December 2024
January 2025
Cali Cartel Leader Seeks Peace Negotiator Role in Exchange for Asset Information
Imprisoned Cali Cartel leader Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela requested to become a Colombian peace negotiator, offering information on 6,000 allegedly misappropriated assets in exchange for immunity for his children; the request is currently under consideration by President Gustavo Petro.
Cali Cartel Leader Seeks Peace Negotiator Role in Exchange for Asset Information
Imprisoned Cali Cartel leader Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela requested to become a Colombian peace negotiator, offering information on 6,000 allegedly misappropriated assets in exchange for immunity for his children; the request is currently under consideration by President Gustavo Petro.
Progress
32% Bias Score
China's Satellite TV Project in Africa: A Mixed Bag of Soft Power
China's StarTimes project, funded by a Chinese government aid program, installed satellite dishes in over 9,600 African villages, providing digital TV access; however, post-free trial subscription costs and limited appeal of Chinese content challenge its long-term success as a soft power initiative.
China's Satellite TV Project in Africa: A Mixed Bag of Soft Power
China's StarTimes project, funded by a Chinese government aid program, installed satellite dishes in over 9,600 African villages, providing digital TV access; however, post-free trial subscription costs and limited appeal of Chinese content challenge its long-term success as a soft power initiative.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Albania Bans TikTok for One Year Over Violence Concerns
The Albanian government will shut down TikTok for one year starting in 2024 due to concerns about violence and bullying among children, following a fatal stabbing allegedly linked to the platform, despite TikTok's denial of involvement and claims that videos leading up to the incident appeared on a ...
Albania Bans TikTok for One Year Over Violence Concerns
The Albanian government will shut down TikTok for one year starting in 2024 due to concerns about violence and bullying among children, following a fatal stabbing allegedly linked to the platform, despite TikTok's denial of involvement and claims that videos leading up to the incident appeared on a ...
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44% Bias Score
Two Dozen New Species Discovered in Peruvian Amazon
A 2022 expedition to Peru's Alto Mayo region discovered over two dozen new species, including four new mammals (a semi-aquatic mouse, spiny mouse, bat, and squirrel), highlighting exceptional biodiversity and the crucial role of indigenous knowledge in the research.
Two Dozen New Species Discovered in Peruvian Amazon
A 2022 expedition to Peru's Alto Mayo region discovered over two dozen new species, including four new mammals (a semi-aquatic mouse, spiny mouse, bat, and squirrel), highlighting exceptional biodiversity and the crucial role of indigenous knowledge in the research.
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20% Bias Score
Trump Announces Key DOJ and DOT Nominations
President-elect Trump announced four new nominations on Saturday: Aaron Reitz to lead the DOJ's Office of Legal Policy, Chad Mizelle as DOJ chief of staff, David Fink as FRA administrator, and Tilman Fertitta as U.S. Ambassador to Italy, signaling a potential shift in policy direction and enforcemen...
Trump Announces Key DOJ and DOT Nominations
President-elect Trump announced four new nominations on Saturday: Aaron Reitz to lead the DOJ's Office of Legal Policy, Chad Mizelle as DOJ chief of staff, David Fink as FRA administrator, and Tilman Fertitta as U.S. Ambassador to Italy, signaling a potential shift in policy direction and enforcemen...
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64% Bias Score
EU Wine Sector Seeks Revitalization Through Low-Alcohol Wine Promotion
An EU expert group proposed measures to boost the wine sector by promoting low and no-alcohol wines, addressing declining consumption and adapting to changing consumer preferences, with the global NoLo market reaching \$13 billion in 2023.
EU Wine Sector Seeks Revitalization Through Low-Alcohol Wine Promotion
An EU expert group proposed measures to boost the wine sector by promoting low and no-alcohol wines, addressing declining consumption and adapting to changing consumer preferences, with the global NoLo market reaching \$13 billion in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
Low-Income Americans Face Continued Economic Hardship Amidst Inflation and Tariff Threats
Chiugo Akujuobi, a 26-year-old college graduate, is living below the poverty line after fleeing her home due to transphobia, highlighting the ongoing economic struggles faced by many low-income Americans amid easing inflation, but with potential future tariff increases threatening further hardship.
Low-Income Americans Face Continued Economic Hardship Amidst Inflation and Tariff Threats
Chiugo Akujuobi, a 26-year-old college graduate, is living below the poverty line after fleeing her home due to transphobia, highlighting the ongoing economic struggles faced by many low-income Americans amid easing inflation, but with potential future tariff increases threatening further hardship.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Albania Bans TikTok for One Year Following Teen Stabbing
Following a fatal stabbing allegedly linked to a TikTok dispute, Albania's government will shut down TikTok nationwide for one year, citing concerns over violence and bullying among children, despite TikTok's denial of involvement; the ban's effectiveness and impact on freedom of speech remain to be...
Albania Bans TikTok for One Year Following Teen Stabbing
Following a fatal stabbing allegedly linked to a TikTok dispute, Albania's government will shut down TikTok nationwide for one year, citing concerns over violence and bullying among children, despite TikTok's denial of involvement; the ban's effectiveness and impact on freedom of speech remain to be...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Fonseca and Tien to Clash in ATP Next Gen Finals
The ATP Next Gen Finals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia will conclude with Joao Fonseca and Learner Tien competing for the title on December 22nd; the tournament features a unique format and showcases the rising stars of men's tennis.
Fonseca and Tien to Clash in ATP Next Gen Finals
The ATP Next Gen Finals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia will conclude with Joao Fonseca and Learner Tien competing for the title on December 22nd; the tournament features a unique format and showcases the rising stars of men's tennis.
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16% Bias Score
iPhone SE (2025): Facing a Competitive Landscape
Apple's upcoming iPhone SE (2025) faces intense competition from mid-range Android phones, particularly regarding generative AI capabilities, forcing cost-cutting measures while aiming for a competitive price point of up to \$150 less than the iPhone 16.
iPhone SE (2025): Facing a Competitive Landscape
Apple's upcoming iPhone SE (2025) faces intense competition from mid-range Android phones, particularly regarding generative AI capabilities, forcing cost-cutting measures while aiming for a competitive price point of up to \$150 less than the iPhone 16.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Lara Trump Withdraws From Consideration for Rubio's Senate Seat
Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of President-elect Trump, withdrew her name from consideration for Florida Senator Marco Rubio's vacated Senate seat on Saturday, citing careful consideration and encouragement from others; Governor Ron DeSantis will now appoint Rubio's replacement.
Lara Trump Withdraws From Consideration for Rubio's Senate Seat
Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of President-elect Trump, withdrew her name from consideration for Florida Senator Marco Rubio's vacated Senate seat on Saturday, citing careful consideration and encouragement from others; Governor Ron DeSantis will now appoint Rubio's replacement.
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48% Bias Score
German Village Demolished for Lignite Mining; Residents Relocated
Mühlrose, a village in Saxony, Germany, will be demolished in early 2025 to allow for lignite mining, with its approximately 200 residents already relocated to Schleife, where a new community center and other amenities have been built. The 150 million tons of coal will supply the Boxberg power plant...
German Village Demolished for Lignite Mining; Residents Relocated
Mühlrose, a village in Saxony, Germany, will be demolished in early 2025 to allow for lignite mining, with its approximately 200 residents already relocated to Schleife, where a new community center and other amenities have been built. The 150 million tons of coal will supply the Boxberg power plant...
Progress
40% Bias Score