January 2025
February 2025
US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia's Oil Sector
The Biden administration imposed extensive sanctions on Russia's oil sector, targeting major companies, opaque traders, and 183 vessels, aiming to curb oil exports and further isolate Russia economically; this caused a 3.5% spike in WTI crude and a 2.9% increase in Brent crude.
US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia's Oil Sector
The Biden administration imposed extensive sanctions on Russia's oil sector, targeting major companies, opaque traders, and 183 vessels, aiming to curb oil exports and further isolate Russia economically; this caused a 3.5% spike in WTI crude and a 2.9% increase in Brent crude.
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48% Bias Score
Disabled Tanker Eventin Faces Baltic Storm
A 274-meter-long tanker, Eventin, carrying almost 100,000 tons of oil, is disabled in the Baltic Sea north of Rügen due to a power outage; a severe storm is complicating rescue efforts, but no oil spill has been detected so far.
Disabled Tanker Eventin Faces Baltic Storm
A 274-meter-long tanker, Eventin, carrying almost 100,000 tons of oil, is disabled in the Baltic Sea north of Rügen due to a power outage; a severe storm is complicating rescue efforts, but no oil spill has been detected so far.
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16% Bias Score
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Canadian Imports
President-elect Donald Trump threatens 25% tariffs on all Canadian imports, citing trade imbalances and alleged USMCA violations, despite the extensive and integrated US-Canada trade relationship, potentially causing significant economic disruption to both nations.
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Canadian Imports
President-elect Donald Trump threatens 25% tariffs on all Canadian imports, citing trade imbalances and alleged USMCA violations, despite the extensive and integrated US-Canada trade relationship, potentially causing significant economic disruption to both nations.
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52% Bias Score
£2 Million Legal Aid Bill for Rochdale Grooming Gang Fighting Deportation
Nine members of a Rochdale child sex grooming gang cost UK taxpayers over £2 million in legal aid fighting deportation; the ringleader alone received £285,000, while some used human rights arguments to remain in the UK despite convictions for rape and sex offenses.
£2 Million Legal Aid Bill for Rochdale Grooming Gang Fighting Deportation
Nine members of a Rochdale child sex grooming gang cost UK taxpayers over £2 million in legal aid fighting deportation; the ringleader alone received £285,000, while some used human rights arguments to remain in the UK despite convictions for rape and sex offenses.
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64% Bias Score
Osman Kavala's Seven-Year Imprisonment: A Case Study of Turkish Justice
A Story of a Case, Osman Kavala's Seven Years," documents the seven-year imprisonment of Turkish philanthropist Osman Kavala, highlighting the lack of evidence, disregard for ECHR rulings, and the international pressure surrounding his case.
Osman Kavala's Seven-Year Imprisonment: A Case Study of Turkish Justice
A Story of a Case, Osman Kavala's Seven Years," documents the seven-year imprisonment of Turkish philanthropist Osman Kavala, highlighting the lack of evidence, disregard for ECHR rulings, and the international pressure surrounding his case.
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44% Bias Score
Brazil Demands Answers from Meta Over Global Verification Program Removal
The Brazilian government gave Meta 72 hours to explain its decision to remove its global verification program, expressing concerns about the potential increase in misinformation and extremism, particularly given Brazil's history of online extremist activity and large online population.
Brazil Demands Answers from Meta Over Global Verification Program Removal
The Brazilian government gave Meta 72 hours to explain its decision to remove its global verification program, expressing concerns about the potential increase in misinformation and extremism, particularly given Brazil's history of online extremist activity and large online population.
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56% Bias Score
Sachit Mehra Elected President of Federal Liberal Party
Sachit Mehra, a long-time Liberal party member with experience in the restaurant industry and community relations, was elected president of the federal Liberal Party in May 2023, succeeding Justin Trudeau, and will oversee the upcoming leadership race and potential election.
Sachit Mehra Elected President of Federal Liberal Party
Sachit Mehra, a long-time Liberal party member with experience in the restaurant industry and community relations, was elected president of the federal Liberal Party in May 2023, succeeding Justin Trudeau, and will oversee the upcoming leadership race and potential election.
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36% Bias Score
U.S. Declares Sudan's RSF Committing Genocide; Canada Silent
The U.S. declared the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are committing genocide, citing evidence of systematic violence targeting ethnic groups, while Canada remains silent despite pressure from human rights groups and evidence of UAE arms supplies to the RSF.
U.S. Declares Sudan's RSF Committing Genocide; Canada Silent
The U.S. declared the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are committing genocide, citing evidence of systematic violence targeting ethnic groups, while Canada remains silent despite pressure from human rights groups and evidence of UAE arms supplies to the RSF.
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52% Bias Score
LADWP CEO Blamed for Palisades Fire Water Shortages
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) CEO Janisse Quiñones, hired at a $750,000 annual salary, faces criticism for failures contributing to the devastating Palisades Fire, including a shut-down reservoir and broken fire hydrants, while her past at PG&E raises further concerns.
LADWP CEO Blamed for Palisades Fire Water Shortages
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) CEO Janisse Quiñones, hired at a $750,000 annual salary, faces criticism for failures contributing to the devastating Palisades Fire, including a shut-down reservoir and broken fire hydrants, while her past at PG&E raises further concerns.
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48% Bias Score
US, Turkey Agree on Foreign Terrorist Removal from Syria
During a visit to Ankara, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State John Bass emphasized the need for foreign terrorists in Syria to leave, highlighting US-Turkey cooperation on counterterrorism and security concerns, focusing on preventing Syria from becoming a safe haven for terrorists and ensuring a...
US, Turkey Agree on Foreign Terrorist Removal from Syria
During a visit to Ankara, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State John Bass emphasized the need for foreign terrorists in Syria to leave, highlighting US-Turkey cooperation on counterterrorism and security concerns, focusing on preventing Syria from becoming a safe haven for terrorists and ensuring a...
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52% Bias Score
Disparate Justice in Turkey: Narin and Şirin Cases Highlight Systemic Bias
The contrasting cases of Narin and Şirin, two murdered children in Turkey, highlight systemic biases within the justice system; Narin's killers received lengthy sentences despite ambiguities, while Şirin's killer received a swift harsh sentence.
Disparate Justice in Turkey: Narin and Şirin Cases Highlight Systemic Bias
The contrasting cases of Narin and Şirin, two murdered children in Turkey, highlight systemic biases within the justice system; Narin's killers received lengthy sentences despite ambiguities, while Şirin's killer received a swift harsh sentence.
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68% 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.
Progress
40% Bias Score