December 2024
January 2025
Russia's Missile Test and the Threat of Escalation in Ukraine
Russia test-launched a medium-range ballistic missile on November 21st, targeting a Ukrainian missile factory, with the Ministry of Defence currently selecting further targets in Ukraine, potentially including Kyiv. Expert Vladimir Gundarov speculates that a wider conflict could involve the destruct...
Russia's Missile Test and the Threat of Escalation in Ukraine
Russia test-launched a medium-range ballistic missile on November 21st, targeting a Ukrainian missile factory, with the Ministry of Defence currently selecting further targets in Ukraine, potentially including Kyiv. Expert Vladimir Gundarov speculates that a wider conflict could involve the destruct...
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60% Bias Score
Passenger Plane Crash in Kazakhstan Kills at Least 38
An Azerbaijani passenger plane crashed in Kazakhstan this morning, killing at least 38 people and injuring many others; conflicting reports indicate between 32 and 35 survivors. The plane, an Embraer 190 operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, was en route from Baku to Grozny when it crashed after a bird s...
Passenger Plane Crash in Kazakhstan Kills at Least 38
An Azerbaijani passenger plane crashed in Kazakhstan this morning, killing at least 38 people and injuring many others; conflicting reports indicate between 32 and 35 survivors. The plane, an Embraer 190 operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, was en route from Baku to Grozny when it crashed after a bird s...
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16% Bias Score
NRL Expands to Papua New Guinea: A $600 Million Geopolitical Gambit
Australia is investing $600 million to establish a Papua New Guinea team in the NRL, a move with political implications related to China, and challenges regarding PNG's anti-homosexuality laws.
NRL Expands to Papua New Guinea: A $600 Million Geopolitical Gambit
Australia is investing $600 million to establish a Papua New Guinea team in the NRL, a move with political implications related to China, and challenges regarding PNG's anti-homosexuality laws.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Proposes US Takeover of Panama Canal; Panama Rejects
President-elect Donald Trump proposed that the United States retake control of the Panama Canal, which Panama fully controls since 1999, sparking immediate rejection from Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, who asserts that the canal's sovereignty is not negotiable, despite more than 70% of ships...
Trump Proposes US Takeover of Panama Canal; Panama Rejects
President-elect Donald Trump proposed that the United States retake control of the Panama Canal, which Panama fully controls since 1999, sparking immediate rejection from Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, who asserts that the canal's sovereignty is not negotiable, despite more than 70% of ships...
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40% Bias Score
\$13 Billion Blowout in Australian Veteran Assistance
Australia will spend \$13.3 billion more than forecast on veteran assistance by 2027-28 due to clearing a backlog of 66,000 claims under the previous government, surpassing funding for public schools; this follows a Royal Commission finding that linked faster processing to improved veteran health ou...
\$13 Billion Blowout in Australian Veteran Assistance
Australia will spend \$13.3 billion more than forecast on veteran assistance by 2027-28 due to clearing a backlog of 66,000 claims under the previous government, surpassing funding for public schools; this follows a Royal Commission finding that linked faster processing to improved veteran health ou...
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40% Bias Score
Democratic Committee Leadership Choices Reflect Generational Divide
Following a contentious internal struggle, House Democrats selected their committee leaders, showcasing a generational clash between experienced moderates and younger progressives, reflecting broader concerns about the party's messaging and appeal.
Democratic Committee Leadership Choices Reflect Generational Divide
Following a contentious internal struggle, House Democrats selected their committee leaders, showcasing a generational clash between experienced moderates and younger progressives, reflecting broader concerns about the party's messaging and appeal.
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48% Bias Score
Syria: Shrine Damage Sparks Deadly Protests
Following alleged damage to an Alevi shrine in Aleppo, protests in several Syrian provinces resulted in clashes between protesters and security forces, leaving casualties; the interim government blamed the unrest on the toppled regime.
Syria: Shrine Damage Sparks Deadly Protests
Following alleged damage to an Alevi shrine in Aleppo, protests in several Syrian provinces resulted in clashes between protesters and security forces, leaving casualties; the interim government blamed the unrest on the toppled regime.
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36% Bias Score
Death of Controversial Former Surinamese President Desiré Delano Bouterse
Former Surinamese president Desiré Delano Bouterse, known for his 1980 coup and the 1982 December Murders, died today; details surrounding his death and recent whereabouts remain unclear.
Death of Controversial Former Surinamese President Desiré Delano Bouterse
Former Surinamese president Desiré Delano Bouterse, known for his 1980 coup and the 1982 December Murders, died today; details surrounding his death and recent whereabouts remain unclear.
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16% Bias Score
Squid Game" Season 2: Can It Match the Record-Breaking Success of Season 1?
Squid Game's" first season amassed over 1.6 billion viewing hours on Netflix, significantly outperforming other shows like "Stranger Things" (1.3 billion) and "Wednesday" (1.2 billion); season two premieres December 26th.
Squid Game" Season 2: Can It Match the Record-Breaking Success of Season 1?
Squid Game's" first season amassed over 1.6 billion viewing hours on Netflix, significantly outperforming other shows like "Stranger Things" (1.3 billion) and "Wednesday" (1.2 billion); season two premieres December 26th.
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40% Bias Score
New Mechanism Explains Formation of Gold Deposits in Subduction Zones
A research team discovered that a specific sulfur ion (trisulfur) under high pressure and temperature (50-80km depth) facilitates gold transfer from Earth's mantle into magma rising to the surface via subduction zones, mainly around the Pacific Ocean, leading to gold deposit formation.
New Mechanism Explains Formation of Gold Deposits in Subduction Zones
A research team discovered that a specific sulfur ion (trisulfur) under high pressure and temperature (50-80km depth) facilitates gold transfer from Earth's mantle into magma rising to the surface via subduction zones, mainly around the Pacific Ocean, leading to gold deposit formation.
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8% Bias Score
2004 Boxing Day Tsunami: Death Toll, Aid Response, and Lasting Impacts
The 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, triggered by a major earthquake in the Indian Ocean, caused over 230,000 deaths across southern Asia, prompting a significant Australian aid response and influencing regional political dynamics while underscoring the need for improved tsunami warning systems.
2004 Boxing Day Tsunami: Death Toll, Aid Response, and Lasting Impacts
The 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, triggered by a major earthquake in the Indian Ocean, caused over 230,000 deaths across southern Asia, prompting a significant Australian aid response and influencing regional political dynamics while underscoring the need for improved tsunami warning systems.
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36% Bias Score
Trial of Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Delayed Until September 2025
A federal judge delayed the trial of Ryan Routh, a Hawaii resident accused of attempting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on September 15, 2024, until September 8, 2025, due to the extensive evidence and the defense's request for more time to explore an insanity defense.
Trial of Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Delayed Until September 2025
A federal judge delayed the trial of Ryan Routh, a Hawaii resident accused of attempting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on September 15, 2024, until September 8, 2025, due to the extensive evidence and the defense's request for more time to explore an insanity defense.
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36% Bias Score