December 2024
January 2025
DRC Battles Deadly Illness Outbreak, 37 Dead
A deadly illness of unknown origin has caused 37 deaths and 592 cases in the DRC's Kwango province since October, prompting a high alert and investigations suggesting a combination of influenza, rhinovirus, SARS-CoV-2, malaria, and malnutrition as potential factors.
DRC Battles Deadly Illness Outbreak, 37 Dead
A deadly illness of unknown origin has caused 37 deaths and 592 cases in the DRC's Kwango province since October, prompting a high alert and investigations suggesting a combination of influenza, rhinovirus, SARS-CoV-2, malaria, and malnutrition as potential factors.
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36% Bias Score
Large-Scale Cocaine Operation Busted in Friesland
Dutch and Belgian authorities busted a large-scale cocaine processing operation in a former Friesland dairy factory, arresting eight suspects (three Colombian) and seizing 1.7 kg of processed cocaine, 360 kg of cocaine-laced material, and 250 kg of ketamine in related raids across the Netherlands an...
Large-Scale Cocaine Operation Busted in Friesland
Dutch and Belgian authorities busted a large-scale cocaine processing operation in a former Friesland dairy factory, arresting eight suspects (three Colombian) and seizing 1.7 kg of processed cocaine, 360 kg of cocaine-laced material, and 250 kg of ketamine in related raids across the Netherlands an...
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24% Bias Score
Musk Criticizes Scholz, Ukraine Replaces 30 Diplomats
Elon Musk publicly criticized German Chancellor Scholz, advocating for a specific German political party, while Ukraine replaced 30 diplomats, including its UN ambassador, with Andrey Melnyk, known for his controversial statements.
Musk Criticizes Scholz, Ukraine Replaces 30 Diplomats
Elon Musk publicly criticized German Chancellor Scholz, advocating for a specific German political party, while Ukraine replaced 30 diplomats, including its UN ambassador, with Andrey Melnyk, known for his controversial statements.
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72% Bias Score
House Passes Bill Targeting DEI Initiatives in Federal Government
The House Oversight Committee passed the Dismantle DEI Act of 2024, aiming to eliminate DEI initiatives in federal agencies and restrict their use by federal contractors, prioritizing merit over identity in accreditations; the bill's passage is causing fear and uncertainty in the private sector.
House Passes Bill Targeting DEI Initiatives in Federal Government
The House Oversight Committee passed the Dismantle DEI Act of 2024, aiming to eliminate DEI initiatives in federal agencies and restrict their use by federal contractors, prioritizing merit over identity in accreditations; the bill's passage is causing fear and uncertainty in the private sector.
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64% Bias Score
Bank of America Predicts Significant Stock Upside for 2025
Bank of America analysts forecast significant stock price increases for Nvidia, Block, Cadence Design Systems, Chevron, and East West Bancorp in 2025, citing factors like macroeconomic improvements, robust capital positions, and rising AI investments.
Bank of America Predicts Significant Stock Upside for 2025
Bank of America analysts forecast significant stock price increases for Nvidia, Block, Cadence Design Systems, Chevron, and East West Bancorp in 2025, citing factors like macroeconomic improvements, robust capital positions, and rising AI investments.
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48% Bias Score
Dikan Center: A Library of African Photobooks Celebrates Second Anniversary
The Dikan Center in Accra, Ghana, a photobook library founded by Paul Ninson, celebrated its second anniversary; it houses over 30,000 volumes on African and African American history and offers workshops to train the next generation of visual storytellers.
Dikan Center: A Library of African Photobooks Celebrates Second Anniversary
The Dikan Center in Accra, Ghana, a photobook library founded by Paul Ninson, celebrated its second anniversary; it houses over 30,000 volumes on African and African American history and offers workshops to train the next generation of visual storytellers.
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12% Bias Score
Dutch Police Bust Cocaine Ring, Seize 1.7 kg Cocaine and 450 kg Ketamine
Dutch police dismantled a cocaine processing facility in a former dairy factory in Oudwoude, Friesland on Tuesday, arresting eight suspects (three Colombians) and seizing 1.7 kg of processed cocaine, 360 kg of raw materials, and 250 kg of ketamine in other raids across the Netherlands and Belgium; t...
Dutch Police Bust Cocaine Ring, Seize 1.7 kg Cocaine and 450 kg Ketamine
Dutch police dismantled a cocaine processing facility in a former dairy factory in Oudwoude, Friesland on Tuesday, arresting eight suspects (three Colombians) and seizing 1.7 kg of processed cocaine, 360 kg of raw materials, and 250 kg of ketamine in other raids across the Netherlands and Belgium; t...
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56% Bias Score
Netherlands Proposes Mandatory Reporting for Female Genital Mutilation
The VVD and SP in the Netherlands propose a mandatory reporting system for suspected female genital mutilation (FGM) cases by education and healthcare workers to the Veilig Thuis center, aiming to improve data collection and prosecution due to the low number of reported cases and lack of successful ...
Netherlands Proposes Mandatory Reporting for Female Genital Mutilation
The VVD and SP in the Netherlands propose a mandatory reporting system for suspected female genital mutilation (FGM) cases by education and healthcare workers to the Veilig Thuis center, aiming to improve data collection and prosecution due to the low number of reported cases and lack of successful ...
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48% Bias Score
New National Project Proposed for Russia's Arctic Development
Murmansk Governor Andrey Chibis proposed a new Russian national project for the Northern Sea Route and Arctic, building on State Council Commission recommendations and aiming to counter shifting foreign strategies by attracting private investment and strengthening infrastructure.
New National Project Proposed for Russia's Arctic Development
Murmansk Governor Andrey Chibis proposed a new Russian national project for the Northern Sea Route and Arctic, building on State Council Commission recommendations and aiming to counter shifting foreign strategies by attracting private investment and strengthening infrastructure.
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48% Bias Score
Bitcoin Hits Record High, Then Drops After Fed Rate Cut
Bitcoin prices surged to over $108,000 on December 17th due to anticipated Fed rate cuts and reduced exchange supply, then fell to $92,000 by December 20th after smaller-than-expected rate cuts prompted sell-offs and market liquidations.
Bitcoin Hits Record High, Then Drops After Fed Rate Cut
Bitcoin prices surged to over $108,000 on December 17th due to anticipated Fed rate cuts and reduced exchange supply, then fell to $92,000 by December 20th after smaller-than-expected rate cuts prompted sell-offs and market liquidations.
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40% Bias Score
World Bank Funds Togo's Digital Transformation with $100 Million
The World Bank approved $100 million in funding for Togo to improve digital infrastructure, connecting 8,000 public institutions and over 1 million people to high-speed internet, fostering digital skills and entrepreneurship to boost economic growth and climate resilience.
World Bank Funds Togo's Digital Transformation with $100 Million
The World Bank approved $100 million in funding for Togo to improve digital infrastructure, connecting 8,000 public institutions and over 1 million people to high-speed internet, fostering digital skills and entrepreneurship to boost economic growth and climate resilience.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Congress Averts Shutdown with $110 Billion Relief Bill
President Biden signed a bill providing over $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in farm assistance, averting a government shutdown after a chaotic week of negotiations and a Senate vote of 85-11.
Congress Averts Shutdown with $110 Billion Relief Bill
President Biden signed a bill providing over $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in farm assistance, averting a government shutdown after a chaotic week of negotiations and a Senate vote of 85-11.
Progress
56% Bias Score