December 2024
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Russian Forces Advance on Key Ukrainian Logistical Hub Pokrovsk
Russian forces are closing in on the strategically important Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, advancing from the south after capturing Shevchenko, which is 4-5 kilometers from Pokrovsk, and are now only 1-3 kilometers away; the capture of Pokrovsk would be a major blow to Ukraine.
Russian Forces Advance on Key Ukrainian Logistical Hub Pokrovsk
Russian forces are closing in on the strategically important Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, advancing from the south after capturing Shevchenko, which is 4-5 kilometers from Pokrovsk, and are now only 1-3 kilometers away; the capture of Pokrovsk would be a major blow to Ukraine.
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36% Bias Score
Zelenskyy: Ukraine Lacks Strength to Reclaim Occupied Territories, Diplomacy Only Option
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Wednesday that Ukraine does not have the military strength to retake territories occupied by Russia, emphasizing the need for diplomatic pressure to achieve Russian troop withdrawal. This follows his previous suggestion of a ceasefire deal under cert...
Zelenskyy: Ukraine Lacks Strength to Reclaim Occupied Territories, Diplomacy Only Option
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Wednesday that Ukraine does not have the military strength to retake territories occupied by Russia, emphasizing the need for diplomatic pressure to achieve Russian troop withdrawal. This follows his previous suggestion of a ceasefire deal under cert...
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44% Bias Score
US Investigates TP-Link Routers Over National Security Concerns
US officials are investigating TP-Link, a Chinese telecom company, for potential national security risks related to its routers, which could be used by China-backed hackers to infiltrate US infrastructure; a ban on TP-Link routers in the US is possible.
US Investigates TP-Link Routers Over National Security Concerns
US officials are investigating TP-Link, a Chinese telecom company, for potential national security risks related to its routers, which could be used by China-backed hackers to infiltrate US infrastructure; a ban on TP-Link routers in the US is possible.
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40% Bias Score
Vanuatu Earthquake: Nine Dead, Water Crisis in Port Vila
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck 30 kilometers west of Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, on Tuesday, causing at least nine confirmed deaths (expected to rise), over 200 injuries, widespread destruction, and a critical water shortage due to destroyed reservoirs; the airport is closed for 72 hours.
Vanuatu Earthquake: Nine Dead, Water Crisis in Port Vila
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck 30 kilometers west of Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, on Tuesday, causing at least nine confirmed deaths (expected to rise), over 200 injuries, widespread destruction, and a critical water shortage due to destroyed reservoirs; the airport is closed for 72 hours.
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20% Bias Score
Trump Pressures Republicans to Reject Spending Bill, Risking Government Shutdown
Facing a Friday deadline to avoid a government shutdown, President-elect Donald Trump and allies are pressuring Republicans to reject a bipartisan spending bill, despite warnings of economic consequences similar to the 2018-19 shutdown that cost $8 billion in GDP.
Trump Pressures Republicans to Reject Spending Bill, Risking Government Shutdown
Facing a Friday deadline to avoid a government shutdown, President-elect Donald Trump and allies are pressuring Republicans to reject a bipartisan spending bill, despite warnings of economic consequences similar to the 2018-19 shutdown that cost $8 billion in GDP.
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56% Bias Score
House Republicans Block Bipartisan Government Funding Deal
House Republicans broke a bipartisan agreement to fund the government, risking a shutdown and delaying disaster relief, despite bipartisan support from Democrats and Senate Republicans; the national debt is $36,189,345,826,140.62.
House Republicans Block Bipartisan Government Funding Deal
House Republicans broke a bipartisan agreement to fund the government, risking a shutdown and delaying disaster relief, despite bipartisan support from Democrats and Senate Republicans; the national debt is $36,189,345,826,140.62.
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56% Bias Score
Guilty Plea in Case of Secret Chinese Police Station in NYC
A New York City resident, Chen Jinping, pleaded guilty to operating a secret Chinese police station in Manhattan's Chinatown, acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government; this station, active until Fall 2022, was uncovered by the FBI in October 2022, and its discovery highlights the Chines...
Guilty Plea in Case of Secret Chinese Police Station in NYC
A New York City resident, Chen Jinping, pleaded guilty to operating a secret Chinese police station in Manhattan's Chinatown, acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government; this station, active until Fall 2022, was uncovered by the FBI in October 2022, and its discovery highlights the Chines...
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Shifting Role in Syria: From Rebel Support to Influence over New Leadership
Turkey's support for Syrian rebels against Assad, initially aimed at his removal, evolved due to domestic pressures and shifting geopolitical realities; now, Turkey seeks to influence the new Syrian leadership, but faces challenges in managing the HTS group and international relations.
Turkey's Shifting Role in Syria: From Rebel Support to Influence over New Leadership
Turkey's support for Syrian rebels against Assad, initially aimed at his removal, evolved due to domestic pressures and shifting geopolitical realities; now, Turkey seeks to influence the new Syrian leadership, but faces challenges in managing the HTS group and international relations.
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40% Bias Score
European Leaders Meet Zelenskyy Amidst Peace Negotiation Concerns
European leaders, including Chancellor Scholz and Prime Minister Rutte, met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia and potential peace negotiations, amid concerns about US President-elect Trump's approach.
European Leaders Meet Zelenskyy Amidst Peace Negotiation Concerns
European leaders, including Chancellor Scholz and Prime Minister Rutte, met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia and potential peace negotiations, amid concerns about US President-elect Trump's approach.
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44% Bias Score
Vanuatu Earthquake: Nine Dead, Widespread Destruction
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck 30 kilometers west of Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, on Tuesday, causing at least nine confirmed deaths (with more expected), over 200 injuries, and widespread destruction, including the destruction of two major reservoirs leaving the capital without water, significa...
Vanuatu Earthquake: Nine Dead, Widespread Destruction
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck 30 kilometers west of Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, on Tuesday, causing at least nine confirmed deaths (with more expected), over 200 injuries, and widespread destruction, including the destruction of two major reservoirs leaving the capital without water, significa...
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20% Bias Score
Russia Updates Nuclear Deterrence Policy Amidst Heightened Global Tensions
Russia's Chief of Staff, Valery Gerasimov, announced an update to Russia's nuclear deterrence policy due to rising global tensions, citing the West's pursuit of global dominance and military aid to Ukraine as key factors; Russia claims to have liberated 190 settlements and nearly 4,500 square kilome...
Russia Updates Nuclear Deterrence Policy Amidst Heightened Global Tensions
Russia's Chief of Staff, Valery Gerasimov, announced an update to Russia's nuclear deterrence policy due to rising global tensions, citing the West's pursuit of global dominance and military aid to Ukraine as key factors; Russia claims to have liberated 190 settlements and nearly 4,500 square kilome...
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60% Bias Score
Massive Chinese Hack Compromises US Telecoms
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas confirmed a large-scale Chinese government hacking campaign, nicknamed Salt Typhoon, targeting eight US telecom firms and numerous others globally, compromising sensitive data and potentially revealing the identities of Chinese spies in the US. The Comm...
Massive Chinese Hack Compromises US Telecoms
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas confirmed a large-scale Chinese government hacking campaign, nicknamed Salt Typhoon, targeting eight US telecom firms and numerous others globally, compromising sensitive data and potentially revealing the identities of Chinese spies in the US. The Comm...
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52% Bias Score