January 2025
February 2025
Iran, European Powers Hold Last-Minute Nuclear Talks Amid Rising Tensions
Iran and European powers meet in Geneva for last-minute nuclear talks before President-elect Trump's inauguration, amid escalating tensions including Iran's continued nuclear violations and Israel's recent attack on Iranian air defenses.
Iran, European Powers Hold Last-Minute Nuclear Talks Amid Rising Tensions
Iran and European powers meet in Geneva for last-minute nuclear talks before President-elect Trump's inauguration, amid escalating tensions including Iran's continued nuclear violations and Israel's recent attack on Iranian air defenses.
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48% Bias Score
RedNote Surges to Top of App Store Amidst Looming TikTok Ban
Facing a potential January 19th ban in the U.S., TikTok creators are migrating to the Chinese social media app RedNote, which consequently rose to the top of Apple's app store on January 15th, 2025.
RedNote Surges to Top of App Store Amidst Looming TikTok Ban
Facing a potential January 19th ban in the U.S., TikTok creators are migrating to the Chinese social media app RedNote, which consequently rose to the top of Apple's app store on January 15th, 2025.
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48% Bias Score
Federal Judge Orders Release of Trump Election Report, but Stay Delays Publication
A federal judge ordered the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report detailing Donald Trump's alleged attempt to overturn the 2020 election, but a temporary stay delays publication until Tuesday, with potential for further appeals; the report directly accuses Trump of conspiracy, although the ...
Federal Judge Orders Release of Trump Election Report, but Stay Delays Publication
A federal judge ordered the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report detailing Donald Trump's alleged attempt to overturn the 2020 election, but a temporary stay delays publication until Tuesday, with potential for further appeals; the report directly accuses Trump of conspiracy, although the ...
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44% Bias Score
California Wildfires: Building Materials Fuel Death Toll
California's deadly wildfires (24 deaths) are intensified by predicted 110 km/h winds on January 14th and widespread use of flammable wood-framed houses, unlike in Greece, causing rapid fire spread despite available water resources; an outdated electrical grid also poses a significant risk.
California Wildfires: Building Materials Fuel Death Toll
California's deadly wildfires (24 deaths) are intensified by predicted 110 km/h winds on January 14th and widespread use of flammable wood-framed houses, unlike in Greece, causing rapid fire spread despite available water resources; an outdated electrical grid also poses a significant risk.
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36% Bias Score
Cuban Soldiers Trapped in Ukraine After Russian Contract Expiry
Hundreds of Cubans, initially promised high wages and citizenship, were recruited into the Russian army, deployed to Ukraine, and now face death or injury after their contracts expired, highlighting Russia's exploitation of foreign nationals in its war effort and Cuba's apparent complicity.
Cuban Soldiers Trapped in Ukraine After Russian Contract Expiry
Hundreds of Cubans, initially promised high wages and citizenship, were recruited into the Russian army, deployed to Ukraine, and now face death or injury after their contracts expired, highlighting Russia's exploitation of foreign nationals in its war effort and Cuba's apparent complicity.
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40% Bias Score
Hamas to Release 33 Hostages in Emerging Ceasefire Deal
A potential ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is emerging, with Hamas expected to release 33 hostages as a first phase, followed by negotiations to end the war, including issues regarding buffer zones and prisoner relocation.
Hamas to Release 33 Hostages in Emerging Ceasefire Deal
A potential ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is emerging, with Hamas expected to release 33 hostages as a first phase, followed by negotiations to end the war, including issues regarding buffer zones and prisoner relocation.
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36% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Talks in Doha Continue Amidst US Pressure for Ceasefire and Hostage Release
Following a first day of talks in Doha on a hostage agreement and ceasefire in Gaza, an Israeli delegation will remain, indicating ongoing negotiations with US involvement before President Biden's departure on January 20th.
Israel-Hamas Talks in Doha Continue Amidst US Pressure for Ceasefire and Hostage Release
Following a first day of talks in Doha on a hostage agreement and ceasefire in Gaza, an Israeli delegation will remain, indicating ongoing negotiations with US involvement before President Biden's departure on January 20th.
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36% Bias Score
Impending TikTok Ban: Alternatives Emerge as US Faces January 19th Deadline
A US federal law may force TikTok to cease US operations by January 19th unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells its stake, impacting millions of users and potentially creating a void in the short-form video market.
Impending TikTok Ban: Alternatives Emerge as US Faces January 19th Deadline
A US federal law may force TikTok to cease US operations by January 19th unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells its stake, impacting millions of users and potentially creating a void in the short-form video market.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Defends Against Russian Advance Amidst Uncertain US Support and Peace Prospects
One week before Donald Trump's potential return to the White House, Ukraine's military is on the defensive against Russia's advance in Donetsk, facing uncertainty about continued Western military aid and the prospects for peace negotiations.
Ukraine Defends Against Russian Advance Amidst Uncertain US Support and Peace Prospects
One week before Donald Trump's potential return to the White House, Ukraine's military is on the defensive against Russia's advance in Donetsk, facing uncertainty about continued Western military aid and the prospects for peace negotiations.
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44% Bias Score
Gaza Hostage Negotiations Intensify Amidst Continued Airstrikes
Indirect negotiations mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S. to free hostages in Gaza and achieve a truce are intensifying, with a potential agreement this week involving the release of 33 hostages; however, ongoing airstrikes in Gaza have killed over 50 Palestinians and 5 Israeli soldiers.
Gaza Hostage Negotiations Intensify Amidst Continued Airstrikes
Indirect negotiations mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S. to free hostages in Gaza and achieve a truce are intensifying, with a potential agreement this week involving the release of 33 hostages; however, ongoing airstrikes in Gaza have killed over 50 Palestinians and 5 Israeli soldiers.
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48% Bias Score
Europe Boosts Military Spending Amid Ukraine War and Trump's Return
European defense ministers from Germany, the U.K., France, Poland, and Italy met in Poland on Monday to discuss increasing military spending in response to the war in Ukraine and Donald Trump's expected return to the White House, aiming for greater defense industry efficiency and joint ventures with...
Europe Boosts Military Spending Amid Ukraine War and Trump's Return
European defense ministers from Germany, the U.K., France, Poland, and Italy met in Poland on Monday to discuss increasing military spending in response to the war in Ukraine and Donald Trump's expected return to the White House, aiming for greater defense industry efficiency and joint ventures with...
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56% Bias Score
Biden Pardons Son, Ending Investigation Amidst Accusations of Political Interference
President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, last month, ending a six-year Justice Department investigation into his tax and gun-related crimes. Special Counsel David Weiss criticized President Biden for his accusations of political bias, highlighting the impartiality of the investigation and...
Biden Pardons Son, Ending Investigation Amidst Accusations of Political Interference
President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, last month, ending a six-year Justice Department investigation into his tax and gun-related crimes. Special Counsel David Weiss criticized President Biden for his accusations of political bias, highlighting the impartiality of the investigation and...
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44% Bias Score