December 2024
January 2025
US Government Shutdown Averted, But Budget Battle Looms
Congress passed a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown hours before the deadline, delaying budget negotiations until after President-elect Trump's inauguration, highlighting the ongoing political challenges in Washington.
US Government Shutdown Averted, But Budget Battle Looms
Congress passed a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown hours before the deadline, delaying budget negotiations until after President-elect Trump's inauguration, highlighting the ongoing political challenges in Washington.
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56% Bias Score
Syria's New Leader Announces Full State Control Over Weapons
Two weeks after seizing power in Syria, Ahmad al-Chareh announced on December 22nd that all weapons will come under state control, a move made alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan who called for the lifting of sanctions and the return of displaced persons.
Syria's New Leader Announces Full State Control Over Weapons
Two weeks after seizing power in Syria, Ahmad al-Chareh announced on December 22nd that all weapons will come under state control, a move made alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan who called for the lifting of sanctions and the return of displaced persons.
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44% Bias Score
Syria to Disarm All Armed Groups, Integrate into National Army
The Syrian government announced that armed groups will disband and join the army following consultations, prohibiting all weapons outside government control, including those held by the Kurdish-led SDF, aiming to unify the armed forces and improve stability.
Syria to Disarm All Armed Groups, Integrate into National Army
The Syrian government announced that armed groups will disband and join the army following consultations, prohibiting all weapons outside government control, including those held by the Kurdish-led SDF, aiming to unify the armed forces and improve stability.
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36% Bias Score
Amazon-Broccoli Clash Halts New James Bond Film
A dispute between Amazon, owner of MGM Studios, and the Broccoli family, who control the James Bond franchise, has halted production on a new 007 film due to disagreements over creative direction and commercialization, leaving the future of the iconic spy uncertain.
Amazon-Broccoli Clash Halts New James Bond Film
A dispute between Amazon, owner of MGM Studios, and the Broccoli family, who control the James Bond franchise, has halted production on a new 007 film due to disagreements over creative direction and commercialization, leaving the future of the iconic spy uncertain.
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64% Bias Score
Foxtel Group Sold to DAZN for \$3.4 Billion
News Corp and Telstra sold Foxtel Group, including Binge and Kayo, to DAZN for \$3.4 billion; News Corp receives \$578 million and a 6% DAZN stake, Telstra gets \$128 million and 3%; closing is expected in late 2024/25.
Foxtel Group Sold to DAZN for \$3.4 Billion
News Corp and Telstra sold Foxtel Group, including Binge and Kayo, to DAZN for \$3.4 billion; News Corp receives \$578 million and a 6% DAZN stake, Telstra gets \$128 million and 3%; closing is expected in late 2024/25.
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8% Bias Score
Jazz Vocalist Samara Joy's Grammy Wins Highlight Meteoric Rise
Samara Joy, a 25-year-old jazz vocalist from the Bronx, won three Grammys, showcasing a meteoric rise fueled by her gospel roots and a unique ability to blend genres.
Jazz Vocalist Samara Joy's Grammy Wins Highlight Meteoric Rise
Samara Joy, a 25-year-old jazz vocalist from the Bronx, won three Grammys, showcasing a meteoric rise fueled by her gospel roots and a unique ability to blend genres.
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24% Bias Score
2004 Tsunami's Lasting Impact on Thailand's Phang Nga Province
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, triggered by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake off Sumatra, devastated Thailand's Phang Nga province on December 26, 2004, killing at least 5,400 and leaving 3,000 missing, forcing residents like Neungduangjai Sritrakarn to rebuild their lives amidst persistent trauma and ong...
2004 Tsunami's Lasting Impact on Thailand's Phang Nga Province
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, triggered by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake off Sumatra, devastated Thailand's Phang Nga province on December 26, 2004, killing at least 5,400 and leaving 3,000 missing, forcing residents like Neungduangjai Sritrakarn to rebuild their lives amidst persistent trauma and ong...
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16% Bias Score
Georgia's President Faces Imprisonment Threat for Refusal to Leave Office
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze threatened President Salome Zourabichvili with imprisonment if she doesn't leave office by December 29th following disputed elections and her refusal to recognize the newly appointed president, Mikheil Kaverlashvili, escalating the ongoing political crisis.
Georgia's President Faces Imprisonment Threat for Refusal to Leave Office
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze threatened President Salome Zourabichvili with imprisonment if she doesn't leave office by December 29th following disputed elections and her refusal to recognize the newly appointed president, Mikheil Kaverlashvili, escalating the ongoing political crisis.
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56% Bias Score
UK Faces Recession Amidst Labour's Tax Hikes
Britain's economy is facing a potential recession in early 2025 due to Labour's recent budget that increased employers' National Insurance contributions by £25 billion, negatively impacting business investment and leading to hiring freezes and potential job losses across sectors, according to a CBI ...
UK Faces Recession Amidst Labour's Tax Hikes
Britain's economy is facing a potential recession in early 2025 due to Labour's recent budget that increased employers' National Insurance contributions by £25 billion, negatively impacting business investment and leading to hiring freezes and potential job losses across sectors, according to a CBI ...
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60% Bias Score
Albania Bans TikTok for One Year After Teen Stabbing
Following a 14-year-old boy's fatal stabbing allegedly linked to a social media feud, Albania will ban TikTok for one year starting January 2024, a move Prime Minister Edi Rama says aims to curb online violence and bullying among children.
Albania Bans TikTok for One Year After Teen Stabbing
Following a 14-year-old boy's fatal stabbing allegedly linked to a social media feud, Albania will ban TikTok for one year starting January 2024, a move Prime Minister Edi Rama says aims to curb online violence and bullying among children.
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68% Bias Score
Overcoming Resistance to Inclusive Leadership
Forty-three percent of leaders faced resistance to inclusive leadership, impacting productivity and reputation; strategies to overcome resistance include education, community building, self-care, and varied communication.
Overcoming Resistance to Inclusive Leadership
Forty-three percent of leaders faced resistance to inclusive leadership, impacting productivity and reputation; strategies to overcome resistance include education, community building, self-care, and varied communication.
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40% Bias Score
Woman Dies After Subway Arson Attack; Suspect Apprehended"
A woman died after being set on fire by a man on a Brooklyn subway train Sunday morning; the suspect, who arrived from Guatemala in 2018, was apprehended later that day after three high school students recognized him from widely circulated security camera images.
Woman Dies After Subway Arson Attack; Suspect Apprehended"
A woman died after being set on fire by a man on a Brooklyn subway train Sunday morning; the suspect, who arrived from Guatemala in 2018, was apprehended later that day after three high school students recognized him from widely circulated security camera images.
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48% Bias Score