February 2025
March 2025
Cotler Receives Defender of Freedom Award Amidst Iranian Threats
Irwin Cotler, a former Canadian Justice Minister and human rights advocate, received the Defender of Freedom Award from the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy for his work freeing political prisoners, facing threats from Iran for his criticism of their regime.
Cotler Receives Defender of Freedom Award Amidst Iranian Threats
Irwin Cotler, a former Canadian Justice Minister and human rights advocate, received the Defender of Freedom Award from the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy for his work freeing political prisoners, facing threats from Iran for his criticism of their regime.
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32% Bias Score
Israeli Voter Uncertainty High Ahead of Elections
An IDI report reveals significant voter indecision in Israel's upcoming elections; Likud's repeat voters increased to 54% in December, while National Unity's dropped to 34%, and the newly formed Democrats party is gaining support from former Meretz and Yesh Atid voters.
Israeli Voter Uncertainty High Ahead of Elections
An IDI report reveals significant voter indecision in Israel's upcoming elections; Likud's repeat voters increased to 54% in December, while National Unity's dropped to 34%, and the newly formed Democrats party is gaining support from former Meretz and Yesh Atid voters.
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40% Bias Score
Berkshire Hathaway Reports Record Earnings, Maintains Cash Reserves, Adjusts Portfolio
Berkshire Hathaway reported record operating earnings of $47.44 billion in 2024, a 27% increase year-over-year, despite some business unit declines; the company ended the year with $334.2 billion in cash, primarily from stock sales, while reducing its Apple and Bank of America holdings; Buffett reit...
Berkshire Hathaway Reports Record Earnings, Maintains Cash Reserves, Adjusts Portfolio
Berkshire Hathaway reported record operating earnings of $47.44 billion in 2024, a 27% increase year-over-year, despite some business unit declines; the company ended the year with $334.2 billion in cash, primarily from stock sales, while reducing its Apple and Bank of America holdings; Buffett reit...
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40% Bias Score
Hamas Releases Six Israeli Hostages in Exchange for 600 Palestinian Prisoners
Hamas released six Israeli hostages from Gaza today as part of an ongoing ceasefire deal, exchanging them for more than 600 Palestinian prisoners, including those held in administrative detention, as a tense political situation continues.
Hamas Releases Six Israeli Hostages in Exchange for 600 Palestinian Prisoners
Hamas released six Israeli hostages from Gaza today as part of an ongoing ceasefire deal, exchanging them for more than 600 Palestinian prisoners, including those held in administrative detention, as a tense political situation continues.
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36% Bias Score
Kemp Delays Senate Run Decision; Georgia's 2026 Midterms in Limbo
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is delaying a decision on a potential 2026 Senate run against vulnerable Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, citing a busy schedule; he'll decide after the April 4th legislative session adjournment. Republicans are hopeful he'll run, with other candidates like Marjorie Taylor ...
Kemp Delays Senate Run Decision; Georgia's 2026 Midterms in Limbo
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is delaying a decision on a potential 2026 Senate run against vulnerable Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, citing a busy schedule; he'll decide after the April 4th legislative session adjournment. Republicans are hopeful he'll run, with other candidates like Marjorie Taylor ...
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52% Bias Score
South Korea's Hallyu: A Soft Power Success Story
South Korea's soft power, or "Hallyu," has achieved global success through K-pop (BTS exceeding 70 million Spotify subscribers), K-dramas ("Squid Game"), and gastronomy (kimchi), significantly impacting its economy and international standing.
South Korea's Hallyu: A Soft Power Success Story
South Korea's soft power, or "Hallyu," has achieved global success through K-pop (BTS exceeding 70 million Spotify subscribers), K-dramas ("Squid Game"), and gastronomy (kimchi), significantly impacting its economy and international standing.
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60% Bias Score
Ukraine's Projected Two-Wave Emigration Post-Conflict
Ukraine anticipates two waves of emigration post-conflict: an immediate wave involving 2 million returnees offset by 2 million male departures, and a later wave (1-2 million) potentially linked to EU accession and economic conditions; however, several receiving countries have indicated they will not...
Ukraine's Projected Two-Wave Emigration Post-Conflict
Ukraine anticipates two waves of emigration post-conflict: an immediate wave involving 2 million returnees offset by 2 million male departures, and a later wave (1-2 million) potentially linked to EU accession and economic conditions; however, several receiving countries have indicated they will not...
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56% Bias Score
Australian Spy Chief's Secret China Trip Amid Rising Tensions
ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess secretly visited China in mid-2023 to meet with top intelligence officials, aiming to improve communication amid heightened tensions and counter Chinese intelligence activities in Australia.
Australian Spy Chief's Secret China Trip Amid Rising Tensions
ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess secretly visited China in mid-2023 to meet with top intelligence officials, aiming to improve communication amid heightened tensions and counter Chinese intelligence activities in Australia.
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48% Bias Score
Repeat Sex Offender Arrested After Victims' Warnings
73-year-old Graham James Kay, Sydney's 'North Shore Rapist', was arrested on Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in Sydney's city centre, despite a history of sexual offenses and warnings from victims that he would re-offend.
Repeat Sex Offender Arrested After Victims' Warnings
73-year-old Graham James Kay, Sydney's 'North Shore Rapist', was arrested on Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in Sydney's city centre, despite a history of sexual offenses and warnings from victims that he would re-offend.
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52% Bias Score
Eaton Fire Devastates Altadena; Rebuilding Debate Reignited
The Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, which ignited on January 7th, destroyed approximately 16,000 structures and killed 29 people, prompting a debate on rebuilding in high-risk areas, as residents like Shirley Dosier and Diana Lieb face difficult decisions about their futures.
Eaton Fire Devastates Altadena; Rebuilding Debate Reignited
The Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, which ignited on January 7th, destroyed approximately 16,000 structures and killed 29 people, prompting a debate on rebuilding in high-risk areas, as residents like Shirley Dosier and Diana Lieb face difficult decisions about their futures.
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24% Bias Score
Resurgence of Somali Piracy Linked to Red Sea Crisis
Following the Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, Somali pirates hijacked the Bangladeshi cargo ship MV Abdullah on March 12, 2024, holding its 23-member crew hostage for 32 days before their release in April 2024; this resurgence is attributed to diverted counter-piracy efforts and decreased mariti...
Resurgence of Somali Piracy Linked to Red Sea Crisis
Following the Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, Somali pirates hijacked the Bangladeshi cargo ship MV Abdullah on March 12, 2024, holding its 23-member crew hostage for 32 days before their release in April 2024; this resurgence is attributed to diverted counter-piracy efforts and decreased mariti...
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16% Bias Score
Hezbollah Holds Massive Funeral for Slain Leader Amidst Continued Israeli Attacks
Hezbollah held a massive funeral for its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, five months after his death in an Israeli airstrike, aiming to display strength despite significant losses and ongoing Israeli attacks.
Hezbollah Holds Massive Funeral for Slain Leader Amidst Continued Israeli Attacks
Hezbollah held a massive funeral for its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, five months after his death in an Israeli airstrike, aiming to display strength despite significant losses and ongoing Israeli attacks.
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44% Bias Score