January 2025
February 2025
Sweden Heightens Alert Amidst Baltic Sea Hybrid Attacks
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson declared Sweden is not at war but neither at peace due to hybrid attacks, including damaged undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, prompting increased defense spending and NATO cooperation.
Sweden Heightens Alert Amidst Baltic Sea Hybrid Attacks
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson declared Sweden is not at war but neither at peace due to hybrid attacks, including damaged undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, prompting increased defense spending and NATO cooperation.
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36% Bias Score
Europe Bolsters Ukraine's Defense Industry
Germany and four other major European nations—Poland, France, Great Britain, and Italy—are collaborating to strengthen Ukraine's defense industry to aid its war against Russia; the initiative involves joint ventures for developing production capabilities and collaborative initiatives with Ukraine.
Europe Bolsters Ukraine's Defense Industry
Germany and four other major European nations—Poland, France, Great Britain, and Italy—are collaborating to strengthen Ukraine's defense industry to aid its war against Russia; the initiative involves joint ventures for developing production capabilities and collaborative initiatives with Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
Israeli Drone Strike Critically Injures Al Jazeera Cameraman in Gaza
Al Jazeera cameraman Fadi al-Wahidi was shot in the neck by an Israeli drone on October 9th, 2023, in Gaza, suffering severe spinal cord damage and paralysis; despite repeated requests, Israel has denied his medical evacuation, highlighting concerns about the persecution of journalists.
Israeli Drone Strike Critically Injures Al Jazeera Cameraman in Gaza
Al Jazeera cameraman Fadi al-Wahidi was shot in the neck by an Israeli drone on October 9th, 2023, in Gaza, suffering severe spinal cord damage and paralysis; despite repeated requests, Israel has denied his medical evacuation, highlighting concerns about the persecution of journalists.
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52% 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
NATO Strengthens Baltic Sea Security Amidst Infrastructure Sabotage
NATO is increasing its military presence and technological innovation in the Baltic Sea to protect critical infrastructure from sabotage following recent damage to undersea cables and pipelines, with Russia suspected as the perpetrator.
NATO Strengthens Baltic Sea Security Amidst Infrastructure Sabotage
NATO is increasing its military presence and technological innovation in the Baltic Sea to protect critical infrastructure from sabotage following recent damage to undersea cables and pipelines, with Russia suspected as the perpetrator.
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48% Bias Score
Nobel Laureates Warn of Looming Global Food Crisis
More than 150 Nobel and World Food Prize laureates warned of a looming global food crisis in an open letter, citing 700 million people facing food insecurity and urging investment in transformative food production and distribution methods.
Nobel Laureates Warn of Looming Global Food Crisis
More than 150 Nobel and World Food Prize laureates warned of a looming global food crisis in an open letter, citing 700 million people facing food insecurity and urging investment in transformative food production and distribution methods.
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56% Bias Score
Gaza Conflict: Potential Breakthrough in Doha Negotiations
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Doha show potential for a breakthrough, focusing initially on releasing female and elderly male hostages, driven by President-elect Trump's impending return and threat of severe action; obstacles remain, including opposition from Israeli officials.
Gaza Conflict: Potential Breakthrough in Doha Negotiations
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Doha show potential for a breakthrough, focusing initially on releasing female and elderly male hostages, driven by President-elect Trump's impending return and threat of severe action; obstacles remain, including opposition from Israeli officials.
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32% Bias Score
Trump's Attempted Power Grab: DOJ Report Details Unprecedented Criminal Scheme
A Department of Justice report details Donald Trump's "unprecedented criminal attempt" to remain in power after losing the 2020 election; although sufficient evidence existed for conviction, charges were dropped because he won re-election, the DOJ does not prosecute sitting presidents.
Trump's Attempted Power Grab: DOJ Report Details Unprecedented Criminal Scheme
A Department of Justice report details Donald Trump's "unprecedented criminal attempt" to remain in power after losing the 2020 election; although sufficient evidence existed for conviction, charges were dropped because he won re-election, the DOJ does not prosecute sitting presidents.
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52% Bias Score
Gaza Ceasefire Hinges on Trump's Influence and Israeli Internal Divisions
International negotiations in Doha aim to secure a prisoner exchange and ceasefire in Gaza, with Britain crediting President-elect Trump's influence and Israeli media highlighting internal government opposition.
Gaza Ceasefire Hinges on Trump's Influence and Israeli Internal Divisions
International negotiations in Doha aim to secure a prisoner exchange and ceasefire in Gaza, with Britain crediting President-elect Trump's influence and Israeli media highlighting internal government opposition.
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52% Bias Score
Wildfires Exacerbate Southern California Housing Crisis
Recent Southern California wildfires destroyed an estimated 10,000 homes, exacerbating a pre-existing housing shortage and causing a surge in demand that is rapidly increasing rental and purchase prices, with realtors reporting 12-14 hour workdays due to the overwhelming demand.
Wildfires Exacerbate Southern California Housing Crisis
Recent Southern California wildfires destroyed an estimated 10,000 homes, exacerbating a pre-existing housing shortage and causing a surge in demand that is rapidly increasing rental and purchase prices, with realtors reporting 12-14 hour workdays due to the overwhelming demand.
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32% Bias Score
Cleaning Up Europe's 'Forever Chemicals' Could Cost €2 Trillion
Cleaning up Europe's PFAS pollution will cost between €95 billion and €2 trillion over 20 years, according to a media investigation; the higher estimate is considered more realistic, emphasizing the need for emission restrictions and a coordinated European plan.
Cleaning Up Europe's 'Forever Chemicals' Could Cost €2 Trillion
Cleaning up Europe's PFAS pollution will cost between €95 billion and €2 trillion over 20 years, according to a media investigation; the higher estimate is considered more realistic, emphasizing the need for emission restrictions and a coordinated European plan.
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44% Bias Score
Smith Report: Trump's Election Overturn Attempts Detailed, Immunity Prevents Prosecution
Special Counsel Jack Smith's report details Donald Trump's unsuccessful efforts to overturn the 2020 election, including pressuring officials, filing baseless lawsuits, and inciting the January 6th Capitol riot; had Trump not won the 2024 election, he likely would have faced conviction, but the Supr...
Smith Report: Trump's Election Overturn Attempts Detailed, Immunity Prevents Prosecution
Special Counsel Jack Smith's report details Donald Trump's unsuccessful efforts to overturn the 2020 election, including pressuring officials, filing baseless lawsuits, and inciting the January 6th Capitol riot; had Trump not won the 2024 election, he likely would have faced conviction, but the Supr...
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60% Bias Score