December 2024
January 2025
German Climate Goals Face Economic and Political Headwinds
Germany's climate policy faces economic and political hurdles, impacting its 2045 climate neutrality goals; rising energy prices, global competition, and the controversial heating act hinder progress, requiring policy stability and international collaboration.
German Climate Goals Face Economic and Political Headwinds
Germany's climate policy faces economic and political hurdles, impacting its 2045 climate neutrality goals; rising energy prices, global competition, and the controversial heating act hinder progress, requiring policy stability and international collaboration.
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Embassy Suspends Services Amidst Regional Power Shift
Following the detention of two relatives of deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Lebanon for allegedly possessing fake passports, the Syrian embassy suspended consular services; Lebanon also returned dozens of Syrian citizens to Damascus, while regional countries like Libya and Bahrain establ...
Syrian Embassy Suspends Services Amidst Regional Power Shift
Following the detention of two relatives of deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Lebanon for allegedly possessing fake passports, the Syrian embassy suspended consular services; Lebanon also returned dozens of Syrian citizens to Damascus, while regional countries like Libya and Bahrain establ...
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36% Bias Score
Azerbaijan Demands Accountability from Russia for Plane Crash
Following the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Russian airspace, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev demands Russia admit guilt, punish those responsible, and compensate victims, claiming the plane was damaged by electronic warfare and ground fire; Russia has apologized.
Azerbaijan Demands Accountability from Russia for Plane Crash
Following the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Russian airspace, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev demands Russia admit guilt, punish those responsible, and compensate victims, claiming the plane was damaged by electronic warfare and ground fire; Russia has apologized.
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52% Bias Score
Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks Crisis at Die Welt
Elon Musk's opinion piece in Die Welt supporting Germany's far-right AfD party, published seven weeks before early elections, triggered a major internal conflict at the newspaper, leading to the resignation of the opinion section director and widespread criticism from journalists and politicians.
Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks Crisis at Die Welt
Elon Musk's opinion piece in Die Welt supporting Germany's far-right AfD party, published seven weeks before early elections, triggered a major internal conflict at the newspaper, leading to the resignation of the opinion section director and widespread criticism from journalists and politicians.
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64% Bias Score
Corporate DEI Programs Face Backlash in 2024
In 2024, facing social and political pressure, many major US corporations reduced or ended their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs; several states also banned DEI in public universities, reversing a trend of widespread corporate support following the 2020 social justice movement.
Corporate DEI Programs Face Backlash in 2024
In 2024, facing social and political pressure, many major US corporations reduced or ended their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs; several states also banned DEI in public universities, reversing a trend of widespread corporate support following the 2020 social justice movement.
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44% Bias Score
Canada's Schaefer Injured; Latvia Celebrates Upset Win
On the fourth day of the 2025 World Juniors, Canada faces Germany without defenseman Matthew Schaefer due to a broken clavicle, while Latvia celebrates their upset victory over Canada, with goaltender Linards Feldbergs receiving significant praise for his performance. The USA played against Latvia a...
Canada's Schaefer Injured; Latvia Celebrates Upset Win
On the fourth day of the 2025 World Juniors, Canada faces Germany without defenseman Matthew Schaefer due to a broken clavicle, while Latvia celebrates their upset victory over Canada, with goaltender Linards Feldbergs receiving significant praise for his performance. The USA played against Latvia a...
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36% Bias Score
Chargers Clinch Playoff Berth After Dominant Victory Over Patriots
The Los Angeles Chargers secured a playoff spot with a dominant 40-7 win over the New England Patriots on Saturday, marking a remarkable turnaround under new coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz, who implemented a comprehensive organizational restructuring after a 5-12 season.
Chargers Clinch Playoff Berth After Dominant Victory Over Patriots
The Los Angeles Chargers secured a playoff spot with a dominant 40-7 win over the New England Patriots on Saturday, marking a remarkable turnaround under new coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz, who implemented a comprehensive organizational restructuring after a 5-12 season.
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44% Bias Score
Deadliest Air Crash of 2024 in South Korea
A plane carrying 181 passengers crashed in Muan, South Korea on August 11th, 2024, killing almost everyone on board after veering off the runway and hitting a concrete wall; this follows other fatal air accidents throughout 2024, including incidents in Japan, Canada, Kenya, Iran, Thailand, Malawi, F...
Deadliest Air Crash of 2024 in South Korea
A plane carrying 181 passengers crashed in Muan, South Korea on August 11th, 2024, killing almost everyone on board after veering off the runway and hitting a concrete wall; this follows other fatal air accidents throughout 2024, including incidents in Japan, Canada, Kenya, Iran, Thailand, Malawi, F...
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48% Bias Score
Syria's Post-Assad Transition: Four-Year Election Delay Announced
Syrian rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa announced on Al Arabiya that elections are not expected for four years due to the need for a new constitution, which will take approximately three years to draft. The announcement follows the overthrow of Assad's regime by the HTS earlier this month.
Syria's Post-Assad Transition: Four-Year Election Delay Announced
Syrian rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa announced on Al Arabiya that elections are not expected for four years due to the need for a new constitution, which will take approximately three years to draft. The announcement follows the overthrow of Assad's regime by the HTS earlier this month.
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48% Bias Score
Netanyahu to Undergo Surgery Amidst Regional Conflicts and Corruption Trial
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will undergo prostate surgery on Sunday due to a urinary tract infection, amidst ongoing military operations against Houthi rebels in Yemen and a domestic corruption trial.
Netanyahu to Undergo Surgery Amidst Regional Conflicts and Corruption Trial
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will undergo prostate surgery on Sunday due to a urinary tract infection, amidst ongoing military operations against Houthi rebels in Yemen and a domestic corruption trial.
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52% Bias Score
Fashion Industry Regresses on Size Inclusivity
A concerning trend of declining size inclusivity in the fashion industry is causing body shaming of celebrities and a lack of representation for plus-size models on runways, despite prior pushes for body positivity.
Fashion Industry Regresses on Size Inclusivity
A concerning trend of declining size inclusivity in the fashion industry is causing body shaming of celebrities and a lack of representation for plus-size models on runways, despite prior pushes for body positivity.
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60% Bias Score
US Productivity Surge Fuels Economic Growth Amidst Cooling Job Market
US productivity is surging, at least 2% quarterly growth this year, fueling strong economic growth despite easing inflation and a cooling job market; this contrasts with slower growth in Europe and Canada, partially attributed to pandemic-era government support and resulting business adaptations.
US Productivity Surge Fuels Economic Growth Amidst Cooling Job Market
US productivity is surging, at least 2% quarterly growth this year, fueling strong economic growth despite easing inflation and a cooling job market; this contrasts with slower growth in Europe and Canada, partially attributed to pandemic-era government support and resulting business adaptations.
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36% Bias Score