December 2024
January 2025
Manipur Chief Minister Apologizes for Ethnic Violence, Seeks Reconciliation
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh apologized for ethnic violence since May 2023, causing over 60,000 displacements and 5,000 weapon thefts, appealing for peace and normalcy by 2025 amidst ongoing clashes between Meitei and Kuki communities despite federal government intervention.
Manipur Chief Minister Apologizes for Ethnic Violence, Seeks Reconciliation
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh apologized for ethnic violence since May 2023, causing over 60,000 displacements and 5,000 weapon thefts, appealing for peace and normalcy by 2025 amidst ongoing clashes between Meitei and Kuki communities despite federal government intervention.
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36% Bias Score
Coastal Erosion Displaces Thousands in Papua New Guinea
Rising sea levels and coastal erosion in Papua New Guinea's Gulf province have displaced approximately 40,000 people since 2015, impacting their fishing and farming livelihoods and creating a humanitarian crisis, while a proposed sand mining project threatens to worsen the situation.
Coastal Erosion Displaces Thousands in Papua New Guinea
Rising sea levels and coastal erosion in Papua New Guinea's Gulf province have displaced approximately 40,000 people since 2015, impacting their fishing and farming livelihoods and creating a humanitarian crisis, while a proposed sand mining project threatens to worsen the situation.
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28% Bias Score
2,297 Australian Parent Visa Applicants Died While Waiting for Approval
Over the past three years, 2,297 individuals applying for Australian parent visas died while waiting for approval, with processing times for some visas extending to 31 years; the government is considering options including a lottery system.
2,297 Australian Parent Visa Applicants Died While Waiting for Approval
Over the past three years, 2,297 individuals applying for Australian parent visas died while waiting for approval, with processing times for some visas extending to 31 years; the government is considering options including a lottery system.
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56% Bias Score
2024: Crisis Hits European Industrial Giants
In 2024, European industrial giants like Volkswagen, facing challenges from the shift to electric vehicles and Asian competition, experienced significant setbacks, including plant closures, bankruptcies, and massive layoffs, revealing systemic issues within European industry.
2024: Crisis Hits European Industrial Giants
In 2024, European industrial giants like Volkswagen, facing challenges from the shift to electric vehicles and Asian competition, experienced significant setbacks, including plant closures, bankruptcies, and massive layoffs, revealing systemic issues within European industry.
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56% Bias Score
Xi and Putin Celebrate Deepening China-Russia Ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged New Year greetings, highlighting the strengthened relationship between their countries in 2024, marked by three personal meetings and increased cooperation across various sectors, despite the volatile international situation...
Xi and Putin Celebrate Deepening China-Russia Ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged New Year greetings, highlighting the strengthened relationship between their countries in 2024, marked by three personal meetings and increased cooperation across various sectors, despite the volatile international situation...
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52% Bias Score
Soaring Credit Card Defaults Signal U.S. Economic Vulnerability
U.S. credit card defaults reached a 14-year high in the first nine months of 2024, with $46 billion in write-offs—a 50% increase from 2023—raising concerns about the economy's stability and highlighting the disproportionate impact on low-income households.
Soaring Credit Card Defaults Signal U.S. Economic Vulnerability
U.S. credit card defaults reached a 14-year high in the first nine months of 2024, with $46 billion in write-offs—a 50% increase from 2023—raising concerns about the economy's stability and highlighting the disproportionate impact on low-income households.
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44% Bias Score
Algerian Novelist Imprisoned, Exposing Crackdown on Free Speech
Franco-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal, winner of several prestigious literary awards, was arrested in Algiers on November 16th and charged with "attacking state security," sparking international outrage and highlighting strained Franco-Algerian relations.
Algerian Novelist Imprisoned, Exposing Crackdown on Free Speech
Franco-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal, winner of several prestigious literary awards, was arrested in Algiers on November 16th and charged with "attacking state security," sparking international outrage and highlighting strained Franco-Algerian relations.
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40% Bias Score
\$1 Million+ Salaries Needed to Buy Homes in Five California Cities
Realtor.com research reveals that annual salaries exceeding \$1 million are needed to afford homes in five California cities (Atherton, Montecito, Malibu, Hillsborough, Los Altos Hills) due to high home prices and a 30 percent income rule for housing.
\$1 Million+ Salaries Needed to Buy Homes in Five California Cities
Realtor.com research reveals that annual salaries exceeding \$1 million are needed to afford homes in five California cities (Atherton, Montecito, Malibu, Hillsborough, Los Altos Hills) due to high home prices and a 30 percent income rule for housing.
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56% Bias Score
Economist Predicts Negative Economic Impact of Restricting Immigration in 2025
The Economist predicts that in 2025, many countries will attempt to restrict immigration to appease voters, which will negatively impact their economies; however, countries like Japan plan to welcome immigrants to address labor shortages.
Economist Predicts Negative Economic Impact of Restricting Immigration in 2025
The Economist predicts that in 2025, many countries will attempt to restrict immigration to appease voters, which will negatively impact their economies; however, countries like Japan plan to welcome immigrants to address labor shortages.
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52% Bias Score
Arrest Warrant Issued for Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol
Following a controversial declaration of martial law on December 3rd, suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol faces an arrest warrant due to an ongoing investigation that includes allegations of ordering the military to use weapons if necessary to quell parliamentary opposition, resulting in ...
Arrest Warrant Issued for Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol
Following a controversial declaration of martial law on December 3rd, suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol faces an arrest warrant due to an ongoing investigation that includes allegations of ordering the military to use weapons if necessary to quell parliamentary opposition, resulting in ...
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48% Bias Score
Sails Return to Slash Shipping Emissions
Facing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, the shipping industry is reviving sail technology, with Hurtigruten's new cruise ship featuring large retractable sails and solar panels aiming for zero emissions by 2026, and Cargill's Pyxis Ocean demonstrating significant fuel savings using wind-powered ...
Sails Return to Slash Shipping Emissions
Facing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, the shipping industry is reviving sail technology, with Hurtigruten's new cruise ship featuring large retractable sails and solar panels aiming for zero emissions by 2026, and Cargill's Pyxis Ocean demonstrating significant fuel savings using wind-powered ...
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32% Bias Score
Würth Group Founder Retires, Grandson Takes Helm Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Reinhold Würth, founder of the billion-euro Würth Group, is retiring at the end of 2024, handing leadership to his grandson Benjamin, who plans to continue the family legacy while navigating economic challenges including a projected 2% revenue drop and a significant profit decrease in 2024.
Würth Group Founder Retires, Grandson Takes Helm Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Reinhold Würth, founder of the billion-euro Würth Group, is retiring at the end of 2024, handing leadership to his grandson Benjamin, who plans to continue the family legacy while navigating economic challenges including a projected 2% revenue drop and a significant profit decrease in 2024.
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44% Bias Score