December 2024
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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
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
Germany and Ukraine to Collaborate on Ukrainian Refugee Employment
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced on December 4th a joint German-Ukrainian initiative to help Ukrainian refugees find work in Germany or return to Ukraine, addressing the employment challenges faced by over a million refugees in Germany.
Germany and Ukraine to Collaborate on Ukrainian Refugee Employment
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced on December 4th a joint German-Ukrainian initiative to help Ukrainian refugees find work in Germany or return to Ukraine, addressing the employment challenges faced by over a million refugees in Germany.
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32% Bias Score
Impeachment Bill Filed Against South Korean President Following Martial Law Declaration
South Korea's opposition party introduced an impeachment bill against President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday, following his brief, controversial declaration of martial law that was later rescinded; several ministers plan to resign.
Impeachment Bill Filed Against South Korean President Following Martial Law Declaration
South Korea's opposition party introduced an impeachment bill against President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday, following his brief, controversial declaration of martial law that was later rescinded; several ministers plan to resign.
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40% Bias Score
Romanian Intelligence Alleges Foreign Interference in Presidential Election via Coordinated TikTok Campaign
Declassified Romanian intelligence documents allege a coordinated TikTok campaign, similar to Kremlin operations in Ukraine and Moldova, boosted ultranationalist presidential candidate Călin Georgescu, who won the first round and leads in the runoff; the campaign involved 25,000 accounts, paid influ...
Romanian Intelligence Alleges Foreign Interference in Presidential Election via Coordinated TikTok Campaign
Declassified Romanian intelligence documents allege a coordinated TikTok campaign, similar to Kremlin operations in Ukraine and Moldova, boosted ultranationalist presidential candidate Călin Georgescu, who won the first round and leads in the runoff; the campaign involved 25,000 accounts, paid influ...
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44% Bias Score
Regierungssturz in Frankreich: Politische und wirtschaftliche Unsicherheit eskaliert
Die französische Mitte-Rechts-Regierung unter Premierminister Michel Barnier ist am Mittwoch durch ein Misstrauensvotum gestürzt worden, was zu politischer und wirtschaftlicher Unsicherheit führt und Frankreichs hohe Staatsverschuldung verschärft.
Regierungssturz in Frankreich: Politische und wirtschaftliche Unsicherheit eskaliert
Die französische Mitte-Rechts-Regierung unter Premierminister Michel Barnier ist am Mittwoch durch ein Misstrauensvotum gestürzt worden, was zu politischer und wirtschaftlicher Unsicherheit führt und Frankreichs hohe Staatsverschuldung verschärft.
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52% 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
Russia and US Chiefs of Staff Hold Unannounced Call Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Following a Russian missile strike on Dnipro, the Chiefs of General Staff of Russia and the US held a previously unannounced phone call on November 27th, 2023, discussing the Ukraine conflict and global security, with Russia claiming the strike was pre-planned.
Russia and US Chiefs of Staff Hold Unannounced Call Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Following a Russian missile strike on Dnipro, the Chiefs of General Staff of Russia and the US held a previously unannounced phone call on November 27th, 2023, discussing the Ukraine conflict and global security, with Russia claiming the strike was pre-planned.
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40% Bias Score
OFAC Sanctions TGR Group for Facilitating Russian Sanctions Evasion via Digital Assets
The US Treasury Department sanctioned five individuals and four entities associated with the TGR Group for using digital assets to evade sanctions imposed on the Russian elite, in a coordinated operation with the UK, UAE, DEA, and FinCEN.
OFAC Sanctions TGR Group for Facilitating Russian Sanctions Evasion via Digital Assets
The US Treasury Department sanctioned five individuals and four entities associated with the TGR Group for using digital assets to evade sanctions imposed on the Russian elite, in a coordinated operation with the UK, UAE, DEA, and FinCEN.
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40% Bias Score
EU Faces High US Tariffs, Needs Multi-Pronged Strategy
The EU faces substantial new US tariffs (10-20% on most imports, 60% on Chinese goods), violating WTO agreements, and potentially causing significant economic and political instability; a multi-pronged strategy involving persuasion, dissuasion, retaliation, and alliance building is needed.
EU Faces High US Tariffs, Needs Multi-Pronged Strategy
The EU faces substantial new US tariffs (10-20% on most imports, 60% on Chinese goods), violating WTO agreements, and potentially causing significant economic and political instability; a multi-pronged strategy involving persuasion, dissuasion, retaliation, and alliance building is needed.
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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
Commonwealth Bank CEO Faces Backlash Over $3 Cash Withdrawal Fee Amidst Lavish Mansion Renovations
Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn is under fire for imposing a $3 cash withdrawal fee while spending almost $1 million renovating his mansion, prompting outrage and accusations of being out of touch with the struggles of everyday Australians amidst a cost-of-living crisis; the bank has temporarily de...
Commonwealth Bank CEO Faces Backlash Over $3 Cash Withdrawal Fee Amidst Lavish Mansion Renovations
Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn is under fire for imposing a $3 cash withdrawal fee while spending almost $1 million renovating his mansion, prompting outrage and accusations of being out of touch with the struggles of everyday Australians amidst a cost-of-living crisis; the bank has temporarily de...
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60% Bias Score