January 2025
February 2025
UK Criminalizes AI Deepfake Pornography Creation
The UK government announced a new law criminalizing the creation and sharing of AI-generated deepfake pornography, expanding existing protections against non-consensual intimate images and carrying penalties of up to two years imprisonment.
UK Criminalizes AI Deepfake Pornography Creation
The UK government announced a new law criminalizing the creation and sharing of AI-generated deepfake pornography, expanding existing protections against non-consensual intimate images and carrying penalties of up to two years imprisonment.
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44% Bias Score
NYC Subway Arson Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was indicted for the murder of Debrina Kawam, 57, whom he allegedly set on fire on a NYC subway car on December 22, 2024, prompting increased police presence and highlighting safety concerns in the city's transit system.
NYC Subway Arson Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was indicted for the murder of Debrina Kawam, 57, whom he allegedly set on fire on a NYC subway car on December 22, 2024, prompting increased police presence and highlighting safety concerns in the city's transit system.
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28% Bias Score
Judge Blocks Release of Trump Investigation Report
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon temporarily blocked the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, following a request from Trump's former co-defendants who argued the report would interfere with their ongoing case.
Judge Blocks Release of Trump Investigation Report
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon temporarily blocked the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, following a request from Trump's former co-defendants who argued the report would interfere with their ongoing case.
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48% Bias Score
EU Unveils Emergency Plans to Support Struggling Industries
The European Commission plans to launch emergency support plans for struggling EU industries, including energy-intensive sectors, by creating decarbonized public markets and reducing regulatory burdens, as announced by Executive Vice-President StƩphane SƩjournƩ.
EU Unveils Emergency Plans to Support Struggling Industries
The European Commission plans to launch emergency support plans for struggling EU industries, including energy-intensive sectors, by creating decarbonized public markets and reducing regulatory burdens, as announced by Executive Vice-President StƩphane SƩjournƩ.
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40% Bias Score
CES 2025: Software Defined Vehicles and Automotive Innovation
At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, the automotive industry highlighted Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs), with Honda unveiling its all-electric 0 Series and the Honda-Sony joint venture showcasing the Afeela. BMW displayed its i Vision Dee prototype with an advanced head-up display, while Continental presente...
CES 2025: Software Defined Vehicles and Automotive Innovation
At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, the automotive industry highlighted Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs), with Honda unveiling its all-electric 0 Series and the Honda-Sony joint venture showcasing the Afeela. BMW displayed its i Vision Dee prototype with an advanced head-up display, while Continental presente...
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36% Bias Score
Meta Appoints UFC President Dana White to Board, Strengthening Ties with Trump
Meta appointed three new board members: UFC president Dana White, auto tycoon John Elkann, and tech investor Charlie Songhurst; this follows Meta's previous efforts to improve relations with the incoming president, Donald Trump, through donations and promotions.
Meta Appoints UFC President Dana White to Board, Strengthening Ties with Trump
Meta appointed three new board members: UFC president Dana White, auto tycoon John Elkann, and tech investor Charlie Songhurst; this follows Meta's previous efforts to improve relations with the incoming president, Donald Trump, through donations and promotions.
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Strikes Russian Command Post, Eliminates North Korean Soldiers
On January 7th, Ukrainian forces conducted a precision strike on a Russian command post near Bila, Kursk Oblast, resulting in the reported elimination of 13 North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia; the UAF stated that such strikes are a necessary part of their operations and they will contin...
Ukraine Strikes Russian Command Post, Eliminates North Korean Soldiers
On January 7th, Ukrainian forces conducted a precision strike on a Russian command post near Bila, Kursk Oblast, resulting in the reported elimination of 13 North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia; the UAF stated that such strikes are a necessary part of their operations and they will contin...
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52% Bias Score
Austrian ĆVP's Shock Coalition Talks with FPĆ
Christian Stocker, former Austrian ĆVP Secretary General, dramatically reversed his staunch opposition to Herbert Kickl, paving the way for a potential ĆVP-FPĆ coalition government in Austria, despite significant policy differences and concerns over Kickl's alleged ties to Russia.
Austrian ĆVP's Shock Coalition Talks with FPĆ
Christian Stocker, former Austrian ĆVP Secretary General, dramatically reversed his staunch opposition to Herbert Kickl, paving the way for a potential ĆVP-FPĆ coalition government in Austria, despite significant policy differences and concerns over Kickl's alleged ties to Russia.
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44% Bias Score
Death of Jean-Marie Le Pen: Mixed Reactions and Uncertain Legacy
Jean-Marie Le Pen, a historical figure of the French far-right, died on Tuesday at age 98, sparking diverse reactions and raising questions about his complex legacy and the future of the French far-right.
Death of Jean-Marie Le Pen: Mixed Reactions and Uncertain Legacy
Jean-Marie Le Pen, a historical figure of the French far-right, died on Tuesday at age 98, sparking diverse reactions and raising questions about his complex legacy and the future of the French far-right.
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32% Bias Score
Meta Eliminates Fact-Checkers, Prioritizes Community Notes
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Tuesday that his company is eliminating third-party fact-checkers from its US platforms, replacing them with community notes to prioritize free expression, simplify content policies, and mend ties with President-elect Donald Trump, relocating its trust and safet...
Meta Eliminates Fact-Checkers, Prioritizes Community Notes
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Tuesday that his company is eliminating third-party fact-checkers from its US platforms, replacing them with community notes to prioritize free expression, simplify content policies, and mend ties with President-elect Donald Trump, relocating its trust and safet...
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56% Bias Score
McDonald's UK Faces 700+ Lawsuits Over Widespread Abuse Allegations
McDonald's UK faces 700+ lawsuits alleging sexual abuse, discrimination, and racism; CEO admits inability to guarantee a future free from allegations despite claiming reforms are working and 47 out of 75 sexual harassment reports were upheld in the last year.
McDonald's UK Faces 700+ Lawsuits Over Widespread Abuse Allegations
McDonald's UK faces 700+ lawsuits alleging sexual abuse, discrimination, and racism; CEO admits inability to guarantee a future free from allegations despite claiming reforms are working and 47 out of 75 sexual harassment reports were upheld in the last year.
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60% Bias Score
First US Death from H5N1 Avian Influenza Highlights Pandemic Risk"
A person over 65 with pre-existing conditions in Louisiana died from H5N1 avian influenza, marking the first such death in the US; the virus, a specific genotype (D1.1) of clade 2.3.4.4b, was contracted from backyard poultry and wild birds, raising concerns about potential human adaptation and pande...
First US Death from H5N1 Avian Influenza Highlights Pandemic Risk"
A person over 65 with pre-existing conditions in Louisiana died from H5N1 avian influenza, marking the first such death in the US; the virus, a specific genotype (D1.1) of clade 2.3.4.4b, was contracted from backyard poultry and wild birds, raising concerns about potential human adaptation and pande...
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36% Bias Score