December 2024
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Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Dies at 92
India's former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh died at age 92 on December 26, 2024, following a loss of consciousness at his home; Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned his passing, highlighting his significant contributions to India.
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Dies at 92
India's former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh died at age 92 on December 26, 2024, following a loss of consciousness at his home; Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned his passing, highlighting his significant contributions to India.
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24% Bias Score
Death of Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, a key figure in India's economic liberalization, died at 92 after a period of illness; his death marks the end of an era in Indian politics and economics.
Death of Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, a key figure in India's economic liberalization, died at 92 after a period of illness; his death marks the end of an era in Indian politics and economics.
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20% Bias Score
House Democrats Demand End to US Investigation of Spain Over Arms Shipments to Israel
Three progressive U.S. House Democrats are demanding an end to a Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) investigation into Spain's refusal of port entry to three ships carrying weapons to Israel, citing Spain's enforcement of international law to prevent genocide; the FMC investigation, launched earlier ...
House Democrats Demand End to US Investigation of Spain Over Arms Shipments to Israel
Three progressive U.S. House Democrats are demanding an end to a Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) investigation into Spain's refusal of port entry to three ships carrying weapons to Israel, citing Spain's enforcement of international law to prevent genocide; the FMC investigation, launched earlier ...
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60% Bias Score
Reform UK Reportedly Surpasses Conservatives in Membership
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, announced on Boxing Day that his party has surpassed the Conservatives in membership, a claim disputed by Conservative Chairman Kemi Badenoch; this follows Reform UK's recent electoral gains in local by-elections, challenging the established two-party system.
Reform UK Reportedly Surpasses Conservatives in Membership
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, announced on Boxing Day that his party has surpassed the Conservatives in membership, a claim disputed by Conservative Chairman Kemi Badenoch; this follows Reform UK's recent electoral gains in local by-elections, challenging the established two-party system.
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60% Bias Score
U.S. Holiday Spending Surges Despite High Interest Rates
Mastercard SpendingPulse data reveals a 3.8% increase in U.S. retail sales from November 1st to December 24th, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, exceeding expectations and driven by online shopping and a search for value.
U.S. Holiday Spending Surges Despite High Interest Rates
Mastercard SpendingPulse data reveals a 3.8% increase in U.S. retail sales from November 1st to December 24th, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, exceeding expectations and driven by online shopping and a search for value.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey to Aid Syria in Building New 300,000-Strong Army
Turkey will assist Syria in creating a 300,000-strong national army following the opposition's victory and Assad's forces' withdrawal from Damascus on December 8th, 2024, aiming to ensure regional stability.
Turkey to Aid Syria in Building New 300,000-Strong Army
Turkey will assist Syria in creating a 300,000-strong national army following the opposition's victory and Assad's forces' withdrawal from Damascus on December 8th, 2024, aiming to ensure regional stability.
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52% Bias Score
Reform Party Surges in Polls, Threatening Labour's Dominance
Recent polling data shows Nigel Farage's Reform party surpassing Labour in popularity, threatening Labour's position in upcoming local elections and potentially impacting future devolved elections in Scotland and Wales due to increased support from younger members and success in by-elections.
Reform Party Surges in Polls, Threatening Labour's Dominance
Recent polling data shows Nigel Farage's Reform party surpassing Labour in popularity, threatening Labour's position in upcoming local elections and potentially impacting future devolved elections in Scotland and Wales due to increased support from younger members and success in by-elections.
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36% Bias Score
Study Debunks Myth of Higher Suicide Rates During Holidays
A 25-year University of Pennsylvania study using data from the National Vital Statistics System reveals that US suicide rates are lowest in December, contrary to popular belief; daily suicides averaged 123 in December 2023 versus a yearly average of 135.
Study Debunks Myth of Higher Suicide Rates During Holidays
A 25-year University of Pennsylvania study using data from the National Vital Statistics System reveals that US suicide rates are lowest in December, contrary to popular belief; daily suicides averaged 123 in December 2023 versus a yearly average of 135.
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32% Bias Score
NHS Faces Crisis Amidst Reform Plan Delay
The NHS is facing a crisis with long wait times and a sense of paralysis awaiting a 10-year reform plan; analysis shows a 25-fold increase in patients waiting over four hours in A&E this summer compared to 2009, urging immediate action to empower local leaders and improve staff engagement.
NHS Faces Crisis Amidst Reform Plan Delay
The NHS is facing a crisis with long wait times and a sense of paralysis awaiting a 10-year reform plan; analysis shows a 25-fold increase in patients waiting over four hours in A&E this summer compared to 2009, urging immediate action to empower local leaders and improve staff engagement.
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Opposition Leader's Protest Call Sparks Sharp Condemnation
Turkey's CHP leader Özgür Özel called for mass protests against the new minimum wage, prompting a sharp condemnation from MHP's İsmet Büyükataman, who accused Özel of siding with imperialism and coup plotters.
Turkish Opposition Leader's Protest Call Sparks Sharp Condemnation
Turkey's CHP leader Özgür Özel called for mass protests against the new minimum wage, prompting a sharp condemnation from MHP's İsmet Büyükataman, who accused Özel of siding with imperialism and coup plotters.
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56% Bias Score
Andalusian Drug Ring Dismantled: 31 Arrests, Major Drug Seizure
Spanish authorities dismantled a major drug trafficking ring operating across Andalusia and Europe, arresting 31 individuals and seizing almost four tons of hashish, 278 kilos of cocaine, weapons, and €500,000 in cash. The investigation involved international cooperation and targeted the group's ope...
Andalusian Drug Ring Dismantled: 31 Arrests, Major Drug Seizure
Spanish authorities dismantled a major drug trafficking ring operating across Andalusia and Europe, arresting 31 individuals and seizing almost four tons of hashish, 278 kilos of cocaine, weapons, and €500,000 in cash. The investigation involved international cooperation and targeted the group's ope...
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24% Bias Score
Wrong-Site Surgery: A Global Issue of Underreporting and Preventable Deaths
A US patient died after a surgeon mistakenly removed their liver instead of their spleen, highlighting the global problem of wrong-site surgery (WSS), which is underreported and varies widely in incidence across countries due to inconsistent data collection methods.
Wrong-Site Surgery: A Global Issue of Underreporting and Preventable Deaths
A US patient died after a surgeon mistakenly removed their liver instead of their spleen, highlighting the global problem of wrong-site surgery (WSS), which is underreported and varies widely in incidence across countries due to inconsistent data collection methods.
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24% Bias Score