December 2024
January 2025
World Bank's IDA Secures Record $100 Billion for Climate and Poverty Reduction
The World Bank's IDA received $23.7 billion in pledges from 59 countries for its three-year funding cycle, totaling $100 billion with other sources, exceeding past records, but falling short of African nations' $120 billion request; the funds will support climate action and poverty reduction in 78 l...
World Bank's IDA Secures Record $100 Billion for Climate and Poverty Reduction
The World Bank's IDA received $23.7 billion in pledges from 59 countries for its three-year funding cycle, totaling $100 billion with other sources, exceeding past records, but falling short of African nations' $120 billion request; the funds will support climate action and poverty reduction in 78 l...
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48% Bias Score
"Mexico's Soaring Methamphetamine Crisis: A Public Health Emergency"
"Mexico faces a soaring methamphetamine crisis, with a 416% increase in treatment seekers from 2013 to 2023, fueled by low prices, easy access, and inadequate government response, creating a public health emergency."
"Mexico's Soaring Methamphetamine Crisis: A Public Health Emergency"
"Mexico faces a soaring methamphetamine crisis, with a 416% increase in treatment seekers from 2013 to 2023, fueled by low prices, easy access, and inadequate government response, creating a public health emergency."
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24% Bias Score
Sheffield Murder Highlights Mental Healthcare Failures
Roger Leadbeater, 74, was stabbed to death in Sheffield on August 9, 2023, by Emma Borowy, a 32-year-old with schizophrenia who had absconded from a psychiatric ward; failings in her care and inter-agency communication are under investigation.
Sheffield Murder Highlights Mental Healthcare Failures
Roger Leadbeater, 74, was stabbed to death in Sheffield on August 9, 2023, by Emma Borowy, a 32-year-old with schizophrenia who had absconded from a psychiatric ward; failings in her care and inter-agency communication are under investigation.
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40% Bias Score
Reform UK Surges in Polls, Posing Major Threat to Labour
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, is surging in popularity, achieving 24% support in a recent poll, exceeding Labour, due to its appeal to neglected communities facing housing shortages and economic hardship, posing a significant threat to the Labour Party.
Reform UK Surges in Polls, Posing Major Threat to Labour
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, is surging in popularity, achieving 24% support in a recent poll, exceeding Labour, due to its appeal to neglected communities facing housing shortages and economic hardship, posing a significant threat to the Labour Party.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Calls for Immediate Ukraine Ceasefire
US President-elect Donald Trump urged an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris, where Zelensky also advocated for a peace deal with Russia; Trump's proposal contrasts with current US military support for Ukraine.
Trump Calls for Immediate Ukraine Ceasefire
US President-elect Donald Trump urged an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris, where Zelensky also advocated for a peace deal with Russia; Trump's proposal contrasts with current US military support for Ukraine.
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48% Bias Score
Mahama Wins Ghana's Presidential Election
Following Ghana's presidential election, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat to former President John Dramani Mahama, citing government data showing Mahama's significant win and the NDC party's parliamentary victory; this early concession aimed to maintain peace.
Mahama Wins Ghana's Presidential Election
Following Ghana's presidential election, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat to former President John Dramani Mahama, citing government data showing Mahama's significant win and the NDC party's parliamentary victory; this early concession aimed to maintain peace.
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48% Bias Score
Russia Bypasses US Sanctions on \"Gazprombank\", Maintaining Gas Exports to Europe
Following US sanctions on 50 Russian banks including \"Gazprombank\", Russia introduced intermediaries for gas export payments, circumventing restrictions and maintaining gas supplies to Europe, while potentially increasing costs and escalating geopolitical tensions.
Russia Bypasses US Sanctions on \"Gazprombank\", Maintaining Gas Exports to Europe
Following US sanctions on 50 Russian banks including \"Gazprombank\", Russia introduced intermediaries for gas export payments, circumventing restrictions and maintaining gas supplies to Europe, while potentially increasing costs and escalating geopolitical tensions.
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48% Bias Score
"Russia Grants Asylum to Ousted Syrian President Assad Amidst Reduced Support for Syria"
"Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family have received asylum in Moscow, Russia, due to humanitarian reasons, according to the Russian state news agency Tass, marking a significant shift in Russia's support for Assad following Russia's reduced resources and disillusionment with the on...
"Russia Grants Asylum to Ousted Syrian President Assad Amidst Reduced Support for Syria"
"Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family have received asylum in Moscow, Russia, due to humanitarian reasons, according to the Russian state news agency Tass, marking a significant shift in Russia's support for Assad following Russia's reduced resources and disillusionment with the on...
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36% Bias Score
CSIRO Rejects Coalition's Nuclear Power Claims, Favoring Renewable Energy
CSIRO's GenCost report refutes Coalition claims that nuclear power would be cheaper and faster to deploy than renewable energy in Australia, estimating a 15-year minimum development time and significantly higher costs for nuclear compared to "firmed" renewables.
CSIRO Rejects Coalition's Nuclear Power Claims, Favoring Renewable Energy
CSIRO's GenCost report refutes Coalition claims that nuclear power would be cheaper and faster to deploy than renewable energy in Australia, estimating a 15-year minimum development time and significantly higher costs for nuclear compared to "firmed" renewables.
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60% Bias Score
Al Fayed Accused of Faking Dementia to Evade Prosecution for Sexual Abuse of 111 Women
Mohamed Al Fayed, deceased at 94, is suspected by police of faking dementia to evade prosecution for sexually abusing at least 111 women and girls over nearly four decades; his son Omar Fayed publicly accused him of this deception, drawing parallels to a Nazi war criminal.
Al Fayed Accused of Faking Dementia to Evade Prosecution for Sexual Abuse of 111 Women
Mohamed Al Fayed, deceased at 94, is suspected by police of faking dementia to evade prosecution for sexually abusing at least 111 women and girls over nearly four decades; his son Omar Fayed publicly accused him of this deception, drawing parallels to a Nazi war criminal.
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60% Bias Score
Garland's "Oz" Slippers Fetch Record $30 Million at Auction
Judy Garland's ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" sold for $30 million at auction, exceeding the previous record held by Marilyn Monroe's dress, highlighting the film's enduring cultural impact and the rarity of surviving props.
Garland's "Oz" Slippers Fetch Record $30 Million at Auction
Judy Garland's ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" sold for $30 million at auction, exceeding the previous record held by Marilyn Monroe's dress, highlighting the film's enduring cultural impact and the rarity of surviving props.
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28% Bias Score
Trump to Pardon January 6th Rioters on First Day in Office
President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to pardon January 6th rioters on his first day in office and called for the imprisonment of members of the January 6th committee, escalating political tensions and potentially undermining the rule of law.
Trump to Pardon January 6th Rioters on First Day in Office
President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to pardon January 6th rioters on his first day in office and called for the imprisonment of members of the January 6th committee, escalating political tensions and potentially undermining the rule of law.
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48% Bias Score