December 2024
January 2025
Cuba to Join BRICS as Partner Country in 2025
Cuba will become a BRICS partner country in January 2025, gaining access to trade and cooperation mechanisms within this influential group, reflecting its growing prestige in the Global South and countering Western isolationist policies.
Cuba to Join BRICS as Partner Country in 2025
Cuba will become a BRICS partner country in January 2025, gaining access to trade and cooperation mechanisms within this influential group, reflecting its growing prestige in the Global South and countering Western isolationist policies.
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48% Bias Score
State Department's Disinformation Center Shuts Down Amidst Censorship Accusations
The State Department's Global Engagement Center (GEC), accused of censoring Americans and having a $61 million budget, closed on December 23, 2024 due to lack of funding after conservatives criticized its activities and funding was removed from the NDAA.
State Department's Disinformation Center Shuts Down Amidst Censorship Accusations
The State Department's Global Engagement Center (GEC), accused of censoring Americans and having a $61 million budget, closed on December 23, 2024 due to lack of funding after conservatives criticized its activities and funding was removed from the NDAA.
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56% 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
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
Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh Dies at 92
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, known for his economic reforms, died at 92; his tenure saw a period of rapid economic growth followed by slower growth and corruption scandals.
Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh Dies at 92
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, known for his economic reforms, died at 92; his tenure saw a period of rapid economic growth followed by slower growth and corruption scandals.
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44% Bias Score
Political Fatigue Drives Drop in US News Viewership
A new poll shows 65 percent of US adults are limiting political news consumption due to fatigue, with significant drops in MSNBC and CNN viewership after the November 5th election, while Fox News viewership rose 13 percent.
Political Fatigue Drives Drop in US News Viewership
A new poll shows 65 percent of US adults are limiting political news consumption due to fatigue, with significant drops in MSNBC and CNN viewership after the November 5th election, while Fox News viewership rose 13 percent.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Russia-Linked Ship Detained After Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Finnish authorities detained the Russia-linked ship Eagle S, suspected of damaging the Estlink-2 power cable connecting Finland and Estonia, and several data cables in the Baltic Sea on Thursday, raising concerns about potential sabotage and the security of critical infrastructure.
Russia-Linked Ship Detained After Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Finnish authorities detained the Russia-linked ship Eagle S, suspected of damaging the Estlink-2 power cable connecting Finland and Estonia, and several data cables in the Baltic Sea on Thursday, raising concerns about potential sabotage and the security of critical infrastructure.
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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.
Progress
52% 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
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
Alcohol-Free Wine: A New Reality for France's Wine Industry
In France, the wine industry is experiencing a surge in the popularity of non-alcoholic wine due to falling domestic sales, changing consumer habits among younger generations, and advancements in alcohol removal technology, leading to a new market segment and a shift in cultural perception of wine c...
Alcohol-Free Wine: A New Reality for France's Wine Industry
In France, the wine industry is experiencing a surge in the popularity of non-alcoholic wine due to falling domestic sales, changing consumer habits among younger generations, and advancements in alcohol removal technology, leading to a new market segment and a shift in cultural perception of wine c...
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36% Bias Score
Amazon Delivery Drivers End Strike Amidst Ongoing Labor Disputes
Thousands of Amazon delivery drivers, represented by the Teamsters, ended a multi-day strike on Christmas Eve, protesting for better wages and working conditions at nine locations across the US; Amazon claims its operations were unaffected and disputes the union's representation of its workers.
Amazon Delivery Drivers End Strike Amidst Ongoing Labor Disputes
Thousands of Amazon delivery drivers, represented by the Teamsters, ended a multi-day strike on Christmas Eve, protesting for better wages and working conditions at nine locations across the US; Amazon claims its operations were unaffected and disputes the union's representation of its workers.
Progress
40% Bias Score