December 2024
January 2025
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.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Trump and Musk Block Spending Bill, Risking Government Shutdown
President-elect Trump and Elon Musk blocked a \$100 billion bipartisan spending bill, risking a government shutdown and jeopardizing House Speaker Mike Johnson's position, creating a major crisis before Trump's second term begins.
Trump and Musk Block Spending Bill, Risking Government Shutdown
President-elect Trump and Elon Musk blocked a \$100 billion bipartisan spending bill, risking a government shutdown and jeopardizing House Speaker Mike Johnson's position, creating a major crisis before Trump's second term begins.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Trump Rejects Funding Bill, Threatening Government Shutdown
President-elect Donald Trump's rejection of a bipartisan government funding bill, supported by Elon Musk, threatens a government shutdown starting Saturday unless Congress passes an alternative by then; the bill included disaster relief and would have funded the government until March 14.
Trump Rejects Funding Bill, Threatening Government Shutdown
President-elect Donald Trump's rejection of a bipartisan government funding bill, supported by Elon Musk, threatens a government shutdown starting Saturday unless Congress passes an alternative by then; the bill included disaster relief and would have funded the government until March 14.
Progress
64% Bias Score
EPA Approves California's Strict Vehicle Emission Standards
The EPA granted California waivers to implement stricter vehicle emission standards, including a 2035 ban on new gasoline-powered car sales, with interim targets starting in 2026, prompting potential legal challenges and influencing other states.
EPA Approves California's Strict Vehicle Emission Standards
The EPA granted California waivers to implement stricter vehicle emission standards, including a 2035 ban on new gasoline-powered car sales, with interim targets starting in 2026, prompting potential legal challenges and influencing other states.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Hundreds of North Korean Soldiers Killed or Injured Fighting in Ukraine
Hundreds of North Korean soldiers have suffered casualties fighting in Ukraine alongside Russia, part of an agreement where Russia provides oil to North Korea in exchange for military personnel; this comes after reports that around 10,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to aid Russia's war efforts.
Hundreds of North Korean Soldiers Killed or Injured Fighting in Ukraine
Hundreds of North Korean soldiers have suffered casualties fighting in Ukraine alongside Russia, part of an agreement where Russia provides oil to North Korea in exchange for military personnel; this comes after reports that around 10,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to aid Russia's war efforts.
Progress
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...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Cyclone Freddy Devastates Mayotte, Leaving Dozens Dead
Cyclone Freddy, the strongest in Mayotte's history, hit the French island territory on Saturday, causing at least 31 deaths, over 1,500 injuries, and widespread destruction, leaving 100,000 in precarious situations. The storm damaged essential infrastructure including the hospital and disrupted wate...
Cyclone Freddy Devastates Mayotte, Leaving Dozens Dead
Cyclone Freddy, the strongest in Mayotte's history, hit the French island territory on Saturday, causing at least 31 deaths, over 1,500 injuries, and widespread destruction, leaving 100,000 in precarious situations. The storm damaged essential infrastructure including the hospital and disrupted wate...
Progress
28% Bias Score
JUNO Begins Final Construction Phase: Water Filling Marks Start of Neutrino Data Collection
The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) in China started the final construction phase, water filling its 44-meter deep pool, expected to be completed by August 2024, enabling formal data collection to study neutrinos and the universe's origins.
JUNO Begins Final Construction Phase: Water Filling Marks Start of Neutrino Data Collection
The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) in China started the final construction phase, water filling its 44-meter deep pool, expected to be completed by August 2024, enabling formal data collection to study neutrinos and the universe's origins.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Duma: A Syrian City Reeling From War and Seeking Justice
The Syrian city of Duma, once home to 150,000, now has only 50,000 residents after enduring a five-year siege, chemical weapons attacks by the Assad regime, and widespread destruction. Despite some residents returning, the city faces major challenges in its reconstruction, with many calling for just...
Duma: A Syrian City Reeling From War and Seeking Justice
The Syrian city of Duma, once home to 150,000, now has only 50,000 residents after enduring a five-year siege, chemical weapons attacks by the Assad regime, and widespread destruction. Despite some residents returning, the city faces major challenges in its reconstruction, with many calling for just...
Progress
64% Bias Score
Trump Blocks US Budget Deal, Risks Government Shutdown
President-elect Donald Trump is blocking a bipartisan US budget deal, risking a government shutdown unless President Biden signs it by Friday, while also urging Republicans to preemptively negotiate raising the debt ceiling.
Trump Blocks US Budget Deal, Risks Government Shutdown
President-elect Donald Trump is blocking a bipartisan US budget deal, risking a government shutdown unless President Biden signs it by Friday, while also urging Republicans to preemptively negotiate raising the debt ceiling.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Zelensky Seeks United European Support for Ukraine Amidst Trump's Return
On December 18, 2024, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with European leaders in Brussels to discuss strategies for the war in Ukraine before Donald Trump's return to the White House, focusing on securing continued support and exploring options for international troop deployment to stabiliz...
Zelensky Seeks United European Support for Ukraine Amidst Trump's Return
On December 18, 2024, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with European leaders in Brussels to discuss strategies for the war in Ukraine before Donald Trump's return to the White House, focusing on securing continued support and exploring options for international troop deployment to stabiliz...
Progress
44% Bias Score
EPA Approves California's Strict Vehicle Emission Standards, Defying Expected Legal Challenges
The EPA granted California waivers to enforce stricter vehicle emission standards, including a ban on new gasoline-powered cars by 2035, starting with a 35% zero-emission vehicle quota for 2026 models, despite expected legal challenges from the incoming Trump administration.
EPA Approves California's Strict Vehicle Emission Standards, Defying Expected Legal Challenges
The EPA granted California waivers to enforce stricter vehicle emission standards, including a ban on new gasoline-powered cars by 2035, starting with a 35% zero-emission vehicle quota for 2026 models, despite expected legal challenges from the incoming Trump administration.
Progress
40% Bias Score