December 2024
January 2025
FedEx Spins Off Freight Division, Projects $20 Billion Value Increase
FedEx announced the spinoff of its freight trucking division, FedEx Freight, on Thursday, potentially unlocking $20 billion in shareholder value and allowing the company to focus on its core delivery business; despite a lowered profit outlook due to weak demand and the loss of a USPS contract, the s...
FedEx Spins Off Freight Division, Projects $20 Billion Value Increase
FedEx announced the spinoff of its freight trucking division, FedEx Freight, on Thursday, potentially unlocking $20 billion in shareholder value and allowing the company to focus on its core delivery business; despite a lowered profit outlook due to weak demand and the loss of a USPS contract, the s...
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36% Bias Score
Biden Sets Ambitious US Climate Goals Amidst Incoming Trump Administration
The Biden administration set a new goal to reduce US greenhouse gas emissions by 61-66% below 2005 levels by 2035, aiming to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, but the incoming Trump administration is expected to reverse these policies.
Biden Sets Ambitious US Climate Goals Amidst Incoming Trump Administration
The Biden administration set a new goal to reduce US greenhouse gas emissions by 61-66% below 2005 levels by 2035, aiming to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, but the incoming Trump administration is expected to reverse these policies.
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36% Bias Score
51 Men Convicted in Gisèle Pelicot Organized Rape Case
A French court found 51 men guilty of participating in the organized rape of Gisèle Pelicot over several years, with sentences ranging from three to 15 years; her husband, Dominique Pelicot, was found guilty on all charges.
51 Men Convicted in Gisèle Pelicot Organized Rape Case
A French court found 51 men guilty of participating in the organized rape of Gisèle Pelicot over several years, with sentences ranging from three to 15 years; her husband, Dominique Pelicot, was found guilty on all charges.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Withdraws Troops from Syrian Military Bases
Russia is reportedly withdrawing troops and weapons from its Syrian military bases, including Tartus port and Hmeimin airbase, according to international media citing high-ranking officials and satellite imagery; this follows a 49-year agreement with Assad, and despite Putin stating intent to keep t...
Russia Withdraws Troops from Syrian Military Bases
Russia is reportedly withdrawing troops and weapons from its Syrian military bases, including Tartus port and Hmeimin airbase, according to international media citing high-ranking officials and satellite imagery; this follows a 49-year agreement with Assad, and despite Putin stating intent to keep t...
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40% Bias Score
AfD's Rise Threatens German Democracy
Germany's far-right AfD party is gaining power at local and state levels, obstructing democratic processes, inciting political violence, and exploiting socio-economic issues; this mirrors trends in other countries with eroding democracies, highlighting the need for proactive measures to protect demo...
AfD's Rise Threatens German Democracy
Germany's far-right AfD party is gaining power at local and state levels, obstructing democratic processes, inciting political violence, and exploiting socio-economic issues; this mirrors trends in other countries with eroding democracies, highlighting the need for proactive measures to protect demo...
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52% Bias Score
US and UK Sanction Georgian Officials for Crackdown on Pro-EU Protests
The US and UK imposed sanctions on several Georgian officials, including Interior Minister Vakhtang Gomelauri, for the violent suppression of pro-EU protests in Georgia that followed the government's decision to halt EU accession talks in late November 2024.
US and UK Sanction Georgian Officials for Crackdown on Pro-EU Protests
The US and UK imposed sanctions on several Georgian officials, including Interior Minister Vakhtang Gomelauri, for the violent suppression of pro-EU protests in Georgia that followed the government's decision to halt EU accession talks in late November 2024.
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40% Bias Score
US H5N1 Outbreak Prompts State of Emergency, Fuels Vaccine Research
Over 60 human H5N1 infections and 123 million poultry infections across the US have prompted a state of emergency in California and highlight the need for new vaccine technologies to combat potential human-to-human transmission.
US H5N1 Outbreak Prompts State of Emergency, Fuels Vaccine Research
Over 60 human H5N1 infections and 123 million poultry infections across the US have prompted a state of emergency in California and highlight the need for new vaccine technologies to combat potential human-to-human transmission.
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28% Bias Score
Trump, Vance, and Musk Block US Spending Bill, Threatening Government Shutdown
A bipartisan US spending bill, including $100 billion for disaster relief and a congressional pay raise, was blocked by Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, and Elon Musk, threatening a government shutdown if a new agreement isn't reached by Friday.
Trump, Vance, and Musk Block US Spending Bill, Threatening Government Shutdown
A bipartisan US spending bill, including $100 billion for disaster relief and a congressional pay raise, was blocked by Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, and Elon Musk, threatening a government shutdown if a new agreement isn't reached by Friday.
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64% Bias Score
Musk's Mega-Donations Shake Up US and UK Politics
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, donated $270 million to Donald Trump's campaign and is reportedly donating $100 million to Nigel Farage's UK party, Reform UK, raising concerns about the influence of immense wealth on democratic processes.
Musk's Mega-Donations Shake Up US and UK Politics
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, donated $270 million to Donald Trump's campaign and is reportedly donating $100 million to Nigel Farage's UK party, Reform UK, raising concerns about the influence of immense wealth on democratic processes.
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60% Bias Score
Sri Lanka Prioritizes India Amidst Economic Recovery and Geopolitical Tensions
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited India to strengthen economic and security ties, emphasizing India's crucial role in Sri Lanka's post-crisis recovery and contrasting with China's growing influence.
Sri Lanka Prioritizes India Amidst Economic Recovery and Geopolitical Tensions
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited India to strengthen economic and security ties, emphasizing India's crucial role in Sri Lanka's post-crisis recovery and contrasting with China's growing influence.
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44% Bias Score
Avignon Trial: 20-Year Sentence for Serial Rapist Highlights Systemic Sexual Violence
In the Avignon trial, Dominique Pelicot received a 20-year sentence for approximately 200 rapes against his ex-wife, while 50 others involved received sentences from 3 to 15 years; the case spurred global discussions on sexual violence and consent.
Avignon Trial: 20-Year Sentence for Serial Rapist Highlights Systemic Sexual Violence
In the Avignon trial, Dominique Pelicot received a 20-year sentence for approximately 200 rapes against his ex-wife, while 50 others involved received sentences from 3 to 15 years; the case spurred global discussions on sexual violence and consent.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Amends Constitution to Prevent Judicial Appointment Blockage
Germany's parliament passed a constitutional amendment to prevent the AfD and BSW from blocking the election of judges to the Federal Constitutional Court by 600 to 69 votes, establishing an alternative election mechanism if a two-thirds majority is not reached in the Bundestag.
Germany Amends Constitution to Prevent Judicial Appointment Blockage
Germany's parliament passed a constitutional amendment to prevent the AfD and BSW from blocking the election of judges to the Federal Constitutional Court by 600 to 69 votes, establishing an alternative election mechanism if a two-thirds majority is not reached in the Bundestag.
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60% Bias Score