December 2024
January 2025
French Budget Crisis: Deficit to Rise, Refinancing Costs Increase
The resignation of French Prime Minister Barnier leaves France without a valid budget, potentially increasing the public deficit to 6.3-6.6% of GDP and raising refinancing costs. The EU's 3% deficit limit is at risk, while a special law might be needed to maintain tax collection and social security ...
French Budget Crisis: Deficit to Rise, Refinancing Costs Increase
The resignation of French Prime Minister Barnier leaves France without a valid budget, potentially increasing the public deficit to 6.3-6.6% of GDP and raising refinancing costs. The EU's 3% deficit limit is at risk, while a special law might be needed to maintain tax collection and social security ...
Progress
36% Bias Score
January 6th Rioter Sentenced, Immediately Imprisoned
A January 6th Capitol rioter, Philip Sean Grillo, was sentenced to one year in prison, immediately remanded into custody by Judge Royce Lamberth, despite claims of a future presidential pardon from Donald Trump; the judge emphasized accountability and the judiciary's role in delivering justice.
January 6th Rioter Sentenced, Immediately Imprisoned
A January 6th Capitol rioter, Philip Sean Grillo, was sentenced to one year in prison, immediately remanded into custody by Judge Royce Lamberth, despite claims of a future presidential pardon from Donald Trump; the judge emphasized accountability and the judiciary's role in delivering justice.
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44% Bias Score
Badenoch Embraces "Culture Warrior" Label, Strengthening Ties with US Republicans
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch proudly accepted the "culture warrior" label during a Washington DC speech, criticizing the left for undermining Western culture and vowing to defend Conservative principles against what she views as a hijacking of liberalism; she met with US Speaker of the House Mi...
Badenoch Embraces "Culture Warrior" Label, Strengthening Ties with US Republicans
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch proudly accepted the "culture warrior" label during a Washington DC speech, criticizing the left for undermining Western culture and vowing to defend Conservative principles against what she views as a hijacking of liberalism; she met with US Speaker of the House Mi...
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64% Bias Score
Athens' 1944 Battle: A Legacy of Division and Unresolved Trauma
In December 1944, Athens witnessed a 33-day battle between British forces, the Greek government, and communist resistance fighters, resulting in thousands of casualties and widespread destruction; this conflict, known as the Dekemvrianá, continues to shape Greek political discourse and reconciliatio...
Athens' 1944 Battle: A Legacy of Division and Unresolved Trauma
In December 1944, Athens witnessed a 33-day battle between British forces, the Greek government, and communist resistance fighters, resulting in thousands of casualties and widespread destruction; this conflict, known as the Dekemvrianá, continues to shape Greek political discourse and reconciliatio...
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32% Bias Score
USDA Launches Nationwide Raw Milk Testing for H5N1 Bird Flu
The USDA will begin nationwide testing of raw milk for H5N1 bird flu in six states starting December 16, aiming to track and contain the virus's spread in dairy cattle, addressing previous farmer concerns about income loss from quarantines.
USDA Launches Nationwide Raw Milk Testing for H5N1 Bird Flu
The USDA will begin nationwide testing of raw milk for H5N1 bird flu in six states starting December 16, aiming to track and contain the virus's spread in dairy cattle, addressing previous farmer concerns about income loss from quarantines.
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8% Bias Score
Sheehy's Montana Senate Win Shifts National Policy Focus
Republican Tim Sheehy defeated incumbent Senator Jon Tester in Montana by seven points, winning a key Senate race for the GOP. Sheehy plans to prioritize border security, economic growth, responsible public land management, and military readiness in the upcoming Congress.
Sheehy's Montana Senate Win Shifts National Policy Focus
Republican Tim Sheehy defeated incumbent Senator Jon Tester in Montana by seven points, winning a key Senate race for the GOP. Sheehy plans to prioritize border security, economic growth, responsible public land management, and military readiness in the upcoming Congress.
Progress
64% Bias Score
Algeria's Transnational Repression Silences Dissent
The Algerian government is targeting its citizens abroad for expressing criticism, leading to self-censorship and fear of returning home, as exemplified by the recent arrest of writer Boualem Sansal. This transnational repression, intensified since the 2020 pandemic, aims to suppress the Hirak movem...
Algeria's Transnational Repression Silences Dissent
The Algerian government is targeting its citizens abroad for expressing criticism, leading to self-censorship and fear of returning home, as exemplified by the recent arrest of writer Boualem Sansal. This transnational repression, intensified since the 2020 pandemic, aims to suppress the Hirak movem...
Progress
52% Bias Score
U.S. Investigates Spain for Blocking Arms Shipments to Israel
The U.S. is investigating Spain for allegedly denying port entry to at least three cargo ships carrying U.S. weapons to Israel, potentially incurring millions in fines for Spain; this follows Spain's October 2023 halt of arms to Israel and its May 2024 recognition of a Palestinian state.
U.S. Investigates Spain for Blocking Arms Shipments to Israel
The U.S. is investigating Spain for allegedly denying port entry to at least three cargo ships carrying U.S. weapons to Israel, potentially incurring millions in fines for Spain; this follows Spain's October 2023 halt of arms to Israel and its May 2024 recognition of a Palestinian state.
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36% Bias Score
Airbus DS to Cut 2,043 Jobs Amidst Satellite Project Setbacks
Airbus Defence and Space is cutting 2,043 jobs globally by mid-2026, with significant losses in France and Germany, due to €1.6 billion in provisions from satellite development setbacks; the CGT union protests the plan, citing high workload and future projects.
Airbus DS to Cut 2,043 Jobs Amidst Satellite Project Setbacks
Airbus Defence and Space is cutting 2,043 jobs globally by mid-2026, with significant losses in France and Germany, due to €1.6 billion in provisions from satellite development setbacks; the CGT union protests the plan, citing high workload and future projects.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Federal Judge Upholds Naval Academy's Affirmative Action Policy
A federal judge in Maryland ruled that the US Naval Academy's use of race in admissions is justified due to its importance for national security, contrasting with a recent Supreme Court decision; Students for Fair Admissions will appeal.
Federal Judge Upholds Naval Academy's Affirmative Action Policy
A federal judge in Maryland ruled that the US Naval Academy's use of race in admissions is justified due to its importance for national security, contrasting with a recent Supreme Court decision; Students for Fair Admissions will appeal.
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48% Bias Score
Phone Data Holds Key in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Investigation
A video shows the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson holding a cell phone to his ear minutes before the shooting in Manhattan; police recovered a phone from an alley the suspect used to escape; cell tower data from the recovered phone could identify the suspect and his cont...
Phone Data Holds Key in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Investigation
A video shows the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson holding a cell phone to his ear minutes before the shooting in Manhattan; police recovered a phone from an alley the suspect used to escape; cell tower data from the recovered phone could identify the suspect and his cont...
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36% Bias Score
Trump Claims Mexico Agreed to Curb Border Crossings After Tariff Threat
President-elect Trump claims Mexican President Sheinbaum agreed to curb US-Mexico border crossings following a phone call where he threatened a 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada, a claim Sheinbaum denies. He also stated that his tariff proposal is only the beginning.
Trump Claims Mexico Agreed to Curb Border Crossings After Tariff Threat
President-elect Trump claims Mexican President Sheinbaum agreed to curb US-Mexico border crossings following a phone call where he threatened a 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada, a claim Sheinbaum denies. He also stated that his tariff proposal is only the beginning.
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44% Bias Score