December 2024
January 2025
EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia, China, and North Korea
The European Union implemented its 15th sanctions package on December 16th, targeting 54 individuals and 30 entities from Russia, China, and North Korea, encompassing restrictions on oil transport, military production, and judicial enforcement.
EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia, China, and North Korea
The European Union implemented its 15th sanctions package on December 16th, targeting 54 individuals and 30 entities from Russia, China, and North Korea, encompassing restrictions on oil transport, military production, and judicial enforcement.
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48% Bias Score
SoftBank to Invest \$100 Billion in U.S. Job Creation
President-elect Donald Trump announced that SoftBank will invest \$100 billion in the U.S., creating at least 100,000 jobs in artificial intelligence and technology, driven by SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son's increased confidence in the U.S. economy post-election.
SoftBank to Invest \$100 Billion in U.S. Job Creation
President-elect Donald Trump announced that SoftBank will invest \$100 billion in the U.S., creating at least 100,000 jobs in artificial intelligence and technology, driven by SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son's increased confidence in the U.S. economy post-election.
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56% Bias Score
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal in Brian Benjamin Bribery Case
The Supreme Court declined to review bribery charges against former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, who allegedly traded a state grant for campaign contributions; this decision follows a pattern of the Court weakening federal anti-corruption laws.
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal in Brian Benjamin Bribery Case
The Supreme Court declined to review bribery charges against former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, who allegedly traded a state grant for campaign contributions; this decision follows a pattern of the Court weakening federal anti-corruption laws.
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48% Bias Score
SoftBank Pledges $100 Billion US Investment, Creating 100,000 AI Jobs
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son pledged a $100 billion investment in the US over four years, creating 100,000 AI-focused jobs, announced alongside President-elect Trump on Monday at Mar-a-Lago, aiming to boost the US economy and reduce inflation.
SoftBank Pledges $100 Billion US Investment, Creating 100,000 AI Jobs
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son pledged a $100 billion investment in the US over four years, creating 100,000 AI-focused jobs, announced alongside President-elect Trump on Monday at Mar-a-Lago, aiming to boost the US economy and reduce inflation.
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40% Bias Score
Madison School Shooting: Two Dead, Shooter Found Dead"))
Two people died in a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday morning; the suspected shooter, a student, was found dead; police are investigating the motive and tracing the firearm.
Madison School Shooting: Two Dead, Shooter Found Dead"))
Two people died in a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday morning; the suspected shooter, a student, was found dead; police are investigating the motive and tracing the firearm.
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28% Bias Score
ABC News Pays $15 Million to Settle Trump Defamation Lawsuit
ABC News settled Donald Trump's $15 million defamation lawsuit after inaccurately reporting that he was found liable for rape, a decision made to avoid further pre-trial discovery and potential reputational harm, with the payout to go to a Trump presidential foundation.
ABC News Pays $15 Million to Settle Trump Defamation Lawsuit
ABC News settled Donald Trump's $15 million defamation lawsuit after inaccurately reporting that he was found liable for rape, a decision made to avoid further pre-trial discovery and potential reputational harm, with the payout to go to a Trump presidential foundation.
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44% Bias Score
Lawmakers Urge Biden to Commute Sentences for Crack Cocaine Offenses
Twenty Democratic lawmakers urged President Biden to commute sentences of people affected by crack-powder cocaine sentencing disparities, citing a US Sentencing Commission estimate that over 3,000 people could be immediately released if crack cocaine was sentenced the same as powder cocaine.
Lawmakers Urge Biden to Commute Sentences for Crack Cocaine Offenses
Twenty Democratic lawmakers urged President Biden to commute sentences of people affected by crack-powder cocaine sentencing disparities, citing a US Sentencing Commission estimate that over 3,000 people could be immediately released if crack cocaine was sentenced the same as powder cocaine.
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48% Bias Score
Germany's Snap Election: Merz Poised to Win, Coalition Talks Loom
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a no-confidence vote, triggering snap elections on February 23rd, 2024; the CDU/CSU, led by Friedrich Merz, is projected to win with 32% support, needing a coalition partner; key issues include the struggling economy, automotive industry challenges, and the rise...
Germany's Snap Election: Merz Poised to Win, Coalition Talks Loom
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a no-confidence vote, triggering snap elections on February 23rd, 2024; the CDU/CSU, led by Friedrich Merz, is projected to win with 32% support, needing a coalition partner; key issues include the struggling economy, automotive industry challenges, and the rise...
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56% Bias Score
Scientists Warn of Mirror Bacteria Risks
Thirty-eight scientists from nine countries warn of the potential creation of mirror bacteriaâsynthetic organisms with reversed molecular structuresâposing unprecedented risks to humans, animals, and plants, urging research restrictions before it is too late.
Scientists Warn of Mirror Bacteria Risks
Thirty-eight scientists from nine countries warn of the potential creation of mirror bacteriaâsynthetic organisms with reversed molecular structuresâposing unprecedented risks to humans, animals, and plants, urging research restrictions before it is too late.
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56% Bias Score
Wisconsin School Shooting: At Least Three Dead, Shooter Among Victims
A shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin on December 16, 2024, resulted in at least three deaths and multiple injuries; the minor shooter was among the deceased. The incident follows a pattern of gun violence in US schools.
Wisconsin School Shooting: At Least Three Dead, Shooter Among Victims
A shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin on December 16, 2024, resulted in at least three deaths and multiple injuries; the minor shooter was among the deceased. The incident follows a pattern of gun violence in US schools.
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20% Bias Score
Iran Pauses Controversial Hijab Law Amid Public Outcry
Iran's National Security Council has paused the implementation of a new hijab law due to its ambiguity and widespread public condemnation, following criticism from President Pezeshkian and rights activists; the law proposed harsher punishments for dress code violations.
Iran Pauses Controversial Hijab Law Amid Public Outcry
Iran's National Security Council has paused the implementation of a new hijab law due to its ambiguity and widespread public condemnation, following criticism from President Pezeshkian and rights activists; the law proposed harsher punishments for dress code violations.
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44% Bias Score
Greece-UK Clash Over Parthenon Sculptures' Repatriation"
Following a recent meeting between British and Greek prime ministers, the debate over returning the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece reignites, with Greece believing Britain will relinquish them, while Britain asserts it's the British Museum's decision, and the law won't change.
Greece-UK Clash Over Parthenon Sculptures' Repatriation"
Following a recent meeting between British and Greek prime ministers, the debate over returning the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece reignites, with Greece believing Britain will relinquish them, while Britain asserts it's the British Museum's decision, and the law won't change.
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40% Bias Score