December 2024
January 2025
Mamoudzou Hospital Remains Operational Despite Cyclone Damage
Despite significant damage from Cyclone Chido, Mamoudzou Hospital in Mayotte, France, continued operations, delivering babies and treating patients with limited resources; however, 70% of the medication stock was destroyed, and staff shortages and structural damage pose significant challenges.
Mamoudzou Hospital Remains Operational Despite Cyclone Damage
Despite significant damage from Cyclone Chido, Mamoudzou Hospital in Mayotte, France, continued operations, delivering babies and treating patients with limited resources; however, 70% of the medication stock was destroyed, and staff shortages and structural damage pose significant challenges.
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36% Bias Score
Germany Approves €4.7 Billion for Additional Submarines
Germany approved the purchase of four additional U212 CD class submarines for €4.7 billion, part of a larger €21 billion military spending package, citing threats from Russia and a need to strengthen NATO's northern flank. The submarines will feature improved sensors and missile capabilities.
Germany Approves €4.7 Billion for Additional Submarines
Germany approved the purchase of four additional U212 CD class submarines for €4.7 billion, part of a larger €21 billion military spending package, citing threats from Russia and a need to strengthen NATO's northern flank. The submarines will feature improved sensors and missile capabilities.
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60% Bias Score
Ford Seeks Trump Meeting Amidst Threat of Canadian Tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford seeks a meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to discuss the threat of 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, aiming to prevent economic damage and secure trade relations, while also proposing a plan to deploy hundreds of provincial police officers to the border.
Ford Seeks Trump Meeting Amidst Threat of Canadian Tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford seeks a meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to discuss the threat of 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, aiming to prevent economic damage and secure trade relations, while also proposing a plan to deploy hundreds of provincial police officers to the border.
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40% Bias Score
2024 Market Review: AI Boom, Renewable Energy Slump, and Social Unrest
2024 witnessed mixed market performance, with renewable energy underperforming, AI booming, and concerns rising about job displacement from AI and social unrest following a CEO assassination attempt; Nvidia's market cap surge and increased demand for obesity treatments were also noteworthy.
2024 Market Review: AI Boom, Renewable Energy Slump, and Social Unrest
2024 witnessed mixed market performance, with renewable energy underperforming, AI booming, and concerns rising about job displacement from AI and social unrest following a CEO assassination attempt; Nvidia's market cap surge and increased demand for obesity treatments were also noteworthy.
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44% Bias Score
Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland Amid Rising Tensions
Israel closed its embassy in Ireland in response to Ireland's recognition of Palestine and criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, prompting criticism from former Israeli diplomats; €3.6 billion in goods were imported by Ireland from Israel in 2023.
Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland Amid Rising Tensions
Israel closed its embassy in Ireland in response to Ireland's recognition of Palestine and criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, prompting criticism from former Israeli diplomats; €3.6 billion in goods were imported by Ireland from Israel in 2023.
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52% Bias Score
Le Pen Prepares for Early French Presidential Election Amidst Macron's Political Weakness
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen announced Wednesday that she is preparing for an early presidential election, citing President Emmanuel Macron's weakened political standing following a hung parliament, tensions with the new prime minister, budget problems, and a perceived humiliation over a re...
Le Pen Prepares for Early French Presidential Election Amidst Macron's Political Weakness
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen announced Wednesday that she is preparing for an early presidential election, citing President Emmanuel Macron's weakened political standing following a hung parliament, tensions with the new prime minister, budget problems, and a perceived humiliation over a re...
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40% Bias Score
Seven Men on Trial for ATM Bombings in Germany
Seven men are on trial in Frankfurt, Germany, accused of seven ATM bombings in Hessen, Rhineland-Palatinate, and North Rhine-Westphalia, with two incidents considered attempted murder due to potential harm to bystanders; one defendant confessed to participation due to debt.
Seven Men on Trial for ATM Bombings in Germany
Seven men are on trial in Frankfurt, Germany, accused of seven ATM bombings in Hessen, Rhineland-Palatinate, and North Rhine-Westphalia, with two incidents considered attempted murder due to potential harm to bystanders; one defendant confessed to participation due to debt.
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36% Bias Score
Naomi Beckwith to Curate Documenta 16, Prioritizing Artist Collaboration and Preventing Past Controversies
Naomi Beckwith, chief curator of a major New York museum, will curate Documenta 16 in Kassel, Germany, opening June 2027, aiming to address past controversies by prioritizing collaboration with known artists and a more structured approach than her predecessor, Ruangrupa.
Naomi Beckwith to Curate Documenta 16, Prioritizing Artist Collaboration and Preventing Past Controversies
Naomi Beckwith, chief curator of a major New York museum, will curate Documenta 16 in Kassel, Germany, opening June 2027, aiming to address past controversies by prioritizing collaboration with known artists and a more structured approach than her predecessor, Ruangrupa.
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56% Bias Score
Philips Faces Italian Class-Action Lawsuit Over Faulty Medical Devices
A class-action lawsuit against Philips in Italy targets 5.5 million potentially harmful ventilators and sleep therapy devices containing faulty foam, with over 30,000 registrants seeking compensation; while a US settlement reached $1.1 billion, the EU cases face different legal hurdles to prove harm...
Philips Faces Italian Class-Action Lawsuit Over Faulty Medical Devices
A class-action lawsuit against Philips in Italy targets 5.5 million potentially harmful ventilators and sleep therapy devices containing faulty foam, with over 30,000 registrants seeking compensation; while a US settlement reached $1.1 billion, the EU cases face different legal hurdles to prove harm...
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52% Bias Score
Mass Grave Discovered Near Damascus Mausoleum
A warehouse near the Sayyeda Zeinab mausoleum in Damascus was found to contain the decomposing bodies of approximately 20 individuals, labeled 'Aleppo-Hraytan', discovered by the White Helmets following the area's takeover by an Islamist-led coalition; the incident highlights the enduring humanitari...
Mass Grave Discovered Near Damascus Mausoleum
A warehouse near the Sayyeda Zeinab mausoleum in Damascus was found to contain the decomposing bodies of approximately 20 individuals, labeled 'Aleppo-Hraytan', discovered by the White Helmets following the area's takeover by an Islamist-led coalition; the incident highlights the enduring humanitari...
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24% Bias Score
German Election 2024: Economy Takes Center Stage
Germany's snap election on February 23rd is dominated by economic concerns, with the ruling SPD, CDU opposition, and Greens offering competing plans involving tax policies, debt reforms, and minimum wage increases, alongside concerns about the war in Ukraine and immigration.
German Election 2024: Economy Takes Center Stage
Germany's snap election on February 23rd is dominated by economic concerns, with the ruling SPD, CDU opposition, and Greens offering competing plans involving tax policies, debt reforms, and minimum wage increases, alongside concerns about the war in Ukraine and immigration.
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36% Bias Score
Warsaw Opens First Queer Museum in Eastern Europe
The QueerMuzeum, Poland's first queer museum, opened in Warsaw on December 6th, 2024, displaying 132 objects illustrating LGBTQ+ history and activism, defying erasure and promoting inclusivity in Eastern Europe.
Warsaw Opens First Queer Museum in Eastern Europe
The QueerMuzeum, Poland's first queer museum, opened in Warsaw on December 6th, 2024, displaying 132 objects illustrating LGBTQ+ history and activism, defying erasure and promoting inclusivity in Eastern Europe.
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24% Bias Score