January 2025
February 2025
Russia's Arctic Ambitions Fuel Geopolitical Tensions
Concerns are rising over Russia's growing influence in the Arctic, particularly in Svalbard, a strategically important archipelago, as statements by Trump's advisor highlight geopolitical tensions and Russia increases its presence, potentially destabilizing the region and jeopardizing the Svalbard T...
Russia's Arctic Ambitions Fuel Geopolitical Tensions
Concerns are rising over Russia's growing influence in the Arctic, particularly in Svalbard, a strategically important archipelago, as statements by Trump's advisor highlight geopolitical tensions and Russia increases its presence, potentially destabilizing the region and jeopardizing the Svalbard T...
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48% Bias Score
US Sanctions Hungary's Top Official Antal Rogan
The US government sanctioned Antal Rogan, Hungary's Minister in charge of the Prime Minister's Office and chief secret service supervisor, on January 7th, 2025, under the Global Magnitsky Act due to allegations of corruption and human rights abuses, straining US-Hungary relations.
US Sanctions Hungary's Top Official Antal Rogan
The US government sanctioned Antal Rogan, Hungary's Minister in charge of the Prime Minister's Office and chief secret service supervisor, on January 7th, 2025, under the Global Magnitsky Act due to allegations of corruption and human rights abuses, straining US-Hungary relations.
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68% Bias Score
Safe Car Seat Practices for Babies and Young Children
Parents are warned against using bulky clothing and thick hats in car seats due to safety risks, especially for babies under one year old who should not be in a car seat for more than two hours; in 2023, 23 children under 15 died in car accidents and 486 were seriously injured.
Safe Car Seat Practices for Babies and Young Children
Parents are warned against using bulky clothing and thick hats in car seats due to safety risks, especially for babies under one year old who should not be in a car seat for more than two hours; in 2023, 23 children under 15 died in car accidents and 486 were seriously injured.
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16% Bias Score
Guardian and Observer's Charity Appeal Raises £1.5 Million for Humanitarian Efforts
The Guardian and Observer's 2024 charity appeal raised £1.5 million for Médecins Sans Frontières UK, War Child, and Parallel Histories, exceeding £1 million for the tenth consecutive year, with over 13,000 reader donations.
Guardian and Observer's Charity Appeal Raises £1.5 Million for Humanitarian Efforts
The Guardian and Observer's 2024 charity appeal raised £1.5 million for Médecins Sans Frontières UK, War Child, and Parallel Histories, exceeding £1 million for the tenth consecutive year, with over 13,000 reader donations.
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48% Bias Score
Pegasus Spyware Infected Aide to Puigdemont's Phone: 3.2 GB of Data Stolen
A Mossos d'Esquadra report confirms Pegasus spyware infected Josep Lluís Alay's iPhone 8 from October 11, 2019, to summer 2020, stealing 3.2 GB of data; another phone showed a malicious text but no infection; the report was submitted to a Barcelona court following a complaint by Alay.
Pegasus Spyware Infected Aide to Puigdemont's Phone: 3.2 GB of Data Stolen
A Mossos d'Esquadra report confirms Pegasus spyware infected Josep Lluís Alay's iPhone 8 from October 11, 2019, to summer 2020, stealing 3.2 GB of data; another phone showed a malicious text but no infection; the report was submitted to a Barcelona court following a complaint by Alay.
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52% Bias Score
Carter Center's Guinea Worm Eradication Effort Nears Success
The Carter Center, founded by former President Jimmy Carter, spearheaded a global effort to eradicate Guinea worm disease, resulting in a 99.9% reduction in human cases from 3.5 million in 1986 to only 14 in 2023, demonstrating the impact of targeted public health interventions.
Carter Center's Guinea Worm Eradication Effort Nears Success
The Carter Center, founded by former President Jimmy Carter, spearheaded a global effort to eradicate Guinea worm disease, resulting in a 99.9% reduction in human cases from 3.5 million in 1986 to only 14 in 2023, demonstrating the impact of targeted public health interventions.
