December 2024
January 2025
US Doubles Troop Presence in Syria, Launches High-Level Diplomatic Engagement
The Pentagon revealed that approximately 2,000 US soldiers are currently in Syria, double the previously reported number, all focused on fighting ISIS; concurrently, a high-level US delegation is in Damascus engaging with the Syrian government and HTS to discuss transition principles, marking the fi...
US Doubles Troop Presence in Syria, Launches High-Level Diplomatic Engagement
The Pentagon revealed that approximately 2,000 US soldiers are currently in Syria, double the previously reported number, all focused on fighting ISIS; concurrently, a high-level US delegation is in Damascus engaging with the Syrian government and HTS to discuss transition principles, marking the fi...
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40% Bias Score
Federal Charges Filed Against Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder
Luigi Mangione faces new federal charges for the December 4th murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan, stemming from interstate travel and communications planning the attack, detailed in his notebook, alongside existing state charges.
Federal Charges Filed Against Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder
Luigi Mangione faces new federal charges for the December 4th murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan, stemming from interstate travel and communications planning the attack, detailed in his notebook, alongside existing state charges.
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52% Bias Score
Amazon Delivery Drivers Strike Over Pay, Conditions
Thousands of Amazon delivery drivers across the US went on strike on Thursday, protesting for better pay, working conditions, and recognition as company employees, despite being contracted through third-party Delivery Service Partners. The Teamsters union, representing thousands of these drivers, co...
Amazon Delivery Drivers Strike Over Pay, Conditions
Thousands of Amazon delivery drivers across the US went on strike on Thursday, protesting for better pay, working conditions, and recognition as company employees, despite being contracted through third-party Delivery Service Partners. The Teamsters union, representing thousands of these drivers, co...
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60% Bias Score
Palestinian Children Arrive in Ireland for Medical Care Amidst Gaza Crisis
Eight Palestinian children arrived in Dublin on October 26th for medical treatment, part of a larger Irish initiative to receive up to 30 patients from Gaza following the October 7th Hamas attack and the subsequent Israeli military offensive, which resulted in over 45,000 reported deaths in Gaza.
Palestinian Children Arrive in Ireland for Medical Care Amidst Gaza Crisis
Eight Palestinian children arrived in Dublin on October 26th for medical treatment, part of a larger Irish initiative to receive up to 30 patients from Gaza following the October 7th Hamas attack and the subsequent Israeli military offensive, which resulted in over 45,000 reported deaths in Gaza.
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48% Bias Score
EU Butter Prices Surge Amidst Global Milk Shortage
Across the EU, butter prices increased by 19% between October 2023 and October 2024 due to a global milk shortage caused by reduced production and exacerbated by factors like energy costs and disease outbreaks; this has led to government interventions and consumer changes in purchasing habits.
EU Butter Prices Surge Amidst Global Milk Shortage
Across the EU, butter prices increased by 19% between October 2023 and October 2024 due to a global milk shortage caused by reduced production and exacerbated by factors like energy costs and disease outbreaks; this has led to government interventions and consumer changes in purchasing habits.
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44% Bias Score
Vatican Removes Controversial Nativity Scene Depicting Jesus on Keffiyeh
The Vatican removed a Bethlehem nativity scene showing baby Jesus on a keffiyeh due to controversy; the keffiyeh's symbolism is contested, representing Palestinian identity for some and armed resistance to others; this action follows Pope Francis's perceived support of a Palestinian narrative, causi...
Vatican Removes Controversial Nativity Scene Depicting Jesus on Keffiyeh
The Vatican removed a Bethlehem nativity scene showing baby Jesus on a keffiyeh due to controversy; the keffiyeh's symbolism is contested, representing Palestinian identity for some and armed resistance to others; this action follows Pope Francis's perceived support of a Palestinian narrative, causi...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Threatens EU Tariffs Over Energy Trade
President-elect Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to impose tariffs on the European Union unless they significantly increase purchases of American oil and gas to reduce the trade deficit; European stocks fell sharply in response.
Trump Threatens EU Tariffs Over Energy Trade
President-elect Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to impose tariffs on the European Union unless they significantly increase purchases of American oil and gas to reduce the trade deficit; European stocks fell sharply in response.
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48% Bias Score
Indiana Man Convicted in Delphi Teen Murders
Richard Allen, a 52-year-old Indiana man, was convicted on November 11th of murdering 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German in Delphi, Indiana, in February 2017, and faces sentencing on Friday with potential sentences between 45 and 130 years.
Indiana Man Convicted in Delphi Teen Murders
Richard Allen, a 52-year-old Indiana man, was convicted on November 11th of murdering 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German in Delphi, Indiana, in February 2017, and faces sentencing on Friday with potential sentences between 45 and 130 years.
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44% Bias Score
Russian General Killed in Moscow Bombing
Lt Gen Igor Kirillov, a Russian general, was killed by a bomb hidden in a scooter that detonated as he left a residential building in Moscow on Tuesday. The incident raises concerns about security and potential internal conflict.
Russian General Killed in Moscow Bombing
Lt Gen Igor Kirillov, a Russian general, was killed by a bomb hidden in a scooter that detonated as he left a residential building in Moscow on Tuesday. The incident raises concerns about security and potential internal conflict.
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0% Bias Score
Starbucks Workers Stage Major Strike Over Contract Dispute
Starbucks workers staged their largest strike yet across the US, demanding Starbucks honor its February agreement on the first union contract. The strike involves hundreds of stores and will continue until Christmas Eve unless Starbucks makes a commitment to the framework.
Starbucks Workers Stage Major Strike Over Contract Dispute
Starbucks workers staged their largest strike yet across the US, demanding Starbucks honor its February agreement on the first union contract. The strike involves hundreds of stores and will continue until Christmas Eve unless Starbucks makes a commitment to the framework.
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40% Bias Score
EU Suspends Visa-Free Travel for Georgian Diplomats Amid Crackdown on Protests
The European Commission proposed suspending visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials in response to the violent crackdown on protestors, lasting 22 days, demonstrating against the government's pro-Russia stance and the unexpected halt of EU accession talks until 2028, defying the Europe...
EU Suspends Visa-Free Travel for Georgian Diplomats Amid Crackdown on Protests
The European Commission proposed suspending visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials in response to the violent crackdown on protestors, lasting 22 days, demonstrating against the government's pro-Russia stance and the unexpected halt of EU accession talks until 2028, defying the Europe...
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40% Bias Score
Poland-Hungary Diplomatic Crisis Over Asylum Granted to Accused Polish Official
Former Polish Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski, accused of misusing over €107 million in public funds, was granted political asylum in Hungary despite a Polish arrest warrant and a claim of immunity as a Council of Europe member, triggering a diplomatic crisis between Poland and Hungary.
Poland-Hungary Diplomatic Crisis Over Asylum Granted to Accused Polish Official
Former Polish Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski, accused of misusing over €107 million in public funds, was granted political asylum in Hungary despite a Polish arrest warrant and a claim of immunity as a Council of Europe member, triggering a diplomatic crisis between Poland and Hungary.
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40% Bias Score