December 2024
January 2025
Failed Bipartisan Border Deal Leads to Biden Administration Asylum Restrictions
The collapse of a bipartisan Senate border security deal in February, opposed by President-elect Trump, led to the Biden administration implementing asylum restrictions; border crossings are now at their lowest point under Biden, but the situation highlights the challenges of bipartisan cooperation ...
Failed Bipartisan Border Deal Leads to Biden Administration Asylum Restrictions
The collapse of a bipartisan Senate border security deal in February, opposed by President-elect Trump, led to the Biden administration implementing asylum restrictions; border crossings are now at their lowest point under Biden, but the situation highlights the challenges of bipartisan cooperation ...
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52% Bias Score
MWF Launches Book Showcasing 40 Years of Mauritian Conservation Success
The Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF) launched "The Dodo's Legacy", a book documenting 40 years of conservation success in Mauritius and Rodrigues, at the Institut français de Maurice on December 13th, highlighting rescued species and restored habitats, with proceeds supporting ongoing efforts.
MWF Launches Book Showcasing 40 Years of Mauritian Conservation Success
The Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF) launched "The Dodo's Legacy", a book documenting 40 years of conservation success in Mauritius and Rodrigues, at the Institut français de Maurice on December 13th, highlighting rescued species and restored habitats, with proceeds supporting ongoing efforts.
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44% Bias Score
UK Warns of Underestimated Cyber Threats, Emphasizing Need for "Digital Trust
The UK's NCSC warns of underestimated cyber threats, emphasizing the need for improved defenses and a shift in mindset towards "digital trust" to address human behavior's role in cyber vulnerabilities, advocating scenario planning exercises for preparedness.
UK Warns of Underestimated Cyber Threats, Emphasizing Need for "Digital Trust
The UK's NCSC warns of underestimated cyber threats, emphasizing the need for improved defenses and a shift in mindset towards "digital trust" to address human behavior's role in cyber vulnerabilities, advocating scenario planning exercises for preparedness.
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16% Bias Score
Market Falls Despite Positive Economic Data Amid Fed's Hawkish Outlook
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average fell despite a Friday rally, losing 2% and 2.2% respectively, due to the Federal Reserve's less-dovish outlook on future rate cuts, despite a cooler-than-expected personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index.
Market Falls Despite Positive Economic Data Amid Fed's Hawkish Outlook
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average fell despite a Friday rally, losing 2% and 2.2% respectively, due to the Federal Reserve's less-dovish outlook on future rate cuts, despite a cooler-than-expected personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index.
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40% Bias Score
Belfast City Airport Closed After Plane Crash-Landing
On December 22nd, an Aer Lingus plane crash-landed at Belfast City Airport due to strong winds, resulting in airport closure until Monday and flight diversions; no serious injuries were reported.
Belfast City Airport Closed After Plane Crash-Landing
On December 22nd, an Aer Lingus plane crash-landed at Belfast City Airport due to strong winds, resulting in airport closure until Monday and flight diversions; no serious injuries were reported.
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52% Bias Score
Archbishop Cottrell Under Fire for Reappointing Sex Abuse-Convicted Priest
Archbishop Stephen Cottrell of York faces mounting pressure for twice reappointing David Tudor, a priest banned for sexual abuse involving a minor, as area dean in Essex between 2013 and 2018, despite safeguarding concerns; this follows the resignation of Archbishop Welby over a similar scandal.
Archbishop Cottrell Under Fire for Reappointing Sex Abuse-Convicted Priest
Archbishop Stephen Cottrell of York faces mounting pressure for twice reappointing David Tudor, a priest banned for sexual abuse involving a minor, as area dean in Essex between 2013 and 2018, despite safeguarding concerns; this follows the resignation of Archbishop Welby over a similar scandal.
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56% Bias Score
Morocco Prepares Six Stadiums for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations"
One year from the 2025 CAF TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco is preparing six stadiums—Mohammed V (Casablanca), Moulay Abdellah (Rabat), Ibn Batouta (Tanger), Adrar (Agadir), Marrakech Stadium, and Fes Stadium—to host the tournament, showcasing its world-class infrastructure and commitmen...
Morocco Prepares Six Stadiums for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations"
One year from the 2025 CAF TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco is preparing six stadiums—Mohammed V (Casablanca), Moulay Abdellah (Rabat), Ibn Batouta (Tanger), Adrar (Agadir), Marrakech Stadium, and Fes Stadium—to host the tournament, showcasing its world-class infrastructure and commitmen...
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52% Bias Score
US Oil Production Hits Record High in 2024
The U.S. set a second consecutive record for oil production in 2024, averaging 13.249 million barrels per day through December 13th, driven by technological advancements, high global demand, and robust infrastructure; however, balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability remains a key...
US Oil Production Hits Record High in 2024
The U.S. set a second consecutive record for oil production in 2024, averaging 13.249 million barrels per day through December 13th, driven by technological advancements, high global demand, and robust infrastructure; however, balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability remains a key...
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56% Bias Score
Jamie Chadwick Series: Record-Breaking Success in UK Women's Motorsport
The inaugural Jamie Chadwick Series, a UK-based initiative, concluded with a 1900% increase in female participation in competitive karting, 400% in casual karting, and 700% in endurance racing entries; over 450 girls participated.
Jamie Chadwick Series: Record-Breaking Success in UK Women's Motorsport
The inaugural Jamie Chadwick Series, a UK-based initiative, concluded with a 1900% increase in female participation in competitive karting, 400% in casual karting, and 700% in endurance racing entries; over 450 girls participated.
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28% Bias Score
Usyk Retains Heavyweight Titles, Sets Up Dubois Rematch
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury by unanimous decision (116-112) in a rematch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 28th, retaining his unified heavyweight world titles and setting up a potential fight with Daniel Dubois for the IBF title.
Usyk Retains Heavyweight Titles, Sets Up Dubois Rematch
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury by unanimous decision (116-112) in a rematch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 28th, retaining his unified heavyweight world titles and setting up a potential fight with Daniel Dubois for the IBF title.
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32% Bias Score
Chinese Man Arrested for Allegedly Acting as Illegal Agent During US Political Campaign
Yaoning "Mike" Sun, a 64-year-old campaign manager for an Arcadia, California city council candidate, was arrested this week for allegedly acting as an illegal Chinese agent, highlighting concerns about China's attempts to influence US politics; a co-conspirator was previously sentenced for bribery ...
Chinese Man Arrested for Allegedly Acting as Illegal Agent During US Political Campaign
Yaoning "Mike" Sun, a 64-year-old campaign manager for an Arcadia, California city council candidate, was arrested this week for allegedly acting as an illegal Chinese agent, highlighting concerns about China's attempts to influence US politics; a co-conspirator was previously sentenced for bribery ...
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44% Bias Score
Justice Thomas Failed to Disclose Trips, Senate Report Reveals
A Senate Democratic report revealed that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose multiple trips, prompting renewed calls for ethics reform and highlighting a lack of transparency within the judicial branch, following a 20-month investigation.
Justice Thomas Failed to Disclose Trips, Senate Report Reveals
A Senate Democratic report revealed that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose multiple trips, prompting renewed calls for ethics reform and highlighting a lack of transparency within the judicial branch, following a 20-month investigation.
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32% Bias Score