January 2025
February 2025
Colombia Issues Emergency Decrees for Catatumbo Humanitarian Crisis
The Colombian government issued three decrees to address the humanitarian crisis in Catatumbo, providing short-term economic aid to farmers in ten municipalities of Norte de Santander and two in Cesar, focusing on credit access and supply delivery, amidst violence and displacement affecting a region...
Colombia Issues Emergency Decrees for Catatumbo Humanitarian Crisis
The Colombian government issued three decrees to address the humanitarian crisis in Catatumbo, providing short-term economic aid to farmers in ten municipalities of Norte de Santander and two in Cesar, focusing on credit access and supply delivery, amidst violence and displacement affecting a region...
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52% Bias Score
Mexican Influencer Sentenced to 17 Years for Attempted Femicide
Rodolfo Fofo Márquez, a wealthy Mexican influencer, was sentenced to 17 years in prison for attempted femicide after assaulting a woman in a parking lot; the incident, captured on video, sparked outrage and a debate about the proportionality of the sentence.
Mexican Influencer Sentenced to 17 Years for Attempted Femicide
Rodolfo Fofo Márquez, a wealthy Mexican influencer, was sentenced to 17 years in prison for attempted femicide after assaulting a woman in a parking lot; the incident, captured on video, sparked outrage and a debate about the proportionality of the sentence.
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48% Bias Score
Global Markets Rise Despite Slowing U.S. Growth
Major U.S. and European stock markets rose on Thursday despite late volatility, fueled by the ECB's rate cut and strong Apple services revenue, while U.S. GDP growth slowed and OpenAI seeks a massive funding round.
Global Markets Rise Despite Slowing U.S. Growth
Major U.S. and European stock markets rose on Thursday despite late volatility, fueled by the ECB's rate cut and strong Apple services revenue, while U.S. GDP growth slowed and OpenAI seeks a massive funding round.
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40% Bias Score
Australian School Principal Charged with Child Abuse Material Possession
Richard Barren, principal of Langwarrin Park Primary School in Melbourne, Australia, was arrested on January 26th upon returning from the US and charged with possessing child abuse material found on his phone and other devices; the school is providing support to students and staff.
Australian School Principal Charged with Child Abuse Material Possession
Richard Barren, principal of Langwarrin Park Primary School in Melbourne, Australia, was arrested on January 26th upon returning from the US and charged with possessing child abuse material found on his phone and other devices; the school is providing support to students and staff.
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36% Bias Score
Australian Man Sentenced to 28 Years for 97 Counts of Rape
A West Australian court sentenced Adam Lusk to 28 years in prison for 97 counts of rape against 12 women, some as young as 16, between April 2020 and January 2022; six women met Lusk on the dating app Sugar Daddy Meet; some victims were unaware they were assaulted until contacted by police.
Australian Man Sentenced to 28 Years for 97 Counts of Rape
A West Australian court sentenced Adam Lusk to 28 years in prison for 97 counts of rape against 12 women, some as young as 16, between April 2020 and January 2022; six women met Lusk on the dating app Sugar Daddy Meet; some victims were unaware they were assaulted until contacted by police.
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52% Bias Score
Pell Abuse Victims Awarded Compensation Under National Redress Scheme
Two men abused by Cardinal George Pell in the 1970s were awarded $45,000 and $95,000 respectively through Australia's National Redress Scheme for alleged groping and rape, despite Pell's 2020 acquittal on separate charges.
Pell Abuse Victims Awarded Compensation Under National Redress Scheme
Two men abused by Cardinal George Pell in the 1970s were awarded $45,000 and $95,000 respectively through Australia's National Redress Scheme for alleged groping and rape, despite Pell's 2020 acquittal on separate charges.
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44% Bias Score
California and Chile to Collaborate on Wildfire Response
California and Chile will sign a wildfire-fighting collaboration agreement in 2025, sharing knowledge and training to combat increasingly intense wildfires worsened by climate change, following recent devastating fires in both regions.
California and Chile to Collaborate on Wildfire Response
California and Chile will sign a wildfire-fighting collaboration agreement in 2025, sharing knowledge and training to combat increasingly intense wildfires worsened by climate change, following recent devastating fires in both regions.
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24% Bias Score
Turkish Court Appoints Guardian for Baby After Parents Refuse Newborn Screening
In Adana, Turkey, a couple's refusal to allow a heel prick test for their newborn triggered a Ministry of Health investigation, leading to a court-appointed guardian for the child, raising concerns about mandatory newborn screenings and vaccinations.
Turkish Court Appoints Guardian for Baby After Parents Refuse Newborn Screening
In Adana, Turkey, a couple's refusal to allow a heel prick test for their newborn triggered a Ministry of Health investigation, leading to a court-appointed guardian for the child, raising concerns about mandatory newborn screenings and vaccinations.
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40% Bias Score
FireAid Concert Raises Funds for Los Angeles Fire Victims
FireAid", a star-studded benefit concert held on January 7th at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, raised funds for victims of the recent devastating fires, featuring performances from Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and many more, hosted by Billy Crystal who lost his home in the fires.
FireAid Concert Raises Funds for Los Angeles Fire Victims
FireAid", a star-studded benefit concert held on January 7th at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, raised funds for victims of the recent devastating fires, featuring performances from Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and many more, hosted by Billy Crystal who lost his home in the fires.
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40% Bias Score
Australia to Review Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
Australia's federal government launched a review of gender-affirming care for transgender children and adolescents, prompted by Queensland's decision to pause such treatments, aiming to create national guidelines based on evidence and best practices by mid-2024.
Australia to Review Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
Australia's federal government launched a review of gender-affirming care for transgender children and adolescents, prompted by Queensland's decision to pause such treatments, aiming to create national guidelines based on evidence and best practices by mid-2024.
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52% Bias Score
Kennedy's Misrepresentation of Vaccine Study Fuels Concerns During Confirmation Hearing
During his Senate confirmation hearing, Robert F Kennedy Jr. was challenged over past statements suggesting different vaccine schedules for Black individuals based on perceived immune system differences; these comments misrepresented a Mayo Clinic study, and experts criticized him for spreading misi...
Kennedy's Misrepresentation of Vaccine Study Fuels Concerns During Confirmation Hearing
During his Senate confirmation hearing, Robert F Kennedy Jr. was challenged over past statements suggesting different vaccine schedules for Black individuals based on perceived immune system differences; these comments misrepresented a Mayo Clinic study, and experts criticized him for spreading misi...
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36% Bias Score
Controversial Tweets Jeopardize Oscar Chances for Transgender Actress
Transgender actress Karla Sofía Gascón, nominated for Best Actress for her role in the Oscar-tipped film "Emilia Pérez," faces intense criticism for past offensive tweets targeting George Floyd, Muslims, and the Oscars' diversity, jeopardizing the film's chances.
Controversial Tweets Jeopardize Oscar Chances for Transgender Actress
Transgender actress Karla Sofía Gascón, nominated for Best Actress for her role in the Oscar-tipped film "Emilia Pérez," faces intense criticism for past offensive tweets targeting George Floyd, Muslims, and the Oscars' diversity, jeopardizing the film's chances.
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60% Bias Score