January 2025
February 2025
US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia's Energy Sector
The Biden administration announced sweeping sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector, including Gazprom and Surgutneftegaz, aiming to cut off funding for the war in Ukraine; these sanctions, coordinated with the UK, are expected to cost Russia billions monthly and are intended to strengthen Ukrain...
US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia's Energy Sector
The Biden administration announced sweeping sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector, including Gazprom and Surgutneftegaz, aiming to cut off funding for the war in Ukraine; these sanctions, coordinated with the UK, are expected to cost Russia billions monthly and are intended to strengthen Ukrain...
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48% Bias Score
Sheehy's Wildfire Bill Aims for Year-Round Response
Montana Senator Tim Sheehy, a former aerial firefighter, is spearheading bipartisan legislation to combat the year-round wildfire threat in the US, aiming for increased funding and quicker response times amid devastating fires in Los Angeles and concerns about water management.
Sheehy's Wildfire Bill Aims for Year-Round Response
Montana Senator Tim Sheehy, a former aerial firefighter, is spearheading bipartisan legislation to combat the year-round wildfire threat in the US, aiming for increased funding and quicker response times amid devastating fires in Los Angeles and concerns about water management.
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40% Bias Score
US Extends TPS for Venezuelan Nationals Amidst Ongoing Crisis
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 600,000 Venezuelan nationals until October 2, 2026, due to the ongoing political and economic crisis in Venezuela, impacting those who arrived by July 31, 2023.
US Extends TPS for Venezuelan Nationals Amidst Ongoing Crisis
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 600,000 Venezuelan nationals until October 2, 2026, due to the ongoing political and economic crisis in Venezuela, impacting those who arrived by July 31, 2023.
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40% Bias Score
Havana Syndrome: Split Intelligence Assessment on Foreign Weapon Involvement
Two US intelligence agencies believe a novel foreign weapon might have caused some cases of Havana Syndrome, while the broader intelligence community finds foreign involvement unlikely; new intelligence spurred the minority view, but the debate continues, fueled by victims' beliefs and classified ev...
Havana Syndrome: Split Intelligence Assessment on Foreign Weapon Involvement
Two US intelligence agencies believe a novel foreign weapon might have caused some cases of Havana Syndrome, while the broader intelligence community finds foreign involvement unlikely; new intelligence spurred the minority view, but the debate continues, fueled by victims' beliefs and classified ev...
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44% Bias Score
Giuliani Found Guilty of Contempt for Defaming Election Workers
Rudy Giuliani, Trump's former lawyer, was found guilty of contempt of court on January 10th, 2024, in Washington D.C., for repeatedly defaming two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea "Shaye" Moss, whom he had already been ordered to pay $148 million in damages for defaming. The judge ...
Giuliani Found Guilty of Contempt for Defaming Election Workers
Rudy Giuliani, Trump's former lawyer, was found guilty of contempt of court on January 10th, 2024, in Washington D.C., for repeatedly defaming two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea "Shaye" Moss, whom he had already been ordered to pay $148 million in damages for defaming. The judge ...
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44% Bias Score
EU Monitors Meta's Content Moderation Shift, Emphasizes DSA Enforcement
The European Union is closely monitoring decisions by internet giants like Meta and X, particularly Meta's plan to replace fact-checking with "Community Notes." While not directly impacting current EU regulations, the EU emphasizes platform responsibility for content moderation, with potential fines...
EU Monitors Meta's Content Moderation Shift, Emphasizes DSA Enforcement
The European Union is closely monitoring decisions by internet giants like Meta and X, particularly Meta's plan to replace fact-checking with "Community Notes." While not directly impacting current EU regulations, the EU emphasizes platform responsibility for content moderation, with potential fines...
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40% Bias Score
Meta Ends Diversity Programs Amid Legal and Political Pressure
Meta ended its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs on Friday, eliminating its DEI team and changing hiring and supplier diversity practices, citing evolving legal landscapes and concerns about preferential treatment, following similar changes to fact-checking and content moderation polic...
Meta Ends Diversity Programs Amid Legal and Political Pressure
Meta ended its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs on Friday, eliminating its DEI team and changing hiring and supplier diversity practices, citing evolving legal landscapes and concerns about preferential treatment, following similar changes to fact-checking and content moderation polic...
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48% Bias Score
Giuliani Held in Contempt of Court Again for Spreading Election Lies
Rudy Giuliani was held in contempt of court for a second time this week for repeatedly spreading false information about the 2020 election, despite a previous court order and a $150 million defamation verdict against him; Judge Beryl Howell ordered him to affirmatively acknowledge the lack of electi...
Giuliani Held in Contempt of Court Again for Spreading Election Lies
Rudy Giuliani was held in contempt of court for a second time this week for repeatedly spreading false information about the 2020 election, despite a previous court order and a $150 million defamation verdict against him; Judge Beryl Howell ordered him to affirmatively acknowledge the lack of electi...
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48% Bias Score
McMahon Pays $1.7 Million to Settle SEC Charges Over Undisclosed Settlements
Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon paid $1.7 million to settle SEC charges for concealing $10 million in settlements with women for alleged sexual misconduct, causing material misstatements in WWE's 2018 and 2021 financial statements.
McMahon Pays $1.7 Million to Settle SEC Charges Over Undisclosed Settlements
Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon paid $1.7 million to settle SEC charges for concealing $10 million in settlements with women for alleged sexual misconduct, causing material misstatements in WWE's 2018 and 2021 financial statements.
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48% Bias Score
Gabbard Reverses Stance on FISA Section 702 Amidst DNI Confirmation Process
President-elect Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, reversed her prior opposition to FISA Section 702, stating that if confirmed she will support the intelligence-gathering tool, despite previously seeking its repeal. This follows weeks of meetings with senators to ...
Gabbard Reverses Stance on FISA Section 702 Amidst DNI Confirmation Process
President-elect Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, reversed her prior opposition to FISA Section 702, stating that if confirmed she will support the intelligence-gathering tool, despite previously seeking its repeal. This follows weeks of meetings with senators to ...
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44% Bias Score
French-Algerian Tensions Rise After Influencer's Expulsion
Following a report by Montpellier's mayor and prefect, Algerian influencer "Doualemn" was arrested, expelled to Algeria, and returned to France after posting a TikTok video inciting violence against an anti-regime protester; this incident reflects heightened tensions between France and Algeria.
French-Algerian Tensions Rise After Influencer's Expulsion
Following a report by Montpellier's mayor and prefect, Algerian influencer "Doualemn" was arrested, expelled to Algeria, and returned to France after posting a TikTok video inciting violence against an anti-regime protester; this incident reflects heightened tensions between France and Algeria.
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44% Bias Score
Pudu Robotics Unveils D9 Humanoid Robot
Pudu Robotics launched the D9, a 5.57-foot-tall humanoid robot capable of walking at 4.5 mph, carrying 44 pounds, and performing various tasks using advanced AI and sensors; its estimated price is $20,000-$30,000.
Pudu Robotics Unveils D9 Humanoid Robot
Pudu Robotics launched the D9, a 5.57-foot-tall humanoid robot capable of walking at 4.5 mph, carrying 44 pounds, and performing various tasks using advanced AI and sensors; its estimated price is $20,000-$30,000.
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40% Bias Score