December 2024
January 2025
TikTok Ban Threatens \$1 Billion in Small Business Revenue
A potential TikTok ban in the US could cost small businesses over \$1 billion in monthly revenue, forcing them to migrate to other platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, though concerns remain about maintaining reach and ease of use.
TikTok Ban Threatens \$1 Billion in Small Business Revenue
A potential TikTok ban in the US could cost small businesses over \$1 billion in monthly revenue, forcing them to migrate to other platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, though concerns remain about maintaining reach and ease of use.
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48% Bias Score
EU Sanctions Georgia Over Human Rights Concerns
Germany, France, and Poland condemned the violence in Georgia following the inauguration of Mikheil Kavelashvili, citing human rights violations and announcing sanctions, including the suspension of visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and a review of further aid, in response to the ruling party'...
EU Sanctions Georgia Over Human Rights Concerns
Germany, France, and Poland condemned the violence in Georgia following the inauguration of Mikheil Kavelashvili, citing human rights violations and announcing sanctions, including the suspension of visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and a review of further aid, in response to the ruling party'...
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56% Bias Score
Nine UK Special Forces Members Under Investigation for War Crimes
Nine UK special forces members face potential war crime prosecutions for two separate incidents in Syria, with one case involving eight individuals and another one, while a separate case involving a special forces member in Afghanistan is also under review by the Service Prosecuting Authority.
Nine UK Special Forces Members Under Investigation for War Crimes
Nine UK special forces members face potential war crime prosecutions for two separate incidents in Syria, with one case involving eight individuals and another one, while a separate case involving a special forces member in Afghanistan is also under review by the Service Prosecuting Authority.
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40% Bias Score
Undocumented Immigrant Charged with Murder After Setting Fire to Woman on NYC Subway
On December 22, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, a 33-year-old undocumented immigrant, allegedly set fire to Debrina Kawam, 57, while she slept on a Brooklyn subway; Kawam died, and Zapeta-Calil faces murder and arson charges.
Undocumented Immigrant Charged with Murder After Setting Fire to Woman on NYC Subway
On December 22, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, a 33-year-old undocumented immigrant, allegedly set fire to Debrina Kawam, 57, while she slept on a Brooklyn subway; Kawam died, and Zapeta-Calil faces murder and arson charges.
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32% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Threatens \$1 Billion in Small Business Revenue
A potential TikTok ban by January 19th could cost small businesses over \$1 billion in monthly revenue, forcing them to migrate to other platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, potentially impacting their ability to reach customers, especially teens.
TikTok Ban Threatens \$1 Billion in Small Business Revenue
A potential TikTok ban by January 19th could cost small businesses over \$1 billion in monthly revenue, forcing them to migrate to other platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, potentially impacting their ability to reach customers, especially teens.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Hundreds of New Species Discovered in 2024, Highlighting Biodiversity Crisis
In 2024, scientists discovered hundreds of new species across various locations, including a pygmy pipehorse in the Indian Ocean, a vegetarian piranha in Brazil, and a toothy fungus in England, underscoring the vast unknown biodiversity and urgent need for conservation.
Hundreds of New Species Discovered in 2024, Highlighting Biodiversity Crisis
In 2024, scientists discovered hundreds of new species across various locations, including a pygmy pipehorse in the Indian Ocean, a vegetarian piranha in Brazil, and a toothy fungus in England, underscoring the vast unknown biodiversity and urgent need for conservation.
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12% Bias Score
31 Bodies Found in Mass Graves Amid Cartel Violence in Chiapas, Mexico
Mexican authorities discovered 31 bodies in 25 clandestine graves in Chiapas state's Frailesca region during an operation to quell cartel violence; the discovery follows a turf war between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel, highlighting the region's status as a major smuggling...
31 Bodies Found in Mass Graves Amid Cartel Violence in Chiapas, Mexico
Mexican authorities discovered 31 bodies in 25 clandestine graves in Chiapas state's Frailesca region during an operation to quell cartel violence; the discovery follows a turf war between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel, highlighting the region's status as a major smuggling...
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44% Bias Score
Myanmar Census Shows Population Drop Amid Civil War
Myanmar's military government announced a provisional census result of 51.3 million, a decrease from the 2014 count, due to security challenges and incomplete data collection in over half the country's townships; this data will inform voter lists for a planned 2024 election amid widespread civil war...
Myanmar Census Shows Population Drop Amid Civil War
Myanmar's military government announced a provisional census result of 51.3 million, a decrease from the 2014 count, due to security challenges and incomplete data collection in over half the country's townships; this data will inform voter lists for a planned 2024 election amid widespread civil war...
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32% Bias Score
Netanyahu Leaves Hospital to Secure Budget Vote Amidst Government Divisions
Two days after prostate surgery, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left a Jerusalem hospital against medical advice to help pass a controversial budget bill by a single vote, highlighting deep divisions within his right-wing government, before returning to the hospital for continued recovery...
Netanyahu Leaves Hospital to Secure Budget Vote Amidst Government Divisions
Two days after prostate surgery, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left a Jerusalem hospital against medical advice to help pass a controversial budget bill by a single vote, highlighting deep divisions within his right-wing government, before returning to the hospital for continued recovery...
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52% Bias Score
Egypt's Tourism Revenue Surges to \$14 Billion Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
Egypt's tourism revenue exceeded \$14 billion in 11 months, a 7.8% increase fueled by 14.3 million tourist arrivals and 151.3 million tourist nights; this growth is attributed to increased tourist numbers from various countries but is also threatened by regional geopolitical instability.
Egypt's Tourism Revenue Surges to \$14 Billion Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
Egypt's tourism revenue exceeded \$14 billion in 11 months, a 7.8% increase fueled by 14.3 million tourist arrivals and 151.3 million tourist nights; this growth is attributed to increased tourist numbers from various countries but is also threatened by regional geopolitical instability.
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36% Bias Score
Military Appeals Court Rejects Austin's Attempt to Overturn 9/11 Plea Deals
A US military appeals court on Monday night rejected Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's attempt to nullify plea deals for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other 9/11 co-defendants, allowing the agreements to proceed; these agreements will see the men plead guilty in exchange for life sentences, avoiding...
Military Appeals Court Rejects Austin's Attempt to Overturn 9/11 Plea Deals
A US military appeals court on Monday night rejected Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's attempt to nullify plea deals for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other 9/11 co-defendants, allowing the agreements to proceed; these agreements will see the men plead guilty in exchange for life sentences, avoiding...
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32% Bias Score
Carter's 77-Year Marriage: A Political Partnership and a Life of Service
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's 77-year marriage, ending with her death in November 2023, was a unique political partnership that took them to the White House and beyond into a life of dedicated public service, marked by modesty in their post-presidency.
Carter's 77-Year Marriage: A Political Partnership and a Life of Service
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's 77-year marriage, ending with her death in November 2023, was a unique political partnership that took them to the White House and beyond into a life of dedicated public service, marked by modesty in their post-presidency.
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44% Bias Score