December 2024
January 2025
Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash: Russian Missile Suspected
An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed in Kazakhstan on December 25, 2023, killing 38; initial investigations suggest a Russian surface-to-air missile may be responsible, prompting flight suspensions to several Russian airports.
Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash: Russian Missile Suspected
An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed in Kazakhstan on December 25, 2023, killing 38; initial investigations suggest a Russian surface-to-air missile may be responsible, prompting flight suspensions to several Russian airports.
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44% Bias Score
Ninth US Telecom Company Hacked in Chinese Espionage Campaign
The White House revealed that a ninth US telecommunications company was hacked in a Chinese espionage campaign, Salt Typhoon, accessing private communications of Americans, mostly government officials in Washington, D.C., and Virginia, highlighting cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Ninth US Telecom Company Hacked in Chinese Espionage Campaign
The White House revealed that a ninth US telecommunications company was hacked in a Chinese espionage campaign, Salt Typhoon, accessing private communications of Americans, mostly government officials in Washington, D.C., and Virginia, highlighting cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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48% Bias Score
Russian Tanker Detained, Suspected of Espionage and Cable Damage
The Eagle S, a tanker in Russia's 'shadow fleet' and sanctioned by the UK, was detained by Finnish authorities for suspected sabotage of underwater communication cables; prior reports reveal the tanker was equipped with surveillance equipment, potentially used to spy on NATO ships and aircraft.
Russian Tanker Detained, Suspected of Espionage and Cable Damage
The Eagle S, a tanker in Russia's 'shadow fleet' and sanctioned by the UK, was detained by Finnish authorities for suspected sabotage of underwater communication cables; prior reports reveal the tanker was equipped with surveillance equipment, potentially used to spy on NATO ships and aircraft.
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56% Bias Score
Four Children Stabbed to Death in Russia; Father Suspected
Four children were found stabbed to death in their home in the Tver region of Russia on December 28th; their father, a legal resident from Tajikistan, is the prime suspect and is hospitalized with a knife wound; the mother was present but unable to help.
Four Children Stabbed to Death in Russia; Father Suspected
Four children were found stabbed to death in their home in the Tver region of Russia on December 28th; their father, a legal resident from Tajikistan, is the prime suspect and is hospitalized with a knife wound; the mother was present but unable to help.
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44% Bias Score
US Faces Debt Ceiling Crisis in January 2025
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Congress that the federal government may hit its $31.4 trillion debt ceiling between January 14 and 23, 2025, requiring "extraordinary measures" to avoid default unless Congress acts; President Trump recently supported abolishing the debt ceiling.
US Faces Debt Ceiling Crisis in January 2025
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Congress that the federal government may hit its $31.4 trillion debt ceiling between January 14 and 23, 2025, requiring "extraordinary measures" to avoid default unless Congress acts; President Trump recently supported abolishing the debt ceiling.
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52% Bias Score
138th Grandchild of Argentina's Dictatorship Found
On Friday, the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo announced the discovery of the 138th grandchild stolen during Argentina's last dictatorship; he was born in December 1976 to Marta Enriqueta Pourtalé and Juan Carlos Villamayor, who were kidnapped and held at the ESMA; after DNA testing confirmed his identity,...
138th Grandchild of Argentina's Dictatorship Found
On Friday, the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo announced the discovery of the 138th grandchild stolen during Argentina's last dictatorship; he was born in December 1976 to Marta Enriqueta Pourtalé and Juan Carlos Villamayor, who were kidnapped and held at the ESMA; after DNA testing confirmed his identity,...
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24% Bias Score
AI Deciphers Ancient Texts, Revolutionizing Scientific Discovery
In 2024, AI decoded over 2,000 characters from the charred Herculaneum papyri, revealing complete passages from texts surviving the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius; this success, along with AI's applications in deciphering whale sounds and discovering Nazca lines, highlights its growing impact on s...
AI Deciphers Ancient Texts, Revolutionizing Scientific Discovery
In 2024, AI decoded over 2,000 characters from the charred Herculaneum papyri, revealing complete passages from texts surviving the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius; this success, along with AI's applications in deciphering whale sounds and discovering Nazca lines, highlights its growing impact on s...
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44% Bias Score
Suspected Russian Sabotage of Baltic Sea Cables
A Russian cargo ship, the Eagle S, is suspected of severing undersea cables between Finland and Estonia on Christmas Day, marking the third such incident in 14 months, prompting NATO to increase military support and raising concerns about undersea infrastructure vulnerability.
Suspected Russian Sabotage of Baltic Sea Cables
A Russian cargo ship, the Eagle S, is suspected of severing undersea cables between Finland and Estonia on Christmas Day, marking the third such incident in 14 months, prompting NATO to increase military support and raising concerns about undersea infrastructure vulnerability.
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60% Bias Score
Parker Solar Probe Makes Record-Breaking Close Approach to the Sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe successfully completed its closest-ever solar approach on December 24, passing 6.1 million kilometers above the Sun's surface at 692 km/h, sending a confirmation signal and aiming to provide unprecedented data on solar processes.
Parker Solar Probe Makes Record-Breaking Close Approach to the Sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe successfully completed its closest-ever solar approach on December 24, passing 6.1 million kilometers above the Sun's surface at 692 km/h, sending a confirmation signal and aiming to provide unprecedented data on solar processes.
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24% Bias Score
Italian Physicist Revolutionizes Matter Transformation Research
Italian physicist Andrea Cavalleri won the 2024 EPS Europhysics Prize for his pioneering research using lasers to film atomic movements and control state transitions in matter, opening new avenues for efficient, low-energy technologies.
Italian Physicist Revolutionizes Matter Transformation Research
Italian physicist Andrea Cavalleri won the 2024 EPS Europhysics Prize for his pioneering research using lasers to film atomic movements and control state transitions in matter, opening new avenues for efficient, low-energy technologies.
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24% Bias Score
Israel-Yemen Conflict Escalates After Deadly Airstrikes
Israeli airstrikes in Yemen killed at least three, injured dozens, and damaged critical infrastructure, prompting UN condemnation but a vow of further strikes from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; Houthi forces retaliated with attacks on Israel, escalating the conflict amid a visit by an I...
Israel-Yemen Conflict Escalates After Deadly Airstrikes
Israeli airstrikes in Yemen killed at least three, injured dozens, and damaged critical infrastructure, prompting UN condemnation but a vow of further strikes from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; Houthi forces retaliated with attacks on Israel, escalating the conflict amid a visit by an I...
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40% Bias Score
US Announces $1.25 Billion Military Aid Package for Ukraine
The U.S. will send Ukraine a $1.25 billion military aid package before President Biden leaves office, including NASAMS and HAWK air defense systems, amid concerns about incoming President Trump halting aid and Ukraine negotiating with Russia.
US Announces $1.25 Billion Military Aid Package for Ukraine
The U.S. will send Ukraine a $1.25 billion military aid package before President Biden leaves office, including NASAMS and HAWK air defense systems, amid concerns about incoming President Trump halting aid and Ukraine negotiating with Russia.
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48% Bias Score