January 2025
February 2025
Global Conflict Surge: Palestine Most Affected, 223,000 Deaths in 2024
Global political violence increased by 25 percent in 2024, resulting in 223,000 deaths; ACLED identifies Palestine as the world's most conflict-ridden country, with 81 percent of its population affected and 35,000 deaths in the last year, while the Ukraine war remains the deadliest globally; 2025 hu...
Global Conflict Surge: Palestine Most Affected, 223,000 Deaths in 2024
Global political violence increased by 25 percent in 2024, resulting in 223,000 deaths; ACLED identifies Palestine as the world's most conflict-ridden country, with 81 percent of its population affected and 35,000 deaths in the last year, while the Ukraine war remains the deadliest globally; 2025 hu...
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48% Bias Score
Israel Withdraws from Lebanon, Gaza Crisis Worsens
Israeli troops withdrew four kilometers from Lebanon's Blue Line, firing machine guns during their retreat, while Al Jazeera reported Palestinian Authority restrictions on its reporting; seven infants died from cold in Gaza.
Israel Withdraws from Lebanon, Gaza Crisis Worsens
Israeli troops withdrew four kilometers from Lebanon's Blue Line, firing machine guns during their retreat, while Al Jazeera reported Palestinian Authority restrictions on its reporting; seven infants died from cold in Gaza.
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44% Bias Score
Hostage Suicide Attempt Halts Prisoner Exchange Deal
An Israeli hostage, scheduled for release under a prisoner exchange deal with Islamic Jihad, allegedly attempted suicide following the collapse of negotiations, according to Islamic Jihad, who blame Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for imposing new conditions.
Hostage Suicide Attempt Halts Prisoner Exchange Deal
An Israeli hostage, scheduled for release under a prisoner exchange deal with Islamic Jihad, allegedly attempted suicide following the collapse of negotiations, according to Islamic Jihad, who blame Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for imposing new conditions.
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40% Bias Score
New Orleans Vehicular Attack Kills 15
A vehicle plowed into a New Year's Eve celebration in New Orleans on January 1, 2025, killing 15 people and injuring dozens; the FBI has classified the incident as a terrorist attack.
New Orleans Vehicular Attack Kills 15
A vehicle plowed into a New Year's Eve celebration in New Orleans on January 1, 2025, killing 15 people and injuring dozens; the FBI has classified the incident as a terrorist attack.
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60% Bias Score
New Orleans Attack: 15 Dead, ISIS Flag Found in Suspect's Vehicle
A mass casualty incident in New Orleans' French Quarter on January 1st resulted in 15 deaths and multiple injuries after a vehicle drove into a crowd; the 42-year-old US army veteran suspect, who was killed by police, had an ISIS flag in his vehicle and may have had accomplices; the FBI is investiga...
New Orleans Attack: 15 Dead, ISIS Flag Found in Suspect's Vehicle
A mass casualty incident in New Orleans' French Quarter on January 1st resulted in 15 deaths and multiple injuries after a vehicle drove into a crowd; the 42-year-old US army veteran suspect, who was killed by police, had an ISIS flag in his vehicle and may have had accomplices; the FBI is investiga...
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56% Bias Score
Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine, Sending European Prices Soaring
The wholesale price of gas in Europe hit a 1-year high after Russia ended gas supplies through Ukraine on January 1st, 2025, causing immediate price increases and highlighting Europe's energy security vulnerabilities.
Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine, Sending European Prices Soaring
The wholesale price of gas in Europe hit a 1-year high after Russia ended gas supplies through Ukraine on January 1st, 2025, causing immediate price increases and highlighting Europe's energy security vulnerabilities.
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40% Bias Score
China Records Warmest Year on Record in 2024
China recorded its warmest year on record in 2024 with an average temperature of 10.92°C, exceeding the historical average by 1.03°C and impacting 22 provinces; this follows a global trend of record-breaking heat.
China Records Warmest Year on Record in 2024
China recorded its warmest year on record in 2024 with an average temperature of 10.92°C, exceeding the historical average by 1.03°C and impacting 22 provinces; this follows a global trend of record-breaking heat.
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24% Bias Score
Israeli Supreme Court Blocks Ben-Gvir's Control Over Police Investigations
Israel's Supreme Court invalidated a section of the amended Police Ordinance granting National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir authority over police investigations, due to its unconstitutionality; five justices supported the ruling while four opposed it.
Israeli Supreme Court Blocks Ben-Gvir's Control Over Police Investigations
Israel's Supreme Court invalidated a section of the amended Police Ordinance granting National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir authority over police investigations, due to its unconstitutionality; five justices supported the ruling while four opposed it.
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52% Bias Score
New Orleans Vehicle Attack: ISIS-Inspired Veteran Kills at Least 15
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old US veteran and real estate agent, drove a vehicle into a crowd in New Orleans on January 1st, 2024, killing at least 15 people; he had recently expressed support for ISIS online.
New Orleans Vehicle Attack: ISIS-Inspired Veteran Kills at Least 15
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old US veteran and real estate agent, drove a vehicle into a crowd in New Orleans on January 1st, 2024, killing at least 15 people; he had recently expressed support for ISIS online.
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36% Bias Score
ISIS-Inspired Attack Kills 15 in New Orleans
On January 1st, a former US soldier, Samsun Din Jabar, drove a rented truck into a New Year's crowd in New Orleans' French Quarter, killing at least 15 and injuring 30; authorities are investigating potential ISIS links and possible accomplices.
ISIS-Inspired Attack Kills 15 in New Orleans
On January 1st, a former US soldier, Samsun Din Jabar, drove a rented truck into a New Year's crowd in New Orleans' French Quarter, killing at least 15 and injuring 30; authorities are investigating potential ISIS links and possible accomplices.
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56% Bias Score
One Killed in Zaporizhzhia Bombing; German Survey Shows Support for Ukraine Peacekeeping Force
A Russian bomb attack in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region killed one person on January 2nd, 2025, destroying a building near the front lines; a survey shows 56% of Germans support an international peacekeeping force post-ceasefire, but only 23% back German troop deployment.
One Killed in Zaporizhzhia Bombing; German Survey Shows Support for Ukraine Peacekeeping Force
A Russian bomb attack in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region killed one person on January 2nd, 2025, destroying a building near the front lines; a survey shows 56% of Germans support an international peacekeeping force post-ceasefire, but only 23% back German troop deployment.
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36% Bias Score
Penn State Wins Fiesta Bowl, Advances to Orange Bowl
Penn State's football team, led by coach James Franklin, secured a 31-14 victory over Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, advancing to the Orange Bowl on January 9th. This win marks the team's third consecutive New Year's Six bowl appearance and their first-ever College Football Playoff berth, showcasin...
Penn State Wins Fiesta Bowl, Advances to Orange Bowl
Penn State's football team, led by coach James Franklin, secured a 31-14 victory over Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, advancing to the Orange Bowl on January 9th. This win marks the team's third consecutive New Year's Six bowl appearance and their first-ever College Football Playoff berth, showcasin...
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48% Bias Score