December 2024
January 2025
Hostage Deal Progressing, but Concerns Remain Over Post-Ceasefire Military Action
High-level talks between US and Israeli officials are underway to secure a hostage deal with Hamas within a month, complicated by Hamas's concerns about potential military action after an initial 40–60-day ceasefire under the incoming Trump administration.
Hostage Deal Progressing, but Concerns Remain Over Post-Ceasefire Military Action
High-level talks between US and Israeli officials are underway to secure a hostage deal with Hamas within a month, complicated by Hamas's concerns about potential military action after an initial 40–60-day ceasefire under the incoming Trump administration.
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36% Bias Score
US Stocks Dip Slightly Amidst Record Highs, Nvidia Slowdown
US stock indexes fell slightly today, while the Australian market is poised for a small gain; Nvidia's stock declined sharply, contributing to the US downturn; fund managers hold low cash reserves, and the Federal Reserve may pause interest rate cuts based on recent economic data.
US Stocks Dip Slightly Amidst Record Highs, Nvidia Slowdown
US stock indexes fell slightly today, while the Australian market is poised for a small gain; Nvidia's stock declined sharply, contributing to the US downturn; fund managers hold low cash reserves, and the Federal Reserve may pause interest rate cuts based on recent economic data.
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32% Bias Score
Nissan and Honda in Talks for Potential Merger to Boost EV Competitiveness
Nissan and Honda plan to merge, potentially including Mitsubishi, to compete in the growing electric vehicle market, following a strategic partnership and amidst declining sales in Asia.
Nissan and Honda in Talks for Potential Merger to Boost EV Competitiveness
Nissan and Honda plan to merge, potentially including Mitsubishi, to compete in the growing electric vehicle market, following a strategic partnership and amidst declining sales in Asia.
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48% Bias Score
Mikey Madison's Breakout Role in Critically Acclaimed \"Anora\"
Mikey Madison, a 25-year-old actress formerly focused on equestrian sports, stars in the critically acclaimed film \"Anora\", a Cannes Film Festival winner nominated for five Golden Globes, portraying a lap dancer involved with a wealthy Russian family.
Mikey Madison's Breakout Role in Critically Acclaimed \"Anora\"
Mikey Madison, a 25-year-old actress formerly focused on equestrian sports, stars in the critically acclaimed film \"Anora\", a Cannes Film Festival winner nominated for five Golden Globes, portraying a lap dancer involved with a wealthy Russian family.
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32% Bias Score
Warren Demands Ethics Standards for Musk in Trump Transition
Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized Elon Musk's role advising Donald Trump's transition team, citing potential conflicts of interest due to Musk's vast business holdings, including Tesla and SpaceX; Warren's letter requests that Musk face the same ethical standards as other transition members.
Warren Demands Ethics Standards for Musk in Trump Transition
Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized Elon Musk's role advising Donald Trump's transition team, citing potential conflicts of interest due to Musk's vast business holdings, including Tesla and SpaceX; Warren's letter requests that Musk face the same ethical standards as other transition members.
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36% Bias Score
Lawsuit Accuses State Department of Sidestepping Leahy Law to Protect Israel
A lawsuit alleges the U.S. State Department has created exceptions for Israel to avoid enforcing the Leahy Law, which restricts military aid for human rights abuses, following a 14-month war in Gaza that killed 45,000 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis; the suit cites specific procedural barriers creat...
Lawsuit Accuses State Department of Sidestepping Leahy Law to Protect Israel
A lawsuit alleges the U.S. State Department has created exceptions for Israel to avoid enforcing the Leahy Law, which restricts military aid for human rights abuses, following a 14-month war in Gaza that killed 45,000 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis; the suit cites specific procedural barriers creat...
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52% Bias Score
Kerch Strait Oil Spill: Thousands of Tons of Fuel Oil Released
Two Volga-class tankers sank in the Kerch Strait on December 15th, 2024, spilling thousands of tons of fuel oil, killing one sailor, and polluting dozens of kilometers of coastline in the Krasnodar region, with potential impacts on Crimea depending on wind direction; cleanup efforts are underway.
Kerch Strait Oil Spill: Thousands of Tons of Fuel Oil Released
Two Volga-class tankers sank in the Kerch Strait on December 15th, 2024, spilling thousands of tons of fuel oil, killing one sailor, and polluting dozens of kilometers of coastline in the Krasnodar region, with potential impacts on Crimea depending on wind direction; cleanup efforts are underway.
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32% Bias Score
Honda and Nissan in Merger Talks to Challenge Toyota
Honda and Nissan are reportedly negotiating a potential merger, possibly including Mitsubishi, to create a larger automotive group to better compete with Toyota and other global automakers, especially in the electric vehicle market. The combined entity would aim to better compete against Tesla and C...
Honda and Nissan in Merger Talks to Challenge Toyota
Honda and Nissan are reportedly negotiating a potential merger, possibly including Mitsubishi, to create a larger automotive group to better compete with Toyota and other global automakers, especially in the electric vehicle market. The combined entity would aim to better compete against Tesla and C...
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44% Bias Score
London Phone Thefts Surge: Experts Offer Security Solutions
In 2024, London experienced 200 daily phone thefts, with low police response and unlocked phones exacerbating the problem, prompting security experts to advise proactive measures like phone insurance, strong passcodes, and remote device tracking.
London Phone Thefts Surge: Experts Offer Security Solutions
In 2024, London experienced 200 daily phone thefts, with low police response and unlocked phones exacerbating the problem, prompting security experts to advise proactive measures like phone insurance, strong passcodes, and remote device tracking.
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40% Bias Score
Kanter Resigns as Head of DOJ Antitrust Division
Jonathan Kanter, head of the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust division, resigned on Friday after a three-year term marked by aggressive enforcement against major corporations, resulting in significant legal victories but also criticism from some business groups.
Kanter Resigns as Head of DOJ Antitrust Division
Jonathan Kanter, head of the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust division, resigned on Friday after a three-year term marked by aggressive enforcement against major corporations, resulting in significant legal victories but also criticism from some business groups.
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40% Bias Score
Connolly Wins Top House Oversight Spot, Defeating Ocasio-Cortez
Rep. Gerry Connolly defeated Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for the top Democrat position on the House Oversight Committee by a vote of 131-84, securing a key role to counter the incoming Trump administration, despite his recent cancer diagnosis and a recent trend among Democrats to favor younger lea...
Connolly Wins Top House Oversight Spot, Defeating Ocasio-Cortez
Rep. Gerry Connolly defeated Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for the top Democrat position on the House Oversight Committee by a vote of 131-84, securing a key role to counter the incoming Trump administration, despite his recent cancer diagnosis and a recent trend among Democrats to favor younger lea...
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60% Bias Score
Israel to Maintain Syrian Border Zone Presence
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israeli forces will remain in a Syrian border buffer zone, including the summit of Mount Hermon, until a new security arrangement is found, sparking condemnation from the UN for violating a 1974 ceasefire agreement.
Israel to Maintain Syrian Border Zone Presence
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israeli forces will remain in a Syrian border buffer zone, including the summit of Mount Hermon, until a new security arrangement is found, sparking condemnation from the UN for violating a 1974 ceasefire agreement.
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40% Bias Score