January 2025
February 2025
Gaza Death Toll: Lancet Study Reveals Significant Underreporting
A Lancet study estimates that 64,260 Palestinians died from traumatic injuries in Gaza by June 30, 2024, significantly higher than the Hamas health ministry's reported 37,877 deaths, raising concerns about underreporting and access limitations for independent verification.
Gaza Death Toll: Lancet Study Reveals Significant Underreporting
A Lancet study estimates that 64,260 Palestinians died from traumatic injuries in Gaza by June 30, 2024, significantly higher than the Hamas health ministry's reported 37,877 deaths, raising concerns about underreporting and access limitations for independent verification.
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56% Bias Score
Palisades Fire: 16 Dead, Iconic Landmarks Destroyed Amidst Systemic Failures
The Palisades fire in Los Angeles, exacerbated by an empty 117-million-gallon reservoir and budget cuts, has caused 16 deaths, destroyed numerous homes and businesses including the iconic Reel Inn, and threatened the Getty Museum; resources from across the country and Mexico are fighting the blaze.
Palisades Fire: 16 Dead, Iconic Landmarks Destroyed Amidst Systemic Failures
The Palisades fire in Los Angeles, exacerbated by an empty 117-million-gallon reservoir and budget cuts, has caused 16 deaths, destroyed numerous homes and businesses including the iconic Reel Inn, and threatened the Getty Museum; resources from across the country and Mexico are fighting the blaze.
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68% Bias Score
Increased Online Radicalization Fuels Rise in US Lone-Wolf Terrorism
A surge in US lone-wolf terrorist attacks is directly linked to the easy online access to bomb-making manuals, 3D-printed gun schematics, and other materials promoting violence, facilitated by reduced content moderation and highlighting the urgent need for enhanced counterterrorism strategies.
Increased Online Radicalization Fuels Rise in US Lone-Wolf Terrorism
A surge in US lone-wolf terrorist attacks is directly linked to the easy online access to bomb-making manuals, 3D-printed gun schematics, and other materials promoting violence, facilitated by reduced content moderation and highlighting the urgent need for enhanced counterterrorism strategies.
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48% Bias Score
Disabled Russian Oil Tanker Highlights Risks of Sanctions-Evading "Shadow Fleet
The Panamanian-flagged oil tanker Eventin, carrying nearly 100,000 tons of oil from Russia, lost power in the Baltic Sea near Germany, prompting a rescue operation amid stormy conditions and highlighting Russia's use of its "shadow fleet" to circumvent sanctions.
Disabled Russian Oil Tanker Highlights Risks of Sanctions-Evading "Shadow Fleet
The Panamanian-flagged oil tanker Eventin, carrying nearly 100,000 tons of oil from Russia, lost power in the Baltic Sea near Germany, prompting a rescue operation amid stormy conditions and highlighting Russia's use of its "shadow fleet" to circumvent sanctions.
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56% Bias Score
Mossad Chief to Lead Hostage Negotiations in Qatar
Israel's Mossad chief will lead a delegation to Qatar to negotiate a prisoner exchange with Hamas, aiming to secure the release of over 90 hostages held in Gaza since October 7, 2023, amidst ongoing conflict and intense public pressure.
Mossad Chief to Lead Hostage Negotiations in Qatar
Israel's Mossad chief will lead a delegation to Qatar to negotiate a prisoner exchange with Hamas, aiming to secure the release of over 90 hostages held in Gaza since October 7, 2023, amidst ongoing conflict and intense public pressure.
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48% Bias Score
Israel to Strengthen Response to Terrorism Following Deadly Attack
A deadly Palestinian terror attack near Kedumim, leaving three Israelis dead, prompted Israeli Defense Minister Katz to announce a heightened military response targeting terrorists and their supporters in Judea and Samaria; this follows the PA's internal battle against Hamas and PIJ, despite continu...
