December 2024
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Assad Flees Syria Amidst Rebel Advance, Ending Family's 42-Year Rule
On Sunday, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad secretly fled Damascus to Moscow after Russia and Iran refused his requests for military aid amidst a rebel advance, leaving his family and close advisors behind; his departure marks the end of his family's 42-year rule.
Assad Flees Syria Amidst Rebel Advance, Ending Family's 42-Year Rule
On Sunday, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad secretly fled Damascus to Moscow after Russia and Iran refused his requests for military aid amidst a rebel advance, leaving his family and close advisors behind; his departure marks the end of his family's 42-year rule.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Launches Massive Missile Attack on Ukraine's Energy Grid
Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Friday, targeting critical facilities and leaving areas without power; Ukraine's air defenses intercepted 81 of 94 missiles and nearly 200 drones; the attack is part of a broader strategy to disrupt civilian life and pres...
Russia Launches Massive Missile Attack on Ukraine's Energy Grid
Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Friday, targeting critical facilities and leaving areas without power; Ukraine's air defenses intercepted 81 of 94 missiles and nearly 200 drones; the attack is part of a broader strategy to disrupt civilian life and pres...
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40% Bias Score
New Focused Ultrasound Device Promises Revolution in Brain Cancer and Alzheimer's Treatment
Sunnybrook Research Institute developed a new helmet-like device using focused ultrasound to treat brain conditions like brain cancer and Alzheimer's, eliminating the need for MRI machines, significantly expanding accessibility and reducing costs; human clinical trials are planned for 2025.
New Focused Ultrasound Device Promises Revolution in Brain Cancer and Alzheimer's Treatment
Sunnybrook Research Institute developed a new helmet-like device using focused ultrasound to treat brain conditions like brain cancer and Alzheimer's, eliminating the need for MRI machines, significantly expanding accessibility and reducing costs; human clinical trials are planned for 2025.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Launches Major Missile Attack on Ukraine's Energy Grid
On Friday, Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, hitting Ivano-Frankivsk and Odesa, among other areas; while Ukraine's air defenses shot down 81 missiles, the attack caused widespread power outages and damage, leading to an investigation into war crimes.
Russia Launches Major Missile Attack on Ukraine's Energy Grid
On Friday, Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, hitting Ivano-Frankivsk and Odesa, among other areas; while Ukraine's air defenses shot down 81 missiles, the attack caused widespread power outages and damage, leading to an investigation into war crimes.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Launches Major Missile Attack on Ukraine's Energy Grid
On Friday, Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure; 81 of 94 missiles were intercepted, but the attack caused significant damage and power outages in several regions, prompting investigations into war crimes.
Russia Launches Major Missile Attack on Ukraine's Energy Grid
On Friday, Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure; 81 of 94 missiles were intercepted, but the attack caused significant damage and power outages in several regions, prompting investigations into war crimes.
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48% Bias Score
Assad Regime Falls: Accountability for Human Rights Abuses Demanded
Following the fall of Damascus, Bashar al-Assad's regime ended; the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) documented over 15,000 torture deaths, mostly by regime forces, and over 150,000 arbitrary detentions; international efforts are needed to ensure accountability.
Assad Regime Falls: Accountability for Human Rights Abuses Demanded
Following the fall of Damascus, Bashar al-Assad's regime ended; the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) documented over 15,000 torture deaths, mostly by regime forces, and over 150,000 arbitrary detentions; international efforts are needed to ensure accountability.
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40% Bias Score
South Korean Parliament Impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea's parliament overwhelmingly impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday following his controversial declaration of martial law on December 3rd, triggering a process that could result in a snap election within 60 days and a full investigation into his actions.
South Korean Parliament Impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea's parliament overwhelmingly impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday following his controversial declaration of martial law on December 3rd, triggering a process that could result in a snap election within 60 days and a full investigation into his actions.
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60% Bias Score
Journalist Austin Tice's Escape, Recapture, and Uncertain Fate Amidst Syria's Regime Change"
American journalist Austin Tice, captured in Syria in August 2012, escaped prison in 2013 but was recaptured; the recent fall of the Assad regime has renewed efforts to locate him, despite conflicting reports and challenges in verifying intelligence.
Journalist Austin Tice's Escape, Recapture, and Uncertain Fate Amidst Syria's Regime Change"
American journalist Austin Tice, captured in Syria in August 2012, escaped prison in 2013 but was recaptured; the recent fall of the Assad regime has renewed efforts to locate him, despite conflicting reports and challenges in verifying intelligence.
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44% Bias Score
Gershkovich Released in Prisoner Exchange Tied to Russian Agent
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia in March 2023, convicted of espionage in July 2024, and released in a prisoner exchange in August 2024; his arrest is connected to Russia's efforts to secure the release of Vadim Krasikow, a Russian agent convicted of murder in Ger...
Gershkovich Released in Prisoner Exchange Tied to Russian Agent
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia in March 2023, convicted of espionage in July 2024, and released in a prisoner exchange in August 2024; his arrest is connected to Russia's efforts to secure the release of Vadim Krasikow, a Russian agent convicted of murder in Ger...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Lawyers Seek Dismissal of Hush Money Conviction
President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers are seeking to overturn his hush money conviction, rejecting the prosecution's proposals to postpone sentencing or treat the case as if he were deceased; the judge's decision will impact the transition and governance.
Trump Lawyers Seek Dismissal of Hush Money Conviction
President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers are seeking to overturn his hush money conviction, rejecting the prosecution's proposals to postpone sentencing or treat the case as if he were deceased; the judge's decision will impact the transition and governance.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Launches Major Missile Attack on Ukraine's Energy Grid
On Friday, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine's energy grid, using 94 missiles and nearly 200 drones; 81 missiles were intercepted, causing damage but with power subsequently restored. The attack targeted cities including Ivano-Frankivsk and Odessa, impacting critical infrastructure. The US...
Russia Launches Major Missile Attack on Ukraine's Energy Grid
On Friday, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine's energy grid, using 94 missiles and nearly 200 drones; 81 missiles were intercepted, causing damage but with power subsequently restored. The attack targeted cities including Ivano-Frankivsk and Odessa, impacting critical infrastructure. The US...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Russia Launches Major Missile Attack on Ukraine's Energy Grid
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine's energy grid on Friday, using 94 missiles and nearly 200 drones; 81 missiles were intercepted, causing widespread power outages and significant damage in Ivano-Frankivsk and Odesa, marking the largest assault on Ivano-Frankivsk since February 2022.
Russia Launches Major Missile Attack on Ukraine's Energy Grid
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine's energy grid on Friday, using 94 missiles and nearly 200 drones; 81 missiles were intercepted, causing widespread power outages and significant damage in Ivano-Frankivsk and Odesa, marking the largest assault on Ivano-Frankivsk since February 2022.
Progress
52% Bias Score