December 2024
January 2025
Netanyahu Leaves Hospital to Secure Crucial Vote Amidst Coalition Divisions
Following prostate surgery, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left the hospital against medical advice to ensure the passage of a controversial budget law by a single vote, highlighting deep divisions within his right-wing coalition government.
Netanyahu Leaves Hospital to Secure Crucial Vote Amidst Coalition Divisions
Following prostate surgery, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left the hospital against medical advice to ensure the passage of a controversial budget law by a single vote, highlighting deep divisions within his right-wing coalition government.
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48% Bias Score
Zimbabwe Abolishes Death Penalty, 60 on Death Row to be Re-sentenced
Zimbabwe has abolished the death penalty, freeing approximately 60 prisoners on death row who will be re-sentenced; President Mnangagwa signed the Death Penalty Abolition Act into law on Tuesday, December 2023, following a parliamentary vote, despite concerns over a clause allowing for reinstatement...
Zimbabwe Abolishes Death Penalty, 60 on Death Row to be Re-sentenced
Zimbabwe has abolished the death penalty, freeing approximately 60 prisoners on death row who will be re-sentenced; President Mnangagwa signed the Death Penalty Abolition Act into law on Tuesday, December 2023, following a parliamentary vote, despite concerns over a clause allowing for reinstatement...
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24% Bias Score
Death of South African Dance Icon Dada Masilo
Internationally renowned South African dancer and choreographer Dada Masilo died Sunday at age 39 after a short illness; her innovative work, blending African and European dance styles, earned her numerous awards and profoundly impacted contemporary dance.
Death of South African Dance Icon Dada Masilo
Internationally renowned South African dancer and choreographer Dada Masilo died Sunday at age 39 after a short illness; her innovative work, blending African and European dance styles, earned her numerous awards and profoundly impacted contemporary dance.
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20% Bias Score
Borne Faces Backlash Over Dismissive Response to Mayotte Aid Crisis
French Education Minister Elisabeth Borne faced criticism for seemingly dismissing teachers' concerns about insufficient post-Cyclone Chido aid distribution in Mayotte on December 30th, sparking public outrage over a video showing her turning away from them.
Borne Faces Backlash Over Dismissive Response to Mayotte Aid Crisis
French Education Minister Elisabeth Borne faced criticism for seemingly dismissing teachers' concerns about insufficient post-Cyclone Chido aid distribution in Mayotte on December 30th, sparking public outrage over a video showing her turning away from them.
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52% Bias Score
S&P 500 Poised for Continued Growth Despite Economic and Political Uncertainties
The S&P 500 index is projected to rise about 24% in 2024, marking consecutive years of over 20% growth for the first time since 1998, driven by cooling inflation, Fed rate cuts, and robust investor confidence, yet the incoming Trump administration's policies present both opportunities and risks that...
S&P 500 Poised for Continued Growth Despite Economic and Political Uncertainties
The S&P 500 index is projected to rise about 24% in 2024, marking consecutive years of over 20% growth for the first time since 1998, driven by cooling inflation, Fed rate cuts, and robust investor confidence, yet the incoming Trump administration's policies present both opportunities and risks that...
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44% Bias Score
Bangladesh Protests Demand Hasina's Prosecution
In Dhaka, Bangladesh, thousands protested on Tuesday, demanding the prosecution of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for hundreds of deaths during July's uprising; the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement organized the demonstration, calling for Hasina's trial and a ban on her Awami League party; ...
Bangladesh Protests Demand Hasina's Prosecution
In Dhaka, Bangladesh, thousands protested on Tuesday, demanding the prosecution of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for hundreds of deaths during July's uprising; the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement organized the demonstration, calling for Hasina's trial and a ban on her Awami League party; ...
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56% Bias Score
Massive Power Outage Cripples Puerto Rico
A massive power outage hit Puerto Rico on New Year's Eve, leaving over 1.2 million customers without power due to a critical grid failure, highlighting the island's long-standing power infrastructure issues.
Massive Power Outage Cripples Puerto Rico
A massive power outage hit Puerto Rico on New Year's Eve, leaving over 1.2 million customers without power due to a critical grid failure, highlighting the island's long-standing power infrastructure issues.
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36% Bias Score
Pro-Russia Hackers Target French Websites
On December 31, 2023, the pro-Russia hacking group NoName launched DDoS attacks against at least 23 French city and departmental websites, including Marseille and Haute-Garonne, in retaliation for France's support of Ukraine; the Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation.
Pro-Russia Hackers Target French Websites
On December 31, 2023, the pro-Russia hacking group NoName launched DDoS attacks against at least 23 French city and departmental websites, including Marseille and Haute-Garonne, in retaliation for France's support of Ukraine; the Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation.
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44% Bias Score
International Pressure Mounts on Georgia Amidst Post-Election Crisis
Germany, France, and Poland urged Georgia on December 31st to hold new elections and engage in a national dialogue, citing the OSCE's report confirming widespread irregularities in the October 26th elections, which triggered months of protests and violence.
International Pressure Mounts on Georgia Amidst Post-Election Crisis
Germany, France, and Poland urged Georgia on December 31st to hold new elections and engage in a national dialogue, citing the OSCE's report confirming widespread irregularities in the October 26th elections, which triggered months of protests and violence.
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36% Bias Score
Netanyahu Secures Passage of 2025 Budget Amidst Coalition Revolt
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, recovering from prostate surgery, intervened to ensure the passage of a 2025 austerity budget, narrowly avoiding collapse of his far-right coalition government due to opposition from hardline partners demanding more funding for police and opposing military ...
Netanyahu Secures Passage of 2025 Budget Amidst Coalition Revolt
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, recovering from prostate surgery, intervened to ensure the passage of a 2025 austerity budget, narrowly avoiding collapse of his far-right coalition government due to opposition from hardline partners demanding more funding for police and opposing military ...
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48% Bias Score
Appeals Court Reinstates 9/11 Plea Deals, Overruling Austin
A U.S. military appeals court rejected Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's attempt to void plea deals for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants in the 9/11 attacks, allowing the guilty pleas in exchange for life sentences to proceed; this follows more than a decade of pretrial hearings and numer...
Appeals Court Reinstates 9/11 Plea Deals, Overruling Austin
A U.S. military appeals court rejected Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's attempt to void plea deals for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants in the 9/11 attacks, allowing the guilty pleas in exchange for life sentences to proceed; this follows more than a decade of pretrial hearings and numer...
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32% Bias Score
Mexico Imposes New Tariffs on Goods from Asia, Targeting Shein and Temu
Mexico's tax authority imposed new tariffs on goods from countries lacking international treaties, starting January 1st, impacting online retailers like Shein and Temu; goods from China will be subject to a 19% duty, while those from USMCA countries over \$50 will face a 17% duty, aiming to curb tax...
Mexico Imposes New Tariffs on Goods from Asia, Targeting Shein and Temu
Mexico's tax authority imposed new tariffs on goods from countries lacking international treaties, starting January 1st, impacting online retailers like Shein and Temu; goods from China will be subject to a 19% duty, while those from USMCA countries over \$50 will face a 17% duty, aiming to curb tax...
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36% Bias Score