December 2024
January 2025
McBride Elected as First Openly Transgender Member of Congress
Sarah McBride, a 34-year-old Delaware Democrat, made history by becoming the first openly transgender person elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, despite facing opposition, including a proposed bathroom ban in the U.S. Capitol.
McBride Elected as First Openly Transgender Member of Congress
Sarah McBride, a 34-year-old Delaware Democrat, made history by becoming the first openly transgender person elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, despite facing opposition, including a proposed bathroom ban in the U.S. Capitol.
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24% Bias Score
Biden Sends \$2.5 Billion in Aid to Ukraine as Trump's Peace Plan Faces Rejection
President Biden approved a nearly \$2.5 billion aid package to Ukraine before President-elect Trump's inauguration; the Kremlin rejected parts of Trump's Ukraine peace plan; hundreds of prisoners of war were exchanged between Ukraine and Russia, and Azerbaijan accused Russia of downing a passenger p...
Biden Sends \$2.5 Billion in Aid to Ukraine as Trump's Peace Plan Faces Rejection
President Biden approved a nearly \$2.5 billion aid package to Ukraine before President-elect Trump's inauguration; the Kremlin rejected parts of Trump's Ukraine peace plan; hundreds of prisoners of war were exchanged between Ukraine and Russia, and Azerbaijan accused Russia of downing a passenger p...
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32% Bias Score
IDF Eliminates Key Palestinian Commander, Intercepts Houthi Missile
The IDF killed a key Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander and intercepted a Houthi missile targeting Israel; the IDF also reported the death of Sergeant Uriel Peretz and three critically wounded soldiers in Gaza, amidst ongoing operations against Hamas.
IDF Eliminates Key Palestinian Commander, Intercepts Houthi Missile
The IDF killed a key Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander and intercepted a Houthi missile targeting Israel; the IDF also reported the death of Sergeant Uriel Peretz and three critically wounded soldiers in Gaza, amidst ongoing operations against Hamas.
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60% Bias Score
Jeju Air Plane Crash Kills 179 in South Korea
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 of the 181 people on board; the aircraft had flown 13 times in the previous 48 hours, raising concerns about operational intensity.
Jeju Air Plane Crash Kills 179 in South Korea
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 of the 181 people on board; the aircraft had flown 13 times in the previous 48 hours, raising concerns about operational intensity.
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52% Bias Score
Azerbaijan Demands Accountability After Russian Air Defense System Shoots Down Airliner
A Russian air defense system mistakenly shot down an Azerbaijan Airlines flight on February 12, killing 38 people, prompting outrage in Azerbaijan and leading to demands for accountability and compensation from Russia.
Azerbaijan Demands Accountability After Russian Air Defense System Shoots Down Airliner
A Russian air defense system mistakenly shot down an Azerbaijan Airlines flight on February 12, killing 38 people, prompting outrage in Azerbaijan and leading to demands for accountability and compensation from Russia.
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40% Bias Score
Arrest Warrant Issued for Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol
A Seoul court issued an arrest warrant for suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Tuesday, following accusations of unconstitutionally imposing martial law and ignoring legal summonses; the warrant also allows for a search of his residence.
Arrest Warrant Issued for Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol
A Seoul court issued an arrest warrant for suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Tuesday, following accusations of unconstitutionally imposing martial law and ignoring legal summonses; the warrant also allows for a search of his residence.
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28% Bias Score
Russia Launches New Missile and Drone Attack on Ukraine
On Tuesday, Russia launched a missile and drone attack on Ukraine, striking Kyiv and other regions, causing damage to infrastructure and raising concerns about the conflict's future course.
Russia Launches New Missile and Drone Attack on Ukraine
On Tuesday, Russia launched a missile and drone attack on Ukraine, striking Kyiv and other regions, causing damage to infrastructure and raising concerns about the conflict's future course.
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36% Bias Score
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury, New Investment Restrictions Imposed
Chinese hackers breached a US Treasury third-party software vendor, accessing unclassified documents; this follows the Salt Typhoon campaign affecting nine US telecommunication companies, and new US investment restrictions in sensitive Chinese technologies start January 2nd.
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury, New Investment Restrictions Imposed
Chinese hackers breached a US Treasury third-party software vendor, accessing unclassified documents; this follows the Salt Typhoon campaign affecting nine US telecommunication companies, and new US investment restrictions in sensitive Chinese technologies start January 2nd.
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40% 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.
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36% Bias Score
Ukraine Receives €40 Billion in Foreign Aid, but Incoming US President Opposes Further Support
Ukraine received nearly €40 billion in foreign financial aid in 2024, covering essential social spending; the US additionally provided $6 billion in military and financial aid, but incoming president Trump opposes further aid, raising concerns for Ukraine's future.
Ukraine Receives €40 Billion in Foreign Aid, but Incoming US President Opposes Further Support
Ukraine received nearly €40 billion in foreign financial aid in 2024, covering essential social spending; the US additionally provided $6 billion in military and financial aid, but incoming president Trump opposes further aid, raising concerns for Ukraine's future.
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44% Bias Score
Taliban Bans Women from Afghan NGOs, Threatening Humanitarian Aid
The Taliban banned women from working for all national and foreign NGOs in Afghanistan, threatening humanitarian aid delivery and further restricting women's rights, prompting UN condemnation and calls for a reversal.
Taliban Bans Women from Afghan NGOs, Threatening Humanitarian Aid
The Taliban banned women from working for all national and foreign NGOs in Afghanistan, threatening humanitarian aid delivery and further restricting women's rights, prompting UN condemnation and calls for a reversal.
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44% Bias Score
EU Faces Multiple Crises in 2025
The European Union faces multiple critical challenges in 2025, including substantial financial burdens from aiding Ukraine, upgrading its defenses against Russia, managing high debt levels among member states, and navigating potential trade conflicts with the US and China under a new Trump presidenc...
EU Faces Multiple Crises in 2025
The European Union faces multiple critical challenges in 2025, including substantial financial burdens from aiding Ukraine, upgrading its defenses against Russia, managing high debt levels among member states, and navigating potential trade conflicts with the US and China under a new Trump presidenc...
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56% Bias Score