January 2025
February 2025
CNN Defamation Trial: Veteran Claims \$21 Million in Losses, Mental Health Issues
A Florida defamation trial against CNN is underway, with a Navy veteran claiming a 2021 report falsely linked him to illegal activity in Afghanistan, resulting in over \$21 million in lost income and mental health issues, according to expert testimony.
CNN Defamation Trial: Veteran Claims \$21 Million in Losses, Mental Health Issues
A Florida defamation trial against CNN is underway, with a Navy veteran claiming a 2021 report falsely linked him to illegal activity in Afghanistan, resulting in over \$21 million in lost income and mental health issues, according to expert testimony.
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40% Bias Score
J&J acquires Intra-Cellular Therapies for $14.6 Billion
Johnson & Johnson is acquiring Intra-Cellular Therapies for $14.6 billion, gaining control of Caplyta, a drug for schizophrenia and bipolar depression, with projected sales exceeding $1 billion in 2024 and $2.5 billion by 2028; the deal is expected to close later this year.
J&J acquires Intra-Cellular Therapies for $14.6 Billion
Johnson & Johnson is acquiring Intra-Cellular Therapies for $14.6 billion, gaining control of Caplyta, a drug for schizophrenia and bipolar depression, with projected sales exceeding $1 billion in 2024 and $2.5 billion by 2028; the deal is expected to close later this year.
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36% Bias Score
Charity Staff Harassed After Musk Shares Misinterpreted Video on X
Staff at the Welsh Refugee Council faced online harassment and death threats after Elon Musk shared a school video, misinterpreted as enticing migrants to the UK, prompting police investigation and condemnation from the Welsh government.
Charity Staff Harassed After Musk Shares Misinterpreted Video on X
Staff at the Welsh Refugee Council faced online harassment and death threats after Elon Musk shared a school video, misinterpreted as enticing migrants to the UK, prompting police investigation and condemnation from the Welsh government.
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44% Bias Score
German-Iranian Activist Released Amidst Iran-West Tensions
Iranian-German rights activist Nahid Taghavi was released from prison in Iran on Monday, following her 2020 arrest and 10-year sentence on charges of "disrupting national security". Her release comes amid diplomatic talks between Iran and European powers, and recent events involving other Western na...
German-Iranian Activist Released Amidst Iran-West Tensions
Iranian-German rights activist Nahid Taghavi was released from prison in Iran on Monday, following her 2020 arrest and 10-year sentence on charges of "disrupting national security". Her release comes amid diplomatic talks between Iran and European powers, and recent events involving other Western na...
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40% Bias Score
TikTok Faces US Ban: 170 Million Users and Creators Impacted
A US law could ban TikTok on June 19th if ByteDance doesn't sell it, impacting 170 million users and countless creators who rely on the platform for income and career advancement; alternatives like Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and Triller exist, but none offer a perfect replacement.
TikTok Faces US Ban: 170 Million Users and Creators Impacted
A US law could ban TikTok on June 19th if ByteDance doesn't sell it, impacting 170 million users and countless creators who rely on the platform for income and career advancement; alternatives like Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and Triller exist, but none offer a perfect replacement.
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40% Bias Score
Lebanon Appoints New Prime Minister Amidst Post-War Reconstruction
After a devastating 14-month war with Hezbollah, Lebanon's new president appointed Nawaf Salam as prime minister, a move supported by Western and Arab nations, sparking opposition from Hezbollah, and offering hope for economic recovery and reconstruction with billions in potential foreign aid.
Lebanon Appoints New Prime Minister Amidst Post-War Reconstruction
After a devastating 14-month war with Hezbollah, Lebanon's new president appointed Nawaf Salam as prime minister, a move supported by Western and Arab nations, sparking opposition from Hezbollah, and offering hope for economic recovery and reconstruction with billions in potential foreign aid.
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44% Bias Score
Texas AG Sues Allstate for Allegedly Selling Driving Data of 45 Million Americans
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Allstate and its subsidiary Arity on Monday for allegedly collecting and selling driving data from over 45 million Americans' mobile devices without their consent, violating Texas's Data Privacy and Security Act, Data Broker Law, and Insurance Code; the suit se...
Texas AG Sues Allstate for Allegedly Selling Driving Data of 45 Million Americans
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Allstate and its subsidiary Arity on Monday for allegedly collecting and selling driving data from over 45 million Americans' mobile devices without their consent, violating Texas's Data Privacy and Security Act, Data Broker Law, and Insurance Code; the suit se...
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44% Bias Score
Venezuela seeks Interpol arrest warrant for exiled opposition leader
Venezuela's Attorney General Tarek Saab requested Interpol to arrest exiled opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez for supporting former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe's call for international intervention to remove President Nicolas Maduro, escalating political tensions after a disputed election.
Venezuela seeks Interpol arrest warrant for exiled opposition leader
Venezuela's Attorney General Tarek Saab requested Interpol to arrest exiled opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez for supporting former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe's call for international intervention to remove President Nicolas Maduro, escalating political tensions after a disputed election.
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40% Bias Score
Champion Backs National Inquiry into Grooming Gangs
Labour MP Sarah Champion backs a national inquiry into grooming gangs following social media comments from Elon Musk and previous inquiries' recommendations, citing the need to restore faith in safeguarding systems and address the endemic nature of child sexual abuse in the UK.
Champion Backs National Inquiry into Grooming Gangs
Labour MP Sarah Champion backs a national inquiry into grooming gangs following social media comments from Elon Musk and previous inquiries' recommendations, citing the need to restore faith in safeguarding systems and address the endemic nature of child sexual abuse in the UK.
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44% Bias Score
TikTok Faces US Ban: 170 Million Users Impacted
A US law might ban TikTok on June 19th unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, sells the app, impacting 170 million US users and numerous creators who rely on it for income and career development. Potential buyers have emerged, offering up to $20 billion, but significant hurdles remain.
TikTok Faces US Ban: 170 Million Users Impacted
A US law might ban TikTok on June 19th unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, sells the app, impacting 170 million US users and numerous creators who rely on it for income and career development. Potential buyers have emerged, offering up to $20 billion, but significant hurdles remain.
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48% Bias Score
Sarkozy Denies Libyan Funding in 2007 Campaign Trial
Nicolas Sarkozy denied receiving Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential campaign during his trial in Paris, citing widespread domestic support and numerous campaign contributions, while the trial examines allegations of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi's involvement in exchange for political favors...
Sarkozy Denies Libyan Funding in 2007 Campaign Trial
Nicolas Sarkozy denied receiving Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential campaign during his trial in Paris, citing widespread domestic support and numerous campaign contributions, while the trial examines allegations of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi's involvement in exchange for political favors...
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52% Bias Score
Belgian Pension Reform Protests Disrupt Transportation, Spark Nationwide Demonstrations
Approximately 30,000 Belgian workers, including firefighters, teachers, and civil servants, protested against the government's proposed pension reforms on Monday, causing significant disruptions to transportation, including air and rail services. The reforms threaten special early retirement provisi...
Belgian Pension Reform Protests Disrupt Transportation, Spark Nationwide Demonstrations
Approximately 30,000 Belgian workers, including firefighters, teachers, and civil servants, protested against the government's proposed pension reforms on Monday, causing significant disruptions to transportation, including air and rail services. The reforms threaten special early retirement provisi...
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40% Bias Score