December 2024
January 2025
\"2034 World Cup Award to Saudi Arabia Raises Human Rights Concerns\"\
\"FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 Men's World Cup despite concerns over human rights abuses, potentially endangering 13.4 million migrant workers involved in the construction of World Cup infrastructure, which will cost hundreds of billions of dollars.\"
\"2034 World Cup Award to Saudi Arabia Raises Human Rights Concerns\"\
\"FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 Men's World Cup despite concerns over human rights abuses, potentially endangering 13.4 million migrant workers involved in the construction of World Cup infrastructure, which will cost hundreds of billions of dollars.\"
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68% Bias Score
"China Deploys Largest Naval Fleet Near Taiwan in 30 Years"
"Taiwan's Defense Ministry reported China's deployment of 47 aircraft and 12 warships near the island, the largest such deployment in almost 30 years, exceeding even the 2022 drills following Nancy Pelosi's visit; this follows Taiwanese President Lai's recent US trip, further escalating tensions."
"China Deploys Largest Naval Fleet Near Taiwan in 30 Years"
"Taiwan's Defense Ministry reported China's deployment of 47 aircraft and 12 warships near the island, the largest such deployment in almost 30 years, exceeding even the 2022 drills following Nancy Pelosi's visit; this follows Taiwanese President Lai's recent US trip, further escalating tensions."
Progress
40% Bias Score
Saydnaya Prison Liberation After Assad Regime Fall
The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria resulted in the liberation of Saydnaya prison, known for its human rights abuses, with Hayat Tahrir al Shams prioritizing the release of prisoners; however, the Syrian Civil Defence is searching for detainees in underground cells, while authorities claim...
Saydnaya Prison Liberation After Assad Regime Fall
The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria resulted in the liberation of Saydnaya prison, known for its human rights abuses, with Hayat Tahrir al Shams prioritizing the release of prisoners; however, the Syrian Civil Defence is searching for detainees in underground cells, while authorities claim...
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40% Bias Score
"Assad's Escape Sparks Regional Instability: Israel Launches Airstrikes, Prison Rescue Attempted"
"Following Bashar al-Assad's flight to Russia, Israel conducted 100 airstrikes on Syrian military sites, while a rescue attempt was launched at Sednaya prison; international responses include a UK asylum freeze and US concerns about ISIS resurgence, alongside Israel's annexation of the Golan Heights...
"Assad's Escape Sparks Regional Instability: Israel Launches Airstrikes, Prison Rescue Attempted"
"Following Bashar al-Assad's flight to Russia, Israel conducted 100 airstrikes on Syrian military sites, while a rescue attempt was launched at Sednaya prison; international responses include a UK asylum freeze and US concerns about ISIS resurgence, alongside Israel's annexation of the Golan Heights...
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44% Bias Score
Haiti Gang Massacre: 184 Dead, 5,000 Deaths This Year in Haiti
Haitian gangs murdered at least 184 people in Cité Soleil over the weekend, allegedly because gang leader Micanor 'Mikanò' Altès suspected witchcraft caused his child's illness; the UN reports 5,000 deaths this year in Haiti due to gang violence.
Haiti Gang Massacre: 184 Dead, 5,000 Deaths This Year in Haiti
Haitian gangs murdered at least 184 people in Cité Soleil over the weekend, allegedly because gang leader Micanor 'Mikanò' Altès suspected witchcraft caused his child's illness; the UN reports 5,000 deaths this year in Haiti due to gang violence.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Dutch Engineer Accused of Passing Chip Secrets to Russia
A 43-year-old former ASML engineer, German A., is accused of stealing confidential information from ASML and NXP, passing it to Russian state-owned companies for cash payments between November 2015 and August 2024, which allegedly aided in building a microelectronics factory in Russia.
Dutch Engineer Accused of Passing Chip Secrets to Russia
A 43-year-old former ASML engineer, German A., is accused of stealing confidential information from ASML and NXP, passing it to Russian state-owned companies for cash payments between November 2015 and August 2024, which allegedly aided in building a microelectronics factory in Russia.
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44% Bias Score
Al-Assad's Fall Reshapes Middle East Geopolitics
On December 8th, 2024, after 12 days of fighting, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, marking the end of his 54-year family rule and the 13-year Syrian civil war that caused over 350,000 deaths and 13 million displacements, significantly reshaping the Middle East's geopolitical landscap...
Al-Assad's Fall Reshapes Middle East Geopolitics
On December 8th, 2024, after 12 days of fighting, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, marking the end of his 54-year family rule and the 13-year Syrian civil war that caused over 350,000 deaths and 13 million displacements, significantly reshaping the Middle East's geopolitical landscap...
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48% Bias Score
75+ Nobel Laureates Oppose Kennedy Jr.'s Nomination as US Health Minister
Over 75 Nobel laureates published a New York Times op-ed opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as US Health Minister due to his anti-vaccine stance, conspiracy theories, and lack of relevant qualifications; his confirmation would endanger public health and weaken US research leadership.
75+ Nobel Laureates Oppose Kennedy Jr.'s Nomination as US Health Minister
Over 75 Nobel laureates published a New York Times op-ed opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as US Health Minister due to his anti-vaccine stance, conspiracy theories, and lack of relevant qualifications; his confirmation would endanger public health and weaken US research leadership.
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56% Bias Score
Ivy League Software Engineer Arrested in UnitedHealthcare CEO Slaying
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League-educated software engineer from a prominent Baltimore family, is the prime suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City last week; police found a 3D-printed gun and a document expressing anger towards corporate America...
Ivy League Software Engineer Arrested in UnitedHealthcare CEO Slaying
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League-educated software engineer from a prominent Baltimore family, is the prime suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City last week; police found a 3D-printed gun and a document expressing anger towards corporate America...
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40% Bias Score
Syrian Opposition Vows Accountability, Saydnaya Prison Search Concludes
Following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, opposition leader Ahmed al-Sherq vowed to hold accountable those responsible for the torture of civilians, while the White Helmets announced the completion of searches for undiscovered secret cells in Saydnaya prison, without success...
Syrian Opposition Vows Accountability, Saydnaya Prison Search Concludes
Following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, opposition leader Ahmed al-Sherq vowed to hold accountable those responsible for the torture of civilians, while the White Helmets announced the completion of searches for undiscovered secret cells in Saydnaya prison, without success...
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44% Bias Score
"Syria's Public Sector Grinds to Halt After Assad's Overthrow"
"Syrian rebels overthrew President Bashar Assad, causing a complete shutdown of the public sector according to a UN official despite the Prime Minister's claims of a return to work; this has already impacted aid delivery, and there are concerns for human rights and the humanitarian situation with th...
"Syria's Public Sector Grinds to Halt After Assad's Overthrow"
"Syrian rebels overthrew President Bashar Assad, causing a complete shutdown of the public sector according to a UN official despite the Prime Minister's claims of a return to work; this has already impacted aid delivery, and there are concerns for human rights and the humanitarian situation with th...
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44% Bias Score
Polygamist Leader Sentenced to 50 Years for Sex Crimes Against Underage Girls
Samuel Bateman, a 48-year-old polygamist leader, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for coercing underage girls, as young as 9, into sex acts and conspiring to kidnap them from protective custody; seven of his adult 'wives' were also convicted of related crimes.
Polygamist Leader Sentenced to 50 Years for Sex Crimes Against Underage Girls
Samuel Bateman, a 48-year-old polygamist leader, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for coercing underage girls, as young as 9, into sex acts and conspiring to kidnap them from protective custody; seven of his adult 'wives' were also convicted of related crimes.
Progress
52% Bias Score