January 2025
February 2025
US to Receive $20 Billion Data Center Investment from Emirati Firm
President-elect Trump announced a $20 billion investment in US data centers by DAMAC Properties, led by Hussain Sajwani, a close business partner, following a similar large investment pledge by a Japanese billionaire last month; this is part of a larger expected investment boom in the sector.
US to Receive $20 Billion Data Center Investment from Emirati Firm
President-elect Trump announced a $20 billion investment in US data centers by DAMAC Properties, led by Hussain Sajwani, a close business partner, following a similar large investment pledge by a Japanese billionaire last month; this is part of a larger expected investment boom in the sector.
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48% Bias Score
The Seed of the Sacred Fig": A Family's Struggle Under Iranian Censorship
The Seed of the Sacred Fig," a 168-minute film written and directed by Mohammad Rasoulof, portrays a Tehran family's struggle with government censorship, interweaving their personal conflict with real-world protest footage; its release comes as Rasoulof and the Iranian cast are in exile.
The Seed of the Sacred Fig": A Family's Struggle Under Iranian Censorship
The Seed of the Sacred Fig," a 168-minute film written and directed by Mohammad Rasoulof, portrays a Tehran family's struggle with government censorship, interweaving their personal conflict with real-world protest footage; its release comes as Rasoulof and the Iranian cast are in exile.
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24% Bias Score
Six Dead, Hundreds Injured in Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack
A 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor drove his car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20, 2023, killing six people and injuring nearly 300; support services are struggling to meet the extensive physical and psychological needs of victims.
Six Dead, Hundreds Injured in Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack
A 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor drove his car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20, 2023, killing six people and injuring nearly 300; support services are struggling to meet the extensive physical and psychological needs of victims.
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28% Bias Score
German Gymnastics System Accused of Protecting Abusers
Former German gymnast Pauline Schäfer-Betz accused the German gymnastics system of repeatedly protecting those responsible for abuse, referencing past cases at Chemnitz and current issues in Stuttgart, demanding significant reforms to protect athletes.
German Gymnastics System Accused of Protecting Abusers
Former German gymnast Pauline Schäfer-Betz accused the German gymnastics system of repeatedly protecting those responsible for abuse, referencing past cases at Chemnitz and current issues in Stuttgart, demanding significant reforms to protect athletes.
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48% Bias Score
House Passes Laken Riley Act on Immigration Enforcement
The US House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act (264-159) on Tuesday, requiring detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft and allowing states to sue the federal government for immigration enforcement failures; the bill, named for a murder victim, now moves to the Senate.
House Passes Laken Riley Act on Immigration Enforcement
The US House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act (264-159) on Tuesday, requiring detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft and allowing states to sue the federal government for immigration enforcement failures; the bill, named for a murder victim, now moves to the Senate.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Renews Greenland Purchase Attempt Amidst Danish Opposition
Donald Trump is again attempting to purchase Greenland, despite previous rejections from Danish and Greenlandic leaders; his son recently visited with representatives, prompting cost comparisons to Alaska's 1867 purchase and other historical land deals.
Trump Renews Greenland Purchase Attempt Amidst Danish Opposition
Donald Trump is again attempting to purchase Greenland, despite previous rejections from Danish and Greenlandic leaders; his son recently visited with representatives, prompting cost comparisons to Alaska's 1867 purchase and other historical land deals.
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52% Bias Score
Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael: A Renaissance Encounter in London
A Royal Academy exhibition in London showcases drawings by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael, focusing on their responses to Michelangelo's David statue in 1504 Florence, revealing artistic rivalry and collaboration through their unique interpretations.
Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael: A Renaissance Encounter in London
A Royal Academy exhibition in London showcases drawings by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael, focusing on their responses to Michelangelo's David statue in 1504 Florence, revealing artistic rivalry and collaboration through their unique interpretations.
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56% Bias Score
Eurozone Inflation Rises to 2.4% in December 2024
Eurozone inflation reached 2.4 percent year-on-year in December 2024, up from 2.2 percent in November, with services inflation at 4 percent. Germany's inflation was 2.6 percent.
Eurozone Inflation Rises to 2.4% in December 2024
Eurozone inflation reached 2.4 percent year-on-year in December 2024, up from 2.2 percent in November, with services inflation at 4 percent. Germany's inflation was 2.6 percent.
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16% Bias Score
U.S. Accuses Russia of Supporting Both Sides in Sudanese Civil War
The U.S. accuses Russia of supporting both sides of Sudan's civil war, hindering peace efforts; Russia denies these claims, citing Western bias. The conflict, ongoing since April 2023, has displaced over 11 million people, and the U.S. recently sanctioned RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
U.S. Accuses Russia of Supporting Both Sides in Sudanese Civil War
The U.S. accuses Russia of supporting both sides of Sudan's civil war, hindering peace efforts; Russia denies these claims, citing Western bias. The conflict, ongoing since April 2023, has displaced over 11 million people, and the U.S. recently sanctioned RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
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40% Bias Score
Austria's Far-Right FPÖ on Brink of Power
Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) is poised for a significant power increase, promoting "remigration," spreading disinformation, and holding anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-immigration stances, potentially impacting Austria's domestic and foreign policies.
Austria's Far-Right FPÖ on Brink of Power
Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) is poised for a significant power increase, promoting "remigration," spreading disinformation, and holding anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-immigration stances, potentially impacting Austria's domestic and foreign policies.
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56% Bias Score
UK Housing Approvals Plunge to Record Low, Jeopardizing Labour's 1.5 Million Home Pledge
The UK saw a record low of 2,260 planning approvals for new housing projects between July and September 2024, jeopardizing Labour's pledge to build 1.5 million homes and highlighting the challenges of high interest rates and opposition to development.
UK Housing Approvals Plunge to Record Low, Jeopardizing Labour's 1.5 Million Home Pledge
The UK saw a record low of 2,260 planning approvals for new housing projects between July and September 2024, jeopardizing Labour's pledge to build 1.5 million homes and highlighting the challenges of high interest rates and opposition to development.
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52% Bias Score
UK Minister Faces Investigation Over Gifted Apartment
UK Anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq faces investigations in both the UK and Bangladesh regarding a £700,000 apartment gifted to her by a developer linked to her aunt, the former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, prompting questions about transparency and conflicts of interest.
UK Minister Faces Investigation Over Gifted Apartment
UK Anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq faces investigations in both the UK and Bangladesh regarding a £700,000 apartment gifted to her by a developer linked to her aunt, the former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, prompting questions about transparency and conflicts of interest.
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52% Bias Score