January 2025
February 2025
Major Winter Storm Cripples US, Causing Widespread Disruptions and Fatalities
A major winter storm hitting the central and eastern US on Monday caused states of emergency in several states, over 300,000 power outages, over 1,800 flight cancellations, and at least three deaths due to the storm, with record-breaking snowfalls in several cities and several hundred stranded motor...
Major Winter Storm Cripples US, Causing Widespread Disruptions and Fatalities
A major winter storm hitting the central and eastern US on Monday caused states of emergency in several states, over 300,000 power outages, over 1,800 flight cancellations, and at least three deaths due to the storm, with record-breaking snowfalls in several cities and several hundred stranded motor...
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12% Bias Score
Mobile App Combats High Maternal Mortality in Developing Nations
Véronique Thouvenot's Zero Mothers Die app combats the 300,000 annual maternal deaths estimated by the WHO, providing vital pregnancy information in nine dialects offline to women in impoverished areas of Africa, Peru and Brazil.
Mobile App Combats High Maternal Mortality in Developing Nations
Véronique Thouvenot's Zero Mothers Die app combats the 300,000 annual maternal deaths estimated by the WHO, providing vital pregnancy information in nine dialects offline to women in impoverished areas of Africa, Peru and Brazil.
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24% Bias Score
Russia Claims Capture of Kurakhove, Ukraine Counterattacks in Kursk
Following three months of fighting, Russia announced the capture of Kurakhove, a city in eastern Ukraine near a significant lithium deposit, claiming it will accelerate their control over the Donetsk region; concurrently, Ukraine launched a counteroffensive in Russia's Kursk region, where they've he...
Russia Claims Capture of Kurakhove, Ukraine Counterattacks in Kursk
Following three months of fighting, Russia announced the capture of Kurakhove, a city in eastern Ukraine near a significant lithium deposit, claiming it will accelerate their control over the Donetsk region; concurrently, Ukraine launched a counteroffensive in Russia's Kursk region, where they've he...
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24% Bias Score
Austria's Far-Right FPÖ Poised for Power
Following a failed coalition attempt by Austria's ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS, President Van der Bellen tasked FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl with forming a new government with the ÖVP, marking a significant shift towards the far-right in Austrian politics.
Austria's Far-Right FPÖ Poised for Power
Following a failed coalition attempt by Austria's ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS, President Van der Bellen tasked FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl with forming a new government with the ÖVP, marking a significant shift towards the far-right in Austrian politics.
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56% Bias Score
Sugary Drinks Linked to Millions of Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases Globally
A new study reveals that sugary drinks caused 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million new cardiovascular disease cases globally in 2020, resulting in over 340,000 deaths, with the highest rates in Latin America and the Caribbean and significant disparities across demographics and re...
Sugary Drinks Linked to Millions of Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases Globally
A new study reveals that sugary drinks caused 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million new cardiovascular disease cases globally in 2020, resulting in over 340,000 deaths, with the highest rates in Latin America and the Caribbean and significant disparities across demographics and re...
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44% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia's Obstructionism at Climate Summits
Saudi Arabia systematically obstructs climate negotiations, refusing discussions on phasing out fossil fuels and women's roles, despite previous agreements, prioritizing its oil-dependent economy.
Saudi Arabia's Obstructionism at Climate Summits
Saudi Arabia systematically obstructs climate negotiations, refusing discussions on phasing out fossil fuels and women's roles, despite previous agreements, prioritizing its oil-dependent economy.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Denies Report of Revised Tariff Plans
President-elect Donald Trump denied a Washington Post report that his aides are exploring narrower tariff plans, contradicting his campaign promises of broad 10% tariffs on global imports and 60% on Chinese goods; European markets rallied on the report.
Trump Denies Report of Revised Tariff Plans
President-elect Donald Trump denied a Washington Post report that his aides are exploring narrower tariff plans, contradicting his campaign promises of broad 10% tariffs on global imports and 60% on Chinese goods; European markets rallied on the report.
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40% Bias Score
Macron Urges Ukraine for Realism on Territorial Issues, Warns Against Western Concessions
French President Emmanuel Macron urged Ukraine for "realistic" expectations on territorial issues, stating no quick conflict resolution is foreseen; he also highlighted the need for US involvement, European security guarantees for Ukraine, and warned against Western concessions due to fatigue, while...
Macron Urges Ukraine for Realism on Territorial Issues, Warns Against Western Concessions
French President Emmanuel Macron urged Ukraine for "realistic" expectations on territorial issues, stating no quick conflict resolution is foreseen; he also highlighted the need for US involvement, European security guarantees for Ukraine, and warned against Western concessions due to fatigue, while...
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40% Bias Score
Armenia's Trade with UAE Explodes Amidst Russian Sanctions
Armenia's trade with the UAE skyrocketed to nearly $5 billion in the first nine months of 2024, a more than sixfold increase from 2023, mainly due to Armenian re-exports of Russian gold and other goods, facilitated by the UAE's lack of sanctions against Russia.
Armenia's Trade with UAE Explodes Amidst Russian Sanctions
Armenia's trade with the UAE skyrocketed to nearly $5 billion in the first nine months of 2024, a more than sixfold increase from 2023, mainly due to Armenian re-exports of Russian gold and other goods, facilitated by the UAE's lack of sanctions against Russia.
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36% Bias Score
M23 Captures Masisi, Exacerbating Congo Conflict
The Rwanda-backed M23 militia seized the strategically important city of Masisi in eastern Congo, escalating the conflict after failed peace talks and representing a major setback for the Congolese army.
M23 Captures Masisi, Exacerbating Congo Conflict
The Rwanda-backed M23 militia seized the strategically important city of Masisi in eastern Congo, escalating the conflict after failed peace talks and representing a major setback for the Congolese army.
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44% Bias Score
Israeli Soldier Flees Brazil Amidst War Crimes Investigation
An Israeli soldier vacationing in Brazil hastily returned home following a Brazilian federal court's order to investigate allegations of war crimes in Gaza, made by the Hind Rajab Foundation; the Israeli Foreign Ministry facilitated his departure.
Israeli Soldier Flees Brazil Amidst War Crimes Investigation
An Israeli soldier vacationing in Brazil hastily returned home following a Brazilian federal court's order to investigate allegations of war crimes in Gaza, made by the Hind Rajab Foundation; the Israeli Foreign Ministry facilitated his departure.
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52% Bias Score
Musk's Attacks Force Starmer into Defensive Stance Amidst Grooming Gang Controversy
Elon Musk's public accusations against UK Labour leader Keir Starmer regarding the handling of grooming gangs during his time as Director of Public Prosecutions have sparked controversy and forced Starmer to defend his record, impacting his political standing amidst concerns about foreign interferen...
Musk's Attacks Force Starmer into Defensive Stance Amidst Grooming Gang Controversy
Elon Musk's public accusations against UK Labour leader Keir Starmer regarding the handling of grooming gangs during his time as Director of Public Prosecutions have sparked controversy and forced Starmer to defend his record, impacting his political standing amidst concerns about foreign interferen...
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44% Bias Score