December 2024
January 2025
HTS Overthrows Assad in Syria Amidst Concerns Over Human Rights Abuses
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), overthrew President Bashar al-Assad's regime; despite HTS's origins in Al Qaeda and its designation as a terrorist group by multiple nations, Jolani has attempted to present a more moderate image, yet human rights a...
HTS Overthrows Assad in Syria Amidst Concerns Over Human Rights Abuses
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), overthrew President Bashar al-Assad's regime; despite HTS's origins in Al Qaeda and its designation as a terrorist group by multiple nations, Jolani has attempted to present a more moderate image, yet human rights a...
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44% Bias Score
Romania Annuls Elections Amidst Alleged Russian Interference
The Romanian Constitutional Court annulled recent elections due to alleged Russian interference aimed at destabilizing the country, prompting a need for new elections and comprehensive reforms to national security and intelligence agencies.
Romania Annuls Elections Amidst Alleged Russian Interference
The Romanian Constitutional Court annulled recent elections due to alleged Russian interference aimed at destabilizing the country, prompting a need for new elections and comprehensive reforms to national security and intelligence agencies.
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40% Bias Score
EU Condemns Georgia's Violent Crackdown on Pro-EU Protests
Germany, France, and Poland condemned the Georgian government's violent crackdown on pro-EU protesters, resulting in over 400 arrests and 100 injuries, further straining Georgia's EU aspirations after a disputed election and the postponement of accession talks.
EU Condemns Georgia's Violent Crackdown on Pro-EU Protests
Germany, France, and Poland condemned the Georgian government's violent crackdown on pro-EU protesters, resulting in over 400 arrests and 100 injuries, further straining Georgia's EU aspirations after a disputed election and the postponement of accession talks.
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52% Bias Score
Counterfeit US Dollars Disrupt Turkish Economy Amidst High Inflation
High-quality counterfeit US$100 and $50 bills have circulated in Turkey for at least six weeks, impacting businesses and citizens amid 47% inflation and a monthly USD turnover of approximately $4 billion, prompting a government investigation and arrests.
Counterfeit US Dollars Disrupt Turkish Economy Amidst High Inflation
High-quality counterfeit US$100 and $50 bills have circulated in Turkey for at least six weeks, impacting businesses and citizens amid 47% inflation and a monthly USD turnover of approximately $4 billion, prompting a government investigation and arrests.
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24% Bias Score
Frankfurt Exile Archive Updates Exhibition, Showcases 65 New Exhibits
The Frankfurt Exile Archive's updated exhibition, "Exil. Erfahrung und Zeugnis," commemorates over half a million people who fled Nazi Germany, showcasing 65 new exhibits and interactive elements highlighting the lasting impact of exile.
Frankfurt Exile Archive Updates Exhibition, Showcases 65 New Exhibits
The Frankfurt Exile Archive's updated exhibition, "Exil. Erfahrung und Zeugnis," commemorates over half a million people who fled Nazi Germany, showcasing 65 new exhibits and interactive elements highlighting the lasting impact of exile.
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16% Bias Score
DOT Proposes Airline Delay Compensation Rule
The U.S. Department of Transportation proposed a rule requiring airlines to compensate passengers for delays exceeding three hours with cash, rebooking, and expense coverage, aiming to improve airline accountability and passenger rights.
DOT Proposes Airline Delay Compensation Rule
The U.S. Department of Transportation proposed a rule requiring airlines to compensate passengers for delays exceeding three hours with cash, rebooking, and expense coverage, aiming to improve airline accountability and passenger rights.
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40% Bias Score
IDF Strikes Syrian Chemical Weapons Facility
On Sunday, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an airstrike on a Syrian chemical weapons factory to prevent its capture by rebels, confirming a long-standing policy of preventing dangerous weapons from falling into the wrong hands amidst the Syrian civil war and the fall of Assad's regime.
IDF Strikes Syrian Chemical Weapons Facility
On Sunday, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an airstrike on a Syrian chemical weapons factory to prevent its capture by rebels, confirming a long-standing policy of preventing dangerous weapons from falling into the wrong hands amidst the Syrian civil war and the fall of Assad's regime.
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48% Bias Score
DRC Investigates Deadly Disease Outbreak
In the DRC, an outbreak of an unknown disease has killed nearly 80 people out of 376 cases in Kwango province's Panzi district, with 40% of cases in malnourished children under 5, prompting investigations and preventative measures including limiting movement and mask mandates.
DRC Investigates Deadly Disease Outbreak
In the DRC, an outbreak of an unknown disease has killed nearly 80 people out of 376 cases in Kwango province's Panzi district, with 40% of cases in malnourished children under 5, prompting investigations and preventative measures including limiting movement and mask mandates.
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48% Bias Score
Grossman: Hamas Attack Deepens Israeli Trauma, Dashes Peace Hopes
Following the October 2023 Hamas attack, Israeli author David Grossman describes widespread grief and trauma in Israel, while condemning Hamas' actions as exceeding "human measure." Despite his criticism of Israeli policies, he rejects the possibility of a single-state solution, emphasizing the deep...
Grossman: Hamas Attack Deepens Israeli Trauma, Dashes Peace Hopes
Following the October 2023 Hamas attack, Israeli author David Grossman describes widespread grief and trauma in Israel, while condemning Hamas' actions as exceeding "human measure." Despite his criticism of Israeli policies, he rejects the possibility of a single-state solution, emphasizing the deep...
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40% Bias Score
"Belgian Money Laundering Investigation Targets Former EU Justice Commissioner"
"Former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders faces a Belgian money laundering investigation concerning approximately €1 million in cash, including €800,000 in bank deposits over 15 years and €200,000 in lottery tickets over five years; he denies wrongdoing."
"Belgian Money Laundering Investigation Targets Former EU Justice Commissioner"
"Former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders faces a Belgian money laundering investigation concerning approximately €1 million in cash, including €800,000 in bank deposits over 15 years and €200,000 in lottery tickets over five years; he denies wrongdoing."
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44% Bias Score
Bitcoin's \$100K Milestone Fuels Crypto Optimism Amidst Regulatory Uncertainty
Bitcoin surpasses \$100,000, XRP hits all-time highs amidst Trump transition, prompting optimism about 2025 crypto policy; however, U.S. financial market complexities necessitate cautious regulatory adjustments.
Bitcoin's \$100K Milestone Fuels Crypto Optimism Amidst Regulatory Uncertainty
Bitcoin surpasses \$100,000, XRP hits all-time highs amidst Trump transition, prompting optimism about 2025 crypto policy; however, U.S. financial market complexities necessitate cautious regulatory adjustments.
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44% Bias Score
Foray Bioscience uses AI to combat deforestation with synthetic wood
Foray Bioscience is developing a cell-based approach to produce synthetic wood products to combat deforestation, aiming to overcome the limitations of traditional reforestation by using AI and big data to accelerate tree growth and address seed supply shortages, potentially reversing the loss of 500...
Foray Bioscience uses AI to combat deforestation with synthetic wood
Foray Bioscience is developing a cell-based approach to produce synthetic wood products to combat deforestation, aiming to overcome the limitations of traditional reforestation by using AI and big data to accelerate tree growth and address seed supply shortages, potentially reversing the loss of 500...
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40% Bias Score