December 2024
January 2025
Supreme Court to Review California's Vehicle Emission Waiver
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case challenging California's Clean Air Act waiver for stricter vehicle emissions standards, focusing on whether fuel producers have standing to sue, not the waiver's legality; the waiver, allowing California to set stricter emission standards than the federal gove...
Supreme Court to Review California's Vehicle Emission Waiver
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case challenging California's Clean Air Act waiver for stricter vehicle emissions standards, focusing on whether fuel producers have standing to sue, not the waiver's legality; the waiver, allowing California to set stricter emission standards than the federal gove...
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36% Bias Score
UN Drought Talks Fail to Reach Agreement
The UN's COP 16 conference in Riyadh failed to produce a global agreement on tackling worsening droughts, despite pledges of $12.15 billion for drought resilience; the UN projects nearly five billion people will be affected by 2100 if warming trends continue.
UN Drought Talks Fail to Reach Agreement
The UN's COP 16 conference in Riyadh failed to produce a global agreement on tackling worsening droughts, despite pledges of $12.15 billion for drought resilience; the UN projects nearly five billion people will be affected by 2100 if warming trends continue.
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56% Bias Score
International Conference in Jordan Addresses Syrian Power Transition Amidst Israeli Attacks
On December 14th, international and Arab representatives convened in Aqaba, Jordan, to discuss a power transition framework for Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime; Syria simultaneously lodged a complaint with the UN Security Council regarding ongoing Israeli attacks.
International Conference in Jordan Addresses Syrian Power Transition Amidst Israeli Attacks
On December 14th, international and Arab representatives convened in Aqaba, Jordan, to discuss a power transition framework for Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime; Syria simultaneously lodged a complaint with the UN Security Council regarding ongoing Israeli attacks.
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36% Bias Score
Impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol
On December 14th, 2023, South Korea's National Assembly voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol for his December 3rd declaration of martial law; Prime Minister Han Duck-soo assumed interim presidential duties, and national elections are expected within 60 days if the Constitutional Court upholds th...
Impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol
On December 14th, 2023, South Korea's National Assembly voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol for his December 3rd declaration of martial law; Prime Minister Han Duck-soo assumed interim presidential duties, and national elections are expected within 60 days if the Constitutional Court upholds th...
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48% Bias Score
France's Nuclear Expertise Exported to Japan Amidst Domestic Policy Inconsistency
Framatome partnered with Japan to develop a sodium-cooled fast neutron reactor demonstrator, reviving a technology abandoned in France due to cost and ideology, highlighting inconsistent French energy policies and the potential for foreign acquisition of French expertise.
France's Nuclear Expertise Exported to Japan Amidst Domestic Policy Inconsistency
Framatome partnered with Japan to develop a sodium-cooled fast neutron reactor demonstrator, reviving a technology abandoned in France due to cost and ideology, highlighting inconsistent French energy policies and the potential for foreign acquisition of French expertise.
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52% Bias Score
Bayrou Appointed French Prime Minister Amidst Political Uncertainty
On December 13, 2024, François Bayrou, a centrist politician, became France's Prime Minister after a period of negotiations with various parties, including Socialists and environmentalists; the appointment has generated mixed reactions and questions about government stability.
Bayrou Appointed French Prime Minister Amidst Political Uncertainty
On December 13, 2024, François Bayrou, a centrist politician, became France's Prime Minister after a period of negotiations with various parties, including Socialists and environmentalists; the appointment has generated mixed reactions and questions about government stability.
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40% Bias Score
Syrian Civil War: From Deraa Protests to Protracted Conflict
The Syrian civil war, beginning with March 15, 2011, protests in Deraa against the Assad regime, escalated due to socio-economic inequalities and international inaction following the August 2013 chemical weapons attacks, leading to a protracted conflict with lasting regional implications.
Syrian Civil War: From Deraa Protests to Protracted Conflict
The Syrian civil war, beginning with March 15, 2011, protests in Deraa against the Assad regime, escalated due to socio-economic inequalities and international inaction following the August 2013 chemical weapons attacks, leading to a protracted conflict with lasting regional implications.
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56% Bias Score
England Seamers Dominate Day One in Hamilton, New Zealand Falters at 315-9
England's disciplined seam attack restricted New Zealand to 315-9 on day one of the third Test in Hamilton, despite a strong start by Latham and Young; Gus Atkinson took three wickets and passed 50 Test wickets. England are aiming for a 3-0 series sweep.
England Seamers Dominate Day One in Hamilton, New Zealand Falters at 315-9
England's disciplined seam attack restricted New Zealand to 315-9 on day one of the third Test in Hamilton, despite a strong start by Latham and Young; Gus Atkinson took three wickets and passed 50 Test wickets. England are aiming for a 3-0 series sweep.
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40% Bias Score
Migrant Boat Capsizing off Gavdos: One Dead, Dozens Missing
A migrant boat capsized 12.5 nautical miles southwest of Gavdos, Greece, resulting in one death, 39 survivors, and at least 40 missing. The rescue involved multiple Greek and Italian vessels and aircraft, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean.
Migrant Boat Capsizing off Gavdos: One Dead, Dozens Missing
A migrant boat capsized 12.5 nautical miles southwest of Gavdos, Greece, resulting in one death, 39 survivors, and at least 40 missing. The rescue involved multiple Greek and Italian vessels and aircraft, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean.
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28% Bias Score
Austria Offers €1000 to Syrian Refugees for Return Home
Austria announced a €1000 \"return bonus\" for Syrian refugees wanting to return home, a move spurred by Europe-wide discussions on handling Syrian refugees and influenced by right-wing pressures, although the uncertain security situation in Syria and travel costs complicate the initiative.
Austria Offers €1000 to Syrian Refugees for Return Home
Austria announced a €1000 \"return bonus\" for Syrian refugees wanting to return home, a move spurred by Europe-wide discussions on handling Syrian refugees and influenced by right-wing pressures, although the uncertain security situation in Syria and travel costs complicate the initiative.
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40% Bias Score
Bayrou Faces Censure Threat While Forming New French Government
After a contentious selection process, French Prime Minister François Bayrou is forming a smaller government (15-20 members) comprised of experienced figures from across the political spectrum, excluding extremists; however, the inclusion of current Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau is causing cont...
Bayrou Faces Censure Threat While Forming New French Government
After a contentious selection process, French Prime Minister François Bayrou is forming a smaller government (15-20 members) comprised of experienced figures from across the political spectrum, excluding extremists; however, the inclusion of current Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau is causing cont...
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60% Bias Score
South Korean Parliament Impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea's parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol following his short-lived declaration of martial law during a budget dispute, with the opposition securing a two-thirds majority vote; Prime Minister Han Duck Soo will temporarily assume presidential duties while the Constitutional Court dec...
South Korean Parliament Impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea's parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol following his short-lived declaration of martial law during a budget dispute, with the opposition securing a two-thirds majority vote; Prime Minister Han Duck Soo will temporarily assume presidential duties while the Constitutional Court dec...
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40% Bias Score