January 2025
February 2025
Biden Blocks US Steel Acquisition, Citing National Security
President Joe Biden blocked a $15 billion acquisition of US Steel by Nippon Steel, citing national security concerns, despite the companies' claims that the deal would benefit US production and employment and despite support from some conservatives and business groups; the decision comes weeks befor...
Biden Blocks US Steel Acquisition, Citing National Security
President Joe Biden blocked a $15 billion acquisition of US Steel by Nippon Steel, citing national security concerns, despite the companies' claims that the deal would benefit US production and employment and despite support from some conservatives and business groups; the decision comes weeks befor...
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48% Bias Score
Johnson Wins House Speakership in Narrow Vote, Underscoring GOP Divisions
Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection as Speaker of the House by a 218-215 vote on the first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP resistance and securing a last-minute endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump, highlighting internal party divisions and potential legislative gridlock.
Johnson Wins House Speakership in Narrow Vote, Underscoring GOP Divisions
Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection as Speaker of the House by a 218-215 vote on the first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP resistance and securing a last-minute endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump, highlighting internal party divisions and potential legislative gridlock.
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48% Bias Score
Biden to Award Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19
President Joe Biden will bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom upon 19 individuals, including Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Denzel Washington, on Saturday at the White House, recognizing their contributions to various fields.
Biden to Award Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19
President Joe Biden will bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom upon 19 individuals, including Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Denzel Washington, on Saturday at the White House, recognizing their contributions to various fields.
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44% Bias Score
Syria Restricts Lebanese Entry After Border Clash
Syria has restricted entry for Lebanese citizens after a border clash on January 3rd, 2024, requiring visas or residency permits following an attempt by Syrian forces to open an illegal crossing that injured a Lebanese soldier.
Syria Restricts Lebanese Entry After Border Clash
Syria has restricted entry for Lebanese citizens after a border clash on January 3rd, 2024, requiring visas or residency permits following an attempt by Syrian forces to open an illegal crossing that injured a Lebanese soldier.
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36% Bias Score
Chile Reaffirms Antarctic Claim in Historic South Pole Visit
Chilean President Gabriel Boric visited the South Pole on October 4th, 2025, reaffirming Chile's claim to Antarctic territory during 'Operation Polar Star III,' which involved Chilean armed forces and officials. This historic trip underscored Chile's commitment to scientific research and environment...
Chile Reaffirms Antarctic Claim in Historic South Pole Visit
Chilean President Gabriel Boric visited the South Pole on October 4th, 2025, reaffirming Chile's claim to Antarctic territory during 'Operation Polar Star III,' which involved Chilean armed forces and officials. This historic trip underscored Chile's commitment to scientific research and environment...
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44% Bias Score
US Newspapers Adopt 'Right-to-be-Forgotten' Policies for Old Crime Stories
US newspapers are implementing "right-to-be-forgotten" policies, removing names or deleting old crime stories to help the 70 million Americans with past arrests or convictions rebuild their lives, prompted by ethical concerns and societal impacts of persistent online records.
US Newspapers Adopt 'Right-to-be-Forgotten' Policies for Old Crime Stories
US newspapers are implementing "right-to-be-forgotten" policies, removing names or deleting old crime stories to help the 70 million Americans with past arrests or convictions rebuild their lives, prompted by ethical concerns and societal impacts of persistent online records.
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40% Bias Score
Johnson Wins House Speakership in Tense First Ballot
Mike Johnson won reelection as Speaker of the House by a narrow margin of 218-215, overcoming resistance from hardline Republicans and securing support from President Trump on the first day of the new Congress.
Johnson Wins House Speakership in Tense First Ballot
Mike Johnson won reelection as Speaker of the House by a narrow margin of 218-215, overcoming resistance from hardline Republicans and securing support from President Trump on the first day of the new Congress.
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52% Bias Score
Charlie Hebdo, Syria, and the Enduring Fight for Free Speech
The tenth anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo massacre prompts reflection on the parallels between the attack and the suppression of free speech in Syria under Assad, highlighting the ongoing conflict between religious extremism and freedom of expression, and the author's personal journey from supporti...
Charlie Hebdo, Syria, and the Enduring Fight for Free Speech
The tenth anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo massacre prompts reflection on the parallels between the attack and the suppression of free speech in Syria under Assad, highlighting the ongoing conflict between religious extremism and freedom of expression, and the author's personal journey from supporti...
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44% Bias Score
Washington Post Rejects Cartoon, Prompts Cartoonist's Resignation
Pulitzer Prize winner Ann Telnaes resigned from the Washington Post after her cartoon criticizing tech moguls supporting Trump was rejected; the Post cited avoiding repetition, while Telnaes called it censorship and a threat to press freedom.
Washington Post Rejects Cartoon, Prompts Cartoonist's Resignation
Pulitzer Prize winner Ann Telnaes resigned from the Washington Post after her cartoon criticizing tech moguls supporting Trump was rejected; the Post cited avoiding repetition, while Telnaes called it censorship and a threat to press freedom.
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48% Bias Score
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Meets with Argentine President Amidst Contested Election Results
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia, claiming electoral victory, met with Argentine President Javier Milei on January 4th, 2025, in Buenos Aires, amid protests and a $100,000 bounty on his head from the Venezuelan government, while planning a tour across Latin America to seek inter...
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Meets with Argentine President Amidst Contested Election Results
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia, claiming electoral victory, met with Argentine President Javier Milei on January 4th, 2025, in Buenos Aires, amid protests and a $100,000 bounty on his head from the Venezuelan government, while planning a tour across Latin America to seek inter...
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52% Bias Score
UK Woman Dies After Botched Gastric Surgery in Turkey
Morgan Ribeiro, a 20-year-old from the UK, died from septic shock after a botched gastric sleeve operation in Turkey, highlighting the dangers of cheap cosmetic surgery abroad, promoted on social media, and prompting calls for tighter regulations to protect vulnerable young people.
UK Woman Dies After Botched Gastric Surgery in Turkey
Morgan Ribeiro, a 20-year-old from the UK, died from septic shock after a botched gastric sleeve operation in Turkey, highlighting the dangers of cheap cosmetic surgery abroad, promoted on social media, and prompting calls for tighter regulations to protect vulnerable young people.
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68% Bias Score
Turkish Student's Death Sparks Foul Play Allegations
The body of 21-year-old Rojin Kabaiş, a Van Yüzüncü Yıl University student missing since September 27th, was found October 15th, 24 kilometers from the university; her death is officially ruled as drowning, but her father alleges murder and a flawed investigation.
Turkish Student's Death Sparks Foul Play Allegations
The body of 21-year-old Rojin Kabaiş, a Van Yüzüncü Yıl University student missing since September 27th, was found October 15th, 24 kilometers from the university; her death is officially ruled as drowning, but her father alleges murder and a flawed investigation.
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56% Bias Score