January 2025
February 2025
Ohio State Favored by 9 1/2 Points Over Notre Dame in National Championship Game
Ohio State is a 9 1/2-point favorite against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff national championship game on January 20th in Atlanta, the second-largest point spread in the game's history; however, early betting suggests a closer contest than expected, with some favoring an upset.
Ohio State Favored by 9 1/2 Points Over Notre Dame in National Championship Game
Ohio State is a 9 1/2-point favorite against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff national championship game on January 20th in Atlanta, the second-largest point spread in the game's history; however, early betting suggests a closer contest than expected, with some favoring an upset.
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52% Bias Score
Greek Police Bust Criminal Organization, Arrest 19 Including Officer
Greek police arrested 19 individuals, including a police officer and three special guards, for operating a criminal organization that laundered money from illegal clubs and brothels, defrauded the state of over €120,000, and caused at least €20,310,962 in VAT losses alone.
Greek Police Bust Criminal Organization, Arrest 19 Including Officer
Greek police arrested 19 individuals, including a police officer and three special guards, for operating a criminal organization that laundered money from illegal clubs and brothels, defrauded the state of over €120,000, and caused at least €20,310,962 in VAT losses alone.
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40% Bias Score
Russian Tank Crew's Diverting Maneuver Enables Successful Assault
During a military operation, Russian tank crewmen Efreitor Evgeny Zakharov and Efreitor Mikhail Kanashin used their tank to create a diversion, drawing enemy fire away from a flanking assault that successfully captured a key enemy position.
Russian Tank Crew's Diverting Maneuver Enables Successful Assault
During a military operation, Russian tank crewmen Efreitor Evgeny Zakharov and Efreitor Mikhail Kanashin used their tank to create a diversion, drawing enemy fire away from a flanking assault that successfully captured a key enemy position.
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80% Bias Score
Bombay Murder Topples Indian King
In Bombay, India, on January 12, 1925, textile businessman Abdul Kadir Bawla was murdered and Mumtaz Begum, a former Indore royal harem member, was attacked; the subsequent investigation revealed a plot involving the Maharaja of Indore, leading to his abdication.
Bombay Murder Topples Indian King
In Bombay, India, on January 12, 1925, textile businessman Abdul Kadir Bawla was murdered and Mumtaz Begum, a former Indore royal harem member, was attacked; the subsequent investigation revealed a plot involving the Maharaja of Indore, leading to his abdication.
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32% Bias Score
Gandhi's Fast Unto Death: India-Pakistan Asset Dispute and Delhi Violence
On January 12, 1948, Mahatma Gandhi began a fast unto death protesting the killing of Muslims in Delhi and India's refusal to pay Pakistan its 55 crore rupees (out of 75 crore rupees) share of assets from the British Raj, a decision driven by Sardar Patel's opposition to Pakistan and concerns about ...
Gandhi's Fast Unto Death: India-Pakistan Asset Dispute and Delhi Violence
On January 12, 1948, Mahatma Gandhi began a fast unto death protesting the killing of Muslims in Delhi and India's refusal to pay Pakistan its 55 crore rupees (out of 75 crore rupees) share of assets from the British Raj, a decision driven by Sardar Patel's opposition to Pakistan and concerns about ...
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32% Bias Score
Anthropic Secures $2 Billion in Funding Led by Amazon
Anthropic, an AI company, received $2 billion in funding, valuing it at $60 billion; Amazon is a lead investor, integrating Anthropic's Claude model into its services, while other investors include Google and Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Anthropic Secures $2 Billion in Funding Led by Amazon
Anthropic, an AI company, received $2 billion in funding, valuing it at $60 billion; Amazon is a lead investor, integrating Anthropic's Claude model into its services, while other investors include Google and Lightspeed Venture Partners.
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44% Bias Score
Syria and Lebanon Commit to Improved Relations After Years of Strained Ties
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati visited Damascus, marking the first such visit since 2011, and agreed with Syrian de facto leader Ahmad al-Assad to improve bilateral relations, focusing on resolving border disputes, returning Syrian refugees, and combating smuggling.
Syria and Lebanon Commit to Improved Relations After Years of Strained Ties
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati visited Damascus, marking the first such visit since 2011, and agreed with Syrian de facto leader Ahmad al-Assad to improve bilateral relations, focusing on resolving border disputes, returning Syrian refugees, and combating smuggling.
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40% Bias Score
Autocratic Regimes' Collaboration Poses Threat to Global Stability
Anne Applebaum's new book, "Autocracy, Inc.," details how autocratic regimes collaborate, using Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Trump election as examples to demonstrate the need for a unified democratic response. This interconnectedness, highlighted by Iran, North Korea, and China's support of...
Autocratic Regimes' Collaboration Poses Threat to Global Stability
Anne Applebaum's new book, "Autocracy, Inc.," details how autocratic regimes collaborate, using Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Trump election as examples to demonstrate the need for a unified democratic response. This interconnectedness, highlighted by Iran, North Korea, and China's support of...
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44% Bias Score
Policy Recommendations to Mitigate Wildfire Risks in the US West
A 2024 article by environmental attorney Sara Clark and coauthors proposes policy changes to mitigate wildfire risks in the US West by recognizing fire as a keystone ecological process, facilitating fire restoration practices, empowering indigenous knowledge, and reforming environmental statutes.
Policy Recommendations to Mitigate Wildfire Risks in the US West
A 2024 article by environmental attorney Sara Clark and coauthors proposes policy changes to mitigate wildfire risks in the US West by recognizing fire as a keystone ecological process, facilitating fire restoration practices, empowering indigenous knowledge, and reforming environmental statutes.
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36% Bias Score
Space Junk Falls in Kenya, Raising Concerns About Space Debris
A 500kg metallic ring from a space launch rocket fell in Mukuku village, Kenya, causing minor structural damage to homes and sparking concerns about radiation—though tests revealed no harm—highlighting the growing issue of space debris.
Space Junk Falls in Kenya, Raising Concerns About Space Debris
A 500kg metallic ring from a space launch rocket fell in Mukuku village, Kenya, causing minor structural damage to homes and sparking concerns about radiation—though tests revealed no harm—highlighting the growing issue of space debris.
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32% Bias Score
Disabled Russian Tanker in German Waters Highlights Sanctions Circumvention
A Russian tanker, the Eventein, lost power in German waters and was identified as part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' used to bypass sanctions; German authorities secured the vessel carrying 99,000 tons of oil.
Disabled Russian Tanker in German Waters Highlights Sanctions Circumvention
A Russian tanker, the Eventein, lost power in German waters and was identified as part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' used to bypass sanctions; German authorities secured the vessel carrying 99,000 tons of oil.
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48% Bias Score
Special Counsel Smith Resigns; Trump's Election Interference Case Dismissed
Special Counsel Jack Smith resigned on January 10, 2025, after submitting a report on President-elect Trump's alleged 2020 election interference; federal charges against Trump were dismissed due to DOJ policy against prosecuting sitting presidents, but the report's release is partially delayed.
Special Counsel Smith Resigns; Trump's Election Interference Case Dismissed
Special Counsel Jack Smith resigned on January 10, 2025, after submitting a report on President-elect Trump's alleged 2020 election interference; federal charges against Trump were dismissed due to DOJ policy against prosecuting sitting presidents, but the report's release is partially delayed.
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44% Bias Score