December 2024
January 2025
Russia Urged to Withdraw from Syria Amidst HTS's Rise to Power
Syria's new transitional government, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebel group following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, has urged Russia to reconsider its military presence, prompting speculation about a Russian withdrawal and raising concerns about the HTS's human rights record...
Russia Urged to Withdraw from Syria Amidst HTS's Rise to Power
Syria's new transitional government, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebel group following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, has urged Russia to reconsider its military presence, prompting speculation about a Russian withdrawal and raising concerns about the HTS's human rights record...
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Appeals US Ban, Citing Free Speech
TikTok is appealing a US law requiring its sale or removal from US app stores by January 19, 2024, citing free speech concerns, while the US government raises national security issues related to potential Chinese data access; the app boasts 170 million US users.
TikTok Appeals US Ban, Citing Free Speech
TikTok is appealing a US law requiring its sale or removal from US app stores by January 19, 2024, citing free speech concerns, while the US government raises national security issues related to potential Chinese data access; the app boasts 170 million US users.
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48% Bias Score
International Condemnation of Israeli Golan Heights Settlement Expansion
Israel announced a plan to double its settler population in the Golan Heights, allocating $11 million for expansion, drawing condemnation from multiple countries including Germany, Qatar, Jordan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt who cite violations of international law and Syrian sovereignty.
International Condemnation of Israeli Golan Heights Settlement Expansion
Israel announced a plan to double its settler population in the Golan Heights, allocating $11 million for expansion, drawing condemnation from multiple countries including Germany, Qatar, Jordan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt who cite violations of international law and Syrian sovereignty.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Bitcoin Reserve Plan Sends Crypto Market Soaring Past \$3.8 Trillion
Bitcoin rallied to over \$107,000 after President-elect Trump reiterated plans for a US Bitcoin reserve, boosting investor confidence and driving the total cryptocurrency market value above \$3.8 trillion; MicroStrategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, will join the Nasdaq-100.
Trump's Bitcoin Reserve Plan Sends Crypto Market Soaring Past \$3.8 Trillion
Bitcoin rallied to over \$107,000 after President-elect Trump reiterated plans for a US Bitcoin reserve, boosting investor confidence and driving the total cryptocurrency market value above \$3.8 trillion; MicroStrategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, will join the Nasdaq-100.
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56% Bias Score
Madison School Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Six Injured
A shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, left a teenage student and a teacher dead, and six others injured; the teenage suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, making it the 83rd school shooting in 2024.
Madison School Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Six Injured
A shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, left a teenage student and a teacher dead, and six others injured; the teenage suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, making it the 83rd school shooting in 2024.
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36% Bias Score
Houthi Hypersonic Missile Targeting Israel Intercepted
On Monday, Yemen's Houthi group launched a "Palestine 2" hypersonic ballistic missile targeting central Israel, intercepted by the Israeli military before crossing the border, in response to Israel's Gaza war that has killed over 45,000 Palestinians; the attack triggered sirens in Tel Aviv.
Houthi Hypersonic Missile Targeting Israel Intercepted
On Monday, Yemen's Houthi group launched a "Palestine 2" hypersonic ballistic missile targeting central Israel, intercepted by the Israeli military before crossing the border, in response to Israel's Gaza war that has killed over 45,000 Palestinians; the attack triggered sirens in Tel Aviv.
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44% Bias Score
North Korean Soldiers Suffer Casualties Fighting in Ukraine
The Pentagon and Ukraine's GUR confirmed North Korean soldiers are fighting in the Kursk region of Russia, suffering casualties; at least 30 were killed or wounded between December 14-15, according to Ukraine, while Russia attempts to conceal losses; this confirms earlier reports from October and No...
North Korean Soldiers Suffer Casualties Fighting in Ukraine
The Pentagon and Ukraine's GUR confirmed North Korean soldiers are fighting in the Kursk region of Russia, suffering casualties; at least 30 were killed or wounded between December 14-15, according to Ukraine, while Russia attempts to conceal losses; this confirms earlier reports from October and No...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Meets TikTok CEO Amid Supreme Court Appeal Against US Ban
President-elect Donald Trump met with TikTok CEO Shou Chew on Monday as TikTok appeals to the Supreme Court to block a US law requiring its sale to a non-Chinese owner or a ban by January 19, citing concerns over national security and free speech.
Trump Meets TikTok CEO Amid Supreme Court Appeal Against US Ban
President-elect Donald Trump met with TikTok CEO Shou Chew on Monday as TikTok appeals to the Supreme Court to block a US law requiring its sale to a non-Chinese owner or a ban by January 19, citing concerns over national security and free speech.
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48% Bias Score
Russia Withdraws Troops from Syria Amidst Negotiations and Libyan Port Pursuit
Following the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Russia is conducting a large-scale military withdrawal from Syria, beginning last week, shifting its focus toward securing a Libyan port amidst negotiations with Syrian rebels to retain its key bases in Syria.
Russia Withdraws Troops from Syria Amidst Negotiations and Libyan Port Pursuit
Following the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Russia is conducting a large-scale military withdrawal from Syria, beginning last week, shifting its focus toward securing a Libyan port amidst negotiations with Syrian rebels to retain its key bases in Syria.
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44% Bias Score
Madison School Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Six Injured
A shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, left a teacher and a teenage student dead, and six others injured; the teenage suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, marking the 83rd school shooting of 2024.
Madison School Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Six Injured
A shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, left a teacher and a teenage student dead, and six others injured; the teenage suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, marking the 83rd school shooting of 2024.
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28% Bias Score
TikTok Seeks Supreme Court Intervention Amidst Impending US Ban, Trump Meeting
President-elect Trump met with TikTok CEO Shou Chew on Monday as TikTok appeals to the Supreme Court to block a US law requiring its sale or ban by January 19, citing concerns over free speech and the incoming administration's support.
TikTok Seeks Supreme Court Intervention Amidst Impending US Ban, Trump Meeting
President-elect Trump met with TikTok CEO Shou Chew on Monday as TikTok appeals to the Supreme Court to block a US law requiring its sale or ban by January 19, citing concerns over free speech and the incoming administration's support.
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44% Bias Score
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Killing at Least 20
Cyclone Chido, a powerful cyclone with winds up to 225 km/h, hit Mayotte, France's poorest territory, on Saturday, killing at least 20 people and causing widespread destruction. Rescue efforts are hampered by the island's high number of undocumented immigrants, and the death toll is expected to incr...
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Killing at Least 20
Cyclone Chido, a powerful cyclone with winds up to 225 km/h, hit Mayotte, France's poorest territory, on Saturday, killing at least 20 people and causing widespread destruction. Rescue efforts are hampered by the island's high number of undocumented immigrants, and the death toll is expected to incr...
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32% Bias Score