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28% Bias Score
India and Taliban Hold Highest-Level Talks Since 2021 Takeover
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Afghanistan's acting foreign minister in Dubai on Wednesday, discussing security, development projects, humanitarian aid, and the use of Chabahar port; India committed to further health and refugee support, marking the highest-level engagement since the...
India and Taliban Hold Highest-Level Talks Since 2021 Takeover
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Afghanistan's acting foreign minister in Dubai on Wednesday, discussing security, development projects, humanitarian aid, and the use of Chabahar port; India committed to further health and refugee support, marking the highest-level engagement since the...
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Warns Against Halting Druzhba Pipeline Transit, Facing EU Legal Challenges
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal warned on January 10th that halting oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline would violate international agreements and risk legal repercussions, while Hungary criticized a proposed Ukrainian law banning such transit during wartime.
Ukraine Warns Against Halting Druzhba Pipeline Transit, Facing EU Legal Challenges
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal warned on January 10th that halting oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline would violate international agreements and risk legal repercussions, while Hungary criticized a proposed Ukrainian law banning such transit during wartime.
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44% Bias Score
H-1B Visa Dispute Exposes Deep Divisions in Trump's Coalition
A dispute over H-1B visas, pitting Steve Bannon against Elon Musk, has exposed deep divisions within Trump's coalition and the Democrats, highlighting the tension between economic interests and immigration policy, and foreshadowing future conflicts within the administration.
H-1B Visa Dispute Exposes Deep Divisions in Trump's Coalition
A dispute over H-1B visas, pitting Steve Bannon against Elon Musk, has exposed deep divisions within Trump's coalition and the Democrats, highlighting the tension between economic interests and immigration policy, and foreshadowing future conflicts within the administration.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey's SOEs and Public Institutions Face Record 1.6 Trillion Lira in Operational Losses
In 2024, Turkish state-owned enterprises and public institutions faced record operational losses exceeding 1.6 trillion lira ($57 billion USD), including 705 billion lira for the Social Security Institution (SGK), 239.75 billion lira for other SOEs, and 109.04 billion lira for public banks, reflecti...
Turkey's SOEs and Public Institutions Face Record 1.6 Trillion Lira in Operational Losses
In 2024, Turkish state-owned enterprises and public institutions faced record operational losses exceeding 1.6 trillion lira ($57 billion USD), including 705 billion lira for the Social Security Institution (SGK), 239.75 billion lira for other SOEs, and 109.04 billion lira for public banks, reflecti...
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56% Bias Score
Markets Reopen, Wildfires Cause Billions in Losses, Delta Reports Strong Earnings
U.S. markets resumed trading after a day of mourning for Jimmy Carter, with stock futures slightly lower; devastating California wildfires may cause up to $50 billion in economic losses; Delta Air Lines reported strong Q4 results, and Donald Trump's request to block his hush-money case sentencing wa...
Markets Reopen, Wildfires Cause Billions in Losses, Delta Reports Strong Earnings
U.S. markets resumed trading after a day of mourning for Jimmy Carter, with stock futures slightly lower; devastating California wildfires may cause up to $50 billion in economic losses; Delta Air Lines reported strong Q4 results, and Donald Trump's request to block his hush-money case sentencing wa...
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48% Bias Score
Record-Breaking $200 Million Listing on Miami's "Billionaire Bunker"
A 1.84-acre vacant lot on exclusive Indian Creek Island in Miami-Dade County is listed for $200 million, attracting multiple offers despite its previous sale at $27.5 million seven years ago; the high price reflects the area's intense security, exclusivity, and the presence of billionaires like Jeff...
Record-Breaking $200 Million Listing on Miami's "Billionaire Bunker"
A 1.84-acre vacant lot on exclusive Indian Creek Island in Miami-Dade County is listed for $200 million, attracting multiple offers despite its previous sale at $27.5 million seven years ago; the high price reflects the area's intense security, exclusivity, and the presence of billionaires like Jeff...
Progress
64% Bias Score