January 2025
February 2025
Trump Threatens Hamas, Plans Pardons, and Seeks Control of Greenland and Panama Canal
President-elect Donald Trump threatened Hamas with unspecified consequences if hostages are not released by January 20th, plans major pardons for January 6th defendants, and asserted the need for U.S. control of Greenland and the Panama Canal, prompting responses from Denmark and raising internation...
Trump Threatens Hamas, Plans Pardons, and Seeks Control of Greenland and Panama Canal
President-elect Donald Trump threatened Hamas with unspecified consequences if hostages are not released by January 20th, plans major pardons for January 6th defendants, and asserted the need for U.S. control of Greenland and the Panama Canal, prompting responses from Denmark and raising internation...
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56% Bias Score
M23 Offensive in DRC Violates Ceasefire, Sparks International Condemnation
The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, launched an offensive in the DRC's North Kivu province on January 2nd, 2025, violating the Luanda ceasefire, resulting in civilian deaths, displacement, and international condemnation.
M23 Offensive in DRC Violates Ceasefire, Sparks International Condemnation
The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, launched an offensive in the DRC's North Kivu province on January 2nd, 2025, violating the Luanda ceasefire, resulting in civilian deaths, displacement, and international condemnation.
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52% Bias Score
NYC Congestion Pricing Negatively Impacts FDNY Response Times
New York City's congestion pricing, effective January 5th, charges vehicles entering the city, negatively impacting FDNY response times as firefighters avoid tolls, leading to delays and increased costs estimated at $3,000 daily.
NYC Congestion Pricing Negatively Impacts FDNY Response Times
New York City's congestion pricing, effective January 5th, charges vehicles entering the city, negatively impacting FDNY response times as firefighters avoid tolls, leading to delays and increased costs estimated at $3,000 daily.
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52% Bias Score
Peter Yarrow, Folk Singer of Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies at 86
Peter Yarrow, 86, a member of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died Tuesday in New York after a four-year battle with bladder cancer; the group was known for its activism and hits like "Puff the Magic Dragon.
Peter Yarrow, Folk Singer of Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies at 86
Peter Yarrow, 86, a member of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died Tuesday in New York after a four-year battle with bladder cancer; the group was known for its activism and hits like "Puff the Magic Dragon.
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36% Bias Score
U.S. Adds Dozens of Chinese Firms to Military-Linked List
The U.S. Department of Defense added 134 Chinese companies, including Tencent, SenseTime, and CATL, to its list of companies with ties to the Chinese military, prompting stock declines and official denials from the affected companies, who plan to appeal the decision.
U.S. Adds Dozens of Chinese Firms to Military-Linked List
The U.S. Department of Defense added 134 Chinese companies, including Tencent, SenseTime, and CATL, to its list of companies with ties to the Chinese military, prompting stock declines and official denials from the affected companies, who plan to appeal the decision.
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44% Bias Score
Ukrainian Soldiers Desert During French Training
Several dozen Ukrainian soldiers deserted during training in France, prompting an admission of "problems" from Ukraine's land forces commander. The incident involved a brigade of 2,300 Ukrainian soldiers training in France, many of whom were conscripts with no combat experience.
Ukrainian Soldiers Desert During French Training
Several dozen Ukrainian soldiers deserted during training in France, prompting an admission of "problems" from Ukraine's land forces commander. The incident involved a brigade of 2,300 Ukrainian soldiers training in France, many of whom were conscripts with no combat experience.
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40% Bias Score
Karamoja Women Fight for Land Rights and Equality
Women in Uganda's Karamoja region face cultural barriers to land ownership and participation in decision-making, leading to economic hardship and gender-based violence, hindering development and requiring systemic change.
Karamoja Women Fight for Land Rights and Equality
Women in Uganda's Karamoja region face cultural barriers to land ownership and participation in decision-making, leading to economic hardship and gender-based violence, hindering development and requiring systemic change.
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28% Bias Score
DAMAC to Invest \$20 Billion in US Data Centers
Dubai's DAMAC Properties will invest at least \$20 billion in U.S. data centers across Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, Ohio, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, and Indiana, a decision the company says was influenced by President-elect Trump's win.
DAMAC to Invest \$20 Billion in US Data Centers
Dubai's DAMAC Properties will invest at least \$20 billion in U.S. data centers across Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, Ohio, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, and Indiana, a decision the company says was influenced by President-elect Trump's win.
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68% Bias Score
CFPB Sues Experian for Violating Fair Credit Reporting Act
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is suing Experian for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act by conducting sham investigations into consumer credit report disputes, failing to properly review disputes, and reinserting inaccurate information, potentially harming consumers' access to ...
CFPB Sues Experian for Violating Fair Credit Reporting Act
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is suing Experian for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act by conducting sham investigations into consumer credit report disputes, failing to properly review disputes, and reinserting inaccurate information, potentially harming consumers' access to ...
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44% Bias Score
DOGE Aims to Cut $2 Trillion in Federal Waste
A non-governmental committee, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, aims to slash $2 trillion in government waste by July 4, 2026, through spending cuts, program eliminations, and workforce reductions, collaborating with the Office of Management and Bu...
DOGE Aims to Cut $2 Trillion in Federal Waste
A non-governmental committee, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, aims to slash $2 trillion in government waste by July 4, 2026, through spending cuts, program eliminations, and workforce reductions, collaborating with the Office of Management and Bu...
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64% Bias Score
Apple to Update Flawed AI News Feature After Inaccurate Reports
Apple will update, not pause, its AI feature generating inaccurate news summaries on iPhones after facing criticism for false reports, including an incident where it incorrectly reported a murder suspect shot himself and falsely claimed a darts player had won a championship before it began.
Apple to Update Flawed AI News Feature After Inaccurate Reports
Apple will update, not pause, its AI feature generating inaccurate news summaries on iPhones after facing criticism for false reports, including an incident where it incorrectly reported a murder suspect shot himself and falsely claimed a darts player had won a championship before it began.
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36% Bias Score
NC Republicans Lose Veto-Proof Majority in House
Following recounts and challenges, North Carolina election officials certified three Democratic legislative wins, giving Republicans 71 of 120 House seats—one short of a veto-proof majority—while maintaining a 30-20 Senate majority.
NC Republicans Lose Veto-Proof Majority in House
Following recounts and challenges, North Carolina election officials certified three Democratic legislative wins, giving Republicans 71 of 120 House seats—one short of a veto-proof majority—while maintaining a 30-20 Senate majority.
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36% Bias Score