December 2024
January 2025
İBB Undergoes Extensive Audit Amidst Political Tensions
The Turkish Ministry of Interior launched a detailed audit of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB), examining concert and festival spending and compliance with legal and financial regulations, potentially impacting the upcoming elections.
İBB Undergoes Extensive Audit Amidst Political Tensions
The Turkish Ministry of Interior launched a detailed audit of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB), examining concert and festival spending and compliance with legal and financial regulations, potentially impacting the upcoming elections.
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36% Bias Score
WHO Reports Decreasing COVID-19 Cases and Deaths, but Highlights Ongoing Challenges
By November 10, 2024, the WHO reported over 776 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and over 7 million deaths globally, with a recent 39% decrease in cases and 36% decrease in deaths; however, underreporting is acknowledged, along with the continued burden of long COVID and vaccination inequities.
WHO Reports Decreasing COVID-19 Cases and Deaths, but Highlights Ongoing Challenges
By November 10, 2024, the WHO reported over 776 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and over 7 million deaths globally, with a recent 39% decrease in cases and 36% decrease in deaths; however, underreporting is acknowledged, along with the continued burden of long COVID and vaccination inequities.
Progress
16% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Underscores Global Shift Away From US-Centric Trade
Faced with Donald Trump's protectionist trade policies, the EU finalized a major trade deal with the Mercosur bloc in South America, reducing tariffs on cars, machinery, and pharmaceuticals, potentially undermining US exporters and highlighting a broader global shift in trade partnerships.
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Underscores Global Shift Away From US-Centric Trade
Faced with Donald Trump's protectionist trade policies, the EU finalized a major trade deal with the Mercosur bloc in South America, reducing tariffs on cars, machinery, and pharmaceuticals, potentially undermining US exporters and highlighting a broader global shift in trade partnerships.
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40% Bias Score
Bethlehem's Subdued Christmas: Gaza Conflict and Economic Hardship
Bethlehem's Christmas was subdued due to the Gaza conflict and a 70% drop in tourism income, leaving many jobless and prompting fears about the future of the ancient Christian community.
Bethlehem's Subdued Christmas: Gaza Conflict and Economic Hardship
Bethlehem's Christmas was subdued due to the Gaza conflict and a 70% drop in tourism income, leaving many jobless and prompting fears about the future of the ancient Christian community.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Elevates Kerch Strait Oil Spill Response to Federal Level
On December 26th, Russia elevated the response to an oil spill in the Kerch Strait to the federal level after Kuban authorities requested assistance, mobilizing 10,000 people and 360 pieces of equipment, with only 15% of the cleanup complete.
Russia Elevates Kerch Strait Oil Spill Response to Federal Level
On December 26th, Russia elevated the response to an oil spill in the Kerch Strait to the federal level after Kuban authorities requested assistance, mobilizing 10,000 people and 360 pieces of equipment, with only 15% of the cleanup complete.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Greenland Pursuit: A Geopolitical Minefield
President Trump's pursuit of purchasing Greenland from Denmark is gaining traction, driven by the island's mineral wealth—cryolite—and its historical significance to US security during WWII. Russia's support for the purchase further complicates geopolitical dynamics in the Arctic.
Trump's Greenland Pursuit: A Geopolitical Minefield
President Trump's pursuit of purchasing Greenland from Denmark is gaining traction, driven by the island's mineral wealth—cryolite—and its historical significance to US security during WWII. Russia's support for the purchase further complicates geopolitical dynamics in the Arctic.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Bahçeli's Proposal for Öcalan-HDP Dialogue Shakes Turkish Politics
Devlet Bahçeli, leader of Turkey's Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), proposed a dialogue between imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan and the HDP, a move that could potentially reshape Turkey's approach to its Kurdish population and relations with Syria, despite significant public opposition (7...
Bahçeli's Proposal for Öcalan-HDP Dialogue Shakes Turkish Politics
Devlet Bahçeli, leader of Turkey's Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), proposed a dialogue between imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan and the HDP, a move that could potentially reshape Turkey's approach to its Kurdish population and relations with Syria, despite significant public opposition (7...
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48% Bias Score
Greece Upgrades 112 Emergency System with New Technology
Greece is upgrading its 112 emergency system for 17.5 million euros, adding features like video calls, precise geolocation, and improved inter-agency coordination, aiming to enhance emergency response and accessibility for disabled individuals.
Greece Upgrades 112 Emergency System with New Technology
Greece is upgrading its 112 emergency system for 17.5 million euros, adding features like video calls, precise geolocation, and improved inter-agency coordination, aiming to enhance emergency response and accessibility for disabled individuals.
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32% Bias Score
South Korea's Acting President Faces Impeachment Amid Yoon's Impeachment Crisis
South Korea's acting president, Han Duck-soo, faces impeachment proceedings after refusing to appoint judges to the Constitutional Court, delaying the impeachment process of President Yoon Suk-yeol, sparking ongoing protests demanding Yoon's removal and new elections.
South Korea's Acting President Faces Impeachment Amid Yoon's Impeachment Crisis
South Korea's acting president, Han Duck-soo, faces impeachment proceedings after refusing to appoint judges to the Constitutional Court, delaying the impeachment process of President Yoon Suk-yeol, sparking ongoing protests demanding Yoon's removal and new elections.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Police Investigation Requested into Sara Netanyahu for Alleged Witness Harassment
Following the Uvda investigation alleging witness harassment and obstruction of justice by Sara Netanyahu, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and State Attorney Amit Eisman requested a police investigation, prompting a response from National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Police Investigation Requested into Sara Netanyahu for Alleged Witness Harassment
Following the Uvda investigation alleging witness harassment and obstruction of justice by Sara Netanyahu, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and State Attorney Amit Eisman requested a police investigation, prompting a response from National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Progress
48% Bias Score
CFPB Sues Walmart, Holiday Sales Surge, Record Credit Card Debt
The CFPB is cracking down on unfair credit card practices, suing Walmart and Branch for allegedly forcing drivers into costly accounts, while holiday retail sales surged 3.8%, exceeding expectations; average U.S. credit card debt reached \$1.166 trillion.
CFPB Sues Walmart, Holiday Sales Surge, Record Credit Card Debt
The CFPB is cracking down on unfair credit card practices, suing Walmart and Branch for allegedly forcing drivers into costly accounts, while holiday retail sales surged 3.8%, exceeding expectations; average U.S. credit card debt reached \$1.166 trillion.
Progress
16% Bias Score
Texas A&M Fuels College Station's Rise as a Tech Hub
Texas A&M University's $1.5 billion investment in R&D since 2020 has fueled College Station's transformation into a major tech hub, creating 1,727 jobs and contributing $165.4 million to regional income, with a statewide economic impact of $20.8 billion and 244,650 jobs in FY 2021-22.
Texas A&M Fuels College Station's Rise as a Tech Hub
Texas A&M University's $1.5 billion investment in R&D since 2020 has fueled College Station's transformation into a major tech hub, creating 1,727 jobs and contributing $165.4 million to regional income, with a statewide economic impact of $20.8 billion and 244,650 jobs in FY 2021-22.
Progress
56% Bias Score