December 2024
January 2025
Biden Administration's Final Actions Spark Outrage and Accusations of Obstruction
In its final weeks, the Biden administration pardoned Hunter Biden and roughly 1,500 others, including those involved in major scandals; sold border barriers ordered by the Trump administration; and faced criticism over unexplained drone sightings, drawing accusations of obstruction and undermining ...
Biden Administration's Final Actions Spark Outrage and Accusations of Obstruction
In its final weeks, the Biden administration pardoned Hunter Biden and roughly 1,500 others, including those involved in major scandals; sold border barriers ordered by the Trump administration; and faced criticism over unexplained drone sightings, drawing accusations of obstruction and undermining ...
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56% Bias Score
Senate Report Condemns Supreme Court Ethics, Reforms Blocked by Republicans
A Senate Democrats' report criticizes the Supreme Court's ethics, citing Justice Clarence Thomas's undisclosed trips and the lack of an enforceable ethics code; Republicans blocked a bill for stronger reforms, leaving the issue unresolved.
Senate Report Condemns Supreme Court Ethics, Reforms Blocked by Republicans
A Senate Democrats' report criticizes the Supreme Court's ethics, citing Justice Clarence Thomas's undisclosed trips and the lack of an enforceable ethics code; Republicans blocked a bill for stronger reforms, leaving the issue unresolved.
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Reshuffles Top Diplomatic Corps Amidst Planned Ambassadorial Rotation
President Zelenskyy dismissed several Ukrainian ambassadors, including Serhiy Kyslytsya from the UN, Andriy Melnyk from Germany, and Pavlo Ryabikin from China, as part of a planned rotation of approximately thirty ambassadors, representing roughly one-third of Ukraine's top diplomatic corps, to stre...
Ukraine Reshuffles Top Diplomatic Corps Amidst Planned Ambassadorial Rotation
President Zelenskyy dismissed several Ukrainian ambassadors, including Serhiy Kyslytsya from the UN, Andriy Melnyk from Germany, and Pavlo Ryabikin from China, as part of a planned rotation of approximately thirty ambassadors, representing roughly one-third of Ukraine's top diplomatic corps, to stre...
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20% Bias Score
Congress Approves \$100 Billion for Disaster Relief
Congress approved over \$100 billion in emergency aid for disaster relief, addressing damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton and other events including the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon fire and the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The bill includes \$29 billion for FEMA, \$21 billion ...
Congress Approves \$100 Billion for Disaster Relief
Congress approved over \$100 billion in emergency aid for disaster relief, addressing damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton and other events including the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon fire and the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The bill includes \$29 billion for FEMA, \$21 billion ...
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36% Bias Score
At Least 20 Killed in Jihadist Attacks in Central Mali
At least 20 people were killed in attacks on six villages in Mali's Bandiagara region on December 20, 2023, by jihadist groups; the attacks follow a similar incident last weekend, resulting in seven deaths, and contradict the junta's claims of success against jihadists.
At Least 20 Killed in Jihadist Attacks in Central Mali
At least 20 people were killed in attacks on six villages in Mali's Bandiagara region on December 20, 2023, by jihadist groups; the attacks follow a similar incident last weekend, resulting in seven deaths, and contradict the junta's claims of success against jihadists.
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40% Bias Score
Iranian Embassy Employee Killed in Damascus; Qatar Reopens Embassy
On December 21, 2024, Iran reported the killing of an embassy employee, Davoud Beytarf, in Damascus, blaming "terrorist elements." This follows attacks on Iranian diplomatic facilities after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, prompting Iran's evacuation of its embassy staff. Simultaneously, Q...
Iranian Embassy Employee Killed in Damascus; Qatar Reopens Embassy
On December 21, 2024, Iran reported the killing of an embassy employee, Davoud Beytarf, in Damascus, blaming "terrorist elements." This follows attacks on Iranian diplomatic facilities after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, prompting Iran's evacuation of its embassy staff. Simultaneously, Q...
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40% Bias Score
Wisconsin School Shooting: 15-Year-Old Kills Two, Wounds Six
A 15-year-old girl, Natalie Rupnow, killed a teacher and a student, wounding six others at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, before dying by suicide; the FBI is investigating communication between Rupnow and a 20-year-old man who allegedly discussed plans for an attack on a gover...
Wisconsin School Shooting: 15-Year-Old Kills Two, Wounds Six
A 15-year-old girl, Natalie Rupnow, killed a teacher and a student, wounding six others at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, before dying by suicide; the FBI is investigating communication between Rupnow and a 20-year-old man who allegedly discussed plans for an attack on a gover...
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44% Bias Score
Senate Report Details Supreme Court Justices' Undisclosed Luxury Travel
A Senate investigation reveals that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas accepted over \$4.75 million in undisclosed luxury travel and gifts from wealthy benefactors since 1991, prompting calls for an enforceable code of conduct but facing political hurdles.
Senate Report Details Supreme Court Justices' Undisclosed Luxury Travel
A Senate investigation reveals that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas accepted over \$4.75 million in undisclosed luxury travel and gifts from wealthy benefactors since 1991, prompting calls for an enforceable code of conduct but facing political hurdles.
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64% Bias Score
Released Activist Vows to Continue Anti-Whaling Fight
After five months in Greenland, anti-whaling activist Paul Watson was released due to Denmark rejecting Japan's extradition request; he immediately vowed to continue Sea Shepherd's anti-whaling missions in Iceland and the Antarctic if Japan returns to the region.
Released Activist Vows to Continue Anti-Whaling Fight
After five months in Greenland, anti-whaling activist Paul Watson was released due to Denmark rejecting Japan's extradition request; he immediately vowed to continue Sea Shepherd's anti-whaling missions in Iceland and the Antarctic if Japan returns to the region.
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44% Bias Score
Lack of US Drone Policy Exposes National Security Gaps
A series of drone sightings over US military bases exposes a critical lack of a coordinated government policy to address unauthorized incursions, prompting calls for legislation and highlighting vulnerabilities in national security.
Lack of US Drone Policy Exposes National Security Gaps
A series of drone sightings over US military bases exposes a critical lack of a coordinated government policy to address unauthorized incursions, prompting calls for legislation and highlighting vulnerabilities in national security.
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48% Bias Score
French Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Raping Wife, Facilitating Gang Rape
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping his wife, Gisèle, and facilitating her rape by dozens of other men over almost a decade; 50 other men were also convicted.
French Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Raping Wife, Facilitating Gang Rape
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping his wife, Gisèle, and facilitating her rape by dozens of other men over almost a decade; 50 other men were also convicted.
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36% Bias Score
€550 Billion EU-Switzerland Trade Deal Faces Public Opposition
Switzerland and the European Union reached a €550 billion trade deal on Friday, but the Swiss People's Party opposes it, raising concerns about immigration and sovereignty; the agreement needs approval from both sides, facing challenges due to Swiss public opinion.
€550 Billion EU-Switzerland Trade Deal Faces Public Opposition
Switzerland and the European Union reached a €550 billion trade deal on Friday, but the Swiss People's Party opposes it, raising concerns about immigration and sovereignty; the agreement needs approval from both sides, facing challenges due to Swiss public opinion.
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44% Bias Score