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
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 Outlines Foreign and Domestic Policy Plans in NBC Interview
In a December 6th NBC interview, President-elect Donald Trump discussed his plans to potentially reduce military aid to Ukraine, condition US participation in NATO on increased European defense spending, pardon January 6th rioters, and pursue stricter immigration policies, potentially impacting glob...
Trump Outlines Foreign and Domestic Policy Plans in NBC Interview
In a December 6th NBC interview, President-elect Donald Trump discussed his plans to potentially reduce military aid to Ukraine, condition US participation in NATO on increased European defense spending, pardon January 6th rioters, and pursue stricter immigration policies, potentially impacting glob...
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60% Bias Score
UK's Double Standard: Lavish Qatar Visit Contrasts with Potential Netanyahu Arrest
The UK's decision to host Qatar's emir on a state visit while potentially arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu upon entry highlights a stark moral double standard, considering the contrasting human rights records and global contributions of both nations.
UK's Double Standard: Lavish Qatar Visit Contrasts with Potential Netanyahu Arrest
The UK's decision to host Qatar's emir on a state visit while potentially arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu upon entry highlights a stark moral double standard, considering the contrasting human rights records and global contributions of both nations.
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72% Bias Score
"NSW Delays PFAS Site Investigations, Raising Public Health Concerns"
"Fire and Rescue NSW has yet to investigate more than 500 of 600 sites flagged as potentially contaminated with PFAS, cancer-causing chemicals, despite many being near schools and daycares. Concerns over secrecy in regional water testing have also arisen."
"NSW Delays PFAS Site Investigations, Raising Public Health Concerns"
"Fire and Rescue NSW has yet to investigate more than 500 of 600 sites flagged as potentially contaminated with PFAS, cancer-causing chemicals, despite many being near schools and daycares. Concerns over secrecy in regional water testing have also arisen."
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48% Bias Score
China's Expanding Global Engagement Through Cultural Exchange and Diplomacy
China's expanding global engagement, exemplified by initiatives like the Global Civilization Initiative and various exchange programs (50,000 US youth exchanges, 1,000 BRICS digital education training opportunities, and 1,500 training opportunities for Central Asian countries), aims to foster mutual...
China's Expanding Global Engagement Through Cultural Exchange and Diplomacy
China's expanding global engagement, exemplified by initiatives like the Global Civilization Initiative and various exchange programs (50,000 US youth exchanges, 1,000 BRICS digital education training opportunities, and 1,500 training opportunities for Central Asian countries), aims to foster mutual...
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60% 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
"Ben-Gvir Considers Freezing West Bank Police Appointments Amidst Bribery Investigation"
"Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir may freeze West Bank police commander appointments amid a bribery and breach of trust investigation against Chief Superintendent Avishai Moalem, a candidate for promotion, supported by Ben-Gvir who claims political motivation behind the allegation...
"Ben-Gvir Considers Freezing West Bank Police Appointments Amidst Bribery Investigation"
"Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir may freeze West Bank police commander appointments amid a bribery and breach of trust investigation against Chief Superintendent Avishai Moalem, a candidate for promotion, supported by Ben-Gvir who claims political motivation behind the allegation...
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48% 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
Victorian Electoral Laws Face High Court Challenge Over Funding Disparity
Independent Victorian candidates are challenging the state's electoral laws in the High Court, alleging that an exemption allowing major parties unlimited funds from nominated entities creates an unconstitutional barrier to political communication; the Premier's inaction on promised reforms has prom...
Victorian Electoral Laws Face High Court Challenge Over Funding Disparity
Independent Victorian candidates are challenging the state's electoral laws in the High Court, alleging that an exemption allowing major parties unlimited funds from nominated entities creates an unconstitutional barrier to political communication; the Premier's inaction on promised reforms has prom...
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40% Bias Score
Targeted Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO: Suspect Images Released
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot on Wednesday at 6:44 AM outside the New York Hilton Midtown; police released images of a suspect, found his backpack in Central Park, and believe he left the city by bus.
Targeted Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO: Suspect Images Released
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot on Wednesday at 6:44 AM outside the New York Hilton Midtown; police released images of a suspect, found his backpack in Central Park, and believe he left the city by bus.
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32% 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