January 2025
February 2025
Blinken to Present Gaza Reconstruction Plan Amidst Imminent Ceasefire
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will present a plan today for Gaza's post-war reconstruction involving an international and Arab governmental mechanism, potentially including troop deployment, while a ceasefire and hostage release are reportedly imminent, but Israeli PM Netanyahu opposes the PA...
Blinken to Present Gaza Reconstruction Plan Amidst Imminent Ceasefire
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will present a plan today for Gaza's post-war reconstruction involving an international and Arab governmental mechanism, potentially including troop deployment, while a ceasefire and hostage release are reportedly imminent, but Israeli PM Netanyahu opposes the PA...
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44% Bias Score
Cannon Partially Blocks Release of Smith's Trump Report
Judge Aileen Cannon partially blocked the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on Donald Trump, allowing the release of the 2020 election portion but delaying the classified documents section pending a hearing; this action follows legal challenges from Trump and his allies, delaying the Ju...
Cannon Partially Blocks Release of Smith's Trump Report
Judge Aileen Cannon partially blocked the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on Donald Trump, allowing the release of the 2020 election portion but delaying the classified documents section pending a hearing; this action follows legal challenges from Trump and his allies, delaying the Ju...
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56% Bias Score
Ivanka Trump to Support Father in Second Presidential Term
Ivanka Trump plans to support President-elect Donald Trump during his second term, offering emotional support as his daughter, after serving as a senior advisor in his first term.
Ivanka Trump to Support Father in Second Presidential Term
Ivanka Trump plans to support President-elect Donald Trump during his second term, offering emotional support as his daughter, after serving as a senior advisor in his first term.
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56% 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use of flammable wood-framed houses, unlike in Greece, causing rapid fire spread despite available water resources; an outdated electrical grid also poses a significant risk.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
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
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
Progress Reported in Israel-Hamas Negotiations
Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas are showing progress towards a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, with a potential agreement involving a phased Israeli troop withdrawal and the prior release of 33 hostages.
Progress Reported in Israel-Hamas Negotiations
Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas are showing progress towards a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, with a potential agreement involving a phased Israeli troop withdrawal and the prior release of 33 hostages.
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40% Bias Score
Climate Volatility Fuels Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires
A new study links the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County to increased hydroclimate volatility caused by climate change, highlighting a 31-66 percent rise in subseasonal "whiplash" events since the mid-20th century, resulting in the Palisades Fire burning 95.75 square kilometers and the Eato...
Climate Volatility Fuels Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires
A new study links the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County to increased hydroclimate volatility caused by climate change, highlighting a 31-66 percent rise in subseasonal "whiplash" events since the mid-20th century, resulting in the Palisades Fire burning 95.75 square kilometers and the Eato...
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36% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Nears Conclusion
Israel and Hamas are in advanced negotiations to free 34 Israeli hostages held in Gaza for over a year, potentially leading to a ceasefire before Donald Trump's January 20th inauguration; the deal may involve phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and prisoner releases.
Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Nears Conclusion
Israel and Hamas are in advanced negotiations to free 34 Israeli hostages held in Gaza for over a year, potentially leading to a ceasefire before Donald Trump's January 20th inauguration; the deal may involve phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and prisoner releases.
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52% 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
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
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