January 2025
February 2025
Biden Blocks U.S. Steel Acquisition, Faces Lawsuit
President Biden blocked a $14 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel due to national security concerns, prompting lawsuits from U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel against Biden, the United Steelworkers union president, and Cleveland-Cliffs for alleged illegal coordination to block the de...
Biden Blocks U.S. Steel Acquisition, Faces Lawsuit
President Biden blocked a $14 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel due to national security concerns, prompting lawsuits from U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel against Biden, the United Steelworkers union president, and Cleveland-Cliffs for alleged illegal coordination to block the de...
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56% Bias Score
Ukraine Intensifies Kursk Offensive, Diverting Russian Resources
Ukraine significantly increased military activity in Russia's Kursk region on January 5th, engaging in 42 combat encounters, exceeding the 36 in the previously intense Pokrovsk area, aiming to divert Russian resources from the Donbas offensive and potentially weaken their overall capabilities.
Ukraine Intensifies Kursk Offensive, Diverting Russian Resources
Ukraine significantly increased military activity in Russia's Kursk region on January 5th, engaging in 42 combat encounters, exceeding the 36 in the previously intense Pokrovsk area, aiming to divert Russian resources from the Donbas offensive and potentially weaken their overall capabilities.
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36% Bias Score
Trudeau Resigns as Canadian Prime Minister
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday, citing internal party battles and declining popularity, and will remain in office until his party selects a new leader; parliament will be suspended until March 24.
Trudeau Resigns as Canadian Prime Minister
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday, citing internal party battles and declining popularity, and will remain in office until his party selects a new leader; parliament will be suspended until March 24.
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44% Bias Score
Macron: France a 'Solid Ally' to Trump, Urges European Unity
In his New Year's address, French President Emmanuel Macron affirmed France's strong alliance with President-elect Donald Trump while urging European unity and resilience against external threats, including the influence of tech moguls like Elon Musk and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Macron: France a 'Solid Ally' to Trump, Urges European Unity
In his New Year's address, French President Emmanuel Macron affirmed France's strong alliance with President-elect Donald Trump while urging European unity and resilience against external threats, including the influence of tech moguls like Elon Musk and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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36% Bias Score
Austria's Far-Right Poised for Power
Austria's Freedom Party, advocating for an end to Russia sanctions and immigrant repatriation, is poised to lead the nation's government for the first time since WWII following its leader Herbert Kickl's recent appointment to form a coalition, after the September election where the party secured 28....
Austria's Far-Right Poised for Power
Austria's Freedom Party, advocating for an end to Russia sanctions and immigrant repatriation, is poised to lead the nation's government for the first time since WWII following its leader Herbert Kickl's recent appointment to form a coalition, after the September election where the party secured 28....
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40% Bias Score
Trudeau Resigns as Canadian Prime Minister Amidst Political Pressure
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned on Monday, triggering a Liberal leadership race and a delay of parliamentary proceedings until March 24th. This comes amid declining approval ratings and Conservative pressure for a snap election, with the Conservatives currently holding a significant ...
Trudeau Resigns as Canadian Prime Minister Amidst Political Pressure
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned on Monday, triggering a Liberal leadership race and a delay of parliamentary proceedings until March 24th. This comes amid declining approval ratings and Conservative pressure for a snap election, with the Conservatives currently holding a significant ...
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44% Bias Score
Musk Accuses UK PM Starmer of Ignoring Child Sex Abuse
Elon Musk accused UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer of ignoring child sex abuse cases, referencing a news report detailing government inaction on investigating child sex trafficking rings, leading to a public debate and a call for US intervention.
Musk Accuses UK PM Starmer of Ignoring Child Sex Abuse
Elon Musk accused UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer of ignoring child sex abuse cases, referencing a news report detailing government inaction on investigating child sex trafficking rings, leading to a public debate and a call for US intervention.
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48% Bias Score
The Brutalist" Wins Four Golden Globes
Adrien Brody won Best Actor at the Golden Globes for his role in "The Brutalist," a film about a Jewish architect's journey from Holocaust survival to achieving the American Dream in the United States, highlighting the immigrant experience and themes of resilience.
The Brutalist" Wins Four Golden Globes
Adrien Brody won Best Actor at the Golden Globes for his role in "The Brutalist," a film about a Jewish architect's journey from Holocaust survival to achieving the American Dream in the United States, highlighting the immigrant experience and themes of resilience.
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28% Bias Score
Arsenic Poisoning in Brazil: Daughter-in-Law Arrested
In Torres, Brazil, a family was poisoned on Christmas Eve after eating an arsenic-laced cake, causing three deaths and three hospitalizations; the daughter-in-law of one victim has been arrested and charged with triple homicide and three counts of attempted homicide.
Arsenic Poisoning in Brazil: Daughter-in-Law Arrested
In Torres, Brazil, a family was poisoned on Christmas Eve after eating an arsenic-laced cake, causing three deaths and three hospitalizations; the daughter-in-law of one victim has been arrested and charged with triple homicide and three counts of attempted homicide.
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32% Bias Score
Sarkozy on Trial for Libyan Campaign Financing
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is on trial for allegedly receiving millions in illegal campaign financing from Libya's Moammar Gadhafi for his 2007 presidential bid, facing charges that include corruption and illegal campaign financing; the three-month trial involves multiple co-defendants ...
Sarkozy on Trial for Libyan Campaign Financing
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is on trial for allegedly receiving millions in illegal campaign financing from Libya's Moammar Gadhafi for his 2007 presidential bid, facing charges that include corruption and illegal campaign financing; the three-month trial involves multiple co-defendants ...
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40% Bias Score
Trudeau Resigns Amidst Trade War Threats and Internal Pressure
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on January 6th, 2025, effective after the selection of a new Liberal Party leader, citing internal pressures stemming from declining approval ratings, disagreements over US trade policy, and the threat of 25% tariffs from President Tru...
Trudeau Resigns Amidst Trade War Threats and Internal Pressure
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on January 6th, 2025, effective after the selection of a new Liberal Party leader, citing internal pressures stemming from declining approval ratings, disagreements over US trade policy, and the threat of 25% tariffs from President Tru...
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44% Bias Score
Viola Davis's Golden Globes Speech: From Poverty to EGOT Status
Viola Davis's Golden Globes Cecil B. DeMille Award acceptance speech recounted her journey from abject poverty and racism to EGOT status, emphasizing the "magic" of her ability to transcend hardship through acting and highlighting systemic challenges faced by dark-skinned Black women in Hollywood.
Viola Davis's Golden Globes Speech: From Poverty to EGOT Status
Viola Davis's Golden Globes Cecil B. DeMille Award acceptance speech recounted her journey from abject poverty and racism to EGOT status, emphasizing the "magic" of her ability to transcend hardship through acting and highlighting systemic challenges faced by dark-skinned Black women in Hollywood.
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40% Bias Score