December 2024
January 2025
"UN Report: Soil Salinization Threatens Global Food Production"
"A UN report reveals that 1.4 billion hectares of land globally are affected by salinity, impacting 10% of irrigated cropland and a similar proportion of rain-fed cropland, resulting in up to 70% crop yield losses, primarily due to climate change and unsustainable agricultural practices."
"UN Report: Soil Salinization Threatens Global Food Production"
"A UN report reveals that 1.4 billion hectares of land globally are affected by salinity, impacting 10% of irrigated cropland and a similar proportion of rain-fed cropland, resulting in up to 70% crop yield losses, primarily due to climate change and unsustainable agricultural practices."
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36% Bias Score
Belarus to Deploy Russian Hypersonic Missiles in 2025
Belarus will deploy Russian-made Oreshnik hypersonic missiles in 2025, a move announced by President Lukashenko in response to the perceived threat of Polish and Lithuanian troops near Belarus's western border. The missiles, provided free by Russia, are seen by Moscow as a means of deterring further...
Belarus to Deploy Russian Hypersonic Missiles in 2025
Belarus will deploy Russian-made Oreshnik hypersonic missiles in 2025, a move announced by President Lukashenko in response to the perceived threat of Polish and Lithuanian troops near Belarus's western border. The missiles, provided free by Russia, are seen by Moscow as a means of deterring further...
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48% Bias Score
Syria: Assad's Fall and Uncertain Transition
Following a swift rebel offensive, Bashar al-Assad's regime fell, leading to the appointment of a transitional prime minister, Mohammed al-Bachir, amid ongoing violence leaving 218 dead in clashes between pro-Ankara and pro-Kurdish forces, and the seizure of Deir Ez-Zor by rebels.
Syria: Assad's Fall and Uncertain Transition
Following a swift rebel offensive, Bashar al-Assad's regime fell, leading to the appointment of a transitional prime minister, Mohammed al-Bachir, amid ongoing violence leaving 218 dead in clashes between pro-Ankara and pro-Kurdish forces, and the seizure of Deir Ez-Zor by rebels.
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52% Bias Score
Police Raid South Korean President's Office Amidst Political Crisis
South Korean police raided President Yoon Suk Yeol's office on Wednesday, following investigations into his short-lived declaration of martial law last week that sparked mass protests and led to the arrest and attempted suicide of the former defense minister.
Police Raid South Korean President's Office Amidst Political Crisis
South Korean police raided President Yoon Suk Yeol's office on Wednesday, following investigations into his short-lived declaration of martial law last week that sparked mass protests and led to the arrest and attempted suicide of the former defense minister.
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44% Bias Score
International Child Abuse Investigation Leads to Six Rescues in the Philippines
The arrests of two Australian men for online child abuse offences triggered a joint investigation with the Philippines, resulting in the rescue of six children and the arrest of two women on charges of human trafficking and child abuse material offences.
International Child Abuse Investigation Leads to Six Rescues in the Philippines
The arrests of two Australian men for online child abuse offences triggered a joint investigation with the Philippines, resulting in the rescue of six children and the arrest of two women on charges of human trafficking and child abuse material offences.
Progress
32% Bias Score
"Mexico Prepares for Potential Mass Deportations from the U.S."
"Mexican states bordering the U.S. are preparing for potential mass deportations threatened by the incoming Trump administration, prompting internal security meetings and preparations to manage a potential influx of returning citizens amidst escalating trade tensions."
"Mexico Prepares for Potential Mass Deportations from the U.S."
"Mexican states bordering the U.S. are preparing for potential mass deportations threatened by the incoming Trump administration, prompting internal security meetings and preparations to manage a potential influx of returning citizens amidst escalating trade tensions."
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44% Bias Score
UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Suspect Arrested, Fighting Extradition
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, was arrested in Pennsylvania and charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot outside a Manhattan hotel last week. Police recovered a 3D-printed gun and fake ID from Mangione, who is fighting extradition to New York.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Suspect Arrested, Fighting Extradition
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, was arrested in Pennsylvania and charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot outside a Manhattan hotel last week. Police recovered a 3D-printed gun and fake ID from Mangione, who is fighting extradition to New York.
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40% Bias Score
Syria Conflict Escalates: Turkey, Israel Launch Attacks; Assad's Palace Looted
On December 11, 2024, Turkey-backed Syrian rebels advanced on Kobani under Turkish air cover, escalating the Syrian conflict; Israel launched widespread attacks against Syrian military targets; Assad's abandoned palace was looted; and the USS Truman is deploying to the Middle East.
Syria Conflict Escalates: Turkey, Israel Launch Attacks; Assad's Palace Looted
On December 11, 2024, Turkey-backed Syrian rebels advanced on Kobani under Turkish air cover, escalating the Syrian conflict; Israel launched widespread attacks against Syrian military targets; Assad's abandoned palace was looted; and the USS Truman is deploying to the Middle East.
Progress
36% Bias Score
"Prosecutors Propose Options to Preserve Trump's Hush-Money Conviction Amidst Presidential Return"
"A New York court is deciding how to handle Donald Trump's conviction for 34 counts of falsifying business records to hide a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels, after his recent election victory; the Manhattan District Attorney's office proposed several options to keep the conviction, while Trump's ...
"Prosecutors Propose Options to Preserve Trump's Hush-Money Conviction Amidst Presidential Return"
"A New York court is deciding how to handle Donald Trump's conviction for 34 counts of falsifying business records to hide a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels, after his recent election victory; the Manhattan District Attorney's office proposed several options to keep the conviction, while Trump's ...
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40% Bias Score
South Korean Police Raid Yoon's Office Amid Impeachment Push
South Korean police raided President Yoon Suk Yeol's office on December 11th, investigating the December 3rd declaration of martial law. Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun's arrest and suicide attempt, along with the arrests of high-ranking police officials, fueled an opposition-led impeachment e...
South Korean Police Raid Yoon's Office Amid Impeachment Push
South Korean police raided President Yoon Suk Yeol's office on December 11th, investigating the December 3rd declaration of martial law. Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun's arrest and suicide attempt, along with the arrests of high-ranking police officials, fueled an opposition-led impeachment e...
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44% Bias Score
"Secret Service Reform Recommended After Trump Assassination Attempts"
"A bipartisan congressional task force report details security failures surrounding assassination attempts on Donald Trump, recommending Secret Service reforms including shifting responsibilities, reviewing investigative tasks, and potentially creating an independent agency."
"Secret Service Reform Recommended After Trump Assassination Attempts"
"A bipartisan congressional task force report details security failures surrounding assassination attempts on Donald Trump, recommending Secret Service reforms including shifting responsibilities, reviewing investigative tasks, and potentially creating an independent agency."
Progress
48% Bias Score
"AI Predicts Accelerated European Warming, Jeopardizing Paris Agreement Goals"
"AI-driven climate analysis projects a minimum 3-degree Celsius temperature increase in Europe by 2060, exceeding global warming averages and potentially rendering the Paris Agreement's 1.5-degree limit unattainable, even with rapid emission reductions."
"AI Predicts Accelerated European Warming, Jeopardizing Paris Agreement Goals"
"AI-driven climate analysis projects a minimum 3-degree Celsius temperature increase in Europe by 2060, exceeding global warming averages and potentially rendering the Paris Agreement's 1.5-degree limit unattainable, even with rapid emission reductions."
Progress
44% Bias Score