December 2024
January 2025
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.
Progress
48% Bias Score
"Georgia: Violent Crackdown on Journalists Amid Anti-Government Protests"
"Masked men attacked a Georgian TV crew covering anti-government protests; police inaction fueled outrage, while authorities called it a provocation to stoke demonstrations, adding to concerns over increasing repression against journalists and opposition figures. "
"Georgia: Violent Crackdown on Journalists Amid Anti-Government Protests"
"Masked men attacked a Georgian TV crew covering anti-government protests; police inaction fueled outrage, while authorities called it a provocation to stoke demonstrations, adding to concerns over increasing repression against journalists and opposition figures. "
Progress
52% Bias Score
Wisconsin Judge Strikes Down Parts of Act 10, Restoring Collective Bargaining Rights
A Wisconsin judge declared portions of Act 10, a 2011 law curbing public sector collective bargaining, unconstitutional, potentially restoring bargaining rights to thousands of state employees and reversing negative impacts on pay, benefits, and working conditions; Republicans plan to appeal.
Wisconsin Judge Strikes Down Parts of Act 10, Restoring Collective Bargaining Rights
A Wisconsin judge declared portions of Act 10, a 2011 law curbing public sector collective bargaining, unconstitutional, potentially restoring bargaining rights to thousands of state employees and reversing negative impacts on pay, benefits, and working conditions; Republicans plan to appeal.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Biden Designates Six National Monuments, Sparking Debate Over Conservation and Development
President Biden has used the Antiquities Act to create six new national monuments, protecting sites significant to Native American tribes and American history, but facing opposition from some states over potential impacts on development, particularly renewable energy projects.
Biden Designates Six National Monuments, Sparking Debate Over Conservation and Development
President Biden has used the Antiquities Act to create six new national monuments, protecting sites significant to Native American tribes and American history, but facing opposition from some states over potential impacts on development, particularly renewable energy projects.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Trump Urges Ceasefire in Ukraine, Raising Concerns About Future US Support
Six weeks before his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump met with Presidents Macron and Zelenskyy in Paris, urging an immediate ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict and directly appealing to Vladimir Putin for action; this comes amidst a $988 million US military aid package to Ukraine from the B...
Trump Urges Ceasefire in Ukraine, Raising Concerns About Future US Support
Six weeks before his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump met with Presidents Macron and Zelenskyy in Paris, urging an immediate ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict and directly appealing to Vladimir Putin for action; this comes amidst a $988 million US military aid package to Ukraine from the B...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Rising Rents Fuel 22% Surge in Australian Homelessness
A new report reveals a 22% increase in Australian homelessness over three years, with 10,000 additional people becoming homeless each month due to rising rents and insufficient social housing, impacting even employed individuals.
Rising Rents Fuel 22% Surge in Australian Homelessness
A new report reveals a 22% increase in Australian homelessness over three years, with 10,000 additional people becoming homeless each month due to rising rents and insufficient social housing, impacting even employed individuals.
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24% Bias Score
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...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Trump Urges Putin to Negotiate Ukraine Ceasefire After Syrian Coup
Following a Syrian coup that ousted Bashar al-Assad, Donald Trump urged Vladimir Putin to negotiate a Ukraine ceasefire, citing Russia's weakened state due to heavy casualties (600,000 soldiers) and loss of influence in Syria.
Trump Urges Putin to Negotiate Ukraine Ceasefire After Syrian Coup
Following a Syrian coup that ousted Bashar al-Assad, Donald Trump urged Vladimir Putin to negotiate a Ukraine ceasefire, citing Russia's weakened state due to heavy casualties (600,000 soldiers) and loss of influence in Syria.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Trump Vows Pardons for January 6th Attackers, Reaffirms Divisive Policies
In his first interview since winning reelection, Donald Trump promised to pardon January 6th Capitol attackers, reaffirmed plans for mass deportations and tariffs, and doubled down on his claims of election fraud, despite convictions and ongoing investigations.
Trump Vows Pardons for January 6th Attackers, Reaffirms Divisive Policies
In his first interview since winning reelection, Donald Trump promised to pardon January 6th Capitol attackers, reaffirmed plans for mass deportations and tariffs, and doubled down on his claims of election fraud, despite convictions and ongoing investigations.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Russia's War Economy: Sanctions, Inflation, and a Ruble in Crisis
Russia's economy is severely impacted by the war in Ukraine and Western sanctions, showing a devalued ruble, reduced oil and gas revenues, high military spending (29% of the budget), and high inflation (projected at 26%), despite a 21% interest rate.
Russia's War Economy: Sanctions, Inflation, and a Ruble in Crisis
Russia's economy is severely impacted by the war in Ukraine and Western sanctions, showing a devalued ruble, reduced oil and gas revenues, high military spending (29% of the budget), and high inflation (projected at 26%), despite a 21% interest rate.
Progress
32% Bias Score
"Trump Doubles Down on Tariffs, Mass Deportations in First Post-Election Interview"
"President-elect Donald Trump plans to impose significant tariffs on major trading partners like Mexico, Canada and China, despite warnings of increased consumer prices, and will deport undocumented immigrants starting with convicted criminals. He also hopes to find a legislative solution keeping Dr...
"Trump Doubles Down on Tariffs, Mass Deportations in First Post-Election Interview"
"President-elect Donald Trump plans to impose significant tariffs on major trading partners like Mexico, Canada and China, despite warnings of increased consumer prices, and will deport undocumented immigrants starting with convicted criminals. He also hopes to find a legislative solution keeping Dr...
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36% Bias Score
Syrian Refugees Celebrate Assad Regime's End in Manchester
Hundreds of Syrian refugees in Manchester joyfully celebrated the end of President Assad's regime, sharing stories of repression, escape, and hope for a democratic Syria, despite lingering uncertainties about missing family members.
Syrian Refugees Celebrate Assad Regime's End in Manchester
Hundreds of Syrian refugees in Manchester joyfully celebrated the end of President Assad's regime, sharing stories of repression, escape, and hope for a democratic Syria, despite lingering uncertainties about missing family members.
Progress
44% Bias Score