January 2025
February 2025
Netanyahu to be First Foreign Leader to Visit Trump Amidst Gaza Ceasefire and Controversy
US President Donald Trump invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a visit on February 4th, making him the first foreign leader to visit since Trump's inauguration; this follows a Gaza ceasefire and amidst Trump's controversial proposal to temporarily relocate Palestinians.
Netanyahu to be First Foreign Leader to Visit Trump Amidst Gaza Ceasefire and Controversy
US President Donald Trump invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a visit on February 4th, making him the first foreign leader to visit since Trump's inauguration; this follows a Gaza ceasefire and amidst Trump's controversial proposal to temporarily relocate Palestinians.
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36% Bias Score
Climate Change Exacerbated Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, starting early this year, resulted in 29 deaths and over 16,000 destroyed buildings; a World Weather Attribution study linked the increased intensity and likelihood of these fires to human-caused climate change, exacerbated by unusually strong Santa Ana winds an...
Climate Change Exacerbated Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, starting early this year, resulted in 29 deaths and over 16,000 destroyed buildings; a World Weather Attribution study linked the increased intensity and likelihood of these fires to human-caused climate change, exacerbated by unusually strong Santa Ana winds an...
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40% Bias Score
Kim Jong Un Orders Expansion of North Korea's Nuclear Arsenal
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently inspected a nuclear materials production facility, ordering a significant expansion of the country's nuclear arsenal, escalating tensions with the US despite Donald Trump's offer to resume diplomacy; analysts believe this is a strategic move to gain political...
Kim Jong Un Orders Expansion of North Korea's Nuclear Arsenal
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently inspected a nuclear materials production facility, ordering a significant expansion of the country's nuclear arsenal, escalating tensions with the US despite Donald Trump's offer to resume diplomacy; analysts believe this is a strategic move to gain political...
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Drone Attack Targets Russian Energy Infrastructure, Including Nuclear Plant
Russia reported a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack targeting its energy infrastructure overnight, including an attempted strike on the Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant, which was successfully defended; a fire broke out at an oil refinery; and both presidents issued statements suggesting little hope fo...
Ukraine Drone Attack Targets Russian Energy Infrastructure, Including Nuclear Plant
Russia reported a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack targeting its energy infrastructure overnight, including an attempted strike on the Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant, which was successfully defended; a fire broke out at an oil refinery; and both presidents issued statements suggesting little hope fo...
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36% Bias Score
DeepSeek's \$6 Million AI Chatbot Challenges U.S. Tech Valuations
DeepSeek, a Chinese-developed open-source LLM chatbot, achieved comparable performance to ChatGPT at a cost of \$6 million, causing a 17% drop in Nvidia stock and raising questions about the valuations of U.S. AI companies.
DeepSeek's \$6 Million AI Chatbot Challenges U.S. Tech Valuations
DeepSeek, a Chinese-developed open-source LLM chatbot, achieved comparable performance to ChatGPT at a cost of \$6 million, causing a 17% drop in Nvidia stock and raising questions about the valuations of U.S. AI companies.
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48% Bias Score
Scholz Condemns Musk's Support for Far-Right AfD
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz strongly condemned Elon Musk for supporting Germany's far-right AfD party during the election campaign, criticizing Musk's comments trivializing the Holocaust and his virtual appearance at an AfD rally.
Scholz Condemns Musk's Support for Far-Right AfD
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz strongly condemned Elon Musk for supporting Germany's far-right AfD party during the election campaign, criticizing Musk's comments trivializing the Holocaust and his virtual appearance at an AfD rally.
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48% Bias Score
US Judge Blocks Trump's Freeze on Federal Grants and Loans
A federal judge in the US temporarily blocked President Trump's order to freeze all federal grants and loans, preventing potential disruptions to vital programs like education and healthcare, until the following Monday, after numerous organizations challenged the legality of the measure.
US Judge Blocks Trump's Freeze on Federal Grants and Loans
A federal judge in the US temporarily blocked President Trump's order to freeze all federal grants and loans, preventing potential disruptions to vital programs like education and healthcare, until the following Monday, after numerous organizations challenged the legality of the measure.
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40% Bias Score
DRC Accuses Rwanda of Supporting M23 Rebels Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
The Democratic Republic of Congo accuses Rwanda of supporting M23 rebels in attacks causing over 7 million displacements and 100+ hospital admissions in 24 hours; the UN Security Council demands international action and a ceasefire.
DRC Accuses Rwanda of Supporting M23 Rebels Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
The Democratic Republic of Congo accuses Rwanda of supporting M23 rebels in attacks causing over 7 million displacements and 100+ hospital admissions in 24 hours; the UN Security Council demands international action and a ceasefire.
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine's Defense Ministry and DPA Conflict Paralyzes Arms Procurement
Ukraine's Defense Minister criticized the slow delivery of weapons, blaming the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) for political infighting, information leaks, and delays that hinder the army's ability to defend against Russia. The DPA head rejected these accusations.
Ukraine's Defense Ministry and DPA Conflict Paralyzes Arms Procurement
Ukraine's Defense Minister criticized the slow delivery of weapons, blaming the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) for political infighting, information leaks, and delays that hinder the army's ability to defend against Russia. The DPA head rejected these accusations.
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48% Bias Score
M23 Captures Goma, DRC; Rwanda Accused of Aggression
The M23, supported by Rwanda, captured Goma, the capital of North Kivu, DRC, on January 28, 2025, after intense fighting, resulting in over 100 deaths, nearly 1000 injuries, and the displacement of half a million people. The DRC government severed ties with Rwanda, accusing it of aggression.
M23 Captures Goma, DRC; Rwanda Accused of Aggression
The M23, supported by Rwanda, captured Goma, the capital of North Kivu, DRC, on January 28, 2025, after intense fighting, resulting in over 100 deaths, nearly 1000 injuries, and the displacement of half a million people. The DRC government severed ties with Rwanda, accusing it of aggression.
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36% Bias Score
Vermont Border Patrol Agent Killed; Suspect Linked to Multi-State Crime Spree
On January 20, 2025, Vermont Border Patrol Agent David Maland was fatally shot by Teresa Youngblut and Felix Bauckholt during a traffic stop; this incident is linked to a Pennsylvania double homicide and a California murder, where the victim was killed to prevent testimony.
Vermont Border Patrol Agent Killed; Suspect Linked to Multi-State Crime Spree
On January 20, 2025, Vermont Border Patrol Agent David Maland was fatally shot by Teresa Youngblut and Felix Bauckholt during a traffic stop; this incident is linked to a Pennsylvania double homicide and a California murder, where the victim was killed to prevent testimony.
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40% Bias Score
Iran Open to Nuclear Deal Talks with Trump Administration
Iran's willingness to negotiate a new nuclear deal with the Trump administration, following the removal of hawkish advisors, signals a potential shift towards diplomacy and de-escalation in the Middle East, despite significant past tensions and sanctions.
Iran Open to Nuclear Deal Talks with Trump Administration
Iran's willingness to negotiate a new nuclear deal with the Trump administration, following the removal of hawkish advisors, signals a potential shift towards diplomacy and de-escalation in the Middle East, despite significant past tensions and sanctions.
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40% Bias Score