December 2024
January 2025
IDF Investigation: Hamas Likely Executed Six Hostages in Gaza
The IDF found the bodies of six hostages, likely executed by Hamas, in a Gaza tunnel on August 31; the IDF's actions, though not deficient, may have indirectly led to the killings, raising questions about intelligence and operational coordination.
IDF Investigation: Hamas Likely Executed Six Hostages in Gaza
The IDF found the bodies of six hostages, likely executed by Hamas, in a Gaza tunnel on August 31; the IDF's actions, though not deficient, may have indirectly led to the killings, raising questions about intelligence and operational coordination.
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48% Bias Score
Record Corporate Donations Flood Trump's Inaugural Committee
Top CEOs and companies are donating millions of dollars to President-elect Trump's inaugural committee, exceeding previous records and signaling a strategy to influence the incoming administration, particularly in light of potential regulatory changes and Trump's emphasis on personal relationships.
Record Corporate Donations Flood Trump's Inaugural Committee
Top CEOs and companies are donating millions of dollars to President-elect Trump's inaugural committee, exceeding previous records and signaling a strategy to influence the incoming administration, particularly in light of potential regulatory changes and Trump's emphasis on personal relationships.
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56% Bias Score
Russia Launches 13th Major Attack on Ukraine's Energy Grid
On Wednesday, Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting energy facilities, resulting in widespread power outages, at least one death in Dnipropetrovsk, and significant damage to power plants; this is the 13th such attack this year.
Russia Launches 13th Major Attack on Ukraine's Energy Grid
On Wednesday, Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting energy facilities, resulting in widespread power outages, at least one death in Dnipropetrovsk, and significant damage to power plants; this is the 13th such attack this year.
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52% 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
Trump to Reinstate Pursuit of Federal Death Penalty
President-elect Donald Trump announced he will direct the Department of Justice to resume pursuing the death penalty in future cases following President Biden's commutation of 37 federal death sentences, leaving only three cases pending; Trump's decision reflects his tough-on-crime stance.
Trump to Reinstate Pursuit of Federal Death Penalty
President-elect Donald Trump announced he will direct the Department of Justice to resume pursuing the death penalty in future cases following President Biden's commutation of 37 federal death sentences, leaving only three cases pending; Trump's decision reflects his tough-on-crime stance.
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40% Bias Score
Undocumented Immigrant Charged with Murder After Subway Arson
A 33-year-old undocumented immigrant, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, is charged with murder and arson after allegedly setting fire to a sleeping woman on a New York City subway train Sunday morning, causing her death from thermal injuries and smoke inhalation; the suspect had been deported in 2018 and re-e...
Undocumented Immigrant Charged with Murder After Subway Arson
A 33-year-old undocumented immigrant, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, is charged with murder and arson after allegedly setting fire to a sleeping woman on a New York City subway train Sunday morning, causing her death from thermal injuries and smoke inhalation; the suspect had been deported in 2018 and re-e...
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64% Bias Score
34 Dead in Azerbaijan Airlines Crash Near Aktau
An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 plane crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on December 25th, 2024, killing 34 of the 67 people on board after a suspected bird strike caused an explosion and loss of control, while 32 survived, mainly those in the rear of the plane.
34 Dead in Azerbaijan Airlines Crash Near Aktau
An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 plane crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on December 25th, 2024, killing 34 of the 67 people on board after a suspected bird strike caused an explosion and loss of control, while 32 survived, mainly those in the rear of the plane.
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40% Bias Score
China Condemns US NDAA's Anti-China Provisions
The Chinese Foreign Ministry condemned the 2025 US National Defense Authorization Act, signed Monday, for its 107 mentions of China and vowed strong countermeasures, citing threats to its sovereignty, security, and development interests.
China Condemns US NDAA's Anti-China Provisions
The Chinese Foreign Ministry condemned the 2025 US National Defense Authorization Act, signed Monday, for its 107 mentions of China and vowed strong countermeasures, citing threats to its sovereignty, security, and development interests.
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56% Bias Score
Gaza Infant Freeze to Death Amid Humanitarian Crisis
Three-week-old Sila Mahmoud al-Faseeh died of hypothermia in a Gaza tent camp, becoming the third infant death from the cold in recent days, highlighting the dire conditions faced by hundreds of thousands of Palestinians displaced by the ongoing conflict.
Gaza Infant Freeze to Death Amid Humanitarian Crisis
Three-week-old Sila Mahmoud al-Faseeh died of hypothermia in a Gaza tent camp, becoming the third infant death from the cold in recent days, highlighting the dire conditions faced by hundreds of thousands of Palestinians displaced by the ongoing conflict.
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44% Bias Score
Parker Solar Probe Sets Record with Closest-Ever Approach to the Sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe set a record on December 24th, 2024, by approaching the Sun to within 6.1 million kilometers, aiming to study the Sun's corona and understand solar storms' impact on Earth, with further close approaches planned for March 22nd, 2025, and June 19th, 2025.
Parker Solar Probe Sets Record with Closest-Ever Approach to the Sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe set a record on December 24th, 2024, by approaching the Sun to within 6.1 million kilometers, aiming to study the Sun's corona and understand solar storms' impact on Earth, with further close approaches planned for March 22nd, 2025, and June 19th, 2025.
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24% Bias Score
Trump to Reinstate Federal Death Penalty
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he will direct the Department of Justice to "vigorously pursue the death penalty" after President Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates, leaving only three cases pending. Trump's decision aligns with his tough-on-crime platfor...
Trump to Reinstate Federal Death Penalty
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he will direct the Department of Justice to "vigorously pursue the death penalty" after President Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates, leaving only three cases pending. Trump's decision aligns with his tough-on-crime platfor...
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56% Bias Score
21 Dead in Mozambique Post-Election Unrest
Post-election unrest in Mozambique has resulted in at least 21 deaths and 25 injuries following the confirmation of Frelimo's disputed election victory; 236 acts of serious violence were reported, leading to 78 arrests and increased security measures.
21 Dead in Mozambique Post-Election Unrest
Post-election unrest in Mozambique has resulted in at least 21 deaths and 25 injuries following the confirmation of Frelimo's disputed election victory; 236 acts of serious violence were reported, leading to 78 arrests and increased security measures.
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48% Bias Score