December 2024
January 2025
Pelicot Case Spurs Legal and Societal Change in France
In France, the Pelicot case—involving a woman drugged and raped by her ex-husband and dozens of others—is prompting legal and societal changes, including hospital-based reporting of sexual assault, subsidized drug testing for victims, and parliamentary inquiries into sexual violence; the trial's con...
Pelicot Case Spurs Legal and Societal Change in France
In France, the Pelicot case—involving a woman drugged and raped by her ex-husband and dozens of others—is prompting legal and societal changes, including hospital-based reporting of sexual assault, subsidized drug testing for victims, and parliamentary inquiries into sexual violence; the trial's con...
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28% Bias Score
Russian Soldiers' Actions Prevent Enemy Surveillance and Secure Stronghold
During a combat mission, Efreitor Ilya Ryaskov intercepted and landed an enemy drone using electronic warfare, preventing the enemy from detecting Russian artillery positions and enabling the destruction of key enemy targets; simultaneously, Private Sergey Zaytsev, using FPV drones, destroyed enemy ...
Russian Soldiers' Actions Prevent Enemy Surveillance and Secure Stronghold
During a combat mission, Efreitor Ilya Ryaskov intercepted and landed an enemy drone using electronic warfare, preventing the enemy from detecting Russian artillery positions and enabling the destruction of key enemy targets; simultaneously, Private Sergey Zaytsev, using FPV drones, destroyed enemy ...
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68% Bias Score
ERA Ratification Hinges on Biden's Decision Amid Legal Challenges
The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), aiming to enshrine gender equality in the U.S. Constitution, is one signature away from ratification despite the National Archivist's recent refusal to certify it due to legal and procedural concerns; supporters are urging President Biden to intervene.
ERA Ratification Hinges on Biden's Decision Amid Legal Challenges
The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), aiming to enshrine gender equality in the U.S. Constitution, is one signature away from ratification despite the National Archivist's recent refusal to certify it due to legal and procedural concerns; supporters are urging President Biden to intervene.
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40% Bias Score
Trump, Vance Oppose Government Funding Bill, Threatening Shutdown
President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance oppose a government funding bill backed by House Speaker Mike Johnson, demanding a tougher stance against Democrats; failure to pass the bill by Saturday could lead to a government shutdown affecting federal employees and services.
Trump, Vance Oppose Government Funding Bill, Threatening Shutdown
President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance oppose a government funding bill backed by House Speaker Mike Johnson, demanding a tougher stance against Democrats; failure to pass the bill by Saturday could lead to a government shutdown affecting federal employees and services.
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60% Bias Score
Fed Cuts Rates Despite Inflation, Projects Slow 2025 Decreases
The Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates by 0.25% on December 18, 2024, despite persistent inflation and a strong labor market, due to concerns about balancing the risks of inflation and economic slowdown, with future rate cuts projected to be limited.
Fed Cuts Rates Despite Inflation, Projects Slow 2025 Decreases
The Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates by 0.25% on December 18, 2024, despite persistent inflation and a strong labor market, due to concerns about balancing the risks of inflation and economic slowdown, with future rate cuts projected to be limited.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Opposes Spending Bill, Raising Shutdown Odds
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance oppose a Republican-backed government funding bill, siding with Elon Musk, potentially causing a government shutdown before Christmas and jeopardizing House Speaker Mike Johnson's reelection.
Trump Opposes Spending Bill, Raising Shutdown Odds
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance oppose a Republican-backed government funding bill, siding with Elon Musk, potentially causing a government shutdown before Christmas and jeopardizing House Speaker Mike Johnson's reelection.
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60% Bias Score
Murmansk Train Collision: 1 Dead, 17 Injured
A passenger train from Murmansk to St. Petersburg collided with a freight train near Knyazhya station in the Murmansk Oblast at 4:15 PM on December 31, 2023, causing 17 injuries, one death, and derailing 12 cars; the delay in reporting was approximately one hour.
Murmansk Train Collision: 1 Dead, 17 Injured
A passenger train from Murmansk to St. Petersburg collided with a freight train near Knyazhya station in the Murmansk Oblast at 4:15 PM on December 31, 2023, causing 17 injuries, one death, and derailing 12 cars; the delay in reporting was approximately one hour.
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24% Bias Score
Adltek Wins Sorek Power Plant Tender, Raising Concerns About Cost and Market Dominance
Adltek and Menora won a tender to build a 900-megawatt power plant in Sorek, Israel, for NIS 3.18 billion (3.18 agorot/kilowatt) over 25 years, exceeding the minimum bid significantly, raising concerns about public cost and Adltek's growing market share.
Adltek Wins Sorek Power Plant Tender, Raising Concerns About Cost and Market Dominance
Adltek and Menora won a tender to build a 900-megawatt power plant in Sorek, Israel, for NIS 3.18 billion (3.18 agorot/kilowatt) over 25 years, exceeding the minimum bid significantly, raising concerns about public cost and Adltek's growing market share.
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56% Bias Score
Networks of Competence Outperform Hierarchies: Data-Driven Evidence
A study of over 60 public companies across four continents reveals that firms organized as networks of competence significantly outperform those structured as hierarchies of authority, demonstrating higher financial returns and increased employee engagement, particularly in a knowledge-based economy...
Networks of Competence Outperform Hierarchies: Data-Driven Evidence
A study of over 60 public companies across four continents reveals that firms organized as networks of competence significantly outperform those structured as hierarchies of authority, demonstrating higher financial returns and increased employee engagement, particularly in a knowledge-based economy...
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56% Bias Score
Fed's Rate Cut Disappoints Investors, Triggers Market Downturn
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4.25%-4.5% on Wednesday, disappointing investors who anticipated more cuts after the Fed projected only two more rate cuts in 2025, down from four in September; this led to a sharp market downturn with the Dow Jones Indus...
Fed's Rate Cut Disappoints Investors, Triggers Market Downturn
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4.25%-4.5% on Wednesday, disappointing investors who anticipated more cuts after the Fed projected only two more rate cuts in 2025, down from four in September; this led to a sharp market downturn with the Dow Jones Indus...
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52% Bias Score
Tesla Stock Plunges 8% Amid Market Downturn and Musk's New Role
Tesla shares plummeted 8% on Wednesday, marking their steepest fall since before the 2020 election, despite remaining 75% up since Election Day and a record high last week; this coincided with a broader market decline and amid concerns about Elon Musk's new role in the Trump administration and an on...
Tesla Stock Plunges 8% Amid Market Downturn and Musk's New Role
Tesla shares plummeted 8% on Wednesday, marking their steepest fall since before the 2020 election, despite remaining 75% up since Election Day and a record high last week; this coincided with a broader market decline and amid concerns about Elon Musk's new role in the Trump administration and an on...
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48% Bias Score
Syria's Civil War: Devastation and Resilience
Syria's 13-year civil war displaced 11 million, leaving widespread devastation; despite this, some areas show signs of daily life. The conflict's impact is profoundly visible in the destruction of infrastructure and the emotional trauma experienced by survivors, illustrated by personal stories of fa...
Syria's Civil War: Devastation and Resilience
Syria's 13-year civil war displaced 11 million, leaving widespread devastation; despite this, some areas show signs of daily life. The conflict's impact is profoundly visible in the destruction of infrastructure and the emotional trauma experienced by survivors, illustrated by personal stories of fa...
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64% Bias Score