December 2024
January 2025
Mass Chlorine Poisoning Hospitalizes 15 Children in Tobolsk
Fifteen children, including a three-month-old, were hospitalized in Tobolsk, Tyumen Oblast, after suffering chlorine poisoning at the Pandora water complex during an 11-year-old's birthday party; a criminal investigation is underway.
Mass Chlorine Poisoning Hospitalizes 15 Children in Tobolsk
Fifteen children, including a three-month-old, were hospitalized in Tobolsk, Tyumen Oblast, after suffering chlorine poisoning at the Pandora water complex during an 11-year-old's birthday party; a criminal investigation is underway.
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52% Bias Score
AI's Impact on 2024 Global Politics: Memes, Deepfakes, and the Polluted Information Environment
In 2024, AI-generated political content, including deepfakes and memes, significantly impacted political discourse globally, with notable incidents in the US, Indonesia, and India, although widespread deceptive deepfakes did not materialize as initially feared.
AI's Impact on 2024 Global Politics: Memes, Deepfakes, and the Polluted Information Environment
In 2024, AI-generated political content, including deepfakes and memes, significantly impacted political discourse globally, with notable incidents in the US, Indonesia, and India, although widespread deceptive deepfakes did not materialize as initially feared.
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44% Bias Score
Crundwell Released From Prison After Biden Commutes Sentence
Former Dixon, Illinois comptroller Rita Crundwell, who embezzled over \$53 million, was released from prison on Friday after President Biden commuted her sentence, sparking outrage in Dixon due to the significant financial harm caused.
Crundwell Released From Prison After Biden Commutes Sentence
Former Dixon, Illinois comptroller Rita Crundwell, who embezzled over \$53 million, was released from prison on Friday after President Biden commuted her sentence, sparking outrage in Dixon due to the significant financial harm caused.
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56% Bias Score
Syria's $5.6 Billion Captagon Trade Disrupted by Rebel Seizure
Rebel forces in Syria have seized Captagon production facilities allegedly controlled by the Assad regime, disrupting a $5.6 billion annual drug trade that provided significant funding for the government during the civil war.
Syria's $5.6 Billion Captagon Trade Disrupted by Rebel Seizure
Rebel forces in Syria have seized Captagon production facilities allegedly controlled by the Assad regime, disrupting a $5.6 billion annual drug trade that provided significant funding for the government during the civil war.
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48% Bias Score
Archbishop of York Regrets Handling of Abuse Case, Priest Reappointed Twice
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, regrets his handling of a case involving David Tudor, a Church of England priest twice reappointed despite known sexual abuse allegations. This occurred between 2013 and 2018 while Cottrell was Bishop of Chelmsford, leading to criticism following a BBC inves...
Archbishop of York Regrets Handling of Abuse Case, Priest Reappointed Twice
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, regrets his handling of a case involving David Tudor, a Church of England priest twice reappointed despite known sexual abuse allegations. This occurred between 2013 and 2018 while Cottrell was Bishop of Chelmsford, leading to criticism following a BBC inves...
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44% Bias Score
Ortega Extends Controversial Nicaraguan Army Chief's Term
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega extended General Julio César Avilés's term as head of the Nicaraguan Army for six more years, starting February 21, 2025, despite US sanctions against Avilés for alleged corruption and silencing pro-democracy voices; this extends Avilés's tenure to 21 consecutive y...
Ortega Extends Controversial Nicaraguan Army Chief's Term
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega extended General Julio César Avilés's term as head of the Nicaraguan Army for six more years, starting February 21, 2025, despite US sanctions against Avilés for alleged corruption and silencing pro-democracy voices; this extends Avilés's tenure to 21 consecutive y...
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48% Bias Score
Hadassah Launches Elite Residency Program to Combat Physician Shortage
Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem established the Hadassah Elite Residency and Training Center, offering 107 residents comprehensive support, including research grants, mentorship, and personalized guidance, to address the physician shortage and improve medical care in Israel.
Hadassah Launches Elite Residency Program to Combat Physician Shortage
Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem established the Hadassah Elite Residency and Training Center, offering 107 residents comprehensive support, including research grants, mentorship, and personalized guidance, to address the physician shortage and improve medical care in Israel.
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40% Bias Score
Friendly Fire Downed Two U.S. Navy Pilots Over Red Sea
Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down on Sunday by the USS Gettysburg over the Red Sea in a friendly fire incident during U.S. airstrikes targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen; both pilots survived, highlighting the dangerous environment.
Friendly Fire Downed Two U.S. Navy Pilots Over Red Sea
Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down on Sunday by the USS Gettysburg over the Red Sea in a friendly fire incident during U.S. airstrikes targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen; both pilots survived, highlighting the dangerous environment.
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48% Bias Score
Friendly Fire Downed Two US Navy Jets Over Red Sea
Two U.S. Navy F/A-18 fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by the USS Gettysburg on Sunday over the Red Sea during airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen; both pilots survived, with one sustaining minor injuries.
Friendly Fire Downed Two US Navy Jets Over Red Sea
Two U.S. Navy F/A-18 fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by the USS Gettysburg on Sunday over the Red Sea during airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen; both pilots survived, with one sustaining minor injuries.
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44% Bias Score
Biden's Steadfast Israel Support Amidst Gaza Conflict"
President Joe Biden's unwavering support for Israel during the Gaza conflict, despite criticism from within his party and challenges from Prime Minister Netanyahu, has defined his approach to the ongoing crisis, including drawing a 'red line' against an attack on Rafah which was ultimately ignored b...
Biden's Steadfast Israel Support Amidst Gaza Conflict"
President Joe Biden's unwavering support for Israel during the Gaza conflict, despite criticism from within his party and challenges from Prime Minister Netanyahu, has defined his approach to the ongoing crisis, including drawing a 'red line' against an attack on Rafah which was ultimately ignored b...
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56% Bias Score
AI-Driven Investment Scams Surge on Social Media
AI-powered investment scams are proliferating on social media, using fake websites, celebrity endorsements, and promises of unrealistic returns to defraud victims of millions of euros; in December alone, Meta's ad library showed over 400 active ads linked to suspicious sites.
AI-Driven Investment Scams Surge on Social Media
AI-powered investment scams are proliferating on social media, using fake websites, celebrity endorsements, and promises of unrealistic returns to defraud victims of millions of euros; in December alone, Meta's ad library showed over 400 active ads linked to suspicious sites.
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48% Bias Score
US Navy Ship Shoots Down Own Fighter Jet Over Red Sea
A US Navy guided-missile cruiser, the USS Gettysburg, mistakenly shot down a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet over the Red Sea on Saturday, injuring one pilot; the incident occurred during an operation against Houthi rebels.
US Navy Ship Shoots Down Own Fighter Jet Over Red Sea
A US Navy guided-missile cruiser, the USS Gettysburg, mistakenly shot down a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet over the Red Sea on Saturday, injuring one pilot; the incident occurred during an operation against Houthi rebels.
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40% Bias Score