December 2024
January 2025
US Imposes New Sanctions on Nord Stream 2 Entities
The U.S. issued new sanctions against numerous Russian entities and individuals linked to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, citing Russia's weaponization of energy resources and aiming to hinder their ability to leverage energy for political gain.
US Imposes New Sanctions on Nord Stream 2 Entities
The U.S. issued new sanctions against numerous Russian entities and individuals linked to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, citing Russia's weaponization of energy resources and aiming to hinder their ability to leverage energy for political gain.
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40% Bias Score
Unidentified Drones Hover Near Langley Air Force Base for 17 Days
Unidentified drones hovered near Langley Air Force Base in Virginia for 17 days in December 2023, prompting Senator Tim Kaine to express frustration over the lack of answers and a clear protocol for handling such incidents; similar incidents occurred at other U.S. military bases and government sites...
Unidentified Drones Hover Near Langley Air Force Base for 17 Days
Unidentified drones hovered near Langley Air Force Base in Virginia for 17 days in December 2023, prompting Senator Tim Kaine to express frustration over the lack of answers and a clear protocol for handling such incidents; similar incidents occurred at other U.S. military bases and government sites...
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36% Bias Score
High Retail Credit Card APRs Persist Despite Federal Reserve Rate Cuts
The CFPB reported that 19% of retail credit cards have APRs above 35%, despite Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, due to various factors including a lack of federal interest rate caps and independent margin setting by credit card issuers; the average APR for new cards offered by the top 100 retaile...
High Retail Credit Card APRs Persist Despite Federal Reserve Rate Cuts
The CFPB reported that 19% of retail credit cards have APRs above 35%, despite Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, due to various factors including a lack of federal interest rate caps and independent margin setting by credit card issuers; the average APR for new cards offered by the top 100 retaile...
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40% Bias Score
Senate Report Slams US Chip Export Control Efforts
A Senate report criticizes the Commerce Department's inadequate efforts to curb China and Russia's access to advanced US-made computer chips, citing insufficient funding and enforcement, as the Russian military continues to acquire US-made components through front companies despite export controls i...
Senate Report Slams US Chip Export Control Efforts
A Senate report criticizes the Commerce Department's inadequate efforts to curb China and Russia's access to advanced US-made computer chips, citing insufficient funding and enforcement, as the Russian military continues to acquire US-made components through front companies despite export controls i...
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52% Bias Score
West Bank Terror Lower Than Second Intifada Despite Reduced IDF Presence
The IDF reports that despite a smaller military presence in the West Bank than during the Second Intifada, Palestinian terror attacks remain lower, with 40 Israeli deaths in 2024 compared to around 450 during a similar period of the Second Intifada; however, the IDF is concerned about Iran smuggling...
West Bank Terror Lower Than Second Intifada Despite Reduced IDF Presence
The IDF reports that despite a smaller military presence in the West Bank than during the Second Intifada, Palestinian terror attacks remain lower, with 40 Israeli deaths in 2024 compared to around 450 during a similar period of the Second Intifada; however, the IDF is concerned about Iran smuggling...
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40% Bias Score
Syrian Kurdish Commander Confirms Non-Syrian Fighters' Withdrawal Upon Ceasefire
SDF commander Mazloum Abdi announced that non-Syrian Kurdish fighters, including PKK members who helped battle ISIS, will leave Syria if a ceasefire with Turkey is reached; this is a major Turkish demand, and the fighters' departure marks a potential shift towards a political solution.
Syrian Kurdish Commander Confirms Non-Syrian Fighters' Withdrawal Upon Ceasefire
SDF commander Mazloum Abdi announced that non-Syrian Kurdish fighters, including PKK members who helped battle ISIS, will leave Syria if a ceasefire with Turkey is reached; this is a major Turkish demand, and the fighters' departure marks a potential shift towards a political solution.
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40% Bias Score
Republican Revolt Over Spending Bill Threatens Government Shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a Republican revolt over a last-minute spending bill to avert a government shutdown, which includes $110 billion in disaster aid and a congressional pay raise, drawing opposition from President-elect Trump and others, with a Friday deadline looming.
Republican Revolt Over Spending Bill Threatens Government Shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a Republican revolt over a last-minute spending bill to avert a government shutdown, which includes $110 billion in disaster aid and a congressional pay raise, drawing opposition from President-elect Trump and others, with a Friday deadline looming.
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64% Bias Score
Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime for Mass Shooting Plot
Mack Davis, 22, pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime for plotting mass shootings at a Michigan political party headquarters and a bar, driven by anti-gay bias; authorities found weapons, bomb-making materials, and writings about mass killers in his home.
Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime for Mass Shooting Plot
Mack Davis, 22, pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime for plotting mass shootings at a Michigan political party headquarters and a bar, driven by anti-gay bias; authorities found weapons, bomb-making materials, and writings about mass killers in his home.
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24% Bias Score
Elite Universities Accused of Admissions Favoritism for Wealthy Donors
A class-action lawsuit alleges that 17 elite U.S. universities gave preferential treatment to children of wealthy donors, violating need-blind admissions policies; ten schools settled for $284 million, while six deny the allegations.
Elite Universities Accused of Admissions Favoritism for Wealthy Donors
A class-action lawsuit alleges that 17 elite U.S. universities gave preferential treatment to children of wealthy donors, violating need-blind admissions policies; ten schools settled for $284 million, while six deny the allegations.
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44% Bias Score
Moon's Age Revised: 100 Million Years Older Than Previously Thought
A new study suggests the moon is 100 million years older than previously thought, forming 4.51 billion years ago, challenging the 4.35 billion-year timeline based on Apollo samples, due to a later re-melting event from Earth's gravity.
Moon's Age Revised: 100 Million Years Older Than Previously Thought
A new study suggests the moon is 100 million years older than previously thought, forming 4.51 billion years ago, challenging the 4.35 billion-year timeline based on Apollo samples, due to a later re-melting event from Earth's gravity.
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12% Bias Score
UN Seeks ICJ Opinion on Israel's Obligations to Facilitate Palestinian Aid
The UN General Assembly voted to ask the International Court of Justice for an opinion on Israel's obligations to facilitate aid to Palestinians, following Israel's ban on UNRWA and other aid obstacles; 137 nations voted in favor, 11 voted against, and 22 abstained.
UN Seeks ICJ Opinion on Israel's Obligations to Facilitate Palestinian Aid
The UN General Assembly voted to ask the International Court of Justice for an opinion on Israel's obligations to facilitate aid to Palestinians, following Israel's ban on UNRWA and other aid obstacles; 137 nations voted in favor, 11 voted against, and 22 abstained.
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44% 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