December 2024
January 2025
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, EU Prepared
Ukraine ended Russian gas transit on January 1st, impacting Slovakia and Moldova, while the EU stated preparedness for this scenario and Germany reaffirmed support for Ukraine; Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners, and attacks occurred in Lgow, Sewastopol, and Smolensk.
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, EU Prepared
Ukraine ended Russian gas transit on January 1st, impacting Slovakia and Moldova, while the EU stated preparedness for this scenario and Germany reaffirmed support for Ukraine; Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners, and attacks occurred in Lgow, Sewastopol, and Smolensk.
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36% Bias Score
750 Million Android Devices Vulnerable to Attack as Google Enhances Security
Over 750 million Android devices are vulnerable to attack due to outdated operating systems, prompting Google to implement the Play Integrity API in 2025, which will improve security but may render older devices incompatible with certain apps.
750 Million Android Devices Vulnerable to Attack as Google Enhances Security
Over 750 million Android devices are vulnerable to attack due to outdated operating systems, prompting Google to implement the Play Integrity API in 2025, which will improve security but may render older devices incompatible with certain apps.
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52% Bias Score
Hamas Weaponizes Gaza Hospitals, Forcing IDF to Act
John Spencer, a leading urban warfare expert, revealed Hamas's transformation of Gaza's healthcare system into a military apparatus, forcing the IDF to conduct operations within hospitals while adhering to international law, despite facing criticism from international organizations.
Hamas Weaponizes Gaza Hospitals, Forcing IDF to Act
John Spencer, a leading urban warfare expert, revealed Hamas's transformation of Gaza's healthcare system into a military apparatus, forcing the IDF to conduct operations within hospitals while adhering to international law, despite facing criticism from international organizations.
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52% Bias Score
Belgrade School Shooting: Parents Convicted, Underscoring Gun Control Debate
In Belgrade, Serbia, a 13-year-old boy killed nine students and a guard at Vladislav Ribnikar primary school on May 3, 2023, using his father's gun; his parents received prison sentences for negligence, and a separate mass shooting occurred the following day.
Belgrade School Shooting: Parents Convicted, Underscoring Gun Control Debate
In Belgrade, Serbia, a 13-year-old boy killed nine students and a guard at Vladislav Ribnikar primary school on May 3, 2023, using his father's gun; his parents received prison sentences for negligence, and a separate mass shooting occurred the following day.
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36% Bias Score
Madoff Victim Fund Completes Final $4.3 Billion Payout
The Madoff Victim Fund concluded its final $131.4 million payout on Monday, concluding a decade-long effort to return $4.3 billion to 40,930 victims of Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme, recovering an average of 93.71% of proven losses.
Madoff Victim Fund Completes Final $4.3 Billion Payout
The Madoff Victim Fund concluded its final $131.4 million payout on Monday, concluding a decade-long effort to return $4.3 billion to 40,930 victims of Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme, recovering an average of 93.71% of proven losses.
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36% Bias Score
Australian Tech and Healthcare Stocks Soar in 2024
Australian technology and healthcare stocks soared in 2024, with ZipCo leading at 364% growth, followed by Life360 (201%), Sigma Healthcare (163%), Pro Medicus (166%), and Telix Pharma (146%), significantly outpacing the S&P/ASX200's 7.6% increase, driven by investor confidence and demographic trend...
Australian Tech and Healthcare Stocks Soar in 2024
Australian technology and healthcare stocks soared in 2024, with ZipCo leading at 364% growth, followed by Life360 (201%), Sigma Healthcare (163%), Pro Medicus (166%), and Telix Pharma (146%), significantly outpacing the S&P/ASX200's 7.6% increase, driven by investor confidence and demographic trend...
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine Downs Russian Helicopter with Drone Boat Missile
On December 31, 2024, a Ukrainian Magura V5 drone boat successfully used repurposed R-73 air-to-air missiles to shoot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter near Cape Tarkhankut in the Black Sea, marking a significant advancement in asymmetric naval warfare.
Ukraine Downs Russian Helicopter with Drone Boat Missile
On December 31, 2024, a Ukrainian Magura V5 drone boat successfully used repurposed R-73 air-to-air missiles to shoot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter near Cape Tarkhankut in the Black Sea, marking a significant advancement in asymmetric naval warfare.
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40% Bias Score
Jeju Air Crash Kills 175: Airport Design Under Scrutiny
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at South Korea's Muan International Airport, killing 175 passengers and four crew members; investigations are underway focusing on possible pilot error, control system issues, and airport design flaws.
Jeju Air Crash Kills 175: Airport Design Under Scrutiny
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at South Korea's Muan International Airport, killing 175 passengers and four crew members; investigations are underway focusing on possible pilot error, control system issues, and airport design flaws.
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32% Bias Score
South Korea Boeing 737 Crash Kills 179, Prompts Safety Inspections
A Boeing 737-800, operated by Jeju Air, crashed in South Korea on January 1, 2024, killing 179 people, prompting nationwide safety inspections of similar aircraft and raising concerns about disaster management amidst political turmoil.
South Korea Boeing 737 Crash Kills 179, Prompts Safety Inspections
A Boeing 737-800, operated by Jeju Air, crashed in South Korea on January 1, 2024, killing 179 people, prompting nationwide safety inspections of similar aircraft and raising concerns about disaster management amidst political turmoil.
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40% Bias Score
Burch's Return Boosts Oregon's Defense in Rose Bowl Showdown
Oregon's defensive end Jordan Burch, who missed their first game against Ohio State due to injury, will return for the Rose Bowl, significantly bolstering their already strong pass rush unit; Ohio State's offensive line has faced significant injury issues throughout the season.
Burch's Return Boosts Oregon's Defense in Rose Bowl Showdown
Oregon's defensive end Jordan Burch, who missed their first game against Ohio State due to injury, will return for the Rose Bowl, significantly bolstering their already strong pass rush unit; Ohio State's offensive line has faced significant injury issues throughout the season.
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32% Bias Score
Magdeburg Terror Attack Prompts Scholz's Call for German Unity"
A terror attack at Magdeburg's Christmas market on December 24, 2024, killed 5 and injured over 200, prompting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to call for national unity and investigations into potential security failures in his New Year's address; Scholz also addressed economic challenges and upcomin...
Magdeburg Terror Attack Prompts Scholz's Call for German Unity"
A terror attack at Magdeburg's Christmas market on December 24, 2024, killed 5 and injured over 200, prompting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to call for national unity and investigations into potential security failures in his New Year's address; Scholz also addressed economic challenges and upcomin...
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32% Bias Score
Over One Million Australians to Receive Increased Centrelink Payments
Starting January 1st, 2024, over one million Australians will receive increased Centrelink payments, ranging from $15 to $54 per fortnight, exceeding recent inflation rates and impacting university students, carers, and disability recipients; this is linked to the June quarter's consumer price index...
Over One Million Australians to Receive Increased Centrelink Payments
Starting January 1st, 2024, over one million Australians will receive increased Centrelink payments, ranging from $15 to $54 per fortnight, exceeding recent inflation rates and impacting university students, carers, and disability recipients; this is linked to the June quarter's consumer price index...
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40% Bias Score