December 2024
January 2025
Central Banks Expand Gold Reserves Amidst Rising Prices
Central banks worldwide are significantly increasing their gold reserves, even as prices reach new highs, to diversify holdings, maintain stability during economic uncertainty, and enhance crisis management capabilities.
Central Banks Expand Gold Reserves Amidst Rising Prices
Central banks worldwide are significantly increasing their gold reserves, even as prices reach new highs, to diversify holdings, maintain stability during economic uncertainty, and enhance crisis management capabilities.
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48% 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
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
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
Resurgence of Syrian Civil War: Aleppo and Hama Fall to Rebels
Hayat Tahrir Al-Cham (HTC) rebels captured Aleppo and Hama in Syria on December 1st and 5th, 2024, respectively, due to the Syrian army's weakness and poor condition outside of the regime's core power centers, signifying a resurgence of the Syrian civil war.
Resurgence of Syrian Civil War: Aleppo and Hama Fall to Rebels
Hayat Tahrir Al-Cham (HTC) rebels captured Aleppo and Hama in Syria on December 1st and 5th, 2024, respectively, due to the Syrian army's weakness and poor condition outside of the regime's core power centers, signifying a resurgence of the Syrian civil war.
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32% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Threat Exposes Tensions in US-Mexico-Canada Relations
Trump's threat to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada unless they strengthen their borders has created diplomatic tension, with Canada highlighting Mexico's higher drug smuggling and illegal crossings, while Mexico demands respect and points to Canada's own social issues.
Trump's Tariff Threat Exposes Tensions in US-Mexico-Canada Relations
Trump's threat to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada unless they strengthen their borders has created diplomatic tension, with Canada highlighting Mexico's higher drug smuggling and illegal crossings, while Mexico demands respect and points to Canada's own social issues.
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32% 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
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
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.
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60% Bias Score
Syrian Militant Al-Jolani Reveals Real Name Amidst Strategic Shift
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, former Al Qaeda affiliate, now leads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), controlling Idlib province and 4 million people in Syria; he has publicly revealed his real name, highlighting a strategic shift to present a moderate image while facing human rights concerns and US designation ...
Syrian Militant Al-Jolani Reveals Real Name Amidst Strategic Shift
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, former Al Qaeda affiliate, now leads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), controlling Idlib province and 4 million people in Syria; he has publicly revealed his real name, highlighting a strategic shift to present a moderate image while facing human rights concerns and US designation ...
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Militant's Identity Reveal Follows Hama Capture
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), publicly revealed his real name following the group's capture of Hama, Syria; his group aims to topple Assad's regime and potentially play a key role in post-Assad Syria, despite being designated a terrorist organization by the US.
Syrian Militant's Identity Reveal Follows Hama Capture
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), publicly revealed his real name following the group's capture of Hama, Syria; his group aims to topple Assad's regime and potentially play a key role in post-Assad Syria, despite being designated a terrorist organization by the US.
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48% Bias Score
Supreme Court Orders Kirchner to Stand Trial for Iran Memorandum
The Argentine Supreme Court ruled that former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner will stand trial for the 2013 Iran memorandum, aiming to investigate the 1994 AMIA bombing, despite a previous acquittal; the court also upheld her acquittal in the "dólar futuro" case.
Supreme Court Orders Kirchner to Stand Trial for Iran Memorandum
The Argentine Supreme Court ruled that former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner will stand trial for the 2013 Iran memorandum, aiming to investigate the 1994 AMIA bombing, despite a previous acquittal; the court also upheld her acquittal in the "dólar futuro" case.
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40% Bias Score