January 2025
February 2025
Turkish Military Academy Cadets' Unscheduled Oath Prompts Investigation, Reveals Systemic Issues
Following a graduation ceremony at Turkey's Military Academy on August 30, 2024, 19 cadets performed an unscheduled oath, raising swords and reciting a modified oath, due to being unexpectedly retained on the grounds because of presidential security measures, prompting a disciplinary investigation a...
Turkish Military Academy Cadets' Unscheduled Oath Prompts Investigation, Reveals Systemic Issues
Following a graduation ceremony at Turkey's Military Academy on August 30, 2024, 19 cadets performed an unscheduled oath, raising swords and reciting a modified oath, due to being unexpectedly retained on the grounds because of presidential security measures, prompting a disciplinary investigation a...
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Second Inauguration: Stark Contrast Between Supporters and Wealthy Allies
Donald Trump's second inauguration in Washington D.C. on a cold, snowy day, drew a small crowd of supporters, while his wealthy allies celebrated lavishly; his speech focused on reversing perceived injustices and included executive orders targeting immigration, climate change, and gender ideology.
Trump's Second Inauguration: Stark Contrast Between Supporters and Wealthy Allies
Donald Trump's second inauguration in Washington D.C. on a cold, snowy day, drew a small crowd of supporters, while his wealthy allies celebrated lavishly; his speech focused on reversing perceived injustices and included executive orders targeting immigration, climate change, and gender ideology.
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48% Bias Score
Biden Grants Preemptive Pardons to Protect Critics from Trump
Before Donald Trump's inauguration, President Biden preemptively pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark Milley, members of the January 6th committee, and family members, citing concerns about politically motivated prosecutions by Trump; this action sets a significant precedent for future transitio...
Biden Grants Preemptive Pardons to Protect Critics from Trump
Before Donald Trump's inauguration, President Biden preemptively pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark Milley, members of the January 6th committee, and family members, citing concerns about politically motivated prosecutions by Trump; this action sets a significant precedent for future transitio...
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48% Bias Score
Alcaraz-Djokovic Quarterfinal Showdown at Australian Open
In the Australian Open quarterfinals, top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will clash, marking their earliest tournament meeting. Alcaraz seeks his first Australian Open win, while Djokovic aims for his tenth, despite facing hostile crowds and recent controversies.
Alcaraz-Djokovic Quarterfinal Showdown at Australian Open
In the Australian Open quarterfinals, top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will clash, marking their earliest tournament meeting. Alcaraz seeks his first Australian Open win, while Djokovic aims for his tenth, despite facing hostile crowds and recent controversies.
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32% Bias Score
Squid Game": Exploring Human Behavior Under Extreme Pressure
Squid Game," a wildly popular South Korean Netflix series, portrays financially desperate individuals competing in deadly children's games for a large cash prize, prompting a real-world competition and raising questions about human behavior under extreme stress.
Squid Game": Exploring Human Behavior Under Extreme Pressure
Squid Game," a wildly popular South Korean Netflix series, portrays financially desperate individuals competing in deadly children's games for a large cash prize, prompting a real-world competition and raising questions about human behavior under extreme stress.
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40% Bias Score
Reflective Clothing Hinders Pedestrian Auto-Braking Systems, IIHS Finds
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that pedestrian-detecting auto-braking systems in three SUVs performed worse at night when the pedestrian dummy wore reflective clothing, highlighting a critical flaw in the technology and raising concerns about nighttime pedestrian safety.
Reflective Clothing Hinders Pedestrian Auto-Braking Systems, IIHS Finds
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that pedestrian-detecting auto-braking systems in three SUVs performed worse at night when the pedestrian dummy wore reflective clothing, highlighting a critical flaw in the technology and raising concerns about nighttime pedestrian safety.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Agricultural Innovations Promise 50% Ammonia Emission Reduction, But Livestock Cuts May Be Necessary
Dutch research commissioned by provinces shows that agricultural innovations can reduce ammonia emissions by almost 50% in five years, but a 20-30% livestock reduction might also be necessary to meet targets, despite a €2 billion government investment.
Dutch Agricultural Innovations Promise 50% Ammonia Emission Reduction, But Livestock Cuts May Be Necessary
Dutch research commissioned by provinces shows that agricultural innovations can reduce ammonia emissions by almost 50% in five years, but a 20-30% livestock reduction might also be necessary to meet targets, despite a €2 billion government investment.
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48% Bias Score
Sinner Advances to Australian Open Quarterfinals Despite Illness
Jannik Sinner defeated Holger Rune in four sets (6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2) at the Australian Open despite feeling unwell and not warming up, advancing to the quarterfinals to face Alex De Minaur; the match was marked by several medical timeouts and a net repair.
Sinner Advances to Australian Open Quarterfinals Despite Illness
Jannik Sinner defeated Holger Rune in four sets (6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2) at the Australian Open despite feeling unwell and not warming up, advancing to the quarterfinals to face Alex De Minaur; the match was marked by several medical timeouts and a net repair.
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24% Bias Score
Nine-Year Sentence Demanded for Man Accused of Child Sexual Abuse in Netherlands
A Dutch court is considering a nine-year prison sentence for Fred K., a 47-year-old man accused of sexually abusing his daughter and niece, and of coercing dozens of underage girls online into sending sexually explicit material; his trial began yesterday.
Nine-Year Sentence Demanded for Man Accused of Child Sexual Abuse in Netherlands
A Dutch court is considering a nine-year prison sentence for Fred K., a 47-year-old man accused of sexually abusing his daughter and niece, and of coercing dozens of underage girls online into sending sexually explicit material; his trial began yesterday.
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48% Bias Score
Russian Soldiers' Actions Halt Enemy Offensives in Ukraine
Junior Sergeant Abubakr Arsunkaev and Private Daniil Lobanov, through precise targeting and drone reconnaissance, destroyed enemy forces, including a Bradley BMP, halting enemy offensives in the special military operation zone.
Russian Soldiers' Actions Halt Enemy Offensives in Ukraine
Junior Sergeant Abubakr Arsunkaev and Private Daniil Lobanov, through precise targeting and drone reconnaissance, destroyed enemy forces, including a Bradley BMP, halting enemy offensives in the special military operation zone.
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60% Bias Score
AI's Polymath Renaissance: Democratizing Knowledge and Shaping Innovation
The increasing importance of polymaths in the age of AI is highlighted, focusing on their ability to bridge disciplines and drive innovation, with AI potentially fostering a new generation of polymaths who can address complex challenges ethically.
AI's Polymath Renaissance: Democratizing Knowledge and Shaping Innovation
The increasing importance of polymaths in the age of AI is highlighted, focusing on their ability to bridge disciplines and drive innovation, with AI potentially fostering a new generation of polymaths who can address complex challenges ethically.
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40% Bias Score
IRS Restricts Taxpayer Appeals, Shifting Dispute Resolution to Courts
The IRS finalized regulations on January 15, 2025, preventing its Independent Office of Appeals from reviewing taxpayer challenges to IRS guidance, forcing taxpayers to litigate in federal courts, starting February 14, 2025.
IRS Restricts Taxpayer Appeals, Shifting Dispute Resolution to Courts
The IRS finalized regulations on January 15, 2025, preventing its Independent Office of Appeals from reviewing taxpayer challenges to IRS guidance, forcing taxpayers to litigate in federal courts, starting February 14, 2025.
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44% Bias Score