December 2024
January 2025
Soviet Jewry Hero's Passing Underscores Modern Parallels
The passing of Eduard Kuznetsov, a key figure in a 1970 Soviet Jewish plot to hijack a plane to Israel, is juxtaposed with the heroism of Israeli reservists in the October 7 war, highlighting the ongoing struggle for Jewish identity and freedom.
Soviet Jewry Hero's Passing Underscores Modern Parallels
The passing of Eduard Kuznetsov, a key figure in a 1970 Soviet Jewish plot to hijack a plane to Israel, is juxtaposed with the heroism of Israeli reservists in the October 7 war, highlighting the ongoing struggle for Jewish identity and freedom.
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64% Bias Score
2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Survivors Recall Devastation, Global Response
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, triggered by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Indonesia on December 26, killed over 230,000 people in 14 countries, with survivors recounting terrifying experiences and the global community responding with substantial aid and charity efforts.
2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Survivors Recall Devastation, Global Response
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, triggered by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Indonesia on December 26, killed over 230,000 people in 14 countries, with survivors recounting terrifying experiences and the global community responding with substantial aid and charity efforts.
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24% Bias Score
Blake Lively Sues for Harassment, Exposing Hollywood's PR Tactics
American actress Blake Lively sued Justin Baldoni and his studio, Wayfarer, for sexual harassment and a subsequent smear campaign, revealed through text messages showing a plan to manipulate social media and plant negative stories, causing significant public backlash.
Blake Lively Sues for Harassment, Exposing Hollywood's PR Tactics
American actress Blake Lively sued Justin Baldoni and his studio, Wayfarer, for sexual harassment and a subsequent smear campaign, revealed through text messages showing a plan to manipulate social media and plant negative stories, causing significant public backlash.
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44% Bias Score
Russian Scientists Criticize Government's Response to Kerch Strait Oil Spill
Two Russian tankers sank in the Kerch Strait on December 15, spilling an estimated 40% of their 9,200 metric tons of fuel oil, causing an ecological disaster that has drawn rare public criticism of the Russian government for its inadequate cleanup response.
Russian Scientists Criticize Government's Response to Kerch Strait Oil Spill
Two Russian tankers sank in the Kerch Strait on December 15, spilling an estimated 40% of their 9,200 metric tons of fuel oil, causing an ecological disaster that has drawn rare public criticism of the Russian government for its inadequate cleanup response.
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28% Bias Score
PA Operation in Jenin Sparks Clashes, Underscores Palestinian Divisions
Palestinian Authority forces conducted a rare operation in Jenin refugee camp in early October 2023, resulting in clashes with armed Palestinian factions, leaving several dead and dozens arrested, highlighting internal Palestinian divisions and raising concerns about future regional stability.
PA Operation in Jenin Sparks Clashes, Underscores Palestinian Divisions
Palestinian Authority forces conducted a rare operation in Jenin refugee camp in early October 2023, resulting in clashes with armed Palestinian factions, leaving several dead and dozens arrested, highlighting internal Palestinian divisions and raising concerns about future regional stability.
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40% Bias Score
Philippines Battles 543% Surge in HIV Infections
The Philippines is grappling with a 543% surge in new HIV infections between 2010 and 2023, primarily affecting young men who have sex with men, prompting government initiatives like free testing and treatment at accessible clinics to combat the crisis and destigmatize sexual healthcare.
Philippines Battles 543% Surge in HIV Infections
The Philippines is grappling with a 543% surge in new HIV infections between 2010 and 2023, primarily affecting young men who have sex with men, prompting government initiatives like free testing and treatment at accessible clinics to combat the crisis and destigmatize sexual healthcare.
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40% Bias Score
2025 Israeli Budget: Impact on Household Finances
The 2025 Israeli budget includes increased national insurance, canceled income tax updates, a 2.29% public sector salary cut, and VAT increases, affecting household finances starting February 2025, with varying impacts based on income and spending.
2025 Israeli Budget: Impact on Household Finances
The 2025 Israeli budget includes increased national insurance, canceled income tax updates, a 2.29% public sector salary cut, and VAT increases, affecting household finances starting February 2025, with varying impacts based on income and spending.
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44% Bias Score
Long COVID: Blood Biomarkers, Paxlovid Trials, and Repeated Infection Risks
Research worldwide reveals potential biomarkers for long COVID, including unusual T-cell activity and elevated interferon-gamma, with studies exploring the antiviral drug Paxlovid's impact and the link between repeated COVID infections and long COVID risk.
Long COVID: Blood Biomarkers, Paxlovid Trials, and Repeated Infection Risks
Research worldwide reveals potential biomarkers for long COVID, including unusual T-cell activity and elevated interferon-gamma, with studies exploring the antiviral drug Paxlovid's impact and the link between repeated COVID infections and long COVID risk.
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24% Bias Score
Sri Lanka Tsunami Survivors: A Story of Resilience and Trauma
On Boxing Day 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake triggered a devastating tsunami in the Indian Ocean, killing approximately 228,000 people. British couple Jason and Nicola, backpacking in Sri Lanka, survived the catastrophic event after being separated by a wave, highlighting remarkable resilience and...
Sri Lanka Tsunami Survivors: A Story of Resilience and Trauma
On Boxing Day 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake triggered a devastating tsunami in the Indian Ocean, killing approximately 228,000 people. British couple Jason and Nicola, backpacking in Sri Lanka, survived the catastrophic event after being separated by a wave, highlighting remarkable resilience and...
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24% Bias Score
Syria Attack Highlights Post-Coup Instability
Following a coup ousting Bashar al-Assad two weeks ago, an attack on Syrian government forces attempting to arrest a former prison official killed three unidentified gunmen and injured ten soldiers near Tartus. The new Interior Minister blamed supporters of the ousted president.
Syria Attack Highlights Post-Coup Instability
Following a coup ousting Bashar al-Assad two weeks ago, an attack on Syrian government forces attempting to arrest a former prison official killed three unidentified gunmen and injured ten soldiers near Tartus. The new Interior Minister blamed supporters of the ousted president.
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32% Bias Score
Trump's Cabinet Picks Spark Controversy, Bypassing Senate Confirmation
Donald Trump's cabinet selections are sparking controversy, prioritizing loyalty over qualifications and potentially implementing policies from "Project 2025", a conservative manifesto, potentially through "recess appointments" to bypass Senate approval.
Trump's Cabinet Picks Spark Controversy, Bypassing Senate Confirmation
Donald Trump's cabinet selections are sparking controversy, prioritizing loyalty over qualifications and potentially implementing policies from "Project 2025", a conservative manifesto, potentially through "recess appointments" to bypass Senate approval.
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40% Bias Score
2004 Tsunami's Enduring Trauma: Banda Aceh Survivor's Account
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, triggered by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake off Sumatra, killed over 220,000 people, with over 165,000 deaths in Indonesia; Djafaruddin, a Banda Aceh resident, recounts his experience recovering bodies and witnessing the suffering of orphaned children.
2004 Tsunami's Enduring Trauma: Banda Aceh Survivor's Account
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, triggered by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake off Sumatra, killed over 220,000 people, with over 165,000 deaths in Indonesia; Djafaruddin, a Banda Aceh resident, recounts his experience recovering bodies and witnessing the suffering of orphaned children.
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20% Bias Score