December 2024
January 2025
Houthi Attacks Disrupt Global Supply Chains, Mirroring 1980s Maritime Dispute
Hamas' October 2023 attacks on Israel sparked a conflict involving Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, raising freight costs and disrupting global supply chains, echoing a 1980s dispute over Nicaraguan ports.
Houthi Attacks Disrupt Global Supply Chains, Mirroring 1980s Maritime Dispute
Hamas' October 2023 attacks on Israel sparked a conflict involving Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, raising freight costs and disrupting global supply chains, echoing a 1980s dispute over Nicaraguan ports.
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64% Bias Score
Over 1,000 North Korean Troops Killed or Wounded in Ukraine
Over 1,000 North Korean troops have been killed or wounded in the past week while fighting in Ukraine's Kursk region, according to White House spokesperson John Kirby, a significant increase from previous estimates of several hundred. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that North Korean s...
Over 1,000 North Korean Troops Killed or Wounded in Ukraine
Over 1,000 North Korean troops have been killed or wounded in the past week while fighting in Ukraine's Kursk region, according to White House spokesperson John Kirby, a significant increase from previous estimates of several hundred. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that North Korean s...
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40% Bias Score
Russia Extends Nuclear Threat to Allies of Ukraine
President Putin's annual address clarified Russia's revised nuclear doctrine, extending the threat of nuclear retaliation to any nation aiding aggression against Russia or its ally Belarus, citing new military threats and increased responsibility of non-nuclear states.
Russia Extends Nuclear Threat to Allies of Ukraine
President Putin's annual address clarified Russia's revised nuclear doctrine, extending the threat of nuclear retaliation to any nation aiding aggression against Russia or its ally Belarus, citing new military threats and increased responsibility of non-nuclear states.
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44% Bias Score
US Government Faces Looming Debt Ceiling Crisis
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Congress on December 29, 2024 that the federal government may hit its debt limit as early as January 14, 2025, unless Congress acts or the Treasury implements "extraordinary measures", potentially leading to a government default and impacting global markets.
US Government Faces Looming Debt Ceiling Crisis
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Congress on December 29, 2024 that the federal government may hit its debt limit as early as January 14, 2025, unless Congress acts or the Treasury implements "extraordinary measures", potentially leading to a government default and impacting global markets.
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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
Biden Announces \$1.25 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine Ahead of Trump Administration
The Biden administration will provide an additional \$1.25 billion in military aid to Ukraine on Monday, including munitions for air defense systems and artillery, before the incoming Trump administration takes office in January.
Biden Announces \$1.25 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine Ahead of Trump Administration
The Biden administration will provide an additional \$1.25 billion in military aid to Ukraine on Monday, including munitions for air defense systems and artillery, before the incoming Trump administration takes office in January.
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64% Bias Score
Israeli Raid on Gaza Hospital, Director Arrested Amidst Healthcare Crisis
The Israeli army arrested the director of Gaza's last functioning northern hospital, Kamal Adwan, after raiding it, forcing evacuations, and resulting in five healthcare worker deaths this week; Israel claims Hamas used it as a base, a claim denied by officials; this is part of a 15-month-long offen...
Israeli Raid on Gaza Hospital, Director Arrested Amidst Healthcare Crisis
The Israeli army arrested the director of Gaza's last functioning northern hospital, Kamal Adwan, after raiding it, forcing evacuations, and resulting in five healthcare worker deaths this week; Israel claims Hamas used it as a base, a claim denied by officials; this is part of a 15-month-long offen...
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44% Bias Score
Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash in Kazakhstan Amidst Russian-Ukrainian Tensions
A Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane crashed in Kazakhstan on Friday after suffering damage possibly caused by Russian anti-aircraft fire over Grozny, Russia, during a period of heightened tensions with Ukraine; investigations are underway.
Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash in Kazakhstan Amidst Russian-Ukrainian Tensions
A Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane crashed in Kazakhstan on Friday after suffering damage possibly caused by Russian anti-aircraft fire over Grozny, Russia, during a period of heightened tensions with Ukraine; investigations are underway.
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40% Bias Score
Israel's Democracy Under Threat from Religious Extremism?
Lawyer Yair Nehorai claims a rising Messianic Judaism movement in Israel is threatening the country's democracy by fueling extremism and driving judicial reforms, citing specific examples of rabbis expressing intolerance and advocating for theocracy.
Israel's Democracy Under Threat from Religious Extremism?
Lawyer Yair Nehorai claims a rising Messianic Judaism movement in Israel is threatening the country's democracy by fueling extremism and driving judicial reforms, citing specific examples of rabbis expressing intolerance and advocating for theocracy.
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72% 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
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
Russia Apologizes After Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash in Kazakhstan
A passenger plane from Baku to Grozny crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38; Russia admits its air defenses were firing near Grozny due to a Ukrainian drone strike but denies responsibility, while Azerbaijan and the US suggest otherwise.
Russia Apologizes After Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash in Kazakhstan
A passenger plane from Baku to Grozny crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38; Russia admits its air defenses were firing near Grozny due to a Ukrainian drone strike but denies responsibility, while Azerbaijan and the US suggest otherwise.
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44% Bias Score