December 2024
January 2025
Musk Praises Fetterman, Transcending Partisan Divide
Elon Musk publicly praised Senator John Fetterman on X, commending his patriotism and downplaying partisan divides, despite their differing political affiliations; this follows Fetterman's prior positive comments about Musk's contributions to American society.
Musk Praises Fetterman, Transcending Partisan Divide
Elon Musk publicly praised Senator John Fetterman on X, commending his patriotism and downplaying partisan divides, despite their differing political affiliations; this follows Fetterman's prior positive comments about Musk's contributions to American society.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Visa Fraud Targeting Kenyans Seeking Canadian Immigration
Hundreds of Kenyans seeking Canadian visas have been defrauded by agencies offering visa services, resulting in visa denials, travel bans, and financial losses; Canadian authorities report a surge in fraudulent applications from Kenya.
Visa Fraud Targeting Kenyans Seeking Canadian Immigration
Hundreds of Kenyans seeking Canadian visas have been defrauded by agencies offering visa services, resulting in visa denials, travel bans, and financial losses; Canadian authorities report a surge in fraudulent applications from Kenya.
Progress
36% Bias Score
"Romania Cancels Presidential Election Amidst Allegations of Russian Interference"
"Romania's Constitutional Court annulled its first round of presidential elections due to alleged Russian interference, restarting the process and invalidating the win of pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu, who had garnered 22.94% of the vote; a new election date is yet to be determined."
"Romania Cancels Presidential Election Amidst Allegations of Russian Interference"
"Romania's Constitutional Court annulled its first round of presidential elections due to alleged Russian interference, restarting the process and invalidating the win of pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu, who had garnered 22.94% of the vote; a new election date is yet to be determined."
Progress
40% Bias Score
US Hiring Jumps in November, Boosting Economy but Raising Inflation Concerns
US employers added 227,000 jobs in November, rebounding from October's decline caused by storms and strikes; this strong hiring, led by healthcare and hospitality, has bolstered the economy while raising concerns about inflation.
US Hiring Jumps in November, Boosting Economy but Raising Inflation Concerns
US employers added 227,000 jobs in November, rebounding from October's decline caused by storms and strikes; this strong hiring, led by healthcare and hospitality, has bolstered the economy while raising concerns about inflation.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Minimum Wage Commission to Convene Amidst Inflation Debate
Turkey's minimum wage commission, including representatives from employers, employees, and the government, will meet on December 10th to decide on the 2024 minimum wage, impacting seven million workers and raising questions about balancing inflation and wealth distribution.
Turkey's Minimum Wage Commission to Convene Amidst Inflation Debate
Turkey's minimum wage commission, including representatives from employers, employees, and the government, will meet on December 10th to decide on the 2024 minimum wage, impacting seven million workers and raising questions about balancing inflation and wealth distribution.
Progress
36% Bias Score
"New Iranian Modesty Law Sparks Political Conflict"
"Iran's parliament recently approved a new law promoting modesty and hijab culture, setting the stage for a potential clash with the new government and raising concerns about political stability and effectiveness."
"New Iranian Modesty Law Sparks Political Conflict"
"Iran's parliament recently approved a new law promoting modesty and hijab culture, setting the stage for a potential clash with the new government and raising concerns about political stability and effectiveness."
Progress
64% Bias Score
South Korean Woman's Defiance Leads to Withdrawal of Martial Law
On Tuesday night, in response to President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law, 35-year-old Ahn Gwi-ryeong, a spokesperson for the opposition Democratic Party, seized a soldier's rifle during a confrontation at the National Assembly, leading to the immediate withdrawal of the declaration.
South Korean Woman's Defiance Leads to Withdrawal of Martial Law
On Tuesday night, in response to President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law, 35-year-old Ahn Gwi-ryeong, a spokesperson for the opposition Democratic Party, seized a soldier's rifle during a confrontation at the National Assembly, leading to the immediate withdrawal of the declaration.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Brazil and Other Brics Nations
President-elect Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Brics countries, including Brazil, if they replace the dollar in trade; Brazil exported US\$36.9 billion worth of goods to the US in 2023, and the threat could severely impact these exports.
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Brazil and Other Brics Nations
President-elect Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Brics countries, including Brazil, if they replace the dollar in trade; Brazil exported US\$36.9 billion worth of goods to the US in 2023, and the threat could severely impact these exports.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Putin Replaces Kursk Governor Amidst Ukrainian Occupation
Vladimir Putin appointed Alexander Khinshtein, a former Rosgvardia PR advisor and State Duma deputy known for his anti-LGBT stance, as the new governor of the partially Ukrainian-occupied Kursk Oblast on December 5th, 2024, replacing Alexey Smirnov after only 200 days in office.
Putin Replaces Kursk Governor Amidst Ukrainian Occupation
Vladimir Putin appointed Alexander Khinshtein, a former Rosgvardia PR advisor and State Duma deputy known for his anti-LGBT stance, as the new governor of the partially Ukrainian-occupied Kursk Oblast on December 5th, 2024, replacing Alexey Smirnov after only 200 days in office.
Progress
48% Bias Score
EU and Mercosur Conclude Free Trade Agreement Amidst Opposition
The European Union and Mercosur trade bloc reached a free trade agreement after more than 20 years of negotiations, creating one of the world's largest free trade zones; however, the deal faces opposition from several EU member states and environmental groups.
EU and Mercosur Conclude Free Trade Agreement Amidst Opposition
The European Union and Mercosur trade bloc reached a free trade agreement after more than 20 years of negotiations, creating one of the world's largest free trade zones; however, the deal faces opposition from several EU member states and environmental groups.
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36% Bias Score
Bahamas Rejects Trump's Immigrant Deportation Plan
The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands rejected a Trump administration plan to deport immigrants to their countries; this plan, similar to past US and EU efforts, has raised legal and ethical concerns and faces significant challenges due to its reliance on international cooperation.
Bahamas Rejects Trump's Immigrant Deportation Plan
The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands rejected a Trump administration plan to deport immigrants to their countries; this plan, similar to past US and EU efforts, has raised legal and ethical concerns and faces significant challenges due to its reliance on international cooperation.
Progress
40% Bias Score
French Investigation Uncovers Complex Web of Cash Payments and Foreign Influence
French investigators are unraveling a complex scheme involving cash payments, shell companies, and alleged bribery of journalists and politicians, with links to Qatar and Israeli lobbying firms, prompting indictments against two lobbyists.
French Investigation Uncovers Complex Web of Cash Payments and Foreign Influence
French investigators are unraveling a complex scheme involving cash payments, shell companies, and alleged bribery of journalists and politicians, with links to Qatar and Israeli lobbying firms, prompting indictments against two lobbyists.
Progress
60% Bias Score