January 2025
February 2025
Trump Administration Plans Nationwide Immigration Arrests
The incoming Trump administration plans nationwide immigration arrests starting day one, focusing on those with criminal records, with a large-scale operation anticipated in Chicago and across all 24 ICE field offices, despite potential pushback from sanctuary cities.
Trump Administration Plans Nationwide Immigration Arrests
The incoming Trump administration plans nationwide immigration arrests starting day one, focusing on those with criminal records, with a large-scale operation anticipated in Chicago and across all 24 ICE field offices, despite potential pushback from sanctuary cities.
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64% Bias Score
Hamas Declares Ceasefire Victory, Prioritizes Reconstruction and Return
Hamas declared the ceasefire a victory, claiming it brought them closer to ending the occupation and enabling Palestinian return, while emphasizing their focus on aid, shelter, and reconstruction; the deal includes the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.
Hamas Declares Ceasefire Victory, Prioritizes Reconstruction and Return
Hamas declared the ceasefire a victory, claiming it brought them closer to ending the occupation and enabling Palestinian return, while emphasizing their focus on aid, shelter, and reconstruction; the deal includes the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.
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52% Bias Score
Russia's Kyiv Attack Kills Three, Prompts Zelenskyy's Plea for Increased Pressure
Russia's recent missile and drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, killed three civilians and damaged infrastructure, prompting President Zelenskyy's call for increased international pressure on Russia; Russia claims the attack targeted a weapons manufacturer in retaliation for Ukrainian strikes.
Russia's Kyiv Attack Kills Three, Prompts Zelenskyy's Plea for Increased Pressure
Russia's recent missile and drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, killed three civilians and damaged infrastructure, prompting President Zelenskyy's call for increased international pressure on Russia; Russia claims the attack targeted a weapons manufacturer in retaliation for Ukrainian strikes.
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44% Bias Score
Former CIA Official Pleads Guilty to Leaking Israeli Strike Plans
A former CIA official, Asif Rahman, pleaded guilty on January 17 to leaking top secret US intelligence documents about Israeli military plans for a retaliatory strike against Iran, potentially causing a delay in the planned strike; he faces up to 20 years in prison.
Former CIA Official Pleads Guilty to Leaking Israeli Strike Plans
A former CIA official, Asif Rahman, pleaded guilty on January 17 to leaking top secret US intelligence documents about Israeli military plans for a retaliatory strike against Iran, potentially causing a delay in the planned strike; he faces up to 20 years in prison.
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40% Bias Score
TikTok faces US ban: Supreme Court upholds restrictions
A US Supreme Court ruling upheld a ban on TikTok, impacting 170 million users who face app dysfunction and potential loss of income; President-elect Trump is seeking a political resolution, but the ban escalates US-China tensions and threatens \$11 billion in US ad spending.
TikTok faces US ban: Supreme Court upholds restrictions
A US Supreme Court ruling upheld a ban on TikTok, impacting 170 million users who face app dysfunction and potential loss of income; President-elect Trump is seeking a political resolution, but the ban escalates US-China tensions and threatens \$11 billion in US ad spending.
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56% Bias Score
US Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban, App Faces Shutdown
TikTok faces an imminent US ban on January 19th unless President Biden intervenes, following a Supreme Court decision upholding a law that cites national security concerns related to its Chinese ownership and potential for data collection and influence operations; the app boasts 170 million American...
US Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban, App Faces Shutdown
TikTok faces an imminent US ban on January 19th unless President Biden intervenes, following a Supreme Court decision upholding a law that cites national security concerns related to its Chinese ownership and potential for data collection and influence operations; the app boasts 170 million American...
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48% Bias Score
EU Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire, Emphasizes Two-State Solution
The EU praised a Gaza ceasefire agreement brokered by the US, Egypt, and Qatar, ending over 15 months of conflict and hostage situations, and enabling humanitarian aid access; the EU is committed to a two-state solution and will support the Palestinian Authority.
EU Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire, Emphasizes Two-State Solution
The EU praised a Gaza ceasefire agreement brokered by the US, Egypt, and Qatar, ending over 15 months of conflict and hostage situations, and enabling humanitarian aid access; the EU is committed to a two-state solution and will support the Palestinian Authority.
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40% Bias Score
Israel Approves Gaza Ceasefire Agreement Amidst Internal Opposition
After months of negotiations, the Israeli government approved a three-phase ceasefire agreement with Hamas, to begin this Sunday, involving a prisoner exchange for hostages and a six-week truce, followed by further negotiations and Gaza reconstruction, despite internal political opposition and logis...
Israel Approves Gaza Ceasefire Agreement Amidst Internal Opposition
After months of negotiations, the Israeli government approved a three-phase ceasefire agreement with Hamas, to begin this Sunday, involving a prisoner exchange for hostages and a six-week truce, followed by further negotiations and Gaza reconstruction, despite internal political opposition and logis...
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40% Bias Score
Amateur Climate Scientist's Warnings Likely Saved Lives During Altadena Fire
On January 7th, 2024, Edgar McGregor, a 24-year-old amateur climate scientist, used his hyperlocal knowledge and social media to warn Altadena, CA residents about the Eaton Fire, likely saving lives due to the speed and accuracy of his predictions, which contrasted with the delayed response from aut...
Amateur Climate Scientist's Warnings Likely Saved Lives During Altadena Fire
On January 7th, 2024, Edgar McGregor, a 24-year-old amateur climate scientist, used his hyperlocal knowledge and social media to warn Altadena, CA residents about the Eaton Fire, likely saving lives due to the speed and accuracy of his predictions, which contrasted with the delayed response from aut...
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36% Bias Score
Israel to Release 1,904 Palestinian Prisoners in Hostage Exchange Deal
As part of a six-week ceasefire between Israel and Hamas starting Sunday, 1,904 Palestinian prisoners, including those convicted of serious crimes, will be released from Israeli prisons in exchange for 33 Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
Israel to Release 1,904 Palestinian Prisoners in Hostage Exchange Deal
As part of a six-week ceasefire between Israel and Hamas starting Sunday, 1,904 Palestinian prisoners, including those convicted of serious crimes, will be released from Israeli prisons in exchange for 33 Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
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32% Bias Score
Xi, Trump Agree to Strengthen Communication, Emphasize Cooperation
On Friday, President Xi Jinping and US President-elect Donald Trump held a phone call, agreeing to establish strategic communication channels and emphasizing mutual respect and win-win cooperation; Vice President Han Zheng will attend Trump's inauguration.
Xi, Trump Agree to Strengthen Communication, Emphasize Cooperation
On Friday, President Xi Jinping and US President-elect Donald Trump held a phone call, agreeing to establish strategic communication channels and emphasizing mutual respect and win-win cooperation; Vice President Han Zheng will attend Trump's inauguration.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Kills Five in Kryvyi Rih Missile Strike
Russian ballistic missiles hit Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, on Friday, killing five and injuring at least 14 people, damaging residential buildings and an educational institution; simultaneously, Ukraine reportedly killed a Russian colonel in a previous attack.
Russia Kills Five in Kryvyi Rih Missile Strike
Russian ballistic missiles hit Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, on Friday, killing five and injuring at least 14 people, damaging residential buildings and an educational institution; simultaneously, Ukraine reportedly killed a Russian colonel in a previous attack.
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56% Bias Score