January 2025
February 2025
Death Prevents Prosecution in Historical Child Abuse Case
Killian Steele, 60, a sound engineer, was repeatedly raped at a North Berwick children's home in the 1970s by a staff member who died before facing prosecution, despite a recent legal change allowing the case to proceed; Mr. Steele's case highlights the delays and challenges in prosecuting historica...
Death Prevents Prosecution in Historical Child Abuse Case
Killian Steele, 60, a sound engineer, was repeatedly raped at a North Berwick children's home in the 1970s by a staff member who died before facing prosecution, despite a recent legal change allowing the case to proceed; Mr. Steele's case highlights the delays and challenges in prosecuting historica...
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40% Bias Score
French Court Orders Partial Reimbursement in Online Fraud Case
A French appeals court ordered BRED Banque Populaire to repay 50% of €500,000 lost to online fraud after finding both the bank and its client partially at fault; the client's accountant opened phishing emails containing malware.
French Court Orders Partial Reimbursement in Online Fraud Case
A French appeals court ordered BRED Banque Populaire to repay 50% of €500,000 lost to online fraud after finding both the bank and its client partially at fault; the client's accountant opened phishing emails containing malware.
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32% Bias Score
French PM Bayrou Survives No-Confidence Vote Amidst Left-Wing Coalition Fracture
A no-confidence vote against French Prime Minister François Bayrou failed on October 26th, receiving only 131 of the 288 votes needed, after pressure from the left-wing LFI party threatened an electoral alliance with the Socialist party, who abstained from voting, causing a fracture within the left-...
French PM Bayrou Survives No-Confidence Vote Amidst Left-Wing Coalition Fracture
A no-confidence vote against French Prime Minister François Bayrou failed on October 26th, receiving only 131 of the 288 votes needed, after pressure from the left-wing LFI party threatened an electoral alliance with the Socialist party, who abstained from voting, causing a fracture within the left-...
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48% Bias Score
Support for Unelected Leaders Among Young Britons Decreasing
A recent poll reveals that 20% of young Britons (18-45) favor an unelected dictator over a democratic leader, a decrease from a 2022 poll showing much higher support for unelected rule among young people; this suggests a possible shift in attitudes towards democracy.
Support for Unelected Leaders Among Young Britons Decreasing
A recent poll reveals that 20% of young Britons (18-45) favor an unelected dictator over a democratic leader, a decrease from a 2022 poll showing much higher support for unelected rule among young people; this suggests a possible shift in attitudes towards democracy.
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36% Bias Score
Late-Night Hosts Criticize Hegseth Nomination and Upcoming Trump Inauguration
Late-night hosts Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert offered commentary on Pete Hegseth's contentious Senate confirmation hearing, Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration, and the political climate surrounding these events, highlighting concerns about qualifications, ethical standards, and p...
Late-Night Hosts Criticize Hegseth Nomination and Upcoming Trump Inauguration
Late-night hosts Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert offered commentary on Pete Hegseth's contentious Senate confirmation hearing, Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration, and the political climate surrounding these events, highlighting concerns about qualifications, ethical standards, and p...
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48% Bias Score
Badenoch's Speech Fails to Reassure, Raising Doubts About Tory Leadership
Kemi Badenoch's speech at the Institute of Directors in London, intended as a leadership relaunch, was widely panned for its lack of substance and failure to address past government failures, raising serious questions about her leadership and the future of the Conservative Party.
Badenoch's Speech Fails to Reassure, Raising Doubts About Tory Leadership
Kemi Badenoch's speech at the Institute of Directors in London, intended as a leadership relaunch, was widely panned for its lack of substance and failure to address past government failures, raising serious questions about her leadership and the future of the Conservative Party.
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76% Bias Score
Falling Space Debris Damages Kenyan Village
On New Year's Eve, a 500kg metallic ring from a rocket, likely an Ariane stage separation ring from 2008, fell in Mukuku, Kenya, causing minor damage to nearby buildings and sparking concerns about radiation and liability.
Falling Space Debris Damages Kenyan Village
On New Year's Eve, a 500kg metallic ring from a rocket, likely an Ariane stage separation ring from 2008, fell in Mukuku, Kenya, causing minor damage to nearby buildings and sparking concerns about radiation and liability.
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24% Bias Score
QAnon Shaman" Celebrates at Turning Point USA Conference
Jacob Chansley, the "QAnon Shaman" from the January 6th Capitol riot, was seen celebrating with attendees at a Turning Point USA conference in Phoenix, Arizona, days before Christmas, highlighting the normalization of figures associated with the riot within certain segments of the American right.
QAnon Shaman" Celebrates at Turning Point USA Conference
Jacob Chansley, the "QAnon Shaman" from the January 6th Capitol riot, was seen celebrating with attendees at a Turning Point USA conference in Phoenix, Arizona, days before Christmas, highlighting the normalization of figures associated with the riot within certain segments of the American right.
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48% Bias Score
10,000 Protest Weidel's Hamburg Visit
Over 10,000 people demonstrated against AfD chancellor candidate Alice Weidel's visit to Hamburg on [date not specified], prompting counter-reactions from city officials and Weidel herself. The demonstration remained largely peaceful despite some attempts to breach security.
10,000 Protest Weidel's Hamburg Visit
Over 10,000 people demonstrated against AfD chancellor candidate Alice Weidel's visit to Hamburg on [date not specified], prompting counter-reactions from city officials and Weidel herself. The demonstration remained largely peaceful despite some attempts to breach security.
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52% Bias Score
UK Chancellor Urges Regulatory Reform for Growth: Experts Question Impact
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged regulators in various sectors to lessen restrictions to boost economic growth, but experts argue this is an oversimplification; significant growth hinges on broader government policies, not just regulatory adjustments.
UK Chancellor Urges Regulatory Reform for Growth: Experts Question Impact
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged regulators in various sectors to lessen restrictions to boost economic growth, but experts argue this is an oversimplification; significant growth hinges on broader government policies, not just regulatory adjustments.
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48% Bias Score
UK Economy Stagnant, But Inflation Eases, Raising Questions About Bank Policy
The UK's GDP showed no growth over three months to November, while inflation is easing, contrasting with some MPs' comparisons to past crises; the Bank of England's quantitative tightening program may exacerbate the situation, prompting calls for greater flexibility.
UK Economy Stagnant, But Inflation Eases, Raising Questions About Bank Policy
The UK's GDP showed no growth over three months to November, while inflation is easing, contrasting with some MPs' comparisons to past crises; the Bank of England's quantitative tightening program may exacerbate the situation, prompting calls for greater flexibility.
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36% Bias Score
French Socialist Party Fractures Left-Wing Alliance, Leaving Government Vulnerable
The French Socialist Party's withdrawal of support for a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister François Bayrou fractured the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) alliance on Thursday, weakening the opposition and forcing the government to negotiate with the Socialists over pension reform.
French Socialist Party Fractures Left-Wing Alliance, Leaving Government Vulnerable
The French Socialist Party's withdrawal of support for a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister François Bayrou fractured the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) alliance on Thursday, weakening the opposition and forcing the government to negotiate with the Socialists over pension reform.
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52% Bias Score