December 2024
January 2025
EG Group Plans $14.3 Billion US IPO
EG Group, founded by the Issa brothers and partnered with TDR Capital, plans a $14.3 billion (£11.4 billion) initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S. in 2025, representing its largest market with nearly 1,500 convenience stores across 30 states, highlighting the London Stock Exchange's struggles to...
EG Group Plans $14.3 Billion US IPO
EG Group, founded by the Issa brothers and partnered with TDR Capital, plans a $14.3 billion (£11.4 billion) initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S. in 2025, representing its largest market with nearly 1,500 convenience stores across 30 states, highlighting the London Stock Exchange's struggles to...
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48% Bias Score
Biden Commutes Death Sentence of South Carolina Double Murderer, Sparking Outrage
Brandon Council, convicted of the 2017 double murder of two Conway, South Carolina bank employees, had his death sentence commuted to life in prison by President Biden, prompting a compassionate release motion and widespread outrage from victims' families and Republican politicians.
Biden Commutes Death Sentence of South Carolina Double Murderer, Sparking Outrage
Brandon Council, convicted of the 2017 double murder of two Conway, South Carolina bank employees, had his death sentence commuted to life in prison by President Biden, prompting a compassionate release motion and widespread outrage from victims' families and Republican politicians.
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56% Bias Score
UK Politics in 2025: Challenges and Uncertainties
The UK faces a politically turbulent 2025 with the Labour government grappling with economic woes and public discontent, while opposition parties strategize, and the global scene is further complicated by Donald Trump's presidency.
UK Politics in 2025: Challenges and Uncertainties
The UK faces a politically turbulent 2025 with the Labour government grappling with economic woes and public discontent, while opposition parties strategize, and the global scene is further complicated by Donald Trump's presidency.
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28% Bias Score
Chinese Hacker Breaches US Treasury Payroll System
On December 8th, a Chinese government-linked hacker breached the US Treasury Department's payroll system, accessing employee computers and non-sensitive documents via a vendor password compromise; the Treasury Department is investigating with the FBI and law enforcement.
Chinese Hacker Breaches US Treasury Payroll System
On December 8th, a Chinese government-linked hacker breached the US Treasury Department's payroll system, accessing employee computers and non-sensitive documents via a vendor password compromise; the Treasury Department is investigating with the FBI and law enforcement.
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44% Bias Score
H-1B Visas: Fewer Approvals in 2023 Amidst Political Debate
In the 2023 fiscal year, the US approved 386,000 H-1B visa applications—a decrease from 2022—amidst a political debate over the program's impact on American workers. The program, which allows US companies to hire skilled foreign workers, has seen increased scrutiny and fluctuating approval rates und...
H-1B Visas: Fewer Approvals in 2023 Amidst Political Debate
In the 2023 fiscal year, the US approved 386,000 H-1B visa applications—a decrease from 2022—amidst a political debate over the program's impact on American workers. The program, which allows US companies to hire skilled foreign workers, has seen increased scrutiny and fluctuating approval rates und...
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36% Bias Score
Trinidad and Tobago Declares State of Emergency Amidst Gang Violence Spike
Trinidad and Tobago declared a state of emergency on Monday, granting police expanded powers to combat gang violence following a weekend shooting that triggered reprisal killings, leaving six dead and prompting fears of further attacks.
Trinidad and Tobago Declares State of Emergency Amidst Gang Violence Spike
Trinidad and Tobago declared a state of emergency on Monday, granting police expanded powers to combat gang violence following a weekend shooting that triggered reprisal killings, leaving six dead and prompting fears of further attacks.
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40% Bias Score
French Spousal Rape Case: 17 Accomplices Appeal, Retrial Scheduled
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years for drugging and raping his wife with 50 accomplices; 17 accomplices are appealing, leading to a retrial in late 2025 and renewed trauma for the victim, who has become a symbol for victims of sexual violence.
French Spousal Rape Case: 17 Accomplices Appeal, Retrial Scheduled
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years for drugging and raping his wife with 50 accomplices; 17 accomplices are appealing, leading to a retrial in late 2025 and renewed trauma for the victim, who has become a symbol for victims of sexual violence.
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44% Bias Score
Biden Orders Federal Closure for Carter's Funeral
President Biden declared January 9th a National Day of Mourning and closed all federal executive departments and agencies in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who will lie in state at the Capitol Rotunda before burial at Washington National Cathedral.
Biden Orders Federal Closure for Carter's Funeral
President Biden declared January 9th a National Day of Mourning and closed all federal executive departments and agencies in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who will lie in state at the Capitol Rotunda before burial at Washington National Cathedral.
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48% Bias Score
Panama Regains Control of Panama Canal
On December 31, 1999, Panama officially regained control of the Panama Canal from the United States, ending a long period of US control marked by protests and violence, culminating in a peaceful transfer of sovereignty.
Panama Regains Control of Panama Canal
On December 31, 1999, Panama officially regained control of the Panama Canal from the United States, ending a long period of US control marked by protests and violence, culminating in a peaceful transfer of sovereignty.
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44% Bias Score
Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Record-Breaking Year: 110 Shows Fueled by Saltburn
Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor performed a record-breaking 110 shows in 2024, fueled by the resurgence of her song "Murder on the Dancefloor" after its inclusion in the film Saltburn; this led to her US tour debut and high-profile performances.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Record-Breaking Year: 110 Shows Fueled by Saltburn
Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor performed a record-breaking 110 shows in 2024, fueled by the resurgence of her song "Murder on the Dancefloor" after its inclusion in the film Saltburn; this led to her US tour debut and high-profile performances.
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24% Bias Score
Syria's Transitional Government Integrates Foreign Jihadi Fighters into Military
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Syria's transitional government, led by Ahmad Shreim, is reportedly integrating foreign jihadi fighters into its military, raising international concern; concurrently, the National Coalition for Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces has not been invited to na...
Syria's Transitional Government Integrates Foreign Jihadi Fighters into Military
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Syria's transitional government, led by Ahmad Shreim, is reportedly integrating foreign jihadi fighters into its military, raising international concern; concurrently, the National Coalition for Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces has not been invited to na...
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40% Bias Score
Kenya: Dozens Arrested Amid Protests Over Alleged Abductions
Dozens of protesters, including opposition figures, were arrested in Kenya on Monday during anti-government demonstrations against alleged abductions of critics, prompting condemnation from human rights groups who reported police brutality and denial of legal representation; a High Court directive o...
Kenya: Dozens Arrested Amid Protests Over Alleged Abductions
Dozens of protesters, including opposition figures, were arrested in Kenya on Monday during anti-government demonstrations against alleged abductions of critics, prompting condemnation from human rights groups who reported police brutality and denial of legal representation; a High Court directive o...
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48% Bias Score