December 2024
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Serbia Protests After Canopy Collapse Kills 15
Fifteen people died when a concrete canopy collapsed in Novi Sad, Serbia, on November 1st, sparking almost daily student-led protests across Serbia and into neighboring Bosnia, fueled by accusations of corruption and challenging President Vucic's government.
Serbia Protests After Canopy Collapse Kills 15
Fifteen people died when a concrete canopy collapsed in Novi Sad, Serbia, on November 1st, sparking almost daily student-led protests across Serbia and into neighboring Bosnia, fueled by accusations of corruption and challenging President Vucic's government.
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44% Bias Score
NYC Subway Arson: Man Charged with Murder After Setting Woman on Fire
On December 22, in Brooklyn, NY, 33-year-old Sebastian Zapata set a sleeping woman on fire in a subway car using a lighter, resulting in her death; he was apprehended near the Empire State Building after a reward was offered based on surveillance footage, and is now charged with murder and arson.
NYC Subway Arson: Man Charged with Murder After Setting Woman on Fire
On December 22, in Brooklyn, NY, 33-year-old Sebastian Zapata set a sleeping woman on fire in a subway car using a lighter, resulting in her death; he was apprehended near the Empire State Building after a reward was offered based on surveillance footage, and is now charged with murder and arson.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Smartmatic Seeks Murdoch Family Trust Documents in Fox Defamation Case
Smartmatic is seeking access to sealed documents from a Nevada court case involving the Murdoch family trust to bolster its defamation lawsuit against Fox News, arguing that the documents will contradict Fox's claims about its editorial independence and could reveal internal conflicts within the med...
Smartmatic Seeks Murdoch Family Trust Documents in Fox Defamation Case
Smartmatic is seeking access to sealed documents from a Nevada court case involving the Murdoch family trust to bolster its defamation lawsuit against Fox News, arguing that the documents will contradict Fox's claims about its editorial independence and could reveal internal conflicts within the med...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Amorim's Manchester United Start: Poor Results Despite High Transfer Fee
Manchester United's new manager, Ruben Amorim, faces immense pressure despite a £10.6m transfer fee, as his seven-point start in seven Premier League games is the worst for a new manager in decades, with five defeats in ten matches.
Amorim's Manchester United Start: Poor Results Despite High Transfer Fee
Manchester United's new manager, Ruben Amorim, faces immense pressure despite a £10.6m transfer fee, as his seven-point start in seven Premier League games is the worst for a new manager in decades, with five defeats in ten matches.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Smartmatic Seeks Murdoch Family Documents in Fox Defamation Case
Smartmatic is seeking access to sealed documents from a Nevada court battle within the Murdoch family, believing that the information will support its defamation lawsuit against Fox News for promoting false claims about the 2020 election.
Smartmatic Seeks Murdoch Family Documents in Fox Defamation Case
Smartmatic is seeking access to sealed documents from a Nevada court battle within the Murdoch family, believing that the information will support its defamation lawsuit against Fox News for promoting false claims about the 2020 election.
Progress
40% Bias Score
US Sanctions Georgian Oligarch Amidst Protests and Authoritarian Crackdown
The US sanctioned Georgian oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili on December 27th for undermining Georgia's democracy and Euro-Atlantic future, prompting large pro-EU protests, violently repressed by the ruling Georgian Dream party, and the upcoming inauguration of a controversial president.
US Sanctions Georgian Oligarch Amidst Protests and Authoritarian Crackdown
The US sanctioned Georgian oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili on December 27th for undermining Georgia's democracy and Euro-Atlantic future, prompting large pro-EU protests, violently repressed by the ruling Georgian Dream party, and the upcoming inauguration of a controversial president.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Ethiopia's Somali Region: Peace Initiatives Following Deadly Clashes
Following recent clashes in Ethiopia's Somali region, at least 60 people died and over 150 were injured, prompting the deployment of federal troops and the initiation of several peace initiatives, including an independent investigation and reconciliation talks, while thousands remain displaced.
Ethiopia's Somali Region: Peace Initiatives Following Deadly Clashes
Following recent clashes in Ethiopia's Somali region, at least 60 people died and over 150 were injured, prompting the deployment of federal troops and the initiation of several peace initiatives, including an independent investigation and reconciliation talks, while thousands remain displaced.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Man Indicted for Murder and Arson in Brooklyn Subway Train Death
On Sunday morning, Sebastian Zapeta, 33, set a sleeping woman on fire on a stationary Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway train in Brooklyn, killing her; he was apprehended at the scene, indicted Friday on murder and arson charges, and is held without bail while the victim remains unidentified.
Man Indicted for Murder and Arson in Brooklyn Subway Train Death
On Sunday morning, Sebastian Zapeta, 33, set a sleeping woman on fire on a stationary Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway train in Brooklyn, killing her; he was apprehended at the scene, indicted Friday on murder and arson charges, and is held without bail while the victim remains unidentified.
Progress
40% Bias Score
US Sanctions Georgian Billionaire for Undermining Georgia's Euro-Atlantic Future
The US imposed sanctions on Georgian Dream party founder Bidzina Ivanishvili for his role in undermining Georgia's pro-European path, following disputed elections, violent crackdowns on protests, and the suspension of EU accession talks, leaving Georgia vulnerable to Russia.
US Sanctions Georgian Billionaire for Undermining Georgia's Euro-Atlantic Future
The US imposed sanctions on Georgian Dream party founder Bidzina Ivanishvili for his role in undermining Georgia's pro-European path, following disputed elections, violent crackdowns on protests, and the suspension of EU accession talks, leaving Georgia vulnerable to Russia.
Progress
48% Bias Score
U.S. Homelessness Surges 18.1% in 2024
The U.S. saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness in 2024, reaching over 770,000 people, largely due to unaffordable housing, natural disasters, and a migrant surge; family homelessness rose nearly 40%, while veteran homelessness dropped 8%.
U.S. Homelessness Surges 18.1% in 2024
The U.S. saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness in 2024, reaching over 770,000 people, largely due to unaffordable housing, natural disasters, and a migrant surge; family homelessness rose nearly 40%, while veteran homelessness dropped 8%.
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36% Bias Score
US Homelessness Soars to Record High of Over 770,000 in 2024
The number of homeless people in the US soared to a record high of over 770,000 in 2024, an 18% increase from 2023, driven by factors including a lack of affordable housing, increased migration, and natural disasters, according to a HUD report.
US Homelessness Soars to Record High of Over 770,000 in 2024
The number of homeless people in the US soared to a record high of over 770,000 in 2024, an 18% increase from 2023, driven by factors including a lack of affordable housing, increased migration, and natural disasters, according to a HUD report.
Progress
28% Bias Score
Three Somalis Among Africa's 100 Most Influential
New African magazine's 2024 list of 100 influential Africans includes three Somali men: filmmaker Mohamed Harawe, climate activist Mohamed Caddow, and climate diplomat Ali Mohamed, highlighting their contributions to film, climate action, and international diplomacy.
Three Somalis Among Africa's 100 Most Influential
New African magazine's 2024 list of 100 influential Africans includes three Somali men: filmmaker Mohamed Harawe, climate activist Mohamed Caddow, and climate diplomat Ali Mohamed, highlighting their contributions to film, climate action, and international diplomacy.
Progress
40% Bias Score