December 2024
January 2025
Real Madrid Held to 2-2 Draw by Rayo Vallecano
Real Madrid drew 2-2 against Rayo Vallecano in a hard-fought match at Vallecas on October 28th, failing to capitalize on Rodrygo's strong performance and losing ground in the La Liga title race, four days ahead of the Intercontinental Cup.
Real Madrid Held to 2-2 Draw by Rayo Vallecano
Real Madrid drew 2-2 against Rayo Vallecano in a hard-fought match at Vallecas on October 28th, failing to capitalize on Rodrygo's strong performance and losing ground in the La Liga title race, four days ahead of the Intercontinental Cup.
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36% Bias Score
Canada Expands Firearm Ban Amidst Political Debate
Canada announced on December 5th, 2024, the addition of hundreds of firearm models to its list of prohibited weapons, expanding a 2020 ban following the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre and other shootings; a buyback program is planned, but its implementation faces political and logistical hurdles.
Canada Expands Firearm Ban Amidst Political Debate
Canada announced on December 5th, 2024, the addition of hundreds of firearm models to its list of prohibited weapons, expanding a 2020 ban following the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre and other shootings; a buyback program is planned, but its implementation faces political and logistical hurdles.
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48% Bias Score
Levin Announces Resumption of Israeli Judicial Reforms Amidst Opposition Backlash
Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin announced his intention to resume judicial reforms, citing the High Court's alleged overreach; the opposition strongly criticized this decision, fearing further damage to Israeli democracy amidst ongoing national challenges.
Levin Announces Resumption of Israeli Judicial Reforms Amidst Opposition Backlash
Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin announced his intention to resume judicial reforms, citing the High Court's alleged overreach; the opposition strongly criticized this decision, fearing further damage to Israeli democracy amidst ongoing national challenges.
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44% Bias Score
Dresden Churches Offer Unique Homeless Shelter Program
Seven Dresden churches provide nightly shelter for the homeless from November to March, offering 25 beds, meals, and amenities at each location, accommodating 30-40 people nightly and supported by 250 volunteers.
Dresden Churches Offer Unique Homeless Shelter Program
Seven Dresden churches provide nightly shelter for the homeless from November to March, offering 25 beds, meals, and amenities at each location, accommodating 30-40 people nightly and supported by 250 volunteers.
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40% Bias Score
Cyclist Killed, Three Injured in Armidale Car Crash
On Saturday at 3:30 pm, a car hit four cyclists on Long Swamp Road near Armidale, NSW, resulting in one death, and three injured cyclists—including a 14-year-old boy who underwent surgery—and a critically injured driver.
Cyclist Killed, Three Injured in Armidale Car Crash
On Saturday at 3:30 pm, a car hit four cyclists on Long Swamp Road near Armidale, NSW, resulting in one death, and three injured cyclists—including a 14-year-old boy who underwent surgery—and a critically injured driver.
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20% Bias Score
Ishbia Brothers Eye Purchase of Minnesota Twins
The Ishbia brothers, owners of the Phoenix Suns, are reportedly interested in purchasing the Minnesota Twins from the Pohlad family, who announced in October they were exploring a sale after 40 years of ownership; the Twins are valued between $1.46 billion and $1.7 billion.
Ishbia Brothers Eye Purchase of Minnesota Twins
The Ishbia brothers, owners of the Phoenix Suns, are reportedly interested in purchasing the Minnesota Twins from the Pohlad family, who announced in October they were exploring a sale after 40 years of ownership; the Twins are valued between $1.46 billion and $1.7 billion.
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48% Bias Score
China and Egypt Strengthen Strategic Partnership, Focusing on Economic and Technological Cooperation
Chinese and Egyptian foreign ministers co-chaired a strategic dialogue in Beijing on Friday, reaffirming their commitment to a comprehensive strategic partnership, focusing on economic cooperation, technological advancement, and mutual support for national sovereignty, with China pledging to support...
China and Egypt Strengthen Strategic Partnership, Focusing on Economic and Technological Cooperation
Chinese and Egyptian foreign ministers co-chaired a strategic dialogue in Beijing on Friday, reaffirming their commitment to a comprehensive strategic partnership, focusing on economic cooperation, technological advancement, and mutual support for national sovereignty, with China pledging to support...
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52% Bias Score
Gimenez's Hat-Trick Propels Feyenoord to 5-2 Victory
Santiago Gimenez scored a hat-trick leading Feyenoord to a 5-2 victory over Heracles Almelo in the Eredivisie on [Date], temporarily placing them second in the league standings with 35 points from 16 matches.
Gimenez's Hat-Trick Propels Feyenoord to 5-2 Victory
Santiago Gimenez scored a hat-trick leading Feyenoord to a 5-2 victory over Heracles Almelo in the Eredivisie on [Date], temporarily placing them second in the league standings with 35 points from 16 matches.
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44% Bias Score
Notre-Dame Reopens After Five-Year Restoration
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris officially reopened on [Date], more than five years after a devastating fire caused significant damage; the reopening ceremony included world leaders.
Notre-Dame Reopens After Five-Year Restoration
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris officially reopened on [Date], more than five years after a devastating fire caused significant damage; the reopening ceremony included world leaders.
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8% Bias Score
Deutsche Bahn Expands International Rail Network Amidst Price Hikes and Major Line Closure
Deutsche Bahn's new timetable introduces over 330 daily international train connections to twelve countries, including new direct routes to Paris and Amsterdam, but also includes price increases for Flexpreis and Bahncard 100 and a major disruption to the Hamburg-Berlin line for renovations starting...
Deutsche Bahn Expands International Rail Network Amidst Price Hikes and Major Line Closure
Deutsche Bahn's new timetable introduces over 330 daily international train connections to twelve countries, including new direct routes to Paris and Amsterdam, but also includes price increases for Flexpreis and Bahncard 100 and a major disruption to the Hamburg-Berlin line for renovations starting...
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40% Bias Score
Astros Pursue Arenado, Potentially Replacing Bregman
The Houston Astros are in serious talks to acquire St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado, a move that could signal the end of their pursuit of Alex Bregman. Arenado's no-trade clause allows him final say, and his $74 million, three-year contract will require the Cardinals to contribute fin...
Astros Pursue Arenado, Potentially Replacing Bregman
The Houston Astros are in serious talks to acquire St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado, a move that could signal the end of their pursuit of Alex Bregman. Arenado's no-trade clause allows him final say, and his $74 million, three-year contract will require the Cardinals to contribute fin...
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36% Bias Score
Man Jailed for Hindering Bikie Murder Investigation
Five months after Adrian Buxton's murder, Olevar Merza, facing police inquiry about an Audi suspected in the crime, repeatedly instructed an associate to hide the car, resulting in a two-year-three-month jail sentence for obstructing the investigation.
Man Jailed for Hindering Bikie Murder Investigation
Five months after Adrian Buxton's murder, Olevar Merza, facing police inquiry about an Audi suspected in the crime, repeatedly instructed an associate to hide the car, resulting in a two-year-three-month jail sentence for obstructing the investigation.
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40% Bias Score