December 2024
January 2025
Russia's 2024 Elections: Consolidation, 'Time of Heroes', and BRICS Summit
The 2024 Russian presidential elections resulted in a decisive victory for Vladimir Putin, showcasing high voter turnout and societal consolidation; the successful 'Time of Heroes' program integrated veterans into governmental roles; and the BRICS summit in Kazan solidified Russia's international pa...
Russia's 2024 Elections: Consolidation, 'Time of Heroes', and BRICS Summit
The 2024 Russian presidential elections resulted in a decisive victory for Vladimir Putin, showcasing high voter turnout and societal consolidation; the successful 'Time of Heroes' program integrated veterans into governmental roles; and the BRICS summit in Kazan solidified Russia's international pa...
Progress
64% Bias Score
High-Income Homeowners Face Financial Strain Amidst Rising Interest Rates
High-income Australian homeowners, some earning \$400,000 to \$500,000, are struggling with soaring mortgage repayments after the Reserve Bank's 13 interest rate increases, forcing some to move back in with family, downsize or relocate due to increased childcare costs and the overall cost of living.
High-Income Homeowners Face Financial Strain Amidst Rising Interest Rates
High-income Australian homeowners, some earning \$400,000 to \$500,000, are struggling with soaring mortgage repayments after the Reserve Bank's 13 interest rate increases, forcing some to move back in with family, downsize or relocate due to increased childcare costs and the overall cost of living.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Mission Space to Launch Satellite Constellation for Enhanced Space Weather Forecasting
Mission Space plans to launch 24 satellites by 2028 to improve space weather forecasting accuracy from 7.5% to protect billions in infrastructure and the lives of up to 13,000 projected space tourists by 2028, contrasting with the ESA's single-satellite approach.
Mission Space to Launch Satellite Constellation for Enhanced Space Weather Forecasting
Mission Space plans to launch 24 satellites by 2028 to improve space weather forecasting accuracy from 7.5% to protect billions in infrastructure and the lives of up to 13,000 projected space tourists by 2028, contrasting with the ESA's single-satellite approach.
Progress
48% Bias Score
German Pensioner Wrongfully Imprisoned for 13 Years, Billed €100,000 for Prison Stay
Manfred Genditzki, a German pensioner wrongly convicted of murder in 2008, was released after 13 years but now faces a €100,000 bill from the state for his prison stay, despite receiving €368,700 in compensation.
German Pensioner Wrongfully Imprisoned for 13 Years, Billed €100,000 for Prison Stay
Manfred Genditzki, a German pensioner wrongly convicted of murder in 2008, was released after 13 years but now faces a €100,000 bill from the state for his prison stay, despite receiving €368,700 in compensation.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Large Oil Spill in Russia Following Tanker Collision
Two Russian oil tankers collided in the Kerch Strait on Sunday, causing one to sink and resulting in a 49-kilometer oil slick along the coast near Anapa, Russia, impacting tourism and wildlife; cleanup efforts are underway.
Large Oil Spill in Russia Following Tanker Collision
Two Russian oil tankers collided in the Kerch Strait on Sunday, causing one to sink and resulting in a 49-kilometer oil slick along the coast near Anapa, Russia, impacting tourism and wildlife; cleanup efforts are underway.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Reinstated PAYE and ICR Student Loan Plans Face Processing Delays
The Department of Education reopened the PAYE and ICR student loan repayment plans on December 16, 2024, due to legal challenges to the SAVE plan; however, processing applications may take over 8 weeks, and loan forgiveness under these plans is currently unavailable.
Reinstated PAYE and ICR Student Loan Plans Face Processing Delays
The Department of Education reopened the PAYE and ICR student loan repayment plans on December 16, 2024, due to legal challenges to the SAVE plan; however, processing applications may take over 8 weeks, and loan forgiveness under these plans is currently unavailable.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Sydney Antisemitic Attack: Man Charged With Arson and Property Damage
A 20-year-old man, Mohammed Farhat, was arrested in Sydney and charged with 21 offenses after allegedly targeting Jewish institutions with anti-Israel graffiti, arson, and property damage, causing over \$100,000 in damages, according to police.
Sydney Antisemitic Attack: Man Charged With Arson and Property Damage
A 20-year-old man, Mohammed Farhat, was arrested in Sydney and charged with 21 offenses after allegedly targeting Jewish institutions with anti-Israel graffiti, arson, and property damage, causing over \$100,000 in damages, according to police.
Progress
40% Bias Score
CISA Mandates Enhanced Security Measures for U.S. Officials
CISA issued new cybersecurity guidance for U.S. officials, mandating end-to-end encrypted communication apps like Signal and FIDO phishing-resistant authentication, eliminating SMS for 2FA due to security vulnerabilities, following the Salt Typhoon infiltration.
CISA Mandates Enhanced Security Measures for U.S. Officials
CISA issued new cybersecurity guidance for U.S. officials, mandating end-to-end encrypted communication apps like Signal and FIDO phishing-resistant authentication, eliminating SMS for 2FA due to security vulnerabilities, following the Salt Typhoon infiltration.
Progress
48% Bias Score
High North Korean Casualties in Kursk Oblast Assaults
Last weekend in Russia's Kursk Oblast, approximately 200 North Korean soldiers from the 11th Army Corps suffered casualties during assaults on Ukrainian positions; videos of attacks by Ukrainian FPV drones, some decorated with Christmas ornaments, have been released online.
High North Korean Casualties in Kursk Oblast Assaults
Last weekend in Russia's Kursk Oblast, approximately 200 North Korean soldiers from the 11th Army Corps suffered casualties during assaults on Ukrainian positions; videos of attacks by Ukrainian FPV drones, some decorated with Christmas ornaments, have been released online.
Progress
40% Bias Score
The Hague Explosion: Ex-Boyfriend Arrested, Motive Likely Personal
Six people died and a building partially collapsed after an explosion in The Hague; police arrested four suspects, including the ex-boyfriend of the bridal shop owner, who is suspected of ordering the attack due to a personal dispute.
The Hague Explosion: Ex-Boyfriend Arrested, Motive Likely Personal
Six people died and a building partially collapsed after an explosion in The Hague; police arrested four suspects, including the ex-boyfriend of the bridal shop owner, who is suspected of ordering the attack due to a personal dispute.
Progress
44% Bias Score
The Hague Explosion: Ex-boyfriend Arrested, Revenge Motive Suspected
Six people died and a building partially collapsed after a powerful explosion in The Hague; police arrested four suspects, including the ex-boyfriend of the bridal shop owner, who is suspected of orchestrating the attack as revenge for a personal dispute.
The Hague Explosion: Ex-boyfriend Arrested, Revenge Motive Suspected
Six people died and a building partially collapsed after a powerful explosion in The Hague; police arrested four suspects, including the ex-boyfriend of the bridal shop owner, who is suspected of orchestrating the attack as revenge for a personal dispute.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Netherlands Explosions Surge: Government Responds to Rising Violence
A spate of explosions across the Netherlands, including a deadly blast in The Hague that killed six and injured others in Purmerend, has prompted Justice Minister David van Weel to call for tougher sentences and improved inter-agency cooperation to address the crisis.
Netherlands Explosions Surge: Government Responds to Rising Violence
A spate of explosions across the Netherlands, including a deadly blast in The Hague that killed six and injured others in Purmerend, has prompted Justice Minister David van Weel to call for tougher sentences and improved inter-agency cooperation to address the crisis.
Progress
40% Bias Score