December 2024
January 2025
Russia Claims Foiled Assassination Plot Amidst Heavy North Korean Casualties in Ukraine
On December 28th, Russia claimed to have foiled a Ukrainian assassination plot targeting a senior officer and a war blogger, while Ukraine reported significant losses among over 1,000 North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia. The US pledged more military aid to Ukraine, and Russia sentenced a singe...
Russia Claims Foiled Assassination Plot Amidst Heavy North Korean Casualties in Ukraine
On December 28th, Russia claimed to have foiled a Ukrainian assassination plot targeting a senior officer and a war blogger, while Ukraine reported significant losses among over 1,000 North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia. The US pledged more military aid to Ukraine, and Russia sentenced a singe...
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36% 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
Azerbaijan Airlines Crash: Russia Apologizes Amidst Conflicting Accounts
A Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed in Kazakhstan on December 25th, killing 38 and injuring 29; Russia apologized but didn't accept responsibility, citing Ukrainian drone attacks near Grozny and subsequent defensive actions, while Azerbaijan alleges a Russian surface-to-air missile strike.
Azerbaijan Airlines Crash: Russia Apologizes Amidst Conflicting Accounts
A Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed in Kazakhstan on December 25th, killing 38 and injuring 29; Russia apologized but didn't accept responsibility, citing Ukrainian drone attacks near Grozny and subsequent defensive actions, while Azerbaijan alleges a Russian surface-to-air missile strike.
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52% Bias Score
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Security Failures Revealed
A Saudi Arabian doctor drove a car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20, killing five people due to security failures involving inadequate concrete barriers and misplaced police vehicles.
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Security Failures Revealed
A Saudi Arabian doctor drove a car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20, killing five people due to security failures involving inadequate concrete barriers and misplaced police vehicles.
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44% Bias Score
Azerbaijan Plane Crash in Russia: 38 Dead Amidst War Zone Air Defense Activity
On Wednesday, an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E190 passenger plane crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 of the 67 people on board after experiencing "external physical and technical interference" over Russian airspace where Russian air defenses were active against Ukrainian drone attacks; a joint invest...
Azerbaijan Plane Crash in Russia: 38 Dead Amidst War Zone Air Defense Activity
On Wednesday, an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E190 passenger plane crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 of the 67 people on board after experiencing "external physical and technical interference" over Russian airspace where Russian air defenses were active against Ukrainian drone attacks; a joint invest...
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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
CNN's Record-Breaking Digital Audience in 2024
CNN's digital platforms achieved record engagement in 2024, attracting nearly 150 million monthly users and over 48 million readers for their Election Night coverage, highlighting a diverse content strategy balancing political news with human-interest stories and practical advice.
CNN's Record-Breaking Digital Audience in 2024
CNN's digital platforms achieved record engagement in 2024, attracting nearly 150 million monthly users and over 48 million readers for their Election Night coverage, highlighting a diverse content strategy balancing political news with human-interest stories and practical advice.
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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
Trump Urges Supreme Court to Halt TikTok Ban
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to temporarily block a potential TikTok ban until his administration can find a political solution, following opposing arguments from TikTok and the Biden administration who are currently fighting over a law that could ban TikTok by January 19, 20...
Trump Urges Supreme Court to Halt TikTok Ban
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to temporarily block a potential TikTok ban until his administration can find a political solution, following opposing arguments from TikTok and the Biden administration who are currently fighting over a law that could ban TikTok by January 19, 20...
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36% Bias Score
Record Amazon Wildfires and Drought in 2024
The 2024 Amazon rainforest experienced its worst wildfire year since 2005, fueled by drought and exacerbated by deforestation linked to illegal land clearing; however, Brazil and Colombia saw decreased deforestation rates, and COP16 granted Indigenous communities increased conservation authority.
Record Amazon Wildfires and Drought in 2024
The 2024 Amazon rainforest experienced its worst wildfire year since 2005, fueled by drought and exacerbated by deforestation linked to illegal land clearing; however, Brazil and Colombia saw decreased deforestation rates, and COP16 granted Indigenous communities increased conservation authority.
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40% Bias Score
Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Fail to Resolve Tariff Dispute
Canadian ministers met with Trump's nominees at Mar-a-Lago to discuss threatened tariffs on Canadian goods, but the U.S. remains fixated on the trade deficit; further talks are planned.
Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Fail to Resolve Tariff Dispute
Canadian ministers met with Trump's nominees at Mar-a-Lago to discuss threatened tariffs on Canadian goods, but the U.S. remains fixated on the trade deficit; further talks are planned.
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44% Bias Score
White House Suspects Russia in Deadly Azerbaijani Airliner Crash
On Christmas Day, an Azerbaijani Airlines plane crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38. The White House suspects Russian air defense systems may have been responsible, a claim supported by witness testimonies and media reports citing missile damage. Russia offered condolences but did not comment...
White House Suspects Russia in Deadly Azerbaijani Airliner Crash
On Christmas Day, an Azerbaijani Airlines plane crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38. The White House suspects Russian air defense systems may have been responsible, a claim supported by witness testimonies and media reports citing missile damage. Russia offered condolences but did not comment...
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48% Bias Score