December 2024
January 2025
Egypt and Turkey Emphasize Syria's Unity Amidst Renewed Cooperation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in Egypt on Thursday, emphasizing Syria's unity and independence, along with increased cooperation to resolve regional conflicts and boost bilateral trade to $15 billion.
Egypt and Turkey Emphasize Syria's Unity Amidst Renewed Cooperation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in Egypt on Thursday, emphasizing Syria's unity and independence, along with increased cooperation to resolve regional conflicts and boost bilateral trade to $15 billion.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Drone Sightings Expose Gaps in US Drone Regulation
Unconfirmed drone sightings across six Northeast states have heightened public anxiety and exposed weaknesses in US drone regulation and interagency communication, prompting calls for improved technology, legal frameworks, and public transparency despite federal assurances of no immediate threat.
Drone Sightings Expose Gaps in US Drone Regulation
Unconfirmed drone sightings across six Northeast states have heightened public anxiety and exposed weaknesses in US drone regulation and interagency communication, prompting calls for improved technology, legal frameworks, and public transparency despite federal assurances of no immediate threat.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Trudeau to Shuffle Cabinet Amidst Resignation Calls and US Tariff Threats
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will shuffle his cabinet on Friday amid rising discontent and calls for his resignation following the recent resignation of his finance minister, Chrystia Freeland, and the threat of a 25% tariff on Canadian products from the incoming US administration.
Trudeau to Shuffle Cabinet Amidst Resignation Calls and US Tariff Threats
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will shuffle his cabinet on Friday amid rising discontent and calls for his resignation following the recent resignation of his finance minister, Chrystia Freeland, and the threat of a 25% tariff on Canadian products from the incoming US administration.
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52% Bias Score
Fury-Usyk Staredown Dominates Saudi Press Conference
In Saudi Arabia, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk engaged in an unprecedented 11-minute staredown at a press conference before their heavyweight title fight on Saturday, generating significant media attention and showcasing intense rivalry.
Fury-Usyk Staredown Dominates Saudi Press Conference
In Saudi Arabia, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk engaged in an unprecedented 11-minute staredown at a press conference before their heavyweight title fight on Saturday, generating significant media attention and showcasing intense rivalry.
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48% Bias Score
EU Orders Apple to Allow iOS Interoperability
The European Commission's preliminary findings under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) require Apple to grant third-party interoperability with its iOS and iPadOS hardware and software features by March 2025, aiming to increase competition and innovation, a move Apple opposes citing privacy concerns.
EU Orders Apple to Allow iOS Interoperability
The European Commission's preliminary findings under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) require Apple to grant third-party interoperability with its iOS and iPadOS hardware and software features by March 2025, aiming to increase competition and innovation, a move Apple opposes citing privacy concerns.
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36% Bias Score
Paris School Stabbing: 16-Year-Old Arrested for Murder"
A 16-year-old boy died after being stabbed near a school in Paris' 13th arrondissement on December 17th; another 16-year-old student, who had prior conflicts with the victim, is in custody and will be tried for murder.
Paris School Stabbing: 16-Year-Old Arrested for Murder"
A 16-year-old boy died after being stabbed near a school in Paris' 13th arrondissement on December 17th; another 16-year-old student, who had prior conflicts with the victim, is in custody and will be tried for murder.
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36% Bias Score
French Mass Rape Trial Concludes with Mixed Verdicts, Sparking National Debate
A French court found Dominique Pelicot and 50 other men guilty of the rape or sexual assault of his wife, Gisèle, over a decade, after Gisèle waived her anonymity, leading to a public trial that has shocked France and galvanized women to demand change in the way the country approaches gender-based v...
French Mass Rape Trial Concludes with Mixed Verdicts, Sparking National Debate
A French court found Dominique Pelicot and 50 other men guilty of the rape or sexual assault of his wife, Gisèle, over a decade, after Gisèle waived her anonymity, leading to a public trial that has shocked France and galvanized women to demand change in the way the country approaches gender-based v...
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44% Bias Score
Biden Expected to Visit Vatican for Final International Trip
President Joe Biden is expected to visit the Vatican in December to meet with Pope Francis, marking what could be his final international trip as president; the visit coincides with the Holy Year and is unusual for this stage of a presidency.
Biden Expected to Visit Vatican for Final International Trip
President Joe Biden is expected to visit the Vatican in December to meet with Pope Francis, marking what could be his final international trip as president; the visit coincides with the Holy Year and is unusual for this stage of a presidency.
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28% Bias Score
Government Shutdown Looms as Disaster Aid Deal Fails
Lawmakers failed to reach a deal to avert a government shutdown by Friday, jeopardizing nearly $100 billion in disaster aid and farm relief, as well as potentially furloughing 875,000 federal workers and disrupting essential services.
Government Shutdown Looms as Disaster Aid Deal Fails
Lawmakers failed to reach a deal to avert a government shutdown by Friday, jeopardizing nearly $100 billion in disaster aid and farm relief, as well as potentially furloughing 875,000 federal workers and disrupting essential services.
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40% Bias Score
Putin Promises to Inquire About Missing US Journalist Austin Tice
Following a plea from his mother, Russian President Vladimir Putin committed to asking Syrian President Bashar al-Assad about the whereabouts of Austin Tice, an American journalist missing in Syria since 2012, during his end-of-year press conference on Thursday.
Putin Promises to Inquire About Missing US Journalist Austin Tice
Following a plea from his mother, Russian President Vladimir Putin committed to asking Syrian President Bashar al-Assad about the whereabouts of Austin Tice, an American journalist missing in Syria since 2012, during his end-of-year press conference on Thursday.
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28% Bias Score
Alawite Fears Rise as HTS Takes Power in Syria
The ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad after a rebel offensive has led to celebrations in Damascus, but many Alawite Syrians fear persecution under the new Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) government, despite HTS promises to protect minority rights.
Alawite Fears Rise as HTS Takes Power in Syria
The ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad after a rebel offensive has led to celebrations in Damascus, but many Alawite Syrians fear persecution under the new Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) government, despite HTS promises to protect minority rights.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Porsche-Piëch Backs Volkswagen Plant Closures Amidst Chinese Competition
Facing lagging European sales due to Chinese competition and high labor costs, Volkswagen's majority shareholder, the Porsche-Piëch family, supports plant closures despite the potential for a 40% reduction in its stake and the risk of significant financial repercussions.
Porsche-Piëch Backs Volkswagen Plant Closures Amidst Chinese Competition
Facing lagging European sales due to Chinese competition and high labor costs, Volkswagen's majority shareholder, the Porsche-Piëch family, supports plant closures despite the potential for a 40% reduction in its stake and the risk of significant financial repercussions.
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60% Bias Score