January 2025
February 2025
Turkey Threatens Military Action in Syria Unless PKK/YPG Withdraws
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan threatened military action in Syria if the PKK/YPG doesn't withdraw, while President Erdoğan discussed a 'historic opportunity' arising from the Syrian revolution. Former US President Trump praised Erdoğan's strategic moves in Syria.
Turkey Threatens Military Action in Syria Unless PKK/YPG Withdraws
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan threatened military action in Syria if the PKK/YPG doesn't withdraw, while President Erdoğan discussed a 'historic opportunity' arising from the Syrian revolution. Former US President Trump praised Erdoğan's strategic moves in Syria.
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52% Bias Score
Legal Challenge Threatens New York's Ethics Commission
New York's Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG), created in 2022, faces a legal challenge questioning its independence from the governor; a court ruling could significantly impact ethics enforcement in a state with a history of corruption scandals.
Legal Challenge Threatens New York's Ethics Commission
New York's Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG), created in 2022, faces a legal challenge questioning its independence from the governor; a court ruling could significantly impact ethics enforcement in a state with a history of corruption scandals.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Expansionist Ambitions: Greenland, Panama, and Canada
President Trump, in a recent press conference, expressed interest in acquiring Greenland from Denmark for national security reasons, reclaiming the Panama Canal from Panama due to alleged misuse, and making Canada the 51st state because of Canada's reliance on the US military, potentially involving ...
Trump's Expansionist Ambitions: Greenland, Panama, and Canada
President Trump, in a recent press conference, expressed interest in acquiring Greenland from Denmark for national security reasons, reclaiming the Panama Canal from Panama due to alleged misuse, and making Canada the 51st state because of Canada's reliance on the US military, potentially involving ...
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40% Bias Score
Off-Road Bikers Damage UK's Ancient Monuments
Illegal off-road biking is causing significant damage to ancient monuments across the UK, including the Bronze Age Tor Clawdd ring cairn near Swansea, with archaeologists warning of "complete destruction" and calling for increased enforcement and public awareness.
Off-Road Bikers Damage UK's Ancient Monuments
Illegal off-road biking is causing significant damage to ancient monuments across the UK, including the Bronze Age Tor Clawdd ring cairn near Swansea, with archaeologists warning of "complete destruction" and calling for increased enforcement and public awareness.
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48% Bias Score
Fernanda Torres Wins Golden Globe, 25 Years After Mother's Nomination
Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Drama Motion Picture on January 5th, 2025, for her role in \"Ainda Estou Aqui\". This win is significant because it follows her mother's nomination for the same award 25 years prior, and her performance is based on the stor...
Fernanda Torres Wins Golden Globe, 25 Years After Mother's Nomination
Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Drama Motion Picture on January 5th, 2025, for her role in \"Ainda Estou Aqui\". This win is significant because it follows her mother's nomination for the same award 25 years prior, and her performance is based on the stor...
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44% Bias Score
Justice Department Sues Landlords for Alleged Rent-Fixing Scheme
The U.S. Justice Department sued six major landlords for allegedly colluding to keep rents high using an algorithm and shared data, impacting millions of renters already struggling with affordability; one landlord denied the accusations.
Justice Department Sues Landlords for Alleged Rent-Fixing Scheme
The U.S. Justice Department sued six major landlords for allegedly colluding to keep rents high using an algorithm and shared data, impacting millions of renters already struggling with affordability; one landlord denied the accusations.
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52% Bias Score
Meta Replaces Fact-Checkers with Community System, Drawing Criticism
Meta has replaced independent fact-checkers on Facebook and Instagram with a community-based system for flagging misinformation, a move praised by Donald Trump but criticized by online safety advocates and experts who fear increased spread of misinformation and hate speech. The change, mirroring X's...
Meta Replaces Fact-Checkers with Community System, Drawing Criticism
Meta has replaced independent fact-checkers on Facebook and Instagram with a community-based system for flagging misinformation, a move praised by Donald Trump but criticized by online safety advocates and experts who fear increased spread of misinformation and hate speech. The change, mirroring X's...
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48% Bias Score
Ireland Joins Genocide Case Against Israel at ICJ
Ireland joined South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ on Monday, focusing on the legal definition of intent, amid rising international concern over the high death toll in Gaza (at least 45,885 since October 7, 2023) and strained relations between Ireland and Israel following the clos...
Ireland Joins Genocide Case Against Israel at ICJ
Ireland joined South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ on Monday, focusing on the legal definition of intent, amid rising international concern over the high death toll in Gaza (at least 45,885 since October 7, 2023) and strained relations between Ireland and Israel following the clos...
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48% Bias Score
Vietnam's Controversial New Traffic Fines: A 50-Fold Increase Sparks Public Outcry
Vietnam's new traffic law, effective January 1, 2025, increases fines significantly, with some reaching 100 million VND (approximately 4,167 USD), leading to immediate public backlash and concerns about its impact on low-income citizens and potential corruption.
Vietnam's Controversial New Traffic Fines: A 50-Fold Increase Sparks Public Outcry
Vietnam's new traffic law, effective January 1, 2025, increases fines significantly, with some reaching 100 million VND (approximately 4,167 USD), leading to immediate public backlash and concerns about its impact on low-income citizens and potential corruption.
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48% Bias Score
New Ultrasound Method Shows 94% Accuracy in Detecting Prostate Cancer
A new ultrasound-based prostate cancer detection method developed at Heriot Watt University shows a 94% detection rate in early trials, potentially revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment due to its use of widely available equipment and improved accuracy.
New Ultrasound Method Shows 94% Accuracy in Detecting Prostate Cancer
A new ultrasound-based prostate cancer detection method developed at Heriot Watt University shows a 94% detection rate in early trials, potentially revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment due to its use of widely available equipment and improved accuracy.
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36% Bias Score
Brazil's Cash Transfer Program Significantly Reduces Tuberculosis
A new study reveals that Brazil's Bolsa Familia cash transfer program significantly reduced tuberculosis incidence and mortality among low-income individuals between 2004 and 2015, particularly impacting indigenous and Afro-Brazilian populations and less developed regions, suggesting that poverty re...
Brazil's Cash Transfer Program Significantly Reduces Tuberculosis
A new study reveals that Brazil's Bolsa Familia cash transfer program significantly reduced tuberculosis incidence and mortality among low-income individuals between 2004 and 2015, particularly impacting indigenous and Afro-Brazilian populations and less developed regions, suggesting that poverty re...
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36% Bias Score
Canadian Winery Permanently Banned for Exploiting Migrant Workers
Toor Vineyards in British Columbia, Canada, was permanently banned from hiring temporary foreign workers and fined \$118,000 for violating program rules, including failure to protect workers from abuse and for not providing promised pay and working conditions; at least one worker reported sexual abu...
Canadian Winery Permanently Banned for Exploiting Migrant Workers
Toor Vineyards in British Columbia, Canada, was permanently banned from hiring temporary foreign workers and fined \$118,000 for violating program rules, including failure to protect workers from abuse and for not providing promised pay and working conditions; at least one worker reported sexual abu...
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44% Bias Score