January 2025
February 2025
Syria: Month-Long Clashes Near Tishrin Dam, Southern Groups Refuse to Disarm
Clashes between the Syrian National Army (SNA) and the PYD/DSG near the Tishrin Dam have lasted a month, with the SNA receiving heavy weaponry for a wider operation. Simultaneously, southern Syrian armed groups refuse to disarm, proposing integration into the Ministry of Defense instead; Israel is e...
Syria: Month-Long Clashes Near Tishrin Dam, Southern Groups Refuse to Disarm
Clashes between the Syrian National Army (SNA) and the PYD/DSG near the Tishrin Dam have lasted a month, with the SNA receiving heavy weaponry for a wider operation. Simultaneously, southern Syrian armed groups refuse to disarm, proposing integration into the Ministry of Defense instead; Israel is e...
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56% Bias Score
Santa Ana Winds Fuel Southern California Wildfires
Santa Ana winds, strong and dry, originate inland and blow toward the Southern California coast during cooler months, significantly increasing wildfire risk as seen in current Los Angeles County fires; these winds are caused by high-pressure systems over the Great Basin, resulting in heated, dry air...
Santa Ana Winds Fuel Southern California Wildfires
Santa Ana winds, strong and dry, originate inland and blow toward the Southern California coast during cooler months, significantly increasing wildfire risk as seen in current Los Angeles County fires; these winds are caused by high-pressure systems over the Great Basin, resulting in heated, dry air...
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16% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Released from Iranian Prison
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, arrested in Iran on December 19th for allegedly violating Islamic laws, has been released following diplomatic efforts by the Italian government; her release may be linked to a prisoner exchange involving an Iranian national arrested in Italy for supplying drone part...
Italian Journalist Released from Iranian Prison
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, arrested in Iran on December 19th for allegedly violating Islamic laws, has been released following diplomatic efforts by the Italian government; her release may be linked to a prisoner exchange involving an Iranian national arrested in Italy for supplying drone part...
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36% Bias Score
Meta Submits EU Risk Assessment for Content Moderation Changes
On September 6th, Meta submitted a risk assessment to the European Commission, paving the way for potential changes to its content moderation practices in the EU, following similar moves in the US, in accordance with the EU's Digital Services Act.
Meta Submits EU Risk Assessment for Content Moderation Changes
On September 6th, Meta submitted a risk assessment to the European Commission, paving the way for potential changes to its content moderation practices in the EU, following similar moves in the US, in accordance with the EU's Digital Services Act.
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32% Bias Score
Judge Rejects Google's Motion to Dismiss Privacy Lawsuit
A federal judge in San Francisco refused Google's motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit alleging the tech giant collected user data even after users disabled tracking, citing ambiguous disclosures and potentially deceptive practices. A trial is set for August.
Judge Rejects Google's Motion to Dismiss Privacy Lawsuit
A federal judge in San Francisco refused Google's motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit alleging the tech giant collected user data even after users disabled tracking, citing ambiguous disclosures and potentially deceptive practices. A trial is set for August.
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36% Bias Score
Widespread Cold Rock Anomalies in Earth's Lower Mantle Challenge Plate Tectonic Theory
A new study using a high-resolution model of Earth's lower mantle, based on seismic wave data from earthquakes of varying magnitudes, has revealed widespread zones of cold rocks far from plate boundaries, challenging current plate tectonic theories and suggesting a more complex mantle convection tha...
Widespread Cold Rock Anomalies in Earth's Lower Mantle Challenge Plate Tectonic Theory
A new study using a high-resolution model of Earth's lower mantle, based on seismic wave data from earthquakes of varying magnitudes, has revealed widespread zones of cold rocks far from plate boundaries, challenging current plate tectonic theories and suggesting a more complex mantle convection tha...
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12% Bias Score
Spain Commemorates Franco's Death Amidst Concerns about Rising Authoritarianism
The Spanish government is launching a program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Francisco Franco's death, aiming to highlight the transition to democracy while addressing concerns about rising tolerance for authoritarianism among young people, particularly given Vox's stance on the Franco era.
Spain Commemorates Franco's Death Amidst Concerns about Rising Authoritarianism
The Spanish government is launching a program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Francisco Franco's death, aiming to highlight the transition to democracy while addressing concerns about rising tolerance for authoritarianism among young people, particularly given Vox's stance on the Franco era.
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64% Bias Score
Simitis's Legacy: Modernizing Greece's Role in Europe
Konstantinos Simitis's eight-year premiership (1996-2004) modernized Greece, integrating it into the EU's core, boosting infrastructure (Rio-Antirrio Bridge, Athens Metro), expanding social welfare, and strengthening the rule of law while facing challenges with corruption and party succession.
Simitis's Legacy: Modernizing Greece's Role in Europe
Konstantinos Simitis's eight-year premiership (1996-2004) modernized Greece, integrating it into the EU's core, boosting infrastructure (Rio-Antirrio Bridge, Athens Metro), expanding social welfare, and strengthening the rule of law while facing challenges with corruption and party succession.
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52% Bias Score
Musk's X Posts Alarm European Leaders Amidst German Election Concerns
Elon Musk's social media activity is alarming European leaders, with concerns focused on his potential influence on the upcoming German elections and the spread of disinformation across Europe. French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz are reportedly annoyed, while the UK Prime Minister a...
Musk's X Posts Alarm European Leaders Amidst German Election Concerns
Elon Musk's social media activity is alarming European leaders, with concerns focused on his potential influence on the upcoming German elections and the spread of disinformation across Europe. French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz are reportedly annoyed, while the UK Prime Minister a...
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Mental Healthcare Providers Face Financial Crisis Due to Data-Sharing Restrictions
Dutch mental healthcare providers face financial crisis after a new law prohibiting the sharing of patient data needed for insurance claims, creating uncertainty for smaller practices and potentially lengthening patient waiting times.
Dutch Mental Healthcare Providers Face Financial Crisis Due to Data-Sharing Restrictions
Dutch mental healthcare providers face financial crisis after a new law prohibiting the sharing of patient data needed for insurance claims, creating uncertainty for smaller practices and potentially lengthening patient waiting times.
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44% Bias Score
Until I Kill You": True Crime Drama Based on Victim's Memoir
Until I Kill You", a true crime drama airing on ABC, tells the story of Delia Balmer's relationship with John Sweeney, a psychopath, based on her memoir; it's praised for its sensitive portrayal of the victim and avoids sensationalizing the crime.
Until I Kill You": True Crime Drama Based on Victim's Memoir
Until I Kill You", a true crime drama airing on ABC, tells the story of Delia Balmer's relationship with John Sweeney, a psychopath, based on her memoir; it's praised for its sensitive portrayal of the victim and avoids sensationalizing the crime.
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44% Bias Score
Social Security Fairness Act Increases Benefits for Millions, but Accelerates Trust Fund Depletion
President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act, eliminating benefit reductions for 2.1 million WEP-affected individuals and 770,000 spouses and surviving spouses affected by GPO, resulting in higher monthly checks and retroactive payments, at a cost of $196 billion over ten years.
Social Security Fairness Act Increases Benefits for Millions, but Accelerates Trust Fund Depletion
President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act, eliminating benefit reductions for 2.1 million WEP-affected individuals and 770,000 spouses and surviving spouses affected by GPO, resulting in higher monthly checks and retroactive payments, at a cost of $196 billion over ten years.
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44% Bias Score