December 2024
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"Assad's 2007 Denial and Syria's 13-Year Descent into Civil War"
"In a 2007 interview, Bashar al-Assad denied involvement in regional conflicts; however, his regime's subsequent brutal crackdown led to a 13-year civil war, marked by widespread human rights abuses and the use of torture, ultimately resulting in the regime's near collapse in late 2023."
"Assad's 2007 Denial and Syria's 13-Year Descent into Civil War"
"In a 2007 interview, Bashar al-Assad denied involvement in regional conflicts; however, his regime's subsequent brutal crackdown led to a 13-year civil war, marked by widespread human rights abuses and the use of torture, ultimately resulting in the regime's near collapse in late 2023."
Progress
64% Bias Score
Biden Grants Largest Single-Day Clemency in US History
President Biden commuted the sentences of roughly 1,500 people released from prison during the coronavirus pandemic and pardoned 39 others convicted of nonviolent crimes, marking the largest single-day act of clemency in modern US history.
Biden Grants Largest Single-Day Clemency in US History
President Biden commuted the sentences of roughly 1,500 people released from prison during the coronavirus pandemic and pardoned 39 others convicted of nonviolent crimes, marking the largest single-day act of clemency in modern US history.
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44% Bias Score
Alternative Cancer Therapies: Claims vs. Evidence
Despite claims from several high-profile individuals that alternative therapies like specific diets can cure cancer, major cancer organizations say there is no medical evidence supporting such claims, and some alternative therapies may even be harmful.
Alternative Cancer Therapies: Claims vs. Evidence
Despite claims from several high-profile individuals that alternative therapies like specific diets can cure cancer, major cancer organizations say there is no medical evidence supporting such claims, and some alternative therapies may even be harmful.
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56% Bias Score
Mali: At Least 79 Civilians Killed Since UN Withdrawal
A Human Rights Watch report details at least 79 civilian deaths in Mali since May 2024, attributed to Malian and Wagner forces (32) and Islamist groups (47), following the UN Minusma mission's withdrawal in late 2023; the actual numbers are likely much higher.
Mali: At Least 79 Civilians Killed Since UN Withdrawal
A Human Rights Watch report details at least 79 civilian deaths in Mali since May 2024, attributed to Malian and Wagner forces (32) and Islamist groups (47), following the UN Minusma mission's withdrawal in late 2023; the actual numbers are likely much higher.
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28% Bias Score
"Child Labor Fuels Nigeria's Lithium Boom"
"Driven by soaring global demand for electric vehicle batteries, Nigeria's unregulated lithium mining industry uses child labor, with children as young as five working in dangerous conditions for minimal pay in illegal mines near Abuja; a Chinese company was observed buying lithium without questioni...
"Child Labor Fuels Nigeria's Lithium Boom"
"Driven by soaring global demand for electric vehicle batteries, Nigeria's unregulated lithium mining industry uses child labor, with children as young as five working in dangerous conditions for minimal pay in illegal mines near Abuja; a Chinese company was observed buying lithium without questioni...
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48% Bias Score
"ECB Cuts Interest Rates Amidst Slowing Inflation and Trade War Fears"
"The European Central Bank (ECB) cut its key interest rate to 3.75 percent on December 12th, 2024, marking the fourth such cut this year, amidst slowing inflation but growing concerns about potential US trade conflicts impacting the Eurozone economy."
"ECB Cuts Interest Rates Amidst Slowing Inflation and Trade War Fears"
"The European Central Bank (ECB) cut its key interest rate to 3.75 percent on December 12th, 2024, marking the fourth such cut this year, amidst slowing inflation but growing concerns about potential US trade conflicts impacting the Eurozone economy."
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36% Bias Score
Bulgaria and Romania Join Schengen Area in 2025
On December 12, 2024, the EU approved Bulgaria and Romania's full Schengen Area membership, starting January 1, 2025, after Austria dropped its veto based on a new border security agreement addressing migration concerns.
Bulgaria and Romania Join Schengen Area in 2025
On December 12, 2024, the EU approved Bulgaria and Romania's full Schengen Area membership, starting January 1, 2025, after Austria dropped its veto based on a new border security agreement addressing migration concerns.
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36% Bias Score
"Vietnamese Officials Sentenced for Leaking Information to Dissident Blogger; Decree 147 Tightens Internet Control"
"Five former Vietnamese officials received prison sentences for leaking information to blogger Đường Văn Thái, who was sentenced to 12 years for anti-state activities; Vietnam's new Decree 147 further restricts internet access."
"Vietnamese Officials Sentenced for Leaking Information to Dissident Blogger; Decree 147 Tightens Internet Control"
"Five former Vietnamese officials received prison sentences for leaking information to blogger Đường Văn Thái, who was sentenced to 12 years for anti-state activities; Vietnam's new Decree 147 further restricts internet access."
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52% Bias Score
Vietnamese Officials Accused of Assaulting New Zealand Servers
Two Vietnamese officials, associated with the Vietnamese police, allegedly indecently assaulted two young female servers at a Wellington restaurant in March; New Zealand police are unable to pursue charges due to the lack of an extradition treaty with Vietnam.
Vietnamese Officials Accused of Assaulting New Zealand Servers
Two Vietnamese officials, associated with the Vietnamese police, allegedly indecently assaulted two young female servers at a Wellington restaurant in March; New Zealand police are unable to pursue charges due to the lack of an extradition treaty with Vietnam.
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52% Bias Score
"South Korea Ruling Party Leader Supports Impeaching President Yoon Over Martial Law"
"South Korea's ruling party leader now supports impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol for his short-lived declaration of martial law, following a week of shifting stances and a failed opposition-led impeachment attempt; a new impeachment motion is expected soon."
"South Korea Ruling Party Leader Supports Impeaching President Yoon Over Martial Law"
"South Korea's ruling party leader now supports impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol for his short-lived declaration of martial law, following a week of shifting stances and a failed opposition-led impeachment attempt; a new impeachment motion is expected soon."
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40% Bias Score
Murder of Healthcare Executive Sparks Online Glorification and Debate on US Healthcare System
Luigi M., a 26-year-old, is accused of murdering the head of United Healthcare in New York City, sparking online celebrations and highlighting deep-seated anger towards the US healthcare system's high costs and unequal access.
Murder of Healthcare Executive Sparks Online Glorification and Debate on US Healthcare System
Luigi M., a 26-year-old, is accused of murdering the head of United Healthcare in New York City, sparking online celebrations and highlighting deep-seated anger towards the US healthcare system's high costs and unequal access.
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48% Bias Score
Yoon Defiant Amid Impeachment Efforts Following Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, facing impeachment efforts, maintains his stance after briefly imposing martial law, blaming the opposition for governmental paralysis. The potential for his arrest and trial on charges that could lead to the death penalty looms.
Yoon Defiant Amid Impeachment Efforts Following Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, facing impeachment efforts, maintains his stance after briefly imposing martial law, blaming the opposition for governmental paralysis. The potential for his arrest and trial on charges that could lead to the death penalty looms.
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52% Bias Score
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