December 2024
January 2025
WWF 2024 Report: Mixed Outlook for Global Wildlife Conservation
The WWF's 2024 report shows a mixed picture for global wildlife conservation: while some species like lynx and tigers are recovering, others such as Bornean elephants (approx. 1,000 left), West European hedgehogs, and Brillen penguins are facing dramatic declines due to human activities, including h...
WWF 2024 Report: Mixed Outlook for Global Wildlife Conservation
The WWF's 2024 report shows a mixed picture for global wildlife conservation: while some species like lynx and tigers are recovering, others such as Bornean elephants (approx. 1,000 left), West European hedgehogs, and Brillen penguins are facing dramatic declines due to human activities, including h...
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44% Bias Score
US H5N1 Bird Flu Cases Surge, Raising Pandemic Concerns
The US reports at least 66 human cases of H5N1 bird flu across 10 states, resulting from contact with infected animals; while human-to-human transmission is absent, a 30% mortality rate and potential for mutation pose significant public health risks.
US H5N1 Bird Flu Cases Surge, Raising Pandemic Concerns
The US reports at least 66 human cases of H5N1 bird flu across 10 states, resulting from contact with infected animals; while human-to-human transmission is absent, a 30% mortality rate and potential for mutation pose significant public health risks.
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52% Bias Score
FBI Excluded From White House COVID-19 Origins Briefing
The FBI, possessing moderate confidence in a lab leak theory for COVID-19's origin, was excluded from a White House briefing in which the NIC presented a differing assessment to President Biden, sparking concerns about transparency and the handling of crucial national security information.
FBI Excluded From White House COVID-19 Origins Briefing
The FBI, possessing moderate confidence in a lab leak theory for COVID-19's origin, was excluded from a White House briefing in which the NIC presented a differing assessment to President Biden, sparking concerns about transparency and the handling of crucial national security information.
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48% Bias Score
US Double Standards in Counter-Terrorism Exposed in Syria
Jerry Gray's article accuses the US of double standards in its counter-terrorism efforts, citing its engagement with Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), despite HTS's designation as a terrorist organization, to achieve its goals in Syria, while simultaneously increasing troop deployment to 2000 soldiers.
US Double Standards in Counter-Terrorism Exposed in Syria
Jerry Gray's article accuses the US of double standards in its counter-terrorism efforts, citing its engagement with Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), despite HTS's designation as a terrorist organization, to achieve its goals in Syria, while simultaneously increasing troop deployment to 2000 soldiers.
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56% Bias Score
Biden's Judicial Appointments Seen as Key Defense Against Trump Agenda
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stated that the 235 judges appointed by President Biden will serve as a key defense against President-elect Trump's agenda, mirroring a strategy employed by Republicans during the George W. Bush presidency.
Biden's Judicial Appointments Seen as Key Defense Against Trump Agenda
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stated that the 235 judges appointed by President Biden will serve as a key defense against President-elect Trump's agenda, mirroring a strategy employed by Republicans during the George W. Bush presidency.
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56% Bias Score
NY Governor Orders Firing of 14 Prison Workers After Inmate Death
New York Governor Kathy Hochul ordered the firing of 14 state prison workers—13 correction officers and a nurse—following the death of Robert Brooks, 43, at the Marcy correctional facility on December 10th, after an alleged attack on December 9th; video evidence is being reviewed by prosecutors and ...
NY Governor Orders Firing of 14 Prison Workers After Inmate Death
New York Governor Kathy Hochul ordered the firing of 14 state prison workers—13 correction officers and a nurse—following the death of Robert Brooks, 43, at the Marcy correctional facility on December 10th, after an alleged attack on December 9th; video evidence is being reviewed by prosecutors and ...
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28% Bias Score
Ukraine Strikes Russian Command Post, Inflicting Significant Casualties
A Ukrainian strike on December 25th on a Russian command post in Lgov, Kursk Oblast, partially destroyed the building and likely killed 18 Russian military personnel, mostly officers; separately, North Korean troops fighting alongside Russia suffered significant casualties in the same region.
Ukraine Strikes Russian Command Post, Inflicting Significant Casualties
A Ukrainian strike on December 25th on a Russian command post in Lgov, Kursk Oblast, partially destroyed the building and likely killed 18 Russian military personnel, mostly officers; separately, North Korean troops fighting alongside Russia suffered significant casualties in the same region.
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48% Bias Score
Brazilian Officer Shoots Man Filming Police Confrontation
A 24-year-old man filming police in Osasco, Brazil was shot by an officer on Christmas Day; initial police statements claiming the man tried to grab an officer's weapon were retracted after video evidence showed otherwise; four officers were removed from duty.
Brazilian Officer Shoots Man Filming Police Confrontation
A 24-year-old man filming police in Osasco, Brazil was shot by an officer on Christmas Day; initial police statements claiming the man tried to grab an officer's weapon were retracted after video evidence showed otherwise; four officers were removed from duty.
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52% Bias Score
6,000 Inmates Escape Mozambique Prison Amid Post-Election Unrest
On Christmas Day, at least 6,000 inmates escaped Mozambique's Maputo Central Prison after a riot amid nationwide protests against the ruling Frelimo party's election victory; 33 prisoners died, and 15 were injured in clashes with security forces.
6,000 Inmates Escape Mozambique Prison Amid Post-Election Unrest
On Christmas Day, at least 6,000 inmates escaped Mozambique's Maputo Central Prison after a riot amid nationwide protests against the ruling Frelimo party's election victory; 33 prisoners died, and 15 were injured in clashes with security forces.
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56% Bias Score
Israeli Airstrike at Sanaa Airport Injures WHO Crew Member
An Israeli airstrike at Sanaa airport in Yemen injured a member of the WHO Director-General's crew and killed at least two others, damaging airport infrastructure; the attack follows Houthi missile launches against Israel and is the fourth such strike by Israel since October 2022.
Israeli Airstrike at Sanaa Airport Injures WHO Crew Member
An Israeli airstrike at Sanaa airport in Yemen injured a member of the WHO Director-General's crew and killed at least two others, damaging airport infrastructure; the attack follows Houthi missile launches against Israel and is the fourth such strike by Israel since October 2022.
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48% Bias Score
Grampians Bushfire Scorches 74,000 Hectares Amidst Ongoing Threat
An out-of-control bushfire in Victoria's Grampians National Park has burned over 74,000 hectares, causing significant property damage and agricultural losses, despite a temporary reprieve from cooler weather; the threat shifts to New South Wales.
Grampians Bushfire Scorches 74,000 Hectares Amidst Ongoing Threat
An out-of-control bushfire in Victoria's Grampians National Park has burned over 74,000 hectares, causing significant property damage and agricultural losses, despite a temporary reprieve from cooler weather; the threat shifts to New South Wales.
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28% Bias Score
Investigation Launched into Sara Netanyahu for Alleged Harassment of Political Opponents
Following an investigative report revealing WhatsApp messages, Israel's Attorney General ordered a police probe into Sara Netanyahu for allegedly harassing political opponents and witnesses in her husband's ongoing corruption trial; Prime Minister Netanyahu denies the accusations.
Investigation Launched into Sara Netanyahu for Alleged Harassment of Political Opponents
Following an investigative report revealing WhatsApp messages, Israel's Attorney General ordered a police probe into Sara Netanyahu for allegedly harassing political opponents and witnesses in her husband's ongoing corruption trial; Prime Minister Netanyahu denies the accusations.
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52% Bias Score