January 2025
February 2025
FBI Investigates Arson Attacks on Oregon, Washington Ballot Drop Boxes
On October 28, 2024, ballot drop boxes in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, were targeted in arson attacks, damaging hundreds of ballots; the FBI investigation is seeking to identify a suspect driving a dark-colored Volvo S-60, with messages on the devices linked to the Palestinian territ...
FBI Investigates Arson Attacks on Oregon, Washington Ballot Drop Boxes
On October 28, 2024, ballot drop boxes in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, were targeted in arson attacks, damaging hundreds of ballots; the FBI investigation is seeking to identify a suspect driving a dark-colored Volvo S-60, with messages on the devices linked to the Palestinian territ...
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40% Bias Score
Aurora Shuts Down Crime-Ridden Apartment Complex
The city of Aurora, Colorado, issued an emergency closure order for the Edge at Lowry apartment complex due to criminal activity linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, impacting 60 occupied units and prompting relocation efforts after a December kidnapping and the discovery of hidden weapons;...
Aurora Shuts Down Crime-Ridden Apartment Complex
The city of Aurora, Colorado, issued an emergency closure order for the Edge at Lowry apartment complex due to criminal activity linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, impacting 60 occupied units and prompting relocation efforts after a December kidnapping and the discovery of hidden weapons;...
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52% Bias Score
David Lynch, Groundbreaking Film Director, Dies at 78
Film director David Lynch, known for "Twin Peaks" and "Blue Velvet," died at 78 on Thursday, his family announced, after a battle with emphysema; his unique style influenced generations.
David Lynch, Groundbreaking Film Director, Dies at 78
Film director David Lynch, known for "Twin Peaks" and "Blue Velvet," died at 78 on Thursday, his family announced, after a battle with emphysema; his unique style influenced generations.
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28% Bias Score
Brazil's Swift Action Against Bolsonaro Contrasts Sharply With U.S. Response to Trump
Brazil swiftly banned Jair Bolsonaro from holding office until 2030 for abusing his power and undermining the electoral system, unlike the U.S.'s slower response to Donald Trump's similar actions, highlighting different institutional approaches to populist challenges.
Brazil's Swift Action Against Bolsonaro Contrasts Sharply With U.S. Response to Trump
Brazil swiftly banned Jair Bolsonaro from holding office until 2030 for abusing his power and undermining the electoral system, unlike the U.S.'s slower response to Donald Trump's similar actions, highlighting different institutional approaches to populist challenges.
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40% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Fuels Xiaohongshu's Growth, Posing Censorship Challenges
Driven by a looming TikTok ban, a surge of US users are joining the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, creating challenges for content moderators due to China's strict censorship rules that extend beyond typical restrictions and affect posts deemed politically sensitive or culturally inappro...
TikTok Ban Fuels Xiaohongshu's Growth, Posing Censorship Challenges
Driven by a looming TikTok ban, a surge of US users are joining the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, creating challenges for content moderators due to China's strict censorship rules that extend beyond typical restrictions and affect posts deemed politically sensitive or culturally inappro...
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44% Bias Score
FDIC Sues 17 Former Silicon Valley Bank Executives for Negligence
The FDIC sued 17 former Silicon Valley Bank executives for negligence and fiduciary breaches, seeking billions in recovery for the bank's March 2023 collapse that involved ignoring prudent banking standards and paying a large dividend shortly before failure.
FDIC Sues 17 Former Silicon Valley Bank Executives for Negligence
The FDIC sued 17 former Silicon Valley Bank executives for negligence and fiduciary breaches, seeking billions in recovery for the bank's March 2023 collapse that involved ignoring prudent banking standards and paying a large dividend shortly before failure.
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48% Bias Score
Biden Thanks U.S. Troops in Farewell Address, Emphasizing Sacrifice and American Values
President Biden, during a Department of Defense ceremony, thanked U.S. troops for their service under his administration, mentioning their roles in Afghanistan, Ukraine, the Middle East, and efforts against China; he also highlighted the sacrifices of military families.
Biden Thanks U.S. Troops in Farewell Address, Emphasizing Sacrifice and American Values
President Biden, during a Department of Defense ceremony, thanked U.S. troops for their service under his administration, mentioning their roles in Afghanistan, Ukraine, the Middle East, and efforts against China; he also highlighted the sacrifices of military families.
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52% Bias Score
Starship Test Flight 7: Successful Booster Landing, Upper Stage Lost
SpaceX's Starship experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly during its seventh test flight on January 16th, resulting in falling debris that briefly delayed airline traffic near Miami; however, the Super Heavy booster successfully landed.
Starship Test Flight 7: Successful Booster Landing, Upper Stage Lost
SpaceX's Starship experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly during its seventh test flight on January 16th, resulting in falling debris that briefly delayed airline traffic near Miami; however, the Super Heavy booster successfully landed.
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48% Bias Score
DeSantis Appoints Moody to U.S. Senate
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Marco Rubio, who was nominated for Secretary of State; Moody, a Republican with a background as a prosecutor and judge, is only the second woman to hold this position for Florida.
DeSantis Appoints Moody to U.S. Senate
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Marco Rubio, who was nominated for Secretary of State; Moody, a Republican with a background as a prosecutor and judge, is only the second woman to hold this position for Florida.
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48% Bias Score
Starship's Seventh Test Flight: Booster Landing Success, Spacecraft Failure
SpaceX's Starship, on its seventh uncrewed test flight, successfully landed its Super Heavy booster but lost the spacecraft due to an explosion 8.5 minutes into the flight at 90 miles altitude, causing flight delays near the debris impact zone in Florida.
Starship's Seventh Test Flight: Booster Landing Success, Spacecraft Failure
SpaceX's Starship, on its seventh uncrewed test flight, successfully landed its Super Heavy booster but lost the spacecraft due to an explosion 8.5 minutes into the flight at 90 miles altitude, causing flight delays near the debris impact zone in Florida.
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44% Bias Score
Cuba Frees Activist Ferrer Amid Last-Minute US Diplomatic Deal
On Thursday, Cuban authorities released prominent opposition activist Jose Daniel Ferrer, following a last-minute diplomatic agreement with the Biden administration that saw Cuba removed from a US terrorism list and the release of 553 prisoners, a deal brokered in part by the Vatican after years of ...
Cuba Frees Activist Ferrer Amid Last-Minute US Diplomatic Deal
On Thursday, Cuban authorities released prominent opposition activist Jose Daniel Ferrer, following a last-minute diplomatic agreement with the Biden administration that saw Cuba removed from a US terrorism list and the release of 553 prisoners, a deal brokered in part by the Vatican after years of ...
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40% Bias Score
China's Strong Q4 Growth Faces Headwinds from US Tariffs and Demographic Trends
China's economy grew 5.4% in Q4 2024, exceeding forecasts, driven by exports and a record trade surplus; however, this success is threatened by potential US tariffs and underlying demographic challenges.
China's Strong Q4 Growth Faces Headwinds from US Tariffs and Demographic Trends
China's economy grew 5.4% in Q4 2024, exceeding forecasts, driven by exports and a record trade surplus; however, this success is threatened by potential US tariffs and underlying demographic challenges.
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40% Bias Score