December 2024
January 2025
US Averts Government Shutdown; Trump, Musk Opposition Fails
The US Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown on December 21st, passing a bill to fund the federal government until mid-March, after a last-minute effort, overcoming the opposition of Donald Trump and Elon Musk, who had previously scuttled a bipartisan agreement.
US Averts Government Shutdown; Trump, Musk Opposition Fails
The US Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown on December 21st, passing a bill to fund the federal government until mid-March, after a last-minute effort, overcoming the opposition of Donald Trump and Elon Musk, who had previously scuttled a bipartisan agreement.
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56% Bias Score
Slovak PM Fico Meets Putin Amidst EU Divisions on Ukraine
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Sunday, discussing the international situation and Russian gas deliveries to Slovakia, which are set to end this year. Fico's visit, following his election on a pro-Russia platform, highlights divisions within the EU regarding...
Slovak PM Fico Meets Putin Amidst EU Divisions on Ukraine
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Sunday, discussing the international situation and Russian gas deliveries to Slovakia, which are set to end this year. Fico's visit, following his election on a pro-Russia platform, highlights divisions within the EU regarding...
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44% Bias Score
Australian Teacher Captured in Ukraine
A former Melbourne teacher, Oscar Jenkins, fighting with Ukrainian forces, was captured by Russian soldiers in Kramatorsk and shown in a disturbing video; the Australian government is working to assist him, while Russia is handling almost 600 criminal cases against foreign fighters.
Australian Teacher Captured in Ukraine
A former Melbourne teacher, Oscar Jenkins, fighting with Ukrainian forces, was captured by Russian soldiers in Kramatorsk and shown in a disturbing video; the Australian government is working to assist him, while Russia is handling almost 600 criminal cases against foreign fighters.
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36% Bias Score
HTS Seizes Control of Syria Amidst Governance Challenges
The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group unexpectedly seized control of Syria after the swift collapse of the Assad regime, leaving the country without a functioning police force and facing potential challenges related to governing its diverse ethnic and religious groups.
HTS Seizes Control of Syria Amidst Governance Challenges
The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group unexpectedly seized control of Syria after the swift collapse of the Assad regime, leaving the country without a functioning police force and facing potential challenges related to governing its diverse ethnic and religious groups.
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44% Bias Score
Record CEO Turnover in 2024: Accountability, Complexity, and the Rise of Emotional Intelligence
In 2024, a record 1,991 CEOs left their positions, the highest number since 2002, driven by increased board accountability for underperformance and the need for leaders skilled in navigating complex global challenges.
Record CEO Turnover in 2024: Accountability, Complexity, and the Rise of Emotional Intelligence
In 2024, a record 1,991 CEOs left their positions, the highest number since 2002, driven by increased board accountability for underperformance and the need for leaders skilled in navigating complex global challenges.
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44% Bias Score
Biden's Fitness for Office: Conflicting Narratives and Intense Defenses
Amid concerns about President Biden's fitness for office, fueled by a Wall Street Journal report citing interviews with nearly 50 sources including White House staff, top Democrats and other leadership passionately defended him, citing policy accomplishments and his daily engagement with his cabinet...
Biden's Fitness for Office: Conflicting Narratives and Intense Defenses
Amid concerns about President Biden's fitness for office, fueled by a Wall Street Journal report citing interviews with nearly 50 sources including White House staff, top Democrats and other leadership passionately defended him, citing policy accomplishments and his daily engagement with his cabinet...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Demands Panama Lower Canal Fees or Return Canal to US
President-elect Donald Trump demanded Panama lower Panama Canal fees or return the canal to US control, citing unfair pricing; Panama's president rejected the demand, asserting sovereignty.
Trump Demands Panama Lower Canal Fees or Return Canal to US
President-elect Donald Trump demanded Panama lower Panama Canal fees or return the canal to US control, citing unfair pricing; Panama's president rejected the demand, asserting sovereignty.
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60% Bias Score
Brazilian Plane Crash Kills 10 Family Members in Gramado
A small plane crashed in Gramado, Brazil, killing 10 family members and injuring at least 17 others on the ground after it clipped a building and burst into flames shortly after takeoff from Canela; the pilot was a businessman traveling with his family to Sao Paulo.
Brazilian Plane Crash Kills 10 Family Members in Gramado
A small plane crashed in Gramado, Brazil, killing 10 family members and injuring at least 17 others on the ground after it clipped a building and burst into flames shortly after takeoff from Canela; the pilot was a businessman traveling with his family to Sao Paulo.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Crypto Gamble: Bitcoin in US Reserves
Facing public skepticism and legal hurdles, President Trump's plan to integrate Bitcoin into the US federal reserve, driven by political backing and financial incentives, risks destabilizing the financial markets while raising serious conflicts of interest.
Trump's Crypto Gamble: Bitcoin in US Reserves
Facing public skepticism and legal hurdles, President Trump's plan to integrate Bitcoin into the US federal reserve, driven by political backing and financial incentives, risks destabilizing the financial markets while raising serious conflicts of interest.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey's Syria Influence and Domestic Crackdown
Turkey's increased influence in Syria's new regime, following negotiations between Turkish officials and HTS leader Colani, is accompanied by a domestic crackdown on dissent, including the arrests of journalists and suppression of media, raising concerns about the future of freedom of expression in ...
Turkey's Syria Influence and Domestic Crackdown
Turkey's increased influence in Syria's new regime, following negotiations between Turkish officials and HTS leader Colani, is accompanied by a domestic crackdown on dissent, including the arrests of journalists and suppression of media, raising concerns about the future of freedom of expression in ...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Addresses Musk's Influence, Announces Anti-Drug Campaign
President-elect Trump, speaking at AmericaFest, dismissed the idea of Elon Musk as president due to constitutional requirements; he also announced an anti-drug campaign and discussed foreign policy issues, including potential action against Panama over canal fees and a desire for a meeting with Vlad...
Trump Addresses Musk's Influence, Announces Anti-Drug Campaign
President-elect Trump, speaking at AmericaFest, dismissed the idea of Elon Musk as president due to constitutional requirements; he also announced an anti-drug campaign and discussed foreign policy issues, including potential action against Panama over canal fees and a desire for a meeting with Vlad...
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52% Bias Score
Gonzales Compares Musk's Influence to a Prime Minister's in Government Funding Bill Negotiations
Rep. Tony Gonzales compared Elon Musk to a prime minister due to his significant influence on the government funding bill's revisions, praising Musk's vocal opposition that, along with President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance's opposition, led to a smaller version of the bill passing.
Gonzales Compares Musk's Influence to a Prime Minister's in Government Funding Bill Negotiations
Rep. Tony Gonzales compared Elon Musk to a prime minister due to his significant influence on the government funding bill's revisions, praising Musk's vocal opposition that, along with President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance's opposition, led to a smaller version of the bill passing.
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52% Bias Score