December 2024
January 2025
AI to Cost Music and Audiovisual Industries \$8 Billion by 2028: CISAC Study
A new study commissioned by CISAC predicts that AI could cost the music and audiovisual industries \$4 billion each by 2028 due to the unauthorized use of copyrighted works; the study, based on interviews with over 50 stakeholders, including Google and Microsoft, urges governments to regulate AI.
AI to Cost Music and Audiovisual Industries \$8 Billion by 2028: CISAC Study
A new study commissioned by CISAC predicts that AI could cost the music and audiovisual industries \$4 billion each by 2028 due to the unauthorized use of copyrighted works; the study, based on interviews with over 50 stakeholders, including Google and Microsoft, urges governments to regulate AI.
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56% Bias Score
Lavrov Threatens Further Strikes on Ukraine, Outlines Peace Conditions
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov threatened further attacks on Ukraine if Western support for Kyiv continues, citing the use of US-supplied long-range missiles as a dangerous escalation; he also outlined Russia's conditions for a peace deal, including Ukrainian neutrality and territorial concessions.
Lavrov Threatens Further Strikes on Ukraine, Outlines Peace Conditions
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov threatened further attacks on Ukraine if Western support for Kyiv continues, citing the use of US-supplied long-range missiles as a dangerous escalation; he also outlined Russia's conditions for a peace deal, including Ukrainian neutrality and territorial concessions.
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48% Bias Score
Renewed Gaza Ceasefire Talks Amidst Rising Regional Tensions
International mediators have restarted ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel in Gaza, aiming to end the 14-month conflict that has caused over 44,500 Palestinian and over 1,200 Israeli deaths, amid rising regional tensions.
Renewed Gaza Ceasefire Talks Amidst Rising Regional Tensions
International mediators have restarted ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel in Gaza, aiming to end the 14-month conflict that has caused over 44,500 Palestinian and over 1,200 Israeli deaths, amid rising regional tensions.
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20% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Capture Key Cities, Aiming to Overthrow Assad
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a Syrian rebel group, captured Aleppo and Hama, aiming to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad and establish a new government; however, concerns remain about HTS's human rights record and past links to Al-Qaeda.
Syrian Rebels Capture Key Cities, Aiming to Overthrow Assad
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a Syrian rebel group, captured Aleppo and Hama, aiming to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad and establish a new government; however, concerns remain about HTS's human rights record and past links to Al-Qaeda.
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40% Bias Score
"Rebel Advance on Homs Causes Mass Civilian Flight as Assad Regime Faces Collapse"
"Anti-regime rebels in Syria are advancing on Homs, causing hundreds of civilians to flee overnight into Friday as the rebels aim to split President Bashar al-Assad's territory in two after seizing Hama on Thursday."
"Rebel Advance on Homs Causes Mass Civilian Flight as Assad Regime Faces Collapse"
"Anti-regime rebels in Syria are advancing on Homs, causing hundreds of civilians to flee overnight into Friday as the rebels aim to split President Bashar al-Assad's territory in two after seizing Hama on Thursday."
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60% Bias Score
Musk's $239 Million Contribution to Trump's Campaign
Elon Musk contributed roughly $239 million to Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign through various PACs, including a controversial $20 million donation to a Ruth Bader Ginsburg-themed PAC aimed at mitigating Trump's abortion stance; this is in addition to $12 million donated to Senate Leadershi...
Musk's $239 Million Contribution to Trump's Campaign
Elon Musk contributed roughly $239 million to Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign through various PACs, including a controversial $20 million donation to a Ruth Bader Ginsburg-themed PAC aimed at mitigating Trump's abortion stance; this is in addition to $12 million donated to Senate Leadershi...
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48% Bias Score
Gaza Evacuations Backlog: 12,000 Patients Await Transfer
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the slow pace of medical evacuations from Gaza, where 12,000 patients, including 2,500 children, need to leave, will take five to 10 years at the current rate, with some children dying while waiting.
Gaza Evacuations Backlog: 12,000 Patients Await Transfer
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the slow pace of medical evacuations from Gaza, where 12,000 patients, including 2,500 children, need to leave, will take five to 10 years at the current rate, with some children dying while waiting.
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48% Bias Score
South Korea's Short-Lived Martial Law Exposes Authoritarian Undercurrents
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's attempt to impose martial law on October 24th, 2024, was swiftly reversed after parliamentary opposition, exposing underlying authoritarian tendencies despite the country's globally positive cultural influence and economic success.
South Korea's Short-Lived Martial Law Exposes Authoritarian Undercurrents
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's attempt to impose martial law on October 24th, 2024, was swiftly reversed after parliamentary opposition, exposing underlying authoritarian tendencies despite the country's globally positive cultural influence and economic success.
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40% Bias Score
Record EU Military Spending Reaches €279 Billion in 2023
EU military spending reached a record €279 billion in 2023, a 10% increase from 2022, driven by geopolitical concerns and the need to modernize equipment, with expectations to reach €326 billion in 2024; NATO's new plan might require up to 3% of GDP for long-term deterrence.
Record EU Military Spending Reaches €279 Billion in 2023
EU military spending reached a record €279 billion in 2023, a 10% increase from 2022, driven by geopolitical concerns and the need to modernize equipment, with expectations to reach €326 billion in 2024; NATO's new plan might require up to 3% of GDP for long-term deterrence.
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48% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Seize Aleppo and Hama, Escalating Civil War
A new rebel alliance in Syria, the Military Operations Command, launched a surprise attack seizing Aleppo and Hama, escalating the ongoing civil war that has already caused over 300,000 deaths and 6 million refugees.
Syrian Rebels Seize Aleppo and Hama, Escalating Civil War
A new rebel alliance in Syria, the Military Operations Command, launched a surprise attack seizing Aleppo and Hama, escalating the ongoing civil war that has already caused over 300,000 deaths and 6 million refugees.
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52% Bias Score
Syria Conflict: Tens of Thousands Displaced Amidst Increased Hostilities
The UN reports tens of thousands of families displaced in northwest Syria due to increased hostilities, with many seeking refuge in Hama and Homs; aid organizations such as OCHA, UNICEF, UNHCR, WHO, and WFP are providing support, but face immense challenges due to the ongoing conflict and funding sh...
Syria Conflict: Tens of Thousands Displaced Amidst Increased Hostilities
The UN reports tens of thousands of families displaced in northwest Syria due to increased hostilities, with many seeking refuge in Hama and Homs; aid organizations such as OCHA, UNICEF, UNHCR, WHO, and WFP are providing support, but face immense challenges due to the ongoing conflict and funding sh...
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24% Bias Score
US Tropical Cyclones: Long-Term Mortality Impact Exceeds Immediate Death Toll
A Nature study reveals that US tropical cyclones cause 7,170–11,430 indirect deaths per event, exceeding direct deaths (24), disproportionately impacting those under 44 and Black populations, demanding long-term planning and resource allocation to mitigate future impacts.
US Tropical Cyclones: Long-Term Mortality Impact Exceeds Immediate Death Toll
A Nature study reveals that US tropical cyclones cause 7,170–11,430 indirect deaths per event, exceeding direct deaths (24), disproportionately impacting those under 44 and Black populations, demanding long-term planning and resource allocation to mitigate future impacts.
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28% Bias Score