December 2024
January 2025
Africa's Governing Parties Face Widespread Electoral Setbacks in 2024
Incumbent parties in several sub-Saharan African countries faced significant electoral losses in 2024 due to economic hardship, corruption, and strengthened opposition, with Namibia's Swapo party being a prime example, despite retaining power.
Africa's Governing Parties Face Widespread Electoral Setbacks in 2024
Incumbent parties in several sub-Saharan African countries faced significant electoral losses in 2024 due to economic hardship, corruption, and strengthened opposition, with Namibia's Swapo party being a prime example, despite retaining power.
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60% Bias Score
Macron in Saudi Arabia as French Government Collapses
On December 4th, 2023, French President Emmanuel Macron concluded a state visit to Saudi Arabia while a motion of no confidence toppled Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government in France, marking an unprecedented event in the Fifth Republic.
Macron in Saudi Arabia as French Government Collapses
On December 4th, 2023, French President Emmanuel Macron concluded a state visit to Saudi Arabia while a motion of no confidence toppled Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government in France, marking an unprecedented event in the Fifth Republic.
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56% Bias Score
Bitcoin Hits $100,000 on Trump's Crypto-Friendly Policy Shift
Bitcoin hit $100,000 for the first time on Wednesday following the announcement of President-elect Trump's SEC chair nominee, Paul Atkins, a crypto advocate, who is expected to regulate the industry with a lighter touch than the current administration. This milestone builds on a post-election rally ...
Bitcoin Hits $100,000 on Trump's Crypto-Friendly Policy Shift
Bitcoin hit $100,000 for the first time on Wednesday following the announcement of President-elect Trump's SEC chair nominee, Paul Atkins, a crypto advocate, who is expected to regulate the industry with a lighter touch than the current administration. This milestone builds on a post-election rally ...
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48% Bias Score
French Assembly Ousts Barnier's Government Amidst Political Uncertainty
The French National Assembly ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government on Wednesday with 331 votes, triggering political uncertainty; mixed reactions followed from various parties, with calls for President Macron's resignation.
French Assembly Ousts Barnier's Government Amidst Political Uncertainty
The French National Assembly ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government on Wednesday with 331 votes, triggering political uncertainty; mixed reactions followed from various parties, with calls for President Macron's resignation.
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32% Bias Score
Cuba Experiences Third Nationwide Blackout in Two Months
A malfunctioning automatic valve at Cuba's main power plant caused a nationwide blackout on Wednesday, affecting 10 million people, marking the third such outage in under two months; the valve was repaired, restoring partial power.
Cuba Experiences Third Nationwide Blackout in Two Months
A malfunctioning automatic valve at Cuba's main power plant caused a nationwide blackout on Wednesday, affecting 10 million people, marking the third such outage in under two months; the valve was repaired, restoring partial power.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Crypto-Friendly SEC Nominee Spurs Bitcoin Surge
Following Donald Trump's win, the cryptocurrency market surged due to the anticipated appointment of pro-crypto SEC Chair Paul Atkins, replacing Gary Gensler. This shift is expected to lead to increased ETF approvals and potentially a US Bitcoin reserve, but concerns remain about the market's volati...
Trump's Crypto-Friendly SEC Nominee Spurs Bitcoin Surge
Following Donald Trump's win, the cryptocurrency market surged due to the anticipated appointment of pro-crypto SEC Chair Paul Atkins, replacing Gary Gensler. This shift is expected to lead to increased ETF approvals and potentially a US Bitcoin reserve, but concerns remain about the market's volati...
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52% Bias Score
Decline of French Influence in Africa: Market Share Halved, Defense Agreements Terminated
France's influence in Africa is declining, with its market share in sub-Saharan Africa halving from 7% in 2005 to 3.2% in 2023, as shown by the recent termination of defense agreements with Chad and the withdrawal of French banks; this contrasts with France remaining the second largest investor in A...
Decline of French Influence in Africa: Market Share Halved, Defense Agreements Terminated
France's influence in Africa is declining, with its market share in sub-Saharan Africa halving from 7% in 2005 to 3.2% in 2023, as shown by the recent termination of defense agreements with Chad and the withdrawal of French banks; this contrasts with France remaining the second largest investor in A...
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40% Bias Score
Bitcoin Surges Past \$100,000 as Wall Street Hits Record Highs Amidst Asian Market Volatility
Bitcoin hit \$100,000 for the first time, boosting Asian markets except South Korea's Kospi which fell amid President Yoon's impeachment efforts following a short-lived martial law declaration; Wall Street also hit record highs driven by AI optimism, while the U.S. awaits key jobs data and potential...
Bitcoin Surges Past \$100,000 as Wall Street Hits Record Highs Amidst Asian Market Volatility
Bitcoin hit \$100,000 for the first time, boosting Asian markets except South Korea's Kospi which fell amid President Yoon's impeachment efforts following a short-lived martial law declaration; Wall Street also hit record highs driven by AI optimism, while the U.S. awaits key jobs data and potential...
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40% Bias Score
Supreme Court Weighs Tennessee's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care, Raising Concerns About Civil Rights Precedents
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, with Justice Jackson drawing parallels to Loving v. Virginia, expressing concern over potential erosion of equal protection principles; the decision will significantly impact transgender rights and potentially ...
Supreme Court Weighs Tennessee's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care, Raising Concerns About Civil Rights Precedents
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, with Justice Jackson drawing parallels to Loving v. Virginia, expressing concern over potential erosion of equal protection principles; the decision will significantly impact transgender rights and potentially ...
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48% Bias Score
Bitcoin Price Surge Amidst Speculation of US Bitcoin Reserve and Increased Trading Accessibility
Following Gensler's departure, speculation mounts that the Trump administration might create a Bitcoin reserve, alongside MicroStrategy's continued investment and the recent introduction of Bitcoin options trading, driving up Bitcoin prices despite consumer warnings.
Bitcoin Price Surge Amidst Speculation of US Bitcoin Reserve and Increased Trading Accessibility
Following Gensler's departure, speculation mounts that the Trump administration might create a Bitcoin reserve, alongside MicroStrategy's continued investment and the recent introduction of Bitcoin options trading, driving up Bitcoin prices despite consumer warnings.
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44% Bias Score
Lai's Guam Visit Underscores Taiwan-China Tensions
Taiwanese President William Lai visited Guam on December 5th, 2024, urging collaboration to safeguard democracy against China's expansionism, prompting a sharp rebuke from Beijing and reaffirming the US-Taiwan relationship.
Lai's Guam Visit Underscores Taiwan-China Tensions
Taiwanese President William Lai visited Guam on December 5th, 2024, urging collaboration to safeguard democracy against China's expansionism, prompting a sharp rebuke from Beijing and reaffirming the US-Taiwan relationship.
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44% Bias Score
Real Madrid Loses to Athletic Bilbao, Trails Barcelona in La Liga
Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat against Athletic Bilbao due to Mbappé's missed penalty, Valverde's critical error, and Bilbao's strong performance, placing them four points behind league leaders Barcelona despite having a game in hand.
Real Madrid Loses to Athletic Bilbao, Trails Barcelona in La Liga
Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat against Athletic Bilbao due to Mbappé's missed penalty, Valverde's critical error, and Bilbao's strong performance, placing them four points behind league leaders Barcelona despite having a game in hand.
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48% Bias Score