Israel to Strengthen Response to Terrorism Following Deadly Attack
A deadly Palestinian terror attack near Kedumim, leaving three Israelis dead, prompted Israeli Defense Minister Katz to announce a heightened military response targeting terrorists and their supporters in Judea and Samaria; this follows the PA's internal battle against Hamas and PIJ, despite continu...
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56% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires Claim 16 Lives, Cause $150 Billion in Damages
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed 16 lives, forcing 150,000 evacuations and causing an estimated $135-$150 billion in damage, prompting accusations of leadership failures and underfunding of the fire department.
Los Angeles Wildfires Claim 16 Lives, Cause $150 Billion in Damages
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed 16 lives, forcing 150,000 evacuations and causing an estimated $135-$150 billion in damage, prompting accusations of leadership failures and underfunding of the fire department.
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44% Bias Score
US Blizzard, California Wildfires, and Record-Breaking Global Temperatures in Early 2025
In early 2025, a US blizzard caused power outages and travel chaos, while California faced its worst wildfires, resulting in fatalities and $57 billion in estimated damage; concurrently, 2024 was confirmed as the hottest year globally, exceeding the critical 1.5°C warming threshold.
US Blizzard, California Wildfires, and Record-Breaking Global Temperatures in Early 2025
In early 2025, a US blizzard caused power outages and travel chaos, while California faced its worst wildfires, resulting in fatalities and $57 billion in estimated damage; concurrently, 2024 was confirmed as the hottest year globally, exceeding the critical 1.5°C warming threshold.
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44% Bias Score
Mossad Chief to Lead Hostage Deal Negotiations in Qatar
Following reported progress in negotiations and pressure from the US, Israel's Mossad chief will lead a delegation to Qatar to finalize a deal to release hostages in Gaza in exchange for a ceasefire, despite ongoing gaps and concerns about the potential failure of the negotiations.
Mossad Chief to Lead Hostage Deal Negotiations in Qatar
Following reported progress in negotiations and pressure from the US, Israel's Mossad chief will lead a delegation to Qatar to finalize a deal to release hostages in Gaza in exchange for a ceasefire, despite ongoing gaps and concerns about the potential failure of the negotiations.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Trump Found Guilty in Hush-Money Case
A New York court found Donald Trump guilty on December 4th, 2024, of falsifying business records to hide a hush-money payment made during the 2016 presidential campaign; although he will not serve jail time or pay fines, the conviction remains on his record.
Trump Found Guilty in Hush-Money Case
A New York court found Donald Trump guilty on December 4th, 2024, of falsifying business records to hide a hush-money payment made during the 2016 presidential campaign; although he will not serve jail time or pay fines, the conviction remains on his record.
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40% Bias Score
Yakuza Leader Pleads Guilty to Nuclear Material Trafficking
Takeshi Ebisawa, a 60-year-old alleged leader of the Japanese yakuza, pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to conspiring to traffic nuclear materials, including uranium and weapons-grade plutonium, from Burma to other countries; he also pleaded guilty to international narcotics trafficking and ...
Yakuza Leader Pleads Guilty to Nuclear Material Trafficking
Takeshi Ebisawa, a 60-year-old alleged leader of the Japanese yakuza, pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to conspiring to traffic nuclear materials, including uranium and weapons-grade plutonium, from Burma to other countries; he also pleaded guilty to international narcotics trafficking and ...
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44% Bias Score
Special Counsel Jack Smith Resigns Amid Trump Investigations
Jack Smith, the special counsel investigating Donald Trump for mishandling classified documents and attempting to overturn the 2020 election, resigned on January 10th, three days after submitting his final report, as expected due to the president-elect's prior statements.
Special Counsel Jack Smith Resigns Amid Trump Investigations
Jack Smith, the special counsel investigating Donald Trump for mishandling classified documents and attempting to overturn the 2020 election, resigned on January 10th, three days after submitting his final report, as expected due to the president-elect's prior statements.
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44% Bias Score