December 2024
January 2025
Blast Waves From Military Weapons Possibly Linked to Rare Brain Condition in Veterans
Two former Marines who frequently fired missiles and rockets during their service developed arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), a rare brain condition, years later; research suggests a possible link between repeated exposure to blast waves and the development of AVMs.
Blast Waves From Military Weapons Possibly Linked to Rare Brain Condition in Veterans
Two former Marines who frequently fired missiles and rockets during their service developed arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), a rare brain condition, years later; research suggests a possible link between repeated exposure to blast waves and the development of AVMs.
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36% Bias Score
Record High Homelessness in US: 770,000 Experiencing Homelessness in January 2024
The Department of Housing and Urban Development's annual report reveals a record 770,000 people experiencing homelessness in January 2024, up 18% from the previous year due to factors including the end of pandemic aid, increased housing costs, and a rise in asylum seekers.
Record High Homelessness in US: 770,000 Experiencing Homelessness in January 2024
The Department of Housing and Urban Development's annual report reveals a record 770,000 people experiencing homelessness in January 2024, up 18% from the previous year due to factors including the end of pandemic aid, increased housing costs, and a rise in asylum seekers.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Intervenes in TikTok Ban Case, Seeking Political Resolution
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to delay a potential TikTok ban until his administration can pursue a political resolution, creating a clash with the Biden administration who wants the ban to proceed to mitigate national security risks, while TikTok argues that the ban is unlawf...
Trump Intervenes in TikTok Ban Case, Seeking Political Resolution
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to delay a potential TikTok ban until his administration can pursue a political resolution, creating a clash with the Biden administration who wants the ban to proceed to mitigate national security risks, while TikTok argues that the ban is unlawf...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Urges Delay of TikTok Ban
Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump requested a delay of the TikTok ban, scheduled for January 19th, from the Supreme Court, reversing his previous stance after using the platform during his campaign to reach younger voters; the court is yet to rule.
Trump Urges Delay of TikTok Ban
Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump requested a delay of the TikTok ban, scheduled for January 19th, from the Supreme Court, reversing his previous stance after using the platform during his campaign to reach younger voters; the court is yet to rule.
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36% Bias Score
Mekong River Patrols Achieve Significant Results in Combating Crime and Boosting Regional Security
The annual meeting in Rangoon summarized the successful joint patrols and law enforcement actions by China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand in the Mekong River region during 2024, highlighting achievements in combating crime, enhancing regional security, and improving the lives of the local population; ...
Mekong River Patrols Achieve Significant Results in Combating Crime and Boosting Regional Security
The annual meeting in Rangoon summarized the successful joint patrols and law enforcement actions by China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand in the Mekong River region during 2024, highlighting achievements in combating crime, enhancing regional security, and improving the lives of the local population; ...
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48% Bias Score
Bangladesh Political Upheaval Leads to Release of Political Prisoners
Following the August 5th, 2019 ouster of Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by a mass student movement, at least four political prisoners, including indigenous rights defender Michael Chakma, were released and abandoned in various locations, highlighting the chaotic aftermath of the political...
Bangladesh Political Upheaval Leads to Release of Political Prisoners
Following the August 5th, 2019 ouster of Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by a mass student movement, at least four political prisoners, including indigenous rights defender Michael Chakma, were released and abandoned in various locations, highlighting the chaotic aftermath of the political...
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52% Bias Score
Disability Discrimination in Music Industry: A £4,400 Pay Gap and 94% Report of Career-Limiting Discrimination
A report reveals that 94% of disabled musicians face career-limiting discrimination, with an average £4,400 pay gap compared to non-disabled musicians, widening further for those with mental health conditions; the industry needs to address systemic issues and improve support.
Disability Discrimination in Music Industry: A £4,400 Pay Gap and 94% Report of Career-Limiting Discrimination
A report reveals that 94% of disabled musicians face career-limiting discrimination, with an average £4,400 pay gap compared to non-disabled musicians, widening further for those with mental health conditions; the industry needs to address systemic issues and improve support.
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16% Bias Score
Indictment in NYC Subway Arson Murder
Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old Guatemalan man who entered the U.S. illegally, has been indicted on murder and arson charges for allegedly setting a sleeping woman on fire on a New York City subway train on Sunday, December 2023, after which he allegedly watched her burn to death. The victim is stil...
Indictment in NYC Subway Arson Murder
Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old Guatemalan man who entered the U.S. illegally, has been indicted on murder and arson charges for allegedly setting a sleeping woman on fire on a New York City subway train on Sunday, December 2023, after which he allegedly watched her burn to death. The victim is stil...
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28% Bias Score
Ping-Pong Diplomacy's 53rd Anniversary: A Legacy of People-to-People Diplomacy
A recent Los Angeles event celebrated the 53rd anniversary of Ping-Pong Diplomacy, highlighting how a 1971 table tennis encounter between US and Chinese players unexpectedly led to normalized Sino-US relations, demonstrating the significance of people-to-people diplomacy in fostering international u...
Ping-Pong Diplomacy's 53rd Anniversary: A Legacy of People-to-People Diplomacy
A recent Los Angeles event celebrated the 53rd anniversary of Ping-Pong Diplomacy, highlighting how a 1971 table tennis encounter between US and Chinese players unexpectedly led to normalized Sino-US relations, demonstrating the significance of people-to-people diplomacy in fostering international u...
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40% Bias Score
China's Economy Shows Signs of Recovery Amidst Government Stimulus
China's economy shows signs of recovery, with a narrowing decline in industrial profits and government initiatives boosting domestic demand and high-quality development, according to a recent economic census and expert analysis.
China's Economy Shows Signs of Recovery Amidst Government Stimulus
China's economy shows signs of recovery, with a narrowing decline in industrial profits and government initiatives boosting domestic demand and high-quality development, according to a recent economic census and expert analysis.
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52% Bias Score
Israel to Spend $150 Million on Global Public Diplomacy in 2025
Israel's 2025 budget includes a $150 million increase for pro-Israel advocacy abroad, primarily targeting US college campuses and social media to counter negative perceptions stemming from the recent Gaza war; this is a response to a political deal and follows criticism of past ineffective campaigns...
Israel to Spend $150 Million on Global Public Diplomacy in 2025
Israel's 2025 budget includes a $150 million increase for pro-Israel advocacy abroad, primarily targeting US college campuses and social media to counter negative perceptions stemming from the recent Gaza war; this is a response to a political deal and follows criticism of past ineffective campaigns...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Urges Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban
President-elect Donald Trump requested a Supreme Court stay on a potential TikTok ban until his administration can pursue a political solution, marking his latest intervention in national policy before his inauguration, despite previously advocating a ban due to national security concerns.
Trump Urges Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban
President-elect Donald Trump requested a Supreme Court stay on a potential TikTok ban until his administration can pursue a political solution, marking his latest intervention in national policy before his inauguration, despite previously advocating a ban due to national security concerns.
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48% Bias Score