December 2024
January 2025
Trump's Re-election: Sweeping Implications for Latin America
Donald Trump's re-election sparks concerns across Latin America, with his focus on migration, drug cartels, and potential economic actions impacting relations with Mexico, Venezuela, and the Panama Canal. His close relationship with Javier Milei of Argentina adds another layer of complexity.
Trump's Re-election: Sweeping Implications for Latin America
Donald Trump's re-election sparks concerns across Latin America, with his focus on migration, drug cartels, and potential economic actions impacting relations with Mexico, Venezuela, and the Panama Canal. His close relationship with Javier Milei of Argentina adds another layer of complexity.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Chalmers Warns of Crypto-Driven Financial Crisis
Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns of systemic risks to Australia's financial system from incorporating cryptocurrencies, citing potential US deregulation under President Trump and the inherent worthlessness and volatility of crypto assets.
Chalmers Warns of Crypto-Driven Financial Crisis
Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns of systemic risks to Australia's financial system from incorporating cryptocurrencies, citing potential US deregulation under President Trump and the inherent worthlessness and volatility of crypto assets.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Carter's State Funeral Set for January 9th
Former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral will be held in Washington, D.C., on January 9th, following a national day of mourning; public viewings will occur in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., before a private burial in Plains, Georgia.
Carter's State Funeral Set for January 9th
Former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral will be held in Washington, D.C., on January 9th, following a national day of mourning; public viewings will occur in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., before a private burial in Plains, Georgia.
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28% Bias Score
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury Systems via Third-Party Software
On December 8th, a state-sponsored Chinese hacking group exploited a vulnerability in the third-party software BeyondTrust to breach US Treasury Department systems, accessing unclassified employee data; the compromised service has been taken offline.
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury Systems via Third-Party Software
On December 8th, a state-sponsored Chinese hacking group exploited a vulnerability in the third-party software BeyondTrust to breach US Treasury Department systems, accessing unclassified employee data; the compromised service has been taken offline.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Trump's Presidency: Immediate Global Impacts and European Vulnerabilities
Donald Trump's presidency is expected to begin with immediate and dramatic policy changes, including potential resolutions to the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, mass deportations, and significant import tariff increases, potentially destabilizing the global economy and creating vulnerabilities...
Trump's Presidency: Immediate Global Impacts and European Vulnerabilities
Donald Trump's presidency is expected to begin with immediate and dramatic policy changes, including potential resolutions to the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, mass deportations, and significant import tariff increases, potentially destabilizing the global economy and creating vulnerabilities...
Progress
60% Bias Score
Taliban Bans Women from Afghan NGOs, Sparking UN Concern
The Taliban banned women from working for all national and foreign NGOs in Afghanistan, prompting the UN to express deep concern over the impact on humanitarian aid and the worsening crisis, impacting a population where half are women.
Taliban Bans Women from Afghan NGOs, Sparking UN Concern
The Taliban banned women from working for all national and foreign NGOs in Afghanistan, prompting the UN to express deep concern over the impact on humanitarian aid and the worsening crisis, impacting a population where half are women.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Melbourne Doctor's Cult Leadership Leads to Increased Prison Sentence for Child Sex Abuse
A Melbourne skin doctor, Pradeep Dissanayake, established a cult and repeatedly sexually abused two 12-year-old girls, daughters of his followers; he controlled their lives, demanding hourly praise and dictating their every action; his sentence was increased to 10 years and 10 months.
Melbourne Doctor's Cult Leadership Leads to Increased Prison Sentence for Child Sex Abuse
A Melbourne skin doctor, Pradeep Dissanayake, established a cult and repeatedly sexually abused two 12-year-old girls, daughters of his followers; he controlled their lives, demanding hourly praise and dictating their every action; his sentence was increased to 10 years and 10 months.
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0% Bias Score
South Korea Plane Crash: Airport Design Questioned After 179 Deaths
On Sunday, Jeju Air Flight 7C2216, a Boeing 737-800, crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing 179 passengers and crew. The plane belly-landed with landing gear and flaps retracted, hitting a dirt mound and concrete wall, raising questions about airport design and safety.
South Korea Plane Crash: Airport Design Questioned After 179 Deaths
On Sunday, Jeju Air Flight 7C2216, a Boeing 737-800, crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing 179 passengers and crew. The plane belly-landed with landing gear and flaps retracted, hitting a dirt mound and concrete wall, raising questions about airport design and safety.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Taliban Orders Afghan NGOs to Stop Employing Women
The Taliban government in Afghanistan ordered all NGOs to stop employing women, threatening to revoke their licenses if they don't comply, escalating tensions with international aid organizations and the UN, which documented increased interference with humanitarian work; this follows a similar order...
Taliban Orders Afghan NGOs to Stop Employing Women
The Taliban government in Afghanistan ordered all NGOs to stop employing women, threatening to revoke their licenses if they don't comply, escalating tensions with international aid organizations and the UN, which documented increased interference with humanitarian work; this follows a similar order...
Progress
52% Bias Score
China Dominates Global EV Market, Forcing Western Automakers to Respond
Chinese automaker BYD overtook Tesla in 2023 global EV production with 2.4 million registrations and an 11% Chinese market share, driven by massive government investment and a comprehensive EV ecosystem, posing a major challenge to American and European automakers who are responding with cost-cuttin...
China Dominates Global EV Market, Forcing Western Automakers to Respond
Chinese automaker BYD overtook Tesla in 2023 global EV production with 2.4 million registrations and an 11% Chinese market share, driven by massive government investment and a comprehensive EV ecosystem, posing a major challenge to American and European automakers who are responding with cost-cuttin...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Jimmy Carter Dies at 100: A Life of Service and Partnership
Jimmy Carter, former US president, died at 100; his wife Rosalynn died in November 2023. Their 77-year marriage was a political and romantic partnership, marked by public service and a modest lifestyle.
Jimmy Carter Dies at 100: A Life of Service and Partnership
Jimmy Carter, former US president, died at 100; his wife Rosalynn died in November 2023. Their 77-year marriage was a political and romantic partnership, marked by public service and a modest lifestyle.
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36% Bias Score
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.
Progress
36% Bias Score