December 2024
January 2025
Ukraine Strikes Taganrog Airfield with New Drones
Ukraine likely struck the Taganrog airfield and Beriev aircraft factory in southern Russia on Tuesday night, using a mix of munitions possibly including new Palianytsia drones, showcasing expanding Ukrainian deep-strike capabilities targeting Russian military infrastructure.
Ukraine Strikes Taganrog Airfield with New Drones
Ukraine likely struck the Taganrog airfield and Beriev aircraft factory in southern Russia on Tuesday night, using a mix of munitions possibly including new Palianytsia drones, showcasing expanding Ukrainian deep-strike capabilities targeting Russian military infrastructure.
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40% Bias Score
Woodside's Browse Gas Project Faces Environmental Opposition at Scott Reef
Woodside Energy's proposed $30 billion Browse gas project near Western Australia's Scott Reef faces significant environmental opposition due to potential harm to endangered species and the reef's ecosystem; the WA Environmental Protection Authority deemed the initial proposal unacceptable, highlight...
Woodside's Browse Gas Project Faces Environmental Opposition at Scott Reef
Woodside Energy's proposed $30 billion Browse gas project near Western Australia's Scott Reef faces significant environmental opposition due to potential harm to endangered species and the reef's ecosystem; the WA Environmental Protection Authority deemed the initial proposal unacceptable, highlight...
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56% Bias Score
Ukraine Attacks Taganrog with ATACMS Missiles; Russia Vows Retaliation
On December 11th, Ukraine launched six US-made ATACMS ballistic missiles at a Russian airfield in Taganrog; two were shot down, four disabled by electronic warfare, causing minor damage. This follows a previous Russian warning of retaliation for such attacks.
Ukraine Attacks Taganrog with ATACMS Missiles; Russia Vows Retaliation
On December 11th, Ukraine launched six US-made ATACMS ballistic missiles at a Russian airfield in Taganrog; two were shot down, four disabled by electronic warfare, causing minor damage. This follows a previous Russian warning of retaliation for such attacks.
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56% Bias Score
EU Approves Poland's Temporary Suspension of Asylum Rights
The European Commission approved Poland's temporary suspension of asylum rights at its border with Belarus, citing a security threat posed by Russia and Belarus weaponizing migration flows; this decision applies to other EU states in similar circumstances and has raised concerns from human rights gr...
EU Approves Poland's Temporary Suspension of Asylum Rights
The European Commission approved Poland's temporary suspension of asylum rights at its border with Belarus, citing a security threat posed by Russia and Belarus weaponizing migration flows; this decision applies to other EU states in similar circumstances and has raised concerns from human rights gr...
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36% Bias Score
Algerian Court Rejects Release of Author Boualem Sansal
An Algerian appeals court rejected the release of 80-year-old author Boualem Sansal, detained since November 16th for alleged threats to state security due to comments on Western Sahara. His French lawyer was denied a visa, and he remains imprisoned in El Kolea despite his defense by Algerian lawyer...
Algerian Court Rejects Release of Author Boualem Sansal
An Algerian appeals court rejected the release of 80-year-old author Boualem Sansal, detained since November 16th for alleged threats to state security due to comments on Western Sahara. His French lawyer was denied a visa, and he remains imprisoned in El Kolea despite his defense by Algerian lawyer...
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40% Bias Score
French Government Inaction Leads to 6.1% Budget Deficit
A French Senate report reveals government inaction from December 2023, leading to a 6.1% budget deficit in 2024 (vs. 4.4% projected), due to delayed responses and political considerations, highlighting internal notes warning of the critical situation.
French Government Inaction Leads to 6.1% Budget Deficit
A French Senate report reveals government inaction from December 2023, leading to a 6.1% budget deficit in 2024 (vs. 4.4% projected), due to delayed responses and political considerations, highlighting internal notes warning of the critical situation.
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60% Bias Score
ECCA Proposes $5 Billion Federal School Voucher Program
Representative Adrian Smith's Educational Choice for Children Act of 2024 proposes a $5 billion federal tax credit school voucher program, allowing taxpayers to contribute to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) for private school expenses, with eligibility based on 300% of area median gross in...
ECCA Proposes $5 Billion Federal School Voucher Program
Representative Adrian Smith's Educational Choice for Children Act of 2024 proposes a $5 billion federal tax credit school voucher program, allowing taxpayers to contribute to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) for private school expenses, with eligibility based on 300% of area median gross in...
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48% Bias Score
PAFACAA Mandates TikTok Data Portability Before Potential Ban
The Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACAA) requires TikTok to provide users with all their account data in a machine-readable format before January 19, 2024, to allow for data transfer to other platforms before a potential ban; TikTok has an in-app tool for...
PAFACAA Mandates TikTok Data Portability Before Potential Ban
The Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACAA) requires TikTok to provide users with all their account data in a machine-readable format before January 19, 2024, to allow for data transfer to other platforms before a potential ban; TikTok has an in-app tool for...
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40% Bias Score
Syria Faces Reconstruction Challenges Amidst Competing Interests
After nearly 14 years of civil war, Syria faces a critical reconstruction phase under the interim government of Mohammed al-Bashir, who has identified a severe lack of foreign currency as a primary obstacle. The challenge is compounded by competing international interests and the need for equitable ...
Syria Faces Reconstruction Challenges Amidst Competing Interests
After nearly 14 years of civil war, Syria faces a critical reconstruction phase under the interim government of Mohammed al-Bashir, who has identified a severe lack of foreign currency as a primary obstacle. The challenge is compounded by competing international interests and the need for equitable ...
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36% Bias Score
China Simulates Taiwan Blockade After President's US Visit
China deployed approximately 90 naval and coast guard ships near Taiwan, simulating a port blockade, in response to President Lai Ching-te's recent US visit, escalating regional tensions and prompting Taiwan to demand an end to China's military activities.
China Simulates Taiwan Blockade After President's US Visit
China deployed approximately 90 naval and coast guard ships near Taiwan, simulating a port blockade, in response to President Lai Ching-te's recent US visit, escalating regional tensions and prompting Taiwan to demand an end to China's military activities.
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40% Bias Score
Russia to Supply North Korea with Fighter Jets in Exchange for Troops in Ukraine
Russia plans to provide North Korea with MiG-29 and Su-27 fighter jets in exchange for North Korean troops supporting Russia's war in Ukraine, according to US Indo-Pacific Command Admiral Samuel Paparo; North Korean troops are present in Russian combat zones, but not actively fighting.
Russia to Supply North Korea with Fighter Jets in Exchange for Troops in Ukraine
Russia plans to provide North Korea with MiG-29 and Su-27 fighter jets in exchange for North Korean troops supporting Russia's war in Ukraine, according to US Indo-Pacific Command Admiral Samuel Paparo; North Korean troops are present in Russian combat zones, but not actively fighting.
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44% Bias Score
"California's Failed AI Kill Switch Bill Exposes Safety Regulation Challenges"
"California's proposed AI kill switch legislation failed, highlighting the challenges of regulating AI safety due to decentralized systems and the lack of universally agreed-upon danger thresholds; experts emphasize the need for global standards and legal frameworks."
"California's Failed AI Kill Switch Bill Exposes Safety Regulation Challenges"
"California's proposed AI kill switch legislation failed, highlighting the challenges of regulating AI safety due to decentralized systems and the lack of universally agreed-upon danger thresholds; experts emphasize the need for global standards and legal frameworks."
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52% Bias Score