December 2024
January 2025
Deadly Respiratory Illness Outbreak in Congo
At least 71 people, mostly teenagers, have died from a mystery respiratory illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting a response from the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Hong Kong has implemented health checks for arrivals from the DRC.
Deadly Respiratory Illness Outbreak in Congo
At least 71 people, mostly teenagers, have died from a mystery respiratory illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting a response from the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Hong Kong has implemented health checks for arrivals from the DRC.
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44% Bias Score
"UnitedHealth CEO Assassinated in Manhattan"
"Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealth Group, was shot dead in Manhattan on Wednesday morning by a masked gunman who fled on an electric bike; police are investigating a potential link to the company's controversial practices and public anger towards the healthcare industry."
"UnitedHealth CEO Assassinated in Manhattan"
"Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealth Group, was shot dead in Manhattan on Wednesday morning by a masked gunman who fled on an electric bike; police are investigating a potential link to the company's controversial practices and public anger towards the healthcare industry."
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80% Bias Score
Unresolved Death of University Student Raises Concerns
Rojin Kabaiş, a Munzur University student, disappeared near her university campus and was found dead 18 days later; her father disputes the official suicide ruling, citing inconsistencies in the autopsy report and lack of security at the university.
Unresolved Death of University Student Raises Concerns
Rojin Kabaiş, a Munzur University student, disappeared near her university campus and was found dead 18 days later; her father disputes the official suicide ruling, citing inconsistencies in the autopsy report and lack of security at the university.
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60% Bias Score
Dutch Industry's Reduced CO2 Reduction Plans Jeopardize 2030 Climate Goals
Dutch industry's 2030 CO2 reduction plans have been scaled back by 7 megatons due to several factors, including higher costs of green production, insufficient infrastructure, and slow permitting processes, jeopardizing the Netherlands' climate goals.
Dutch Industry's Reduced CO2 Reduction Plans Jeopardize 2030 Climate Goals
Dutch industry's 2030 CO2 reduction plans have been scaled back by 7 megatons due to several factors, including higher costs of green production, insufficient infrastructure, and slow permitting processes, jeopardizing the Netherlands' climate goals.
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48% Bias Score
"Delayed Green Investments Threaten Dutch Industrial Sustainability"
"Delays in power cable and hydrogen pipeline construction, coupled with slow permit processes, are significantly slowing down the green transition of Dutch industries, threatening to undermine climate goals and potentially leading to production shifts abroad."
"Delayed Green Investments Threaten Dutch Industrial Sustainability"
"Delays in power cable and hydrogen pipeline construction, coupled with slow permit processes, are significantly slowing down the green transition of Dutch industries, threatening to undermine climate goals and potentially leading to production shifts abroad."
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44% Bias Score
Trump Nominates SpaceX-Linked Billionaire to Lead NASA
President-elect Trump announced his intent to nominate billionaire Jared Isaacman, a SpaceX collaborator and experienced space tourist, as the next NASA administrator; this decision may shift NASA's focus towards Mars exploration and private sector partnerships.
Trump Nominates SpaceX-Linked Billionaire to Lead NASA
President-elect Trump announced his intent to nominate billionaire Jared Isaacman, a SpaceX collaborator and experienced space tourist, as the next NASA administrator; this decision may shift NASA's focus towards Mars exploration and private sector partnerships.
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36% Bias Score
Arson Attack on Melbourne Synagogue Condemned
A fire, suspected arson, engulfed Melbourne's Adass Israel synagogue early Friday, prompting condemnation from Prime Minister Albanese; counter-terrorism police are investigating two persons of interest seen using accelerant.
Arson Attack on Melbourne Synagogue Condemned
A fire, suspected arson, engulfed Melbourne's Adass Israel synagogue early Friday, prompting condemnation from Prime Minister Albanese; counter-terrorism police are investigating two persons of interest seen using accelerant.
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24% Bias Score
Havana Syndrome: Foreign Adversary Implicated, Intelligence Agencies Criticized
A declassified report suggests foreign adversaries may be behind Havana Syndrome, affecting 1,500+ US officials with neurological symptoms since 2016; the report criticizes US intelligence agencies for obstructing the investigation.
Havana Syndrome: Foreign Adversary Implicated, Intelligence Agencies Criticized
A declassified report suggests foreign adversaries may be behind Havana Syndrome, affecting 1,500+ US officials with neurological symptoms since 2016; the report criticizes US intelligence agencies for obstructing the investigation.
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56% Bias Score
South Africa: 16 Miners Rescued, 9 Dead in Illegal Mining Incidents
South African authorities rescued 16 illegal miners in Mpumalanga province, while recovering three bodies; a separate operation in Stilfontein, North West Province, saw six deaths and the resurfacing of at least 26 miners from a group of over 1,387, who were allegedly coerced into working by armed g...
South Africa: 16 Miners Rescued, 9 Dead in Illegal Mining Incidents
South African authorities rescued 16 illegal miners in Mpumalanga province, while recovering three bodies; a separate operation in Stilfontein, North West Province, saw six deaths and the resurfacing of at least 26 miners from a group of over 1,387, who were allegedly coerced into working by armed g...
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44% Bias Score
Controversial Jurist Appointed to Resolve Dutch Benefits Scandal
Sandra Palmen, a jurist who previously criticized the Dutch benefits scandal in a memo, was appointed State Secretary for Benefits and Customs after a political crisis within the NSC party; her appointment is highly symbolic but also presents significant challenges in resolving the stalled compensat...
Controversial Jurist Appointed to Resolve Dutch Benefits Scandal
Sandra Palmen, a jurist who previously criticized the Dutch benefits scandal in a memo, was appointed State Secretary for Benefits and Customs after a political crisis within the NSC party; her appointment is highly symbolic but also presents significant challenges in resolving the stalled compensat...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Billionaire Space Tourist as NASA Administrator
President-elect Trump nominated billionaire Jared Isaacman, a two-time commercial astronaut, as NASA Administrator, signaling a potential shift towards increased private sector involvement in space exploration and a prioritization of Mars colonization.
Trump Nominates Billionaire Space Tourist as NASA Administrator
President-elect Trump nominated billionaire Jared Isaacman, a two-time commercial astronaut, as NASA Administrator, signaling a potential shift towards increased private sector involvement in space exploration and a prioritization of Mars colonization.
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44% Bias Score
MEP Warns of Escalating Hybrid Warfare in the Baltic Sea
Dutch MEP Bart Groothuis warns of escalating hybrid warfare targeting the West, citing recent incidents in the Baltic Sea, including a suspicious Chinese cargo ship and a Russian attack on a German helicopter, alongside sabotage attempts and attacks on infrastructure, arguing for stronger countermea...
MEP Warns of Escalating Hybrid Warfare in the Baltic Sea
Dutch MEP Bart Groothuis warns of escalating hybrid warfare targeting the West, citing recent incidents in the Baltic Sea, including a suspicious Chinese cargo ship and a Russian attack on a German helicopter, alongside sabotage attempts and attacks on infrastructure, arguing for stronger countermea...
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52% Bias Score