December 2024
January 2025
Google's Quantum Leap: Willow Chip Solves Problem in Minutes That Would Take Supercomputers Septillions of Years
Google's experimental quantum chip, Willow, completed a computation in under five minutes that would take today's fastest supercomputers 10 septillion years, showcasing significant advancements in quantum computing while raising concerns about potential misuse.
Google's Quantum Leap: Willow Chip Solves Problem in Minutes That Would Take Supercomputers Septillions of Years
Google's experimental quantum chip, Willow, completed a computation in under five minutes that would take today's fastest supercomputers 10 septillion years, showcasing significant advancements in quantum computing while raising concerns about potential misuse.
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40% Bias Score
Syria's Assad Regime Falls, Opening Path for War Crimes Prosecutions
Rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa offered rewards for Syrian officials involved in war crimes following the Assad regime's fall, while international efforts are underway to track down fleeing officials and utilize existing evidence for prosecutions. Legal experts, however, caution about the lack of a fun...
Syria's Assad Regime Falls, Opening Path for War Crimes Prosecutions
Rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa offered rewards for Syrian officials involved in war crimes following the Assad regime's fall, while international efforts are underway to track down fleeing officials and utilize existing evidence for prosecutions. Legal experts, however, caution about the lack of a fun...
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40% Bias Score
U.S. to Support New Syrian Government Following Assad Regime Collapse
The Biden administration announced its support for a new Syrian government that meets specific conditions, following the collapse of the Assad regime due to a rebel offensive, while also supporting Israel's actions in the Golan Heights and ongoing efforts to secure a hostage deal in Gaza.
U.S. to Support New Syrian Government Following Assad Regime Collapse
The Biden administration announced its support for a new Syrian government that meets specific conditions, following the collapse of the Assad regime due to a rebel offensive, while also supporting Israel's actions in the Golan Heights and ongoing efforts to secure a hostage deal in Gaza.
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44% Bias Score
Israel Expands Influence in Syria After Assad's Fall
Following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, Israel launched extensive airstrikes targeting military infrastructure, including air bases, weapons depots, and chemical weapons facilities. Simultaneously, Israeli ground forces advanced into Syrian territory, securing strategic areas such as the Go...
Israel Expands Influence in Syria After Assad's Fall
Following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, Israel launched extensive airstrikes targeting military infrastructure, including air bases, weapons depots, and chemical weapons facilities. Simultaneously, Israeli ground forces advanced into Syrian territory, securing strategic areas such as the Go...
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64% 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
77 Nobel Laureates Oppose Kennedy Jr.'s HHS Nomination
Seventy-seven Nobel laureates urged the US Senate to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Health and Human Services Secretary due to his promotion of discredited health theories and criticism of key health agencies, arguing it would jeopardize American public health.
77 Nobel Laureates Oppose Kennedy Jr.'s HHS Nomination
Seventy-seven Nobel laureates urged the US Senate to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Health and Human Services Secretary due to his promotion of discredited health theories and criticism of key health agencies, arguing it would jeopardize American public health.
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56% Bias Score
75+ Nobel Laureates Oppose Kennedy's HHS Nomination
Over 75 Nobel laureates publicly opposed President-elect Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services due to Kennedy's anti-vaccine stance and promotion of conspiracy theories, jeopardizing public health and US global leadership in health sciences.
75+ Nobel Laureates Oppose Kennedy's HHS Nomination
Over 75 Nobel laureates publicly opposed President-elect Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services due to Kennedy's anti-vaccine stance and promotion of conspiracy theories, jeopardizing public health and US global leadership in health sciences.
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48% 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
Syrian Rebellion Captures Damascus
On November 27th, 2023, the Syrian rebellion, composed of Hayat Tahrir Al-Cham and the Syrian National Army, unexpectedly captured Damascus, capitalizing on the weakened positions of Russia and Iran, Assad's primary allies, and the resulting geopolitical shifts.
Syrian Rebellion Captures Damascus
On November 27th, 2023, the Syrian rebellion, composed of Hayat Tahrir Al-Cham and the Syrian National Army, unexpectedly captured Damascus, capitalizing on the weakened positions of Russia and Iran, Assad's primary allies, and the resulting geopolitical shifts.
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48% Bias Score
China conducts military drills near Taiwan after Lai's US trip
Over 50 Chinese military aircraft and ships operated near Taiwan in the last 24 hours, following Beijing's declaration of seven air zones for potential military exercises, a response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's recent US visit.
China conducts military drills near Taiwan after Lai's US trip
Over 50 Chinese military aircraft and ships operated near Taiwan in the last 24 hours, following Beijing's declaration of seven air zones for potential military exercises, a response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's recent US visit.
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40% Bias Score
Russian MLRS Deployment Near Zaporizhzhia NPP Raises Nuclear Safety Concerns
A Greenpeace-commissioned report reveals that Russian forces have deployed "Uragan" and "Smerch" MLRS near the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, constructing over 1000 meters of trenches and fortifications near the cooling pond, increasing the risk of a nuclear accident and violating intern...
Russian MLRS Deployment Near Zaporizhzhia NPP Raises Nuclear Safety Concerns
A Greenpeace-commissioned report reveals that Russian forces have deployed "Uragan" and "Smerch" MLRS near the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, constructing over 1000 meters of trenches and fortifications near the cooling pond, increasing the risk of a nuclear accident and violating intern...
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40% 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.
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52% Bias Score