January 2025
February 2025
Australia's 1896 Heatwave: A Deadly Reminder of Extreme Heat
A 24-day heatwave in 1896 Australia killed 437 people, exceeding current heatwave intensity despite recent record-breaking temperatures across the country; temperatures reached 48.9°C in Bourke, NSW, overwhelming hospitals and causing mass evacuations.
Australia's 1896 Heatwave: A Deadly Reminder of Extreme Heat
A 24-day heatwave in 1896 Australia killed 437 people, exceeding current heatwave intensity despite recent record-breaking temperatures across the country; temperatures reached 48.9°C in Bourke, NSW, overwhelming hospitals and causing mass evacuations.
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16% 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use of flammable wood-framed houses, unlike in Greece, causing rapid fire spread despite available water resources; an outdated electrical grid also poses a significant risk.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use of flammable wood-framed houses, unlike in Greece, causing rapid fire spread despite available water resources; an outdated electrical grid also poses a significant risk.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
China Explores Musk TikTok Buyout Amidst Impending US Ban
Facing a potential US ban, Chinese officials are considering allowing Elon Musk to acquire TikTok's US operations, a move that could reshape the tech landscape and US-China relations, despite ByteDance's ongoing legal challenge.
China Explores Musk TikTok Buyout Amidst Impending US Ban
Facing a potential US ban, Chinese officials are considering allowing Elon Musk to acquire TikTok's US operations, a move that could reshape the tech landscape and US-China relations, despite ByteDance's ongoing legal challenge.
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48% Bias Score
Smith's Report: Ample Evidence for Trump Conviction Before Election
Jack Smith's final report indicates enough evidence to convict President-elect Trump existed before the election; however, the case was dismissed due to Justice Department policies, and its publication followed legal challenges from Trump's team, with only the election-related portion released.
Smith's Report: Ample Evidence for Trump Conviction Before Election
Jack Smith's final report indicates enough evidence to convict President-elect Trump existed before the election; however, the case was dismissed due to Justice Department policies, and its publication followed legal challenges from Trump's team, with only the election-related portion released.
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60% Bias Score
China's US \$1 Trillion Trade Surplus: Record High Amidst Global Tensions
China achieved a record US \$1 trillion trade surplus in 2023 due to surging exports and reduced imports, exceeding historical surpluses of major economies; this success, however, coincides with domestic economic weakness and rising global trade tensions.
China's US \$1 Trillion Trade Surplus: Record High Amidst Global Tensions
China achieved a record US \$1 trillion trade surplus in 2023 due to surging exports and reduced imports, exceeding historical surpluses of major economies; this success, however, coincides with domestic economic weakness and rising global trade tensions.
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56% Bias Score
Gaza Ceasefire Deal Nears Completion
Negotiators in Doha are finalizing a ceasefire agreement to end the Gaza war, involving a phased release of Israeli hostages and a staged Israeli troop withdrawal, conditional upon Hamas cooperation and influenced by President Trump's impending inauguration.
Gaza Ceasefire Deal Nears Completion
Negotiators in Doha are finalizing a ceasefire agreement to end the Gaza war, involving a phased release of Israeli hostages and a staged Israeli troop withdrawal, conditional upon Hamas cooperation and influenced by President Trump's impending inauguration.
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36% Bias Score
Three-Stage Hostage Deal Awaits Hamas Response
Following a breakthrough in Doha talks, a three-stage deal to release Hamas-held hostages in Gaza is awaiting Hamas's response; the deal, drafted by Qatar, involves Israeli, Qatari, and US officials.
Three-Stage Hostage Deal Awaits Hamas Response
Following a breakthrough in Doha talks, a three-stage deal to release Hamas-held hostages in Gaza is awaiting Hamas's response; the deal, drafted by Qatar, involves Israeli, Qatari, and US officials.
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32% Bias Score
DOJ Releases Trump Election Interference Report, Cases Dropped
The Department of Justice released a report detailing evidence of President-elect Donald Trump's election interference attempts, concluding that sufficient evidence existed for conviction, but charges were dropped due to his election victory and a DOJ policy against prosecuting sitting presidents.
DOJ Releases Trump Election Interference Report, Cases Dropped
The Department of Justice released a report detailing evidence of President-elect Donald Trump's election interference attempts, concluding that sufficient evidence existed for conviction, but charges were dropped due to his election victory and a DOJ policy against prosecuting sitting presidents.
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44% Bias Score
WHAM Report: Untapped $30 Billion Market Opportunity in Women's Health
The WHAM Report reveals a $30 billion market opportunity in women's health by 2030, driven by conditions disproportionately affecting women and highlighting the significant financial returns and societal benefits of increased investment, advocating for a collaborative approach to drive innovation an...
WHAM Report: Untapped $30 Billion Market Opportunity in Women's Health
The WHAM Report reveals a $30 billion market opportunity in women's health by 2030, driven by conditions disproportionately affecting women and highlighting the significant financial returns and societal benefits of increased investment, advocating for a collaborative approach to drive innovation an...
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52% Bias Score
Australia Investigates Reported Killing of Citizen Fighting in Ukraine
Australia is investigating reports that Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old Australian fighting in Ukraine, has been killed by Russian forces, prompting urgent inquiries and demands for accountability from the Australian government.
Australia Investigates Reported Killing of Citizen Fighting in Ukraine
Australia is investigating reports that Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old Australian fighting in Ukraine, has been killed by Russian forces, prompting urgent inquiries and demands for accountability from the Australian government.
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40% Bias Score
Europeans to Fund Ukraine's Defense Production
European defense ministers met in Warsaw to address Ukraine's military production capacity, agreeing to fund Ukrainian defense projects, establish joint ventures with European firms, and simplify equipment procurement to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities and counter perceived Russian aggression...
Europeans to Fund Ukraine's Defense Production
European defense ministers met in Warsaw to address Ukraine's military production capacity, agreeing to fund Ukrainian defense projects, establish joint ventures with European firms, and simplify equipment procurement to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities and counter perceived Russian aggression...
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48% Bias Score
Blinken Unveils Gaza Reconstruction Plan Amidst Israeli Objections
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will present a plan today for Gaza's post-war reconstruction, involving international and Arab countries, potentially including troops, but faces challenges due to Israel's opposition to the Palestinian Authority's involvement.
Blinken Unveils Gaza Reconstruction Plan Amidst Israeli Objections
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will present a plan today for Gaza's post-war reconstruction, involving international and Arab countries, potentially including troops, but faces challenges due to Israel's opposition to the Palestinian Authority's involvement.
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44% Bias Score