January 2025
February 2025
North Korea Accused of \$385 Million Crypto Heist to Fund Weapons Programs
The US, Japan, and South Korea issued a joint statement accusing North Korea of stealing over \$385 million from cryptocurrency exchanges via sophisticated cyberattacks, using the funds to finance its weapons programs and highlighting the need for increased international cooperation.
North Korea Accused of \$385 Million Crypto Heist to Fund Weapons Programs
The US, Japan, and South Korea issued a joint statement accusing North Korea of stealing over \$385 million from cryptocurrency exchanges via sophisticated cyberattacks, using the funds to finance its weapons programs and highlighting the need for increased international cooperation.
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56% Bias Score
Mass Resignation of NSW Psychiatrists to Trigger Mental Health Bed Closures
Over 200 of NSW's public sector psychiatrists plan to resign on January 21, forcing hospital bed closures and potentially overwhelming emergency departments due to uncompetitive salaries and chronic understaffing.
Mass Resignation of NSW Psychiatrists to Trigger Mental Health Bed Closures
Over 200 of NSW's public sector psychiatrists plan to resign on January 21, forcing hospital bed closures and potentially overwhelming emergency departments due to uncompetitive salaries and chronic understaffing.
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48% Bias Score
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested on Insurrection Charges
South Korean investigators arrested President Yoon Suk Yeol, the country's first sitting president to be arrested, on Wednesday, following a failed martial law order on December 3rd that led to his impeachment. The arrest involved a standoff with his security detail and the scaling of barricades at ...
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested on Insurrection Charges
South Korean investigators arrested President Yoon Suk Yeol, the country's first sitting president to be arrested, on Wednesday, following a failed martial law order on December 3rd that led to his impeachment. The arrest involved a standoff with his security detail and the scaling of barricades at ...
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36% Bias Score
Australia Threatens Strong Response to Possible Death of Citizen Fighting in Ukraine
Australia is demanding answers from Russia about the possible death of Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old Australian citizen captured while fighting for Ukraine, threatening the "strongest possible measures" if harm is confirmed.
Australia Threatens Strong Response to Possible Death of Citizen Fighting in Ukraine
Australia is demanding answers from Russia about the possible death of Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old Australian citizen captured while fighting for Ukraine, threatening the "strongest possible measures" if harm is confirmed.
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40% Bias Score
Record Market Valuations Signal Potential for Significant Correction
High market valuations, as indicated by the S&P 500's CAPE ratio (38x) and the Buffett Indicator (202%), coupled with record debt levels in many countries, signal a potential market correction, mirroring past crises. Berkshire Hathaway's large cash reserves reflect this concern.
Record Market Valuations Signal Potential for Significant Correction
High market valuations, as indicated by the S&P 500's CAPE ratio (38x) and the Buffett Indicator (202%), coupled with record debt levels in many countries, signal a potential market correction, mirroring past crises. Berkshire Hathaway's large cash reserves reflect this concern.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Threaten 500,000 Ontario Jobs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford estimates 450,000-500,000 job losses in his province due to Donald Trump's threatened tariffs on Canadian goods, prompting an upcoming meeting between Canada's premiers and Prime Minister Trudeau to discuss countermeasures, including retaliatory tariffs and potential energy...
Trump's Tariffs Threaten 500,000 Ontario Jobs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford estimates 450,000-500,000 job losses in his province due to Donald Trump's threatened tariffs on Canadian goods, prompting an upcoming meeting between Canada's premiers and Prime Minister Trudeau to discuss countermeasures, including retaliatory tariffs and potential energy...
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52% Bias Score
Ukraine Under Pressure: Evolving Frontlines and US Relations
Ukraine faces intense pressure on multiple fronts, particularly in eastern Donetsk, where Russian forces are advancing, while the US-Ukraine relationship remains crucial amidst concerns over future aid and potential territorial concessions.
Ukraine Under Pressure: Evolving Frontlines and US Relations
Ukraine faces intense pressure on multiple fronts, particularly in eastern Donetsk, where Russian forces are advancing, while the US-Ukraine relationship remains crucial amidst concerns over future aid and potential territorial concessions.
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44% Bias Score
Top Russian Official Predicts Ukraine's Potential Collapse in 2024
Nikolai Patrushev, a top Russian advisor, told Komsomolskaya Pravda that Ukraine might cease to exist as a sovereign state in 2024, citing internal issues and uncertainty surrounding US policy under a potential Trump presidency; he also expressed concerns about Moldova.
Top Russian Official Predicts Ukraine's Potential Collapse in 2024
Nikolai Patrushev, a top Russian advisor, told Komsomolskaya Pravda that Ukraine might cease to exist as a sovereign state in 2024, citing internal issues and uncertainty surrounding US policy under a potential Trump presidency; he also expressed concerns about Moldova.
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44% Bias Score
US TikTok Ban Looms: Circumvention Methods and Competitive Impacts
A US court ruling could ban TikTok on January 19th, impacting 170 million users who spend an average of 51 minutes daily on the app; potential workarounds include VPNs and sideloading, while competitors like Instagram and YouTube stand to gain.
US TikTok Ban Looms: Circumvention Methods and Competitive Impacts
A US court ruling could ban TikTok on January 19th, impacting 170 million users who spend an average of 51 minutes daily on the app; potential workarounds include VPNs and sideloading, while competitors like Instagram and YouTube stand to gain.
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48% Bias Score
Ecuador's Constitutional Crisis: President Blocks Vice President
Ecuador is facing a constitutional crisis as President Daniel Noboa blocks Vice President Verónica Abad from her office, issuing decrees to leave for campaigning while appointing his secretary as acting vice president; a judge who reinstated Abad faces threats.
Ecuador's Constitutional Crisis: President Blocks Vice President
Ecuador is facing a constitutional crisis as President Daniel Noboa blocks Vice President Verónica Abad from her office, issuing decrees to leave for campaigning while appointing his secretary as acting vice president; a judge who reinstated Abad faces threats.
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52% Bias Score
Ukraine Launches Major Drone and Missile Attack on Russia
Ukraine launched a major drone and missile attack on Tuesday, targeting multiple Russian regions and striking deep inside the country, prompting Russia to vow retaliation. The attack utilized US-made ATACMS and British Storm Shadow missiles along with a large number of drones; Russia claims to have ...
Ukraine Launches Major Drone and Missile Attack on Russia
Ukraine launched a major drone and missile attack on Tuesday, targeting multiple Russian regions and striking deep inside the country, prompting Russia to vow retaliation. The attack utilized US-made ATACMS and British Storm Shadow missiles along with a large number of drones; Russia claims to have ...
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40% Bias Score
RAF Bases: Hotspots of Toxic "Forever Chemical" Pollution
Analysis of Ministry of Defence documents reveals high levels of PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in groundwater near multiple RAF bases in the UK, exceeding safe drinking water levels and raising concerns about potential health risks to personnel and nearby communities.
RAF Bases: Hotspots of Toxic "Forever Chemical" Pollution
Analysis of Ministry of Defence documents reveals high levels of PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in groundwater near multiple RAF bases in the UK, exceeding safe drinking water levels and raising concerns about potential health risks to personnel and nearby communities.
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44% Bias Score