January 2025
February 2025
Trump's Mars Ambitions Face Political and Logistical Hurdles
President-elect Trump plans a renewed focus on space exploration, prioritizing Mars colonization with SpaceX, but faces political and logistical hurdles including bipartisan support in Congress and the ongoing Artemis program, which may limit immediate changes despite potential plans to relocate Nas...
Trump's Mars Ambitions Face Political and Logistical Hurdles
President-elect Trump plans a renewed focus on space exploration, prioritizing Mars colonization with SpaceX, but faces political and logistical hurdles including bipartisan support in Congress and the ongoing Artemis program, which may limit immediate changes despite potential plans to relocate Nas...
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60% Bias Score
Russia Addresses Transnistria's Gas Crisis Amidst Moldova Debt Dispute
Russia is working to resolve Transnistria's gas crisis, caused by halted supplies due to a $709 million debt dispute between Moldova and Russia, and Ukraine's transit ban, leading to widespread disruptions including heating shutdowns and rolling blackouts.
Russia Addresses Transnistria's Gas Crisis Amidst Moldova Debt Dispute
Russia is working to resolve Transnistria's gas crisis, caused by halted supplies due to a $709 million debt dispute between Moldova and Russia, and Ukraine's transit ban, leading to widespread disruptions including heating shutdowns and rolling blackouts.
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52% Bias Score
FireAid Concert to Benefit LA Wildfire Victims
A star-studded charity concert, "FireAid," will be held on January 30th in Inglewood, California, to raise funds for wildfire relief efforts following recent devastating fires that killed at least 27 and displaced tens of thousands since January 8th.
FireAid Concert to Benefit LA Wildfire Victims
A star-studded charity concert, "FireAid," will be held on January 30th in Inglewood, California, to raise funds for wildfire relief efforts following recent devastating fires that killed at least 27 and displaced tens of thousands since January 8th.
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36% Bias Score
Life Sentence for Manchester Rapist Targeting Sex Workers
Stuart Thomson, 34, was given a life sentence for a series of rapes against sex workers in Manchester on January 30, 2022, using a knife and targeting isolated locations; he showed no remorse and presents an ongoing danger to women.
Life Sentence for Manchester Rapist Targeting Sex Workers
Stuart Thomson, 34, was given a life sentence for a series of rapes against sex workers in Manchester on January 30, 2022, using a knife and targeting isolated locations; he showed no remorse and presents an ongoing danger to women.
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32% Bias Score
Massive California Battery Plant Fire Causes Evacuations
A massive fire at the Moss Landing Power Plant in northern California, a Vistra Corp facility containing tens of thousands of lithium-ion batteries, prompted the evacuation of 1,700 people and highway closure on Friday, following similar incidents in 2021 and 2022.
Massive California Battery Plant Fire Causes Evacuations
A massive fire at the Moss Landing Power Plant in northern California, a Vistra Corp facility containing tens of thousands of lithium-ion batteries, prompted the evacuation of 1,700 people and highway closure on Friday, following similar incidents in 2021 and 2022.
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36% Bias Score
UK Hospital Building Program Delayed Until 2040s
The UK government's plan to build 40 new hospitals by 2030 will see at least 20 projects delayed until after 2040 due to funding issues, leaving patients and staff in deteriorating hospitals.
UK Hospital Building Program Delayed Until 2040s
The UK government's plan to build 40 new hospitals by 2030 will see at least 20 projects delayed until after 2040 due to funding issues, leaving patients and staff in deteriorating hospitals.
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52% Bias Score
David Lynch, Creator of 'Lynchian' Aesthetics, Dies at 79
Filmmaker David Lynch, known for his surreal and unsettling films like "Eraserhead" and "Twin Peaks," died on Thursday, as announced by his family; his unique artistic style significantly influenced film and pop culture.
David Lynch, Creator of 'Lynchian' Aesthetics, Dies at 79
Filmmaker David Lynch, known for his surreal and unsettling films like "Eraserhead" and "Twin Peaks," died on Thursday, as announced by his family; his unique artistic style significantly influenced film and pop culture.
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24% Bias Score
LA Wildfires: Immediate Toxic Hazards and Long-Term Mudslide Risks
The Los Angeles wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes, creating immediate toxic hazards from debris and raising the long-term risk of mudslides due to soil erosion; authorities warn residents to stay away until properties are assessed and cleaned by professionals.
LA Wildfires: Immediate Toxic Hazards and Long-Term Mudslide Risks
The Los Angeles wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes, creating immediate toxic hazards from debris and raising the long-term risk of mudslides due to soil erosion; authorities warn residents to stay away until properties are assessed and cleaned by professionals.
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24% Bias Score
200+ Surgery Deaths Investigated in Sussex NHS Trust
Sussex Police are investigating over 200 cases of death or injury following surgery at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust, prompted by whistleblowers alleging negligence, cost-cutting, and insufficiently trained staff; the investigation, launched in 2023, has doubled in size since its inception, ...
200+ Surgery Deaths Investigated in Sussex NHS Trust
Sussex Police are investigating over 200 cases of death or injury following surgery at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust, prompted by whistleblowers alleging negligence, cost-cutting, and insufficiently trained staff; the investigation, launched in 2023, has doubled in size since its inception, ...
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36% Bias Score
Ukrainian Counteroffensive in Kursk Repelled; Russian Forces Advance
In the Kursk region, a Ukrainian counteroffensive towards the Berdin farmstead was repelled by Russian forces, resulting in heavy Ukrainian casualties and a Russian advance that has liberated 63.2% of the territory previously occupied by Ukraine, including four settlements.
Ukrainian Counteroffensive in Kursk Repelled; Russian Forces Advance
In the Kursk region, a Ukrainian counteroffensive towards the Berdin farmstead was repelled by Russian forces, resulting in heavy Ukrainian casualties and a Russian advance that has liberated 63.2% of the territory previously occupied by Ukraine, including four settlements.
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60% Bias Score
FTSE 100 Hits Record High Amidst Weaker Pound and Rate Cut Expectations
The FTSE 100 index closed at a record high of 8,505.22 on Friday, boosted by a weaker pound and expectations of interest rate cuts, despite a contraction in UK retail sales and negative economic sentiment.
FTSE 100 Hits Record High Amidst Weaker Pound and Rate Cut Expectations
The FTSE 100 index closed at a record high of 8,505.22 on Friday, boosted by a weaker pound and expectations of interest rate cuts, despite a contraction in UK retail sales and negative economic sentiment.
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44% Bias Score
Iran and Russia Sign Comprehensive Strategic Agreement
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a comprehensive strategic agreement on January 17, 2025, in Moscow, aiming to strengthen military and economic ties amid Western sanctions; Russia's gas exports to Iran could reach 55 billion cubic meters annually.
Iran and Russia Sign Comprehensive Strategic Agreement
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a comprehensive strategic agreement on January 17, 2025, in Moscow, aiming to strengthen military and economic ties amid Western sanctions; Russia's gas exports to Iran could reach 55 billion cubic meters annually.
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44% Bias Score