January 2025
February 2025
Guantánamo Detainee Transfer Reduces Prison Population to Historic Low
The US transferred 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantánamo Bay to Oman on Monday, reducing the prison population to 15—its lowest number in 22 years—following years of delays due to Yemen's instability and despite their eligibility for release, all approved by US national security officials.
Guantánamo Detainee Transfer Reduces Prison Population to Historic Low
The US transferred 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantánamo Bay to Oman on Monday, reducing the prison population to 15—its lowest number in 22 years—following years of delays due to Yemen's instability and despite their eligibility for release, all approved by US national security officials.
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36% Bias Score
Post-Roe Surge in Permanent Contraception Among Young Adults
New research reveals a 95% surge in vasectomies and a 70% increase in tubal sterilizations among 19-26 year olds in states likely to ban abortion after the Roe v. Wade reversal, reflecting increased concerns about reproductive autonomy and access to contraception.
Post-Roe Surge in Permanent Contraception Among Young Adults
New research reveals a 95% surge in vasectomies and a 70% increase in tubal sterilizations among 19-26 year olds in states likely to ban abortion after the Roe v. Wade reversal, reflecting increased concerns about reproductive autonomy and access to contraception.
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44% Bias Score
First US Bird Flu Death Reported: Virus Mutation Raises Concerns
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health issues died from avian influenza (H5N1), marking the first US death from the virus. The patient had contact with sick birds, and genetic analysis suggests the virus mutated within their body.
First US Bird Flu Death Reported: Virus Mutation Raises Concerns
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health issues died from avian influenza (H5N1), marking the first US death from the virus. The patient had contact with sick birds, and genetic analysis suggests the virus mutated within their body.
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44% Bias Score
Secrecy shrouds ownership of Turkish media outlets "Nefes" and "Flash
The owners of the newly launched Turkish newspaper "Nefes" and the television channel "Flash" remain undisclosed despite various claims and denials, raising concerns about transparency and potential political influence in the Turkish media landscape.
Secrecy shrouds ownership of Turkish media outlets "Nefes" and "Flash
The owners of the newly launched Turkish newspaper "Nefes" and the television channel "Flash" remain undisclosed despite various claims and denials, raising concerns about transparency and potential political influence in the Turkish media landscape.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Captures Key Ukrainian City, Ukraine Launches Counteroffensive
Russia claimed to have captured the key Ukrainian city of Kurajove on Monday after a three-month battle, potentially accelerating its control over the Donetsk region; Ukraine simultaneously launched a counteroffensive in Russia's Kursk region, controlling hundreds of square kilometers.
Russia Captures Key Ukrainian City, Ukraine Launches Counteroffensive
Russia claimed to have captured the key Ukrainian city of Kurajove on Monday after a three-month battle, potentially accelerating its control over the Donetsk region; Ukraine simultaneously launched a counteroffensive in Russia's Kursk region, controlling hundreds of square kilometers.
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40% Bias Score
C'è Ancora Domani" Qualifies for Oscars' Best Picture
Paola Cortellesi's directorial debut, "C'è Ancora Domani," qualified for the Oscars' Best Picture category after exceeding box office expectations in Italy and achieving international distribution in 126 countries, including China and South Korea; it played in US theaters for the minimum required du...
C'è Ancora Domani" Qualifies for Oscars' Best Picture
Paola Cortellesi's directorial debut, "C'è Ancora Domani," qualified for the Oscars' Best Picture category after exceeding box office expectations in Italy and achieving international distribution in 126 countries, including China and South Korea; it played in US theaters for the minimum required du...
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52% Bias Score
Texas Faces New Winter Storm Amid 2021 Freeze Concerns
Texas braces for a major winter storm expected to drop up to four inches of snow, prompting concerns about power outages and echoing the deadly 2021 freeze; one death has already been reported in Houston.
Texas Faces New Winter Storm Amid 2021 Freeze Concerns
Texas braces for a major winter storm expected to drop up to four inches of snow, prompting concerns about power outages and echoing the deadly 2021 freeze; one death has already been reported in Houston.
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56% Bias Score
Ukrainian Son Released From Russian Prison After Family Fled War
A Ukrainian family living in Washington state was reunited with their son, Roman Jr., who was released from a Russian prison after being captured in Mariupol in May 2022; the family fled Ukraine in February 2022 after Russia's invasion, and the son's release is part of a recent prisoner exchange bet...
Ukrainian Son Released From Russian Prison After Family Fled War
A Ukrainian family living in Washington state was reunited with their son, Roman Jr., who was released from a Russian prison after being captured in Mariupol in May 2022; the family fled Ukraine in February 2022 after Russia's invasion, and the son's release is part of a recent prisoner exchange bet...
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20% Bias Score
Trump's Peaceful 2024 Victory Certification Contrasts Sharply with Violent 2021 Event
The U.S. Congress on January 15, 2024, certified Donald Trump's presidential victory, a peaceful event in stark contrast to the violent 2021 certification. Trump won 312 electoral votes to Kamala Harris's 226, despite a 2.3 million popular vote deficit, prompting Biden to urge remembrance of January...
Trump's Peaceful 2024 Victory Certification Contrasts Sharply with Violent 2021 Event
The U.S. Congress on January 15, 2024, certified Donald Trump's presidential victory, a peaceful event in stark contrast to the violent 2021 certification. Trump won 312 electoral votes to Kamala Harris's 226, despite a 2.3 million popular vote deficit, prompting Biden to urge remembrance of January...
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52% Bias Score
Peaceful 2023 Election Certification Differs Sharply from Violent 2021 Counterpart
On January 6th, 2023, Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the peaceful certification of Mike Johnson's presidential victory, a stark contrast to the violent events of 2021, despite Johnson winning by a narrow margin and Trump's claims of a stolen election.
Peaceful 2023 Election Certification Differs Sharply from Violent 2021 Counterpart
On January 6th, 2023, Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the peaceful certification of Mike Johnson's presidential victory, a stark contrast to the violent events of 2021, despite Johnson winning by a narrow margin and Trump's claims of a stolen election.
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36% Bias Score
Musk Accuses UK Prime Minister of Ignoring Child Abuse, Calls for US Intervention
Elon Musk, using his X platform, accused UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer of ignoring child sexual abuse cases, prompting a political debate and a call by Musk for US intervention in the UK's internal affairs, fueled by a news report revealing the government's handling of child exploitation ring inves...
Musk Accuses UK Prime Minister of Ignoring Child Abuse, Calls for US Intervention
Elon Musk, using his X platform, accused UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer of ignoring child sexual abuse cases, prompting a political debate and a call by Musk for US intervention in the UK's internal affairs, fueled by a news report revealing the government's handling of child exploitation ring inves...
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44% Bias Score
Jenin Camp: Internal Clashes Amidst PA Disarmament Operation
Internal clashes in the Jenin refugee camp, exacerbated by a PA disarmament operation and Israeli raids, have led to civilian deaths, including 21-year-old journalism student Shatha al-Sabbagh, amidst accusations of Israeli and Iranian involvement.
Jenin Camp: Internal Clashes Amidst PA Disarmament Operation
Internal clashes in the Jenin refugee camp, exacerbated by a PA disarmament operation and Israeli raids, have led to civilian deaths, including 21-year-old journalism student Shatha al-Sabbagh, amidst accusations of Israeli and Iranian involvement.
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60% Bias Score