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aljazeera.com
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Sudan Army Recapturing Wad Madani: A Significant Turning Point

The Sudanese army recaptured Wad Madani, a strategically important city in Gezira state, from the RSF on October 27, 2024, impacting supply lines and potentially alleviating the humanitarian crisis; however, concerns remain about the army's treatment of civilians.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
foxnews.com
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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California Wildfires Claim 16 Lives, Devastate 37,000 Acres

California wildfires have caused 16 deaths, with 5 from the Palisades Fire and 11 from the Eaton Fire, burning over 37,000 acres and forcing 150,000 evacuations amid expected strong winds.

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44% Bias Score

Climate Action
forbes.com
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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Facebook Ends Fact-Checking, Heightening Misinformation Concerns

Facebook's recent decision to cease its third-party fact-checking program raises serious concerns about the proliferation of misinformation, particularly given the current climate of declining public trust in institutions and the increasing spread of conspiracy theories.

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48% Bias Score

Quality Education
kathimerini.gr
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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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

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
us.cnn.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Trump's Mass Deportation Plan Faces Funding Hurdles

Tom Homan, President-elect Trump's border czar, has informed Republican lawmakers that the initial deportation operation will be far smaller than promised due to limited resources and budget constraints, targeting 1-2 million immigrants instead of the initially suggested 15-20 million.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
apnews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Florida Sues Company Owned by Congresswoman's Family for $5.8 Million

Florida is suing Trinity Healthcare Services, owned by Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's family, for $5.8 million in overcharges for COVID-19 vaccination registration; a congressional ethics investigation also found possible violations of House rules and federal law by Cherfilus-McCormick.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
bbc.com
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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Captured North Korean Soldiers Reveal Involvement in Ukraine War

Two wounded North Korean soldiers, captured by Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk Oblast on January 9th, are in SBU custody in Kyiv, receiving medical care; their presence indicates North Korean involvement in the war.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
abcnews.go.com
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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Germany Announces Aid for Syria Amidst Continued Sanctions

Following the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on December 8th, Germany's foreign minister, Annalena Baerbock, announced an additional €50 million in aid for Syria while advocating for maintaining sanctions against specific Syrian officials responsible for war crimes. The US concurrentl...

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
cnbc.com
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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TikTok Ban Looms, Forcing Creators to Migrate Platforms

Facing a potential January 19th ban in the U.S., TikTok creators are migrating to other platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts to retain their audiences and income, estimated to be billions of dollars in advertising revenue, after President Biden signed a law requiring ByteDance to divest...

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
jpost.com
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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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

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
us.cnn.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Devastating LA Wildfires: Rebuilding or Relocating Amidst Insurance Challenges

The recent Los Angeles wildfires, the costliest and most destructive in history, are forcing tens of thousands of residents to decide between relocating or rebuilding, with insurance coverage playing a crucial role in their decisions, and insured losses potentially exceeding \$20 billion.

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36% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
bbc.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Five Former US Presidents Attend Carter's Funeral

Five former US presidents—Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton—attended the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, showcasing a rare display of political unity amidst national mourning.

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0% Bias Score

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