December 2024
January 2025
Musk's X Tweets Block US Spending Bill, Sparking Government Shutdown Scare
A bipartisan US government spending bill was blocked by Republicans, heavily influenced by Elon Musk's public opposition on X, narrowly averting a government shutdown that would have included unpaid military salaries and Social Security checks; the incident reveals the growing power of social media ...
Musk's X Tweets Block US Spending Bill, Sparking Government Shutdown Scare
A bipartisan US government spending bill was blocked by Republicans, heavily influenced by Elon Musk's public opposition on X, narrowly averting a government shutdown that would have included unpaid military salaries and Social Security checks; the incident reveals the growing power of social media ...
Progress
60% Bias Score
Gut Virus Linked to Alzheimer's in 25-45% of Cases
Researchers discovered a link between chronic intestinal infection with the cytomegalovirus (HCMV) and the development of Alzheimer's disease, potentially affecting 25-45% of cases; a blood test is being developed to identify those who could benefit from antiviral treatments.
Gut Virus Linked to Alzheimer's in 25-45% of Cases
Researchers discovered a link between chronic intestinal infection with the cytomegalovirus (HCMV) and the development of Alzheimer's disease, potentially affecting 25-45% of cases; a blood test is being developed to identify those who could benefit from antiviral treatments.
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36% Bias Score
Greek Poll Reveals Significant Support for Putin Despite War
A recent poll in Greece shows 31.8% view Vladimir Putin favorably, while 47.6% disapprove of Putin and 60.4% disapprove of President Zelenskyy; this reveals a concerning lack of ethical weight given to Putin's war.
Greek Poll Reveals Significant Support for Putin Despite War
A recent poll in Greece shows 31.8% view Vladimir Putin favorably, while 47.6% disapprove of Putin and 60.4% disapprove of President Zelenskyy; this reveals a concerning lack of ethical weight given to Putin's war.
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56% Bias Score
Zelenskyy and Yermak's Insults Eliminate Any Chance of Peace Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin's press conference with harsh insults and profanity, aiming to eliminate the possibility of peace negotiations and prolonging the conflict.
Zelenskyy and Yermak's Insults Eliminate Any Chance of Peace Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin's press conference with harsh insults and profanity, aiming to eliminate the possibility of peace negotiations and prolonging the conflict.
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64% 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
Apple-Meta Dispute: EU's DMA Fuels Data Access Battle
Apple and Meta clash in Europe over data access, prompted by the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). Meta's 15 requests for access to Apple's software have led to accusations from Apple regarding privacy and security risks, while Meta argues that Apple's resistance hinders interoperability and innovatio...
Apple-Meta Dispute: EU's DMA Fuels Data Access Battle
Apple and Meta clash in Europe over data access, prompted by the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). Meta's 15 requests for access to Apple's software have led to accusations from Apple regarding privacy and security risks, while Meta argues that Apple's resistance hinders interoperability and innovatio...
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44% Bias Score
D-8 Summit Addresses Israeli Conflict, Promotes Economic Cooperation
The 11th D-8 summit in Cairo, attended by leaders from Egypt, Türkiye, Iran, and other nations, focused on addressing the Israeli conflict in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, promoting economic cooperation through youth empowerment and SMEs, and welcoming Azerbaijan as a new member.
D-8 Summit Addresses Israeli Conflict, Promotes Economic Cooperation
The 11th D-8 summit in Cairo, attended by leaders from Egypt, Türkiye, Iran, and other nations, focused on addressing the Israeli conflict in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, promoting economic cooperation through youth empowerment and SMEs, and welcoming Azerbaijan as a new member.
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56% Bias Score
Pelicot Case Spurs Policy Changes and National Debate on Sexual Violence in France
In France, the Pelicot trial, where a woman was drugged and raped by her ex-husband and numerous others, is prompting policy changes such as hospital-based reporting for sexual assault, reimbursement of drug testing, and parliamentary investigations into the issue, while sparking a national conversa...
Pelicot Case Spurs Policy Changes and National Debate on Sexual Violence in France
In France, the Pelicot trial, where a woman was drugged and raped by her ex-husband and numerous others, is prompting policy changes such as hospital-based reporting for sexual assault, reimbursement of drug testing, and parliamentary investigations into the issue, while sparking a national conversa...
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48% Bias Score
Colorectal Cancer: Early Detection is Key
Colorectal cancer, the third most common cancer globally, often presents asymptomatically initially, highlighting the importance of regular screening through colonoscopy, starting at age 40-45, for early detection and polyp removal to prevent malignant transformation.
Colorectal Cancer: Early Detection is Key
Colorectal cancer, the third most common cancer globally, often presents asymptomatically initially, highlighting the importance of regular screening through colonoscopy, starting at age 40-45, for early detection and polyp removal to prevent malignant transformation.
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48% 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
Musk Proposed for House Speaker
Two Republican congressmen proposed Elon Musk for House Speaker, despite his lack of political experience, citing his influence in blocking a government funding bill and his close ties to Donald Trump, following Musk's considerable financial contribution to Trump's election bid and recent surge in p...
Musk Proposed for House Speaker
Two Republican congressmen proposed Elon Musk for House Speaker, despite his lack of political experience, citing his influence in blocking a government funding bill and his close ties to Donald Trump, following Musk's considerable financial contribution to Trump's election bid and recent surge in p...
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60% Bias Score