January 2025
February 2025
Musk's Attacks on Steinmeier Spark German Outrage
Elon Musk's X posts calling German President Steinmeier an "anti-democratic tyrant" and his support for the AfD have prompted condemnation from German politicians, raising concerns about damage to German-American relations and the influence of social media.
Musk's Attacks on Steinmeier Spark German Outrage
Elon Musk's X posts calling German President Steinmeier an "anti-democratic tyrant" and his support for the AfD have prompted condemnation from German politicians, raising concerns about damage to German-American relations and the influence of social media.
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48% Bias Score
Bangladesh-Pakistan Ties Strengthen, Raising Security Concerns for India
After the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina's government and the appointment of an interim leader, Bangladesh and Pakistan are rapidly improving relations, raising security concerns for India, especially regarding the Siliguri Corridor.
Bangladesh-Pakistan Ties Strengthen, Raising Security Concerns for India
After the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina's government and the appointment of an interim leader, Bangladesh and Pakistan are rapidly improving relations, raising security concerns for India, especially regarding the Siliguri Corridor.
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44% Bias Score
Wyoming Couple Faces Century-Plus Prison Sentences for Child Sex Abuse and Drug Crimes
A Wyoming couple, Jennifer Fahrney and Richard Turner, were arrested on October 22 on multiple felony charges involving sex crimes and drug offenses against a minor; the investigation revealed deplorable living conditions and evidence of a prolonged pattern of abuse.
Wyoming Couple Faces Century-Plus Prison Sentences for Child Sex Abuse and Drug Crimes
A Wyoming couple, Jennifer Fahrney and Richard Turner, were arrested on October 22 on multiple felony charges involving sex crimes and drug offenses against a minor; the investigation revealed deplorable living conditions and evidence of a prolonged pattern of abuse.
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56% Bias Score
Hope and Homes for Children Evacuates 199 Ukrainian Orphans
Hope and Homes for Children, founded after witnessing suffering in the Bosnian War, has evacuated 199 Ukrainian children from orphanages, prevented 5,595 from family separation, and supports 255 children returning home from institutions; an anonymous donor will match donations up to £500,000.
Hope and Homes for Children Evacuates 199 Ukrainian Orphans
Hope and Homes for Children, founded after witnessing suffering in the Bosnian War, has evacuated 199 Ukrainian children from orphanages, prevented 5,595 from family separation, and supports 255 children returning home from institutions; an anonymous donor will match donations up to £500,000.
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48% Bias Score
Stephen Lawrence's Father May Accept Parole for Killer If Remorse Shown
Stephen Lawrence's father, Neville Lawrence, says he will accept the parole of one of his son's killers, David Norris, only if he shows remorse; a parole hearing for Norris could take place as early as May.
Stephen Lawrence's Father May Accept Parole for Killer If Remorse Shown
Stephen Lawrence's father, Neville Lawrence, says he will accept the parole of one of his son's killers, David Norris, only if he shows remorse; a parole hearing for Norris could take place as early as May.
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52% Bias Score
Somalia Security Transition: AU Mission Ends, Somali Forces Take Over
The African Union launched a new stabilization mission (AUSSOM) in Somalia on January 1st, 2025, succeeding ATMIS, marking a key step in transferring security responsibilities to Somali forces after significant progress in 2024, including base transfers and quick-impact projects improving civilian l...
Somalia Security Transition: AU Mission Ends, Somali Forces Take Over
The African Union launched a new stabilization mission (AUSSOM) in Somalia on January 1st, 2025, succeeding ATMIS, marking a key step in transferring security responsibilities to Somali forces after significant progress in 2024, including base transfers and quick-impact projects improving civilian l...
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Triggering Shortages and Geopolitical Tensions
Ukraine ended a gas transit deal with Russia on January 1st, 2024, halting gas flows to Europe and causing shortages, particularly in Moldova, which declared a state of emergency; the move is viewed by Ukraine as a major blow to Russia, while some neighboring countries like Slovakia threaten retalia...
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Triggering Shortages and Geopolitical Tensions
Ukraine ended a gas transit deal with Russia on January 1st, 2024, halting gas flows to Europe and causing shortages, particularly in Moldova, which declared a state of emergency; the move is viewed by Ukraine as a major blow to Russia, while some neighboring countries like Slovakia threaten retalia...
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52% Bias Score
Mexican Immigration Agent Killed at US Border Checkpoint
Mexican immigration agent Luis Alberto Olivas García was killed on Monday at a checkpoint near the US-Mexico border after being attacked by a group of migrants; three migrants—two Venezuelan men and a Colombian national—were arrested in connection with his death.
Mexican Immigration Agent Killed at US Border Checkpoint
Mexican immigration agent Luis Alberto Olivas García was killed on Monday at a checkpoint near the US-Mexico border after being attacked by a group of migrants; three migrants—two Venezuelan men and a Colombian national—were arrested in connection with his death.
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36% Bias Score
UK Floods and Heavy Snow Warning Issued After Record Rainfall
Torrential rain on New Year's Day 2025 caused widespread flooding across the UK, leading to a major incident in Greater Manchester and travel disruption. A three-day heavy snow warning followed, predicting up to a foot of snow across England, Scotland and Wales, potentially causing further disruptio...
UK Floods and Heavy Snow Warning Issued After Record Rainfall
Torrential rain on New Year's Day 2025 caused widespread flooding across the UK, leading to a major incident in Greater Manchester and travel disruption. A three-day heavy snow warning followed, predicting up to a foot of snow across England, Scotland and Wales, potentially causing further disruptio...
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36% Bias Score
Global Markets Rise Despite Year-End Jitters
In 2024, global stock markets rose due to falling inflation and robust US economic growth, but year-end saw rising bond yields and market jitters; the US tech sector boomed, with Nvidia leading the way, while the UK and European markets performed more modestly.
Global Markets Rise Despite Year-End Jitters
In 2024, global stock markets rose due to falling inflation and robust US economic growth, but year-end saw rising bond yields and market jitters; the US tech sector boomed, with Nvidia leading the way, while the UK and European markets performed more modestly.
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44% Bias Score
BYD Challenges Tesla for Top Spot in 2024 Vehicle Sales
In 2024, BYD sold 4.25 million vehicles, including a record 509,440 in December, fueled by subsidies and incentives, putting them in a close race with Tesla for top vehicle sales.
BYD Challenges Tesla for Top Spot in 2024 Vehicle Sales
In 2024, BYD sold 4.25 million vehicles, including a record 509,440 in December, fueled by subsidies and incentives, putting them in a close race with Tesla for top vehicle sales.
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44% Bias Score
California's New Insurance Reform Addresses Wildfire Crisis
California's Department of Insurance implemented the Sustainable Insurance Strategy to address the state's fire insurance crisis, allowing insurers to use new wildfire risk models for pricing and pass reinsurance costs to customers, aiming to increase insurance availability in high-risk areas.
California's New Insurance Reform Addresses Wildfire Crisis
California's Department of Insurance implemented the Sustainable Insurance Strategy to address the state's fire insurance crisis, allowing insurers to use new wildfire risk models for pricing and pass reinsurance costs to customers, aiming to increase insurance availability in high-risk areas.
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36% Bias Score