December 2024
January 2025
FBI Investigates "Two by Twos" Sect for Widespread Child Sexual Abuse
The "Two by Twos," a Christian sect, faces an FBI investigation into over 900 alleged abusers across 30 countries, exposed by a survivor-led effort after decades of internal handling that transferred abusers to new communities, highlighting the sect's structure and theological practices that enabled...
FBI Investigates "Two by Twos" Sect for Widespread Child Sexual Abuse
The "Two by Twos," a Christian sect, faces an FBI investigation into over 900 alleged abusers across 30 countries, exposed by a survivor-led effort after decades of internal handling that transferred abusers to new communities, highlighting the sect's structure and theological practices that enabled...
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40% Bias Score
Scholz's Government to Collapse, Triggering Early German Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces a no-confidence vote on Monday, expected to lead to his government's collapse and early elections on February 23rd, due to a loss of parliamentary majority following the dismissal of the Finance Minister.
Scholz's Government to Collapse, Triggering Early German Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces a no-confidence vote on Monday, expected to lead to his government's collapse and early elections on February 23rd, due to a loss of parliamentary majority following the dismissal of the Finance Minister.
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44% Bias Score
Cyclone Freddy Devastates Mayotte, Leaving Hundreds Potentially Dead
Cyclone Freddy, the strongest in 90 years, hit Mayotte on Saturday, causing widespread destruction, potentially thousands of deaths, and leaving essential services crippled. Aid is arriving from Reunion Island, but access to remote areas and identification of victims are major challenges.
Cyclone Freddy Devastates Mayotte, Leaving Hundreds Potentially Dead
Cyclone Freddy, the strongest in 90 years, hit Mayotte on Saturday, causing widespread destruction, potentially thousands of deaths, and leaving essential services crippled. Aid is arriving from Reunion Island, but access to remote areas and identification of victims are major challenges.
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24% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Threat Shakes US-Mexico Trade
Donald Trump's threat to impose 25% tariffs on Mexican imports if the Mexican government doesn't curb migration and drug trafficking puts pressure on Mexico's economy and businesses, jeopardizing the $424 billion (Jan-Oct 2024) in exports to the US and potentially harming the USMCA trade agreement.
Trump's Tariff Threat Shakes US-Mexico Trade
Donald Trump's threat to impose 25% tariffs on Mexican imports if the Mexican government doesn't curb migration and drug trafficking puts pressure on Mexico's economy and businesses, jeopardizing the $424 billion (Jan-Oct 2024) in exports to the US and potentially harming the USMCA trade agreement.
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40% Bias Score
Damascus Schools Reopen After Assad's Fall: Celebrations and Challenges
Following Bashar al-Assad's December 8th ouster, Damascus schools and universities partially reopened on December 10th, with students celebrating but facing fuel shortages and power outages, showcasing a mixed return to normalcy.
Damascus Schools Reopen After Assad's Fall: Celebrations and Challenges
Following Bashar al-Assad's December 8th ouster, Damascus schools and universities partially reopened on December 10th, with students celebrating but facing fuel shortages and power outages, showcasing a mixed return to normalcy.
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52% Bias Score
EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia, Targeting Chinese Companies and Expanding Naval Restrictions
On December 16th, the EU imposed its 15th sanctions package on Russia, targeting 54 individuals and 30 entities, including Chinese companies, for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine and circumventing previous sanctions; the package also added 79 vessels to the list of those banned from EU ports ...
EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia, Targeting Chinese Companies and Expanding Naval Restrictions
On December 16th, the EU imposed its 15th sanctions package on Russia, targeting 54 individuals and 30 entities, including Chinese companies, for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine and circumventing previous sanctions; the package also added 79 vessels to the list of those banned from EU ports ...
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52% Bias Score
Rebel Coalition Ousts Assad in Syria, UN Seeks Political Settlement
Following an 11-day offensive, the rebel coalition Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who fled to Russia; UN envoy Geir Pedersen met with HTS leader Abou Mouhammad al-Jolani to discuss updating UN resolution 2254; multiple countries are establishing diplomatic contac...
Rebel Coalition Ousts Assad in Syria, UN Seeks Political Settlement
Following an 11-day offensive, the rebel coalition Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who fled to Russia; UN envoy Geir Pedersen met with HTS leader Abou Mouhammad al-Jolani to discuss updating UN resolution 2254; multiple countries are establishing diplomatic contac...
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48% Bias Score
Assad's Fall in Syria: Al-Golani's Rise and Regional Instability
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria after 54 years, Abu Muhammad al-Golani, former US detainee and Al-Qaeda affiliate, assumed power, leading to interventions from Israel and Turkey and raising concerns about regional stability.
Assad's Fall in Syria: Al-Golani's Rise and Regional Instability
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria after 54 years, Abu Muhammad al-Golani, former US detainee and Al-Qaeda affiliate, assumed power, leading to interventions from Israel and Turkey and raising concerns about regional stability.
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68% Bias Score
Israeli Strikes Kill 18 in Gaza; Protests in Israel Demand Hostage Release
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 18 Palestinians, including four in a tent sheltering displaced people, according to Gaza's civil defense agency; Israel claimed some targets were Hamas operatives; simultaneous protests in Israel call for hostage release.
Israeli Strikes Kill 18 in Gaza; Protests in Israel Demand Hostage Release
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 18 Palestinians, including four in a tent sheltering displaced people, according to Gaza's civil defense agency; Israel claimed some targets were Hamas operatives; simultaneous protests in Israel call for hostage release.
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40% Bias Score
LALIGA's El Salvador Program Diverts 26,000 Children From Gangs
The LALIGA Foundation's Valores y Oportunidad program in El Salvador, launched in 2015, has positively impacted over 350,000 people by using soccer to divert more than 26,000 children from gang recruitment, creating 263 socio-sports schools nationwide.
LALIGA's El Salvador Program Diverts 26,000 Children From Gangs
The LALIGA Foundation's Valores y Oportunidad program in El Salvador, launched in 2015, has positively impacted over 350,000 people by using soccer to divert more than 26,000 children from gang recruitment, creating 263 socio-sports schools nationwide.
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56% Bias Score
Damascus Schools Reopen Amid Celebrations Following Assad's Fall
Following the December 8th fall of Bashar al-Assad, Syrian schools reopened on Sunday, with high school and college students returning, while younger students will resume classes in two days. The event was marked by celebrations, including the toppling of Hafez al-Assad's statue and widespread displ...
Damascus Schools Reopen Amid Celebrations Following Assad's Fall
Following the December 8th fall of Bashar al-Assad, Syrian schools reopened on Sunday, with high school and college students returning, while younger students will resume classes in two days. The event was marked by celebrations, including the toppling of Hafez al-Assad's statue and widespread displ...
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48% Bias Score
South Korean President Impeached Following Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol's declaration of martial law on December 3rd led to his impeachment by parliament; the Constitutional Court will decide within six months whether to remove him from office, while the acting Prime Minister Han Duck-soo leads the country amid a political crisis and...
South Korean President Impeached Following Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol's declaration of martial law on December 3rd led to his impeachment by parliament; the Constitutional Court will decide within six months whether to remove him from office, while the acting Prime Minister Han Duck-soo leads the country amid a political crisis and...
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36% Bias Score