December 2024
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Oldest Homo Sapiens DNA Reveals Neanderthal Interbreeding
Scientists have recovered the oldest known Homo sapiens DNA from 45,000-year-old remains in Germany, revealing interbreeding with Neanderthals around 1,500 years prior and providing a refined timeline for human migration and Neanderthal introgression.
Oldest Homo Sapiens DNA Reveals Neanderthal Interbreeding
Scientists have recovered the oldest known Homo sapiens DNA from 45,000-year-old remains in Germany, revealing interbreeding with Neanderthals around 1,500 years prior and providing a refined timeline for human migration and Neanderthal introgression.
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32% Bias Score
Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Kills 50
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed at least 50 Palestinians and injured dozens more, striking a residential building in the Nuseirat refugee camp, hours after a US official suggested a potential ceasefire.
Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Kills 50
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed at least 50 Palestinians and injured dozens more, striking a residential building in the Nuseirat refugee camp, hours after a US official suggested a potential ceasefire.
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60% Bias Score
Russia Launches Another Major Attack on Ukraine's Energy Grid
Russia has launched another major attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing widespread power outages across the country, according to Ukraine's energy minister. This is the eleventh such attack this year. Ukraine is requesting more air defense systems from its allies.
Russia Launches Another Major Attack on Ukraine's Energy Grid
Russia has launched another major attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing widespread power outages across the country, according to Ukraine's energy minister. This is the eleventh such attack this year. Ukraine is requesting more air defense systems from its allies.
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60% Bias Score
Georgia's Upcoming Election Amidst Deepening Political Crisis
Georgia's December 14 presidential election is overshadowed by mass protests, a disputed parliamentary election, and the opposition's boycott, leading to a likely unopposed victory for the ruling party's candidate amid a deepening political crisis and warnings of escalating violence.
Georgia's Upcoming Election Amidst Deepening Political Crisis
Georgia's December 14 presidential election is overshadowed by mass protests, a disputed parliamentary election, and the opposition's boycott, leading to a likely unopposed victory for the ruling party's candidate amid a deepening political crisis and warnings of escalating violence.
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56% Bias Score
Assad's Fall Prompts German Asylum Freeze, Repatriation Debate
The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sparked joyous celebrations among the large Syrian diaspora in Germany, but also prompted a German government freeze on 47,270 pending asylum applications and a debate about the potential return of Syrian refugees.
Assad's Fall Prompts German Asylum Freeze, Repatriation Debate
The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sparked joyous celebrations among the large Syrian diaspora in Germany, but also prompted a German government freeze on 47,270 pending asylum applications and a debate about the potential return of Syrian refugees.
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44% Bias Score
Perseverance Rover Reaches Mars Crater Peak to Study Ancient Rocks
NASA's Perseverance rover completed a challenging 3.5-month climb to the top of Jezero Crater on Mars, reaching an altitude of 1,640 vertical feet to begin studying ancient rocks that could reveal the planet's early history and the potential for past life.
Perseverance Rover Reaches Mars Crater Peak to Study Ancient Rocks
NASA's Perseverance rover completed a challenging 3.5-month climb to the top of Jezero Crater on Mars, reaching an altitude of 1,640 vertical feet to begin studying ancient rocks that could reveal the planet's early history and the potential for past life.
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8% Bias Score
Rutte Warns of Looming NATO Security Crisis, Urges Increased Defense Spending
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte delivered a stark warning about the alliance's unpreparedness for future security threats, particularly highlighting Russia's rapid arms production and China's growing nuclear arsenal, and urging increased defense spending and industry reform.
Rutte Warns of Looming NATO Security Crisis, Urges Increased Defense Spending
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte delivered a stark warning about the alliance's unpreparedness for future security threats, particularly highlighting Russia's rapid arms production and China's growing nuclear arsenal, and urging increased defense spending and industry reform.
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48% Bias Score
FBI to Investigate Zelensky Over Misuse of US Aid
President-elect Trump's nominee for FBI Director, Kash Patel, will investigate Ukrainian President Zelensky for potential misuse of over \$113 billion in US aid, citing concerns about accountability and alleged misrepresentation of security threats.
FBI to Investigate Zelensky Over Misuse of US Aid
President-elect Trump's nominee for FBI Director, Kash Patel, will investigate Ukrainian President Zelensky for potential misuse of over \$113 billion in US aid, citing concerns about accountability and alleged misrepresentation of security threats.
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56% Bias Score
Russia Launches Another Massive Air Attack on Ukraine's Energy Grid
Russia launched a massive air attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Friday, using dozens of cruise missiles and drones, targeting the power grid and causing widespread disruptions as workers struggle to minimize negative consequences. This attack, utilizing Kinzhal ballistic missiles and foll...
Russia Launches Another Massive Air Attack on Ukraine's Energy Grid
Russia launched a massive air attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Friday, using dozens of cruise missiles and drones, targeting the power grid and causing widespread disruptions as workers struggle to minimize negative consequences. This attack, utilizing Kinzhal ballistic missiles and foll...
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40% Bias Score
Assad's Fall: Syria Celebrates, but Future Uncertain
The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, following decades of authoritarian rule marked by brutal crackdowns and economic mismanagement, has led to widespread celebrations but also concerns about potential instability and a power vacuum.
Assad's Fall: Syria Celebrates, but Future Uncertain
The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, following decades of authoritarian rule marked by brutal crackdowns and economic mismanagement, has led to widespread celebrations but also concerns about potential instability and a power vacuum.
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56% Bias Score
South Korea's President Faces Impeachment Over Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment proceedings following his controversial declaration of martial law, a first in four decades, with a tight vote expected on December 14th amidst widespread public protests and plummeting approval ratings.
South Korea's President Faces Impeachment Over Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment proceedings following his controversial declaration of martial law, a first in four decades, with a tight vote expected on December 14th amidst widespread public protests and plummeting approval ratings.
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44% Bias Score
Court secrecy in Sara Sharif murder case sparks outrage
A British court banned the naming of professionals involved in Sara Sharif's case, including the judge who granted custody to her father, who later murdered her. This sparked outrage and calls for transparency into the systemic failures that led to her death.
Court secrecy in Sara Sharif murder case sparks outrage
A British court banned the naming of professionals involved in Sara Sharif's case, including the judge who granted custody to her father, who later murdered her. This sparked outrage and calls for transparency into the systemic failures that led to her death.
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28% Bias Score