January 2025
February 2025
Dispute Erupts Over Authorship of Iconic Vietnam Napalm Photo
A new documentary questions the authorship of Nick Ut's Pulitzer Prize-winning Vietnam War napalm photo, alleging an NBC stringer took the image and gave it to the Associated Press, a claim the AP and Ut vehemently deny following their own six-month investigation.
Dispute Erupts Over Authorship of Iconic Vietnam Napalm Photo
A new documentary questions the authorship of Nick Ut's Pulitzer Prize-winning Vietnam War napalm photo, alleging an NBC stringer took the image and gave it to the Associated Press, a claim the AP and Ut vehemently deny following their own six-month investigation.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Administration Seeks to Avert TikTok Ban in US
President-elect Trump's team is working to prevent a Sunday ban on TikTok in the US, with support from some Democrats, by using a legal extension to allow for a sale of the Chinese-owned app to an American buyer, preventing disruption for 170 million monthly users.
Trump Administration Seeks to Avert TikTok Ban in US
President-elect Trump's team is working to prevent a Sunday ban on TikTok in the US, with support from some Democrats, by using a legal extension to allow for a sale of the Chinese-owned app to an American buyer, preventing disruption for 170 million monthly users.
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44% Bias Score
UK-Ukraine Partnership Agreement Amid War and US Policy Uncertainty
The UK and Ukraine signed a new defense and security partnership agreement in Kyiv, focusing on bolstering Ukraine's defenses against Russia amid ongoing war and concerns about potential US disengagement under the incoming Trump administration. The agreement includes collaborations in various techno...
UK-Ukraine Partnership Agreement Amid War and US Policy Uncertainty
The UK and Ukraine signed a new defense and security partnership agreement in Kyiv, focusing on bolstering Ukraine's defenses against Russia amid ongoing war and concerns about potential US disengagement under the incoming Trump administration. The agreement includes collaborations in various techno...
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40% Bias Score
UN Pledges $3.32 Billion in Aid to Ukraine Amidst Shifting International Support and Russian Threats
UN officials visited Kyiv to discuss a $3.32 billion aid package for Ukraine, while the UK pledged a 100-year security partnership amid concerns about reduced US aid and Russian threats to annex neighboring countries.
UN Pledges $3.32 Billion in Aid to Ukraine Amidst Shifting International Support and Russian Threats
UN officials visited Kyiv to discuss a $3.32 billion aid package for Ukraine, while the UK pledged a 100-year security partnership amid concerns about reduced US aid and Russian threats to annex neighboring countries.
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44% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Prisoner Exchange: Hostages Freed, Security Risks Remain
Israel and Hamas reached a prisoner exchange deal in Qatar, securing the release of Israeli hostages held for 468 days, but releasing 1,000 Palestinian prisoners in return, raising significant security concerns and leaving the future of Hamas's control over Gaza unclear.
Israel-Hamas Prisoner Exchange: Hostages Freed, Security Risks Remain
Israel and Hamas reached a prisoner exchange deal in Qatar, securing the release of Israeli hostages held for 468 days, but releasing 1,000 Palestinian prisoners in return, raising significant security concerns and leaving the future of Hamas's control over Gaza unclear.
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52% Bias Score
Russia and Iran Sign Strategic Partnership Pact
Russia and Iran are signing a strategic partnership pact in Moscow on Friday, deepening their military and technological cooperation amidst Russia's war in Ukraine and Western sanctions. This follows a similar pact with North Korea, raising concerns about the conflict's escalation and global implica...
Russia and Iran Sign Strategic Partnership Pact
Russia and Iran are signing a strategic partnership pact in Moscow on Friday, deepening their military and technological cooperation amidst Russia's war in Ukraine and Western sanctions. This follows a similar pact with North Korea, raising concerns about the conflict's escalation and global implica...
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60% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Rule on TikTok Ban
The Supreme Court may rule Friday on a law banning TikTok from US app stores unless it cuts ties with its Chinese parent company by January 19th, prompting concerns over free speech and national security.
Supreme Court to Rule on TikTok Ban
The Supreme Court may rule Friday on a law banning TikTok from US app stores unless it cuts ties with its Chinese parent company by January 19th, prompting concerns over free speech and national security.
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48% Bias Score
Hamas-Israel ceasefire agreed, but implementation uncertain
A three-phase ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, will begin Sunday, involving a 42-day initial halt to fighting, an Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza, and the release of hostages, despite continued Israeli attacks resulting in at least 73 Palestin...
Hamas-Israel ceasefire agreed, but implementation uncertain
A three-phase ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, will begin Sunday, involving a 42-day initial halt to fighting, an Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza, and the release of hostages, despite continued Israeli attacks resulting in at least 73 Palestin...
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40% Bias Score
Climate Change Fuels 50,000 sq km Annual Increase in Multiyear Droughts
A study by the Swiss WSL and Austrian ISTA, published in "Science", shows a 50,000 sq km annual growth in multiyear drought zones over 40 years, caused by climate change, resulting in severe economic and ecological damage.
Climate Change Fuels 50,000 sq km Annual Increase in Multiyear Droughts
A study by the Swiss WSL and Austrian ISTA, published in "Science", shows a 50,000 sq km annual growth in multiyear drought zones over 40 years, caused by climate change, resulting in severe economic and ecological damage.
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16% Bias Score
Pompeii Unearths Luxurious Bathhouse and Tragic Remains
Archaeologists in Pompeii have unearthed a once-in-a-century discovery: a remarkably preserved private bathhouse, potentially the largest ever found in the city, alongside the skeletal remains of two Pompeiians who perished in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, offering a stark contrast betwee...
Pompeii Unearths Luxurious Bathhouse and Tragic Remains
Archaeologists in Pompeii have unearthed a once-in-a-century discovery: a remarkably preserved private bathhouse, potentially the largest ever found in the city, alongside the skeletal remains of two Pompeiians who perished in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, offering a stark contrast betwee...
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52% Bias Score
UK Government Approves Controversial Chinese Mega-Embassy in London
The UK government, facing accusations of capitulation to China, supports a new mega-embassy in London despite security concerns, overriding local council and police objections after Labour secured a £600 million growth deal with China.
UK Government Approves Controversial Chinese Mega-Embassy in London
The UK government, facing accusations of capitulation to China, supports a new mega-embassy in London despite security concerns, overriding local council and police objections after Labour secured a £600 million growth deal with China.
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68% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Signed, Raising Security Concerns
Following intense negotiations mediated by the US and other parties, Israel and Hamas signed an agreement in Doha for a ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas, raising concerns in Israel about the release of Palestinian prisoners.
Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Signed, Raising Security Concerns
Following intense negotiations mediated by the US and other parties, Israel and Hamas signed an agreement in Doha for a ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas, raising concerns in Israel about the release of Palestinian prisoners.
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40% Bias Score