December 2024
January 2025
British Tourists Warned After Multiple Fatal Red Sea Dive Boat Accidents
Up to 11 people, including British citizens, are feared dead after a dive boat capsized in the Red Sea despite bad weather warnings, prompting a safety warning from the UK's Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) following two prior incidents.
British Tourists Warned After Multiple Fatal Red Sea Dive Boat Accidents
Up to 11 people, including British citizens, are feared dead after a dive boat capsized in the Red Sea despite bad weather warnings, prompting a safety warning from the UK's Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) following two prior incidents.
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48% Bias Score
Fed Cuts Rates, but Signals Slower Cuts Ahead Amid Inflation Concerns
The Federal Reserve lowered US interest rates to 4.25-4.5 percent on December 19, 2025, a smaller cut than anticipated due to concerns over inflation and the impact of President Trump's economic policies; the Bank of England is expected to keep rates unchanged.
Fed Cuts Rates, but Signals Slower Cuts Ahead Amid Inflation Concerns
The Federal Reserve lowered US interest rates to 4.25-4.5 percent on December 19, 2025, a smaller cut than anticipated due to concerns over inflation and the impact of President Trump's economic policies; the Bank of England is expected to keep rates unchanged.
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52% Bias Score
Senate Passes $895 Billion NDAA, Including Pay Raise But Banning Transgender Care for Military Children
The Senate approved the $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday, including a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted, but also banning Tricare coverage for gender dysphoria treatment for children under 18, passing 85-14 despite some Democratic opposition.
Senate Passes $895 Billion NDAA, Including Pay Raise But Banning Transgender Care for Military Children
The Senate approved the $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday, including a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted, but also banning Tricare coverage for gender dysphoria treatment for children under 18, passing 85-14 despite some Democratic opposition.
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60% Bias Score
EPA Upholds California's 2035 Gas Car Ban
The EPA approved California's plan to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, despite objections from automakers who say it is not feasible and will limit consumer choice; the decision is expected to be challenged by President-Elect Trump.
EPA Upholds California's 2035 Gas Car Ban
The EPA approved California's plan to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, despite objections from automakers who say it is not feasible and will limit consumer choice; the decision is expected to be challenged by President-Elect Trump.
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56% Bias Score
Teen Girls Sentenced for Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes in Stamford Hill
Two teenage girls in Stamford Hill, UK, were sentenced to 18-month youth rehabilitation orders for a series of anti-Semitic attacks in December 2023, including attempted robbery, religiously aggravated harassment, and assault, leaving one victim unconscious; the attacks were deemed hate crimes.
Teen Girls Sentenced for Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes in Stamford Hill
Two teenage girls in Stamford Hill, UK, were sentenced to 18-month youth rehabilitation orders for a series of anti-Semitic attacks in December 2023, including attempted robbery, religiously aggravated harassment, and assault, leaving one victim unconscious; the attacks were deemed hate crimes.
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36% Bias Score
EU Reaffirms Commitment to Western Balkans Integration
The 5th EU-Western Balkans Summit in Brussels concluded with the adoption of the 2024 Brussels Declaration, reaffirming the EU's commitment to integrating the Western Balkans and outlining a €6 billion Growth Plan to accelerate the process. Leaders from six Western Balkan countries participated.
EU Reaffirms Commitment to Western Balkans Integration
The 5th EU-Western Balkans Summit in Brussels concluded with the adoption of the 2024 Brussels Declaration, reaffirming the EU's commitment to integrating the Western Balkans and outlining a €6 billion Growth Plan to accelerate the process. Leaders from six Western Balkan countries participated.
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44% Bias Score
Lawsuit Alleges Amazon One Medical Negligence Led to Patient Death
Suzanne Wong is suing Amazon One Medical for medical negligence after her husband, Philip Tong, died hours after a virtual consultation where his serious symptoms were allegedly downplayed; the lawsuit also names Alta Bates Summit Medical Center.
Lawsuit Alleges Amazon One Medical Negligence Led to Patient Death
Suzanne Wong is suing Amazon One Medical for medical negligence after her husband, Philip Tong, died hours after a virtual consultation where his serious symptoms were allegedly downplayed; the lawsuit also names Alta Bates Summit Medical Center.
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60% Bias Score
Scottish Actor Jailed for 16 Years for Rape and Stealthing
Luke Ford, a 35-year-old Scottish actor who claimed to be a Brad Pitt body double, was jailed for 16 years for 18 charges of abusing nine women between 2008 and 2020, including rape and the first Scottish conviction for 'stealthing'.
Scottish Actor Jailed for 16 Years for Rape and Stealthing
Luke Ford, a 35-year-old Scottish actor who claimed to be a Brad Pitt body double, was jailed for 16 years for 18 charges of abusing nine women between 2008 and 2020, including rape and the first Scottish conviction for 'stealthing'.
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16% Bias Score
Trump, Vance Urge Rejection of GOP Spending Plan, Risk Shutdown
Donald Trump and VP-elect J.D. Vance urged Republicans to reject House Speaker Mike Johnson's 1600-page government funding plan, which includes disaster relief, anti-China funding, and congressional pay raises, risking a government shutdown unless a \"clean CR\" is passed; Elon Musk also criticized ...
Trump, Vance Urge Rejection of GOP Spending Plan, Risk Shutdown
Donald Trump and VP-elect J.D. Vance urged Republicans to reject House Speaker Mike Johnson's 1600-page government funding plan, which includes disaster relief, anti-China funding, and congressional pay raises, risking a government shutdown unless a \"clean CR\" is passed; Elon Musk also criticized ...
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52% Bias Score
Retail Giants Warn of Price Hikes Due to Trump Tariffs
Costco and Best Buy executives warn of potential price hikes in 2024 due to President Trump's proposed tariffs on imported goods from China and Mexico, impacting various consumer products and potentially slowing economic growth.
Retail Giants Warn of Price Hikes Due to Trump Tariffs
Costco and Best Buy executives warn of potential price hikes in 2024 due to President Trump's proposed tariffs on imported goods from China and Mexico, impacting various consumer products and potentially slowing economic growth.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Minimum Wage Remains Below Poverty Line Amidst Economic and Political Challenges
Turkey's minimum wage commission convened today, with the current 17,000 lira wage and a substantial portion of workers earning 22,000-24,000 lira, still falling below the poverty line of 20,286 lira for a family of four, while freedom of association and worker rights remain a pressing concern.
Turkey's Minimum Wage Remains Below Poverty Line Amidst Economic and Political Challenges
Turkey's minimum wage commission convened today, with the current 17,000 lira wage and a substantial portion of workers earning 22,000-24,000 lira, still falling below the poverty line of 20,286 lira for a family of four, while freedom of association and worker rights remain a pressing concern.
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60% Bias Score
Turkey's "Little America" Ideal: A Children's Magazine's Early Influence
The Turkish children's magazine *Dogan Kardeş*, starting in 1945, promoted the concept of Turkey becoming a "Little America", framing US development as a model, predating and potentially influencing later political statements advocating a similar path. This reveals a long-term strategy to cultivate ...
Turkey's "Little America" Ideal: A Children's Magazine's Early Influence
The Turkish children's magazine *Dogan Kardeş*, starting in 1945, promoted the concept of Turkey becoming a "Little America", framing US development as a model, predating and potentially influencing later political statements advocating a similar path. This reveals a long-term strategy to cultivate ...
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48% Bias Score