December 2024
January 2025
Höcke's AfD Rally: Anti-American, Pro-Russian Stance Ahead of German Elections
At the Thuringian AfD's state convention on March 4th, 2023, Björn Höcke delivered a 45-minute speech, falsely claiming that CDU's plans to provide Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles would lead to war with Russia. He promoted the idea of a Eurasian economic community from Lisbon to Vladivostok, ech...
Höcke's AfD Rally: Anti-American, Pro-Russian Stance Ahead of German Elections
At the Thuringian AfD's state convention on March 4th, 2023, Björn Höcke delivered a 45-minute speech, falsely claiming that CDU's plans to provide Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles would lead to war with Russia. He promoted the idea of a Eurasian economic community from Lisbon to Vladivostok, ech...
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48% Bias Score
Canada's Reduced Immigration Targets: A Partial Solution to the Housing Crisis
Canada's new immigration plan reduces intake over three years to address strained resources, but the Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates this will only alleviate 45 percent of the housing shortage by 2030, leaving a gap of 658,000 units; uneven distribution of federal housing support across provi...
Canada's Reduced Immigration Targets: A Partial Solution to the Housing Crisis
Canada's new immigration plan reduces intake over three years to address strained resources, but the Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates this will only alleviate 45 percent of the housing shortage by 2030, leaving a gap of 658,000 units; uneven distribution of federal housing support across provi...
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52% Bias Score
Record November EV Sales: China Leads, Europe Lags
Global electric vehicle sales reached a record 1.8 million units in November 2024, exceeding October's record; China led with 1.3 million units, while Europe saw a 3% year-to-date decline due to high production costs and competition.
Record November EV Sales: China Leads, Europe Lags
Global electric vehicle sales reached a record 1.8 million units in November 2024, exceeding October's record; China led with 1.3 million units, while Europe saw a 3% year-to-date decline due to high production costs and competition.
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32% Bias Score
Record November EV Sales Driven by China, While Europe Shows Decline
Global electric vehicle sales reached a record 1.8 million units in November 2024, with China accounting for over 1.3 million sales; however, European sales declined by 3%, highlighting uneven global growth.
Record November EV Sales Driven by China, While Europe Shows Decline
Global electric vehicle sales reached a record 1.8 million units in November 2024, with China accounting for over 1.3 million sales; however, European sales declined by 3%, highlighting uneven global growth.
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40% Bias Score
Greek Coast Guard Rescues 39, One Dead, 40 Missing After Boat Capsizing
A wooden boat carrying approximately 80 refugees and migrants capsized 12.5 nautical miles southwest of Gavdos, Greece; one person died, 39 were rescued, and at least 40 are missing, prompting a large-scale rescue operation involving multiple Greek and Italian agencies.
Greek Coast Guard Rescues 39, One Dead, 40 Missing After Boat Capsizing
A wooden boat carrying approximately 80 refugees and migrants capsized 12.5 nautical miles southwest of Gavdos, Greece; one person died, 39 were rescued, and at least 40 are missing, prompting a large-scale rescue operation involving multiple Greek and Italian agencies.
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32% Bias Score
Musk Sues OpenAI, Alleging Betrayal of Nonprofit Aims and Unfair Competition
Elon Musk is suing OpenAI, alleging breach of its nonprofit status and unfair competition from its partnership with Microsoft, claiming misuse of his donations to create a for-profit monopoly targeting Musk's xAI company; a hearing is set for January.
Musk Sues OpenAI, Alleging Betrayal of Nonprofit Aims and Unfair Competition
Elon Musk is suing OpenAI, alleging breach of its nonprofit status and unfair competition from its partnership with Microsoft, claiming misuse of his donations to create a for-profit monopoly targeting Musk's xAI company; a hearing is set for January.
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52% Bias Score
Riedbahn Rail Line Reopens After €1.3 Billion Renovation
After a five-month, €1.3 billion renovation, the Riedbahn rail line between Frankfurt and Mannheim reopened on Saturday, December 23, 2023, improving the reliability of Germany's rail network by modernizing 111 kilometers of tracks, 152 switches, and other infrastructure, impacting around 360 daily ...
Riedbahn Rail Line Reopens After €1.3 Billion Renovation
After a five-month, €1.3 billion renovation, the Riedbahn rail line between Frankfurt and Mannheim reopened on Saturday, December 23, 2023, improving the reliability of Germany's rail network by modernizing 111 kilometers of tracks, 152 switches, and other infrastructure, impacting around 360 daily ...
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48% Bias Score
SNB Halves Interest Rate, Echoing 2010s Low-Rate Era and Raising Concerns
The Swiss National Bank halved its key interest rate to 0.5 percent, nearing zero, mirroring potential ECB actions and recalling the 2010s' low-interest-rate era; this decrease impacts savers and may lead to legal challenges, while the ECB expresses concerns about government debt sustainability in s...
SNB Halves Interest Rate, Echoing 2010s Low-Rate Era and Raising Concerns
The Swiss National Bank halved its key interest rate to 0.5 percent, nearing zero, mirroring potential ECB actions and recalling the 2010s' low-interest-rate era; this decrease impacts savers and may lead to legal challenges, while the ECB expresses concerns about government debt sustainability in s...
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40% Bias Score
EU Faces Potential "Triple Threat" of Winter Respiratory Viruses
European health agencies warn of a potential "triple threat" of respiratory illnesses this winter, with influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 circulating, straining healthcare systems; increased indoor transmission during winter months contributes to higher infection rates; vaccination and preventive measure...
EU Faces Potential "Triple Threat" of Winter Respiratory Viruses
European health agencies warn of a potential "triple threat" of respiratory illnesses this winter, with influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 circulating, straining healthcare systems; increased indoor transmission during winter months contributes to higher infection rates; vaccination and preventive measure...
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32% Bias Score
South Korean Parliament Initiates Impeachment Proceedings Against President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea's parliament initiated impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday due to his controversial declaration of martial law, which sparked massive protests and accusations of rebellion; the Constitutional Court has 180 days to decide.
South Korean Parliament Initiates Impeachment Proceedings Against President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea's parliament initiated impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday due to his controversial declaration of martial law, which sparked massive protests and accusations of rebellion; the Constitutional Court has 180 days to decide.
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40% Bias Score
SEC Demands Settlement from Elon Musk Over Twitter Acquisition
The SEC has demanded a settlement from Elon Musk regarding his acquisition of Twitter, including an undisclosed fine, or face charges. Musk's lawyer called the SEC's motives into question and noted a reopened investigation into Neuralink. The incoming Trump administration's more business-friendly SE...
SEC Demands Settlement from Elon Musk Over Twitter Acquisition
The SEC has demanded a settlement from Elon Musk regarding his acquisition of Twitter, including an undisclosed fine, or face charges. Musk's lawyer called the SEC's motives into question and noted a reopened investigation into Neuralink. The incoming Trump administration's more business-friendly SE...
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48% Bias Score
American Freed From Syrian Prison After Assad's Overthrow
An American, Travis Timmerman, was released from a Syrian prison after seven months and flown home via U.S. military helicopter following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad; while he reported being treated decently, his account contrasted sharply with widespread reports of torture within the...
American Freed From Syrian Prison After Assad's Overthrow
An American, Travis Timmerman, was released from a Syrian prison after seven months and flown home via U.S. military helicopter following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad; while he reported being treated decently, his account contrasted sharply with widespread reports of torture within the...
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56% Bias Score