January 2025
February 2025
Alaska Sues Biden Administration over ANWR Drilling Restrictions
Alaska filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration on Monday, challenging restrictions on oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's coastal plain, claiming these violate a congressional mandate and will severely reduce expected lease revenue from an estimated $1.1 billion.
Alaska Sues Biden Administration over ANWR Drilling Restrictions
Alaska filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration on Monday, challenging restrictions on oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's coastal plain, claiming these violate a congressional mandate and will severely reduce expected lease revenue from an estimated $1.1 billion.
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44% Bias Score
Climate Change Exacerbates Devastating California Wildfires
Southern California is battling intense wildfires exacerbated by a combination of strong Santa Ana winds, unusually high temperatures for winter, and an extended drought; climate change is a contributing factor, although direct causality remains difficult to confirm.
Climate Change Exacerbates Devastating California Wildfires
Southern California is battling intense wildfires exacerbated by a combination of strong Santa Ana winds, unusually high temperatures for winter, and an extended drought; climate change is a contributing factor, although direct causality remains difficult to confirm.
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28% Bias Score
Italian Startup Develops Safer, Sustainable Molten Salt Batteries for Electric Vehicles
Andrea Berti and Andrea Miotto's BatterIT project, a finalist in Red Bull Basement 2024, developed a hybrid engine using molten salt batteries offering increased safety, stability, and sustainability compared to lithium-ion batteries, potentially revolutionizing electric transportation.
Italian Startup Develops Safer, Sustainable Molten Salt Batteries for Electric Vehicles
Andrea Berti and Andrea Miotto's BatterIT project, a finalist in Red Bull Basement 2024, developed a hybrid engine using molten salt batteries offering increased safety, stability, and sustainability compared to lithium-ion batteries, potentially revolutionizing electric transportation.
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60% Bias Score
Allegations of Turkish Citizenship Granted to Somali President's Son After Fatal Accident
Following a fatal accident in Istanbul where the son of Somalia's president, Hassan Shekh Mohamud, was found primarily at fault for the death of Turkish motorcyclist Yunus Emre Göçer, allegations emerged that Mohamud and 35 associates received Turkish citizenship, sparking public outrage and parliam...
Allegations of Turkish Citizenship Granted to Somali President's Son After Fatal Accident
Following a fatal accident in Istanbul where the son of Somalia's president, Hassan Shekh Mohamud, was found primarily at fault for the death of Turkish motorcyclist Yunus Emre Göçer, allegations emerged that Mohamud and 35 associates received Turkish citizenship, sparking public outrage and parliam...
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52% Bias Score
China reaffirms commitment to Africa through Congo visit
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited the Republic of Congo on Tuesday, reaffirming strong bilateral ties and commitment to implementing the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit outcomes, further strengthening Sino-African cooperation and highlighting the enduring partnership between ...
China reaffirms commitment to Africa through Congo visit
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited the Republic of Congo on Tuesday, reaffirming strong bilateral ties and commitment to implementing the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit outcomes, further strengthening Sino-African cooperation and highlighting the enduring partnership between ...
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40% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Released from Iranian Prison
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, 29, was released from an Iranian prison after being detained on December 19th in Tehran for allegedly violating Iran's strict Islamic laws; her release followed diplomatic efforts by the Italian government, and she is en route to Italy.
Italian Journalist Released from Iranian Prison
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, 29, was released from an Iranian prison after being detained on December 19th in Tehran for allegedly violating Iran's strict Islamic laws; her release followed diplomatic efforts by the Italian government, and she is en route to Italy.
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36% Bias Score
Surge in Antisemitism and Islamophobia in Australia After October 7 Attacks
Following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, Australia experienced a surge in antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents, with organizations reporting thousands of cases, sparking political debate and inquiries into the extent and definition of these biases.
Surge in Antisemitism and Islamophobia in Australia After October 7 Attacks
Following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, Australia experienced a surge in antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents, with organizations reporting thousands of cases, sparking political debate and inquiries into the extent and definition of these biases.
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24% Bias Score
AI Assistant Offers Free Wine Marketing Advice
VitaBella, a French wine marketing agency, launched a free AI-powered virtual assistant to help wineries improve their communication and marketing strategies in a challenging market; the tool, trained on 20 years of experience, offers tailored advice on various aspects of marketing and communication...
AI Assistant Offers Free Wine Marketing Advice
VitaBella, a French wine marketing agency, launched a free AI-powered virtual assistant to help wineries improve their communication and marketing strategies in a challenging market; the tool, trained on 20 years of experience, offers tailored advice on various aspects of marketing and communication...
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44% Bias Score
Appeal Filed in Sinan Ateş Assassination Case Over Alleged Evidence Tampering
A Turkish court sentenced 12 individuals to aggravated life imprisonment for the assassination of Sinan Ateş, a former Turkish Nationalist Movement Party official, but the ruling was appealed due to alleged evidence tampering and the omission of details linking the crime to political figures and ins...
Appeal Filed in Sinan Ateş Assassination Case Over Alleged Evidence Tampering
A Turkish court sentenced 12 individuals to aggravated life imprisonment for the assassination of Sinan Ateş, a former Turkish Nationalist Movement Party official, but the ruling was appealed due to alleged evidence tampering and the omission of details linking the crime to political figures and ins...
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44% Bias Score
U.S. Labels Chinese Tech Firms as Military, Sparking Concerns
The U.S. government labeled several Chinese tech companies as military entities, prompting denials and accusations of unfair targeting, impacting companies like Tencent and CATL, as part of a broader effort to curb China's tech advancement, sparking concerns about economic repercussions and potentia...
U.S. Labels Chinese Tech Firms as Military, Sparking Concerns
The U.S. government labeled several Chinese tech companies as military entities, prompting denials and accusations of unfair targeting, impacting companies like Tencent and CATL, as part of a broader effort to curb China's tech advancement, sparking concerns about economic repercussions and potentia...
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56% Bias Score
Deschamps to Resign as French Football Coach After 2026 World Cup
French national football team coach Didier Deschamps announced his resignation, effective after the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, concluding a 14-year tenure marked by a World Cup victory in 2018 and two final losses.
Deschamps to Resign as French Football Coach After 2026 World Cup
French national football team coach Didier Deschamps announced his resignation, effective after the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, concluding a 14-year tenure marked by a World Cup victory in 2018 and two final losses.
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20% Bias Score
Senate Probe Links Private Equity Hospital Ownership to Deteriorating Patient Care
A Senate investigation found that private equity ownership of Lifepoint and Prospect hospital systems led to decreased patient care and safety violations, while owners received millions in payouts; this supports prior research on the negative impacts of private equity in healthcare.
Senate Probe Links Private Equity Hospital Ownership to Deteriorating Patient Care
A Senate investigation found that private equity ownership of Lifepoint and Prospect hospital systems led to decreased patient care and safety violations, while owners received millions in payouts; this supports prior research on the negative impacts of private equity in healthcare.
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48% Bias Score