December 2024
January 2025
Taghi's Lawyers Request 16 Months to Prepare for Marengo Appeal
Ridouan Taghi's new lawyers requested 16 months to prepare for his appeal in the Marengo case, a complex trial involving multiple murders, citing the massive 83,316-page dossier; the prosecution counters that 6 months suffice.
Taghi's Lawyers Request 16 Months to Prepare for Marengo Appeal
Ridouan Taghi's new lawyers requested 16 months to prepare for his appeal in the Marengo case, a complex trial involving multiple murders, citing the massive 83,316-page dossier; the prosecution counters that 6 months suffice.
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44% Bias Score
Proposed Bill Seeks Free Israeli Movement in Gaza Amidst Resettlement Debate
Likud MK Avichai Boaron introduced a Knesset bill for free Israeli movement in Gaza, prompting a coalition MK tour to plan Jewish resettlement, despite Prime Minister Netanyahu's opposition and divided public opinion (30% support, 48% oppose).
Proposed Bill Seeks Free Israeli Movement in Gaza Amidst Resettlement Debate
Likud MK Avichai Boaron introduced a Knesset bill for free Israeli movement in Gaza, prompting a coalition MK tour to plan Jewish resettlement, despite Prime Minister Netanyahu's opposition and divided public opinion (30% support, 48% oppose).
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72% Bias Score
Trump Hints at Pardons for Adams and Jan. 6 Rioters
President-elect Donald Trump suggested he might pardon New York City Mayor Eric Adams and participants in the January 6 Capitol riot, echoing President Biden's recent pardons, including his son Hunter Biden, for tax and gun felonies.
Trump Hints at Pardons for Adams and Jan. 6 Rioters
President-elect Donald Trump suggested he might pardon New York City Mayor Eric Adams and participants in the January 6 Capitol riot, echoing President Biden's recent pardons, including his son Hunter Biden, for tax and gun felonies.
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48% Bias Score
North Korean Corps Suffers Heavy Losses in Ukraine
North Korean troops fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine suffered heavy casualties, potentially losing 4% of their 12,000-strong 11th Army Corps during a three-wave assault on a Ukrainian village near Plekhove; the attack, which involved over 500 soldiers, was carried out in broad daylight and resul...
North Korean Corps Suffers Heavy Losses in Ukraine
North Korean troops fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine suffered heavy casualties, potentially losing 4% of their 12,000-strong 11th Army Corps during a three-wave assault on a Ukrainian village near Plekhove; the attack, which involved over 500 soldiers, was carried out in broad daylight and resul...
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40% Bias Score
SoftBank Pledges $100 Billion Investment in U.S. Projects
President-elect Donald Trump and SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son announced a $100 billion investment in U.S. projects over four years, focusing on artificial intelligence, at Mar-a-Lago on Monday, doubling a previous pledge and reflecting optimism in the U.S. economy.
SoftBank Pledges $100 Billion Investment in U.S. Projects
President-elect Donald Trump and SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son announced a $100 billion investment in U.S. projects over four years, focusing on artificial intelligence, at Mar-a-Lago on Monday, doubling a previous pledge and reflecting optimism in the U.S. economy.
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60% Bias Score
DOT mandates improved airline treatment of disabled passengers
The Department of Transportation is implementing new rules effective January 16, 2025, to improve the treatment of airline passengers with disabilities, particularly those using wheelchairs, mandating staff training and improved handling of mobility devices to address a 1% damage or loss rate.
DOT mandates improved airline treatment of disabled passengers
The Department of Transportation is implementing new rules effective January 16, 2025, to improve the treatment of airline passengers with disabilities, particularly those using wheelchairs, mandating staff training and improved handling of mobility devices to address a 1% damage or loss rate.
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28% Bias Score
Israel Approves 2025 Budget Framework: NIS 756 Billion Spending, 4.4% Deficit Ceiling
Israel's Knesset approved the 2025 budget framework law, increasing spending by NIS 64 billion (12.4%) to NIS 756 billion, including NIS 136 billion for debt repayment, with a 4.4% deficit ceiling, potentially rising to 4.9% if war continues and subject to cabinet approval.
Israel Approves 2025 Budget Framework: NIS 756 Billion Spending, 4.4% Deficit Ceiling
Israel's Knesset approved the 2025 budget framework law, increasing spending by NIS 64 billion (12.4%) to NIS 756 billion, including NIS 136 billion for debt repayment, with a 4.4% deficit ceiling, potentially rising to 4.9% if war continues and subject to cabinet approval.
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40% Bias Score
Australia Expands Military Aid to Ukraine, Considers Peacekeeping Role
Australia is significantly increasing military aid to Ukraine, providing over \$650 million in equipment and extending its training program, while leaving the door open for future peacekeeping operations amidst discussions of a potential European-led peacekeeping force.
Australia Expands Military Aid to Ukraine, Considers Peacekeeping Role
Australia is significantly increasing military aid to Ukraine, providing over \$650 million in equipment and extending its training program, while leaving the door open for future peacekeeping operations amidst discussions of a potential European-led peacekeeping force.
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48% Bias Score
East Coast Drone Sightings Prompt Call for Expanded Federal Authority
Governors of New York and New Jersey are urging federal legislation to grant greater authority to respond to numerous unexplained drone sightings along the East Coast, with the current federal authority set to expire on December 20th, coinciding with a potential government shutdown.
East Coast Drone Sightings Prompt Call for Expanded Federal Authority
Governors of New York and New Jersey are urging federal legislation to grant greater authority to respond to numerous unexplained drone sightings along the East Coast, with the current federal authority set to expire on December 20th, coinciding with a potential government shutdown.
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52% Bias Score
U.K. Bans Alleged Chinese Spy with Prince Andrew Ties
A British court banned 50-year-old businessman Yang Tengbo, allegedly a Chinese spy with close ties to Prince Andrew, from the U.K. due to his suspected espionage for China's United Front Work Department, highlighting growing concerns about Chinese influence operations in Britain.
U.K. Bans Alleged Chinese Spy with Prince Andrew Ties
A British court banned 50-year-old businessman Yang Tengbo, allegedly a Chinese spy with close ties to Prince Andrew, from the U.K. due to his suspected espionage for China's United Front Work Department, highlighting growing concerns about Chinese influence operations in Britain.
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40% Bias Score
Fed to Announce Final 2024 Rate Decision on December 18
The Federal Reserve will announce its final interest rate decision of 2024 on December 18 at 2 p.m. ET, with economists widely predicting a 0.25 percentage point cut; however, the incoming Trump administration's potentially inflationary policies could impact future rate decisions.
Fed to Announce Final 2024 Rate Decision on December 18
The Federal Reserve will announce its final interest rate decision of 2024 on December 18 at 2 p.m. ET, with economists widely predicting a 0.25 percentage point cut; however, the incoming Trump administration's potentially inflationary policies could impact future rate decisions.
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36% Bias Score
Coppola Receives Kennedy Center Honors for Lifetime Achievement in Film
Francis Ford Coppola, an 85-year-old filmmaker, received the 2024 Kennedy Center Honors for his prolific career marked by iconic films like "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now," reflecting his innovative storytelling and artistic style.
Coppola Receives Kennedy Center Honors for Lifetime Achievement in Film
Francis Ford Coppola, an 85-year-old filmmaker, received the 2024 Kennedy Center Honors for his prolific career marked by iconic films like "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now," reflecting his innovative storytelling and artistic style.
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28% Bias Score