December 2024
January 2025
Freeing Ukrainian Prisoners Held in Russia: Challenges and Limited Successes
A Berlin conference on December 3rd discussed freeing Ukrainian prisoners illegally held by Russia; a Russian lawyer's project freed 23, but broader cooperation is hindered by mistrust and the scale of the problem (at least 7,000 detainees, per Memorial).
Freeing Ukrainian Prisoners Held in Russia: Challenges and Limited Successes
A Berlin conference on December 3rd discussed freeing Ukrainian prisoners illegally held by Russia; a Russian lawyer's project freed 23, but broader cooperation is hindered by mistrust and the scale of the problem (at least 7,000 detainees, per Memorial).
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36% Bias Score
Merz Advocates for Stronger European Defense in Response to Ukraine War
CDU leader Friedrich Merz called for stronger European defense and unwavering support for Ukraine to win the war against Russia, criticizing previous German government decisions as having worsened the situation.
Merz Advocates for Stronger European Defense in Response to Ukraine War
CDU leader Friedrich Merz called for stronger European defense and unwavering support for Ukraine to win the war against Russia, criticizing previous German government decisions as having worsened the situation.
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44% Bias Score
South Korean President Rescinds Martial Law Amidst Impeachment Calls
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and then rescinded martial law on December 3-4, 2024, following a parliamentary vote against his decree, prompting the resignation of his administration and calls for his impeachment by the opposition Democratic Party, which holds a parliamentary majorit...
South Korean President Rescinds Martial Law Amidst Impeachment Calls
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and then rescinded martial law on December 3-4, 2024, following a parliamentary vote against his decree, prompting the resignation of his administration and calls for his impeachment by the opposition Democratic Party, which holds a parliamentary majorit...
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48% Bias Score
UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot Dead; Stock Rises on Positive Sales Projections
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in Manhattan on Wednesday, causing the cancellation of the company's Investor Day; however, despite the tragedy, its stock rose 1.4 percent due to better-than-expected 2025 sales projections of over $450 billion.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot Dead; Stock Rises on Positive Sales Projections
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in Manhattan on Wednesday, causing the cancellation of the company's Investor Day; however, despite the tragedy, its stock rose 1.4 percent due to better-than-expected 2025 sales projections of over $450 billion.
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56% Bias Score
Darvo Defense Tactic Linked to Sexual Harassment and Rape Myth Acceptance
A new study reveals a strong correlation between using "Darvo" (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender) defense tactics and both perpetrating sexual harassment and accepting rape myths, with stronger correlations among community members than students; researchers suggest Darvo reflects a broader ...
Darvo Defense Tactic Linked to Sexual Harassment and Rape Myth Acceptance
A new study reveals a strong correlation between using "Darvo" (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender) defense tactics and both perpetrating sexual harassment and accepting rape myths, with stronger correlations among community members than students; researchers suggest Darvo reflects a broader ...
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24% Bias Score
French PM ousted in no-confidence vote after 90 days
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote (331-243) after just 90 days in office, due to his austerity budget, plunging France into political and economic uncertainty and marking the shortest term for a Prime Minister in the Fifth Republic.
French PM ousted in no-confidence vote after 90 days
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote (331-243) after just 90 days in office, due to his austerity budget, plunging France into political and economic uncertainty and marking the shortest term for a Prime Minister in the Fifth Republic.
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52% Bias Score
Scholz Rules Out German Troops in Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz explicitly ruled out sending German troops to Ukraine on December 4th, rejecting interpretations of Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's comments suggesting potential German military involvement in a future peacekeeping mission; Germany has already provided Ukraine with...
Scholz Rules Out German Troops in Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz explicitly ruled out sending German troops to Ukraine on December 4th, rejecting interpretations of Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's comments suggesting potential German military involvement in a future peacekeeping mission; Germany has already provided Ukraine with...
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48% Bias Score
Russia's Interference in Romanian Presidential Elections
Based on declassified documents, Romanian intelligence agencies allege that Russia orchestrated a sophisticated campaign to influence the first round of Romania's presidential elections, employing AI-generated disinformation, online networks, and manipulated influencers to promote independent candid...
Russia's Interference in Romanian Presidential Elections
Based on declassified documents, Romanian intelligence agencies allege that Russia orchestrated a sophisticated campaign to influence the first round of Romania's presidential elections, employing AI-generated disinformation, online networks, and manipulated influencers to promote independent candid...
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56% Bias Score
NBR Names "Wicked" Best Film of 2024
The National Board of Review, a key Oscar predictor, awarded its best picture award to the musical film "Wicked," starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, which has grossed over $356 million worldwide since its release last month.
NBR Names "Wicked" Best Film of 2024
The National Board of Review, a key Oscar predictor, awarded its best picture award to the musical film "Wicked," starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, which has grossed over $356 million worldwide since its release last month.
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40% Bias Score
Midwest E. coli Outbreak Linked to Contaminated Salad Leaves
A multi-state E. coli outbreak in the Midwest, linked to contaminated salad leaves, has caused 115 illnesses, 13 hospitalizations, and 3 cases of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), with 25 cases tied to Andre's Banquets and Catering, prompting multiple lawsuits; investigations are ongoing.
Midwest E. coli Outbreak Linked to Contaminated Salad Leaves
A multi-state E. coli outbreak in the Midwest, linked to contaminated salad leaves, has caused 115 illnesses, 13 hospitalizations, and 3 cases of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), with 25 cases tied to Andre's Banquets and Catering, prompting multiple lawsuits; investigations are ongoing.
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48% Bias Score
Georgian Protests Intensify Amidst 90% Rise in Pyrotechnics Sales
Following a 90% surge in pyrotechnics sales (November 1-27), nightly protests erupted in Tbilisi after the Georgian government postponed EU accession talks until 2028 (November 28th). Police used water cannons and tear gas against protestors using Molotov cocktails and pyrotechnics.
Georgian Protests Intensify Amidst 90% Rise in Pyrotechnics Sales
Following a 90% surge in pyrotechnics sales (November 1-27), nightly protests erupted in Tbilisi after the Georgian government postponed EU accession talks until 2028 (November 28th). Police used water cannons and tear gas against protestors using Molotov cocktails and pyrotechnics.
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56% Bias Score
Disagreement on Inflation Target in Russia: Central Bank Optimism vs. Business Concerns
A discussion among Russian government officials and business leaders reveals disagreements on the achievability of the 4.5–5% inflation target by 2025, with the Central Bank emphasizing the importance of a stable growth while business leaders warn of potential recession; the government plans to stim...
Disagreement on Inflation Target in Russia: Central Bank Optimism vs. Business Concerns
A discussion among Russian government officials and business leaders reveals disagreements on the achievability of the 4.5–5% inflation target by 2025, with the Central Bank emphasizing the importance of a stable growth while business leaders warn of potential recession; the government plans to stim...
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48% Bias Score