December 2024
January 2025
Mexico to Impose $42 Cruise Passenger Fee, Raising Tourism Concerns
Mexico will impose a $42 per-passenger immigration fee on cruise ships docking in the country starting January 1, 2025, potentially causing significant losses to the tourism sector; two-thirds of the revenue will fund the Mexican army.
Mexico to Impose $42 Cruise Passenger Fee, Raising Tourism Concerns
Mexico will impose a $42 per-passenger immigration fee on cruise ships docking in the country starting January 1, 2025, potentially causing significant losses to the tourism sector; two-thirds of the revenue will fund the Mexican army.
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44% Bias Score
Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Shakes Northern California Coast
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck 50 miles southwest of Eureka, California, prompting a tsunami warning for almost 5 million people that was later canceled; while shaking was severe, damage was limited to power outages in Humboldt County, prompting a state of emergency declaration.
Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Shakes Northern California Coast
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck 50 miles southwest of Eureka, California, prompting a tsunami warning for almost 5 million people that was later canceled; while shaking was severe, damage was limited to power outages in Humboldt County, prompting a state of emergency declaration.
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20% Bias Score
NASA's Artemis Moon Landing Delayed to Mid-2027
NASA's Artemis program, aiming to land astronauts on the moon's south pole by mid-2027, faces delays due to unexpected heat shield erosion on the Orion capsule during Artemis I's reentry, pushing the Artemis II mission to April 2026 and Artemis III to mid-2027 at the earliest.
NASA's Artemis Moon Landing Delayed to Mid-2027
NASA's Artemis program, aiming to land astronauts on the moon's south pole by mid-2027, faces delays due to unexpected heat shield erosion on the Orion capsule during Artemis I's reentry, pushing the Artemis II mission to April 2026 and Artemis III to mid-2027 at the earliest.
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56% Bias Score
Princess Catherine's Christmas Carol Service Marks Return After Cancer Treatment
Catherine, Princess of Wales, will host her annual Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey on December 15th, featuring 1,600 guests, including families affected by the Southport knife attack, marking her return to royal duties after completing cancer treatment.
Princess Catherine's Christmas Carol Service Marks Return After Cancer Treatment
Catherine, Princess of Wales, will host her annual Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey on December 15th, featuring 1,600 guests, including families affected by the Southport knife attack, marking her return to royal duties after completing cancer treatment.
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48% Bias Score
Macron Faces Political Crisis After No-Confidence Vote Ousts Prime Minister
French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to appoint a new prime minister following a no-confidence vote that ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Thursday, amid a deepening political crisis sparked by a contentious budget proposal.
Macron Faces Political Crisis After No-Confidence Vote Ousts Prime Minister
French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to appoint a new prime minister following a no-confidence vote that ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Thursday, amid a deepening political crisis sparked by a contentious budget proposal.
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48% Bias Score
Widespread Protests in France Against Government Budget Cuts and Working Conditions
Tens of thousands of French citizens protested on Thursday against government budget cuts impacting public services, following a no-confidence vote on the social security budget; proposed cuts include reducing paid sick leave and risk thousands of job losses, notably in education.
Widespread Protests in France Against Government Budget Cuts and Working Conditions
Tens of thousands of French citizens protested on Thursday against government budget cuts impacting public services, following a no-confidence vote on the social security budget; proposed cuts include reducing paid sick leave and risk thousands of job losses, notably in education.
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32% Bias Score
Oregon vs. Penn State: Big Ten Championship Showdown
The No. 1 Oregon Ducks and No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions clash in the Big Ten Championship game on December 2nd in Indianapolis, with the winner likely securing a first-round bye and a top playoff seed.
Oregon vs. Penn State: Big Ten Championship Showdown
The No. 1 Oregon Ducks and No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions clash in the Big Ten Championship game on December 2nd in Indianapolis, with the winner likely securing a first-round bye and a top playoff seed.
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28% Bias Score
Italian Nun Among 25 Arrested in Major Mafia Crackdown
In a major Italian anti-mafia operation, 25 people including a Catholic nun, Sister Anna Donelli, were arrested for crimes including aiding and abetting extortion, drug trafficking, and money laundering; €1.8 million in cash, weapons, and drugs were seized.
Italian Nun Among 25 Arrested in Major Mafia Crackdown
In a major Italian anti-mafia operation, 25 people including a Catholic nun, Sister Anna Donelli, were arrested for crimes including aiding and abetting extortion, drug trafficking, and money laundering; €1.8 million in cash, weapons, and drugs were seized.
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56% Bias Score
France Faces Unprecedented Budget Crisis, Requiring Special Law
France will end the year without a budget for the first time in 45 years, forcing a special law to ensure the continuity of state services; the current budget failed due to political disagreements, missed deadlines, and an inability to agree on deficit reduction measures.
France Faces Unprecedented Budget Crisis, Requiring Special Law
France will end the year without a budget for the first time in 45 years, forcing a special law to ensure the continuity of state services; the current budget failed due to political disagreements, missed deadlines, and an inability to agree on deficit reduction measures.
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44% Bias Score
Terremoto de magnitud 7.0 sacude el norte de California
Un terremoto de magnitud 7.0 sacudió la costa norte de California el 5 de diciembre de 2024, causando daños a edificios y dejando a más de 10,000 personas sin electricidad; se emitió una alerta de tsunami que luego fue cancelada.
Terremoto de magnitud 7.0 sacude el norte de California
Un terremoto de magnitud 7.0 sacudió la costa norte de California el 5 de diciembre de 2024, causando daños a edificios y dejando a más de 10,000 personas sin electricidad; se emitió una alerta de tsunami que luego fue cancelada.
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20% Bias Score
Italy and France Block EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
Italy and France oppose the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, citing insufficient protections for the European agricultural sector; the deal's future is uncertain due to this opposition.
Italy and France Block EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
Italy and France oppose the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, citing insufficient protections for the European agricultural sector; the deal's future is uncertain due to this opposition.
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52% Bias Score
7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern California, Prompting Tsunami Warning
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California at 10:44 AM on Thursday, prompting tsunami warnings for coastal areas and causing evacuations and transit disruptions; the warning was later canceled.
7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern California, Prompting Tsunami Warning
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California at 10:44 AM on Thursday, prompting tsunami warnings for coastal areas and causing evacuations and transit disruptions; the warning was later canceled.
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12% Bias Score