December 2024
January 2025
UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot Dead in NYC; Suspect at Large
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot on December 4th in New York City; the suspect, who used a silencer and left a backpack in Central Park, is still at large, and the FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot Dead in NYC; Suspect at Large
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot on December 4th in New York City; the suspect, who used a silencer and left a backpack in Central Park, is still at large, and the FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
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40% Bias Score
Syrian Opposition Advances Spark Regional Crisis
Opposition factions seized major Syrian cities, prompting a leader's reassurance to minorities and a governmental counter-offensive; international concern is high, with several countries urging citizens to evacuate, amid rising prices and uncertainty in Damascus.
Syrian Opposition Advances Spark Regional Crisis
Opposition factions seized major Syrian cities, prompting a leader's reassurance to minorities and a governmental counter-offensive; international concern is high, with several countries urging citizens to evacuate, amid rising prices and uncertainty in Damascus.
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36% Bias Score
Afghan Female Journalists Face Widespread Job Losses Under Taliban Rule
Following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021, approximately 80% of female journalists lost their jobs due to restrictions and threats, with those remaining facing severe limitations and constant fear of reprisal, highlighting a broader suppression of women's rights under the ultra-co...
Afghan Female Journalists Face Widespread Job Losses Under Taliban Rule
Following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021, approximately 80% of female journalists lost their jobs due to restrictions and threats, with those remaining facing severe limitations and constant fear of reprisal, highlighting a broader suppression of women's rights under the ultra-co...
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24% Bias Score
Federal Judge Upholds Race-Conscious Admissions at US Naval Academy
A federal judge in Maryland ruled that the US Naval Academy can consider race in admissions, arguing that a diverse military is vital to national security, contrasting with a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in higher education.
Federal Judge Upholds Race-Conscious Admissions at US Naval Academy
A federal judge in Maryland ruled that the US Naval Academy can consider race in admissions, arguing that a diverse military is vital to national security, contrasting with a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in higher education.
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40% Bias Score
Tice Family Confirms Journalist Alive, Biden Administration Silent Amid Syria Conflict
The family of Austin Tice, a journalist held captive in Syria since 2012, announced new confirmation that he is alive and well, but the Biden administration offered no comment, sparking accusations of dishonesty and frustration over inaction amid recent rebel advances in Syria.
Tice Family Confirms Journalist Alive, Biden Administration Silent Amid Syria Conflict
The family of Austin Tice, a journalist held captive in Syria since 2012, announced new confirmation that he is alive and well, but the Biden administration offered no comment, sparking accusations of dishonesty and frustration over inaction amid recent rebel advances in Syria.
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44% Bias Score
Judge Orders Immediate Imprisonment for January 6th Rioter
On Friday, January 6th defendant Philip Sean Grillo was sentenced to one year in prison followed by one year of supervised release for his actions during the Capitol riot; Judge Royce Lamberth ordered him into immediate custody, rejecting requests for a delayed surrender.
Judge Orders Immediate Imprisonment for January 6th Rioter
On Friday, January 6th defendant Philip Sean Grillo was sentenced to one year in prison followed by one year of supervised release for his actions during the Capitol riot; Judge Royce Lamberth ordered him into immediate custody, rejecting requests for a delayed surrender.
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40% Bias Score
"South Korean President Faces Impeachment After Martial Law Declaration"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized for declaring martial law, facing an impeachment vote Saturday after opposition lawmakers accused him of a self-coup, citing military deployment near the parliament and orders to detain key political figures; if impeached, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo ...
"South Korean President Faces Impeachment After Martial Law Declaration"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized for declaring martial law, facing an impeachment vote Saturday after opposition lawmakers accused him of a self-coup, citing military deployment near the parliament and orders to detain key political figures; if impeached, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo ...
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44% Bias Score
Rebel Gains in Syria Prompt Israeli Alert, Regional Concerns
Rebel forces in Syria, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, have rapidly seized key cities, including Aleppo and Hama, prompting Israel to raise its military alert level in the Golan Heights and raising concerns about regional stability, while other countries like Jordan and Oman have closed borders.
Rebel Gains in Syria Prompt Israeli Alert, Regional Concerns
Rebel forces in Syria, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, have rapidly seized key cities, including Aleppo and Hama, prompting Israel to raise its military alert level in the Golan Heights and raising concerns about regional stability, while other countries like Jordan and Oman have closed borders.
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44% Bias Score
Hospital Neglect Contributed to Baby's Preventable Death
A coroner's inquest found neglect and inadequate medical care contributed to the preventable death of six-day-old Hayden Nguyen at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in 2016, after his parents spent £250,000 and seven years fighting for a second inquest.
Hospital Neglect Contributed to Baby's Preventable Death
A coroner's inquest found neglect and inadequate medical care contributed to the preventable death of six-day-old Hayden Nguyen at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in 2016, after his parents spent £250,000 and seven years fighting for a second inquest.
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32% Bias Score
USDA Mandates Nationwide Milk Testing for Bird Flu
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a nationwide testing program for bird flu in the milk supply, starting December 16th, to complement existing measures and rapidly identify infected herds amidst an outbreak affecting over 700 dairy herds and 57 people since April.
USDA Mandates Nationwide Milk Testing for Bird Flu
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a nationwide testing program for bird flu in the milk supply, starting December 16th, to complement existing measures and rapidly identify infected herds amidst an outbreak affecting over 700 dairy herds and 57 people since April.
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20% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Free Trade Deal Finalized Despite French Opposition
The European Union and Mercosur finalized a free trade agreement after 25 years of negotiations, creating a massive free trade zone covering 780 million people and nearly 25% of global GDP, despite significant opposition from France and other EU countries.
EU-Mercosur Free Trade Deal Finalized Despite French Opposition
The European Union and Mercosur finalized a free trade agreement after 25 years of negotiations, creating a massive free trade zone covering 780 million people and nearly 25% of global GDP, despite significant opposition from France and other EU countries.
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40% Bias Score
New Urine Test Detects Lung Cancer 'Zombie Cells'
British scientists created a new urine test to detect lung cancer earlier by identifying 'zombie cell' proteins; this non-invasive test, successful in mice, aims for human trials and could revolutionize early cancer detection.
New Urine Test Detects Lung Cancer 'Zombie Cells'
British scientists created a new urine test to detect lung cancer earlier by identifying 'zombie cell' proteins; this non-invasive test, successful in mice, aims for human trials and could revolutionize early cancer detection.
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8% Bias Score