December 2024
January 2025
Putin's 25 Years: Ukraine War, Trump, and Uncertain Future
On December 31, 1999, Boris Yeltsin unexpectedly resigned, appointing Vladimir Putin as Russia's president. Now, 25 years later, Putin's grip on power appears strong despite the war in Ukraine and the incoming Trump administration's promise to end the conflict.
Putin's 25 Years: Ukraine War, Trump, and Uncertain Future
On December 31, 1999, Boris Yeltsin unexpectedly resigned, appointing Vladimir Putin as Russia's president. Now, 25 years later, Putin's grip on power appears strong despite the war in Ukraine and the incoming Trump administration's promise to end the conflict.
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52% Bias Score
Ukraine Downs Russian Helicopter with Drone Boat Missile
On December 31, 2024, a Ukrainian Magura V5 drone boat successfully used repurposed R-73 air-to-air missiles to shoot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter near Cape Tarkhankut in the Black Sea, marking a significant advancement in asymmetric naval warfare.
Ukraine Downs Russian Helicopter with Drone Boat Missile
On December 31, 2024, a Ukrainian Magura V5 drone boat successfully used repurposed R-73 air-to-air missiles to shoot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter near Cape Tarkhankut in the Black Sea, marking a significant advancement in asymmetric naval warfare.
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40% Bias Score
Jeju Air Flight 2216 Crash Kills 179 in South Korea"
Jeju Air Flight 2216 from Bangkok crashed in Muan, South Korea on Sunday, killing 175 passengers and four crew members; two flight attendants survived; the government is working to identify the bodies and provide support to families while investigating the cause of the crash.
Jeju Air Flight 2216 Crash Kills 179 in South Korea"
Jeju Air Flight 2216 from Bangkok crashed in Muan, South Korea on Sunday, killing 175 passengers and four crew members; two flight attendants survived; the government is working to identify the bodies and provide support to families while investigating the cause of the crash.
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24% Bias Score
Jimmy Carter Dies at 100: Plains, Georgia Prepares for Funeral
Former President Jimmy Carter, 100, died in his hometown of Plains, Georgia on Sunday, prompting tributes and preparations for his funeral in the small town he served as a local leader and on the world stage as an advocate for peace and human rights.
Jimmy Carter Dies at 100: Plains, Georgia Prepares for Funeral
Former President Jimmy Carter, 100, died in his hometown of Plains, Georgia on Sunday, prompting tributes and preparations for his funeral in the small town he served as a local leader and on the world stage as an advocate for peace and human rights.
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40% Bias Score
South Korean Court Approves Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
A South Korean court approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday, following his impeachment and declaration of martial law, marking the first time a sitting president faces such charges of abuse of power and inciting rebellion.
South Korean Court Approves Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
A South Korean court approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday, following his impeachment and declaration of martial law, marking the first time a sitting president faces such charges of abuse of power and inciting rebellion.
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40% 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.
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44% Bias Score
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury Systems
Chinese state-sponsored hackers exploited a vulnerability in a third-party cybersecurity provider, BeyondTrust, gaining access to unclassified documents on US Treasury Department workstations in early December 2023, prompting investigations by the FBI and CISA.
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury Systems
Chinese state-sponsored hackers exploited a vulnerability in a third-party cybersecurity provider, BeyondTrust, gaining access to unclassified documents on US Treasury Department workstations in early December 2023, prompting investigations by the FBI and CISA.
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44% Bias Score
US Stocks Poised for Historic Two-Year Gain
US stocks are on track for a rare feat, with the S&P 500 projected to gain over 20% in 2024 after a 24% rise in 2023, driven by cooling inflation, strong consumer spending, and the performance of tech giants like the 'Magnificent Seven'.
US Stocks Poised for Historic Two-Year Gain
US stocks are on track for a rare feat, with the S&P 500 projected to gain over 20% in 2024 after a 24% rise in 2023, driven by cooling inflation, strong consumer spending, and the performance of tech giants like the 'Magnificent Seven'.
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44% Bias Score
South Korea Plane Crash: 179 Dead, Pre-Flight Checks Showed No Problems
A Jeju Air passenger plane crashed in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 people after its landing gear failed to deploy; pre-flight checks showed no problems, according to the airline, and the investigation into the deadliest air accident in the country's history continues.
South Korea Plane Crash: 179 Dead, Pre-Flight Checks Showed No Problems
A Jeju Air passenger plane crashed in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 people after its landing gear failed to deploy; pre-flight checks showed no problems, according to the airline, and the investigation into the deadliest air accident in the country's history continues.
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44% Bias Score
South Korean Court Approves Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon
A South Korean court approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday, following his declaration of martial law, impeachment by parliament, and refusal to cooperate with investigations into charges of abuse of power and inciting rebellion.
South Korean Court Approves Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon
A South Korean court approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday, following his declaration of martial law, impeachment by parliament, and refusal to cooperate with investigations into charges of abuse of power and inciting rebellion.
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44% Bias Score
COP29: China-EU Cooperation Secures New $300 Billion Climate Finance Goal
COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, resulted in a new $300 billion climate finance goal for developing nations, with China and the EU playing pivotal roles in securing the agreement despite geopolitical complexities and loose funding requirements.
COP29: China-EU Cooperation Secures New $300 Billion Climate Finance Goal
COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, resulted in a new $300 billion climate finance goal for developing nations, with China and the EU playing pivotal roles in securing the agreement despite geopolitical complexities and loose funding requirements.
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48% 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.
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48% Bias Score