December 2024
January 2025
"Georgia: Over 400 Arrested Amid Protests Against Halted EU Talks"
"In Georgia, over 400 protesters have been arrested and over 100 injured during demonstrations against the government's suspension of EU accession talks, sparked by alleged election irregularities and a controversial 'foreign influence' law, prompting international condemnation."
"Georgia: Over 400 Arrested Amid Protests Against Halted EU Talks"
"In Georgia, over 400 protesters have been arrested and over 100 injured during demonstrations against the government's suspension of EU accession talks, sparked by alleged election irregularities and a controversial 'foreign influence' law, prompting international condemnation."
Progress
40% Bias Score
Tech Leaders Align with Trump on AI; LA Times Unveils AI Bias Meter
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman anticipates collaboration with the Trump administration on AI infrastructure, while Meta invests $10 billion in a Louisiana data center and the LA Times develops an AI-powered bias meter.
Tech Leaders Align with Trump on AI; LA Times Unveils AI Bias Meter
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman anticipates collaboration with the Trump administration on AI infrastructure, while Meta invests $10 billion in a Louisiana data center and the LA Times develops an AI-powered bias meter.
Progress
68% Bias Score
Angola Mediates DRC Ceasefire, Emphasizing Dialogue
Angola mediates a ceasefire in the DRC, emphasizing dialogue to end decades of conflict; a December summit with DRC, Rwanda, and Angola will further discuss peace and security.
Angola Mediates DRC Ceasefire, Emphasizing Dialogue
Angola mediates a ceasefire in the DRC, emphasizing dialogue to end decades of conflict; a December summit with DRC, Rwanda, and Angola will further discuss peace and security.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Family Confirms Austin Tice Alive, Renewing Hope After Years of Kidnapping
The family of Austin Tice, an American journalist kidnapped in Syria in 2012, announced that he is alive, citing a U.S. government-vetted source; this follows years of efforts to secure his release, including diplomatic initiatives and a $1 million FBI reward.
Family Confirms Austin Tice Alive, Renewing Hope After Years of Kidnapping
The family of Austin Tice, an American journalist kidnapped in Syria in 2012, announced that he is alive, citing a U.S. government-vetted source; this follows years of efforts to secure his release, including diplomatic initiatives and a $1 million FBI reward.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Biden's Angola Trip: $1 Billion Aid Pledge, Infrastructure Focus Amidst Domestic Turmoil
President Biden concluded his first trip to Africa with a $1 billion aid pledge to Angola and a focus on the $4 billion Lobito Corridor infrastructure project to improve trade and counter China's influence, despite domestic challenges and an upcoming change in US administration.
Biden's Angola Trip: $1 Billion Aid Pledge, Infrastructure Focus Amidst Domestic Turmoil
President Biden concluded his first trip to Africa with a $1 billion aid pledge to Angola and a focus on the $4 billion Lobito Corridor infrastructure project to improve trade and counter China's influence, despite domestic challenges and an upcoming change in US administration.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Yoon Survives Impeachment Attempt Amidst South Korean Political Turmoil
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an opposition-led impeachment attempt on Saturday after ruling party lawmakers boycotted the vote, despite a majority of South Koreans supporting his removal from office following his short-lived declaration of martial law earlier this week.
Yoon Survives Impeachment Attempt Amidst South Korean Political Turmoil
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an opposition-led impeachment attempt on Saturday after ruling party lawmakers boycotted the vote, despite a majority of South Koreans supporting his removal from office following his short-lived declaration of martial law earlier this week.
Progress
56% Bias Score
AfD Nominates Weidel for Chancellor Amidst Growing Support
Alice Weidel, the AfD's candidate for chancellor in Germany's upcoming February 23rd election, aims to revamp the economy, reverse the country's climate policies, and curb immigration; the party currently holds 18-19% of the national vote.
AfD Nominates Weidel for Chancellor Amidst Growing Support
Alice Weidel, the AfD's candidate for chancellor in Germany's upcoming February 23rd election, aims to revamp the economy, reverse the country's climate policies, and curb immigration; the party currently holds 18-19% of the national vote.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Africa Investment Forum Secures Record $29.2 Billion in Investment Commitments
The 5th Africa Investment Forum (AIF) in Rabat, Morocco, concluded with $29.2 billion in investment commitments across key sectors like transport, energy, and agribusiness, exceeding last year's figures and attracting 2,300 participants from 83 countries.
Africa Investment Forum Secures Record $29.2 Billion in Investment Commitments
The 5th Africa Investment Forum (AIF) in Rabat, Morocco, concluded with $29.2 billion in investment commitments across key sectors like transport, energy, and agribusiness, exceeding last year's figures and attracting 2,300 participants from 83 countries.
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48% Bias Score
Burkina Faso Junta Dismisses Prime Minister Amidst Security Crisis
Burkina Faso's ruling junta dismissed interim Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and dissolved the government on Friday, citing no reason, amidst escalating security and political challenges under Captain Ibrahim Traoré's leadership since his September 2022 coup.
Burkina Faso Junta Dismisses Prime Minister Amidst Security Crisis
Burkina Faso's ruling junta dismissed interim Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and dissolved the government on Friday, citing no reason, amidst escalating security and political challenges under Captain Ibrahim Traoré's leadership since his September 2022 coup.
Progress
12% Bias Score
Aetna to Cover Fertility Treatments for Same-Sex Couples Nationwide
A federal judge approved a class-action settlement requiring Aetna to cover artificial insemination nationally and work towards equal IVF access for LGBTQ+ couples, allowing previous denials to be reimbursed, following a lawsuit by a same-sex couple who spent over $50,000.
Aetna to Cover Fertility Treatments for Same-Sex Couples Nationwide
A federal judge approved a class-action settlement requiring Aetna to cover artificial insemination nationally and work towards equal IVF access for LGBTQ+ couples, allowing previous denials to be reimbursed, following a lawsuit by a same-sex couple who spent over $50,000.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Trump's Steel Tariffs: Potential Boost for Industry, Risks for Broader Economy
President-elect Trump plans to impose tariffs as high as 20% on all imported goods and 60-100% on Chinese goods to boost the domestic steel industry, potentially increasing steel prices and production but risking higher consumer prices and reduced competitiveness for manufacturers reliant on steel.
Trump's Steel Tariffs: Potential Boost for Industry, Risks for Broader Economy
President-elect Trump plans to impose tariffs as high as 20% on all imported goods and 60-100% on Chinese goods to boost the domestic steel industry, potentially increasing steel prices and production but risking higher consumer prices and reduced competitiveness for manufacturers reliant on steel.
Progress
36% Bias Score
French Left Divided on Macron's Negotiation Invitation
Following a meeting between President Macron and Socialist Party representatives, La France Insoumise refused an invitation to negotiations on December 9th, while the Green Party and the Communist Party accepted, highlighting divisions within the NFP regarding collaboration with the President.
French Left Divided on Macron's Negotiation Invitation
Following a meeting between President Macron and Socialist Party representatives, La France Insoumise refused an invitation to negotiations on December 9th, while the Green Party and the Communist Party accepted, highlighting divisions within the NFP regarding collaboration with the President.
Progress
32% Bias Score