December 2024
January 2025
North Korean Troops Deployed to Ukraine: Assessment of Capabilities and Implications
Approximately 11,000 North Korean soldiers, primarily from the elite Storm Corps, have been deployed to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine in the Kursk region, prompting concerns and analysis regarding their capabilities and potential impact on the conflict, despite facing malnutrition and lack o...
North Korean Troops Deployed to Ukraine: Assessment of Capabilities and Implications
Approximately 11,000 North Korean soldiers, primarily from the elite Storm Corps, have been deployed to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine in the Kursk region, prompting concerns and analysis regarding their capabilities and potential impact on the conflict, despite facing malnutrition and lack o...
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40% Bias Score
Government Shutdown Looms After Trump-Backed Spending Bill Fails
A proposed US government spending bill, backed by President-elect Trump and Elon Musk, failed to pass the House due to opposition from 38 Republicans and nearly all Democrats, increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown before Christmas, potentially impacting millions of federal workers and c...
Government Shutdown Looms After Trump-Backed Spending Bill Fails
A proposed US government spending bill, backed by President-elect Trump and Elon Musk, failed to pass the House due to opposition from 38 Republicans and nearly all Democrats, increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown before Christmas, potentially impacting millions of federal workers and c...
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56% Bias Score
US Doubles Troop Presence in Syria Amid High-Level Delegation Visit to Damascus
The Pentagon announced that 2,000 US troops are currently in Syria, double the previously reported number, as a high-level US delegation prepares to visit Damascus to discuss counterterrorism efforts, human rights, and the search for journalist Austin Tice, amid concerns about the resurgence of ISIS...
US Doubles Troop Presence in Syria Amid High-Level Delegation Visit to Damascus
The Pentagon announced that 2,000 US troops are currently in Syria, double the previously reported number, as a high-level US delegation prepares to visit Damascus to discuss counterterrorism efforts, human rights, and the search for journalist Austin Tice, amid concerns about the resurgence of ISIS...
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40% Bias Score
US Government Funding in Jeopardy After Trump Blocks Spending Bill
President-elect Trump, influenced by Elon Musk, blocked a bipartisan spending bill, creating a potential government shutdown and highlighting the flaws in the US budgeting process.
US Government Funding in Jeopardy After Trump Blocks Spending Bill
President-elect Trump, influenced by Elon Musk, blocked a bipartisan spending bill, creating a potential government shutdown and highlighting the flaws in the US budgeting process.
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52% Bias Score
Seahawks' Playoff Hopes Hinge on Vikings Matchup
The Seattle Seahawks (8-6) will host the Minnesota Vikings (12-2) in a crucial game impacting their playoff hopes, currently at 36% but projected to rise to 52% with a win; the Vikings' strong defense and the Seahawks' injury concerns pose significant challenges.
Seahawks' Playoff Hopes Hinge on Vikings Matchup
The Seattle Seahawks (8-6) will host the Minnesota Vikings (12-2) in a crucial game impacting their playoff hopes, currently at 36% but projected to rise to 52% with a win; the Vikings' strong defense and the Seahawks' injury concerns pose significant challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Scholz Confident in Continued US-EU Ukraine Support Despite Trump Concerns
Following a phone call with President-elect Trump, German Chancellor Scholz expressed confidence in continued US-EU cooperation supporting Ukraine, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged European leaders to join a French initiative for international troops in Ukraine amid concerns about potential...
Scholz Confident in Continued US-EU Ukraine Support Despite Trump Concerns
Following a phone call with President-elect Trump, German Chancellor Scholz expressed confidence in continued US-EU cooperation supporting Ukraine, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged European leaders to join a French initiative for international troops in Ukraine amid concerns about potential...
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48% Bias Score
House Fails to Pass Funding Bill, Government Shutdown Looms
The US House of Representatives failed to pass a government funding bill on Thursday, jeopardizing government operations by Friday, due to opposition from both Democrats and a significant number of Republicans, alongside President-elect Trump rejecting an earlier bipartisan deal and demanding the de...
House Fails to Pass Funding Bill, Government Shutdown Looms
The US House of Representatives failed to pass a government funding bill on Thursday, jeopardizing government operations by Friday, due to opposition from both Democrats and a significant number of Republicans, alongside President-elect Trump rejecting an earlier bipartisan deal and demanding the de...
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40% Bias Score
OpenAI Launches Phone-Based ChatGPT, Expanding Access Amidst Growing Competition
OpenAI launched a phone-based ChatGPT on Wednesday, accessible via 1-800-CHATGPT (US) and WhatsApp globally, offering voice conversations for users with limited internet, with a 15-minute monthly limit, raising accessibility and privacy concerns amidst intense industry competition.
OpenAI Launches Phone-Based ChatGPT, Expanding Access Amidst Growing Competition
OpenAI launched a phone-based ChatGPT on Wednesday, accessible via 1-800-CHATGPT (US) and WhatsApp globally, offering voice conversations for users with limited internet, with a 15-minute monthly limit, raising accessibility and privacy concerns amidst intense industry competition.
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36% Bias Score
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic Side Effects: Long-Term Disability and Underreporting
John Marshall, 51, from Kirkcaldy, Scotland, experienced debilitating joint pain and muscle spasms after taking fluoroquinolone antibiotics in 2017; seven years later, he still suffers chronic pain and muscle spasms, highlighting the rare but severe and potentially irreversible side effects of these...
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic Side Effects: Long-Term Disability and Underreporting
John Marshall, 51, from Kirkcaldy, Scotland, experienced debilitating joint pain and muscle spasms after taking fluoroquinolone antibiotics in 2017; seven years later, he still suffers chronic pain and muscle spasms, highlighting the rare but severe and potentially irreversible side effects of these...
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48% Bias Score
AI Blood Tests Show Promise in Early Ovarian Cancer Detection
New AI-powered blood tests are showing promise in detecting ovarian cancer five years before symptoms appear, improving diagnosis and survival rates; AI also speeds up pneumonia diagnosis and antibiotic selection, reducing costs and improving patient care.
AI Blood Tests Show Promise in Early Ovarian Cancer Detection
New AI-powered blood tests are showing promise in detecting ovarian cancer five years before symptoms appear, improving diagnosis and survival rates; AI also speeds up pneumonia diagnosis and antibiotic selection, reducing costs and improving patient care.
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44% Bias Score
U.S. Troop Presence in Syria More Than Doubles
The U.S. military presence in Syria has more than doubled to approximately 2,000 troops, a previously undisclosed increase that has been ongoing for months to over a year, augmenting operations against the Islamic State group amidst regional instability following the overthrow of Syrian President Ba...
U.S. Troop Presence in Syria More Than Doubles
The U.S. military presence in Syria has more than doubled to approximately 2,000 troops, a previously undisclosed increase that has been ongoing for months to over a year, augmenting operations against the Islamic State group amidst regional instability following the overthrow of Syrian President Ba...
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56% Bias Score
Loonie Falls Below 70 Cents Amidst US Dollar Strength and Tariff Threats
The Canadian dollar fell below 70 US cents due to US Federal Reserve actions, US tariff threats against Canada, and Canadian political instability; analysts predict continued weakness unless US dollar weakens or tariffs fail to materialize.
Loonie Falls Below 70 Cents Amidst US Dollar Strength and Tariff Threats
The Canadian dollar fell below 70 US cents due to US Federal Reserve actions, US tariff threats against Canada, and Canadian political instability; analysts predict continued weakness unless US dollar weakens or tariffs fail to materialize.
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44% Bias Score