January 2025
February 2025
British-Israeli Hostage Emily Damari to be Freed in Hostage Deal
Emily Damari, a British-Israeli Tottenham Hotspur fan, will be released from Hamas captivity in the first phase of a hostage-ceasefire deal after being abducted on October 7th, 2024 from her Kfar Aza apartment along with 37 others. Her mother, Mandy, campaigned extensively for her release, crediting...
British-Israeli Hostage Emily Damari to be Freed in Hostage Deal
Emily Damari, a British-Israeli Tottenham Hotspur fan, will be released from Hamas captivity in the first phase of a hostage-ceasefire deal after being abducted on October 7th, 2024 from her Kfar Aza apartment along with 37 others. Her mother, Mandy, campaigned extensively for her release, crediting...
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48% Bias Score
Musk's \$280 Million Bet on Trump: Political Influence and Business Risks
Billionaire Elon Musk spent over \$280 million supporting Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign through donations and pro-Trump lotteries, raising questions about his future political influence and the potential impact on his companies.
Musk's \$280 Million Bet on Trump: Political Influence and Business Risks
Billionaire Elon Musk spent over \$280 million supporting Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign through donations and pro-Trump lotteries, raising questions about his future political influence and the potential impact on his companies.
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44% Bias Score
International Developments: Ceasefire, Partnerships, and Increased Spending
A 42-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was agreed upon, including a prisoner exchange; Russia and Iran finalized a 20-year strategic partnership; Lithuania will increase defense spending to 6% of GDP by 2030; US President Biden commuted sentences for nearly 2500 non-violent drug offenders; the ...
International Developments: Ceasefire, Partnerships, and Increased Spending
A 42-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was agreed upon, including a prisoner exchange; Russia and Iran finalized a 20-year strategic partnership; Lithuania will increase defense spending to 6% of GDP by 2030; US President Biden commuted sentences for nearly 2500 non-violent drug offenders; the ...
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16% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires: Death Toll Rises as Santa Ana Winds Threaten Return
The Los Angeles area wildfires, fueled by Santa Ana winds, have caused widespread destruction, with over 12,000 buildings damaged or destroyed and 27 confirmed deaths. Despite some containment, the threat remains due to the predicted return of strong winds, while re-entry efforts for residents are u...
Los Angeles Wildfires: Death Toll Rises as Santa Ana Winds Threaten Return
The Los Angeles area wildfires, fueled by Santa Ana winds, have caused widespread destruction, with over 12,000 buildings damaged or destroyed and 27 confirmed deaths. Despite some containment, the threat remains due to the predicted return of strong winds, while re-entry efforts for residents are u...
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32% Bias Score
Trump's Ukraine War Plan: A 100-Day Timeline and Uncertain Future
Donald Trump, despite his campaign pledge to end the Ukraine war swiftly, faces significant hurdles to a quick resolution; his team suggests a 100-day timeframe for a peace deal while acknowledging the difficulties, raising concerns amongst Ukraine's allies regarding the potential for concessions fr...
Trump's Ukraine War Plan: A 100-Day Timeline and Uncertain Future
Donald Trump, despite his campaign pledge to end the Ukraine war swiftly, faces significant hurdles to a quick resolution; his team suggests a 100-day timeframe for a peace deal while acknowledging the difficulties, raising concerns amongst Ukraine's allies regarding the potential for concessions fr...
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36% Bias Score
TikTok Threatens US Shutdown Amid App Store Removal Law
Facing a Supreme Court ruling and a January 19th deadline, TikTok threatens to shut down its US operations if the government doesn't clarify its stance on a law mandating its removal from app stores unless its Chinese owner sells it, creating uncertainty for its 170 million users.
TikTok Threatens US Shutdown Amid App Store Removal Law
Facing a Supreme Court ruling and a January 19th deadline, TikTok threatens to shut down its US operations if the government doesn't clarify its stance on a law mandating its removal from app stores unless its Chinese owner sells it, creating uncertainty for its 170 million users.
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48% Bias Score
West Antarctic Ice Melt Accelerates Volcanic Activity, Threatening Catastrophic Sea Level Rise
Scientists have discovered a positive feedback loop where climate-change-induced melting of the West Antarctic ice sheet increases volcanic activity, which in turn accelerates melting, potentially raising sea levels catastrophically by 190 feet by 2300 if the current rate continues.
West Antarctic Ice Melt Accelerates Volcanic Activity, Threatening Catastrophic Sea Level Rise
Scientists have discovered a positive feedback loop where climate-change-induced melting of the West Antarctic ice sheet increases volcanic activity, which in turn accelerates melting, potentially raising sea levels catastrophically by 190 feet by 2300 if the current rate continues.
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40% Bias Score
Supreme Court Upholds Law Potentially Banning TikTok in US
The US Supreme Court upheld a law that could ban TikTok unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, sells it, potentially impacting 170 million users and causing significant financial harm to small businesses and content creators who rely heavily on the platform for sales and revenue generation.
Supreme Court Upholds Law Potentially Banning TikTok in US
The US Supreme Court upheld a law that could ban TikTok unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, sells it, potentially impacting 170 million users and causing significant financial harm to small businesses and content creators who rely heavily on the platform for sales and revenue generation.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Second Inauguration: A Controversial Return
Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration will take place on January 20th, featuring a swearing-in ceremony, inaugural balls, and the presence of former presidents, tech billionaires, and several right-wing European leaders. The inauguration's theme is "Our Enduring Democracy: A Constitutional...
Trump's Second Inauguration: A Controversial Return
Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration will take place on January 20th, featuring a swearing-in ceremony, inaugural balls, and the presence of former presidents, tech billionaires, and several right-wing European leaders. The inauguration's theme is "Our Enduring Democracy: A Constitutional...
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52% Bias Score
Israel Approves Ceasefire with Hamas, Prisoner Exchange to Begin Sunday
Following a cabinet meeting, Israel agreed to a ceasefire with Hamas, releasing 737 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the release of 33 hostages held by Hamas, starting Sunday, with plans to address the future governance of Gaza and additional prisoner releases in subsequent phases.
Israel Approves Ceasefire with Hamas, Prisoner Exchange to Begin Sunday
Following a cabinet meeting, Israel agreed to a ceasefire with Hamas, releasing 737 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the release of 33 hostages held by Hamas, starting Sunday, with plans to address the future governance of Gaza and additional prisoner releases in subsequent phases.
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44% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Signed: Hostage Release in Two Phases
Israel and Hamas signed a ceasefire agreement on Friday, initiating a two-phase hostage release; the first phase releases three hostages on Sunday, with the remaining 30 to be negotiated on day 16, and their release to begin on day 43, prompting mixed reactions within Israel.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Signed: Hostage Release in Two Phases
Israel and Hamas signed a ceasefire agreement on Friday, initiating a two-phase hostage release; the first phase releases three hostages on Sunday, with the remaining 30 to be negotiated on day 16, and their release to begin on day 43, prompting mixed reactions within Israel.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Faces US Ban After Supreme Court Rejects Legal Challenge
Congress mandated ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok by January 19, 2025, or face a U.S. ban due to national security concerns over potential Chinese government surveillance and content manipulation; the Supreme Court upheld the law, leaving TikTok's future uncertain.
TikTok Faces US Ban After Supreme Court Rejects Legal Challenge
Congress mandated ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok by January 19, 2025, or face a U.S. ban due to national security concerns over potential Chinese government surveillance and content manipulation; the Supreme Court upheld the law, leaving TikTok's future uncertain.
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44% Bias Score