December 2024
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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.
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52% Bias Score
Over 100 Killed in Sudan Airstrike on Market
An airstrike on a market in Kabkabiya, North Darfur, Sudan, on December 9th, killed over 100 and injured hundreds, according to Emergency Lawyers; the Sudanese army denies responsibility, citing lies spread by RSF-supporting parties, amidst an ongoing conflict causing a major humanitarian crisis.
Over 100 Killed in Sudan Airstrike on Market
An airstrike on a market in Kabkabiya, North Darfur, Sudan, on December 9th, killed over 100 and injured hundreds, according to Emergency Lawyers; the Sudanese army denies responsibility, citing lies spread by RSF-supporting parties, amidst an ongoing conflict causing a major humanitarian crisis.
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44% Bias Score
Zelenskyy Praises Trump's Role in Ukraine Conflict
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised Donald Trump's resolve to end the war in Ukraine, stating that Putin fears only him and possibly China, while rejecting calls to lower the military draft age. Zelenskyy met with Trump and Emmanuel Macron in Paris over the weekend and called for interna...
Zelenskyy Praises Trump's Role in Ukraine Conflict
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised Donald Trump's resolve to end the war in Ukraine, stating that Putin fears only him and possibly China, while rejecting calls to lower the military draft age. Zelenskyy met with Trump and Emmanuel Macron in Paris over the weekend and called for interna...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Declares US Non-Intervention in Syria Amid Regime Change
Following the Syrian rebels' seizure of Damascus and President Assad's flight to Moscow, President-elect Trump declared the US should not intervene in Syria, despite concerns from Israeli officials and experts about the potential resurgence of ISIS and increased Iranian influence in the region.
Trump Declares US Non-Intervention in Syria Amid Regime Change
Following the Syrian rebels' seizure of Damascus and President Assad's flight to Moscow, President-elect Trump declared the US should not intervene in Syria, despite concerns from Israeli officials and experts about the potential resurgence of ISIS and increased Iranian influence in the region.
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52% Bias Score
"Assad Regime Falls in Syria; HTS Ascendancy Raises Concerns"
"After a swift overthrow, the Assad regime in Syria ended its three-decade rule, replaced by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an extremist group with Al-Qaeda ties, raising concerns about increased regional instability and prompting cautious responses from European governments."
"Assad Regime Falls in Syria; HTS Ascendancy Raises Concerns"
"After a swift overthrow, the Assad regime in Syria ended its three-decade rule, replaced by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an extremist group with Al-Qaeda ties, raising concerns about increased regional instability and prompting cautious responses from European governments."
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40% Bias Score
AI Climate Models Predict Accelerated Warming, Exceeding Critical Thresholds by 2060
A new AI-driven climate analysis predicts that many regions will exceed the 1.5°C warming threshold by 2040, with several surpassing 3°C by 2060, intensifying the risk of extreme weather, food insecurity, and mass extinctions, particularly in the Mediterranean, South Asia, and parts of Africa.
AI Climate Models Predict Accelerated Warming, Exceeding Critical Thresholds by 2060
A new AI-driven climate analysis predicts that many regions will exceed the 1.5°C warming threshold by 2040, with several surpassing 3°C by 2060, intensifying the risk of extreme weather, food insecurity, and mass extinctions, particularly in the Mediterranean, South Asia, and parts of Africa.
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48% Bias Score
Syria's Opposition Seizes Power After Major Offensive
After a sweeping offensive capturing Damascus, Syrian opposition forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) ousted President Bashar al-Assad, forming a transitional government to consolidate control, rebuild the nation, and address a massive humanitarian crisis.
Syria's Opposition Seizes Power After Major Offensive
After a sweeping offensive capturing Damascus, Syrian opposition forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) ousted President Bashar al-Assad, forming a transitional government to consolidate control, rebuild the nation, and address a massive humanitarian crisis.
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56% 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 Graduate Arrested for CEO Murder
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after a McDonald's customer recognized him from publicized security camera images; he is charged with murder and other offenses.
Ivy League Graduate Arrested for CEO Murder
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after a McDonald's customer recognized him from publicized security camera images; he is charged with murder and other offenses.
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40% Bias Score
China's Largest Military Show of Force Near Taiwan Since 1996
In response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's visit to U.S. territories, China deployed approximately 90 naval and coast guard vessels and 50 aircraft around Taiwan, marking the largest such deployment since 1996 and raising concerns about potential escalation in the Taiwan Strait.
China's Largest Military Show of Force Near Taiwan Since 1996
In response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's visit to U.S. territories, China deployed approximately 90 naval and coast guard vessels and 50 aircraft around Taiwan, marking the largest such deployment since 1996 and raising concerns about potential escalation in the Taiwan Strait.
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36% Bias Score
Arakan Army Seizes Key Myanmar Outpost, Raising Rohingya Violence Fears
The Arakan Army captured the last Myanmar army outpost in Maungdaw on Sunday, gaining full control of the 271km border with Bangladesh; this expands their territory in northern Rakhine state, raising concerns of renewed violence against the Rohingya minority.
Arakan Army Seizes Key Myanmar Outpost, Raising Rohingya Violence Fears
The Arakan Army captured the last Myanmar army outpost in Maungdaw on Sunday, gaining full control of the 271km border with Bangladesh; this expands their territory in northern Rakhine state, raising concerns of renewed violence against the Rohingya minority.
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40% Bias Score
UK on Alert for Returning Jihadists from Syria
The UK is on high alert for the return of British jihadists from Syria following the collapse of the Assad regime, prompting a pause on 6,500 asylum applications and raising major security concerns.
UK on Alert for Returning Jihadists from Syria
The UK is on high alert for the return of British jihadists from Syria following the collapse of the Assad regime, prompting a pause on 6,500 asylum applications and raising major security concerns.
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52% Bias Score