January 2025
February 2025
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
Meta eliminates fact-checking program, sparking misinformation concerns
Meta eliminated its US fact-checking program, claiming it was biased and censored content; this decision sparked criticism and claims that it will increase misinformation.
Meta eliminates fact-checking program, sparking misinformation concerns
Meta eliminated its US fact-checking program, claiming it was biased and censored content; this decision sparked criticism and claims that it will increase misinformation.
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48% 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
Ramstein Meeting: Ukraine Seeks Mid-Term Defense Assurances Amidst US Leadership Uncertainty
Ukraine's 25th Ramstein meeting, held at a US base in Germany, aims to secure mid-term defense capabilities until 2027, addressing concerns about potential aid reductions under the incoming Trump administration. The meeting will focus on strengthening Ukraine's air force, armored vehicles, artillery...
Ramstein Meeting: Ukraine Seeks Mid-Term Defense Assurances Amidst US Leadership Uncertainty
Ukraine's 25th Ramstein meeting, held at a US base in Germany, aims to secure mid-term defense capabilities until 2027, addressing concerns about potential aid reductions under the incoming Trump administration. The meeting will focus on strengthening Ukraine's air force, armored vehicles, artillery...
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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
Fentanyl Crisis Exacerbates US-Mexico Tensions
The capture of Mayo Zambada intensified US-Mexico tensions over fentanyl, with the US blaming Mexico for the crisis causing around 100,000 deaths annually, while Mexico claims to be a transit country and highlights recent anti-drug efforts, including the detention of nearly 7,000 individuals and sei...
Fentanyl Crisis Exacerbates US-Mexico Tensions
The capture of Mayo Zambada intensified US-Mexico tensions over fentanyl, with the US blaming Mexico for the crisis causing around 100,000 deaths annually, while Mexico claims to be a transit country and highlights recent anti-drug efforts, including the detention of nearly 7,000 individuals and sei...
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56% Bias Score
Hamas Defiance: Continued Resistance Despite Leadership Losses
Despite the assassination of top Hamas leaders and the destruction of some infrastructure, Hamas maintains a significant fighting force and holds approximately 100 hostages, leading to indirect ceasefire negotiations in Doha mediated by Qatar and Egypt.
Hamas Defiance: Continued Resistance Despite Leadership Losses
Despite the assassination of top Hamas leaders and the destruction of some infrastructure, Hamas maintains a significant fighting force and holds approximately 100 hostages, leading to indirect ceasefire negotiations in Doha mediated by Qatar and Egypt.
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56% 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
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 Cause Widespread Destruction, Two Deaths, and $57 Billion in Estimated Damage
Devastating wildfires fueled by 70 mph Santa Ana winds have killed two people, destroyed over 1,000 structures, and caused an estimated $52-$57 billion in damage in the Los Angeles area, forcing the evacuation of at least 70,000 people, including celebrities, and causing widespread disruption to dai...
Los Angeles Wildfires Cause Widespread Destruction, Two Deaths, and $57 Billion in Estimated Damage
Devastating wildfires fueled by 70 mph Santa Ana winds have killed two people, destroyed over 1,000 structures, and caused an estimated $52-$57 billion in damage in the Los Angeles area, forcing the evacuation of at least 70,000 people, including celebrities, and causing widespread disruption to dai...
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40% Bias Score