January 2025
February 2025
Meta to Slash Content Moderation, Aligning with Trump
Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, will dramatically reduce content moderation on its platforms, ending third-party fact-checking and aligning with incoming President Trump's stance against perceived censorship, beginning in the US; this challenges EU regulations and reflects a broader trend among Big Te...
Meta to Slash Content Moderation, Aligning with Trump
Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, will dramatically reduce content moderation on its platforms, ending third-party fact-checking and aligning with incoming President Trump's stance against perceived censorship, beginning in the US; this challenges EU regulations and reflects a broader trend among Big Te...
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60% Bias Score
Applebaum Warns of Catastrophic European Consequences from Ukrainian Defeat
Anne Applebaum, in a January 8, 2025 interview with Die Welt, warned of dire consequences if Ukraine loses the war against Russia, including a militarily stronger Russia, necessitating greater European defense spending and highlighting the need for a stronger European army.
Applebaum Warns of Catastrophic European Consequences from Ukrainian Defeat
Anne Applebaum, in a January 8, 2025 interview with Die Welt, warned of dire consequences if Ukraine loses the war against Russia, including a militarily stronger Russia, necessitating greater European defense spending and highlighting the need for a stronger European army.
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52% Bias Score
Alleged Rosreestr Data Breach Raises Concerns in Russia
Hackers claim a 2 billion record data breach from Russia's Rosreestr, partially verified by a news outlet; Rosreestr denies the breach but is investigating, raising concerns about data security and access restrictions implemented in 2022 and 2023.
Alleged Rosreestr Data Breach Raises Concerns in Russia
Hackers claim a 2 billion record data breach from Russia's Rosreestr, partially verified by a news outlet; Rosreestr denies the breach but is investigating, raising concerns about data security and access restrictions implemented in 2022 and 2023.
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36% Bias Score
Credit Suisse Archive Reveals Evidence of Nazi-Era Asset Concealment
A review of Credit Suisse's archives by independent ombudsman Neil Barofsky revealed 23 documents linking 13 individuals with Nazi pasts to the bank, prompting a full archive scan and raising concerns about potential concealment of information regarding Nazi-era assets.
Credit Suisse Archive Reveals Evidence of Nazi-Era Asset Concealment
A review of Credit Suisse's archives by independent ombudsman Neil Barofsky revealed 23 documents linking 13 individuals with Nazi pasts to the bank, prompting a full archive scan and raising concerns about potential concealment of information regarding Nazi-era assets.
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44% Bias Score
Tibet Earthquake: 126 Dead, Dozens Missing After 7.1 Magnitude Quake
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet on Tuesday, causing at least 126 deaths, approximately 200 injuries, and significant damage to over 3,600 houses, prompting the relocation of 30,000 residents; rescue efforts are underway amid over 500 aftershocks and challenging conditions.
Tibet Earthquake: 126 Dead, Dozens Missing After 7.1 Magnitude Quake
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet on Tuesday, causing at least 126 deaths, approximately 200 injuries, and significant damage to over 3,600 houses, prompting the relocation of 30,000 residents; rescue efforts are underway amid over 500 aftershocks and challenging conditions.
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36% Bias Score
U.S. Accuses Sudan's RSF of Genocide, Imposes Sanctions
The United States formally accused Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of genocide on January 7th, 2024, imposing sanctions on their leader, Mohammed Hamdan Daglo, due to systematic killings and rapes based on ethnicity; this is the ninth time the U.S. has declared genocide.
U.S. Accuses Sudan's RSF of Genocide, Imposes Sanctions
The United States formally accused Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of genocide on January 7th, 2024, imposing sanctions on their leader, Mohammed Hamdan Daglo, due to systematic killings and rapes based on ethnicity; this is the ninth time the U.S. has declared genocide.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Press Conference Reveals Foreign Policy Priorities, Including Potential Military Action Against Allies
Newly elected US President Donald Trump held a press conference where he discussed his foreign policy priorities, expressing sympathy for Russia, claiming Biden violated an agreement on Ukraine's NATO membership (without evidence), and suggesting potential military action regarding Greenland, Panama...
Trump's Press Conference Reveals Foreign Policy Priorities, Including Potential Military Action Against Allies
Newly elected US President Donald Trump held a press conference where he discussed his foreign policy priorities, expressing sympathy for Russia, claiming Biden violated an agreement on Ukraine's NATO membership (without evidence), and suggesting potential military action regarding Greenland, Panama...
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36% Bias Score
Trump Outlines Assertive Foreign Policy Agenda
In a recent press conference, Donald Trump announced plans for increased defense spending from NATO allies, the potential acquisition of Greenland and the Panama Canal, and the possible annexation of Canada, while threatening tariffs against Denmark and the EU; he also discussed the situation in Gaz...
Trump Outlines Assertive Foreign Policy Agenda
In a recent press conference, Donald Trump announced plans for increased defense spending from NATO allies, the potential acquisition of Greenland and the Panama Canal, and the possible annexation of Canada, while threatening tariffs against Denmark and the EU; he also discussed the situation in Gaz...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Jr.'s Greenland Visit Fuels Debate on Territory's Future
Donald Trump Jr.'s recent Greenland trip, coinciding with his father's renewed pursuit of acquiring the territory for the U.S., has intensified debate about Greenland's future, with an upcoming election highlighting the tension between independence, potential U.S. annexation, and continued Danish su...
Trump Jr.'s Greenland Visit Fuels Debate on Territory's Future
Donald Trump Jr.'s recent Greenland trip, coinciding with his father's renewed pursuit of acquiring the territory for the U.S., has intensified debate about Greenland's future, with an upcoming election highlighting the tension between independence, potential U.S. annexation, and continued Danish su...
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48% Bias Score
Israel to Ban UNRWA, Impacting Millions of Palestinian Refugees
Israel plans to ban the UNRWA agency on January 28th, impacting 5.9 million Palestinian refugees who rely on UNRWA for essential services, following accusations of UNRWA employee collaboration with Hamas during the October 2023 attacks.
Israel to Ban UNRWA, Impacting Millions of Palestinian Refugees
Israel plans to ban the UNRWA agency on January 28th, impacting 5.9 million Palestinian refugees who rely on UNRWA for essential services, following accusations of UNRWA employee collaboration with Hamas during the October 2023 attacks.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Jr.'s Greenland Visit Amidst Father's Sovereignty Dispute
Donald Trump Jr. made a brief, pre-arranged 4-5 hour tourist visit to Greenland on Tuesday, amid his father's ongoing assertions of needing the island for national security reasons and threats to acquire it, even using military force if needed.
Trump Jr.'s Greenland Visit Amidst Father's Sovereignty Dispute
Donald Trump Jr. made a brief, pre-arranged 4-5 hour tourist visit to Greenland on Tuesday, amid his father's ongoing assertions of needing the island for national security reasons and threats to acquire it, even using military force if needed.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Biden Administration Appeals Plea Deal for 9/11 Mastermind
The Biden administration appealed a plea deal for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, arguing it would prevent the government from seeking the death penalty, despite the deal's initial approval by the Department of Defense; this follows objections from victims' families and Republicans.
Biden Administration Appeals Plea Deal for 9/11 Mastermind
The Biden administration appealed a plea deal for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, arguing it would prevent the government from seeking the death penalty, despite the deal's initial approval by the Department of Defense; this follows objections from victims' families and Republicans.
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48% Bias Score