December 2024
January 2025
Federal Drone Detection System Deployed to New York Amidst East Coast Sightings
In response to numerous drone sightings causing airport closures across the East Coast, the federal government is sending a drone detection system to New York, while facing questions about the drones' origin and calls for stronger state and local response capabilities.
Federal Drone Detection System Deployed to New York Amidst East Coast Sightings
In response to numerous drone sightings causing airport closures across the East Coast, the federal government is sending a drone detection system to New York, while facing questions about the drones' origin and calls for stronger state and local response capabilities.
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48% Bias Score
Death of Cuban Protester Highlights Prison Abuses
A Cuban man, Manuel de Jesús Guillén Esplugas, 29, who participated in the July 11, 2021, protests, died in a Cuban prison; his family alleges he was beaten to death, while the official cause was suicide; this is the fourth death linked to those protests, raising concerns about human rights abuses a...
Death of Cuban Protester Highlights Prison Abuses
A Cuban man, Manuel de Jesús Guillén Esplugas, 29, who participated in the July 11, 2021, protests, died in a Cuban prison; his family alleges he was beaten to death, while the official cause was suicide; this is the fourth death linked to those protests, raising concerns about human rights abuses a...
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44% Bias Score
DT64 Closure Sparks Massive Protests in Post-Reunification Germany
In 1991, the planned closure of East German youth radio station DT64 triggered massive protests involving chaining, hunger strikes, occupations, roadblocks, and 400,000 signatures, revealing the station's unique cultural importance and the resulting political and media integration challenges.
DT64 Closure Sparks Massive Protests in Post-Reunification Germany
In 1991, the planned closure of East German youth radio station DT64 triggered massive protests involving chaining, hunger strikes, occupations, roadblocks, and 400,000 signatures, revealing the station's unique cultural importance and the resulting political and media integration challenges.
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32% Bias Score
Scholz Loses Vote of No Confidence, Triggering Early German Elections
On December 16th, 2024, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of no confidence in the Bundestag, leading to early elections on February 23rd, 2025, after his coalition government collapsed in November. The vote resulted from disagreements on economic and social policies, causing a significant po...
Scholz Loses Vote of No Confidence, Triggering Early German Elections
On December 16th, 2024, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of no confidence in the Bundestag, leading to early elections on February 23rd, 2025, after his coalition government collapsed in November. The vote resulted from disagreements on economic and social policies, causing a significant po...
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48% Bias Score
German Political Parties Strengthen Security Ahead of Federal Election
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd federal election, political parties are implementing enhanced security measures, including hotlines, de-escalation training, and police collaboration, following recent attacks on campaigners and amid concerns about online threats and disinformation.
German Political Parties Strengthen Security Ahead of Federal Election
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd federal election, political parties are implementing enhanced security measures, including hotlines, de-escalation training, and police collaboration, following recent attacks on campaigners and amid concerns about online threats and disinformation.
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44% Bias Score
Right-Wing Extremist Attacks on German Election Campaigners
Four young right-wing extremist men attacked election campaigners in Berlin, Germany, mirroring a similar attack earlier this year; while the perpetrators were quickly apprehended, the muted public response is concerning.
Right-Wing Extremist Attacks on German Election Campaigners
Four young right-wing extremist men attacked election campaigners in Berlin, Germany, mirroring a similar attack earlier this year; while the perpetrators were quickly apprehended, the muted public response is concerning.
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52% Bias Score
Israel Closes Dublin Embassy Amid Diplomatic Row with Ireland
Israel closed its embassy in Dublin due to Ireland's "extreme anti-Israel policies," including supporting a lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice and formally recognizing Palestine; this action follows the prior withdrawal of Israel's ambassador and escalates existing tensions...
Israel Closes Dublin Embassy Amid Diplomatic Row with Ireland
Israel closed its embassy in Dublin due to Ireland's "extreme anti-Israel policies," including supporting a lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice and formally recognizing Palestine; this action follows the prior withdrawal of Israel's ambassador and escalates existing tensions...
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60% Bias Score
Somaliland's Deal with Ethiopia Unsettled Amidst Somalia-Ethiopia Agreement
Following a recent agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia, Somaliland asserts its deal with Ethiopia for recognition in exchange for port access remains valid, despite the Ankara Declaration seemingly invalidating it; however, the new Somaliland president plans to review the agreement, emphasizing t...
Somaliland's Deal with Ethiopia Unsettled Amidst Somalia-Ethiopia Agreement
Following a recent agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia, Somaliland asserts its deal with Ethiopia for recognition in exchange for port access remains valid, despite the Ankara Declaration seemingly invalidating it; however, the new Somaliland president plans to review the agreement, emphasizing t...
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Refugees in Germany: Celebration Turns to Uncertainty
Following the fall of Assad's regime, Syrian refugees in Germany express contrasting desires: some want to return home to rebuild, while others who have integrated into German society fear deportation, highlighting the complex realities faced by refugees.
Syrian Refugees in Germany: Celebration Turns to Uncertainty
Following the fall of Assad's regime, Syrian refugees in Germany express contrasting desires: some want to return home to rebuild, while others who have integrated into German society fear deportation, highlighting the complex realities faced by refugees.
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36% Bias Score
US Court Blocks Nasdaq's Diversity Mandate, Reflecting National DEI Shift
A US federal appeals court blocked Nasdaq's diversity mandate for corporate boards, impacting 3,300 companies and reflecting a broader trend among US firms abandoning DEI initiatives, despite concerns about hindering progress toward true equality.
US Court Blocks Nasdaq's Diversity Mandate, Reflecting National DEI Shift
A US federal appeals court blocked Nasdaq's diversity mandate for corporate boards, impacting 3,300 companies and reflecting a broader trend among US firms abandoning DEI initiatives, despite concerns about hindering progress toward true equality.
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68% Bias Score
Scholz Loses No-Confidence Vote, Triggering Early German Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a no-confidence vote in the Bundestag on December 6th, 2024, leading to the dissolution of parliament and early elections scheduled for February 23rd, 2025, with polls indicating a potential shift in political power.
Scholz Loses No-Confidence Vote, Triggering Early German Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a no-confidence vote in the Bundestag on December 6th, 2024, leading to the dissolution of parliament and early elections scheduled for February 23rd, 2025, with polls indicating a potential shift in political power.
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20% Bias Score
Scholz's Vote of No Confidence Leads to German Snap Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of no confidence in the Bundestag (207 in favor, 394 against, 116 abstentions), triggering a snap election expected around February 23, 2024. Scholz blamed the FDP's actions, while the opposition criticized his economic and foreign policies.
Scholz's Vote of No Confidence Leads to German Snap Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of no confidence in the Bundestag (207 in favor, 394 against, 116 abstentions), triggering a snap election expected around February 23, 2024. Scholz blamed the FDP's actions, while the opposition criticized his economic and foreign policies.
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48% Bias Score