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
Musk's X Faces EU Scrutiny for Alleged Foreign Interference
EU leaders accuse Elon Musk of foreign interference due to his ownership of X, support for far-right groups, and potential role in the US administration; the EU is investigating X for violating the Digital Services Act, with potential fines up to €190 million.
Musk's X Faces EU Scrutiny for Alleged Foreign Interference
EU leaders accuse Elon Musk of foreign interference due to his ownership of X, support for far-right groups, and potential role in the US administration; the EU is investigating X for violating the Digital Services Act, with potential fines up to €190 million.
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56% 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 Threatens Economic Force Against Canada
Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to use economic force against Canada to eliminate the border, prompting unified condemnation from Canada's political leaders, who emphasize their economic strength and reject Trump's assertions.
Trump Threatens Economic Force Against Canada
Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to use economic force against Canada to eliminate the border, prompting unified condemnation from Canada's political leaders, who emphasize their economic strength and reject Trump's assertions.
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48% 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
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
Venezuelan Election Dispute Triggers Regional Diplomatic Crisis
Following contested presidential elections in Venezuela on July 28th, a diplomatic crisis ensues as Nicolás Maduro claims victory despite opposition leader Edmundo González presenting evidence suggesting he won by a significant margin; several countries now recognize González, while others maintain ...
Venezuelan Election Dispute Triggers Regional Diplomatic Crisis
Following contested presidential elections in Venezuela on July 28th, a diplomatic crisis ensues as Nicolás Maduro claims victory despite opposition leader Edmundo González presenting evidence suggesting he won by a significant margin; several countries now recognize González, while others maintain ...
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64% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Partnerships in US, Prioritizing Free Speech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the termination of partnerships with fact-checkers in the US, citing political bias and a desire to prioritize free speech, a move experts fear will increase misinformation and harmful content; this follows Trump's reelection and Zuckerberg's apparent efforts to im...
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Partnerships in US, Prioritizing Free Speech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the termination of partnerships with fact-checkers in the US, citing political bias and a desire to prioritize free speech, a move experts fear will increase misinformation and harmful content; this follows Trump's reelection and Zuckerberg's apparent efforts to im...
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52% Bias Score
France Urges EU to Act Against Musk's Interference in European Politics
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot urged the European Commission to firmly counter foreign interference in European public debate, particularly from Elon Musk and Donald Trump's threats toward Greenland, warning that France might take independent action if the Commission fails to act decisivel...
France Urges EU to Act Against Musk's Interference in European Politics
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot urged the European Commission to firmly counter foreign interference in European public debate, particularly from Elon Musk and Donald Trump's threats toward Greenland, warning that France might take independent action if the Commission fails to act decisivel...
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52% Bias Score
Afghanistan: Tourism vs. Reality for Afghan Women
A New York Times article depicts a female journalist's tour of Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, contrasting with the Taliban's recent order to cover windows in new homes where women reside, highlighting the severe restrictions faced by Afghan women and the international community's failure to adequat...
Afghanistan: Tourism vs. Reality for Afghan Women
A New York Times article depicts a female journalist's tour of Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, contrasting with the Taliban's recent order to cover windows in new homes where women reside, highlighting the severe restrictions faced by Afghan women and the international community's failure to adequat...
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92% Bias Score
Trump Announces Sweeping Policy Changes Upon Re-election
President-elect Trump announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico, grant amnesty to Capitol rioters, lift the ban on offshore oil drilling, increase military spending, impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and invest in US datacenters, immediately upon his inauguration.
Trump Announces Sweeping Policy Changes Upon Re-election
President-elect Trump announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico, grant amnesty to Capitol rioters, lift the ban on offshore oil drilling, increase military spending, impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and invest in US datacenters, immediately upon his inauguration.
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52% Bias Score
Gaza Hostages Face Dire Winter Conditions Amidst Stalled Ceasefire Talks
The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has left over 100 hostages captive in Gaza, facing dire conditions worsened by winter, as families desperately await a prisoner exchange deal.
Gaza Hostages Face Dire Winter Conditions Amidst Stalled Ceasefire Talks
The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has left over 100 hostages captive in Gaza, facing dire conditions worsened by winter, as families desperately await a prisoner exchange deal.
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52% Bias Score