January 2025
February 2025
Israeli Hostage Omer Wenkert Expected to be Released
Omer Wenkert, a 23-year-old Israeli abducted by Hamas during the October 7, 2023 attack on the Nova Music Festival, is expected to be freed in a prisoner exchange deal; his family publicized his plight to ensure his release, sharing details of his health struggles during captivity and his positive a...
Israeli Hostage Omer Wenkert Expected to be Released
Omer Wenkert, a 23-year-old Israeli abducted by Hamas during the October 7, 2023 attack on the Nova Music Festival, is expected to be freed in a prisoner exchange deal; his family publicized his plight to ensure his release, sharing details of his health struggles during captivity and his positive a...
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32% Bias Score
Hostage Ben Ami Expected to be Released in Deal
54-year-old Israeli-German national Ohad Ben Ami, abducted by Hamas from Kibbutz Be'eri, is expected to be released in a hostage-ceasefire deal after two birthdays in captivity, experiencing medical neglect and emotional distress for his family.
Hostage Ben Ami Expected to be Released in Deal
54-year-old Israeli-German national Ohad Ben Ami, abducted by Hamas from Kibbutz Be'eri, is expected to be released in a hostage-ceasefire deal after two birthdays in captivity, experiencing medical neglect and emotional distress for his family.
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52% Bias Score
Allegations of Abuse Against Neil Gaiman
New York Magazine published allegations of sexual and emotional abuse against author Neil Gaiman, including claims about a relationship with his son's nanny; Gaiman denies most allegations.
Allegations of Abuse Against Neil Gaiman
New York Magazine published allegations of sexual and emotional abuse against author Neil Gaiman, including claims about a relationship with his son's nanny; Gaiman denies most allegations.
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56% Bias Score
Disabled Scientists Overcome Fieldwork Barriers at Lost Lake
A field trip to Lost Lake in California showcased how scientists with disabilities are overcoming barriers to access in geological fieldwork, highlighting the need for greater inclusion in STEM.
Disabled Scientists Overcome Fieldwork Barriers at Lost Lake
A field trip to Lost Lake in California showcased how scientists with disabilities are overcoming barriers to access in geological fieldwork, highlighting the need for greater inclusion in STEM.
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24% Bias Score
Bolsonaro Barred From Trump's Inauguration
Brazil's Supreme Court blocked former President Jair Bolsonaro from attending Donald Trump's inauguration due to ongoing investigations and concerns that he poses a flight risk, rejecting his claim of an official invitation, while hundreds of his supporters have already fled Brazil to avoid prosecut...
Bolsonaro Barred From Trump's Inauguration
Brazil's Supreme Court blocked former President Jair Bolsonaro from attending Donald Trump's inauguration due to ongoing investigations and concerns that he poses a flight risk, rejecting his claim of an official invitation, while hundreds of his supporters have already fled Brazil to avoid prosecut...
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56% Bias Score
London Pro-Palestinian Rally Leads to Arrests
A pro-Palestinian rally in central London on [Date - not specified in text] resulted in eight arrests, following a police decision to prevent a march near the BBC due to safety concerns, despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
London Pro-Palestinian Rally Leads to Arrests
A pro-Palestinian rally in central London on [Date - not specified in text] resulted in eight arrests, following a police decision to prevent a march near the BBC due to safety concerns, despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
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36% Bias Score
UN Launches Action Plan to Combat Global Rise in Antisemitism
The UN unveiled a new Action Plan to combat antisemitism, establishing a monitoring group, educational initiatives, and tech partnerships to counter hate speech following a recent surge in attacks, particularly in Europe and North America.
UN Launches Action Plan to Combat Global Rise in Antisemitism
The UN unveiled a new Action Plan to combat antisemitism, establishing a monitoring group, educational initiatives, and tech partnerships to counter hate speech following a recent surge in attacks, particularly in Europe and North America.
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20% Bias Score
Israeli Author Likens Government to Firing Squad
An Israeli author draws parallels between Gabriel Garcia Marquez's "One Hundred Years of Solitude" and the current Israeli political climate, citing ministerial failures, rising violence, and social unrest as evidence of a government indifferent to its citizens' well-being.
Israeli Author Likens Government to Firing Squad
An Israeli author draws parallels between Gabriel Garcia Marquez's "One Hundred Years of Solitude" and the current Israeli political climate, citing ministerial failures, rising violence, and social unrest as evidence of a government indifferent to its citizens' well-being.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Limitations of AQI in Assessing Wildfire Smoke's Health Risks
Los Angeles' air quality improved as the Palisades and Eaton wildfires were brought under control; however, the fires released numerous unmonitored toxic substances into the air, highlighting the limitations of the Air Quality Index (AQI) in fully assessing health risks.
Limitations of AQI in Assessing Wildfire Smoke's Health Risks
Los Angeles' air quality improved as the Palisades and Eaton wildfires were brought under control; however, the fires released numerous unmonitored toxic substances into the air, highlighting the limitations of the Air Quality Index (AQI) in fully assessing health risks.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Biden's Legacy: Policy Achievements and Political Challenges
President Biden's four-year term saw the passage of major infrastructure and climate legislation, but he faced reelection challenges due to economic downturn and communication difficulties, leading to comparisons with presidents like George H.W. Bush and Benjamin Harrison.
Biden's Legacy: Policy Achievements and Political Challenges
President Biden's four-year term saw the passage of major infrastructure and climate legislation, but he faced reelection challenges due to economic downturn and communication difficulties, leading to comparisons with presidents like George H.W. Bush and Benjamin Harrison.
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40% Bias Score
Biden Administration Enacts Sweeping Consumer Protections
The Biden administration implemented significant consumer protections, including capping insulin costs at $35 monthly for Medicare users, limiting overdraft fees to $5, banning hidden fees in various sectors, and increasing transparency in online reviews and airline policies.
Biden Administration Enacts Sweeping Consumer Protections
The Biden administration implemented significant consumer protections, including capping insulin costs at $35 monthly for Medicare users, limiting overdraft fees to $5, banning hidden fees in various sectors, and increasing transparency in online reviews and airline policies.
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44% Bias Score
Fear of Legal Rollback Spurs Mass Same-Sex Weddings Before Trump's Inauguration
Driven by fear of a potential rollback of same-sex marriage rights under President-elect Trump's administration, numerous LGBTQ couples are rushing to marry before his inauguration, prompting officiants across the country to conduct mass weddings and offer pro bono services.
Fear of Legal Rollback Spurs Mass Same-Sex Weddings Before Trump's Inauguration
Driven by fear of a potential rollback of same-sex marriage rights under President-elect Trump's administration, numerous LGBTQ couples are rushing to marry before his inauguration, prompting officiants across the country to conduct mass weddings and offer pro bono services.
Progress
48% Bias Score