December 2024
January 2025
Greece's Record-Breaking Heat of 2024: An Indicator of Accelerated Climate Change
In 2024, Greece experienced its hottest year on record, with 78% of days exceeding average temperatures, impacting weather patterns and indicating accelerated climate change effects, particularly in Northern Greece.
Greece's Record-Breaking Heat of 2024: An Indicator of Accelerated Climate Change
In 2024, Greece experienced its hottest year on record, with 78% of days exceeding average temperatures, impacting weather patterns and indicating accelerated climate change effects, particularly in Northern Greece.
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24% Bias Score
Van der Poel Wins Fifth Straight Cyclocross World Cup
Mathieu van der Poel won the Besançon World Cup cyclocross race on December 27th, securing his fifth consecutive victory this season despite a delayed private jet journey; Toon Aerts finished second, reducing Van der Poel's lead in the overall standings.
Van der Poel Wins Fifth Straight Cyclocross World Cup
Mathieu van der Poel won the Besançon World Cup cyclocross race on December 27th, securing his fifth consecutive victory this season despite a delayed private jet journey; Toon Aerts finished second, reducing Van der Poel's lead in the overall standings.
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24% 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
Azerbaijan Blames Russian Ground Fire for Deadly Plane Crash
On Sunday, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev declared that ground fire in Russia caused the December 25th crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan, killing 38 and injuring 29, contradicting Russia's initial statements and prompting a Russian apology.
Azerbaijan Blames Russian Ground Fire for Deadly Plane Crash
On Sunday, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev declared that ground fire in Russia caused the December 25th crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan, killing 38 and injuring 29, contradicting Russia's initial statements and prompting a Russian apology.
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44% Bias Score
Russian Politician Reports Theft, Worsening Prison Conditions
Jailed Russian politician Alexey Gorinov reported the theft of 21,000 rubles and a warm blanket from his prison cell on December 28th, 2024, further highlighting concerns about his treatment and conditions in the Russian penal system.
Russian Politician Reports Theft, Worsening Prison Conditions
Jailed Russian politician Alexey Gorinov reported the theft of 21,000 rubles and a warm blanket from his prison cell on December 28th, 2024, further highlighting concerns about his treatment and conditions in the Russian penal system.
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28% Bias Score
Far-Right Riot Targets Asylum Seekers in Rotherham
On August 4th, a far-right riot in Rotherham, UK, targeted a Holiday Inn Express housing asylum seekers, resulting in property damage, injuries, and the displacement of 250 individuals; approximately 750 rioters clashed with 120 counter-protesters, highlighting the vulnerability of asylum seekers an...
Far-Right Riot Targets Asylum Seekers in Rotherham
On August 4th, a far-right riot in Rotherham, UK, targeted a Holiday Inn Express housing asylum seekers, resulting in property damage, injuries, and the displacement of 250 individuals; approximately 750 rioters clashed with 120 counter-protesters, highlighting the vulnerability of asylum seekers an...
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48% Bias Score
179 Killed in Jeju Air Boeing 737 Crash in South Korea
A Jeju Air Boeing 737 flight from Bangkok crashed in South Korea today, killing 179 of the 181 people on board after failing to deploy its landing gear and striking an earthen embankment at the end of the runway; the cause is under investigation.
179 Killed in Jeju Air Boeing 737 Crash in South Korea
A Jeju Air Boeing 737 flight from Bangkok crashed in South Korea today, killing 179 of the 181 people on board after failing to deploy its landing gear and striking an earthen embankment at the end of the runway; the cause is under investigation.
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40% 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
Imrali Meeting Sparks Hope for Turkish Peace, But Challenges Remain
A meeting between a DEM party delegation and Abdullah Öcalan on December 28th in Imrali prison has raised hopes for peace in Turkey's Kurdish conflict, but significant challenges remain, requiring comprehensive political and societal reforms.
Imrali Meeting Sparks Hope for Turkish Peace, But Challenges Remain
A meeting between a DEM party delegation and Abdullah Öcalan on December 28th in Imrali prison has raised hopes for peace in Turkey's Kurdish conflict, but significant challenges remain, requiring comprehensive political and societal reforms.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Re-election: Five Geopolitical Scenarios
Donald Trump's 2024 US presidential win has prompted five geopolitical scenarios from the Financial Times: a great power deal, accidental war, global anarchy, globalization without America, and successful America First. Each scenario presents unique implications for global politics and economics.
Trump's Re-election: Five Geopolitical Scenarios
Donald Trump's 2024 US presidential win has prompted five geopolitical scenarios from the Financial Times: a great power deal, accidental war, global anarchy, globalization without America, and successful America First. Each scenario presents unique implications for global politics and economics.
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52% Bias Score
Senegal's Sonko Announces Sweeping Reforms
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko unveiled a comprehensive reform plan, including economic restructuring due to a larger-than-expected national debt, a revision of a controversial amnesty law enacted under the previous administration, and potential changes to Senegal's relationship with France,...
Senegal's Sonko Announces Sweeping Reforms
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko unveiled a comprehensive reform plan, including economic restructuring due to a larger-than-expected national debt, a revision of a controversial amnesty law enacted under the previous administration, and potential changes to Senegal's relationship with France,...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Second-Term Cabinet: A Complete Overhaul
President-elect Donald Trump's second-term cabinet features a complete overhaul, excluding several high-profile members of his first administration due to policy disagreements, loyalty concerns, and the fallout from the January 6th Capitol riot.
Trump's Second-Term Cabinet: A Complete Overhaul
President-elect Donald Trump's second-term cabinet features a complete overhaul, excluding several high-profile members of his first administration due to policy disagreements, loyalty concerns, and the fallout from the January 6th Capitol riot.
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60% Bias Score