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Germany Christmas Market Attack: Five Dead, Over 200 Injured

A car-ramming attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20, 2024, killed at least five people and injured over 200, prompting concerns about a global rise in vehicle-borne attacks with diverse motivations.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Former OpenAI Engineer and Whistleblower Dies by Suicide

Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old former OpenAI engineer crucial to developing ChatGPT, died by suicide on November 26th in San Francisco; he had recently raised concerns about OpenAI's copyright practices.

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20% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
cnn.com
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Trump's Limited Mandate: Early Challenges Highlight Governing Difficulties

Despite his recent electoral victory, Donald Trump faced significant Republican resistance, failing to block a government funding bill and highlighting divisions within his own party, foreshadowing challenges in governing with narrow majorities and forcing a future debt ceiling debate.

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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
bbc.com
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Iran's Energy Crisis: Widespread Blackouts and Environmental Damage"

Iran faces a severe energy crisis due to increased gas consumption, lagging production, and insufficient investment, resulting in widespread power outages, air pollution, and economic strain.

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48% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
lexpress.fr
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Deadly Brazilian Bus Crash Kills 38

A bus accident on the highway between Sao Paulo and Vitória da Conquista in Brazil killed 38 people and critically injured 9 others on Christmas Eve, the deadliest such incident since 2007, caused by a granite block falling from an oncoming truck.

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24% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
lentreprise.lexpress.fr
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US Congress Passes Spending Bill After Trump, Musk Opposition

Following days of turmoil involving Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the US Congress passed a bill funding the federal government until mid-March, including over $100 billion in disaster aid; President Biden signed it into law, averting a shutdown.

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60% Bias Score

No Poverty
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KMFDM Reasserts Anti-Violence Stance Amidst School Shooting Controversy

Following school shootings in Iowa and Wisconsin where perpetrators were linked to the German industrial band KMFDM, the band reaffirmed its anti-violence stance, highlighting the need to address gun control rather than scapegoating music.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
bbc.com
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25 Convicted in Pakistan Military Court for Post-Khan Arrest Protests

A Pakistani military court sentenced 25 people to 2-10 years in prison for participating in violent protests that followed the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in May 2023, sparking criticism from human rights groups and Khan's party.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
edition.cnn.com
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US Military Bases Face Growing Threat of Unauthorized Drone Incursions

Multiple US military bases, including Camp Pendleton, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and Vandenberg Space Force Base, experienced unauthorized drone incursions recently, raising concerns about inadequate national security protocols and inter-agency coordination. A Chinese citizen was arrested in c...

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
lemonde.fr
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US Averts Government Shutdown in Last-Minute Deal

The US Congress passed a bill on December 21, 2024, averting a government shutdown just before Christmas, after days of turmoil involving Donald Trump and Elon Musk who initially opposed the bill. The bill funds the government until mid-March and includes over $100 billion in aid for disaster-strick...

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
faz.net
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Hessian Christmas Markets Tighten Security After Magdeburg Attack

In response to a terrorist attack in Magdeburg, Germany, Hessian authorities have increased security at Christmas markets, boosting police presence, access control, and street surveillance; despite heightened security, no direct threats to Hesse have been identified.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
lexpansion.lexpress.fr
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Macron Pledges Mayotte Reconstruction After Cyclone Chido Devastation

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Mayotte following the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido, declaring a national day of mourning and promising to rebuild the island, addressing the high death toll and widespread destruction affecting 70% of the population.

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being