and Ukraine Support
CDU chairman Friedrich Merz called for stronger European defense and a united front to support Ukraine against Russia, criticizing prior German actions and emphasizing the need for lasting peace and freedom. He proposed a contact group and stressed supporting Ukraine's victory and Russia's defeat.
Merz Advocates for Stronger European Defense and Ukraine Support
CDU chairman Friedrich Merz called for stronger European defense and a united front to support Ukraine against Russia, criticizing prior German actions and emphasizing the need for lasting peace and freedom. He proposed a contact group and stressed supporting Ukraine's victory and Russia's defeat.
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44% Bias Score
California Farmers Hopeful for Increased Water Access Under Trump
California farmers are hopeful that the incoming Trump administration will increase water flows from the federally managed Central Valley Project, after facing stricter limits under the Biden administration due to environmental concerns and drought, creating conflict between agricultural needs and e...
California Farmers Hopeful for Increased Water Access Under Trump
California farmers are hopeful that the incoming Trump administration will increase water flows from the federally managed Central Valley Project, after facing stricter limits under the Biden administration due to environmental concerns and drought, creating conflict between agricultural needs and e...
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44% Bias Score
Namibia Elects First Female President Amidst Legal Challenge
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah won Namibia's presidential election with over 57% of the vote, making history as the country's first female president; however, her opponent is challenging the results in court due to alleged electoral irregularities.
Namibia Elects First Female President Amidst Legal Challenge
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah won Namibia's presidential election with over 57% of the vote, making history as the country's first female president; however, her opponent is challenging the results in court due to alleged electoral irregularities.
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36% Bias Score
Irán aprueba ley de vestimenta con severas sanciones
El Parlamento iraní aprobó una nueva ley de modestia con severas sanciones, incluyendo multas, restricciones de viaje y prisión, intensificando las protestas y desafiando la estabilidad del régimen; el presidente, aunque en contra, tiene pocas opciones para bloquearla.
Irán aprueba ley de vestimenta con severas sanciones
El Parlamento iraní aprobó una nueva ley de modestia con severas sanciones, incluyendo multas, restricciones de viaje y prisión, intensificando las protestas y desafiando la estabilidad del régimen; el presidente, aunque en contra, tiene pocas opciones para bloquearla.
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44% Bias Score
EU Justice Commissioner Investigated for Money Laundering
Former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders is under investigation for money laundering in Belgium; the European Commission denies prior knowledge and offers cooperation; the timing coincides with Ursula von der Leyen's renewed focus on strengthening the rule of law.
EU Justice Commissioner Investigated for Money Laundering
Former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders is under investigation for money laundering in Belgium; the European Commission denies prior knowledge and offers cooperation; the timing coincides with Ursula von der Leyen's renewed focus on strengthening the rule of law.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Offers No Tariff Concessions to Canada After Mar-a-Lago Meeting
Following a meeting at Mar-a-Lago, President-elect Trump offered no assurances to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau regarding potential 25% tariffs, despite Trudeau's efforts to address concerns about border security and trade deficits. The lack of progress highlights the challenges of negotiat...
Trump Offers No Tariff Concessions to Canada After Mar-a-Lago Meeting
Following a meeting at Mar-a-Lago, President-elect Trump offered no assurances to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau regarding potential 25% tariffs, despite Trudeau's efforts to address concerns about border security and trade deficits. The lack of progress highlights the challenges of negotiat...
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56% Bias Score
French Government Falls After No-Confidence Vote
Michel Barnier's government in France fell on December 4th, 2024, after a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly, marking the first time a government has fallen after a vote of confidence on a bill under the Fifth Republic. This event freezes parliamentary proceedings, including the 2025 state ...
French Government Falls After No-Confidence Vote
Michel Barnier's government in France fell on December 4th, 2024, after a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly, marking the first time a government has fallen after a vote of confidence on a bill under the Fifth Republic. This event freezes parliamentary proceedings, including the 2025 state ...
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16% Bias Score