January 2025
February 2025
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Program, Raising Misinformation Concerns
Meta is ending its fact-checking program on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, replacing it with a community-based system; this decision is viewed as a concession to President Trump and raises concerns about misinformation. The International Fact-Checking Network anticipates staff cuts and potential ...
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Program, Raising Misinformation Concerns
Meta is ending its fact-checking program on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, replacing it with a community-based system; this decision is viewed as a concession to President Trump and raises concerns about misinformation. The International Fact-Checking Network anticipates staff cuts and potential ...
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40% Bias Score
NASA Unveils Revised, Cost-Effective Mars Sample Return Plans
NASA unveiled two revised plans to return Mars samples by 2035 or 2039, costing $5.5 billion–$7.7 billion, using either a proven 'sky crane' or commercial partnerships, a significant improvement over the initial plan.
NASA Unveils Revised, Cost-Effective Mars Sample Return Plans
NASA unveiled two revised plans to return Mars samples by 2035 or 2039, costing $5.5 billion–$7.7 billion, using either a proven 'sky crane' or commercial partnerships, a significant improvement over the initial plan.
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36% Bias Score
Record $320 Billion in Natural Disaster Losses in 2024 Linked to Climate Change
Natural catastrophes caused over $320 billion in global economic losses in 2024, exceeding the average, primarily due to warmer temperatures intensifying storms and floods, as reported by Munich Re.
Record $320 Billion in Natural Disaster Losses in 2024 Linked to Climate Change
Natural catastrophes caused over $320 billion in global economic losses in 2024, exceeding the average, primarily due to warmer temperatures intensifying storms and floods, as reported by Munich Re.
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44% Bias Score
Lebanon's Presidential Election: A Pivotal Moment for Peace and Reconstruction
Lebanon holds a critical parliamentary election on Thursday to elect a new president, a pivotal moment for implementing a recent ceasefire with Israel, securing international aid for reconstruction, and potentially shifting regional influence away from Iran towards Saudi Arabia.
Lebanon's Presidential Election: A Pivotal Moment for Peace and Reconstruction
Lebanon holds a critical parliamentary election on Thursday to elect a new president, a pivotal moment for implementing a recent ceasefire with Israel, securing international aid for reconstruction, and potentially shifting regional influence away from Iran towards Saudi Arabia.
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40% Bias Score
Yakuza Leader Pleads Guilty to Nuclear Material Trafficking
Takeshi Ebisawa, a purported Yakuza leader, pleaded guilty to trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar to a fictitious Iranian general, also admitting to international narcotics trafficking and weapons charges, in a DEA operation exposing a global criminal network.
Yakuza Leader Pleads Guilty to Nuclear Material Trafficking
Takeshi Ebisawa, a purported Yakuza leader, pleaded guilty to trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar to a fictitious Iranian general, also admitting to international narcotics trafficking and weapons charges, in a DEA operation exposing a global criminal network.
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24% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires Kill Five, Cause Widespread Destruction
Devastating wildfires near Los Angeles have killed at least five people, destroyed over 1,000 buildings, and forced 130,000 evacuations; President Biden canceled his Italy trip due to the emergency.
Los Angeles Wildfires Kill Five, Cause Widespread Destruction
Devastating wildfires near Los Angeles have killed at least five people, destroyed over 1,000 buildings, and forced 130,000 evacuations; President Biden canceled his Italy trip due to the emergency.
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40% Bias Score
Synthetic Chemicals Linked to Childhood Disease Surge; Global Treaty Urged
A report by 20+ public health researchers links rising childhood diseases, such as a 35% increase in childhood cancers and doubled male reproductive birth defects, to synthetic chemicals, recommending a global treaty to prioritize children's health and regulate chemical production.
Synthetic Chemicals Linked to Childhood Disease Surge; Global Treaty Urged
A report by 20+ public health researchers links rising childhood diseases, such as a 35% increase in childhood cancers and doubled male reproductive birth defects, to synthetic chemicals, recommending a global treaty to prioritize children's health and regulate chemical production.
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60% Bias Score
WHO Evacuates 10 Palestinians from Gaza Amidst Healthcare Crisis
The WHO evacuated 10 Palestinians needing urgent medical care from Gaza—four adults to Jordan and six children to the US—while over 12,000 more await evacuation due to Israel's attacks on medical facilities, leaving 75,000 in northern Gaza without hospital access.
WHO Evacuates 10 Palestinians from Gaza Amidst Healthcare Crisis
The WHO evacuated 10 Palestinians needing urgent medical care from Gaza—four adults to Jordan and six children to the US—while over 12,000 more await evacuation due to Israel's attacks on medical facilities, leaving 75,000 in northern Gaza without hospital access.
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40% Bias Score
Harrods Racism Allegations: Former Staff Detail Systemic Discrimination Under Al Fayed
Former Harrods employees describe a systematic pattern of racism under Mohamed Al Fayed, where black staff left the sales floor before his visits, following five-minute warnings broadcast to security, illustrating a deeply ingrained culture of discrimination.
Harrods Racism Allegations: Former Staff Detail Systemic Discrimination Under Al Fayed
Former Harrods employees describe a systematic pattern of racism under Mohamed Al Fayed, where black staff left the sales floor before his visits, following five-minute warnings broadcast to security, illustrating a deeply ingrained culture of discrimination.
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52% Bias Score
Anthropic's $2 Billion Funding Creates Seven New AI Billionaires
Anthropic, creator of the Claude chatbot, secured $2 billion in funding, increasing its valuation to $60 billion and creating seven new billionaires among its founders, each with a net worth exceeding $1.2 billion.
Anthropic's $2 Billion Funding Creates Seven New AI Billionaires
Anthropic, creator of the Claude chatbot, secured $2 billion in funding, increasing its valuation to $60 billion and creating seven new billionaires among its founders, each with a net worth exceeding $1.2 billion.
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44% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires: Five Dead, 130,000 Evacuated, Biden Declares Emergency
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have led to at least five deaths, forced 130,000 evacuations, and caused significant property damage, including the destruction of Paris Hilton's Malibu home; President Biden declared a state of emergency, unlocking federal aid for recovery efforts.
Los Angeles Wildfires: Five Dead, 130,000 Evacuated, Biden Declares Emergency
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have led to at least five deaths, forced 130,000 evacuations, and caused significant property damage, including the destruction of Paris Hilton's Malibu home; President Biden declared a state of emergency, unlocking federal aid for recovery efforts.
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28% Bias Score
Devastating Wildfires Force Evacuations in Los Angeles
On January 8th, a wildfire fueled by extreme drought and hurricane-force winds (160km/h) forced the evacuation of Hollywood and other Los Angeles neighborhoods, causing at least five deaths, destroying around 1500 buildings, and displacing over 100,000 residents.
Devastating Wildfires Force Evacuations in Los Angeles
On January 8th, a wildfire fueled by extreme drought and hurricane-force winds (160km/h) forced the evacuation of Hollywood and other Los Angeles neighborhoods, causing at least five deaths, destroying around 1500 buildings, and displacing over 100,000 residents.
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24% Bias Score