January 2025
February 2025
Hydroclimate Whiplash: The Cause of Devastating LA Wildfires
A new UCLA study identifies 'hydroclimate whiplash'—rapid swings between intensely wet and dangerously dry weather—as the key factor driving the devastating LA wildfires, resulting in at least five deaths, thousands of destroyed homes, and over 130,000 evacuations.
Hydroclimate Whiplash: The Cause of Devastating LA Wildfires
A new UCLA study identifies 'hydroclimate whiplash'—rapid swings between intensely wet and dangerously dry weather—as the key factor driving the devastating LA wildfires, resulting in at least five deaths, thousands of destroyed homes, and over 130,000 evacuations.
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52% Bias Score
Gaza Fuel Shortage Cripples Hospitals, Endangering Thousands
The UN condemns Israel's attacks on Gaza hospitals, warning that fuel shortages threaten to shut down more facilities, putting patients and newborns at grave risk as Israeli strikes have killed at least 51 civilians in the past 24 hours, with at least 46,006 Palestinians killed since October 7, 2023...
Gaza Fuel Shortage Cripples Hospitals, Endangering Thousands
The UN condemns Israel's attacks on Gaza hospitals, warning that fuel shortages threaten to shut down more facilities, putting patients and newborns at grave risk as Israeli strikes have killed at least 51 civilians in the past 24 hours, with at least 46,006 Palestinians killed since October 7, 2023...
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56% Bias Score
Yakuza Leader Pleads Guilty to Nuclear Material Trafficking
Takeshi Ebisawa, a 60-year-old alleged Yakuza leader, pleaded guilty in a New York court to trafficking weapons-grade nuclear materials from Myanmar, along with international narcotics and weapons trafficking, as part of a criminal network spanning multiple countries.
Yakuza Leader Pleads Guilty to Nuclear Material Trafficking
Takeshi Ebisawa, a 60-year-old alleged Yakuza leader, pleaded guilty in a New York court to trafficking weapons-grade nuclear materials from Myanmar, along with international narcotics and weapons trafficking, as part of a criminal network spanning multiple countries.
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48% Bias Score
Devastating Wildfires Engulf Los Angeles, Forcing Mass Evacuations and Widespread Destruction
Unprecedented wildfires near Los Angeles force 150,000 evacuations, destroy over 1,000 homes, and threaten 28,000 more, fueled by Santa Ana winds and dry conditions, causing widespread disruption and potential insurance market collapse.
Devastating Wildfires Engulf Los Angeles, Forcing Mass Evacuations and Widespread Destruction
Unprecedented wildfires near Los Angeles force 150,000 evacuations, destroy over 1,000 homes, and threaten 28,000 more, fueled by Santa Ana winds and dry conditions, causing widespread disruption and potential insurance market collapse.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Military Action to Annex Greenland and Panama Canal
Donald Trump threatened military action to annex Greenland from Denmark and the Panama Canal, while pressuring Canada to join the US, citing national security and economic concerns, prompting strong reactions from involved nations.
Trump Threatens Military Action to Annex Greenland and Panama Canal
Donald Trump threatened military action to annex Greenland from Denmark and the Panama Canal, while pressuring Canada to join the US, citing national security and economic concerns, prompting strong reactions from involved nations.
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52% Bias Score
Russian Bombing Kills 13 Civilians in Zaporizhzhia
A Russian guided bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on Wednesday killed at least 13 civilians and injured about 30, damaging residential buildings, an industrial facility, a tram, and a bus; Russia denies targeting civilians.
Russian Bombing Kills 13 Civilians in Zaporizhzhia
A Russian guided bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on Wednesday killed at least 13 civilians and injured about 30, damaging residential buildings, an industrial facility, a tram, and a bus; Russia denies targeting civilians.
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48% Bias Score
Western Allies Pledge Continued Support to Ukraine Amidst Looming US Leadership Change
At a Ramstein air base meeting, Western allies committed to continued military aid for Ukraine, including a new $500 million US package, amid concerns about President-elect Trump's stance and escalating drone strikes.
Western Allies Pledge Continued Support to Ukraine Amidst Looming US Leadership Change
At a Ramstein air base meeting, Western allies committed to continued military aid for Ukraine, including a new $500 million US package, amid concerns about President-elect Trump's stance and escalating drone strikes.
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48% Bias Score
Devastating Los Angeles Wildfire Causes Billions in Damage, Multiple Deaths
An accidental wildfire, fueled by overgrown vegetation and Santa Ana winds, has ravaged Los Angeles, causing at least five deaths, destroying thousands of structures, and resulting in an estimated $48 billion in damage, exceeding anything previously experienced.
Devastating Los Angeles Wildfire Causes Billions in Damage, Multiple Deaths
An accidental wildfire, fueled by overgrown vegetation and Santa Ana winds, has ravaged Los Angeles, causing at least five deaths, destroying thousands of structures, and resulting in an estimated $48 billion in damage, exceeding anything previously experienced.
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60% Bias Score
Ukraine Reports Oil Depot Strike Amidst Zaporizhzhia Airstrike
A Russian airstrike in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killed 13 and injured 30 on January 8th, while Ukraine claims to have struck a Russian oil depot in Engels, amid Russia's continued eastern advance and clashes in Kursk.
Ukraine Reports Oil Depot Strike Amidst Zaporizhzhia Airstrike
A Russian airstrike in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killed 13 and injured 30 on January 8th, while Ukraine claims to have struck a Russian oil depot in Engels, amid Russia's continued eastern advance and clashes in Kursk.
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32% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires: Five Dead, 1,100 Structures Destroyed
Fueled by 70 mph Santa Ana winds and dry conditions, devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have caused five deaths, destroyed over 1,100 structures, and displaced more than 100,000 people as of Wednesday evening.
Los Angeles Wildfires: Five Dead, 1,100 Structures Destroyed
Fueled by 70 mph Santa Ana winds and dry conditions, devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have caused five deaths, destroyed over 1,100 structures, and displaced more than 100,000 people as of Wednesday evening.
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40% Bias Score
US Declares Sudan's RSF Committed Genocide in Darfur, Imposes Sanctions
The United States declared that Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed genocide in Darfur, imposing sanctions on its leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and seven linked UAE companies; this follows previous findings of war crimes and crimes against humanity, and comes amidst Sudan's major humanitaria...
US Declares Sudan's RSF Committed Genocide in Darfur, Imposes Sanctions
The United States declared that Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed genocide in Darfur, imposing sanctions on its leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and seven linked UAE companies; this follows previous findings of war crimes and crimes against humanity, and comes amidst Sudan's major humanitaria...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Hamas, Biden's Gaza Efforts Fail
President-elect Trump threatened severe consequences for Hamas if they don't release Israeli and American hostages by January 20th, while the Biden administration's efforts to negotiate a resolution have failed, leaving approximately 20 hostages potentially still alive.
Trump Threatens Hamas, Biden's Gaza Efforts Fail
President-elect Trump threatened severe consequences for Hamas if they don't release Israeli and American hostages by January 20th, while the Biden administration's efforts to negotiate a resolution have failed, leaving approximately 20 hostages potentially still alive.
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48% Bias Score