December 2024
January 2025
Brutal Beating of Inmate Robert Brooks Sparks Outrage and Calls for Reform in New York Correctional System
Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old Black man, died on December 10th in a New York hospital after being violently beaten by correctional officers at the Marcy Correctional Facility in Oneida County, New York, sparking outrage and reigniting the debate on racism and violence in the US justice system; 13 off...
Brutal Beating of Inmate Robert Brooks Sparks Outrage and Calls for Reform in New York Correctional System
Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old Black man, died on December 10th in a New York hospital after being violently beaten by correctional officers at the Marcy Correctional Facility in Oneida County, New York, sparking outrage and reigniting the debate on racism and violence in the US justice system; 13 off...
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32% Bias Score
NATO Warns of Deadly Russian Hybrid Attacks Against Europe
A NATO official warned of dozens of Russian hybrid attacks against European countries, potentially causing significant casualties, prompting NATO to plan exercises to address the threat and define red lines.
NATO Warns of Deadly Russian Hybrid Attacks Against Europe
A NATO official warned of dozens of Russian hybrid attacks against European countries, potentially causing significant casualties, prompting NATO to plan exercises to address the threat and define red lines.
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40% Bias Score
Milanovic Leads in Croatian Presidential Election; Runoff Expected
In the Croatian presidential election, former Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic leads with 37% support, likely facing Dragan Primorac in a January 12 runoff; key issues include high inflation, corruption, and labor shortages, with the election seen as a clash between the president and prime minister.
Milanovic Leads in Croatian Presidential Election; Runoff Expected
In the Croatian presidential election, former Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic leads with 37% support, likely facing Dragan Primorac in a January 12 runoff; key issues include high inflation, corruption, and labor shortages, with the election seen as a clash between the president and prime minister.
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48% Bias Score
German Gymnastics Federation Investigates Abuse Allegations
Retired German gymnast Tabea Alt accused the German Gymnastics Federation (DTB) of systematic physical and mental abuse, prompting the DTB to launch an investigation into potential misconduct by coaches and systemic failures; Alt alleges that the abuse included disregarding medical advice and forcin...
German Gymnastics Federation Investigates Abuse Allegations
Retired German gymnast Tabea Alt accused the German Gymnastics Federation (DTB) of systematic physical and mental abuse, prompting the DTB to launch an investigation into potential misconduct by coaches and systemic failures; Alt alleges that the abuse included disregarding medical advice and forcin...
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32% Bias Score
Severe Weather System to Impact Southeast and East Coast, Following Deadly Tornadoes
A severe weather system, following deadly tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi, is expected to bring tornadoes and thunderstorms to the Southeast and East Coast on Sunday, causing power outages affecting over 180,000 people and flight delays at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Severe Weather System to Impact Southeast and East Coast, Following Deadly Tornadoes
A severe weather system, following deadly tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi, is expected to bring tornadoes and thunderstorms to the Southeast and East Coast on Sunday, causing power outages affecting over 180,000 people and flight delays at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
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24% Bias Score
Two Questions, 87% Accuracy: A Simple Test for Alcohol Addiction
A 2014 University of Leicester study reveals that two simple questions effectively diagnose alcohol addiction with 87% accuracy, targeting binge drinking and alcohol dependence; this is particularly relevant in Spain, where alcohol is deeply ingrained in the culture and over 15,000 annual alcohol-re...
Two Questions, 87% Accuracy: A Simple Test for Alcohol Addiction
A 2014 University of Leicester study reveals that two simple questions effectively diagnose alcohol addiction with 87% accuracy, targeting binge drinking and alcohol dependence; this is particularly relevant in Spain, where alcohol is deeply ingrained in the culture and over 15,000 annual alcohol-re...
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48% Bias Score
Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks Concerns in Germany
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, endorsed the AfD, a right-wing populist party, in Germany's Welt am Sonntag newspaper, raising concerns about his political influence and potential impact on German politics and elections.
Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks Concerns in Germany
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, endorsed the AfD, a right-wing populist party, in Germany's Welt am Sonntag newspaper, raising concerns about his political influence and potential impact on German politics and elections.
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64% Bias Score
85 Dead in Jeju Air Plane Crash in South Korea
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-8AS crashed in Muan, South Korea on Sunday at 9:03 am local time, killing 85 of the 181 people on board and leaving two survivors; the cause is suspected to be a bird strike combined with bad weather.
85 Dead in Jeju Air Plane Crash in South Korea
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-8AS crashed in Muan, South Korea on Sunday at 9:03 am local time, killing 85 of the 181 people on board and leaving two survivors; the cause is suspected to be a bird strike combined with bad weather.
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32% Bias Score
Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks Outrage in Germany
Elon Musk's pro-AfD column in Welt am Sonntag sparked outrage from leading German parties who accused him of interfering in their elections, while the AfD celebrated the support; the incident highlights the vulnerability of democratic processes to external influence.
Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks Outrage in Germany
Elon Musk's pro-AfD column in Welt am Sonntag sparked outrage from leading German parties who accused him of interfering in their elections, while the AfD celebrated the support; the incident highlights the vulnerability of democratic processes to external influence.
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52% Bias Score
Sextortion in Germany: Rising Cases and Disproportionate Impact on Men
Over 2,000 sextortion cases were reported in Germany in 2023, with a likely increase in 2024; men are disproportionately affected, possibly due to lower suspicion and more willingness to share intimate images; the crime often involves foreign-based organized crime groups, and underreporting is signi...
Sextortion in Germany: Rising Cases and Disproportionate Impact on Men
Over 2,000 sextortion cases were reported in Germany in 2023, with a likely increase in 2024; men are disproportionately affected, possibly due to lower suspicion and more willingness to share intimate images; the crime often involves foreign-based organized crime groups, and underreporting is signi...
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44% Bias Score
Social Media Platforms Shift AI Misinformation Responsibility to Users
Instagram and Facebook will update their terms of service on January 1, 2025, to incorporate generative AI tools, shifting responsibility for inaccurate or offensive AI-generated content to users; LinkedIn already updated its terms on November 20, 2024, reflecting a similar approach.
Social Media Platforms Shift AI Misinformation Responsibility to Users
Instagram and Facebook will update their terms of service on January 1, 2025, to incorporate generative AI tools, shifting responsibility for inaccurate or offensive AI-generated content to users; LinkedIn already updated its terms on November 20, 2024, reflecting a similar approach.
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40% Bias Score
Musk's AfD Endorsement Prompts Editor's Resignation
Elon Musk's opinion piece supporting Germany's far-right AfD party in Welt am Sonntag prompted the resignation of the paper's opinion editor, sparking a debate on free speech and billionaire influence in politics ahead of Germany's February 23rd early election.
Musk's AfD Endorsement Prompts Editor's Resignation
Elon Musk's opinion piece supporting Germany's far-right AfD party in Welt am Sonntag prompted the resignation of the paper's opinion editor, sparking a debate on free speech and billionaire influence in politics ahead of Germany's February 23rd early election.
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60% Bias Score