January 2025
February 2025
Quaker Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Immigration Enforcement in Houses of Worship
Five Quaker groups are suing the Trump administration to prevent immigration arrests and searches in houses of worship after a policy change that rescinded protections for churches and schools, impacting religious freedom and potentially deterring individuals from seeking refuge.
Quaker Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Immigration Enforcement in Houses of Worship
Five Quaker groups are suing the Trump administration to prevent immigration arrests and searches in houses of worship after a policy change that rescinded protections for churches and schools, impacting religious freedom and potentially deterring individuals from seeking refuge.
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40% Bias Score
Conflicting Assessments on COVID-19 Origin Fuel US-China Tensions
Five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CIA assesses a lab leak origin as more likely than natural, while China maintains it was extremely improbable based on a joint WHO study; this fuels ongoing debate and geopolitical tension.
Conflicting Assessments on COVID-19 Origin Fuel US-China Tensions
Five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CIA assesses a lab leak origin as more likely than natural, while China maintains it was extremely improbable based on a joint WHO study; this fuels ongoing debate and geopolitical tension.
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40% Bias Score
Brazil Condemns US Mistreatment of Deported Migrants
Brazil condemned the alleged mistreatment of 158 deported migrants—including 88 Brazilians—who were shackled during a US flight to Manaus, Brazil, on Saturday, with some reporting beatings and prolonged confinement without food, water, or restroom access, prompting President Lula to order the remova...
Brazil Condemns US Mistreatment of Deported Migrants
Brazil condemned the alleged mistreatment of 158 deported migrants—including 88 Brazilians—who were shackled during a US flight to Manaus, Brazil, on Saturday, with some reporting beatings and prolonged confinement without food, water, or restroom access, prompting President Lula to order the remova...
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40% Bias Score
Emergency Warnings Issued for Western Victoria Bushfires
Emergency warnings are in place for several towns in western Victoria as two out-of-control bushfires, one covering 63,000 hectares and another in the Grampians National Park, rage; residents are urged to evacuate immediately or shelter in place.
Emergency Warnings Issued for Western Victoria Bushfires
Emergency warnings are in place for several towns in western Victoria as two out-of-control bushfires, one covering 63,000 hectares and another in the Grampians National Park, rage; residents are urged to evacuate immediately or shelter in place.
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32% Bias Score
California Man Extradited, Waives Hearing in 2013 Gettysburg Rape Case
Ian Cleary, a 32-year-old California man, waived his pretrial hearing in Pennsylvania for the 2013 rape of an 18-year-old Gettysburg College student, Shannon Keeler, after being extradited from France following a three-year international manhunt initiated by a self-incriminating Facebook message he ...
California Man Extradited, Waives Hearing in 2013 Gettysburg Rape Case
Ian Cleary, a 32-year-old California man, waived his pretrial hearing in Pennsylvania for the 2013 rape of an 18-year-old Gettysburg College student, Shannon Keeler, after being extradited from France following a three-year international manhunt initiated by a self-incriminating Facebook message he ...
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64% Bias Score
Labour's Defence Spending Delay Sparks Security Concerns
Amidst rising global tensions, the UK Labour government's potential postponement of its planned defense spending increase to 2.5 percent of GDP raises concerns, drawing parallels to pre-World War II underfunding and highlighting potential economic and geopolitical repercussions.
Labour's Defence Spending Delay Sparks Security Concerns
Amidst rising global tensions, the UK Labour government's potential postponement of its planned defense spending increase to 2.5 percent of GDP raises concerns, drawing parallels to pre-World War II underfunding and highlighting potential economic and geopolitical repercussions.
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72% Bias Score
Coca-Cola Recalls Products Across Europe Due to Excess Chlorate
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is recalling various products in several European countries due to excessive chlorate levels, potentially posing health risks for children, with production codes ranging from 328 GE to 338 GE.
Coca-Cola Recalls Products Across Europe Due to Excess Chlorate
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is recalling various products in several European countries due to excessive chlorate levels, potentially posing health risks for children, with production codes ranging from 328 GE to 338 GE.
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24% Bias Score
Turkish Actress Arrested for Alleged Role in Gezi Park Protests
Turkish actress and film manager Ayşe Barım was arrested on charges of aiding attempts to overthrow the government, related to her alleged involvement in planning the 2013 Gezi Park protests; the arrest follows investigations into alleged monopolistic practices within her agency and industry.
Turkish Actress Arrested for Alleged Role in Gezi Park Protests
Turkish actress and film manager Ayşe Barım was arrested on charges of aiding attempts to overthrow the government, related to her alleged involvement in planning the 2013 Gezi Park protests; the arrest follows investigations into alleged monopolistic practices within her agency and industry.
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48% Bias Score
EU Renews Russia Sanctions After Hungary Secures Energy Concessions
Hungary initially threatened to veto the EU's renewal of sanctions against Russia, but ultimately agreed after the European Commission issued a statement guaranteeing discussions on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, involving Hungary and Slovakia, on gas transit and oil pipeline supplies.
EU Renews Russia Sanctions After Hungary Secures Energy Concessions
Hungary initially threatened to veto the EU's renewal of sanctions against Russia, but ultimately agreed after the European Commission issued a statement guaranteeing discussions on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, involving Hungary and Slovakia, on gas transit and oil pipeline supplies.
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44% Bias Score
Antisemitism, AI, and Australia's Challenges
An Auschwitz survivor warned of rising antisemitism; US tech stocks plunged due to a Chinese AI breakthrough; Australia faces increasing road deaths and a two-tiered dental system.
Antisemitism, AI, and Australia's Challenges
An Auschwitz survivor warned of rising antisemitism; US tech stocks plunged due to a Chinese AI breakthrough; Australia faces increasing road deaths and a two-tiered dental system.
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40% Bias Score
DNA Leads to Arrest in 46-Year-Old Cold Case Murder
Gideon Castro, a 66-year-old man, was arrested in Utah on January 31, 2024, for the second-degree murder of Dawn Momohara, a 16-year-old girl, who was found dead at McKinley High School in Honolulu on March 21, 1977; DNA evidence linked Castro to the crime.
DNA Leads to Arrest in 46-Year-Old Cold Case Murder
Gideon Castro, a 66-year-old man, was arrested in Utah on January 31, 2024, for the second-degree murder of Dawn Momohara, a 16-year-old girl, who was found dead at McKinley High School in Honolulu on March 21, 1977; DNA evidence linked Castro to the crime.
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40% Bias Score
Florida Democratic Official Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Matthew Inman, a 39-year-old treasurer for the Orange County Democratic Party and president of the Rainbow Democrats, was arrested on January 17th in Florida on federal charges of transportation of child sex abuse material after allegedly sharing videos of children being sexually abused and attempti...
Florida Democratic Official Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Matthew Inman, a 39-year-old treasurer for the Orange County Democratic Party and president of the Rainbow Democrats, was arrested on January 17th in Florida on federal charges of transportation of child sex abuse material after allegedly sharing videos of children being sexually abused and attempti...
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40% Bias Score