January 2025
February 2025
EU Considers Lifting Some Sanctions on Syria, Conditional on HTS Reforms
The European Union is considering gradually lifting some sanctions against Syria, conditioned on Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) implementing reforms for minorities and women, with EU foreign ministers to discuss this on January 27th.
EU Considers Lifting Some Sanctions on Syria, Conditional on HTS Reforms
The European Union is considering gradually lifting some sanctions against Syria, conditioned on Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) implementing reforms for minorities and women, with EU foreign ministers to discuss this on January 27th.
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44% Bias Score
Italy Protests Erupt After Police Chase Death
Following the death of 19-year-old Ramy Elgaml during a police chase in Milan, Italy, anti-racist groups organized protests in several cities, leading to clashes with police, injuries, arrests, and condemnation from Prime Minister Meloni.
Italy Protests Erupt After Police Chase Death
Following the death of 19-year-old Ramy Elgaml during a police chase in Milan, Italy, anti-racist groups organized protests in several cities, leading to clashes with police, injuries, arrests, and condemnation from Prime Minister Meloni.
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52% Bias Score
IDF Probe Delays Linked to Hamas Hostage Negotiations
The IDF's October 7th operation probes have been repeatedly delayed due to ongoing hostage negotiations with Hamas, shifting political priorities, and the evolving military situation in Gaza, with the release potentially impacting Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi's future.
IDF Probe Delays Linked to Hamas Hostage Negotiations
The IDF's October 7th operation probes have been repeatedly delayed due to ongoing hostage negotiations with Hamas, shifting political priorities, and the evolving military situation in Gaza, with the release potentially impacting Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi's future.
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44% Bias Score
Latino Community Mobilizes Extensive Aid for Los Angeles Wildfire Victims
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have forced over 100,000 evacuations, resulting in at least 16 fire-related deaths under investigation; the Latino community, comprising over 4.8 million people in the county, is actively providing substantial aid through donations, resource mobilization, ...
Latino Community Mobilizes Extensive Aid for Los Angeles Wildfire Victims
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have forced over 100,000 evacuations, resulting in at least 16 fire-related deaths under investigation; the Latino community, comprising over 4.8 million people in the county, is actively providing substantial aid through donations, resource mobilization, ...
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24% Bias Score
Ancient Ice Core, Dinosaur Footprints, and Pluto's Moon: Unveiling Earth's and Solar System's History
A research team recovered a 9,186-foot-long ice core from Antarctica, spanning at least 1.2 million years of Earth's climate history; a 'dinosaur highway' of nearly 200 footprints dating back 166 million years was discovered in England; new research suggests Pluto's moon formed through a unique coll...
Ancient Ice Core, Dinosaur Footprints, and Pluto's Moon: Unveiling Earth's and Solar System's History
A research team recovered a 9,186-foot-long ice core from Antarctica, spanning at least 1.2 million years of Earth's climate history; a 'dinosaur highway' of nearly 200 footprints dating back 166 million years was discovered in England; new research suggests Pluto's moon formed through a unique coll...
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16% Bias Score
Nationwide Strike in Belgium Disrupts Transportation and Public Services"
A nationwide strike in Belgium on January 13th will see workers from various sectors protesting potential pension reforms, leading to significant disruptions in transport, education, and public services, including widespread flight cancellations and major railway service disruptions.
Nationwide Strike in Belgium Disrupts Transportation and Public Services"
A nationwide strike in Belgium on January 13th will see workers from various sectors protesting potential pension reforms, leading to significant disruptions in transport, education, and public services, including widespread flight cancellations and major railway service disruptions.
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24% Bias Score
Trump Plans Public Health Emergency to Justify Border Closure
Donald Trump plans to declare a public health emergency upon taking office to close the US-Mexico border, citing concerns about diseases migrants may carry, potentially invoking Title 42 despite previous legal setbacks and facing challenges regarding its effectiveness in reducing illegal immigration...
Trump Plans Public Health Emergency to Justify Border Closure
Donald Trump plans to declare a public health emergency upon taking office to close the US-Mexico border, citing concerns about diseases migrants may carry, potentially invoking Title 42 despite previous legal setbacks and facing challenges regarding its effectiveness in reducing illegal immigration...
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52% Bias Score
Turkey Blocks Iran's Drone Supply to Syrian Kurds, Raising ISIS Resurgence Fears
Turkey is blocking Iran's reported attempt to supply 1,500 suicide drones to the YPG/PKK in Syria, causing a delay and forcing the Kurds to consider alternative transport methods, raising concerns about the resurgence of ISIS near Damascus and Syria's fragile security.
Turkey Blocks Iran's Drone Supply to Syrian Kurds, Raising ISIS Resurgence Fears
Turkey is blocking Iran's reported attempt to supply 1,500 suicide drones to the YPG/PKK in Syria, causing a delay and forcing the Kurds to consider alternative transport methods, raising concerns about the resurgence of ISIS near Damascus and Syria's fragile security.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Threatens California Wildfire Aid Amid False Accusations
Devastating wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area have caused at least 16 deaths, prompting President-elect Trump to falsely blame Governor Newsom and threaten to withhold federal disaster aid, mirroring his actions towards other states in the past.
Trump Threatens California Wildfire Aid Amid False Accusations
Devastating wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area have caused at least 16 deaths, prompting President-elect Trump to falsely blame Governor Newsom and threaten to withhold federal disaster aid, mirroring his actions towards other states in the past.
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48% Bias Score
New York City's Congestion Pricing: Early Impacts and Challenges
New York City launched a congestion pricing program on April 23rd, charging drivers \$9 to enter lower Manhattan during peak hours to fund public transit improvements, aiming to alleviate traffic and raise \$500-800 million annually, despite opposition and challenges.
New York City's Congestion Pricing: Early Impacts and Challenges
New York City launched a congestion pricing program on April 23rd, charging drivers \$9 to enter lower Manhattan during peak hours to fund public transit improvements, aiming to alleviate traffic and raise \$500-800 million annually, despite opposition and challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Milanović Wins Landslide Victory in Croatian Presidential Runoff
Incumbent Zoran Milanović won Croatia's presidential runoff election with 74% of the vote, defeating Dragan Primorac amid high inflation, corruption scandals, and labor shortages; Milanović's stance against EU and Western support for Ukraine is expected to further strain relations.
Milanović Wins Landslide Victory in Croatian Presidential Runoff
Incumbent Zoran Milanović won Croatia's presidential runoff election with 74% of the vote, defeating Dragan Primorac amid high inflation, corruption scandals, and labor shortages; Milanović's stance against EU and Western support for Ukraine is expected to further strain relations.
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48% Bias Score
Milanovic Wins Landslide Victory in Croatian Presidential Election
Zoran Milanovic secured a resounding victory in the Croatian presidential election's second round, garnering over 74% of the vote against Dragan Primorac's roughly 26%, amid high inflation, corruption concerns, and dissatisfaction with the ruling HDZ party.
Milanovic Wins Landslide Victory in Croatian Presidential Election
Zoran Milanovic secured a resounding victory in the Croatian presidential election's second round, garnering over 74% of the vote against Dragan Primorac's roughly 26%, amid high inflation, corruption concerns, and dissatisfaction with the ruling HDZ party.
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40% Bias Score