January 2025
February 2025
IDF Chief of Staff Resigns, Citing Responsibility for Hamas Invasion
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi will resign on March 6, 2025, ten months early, taking responsibility for the October 7, 2023, Hamas invasion of southern Israel; this follows pressure from the Israeli Defense Minister under the Prime Minister's instructions, amidst ongoing investigations an...
IDF Chief of Staff Resigns, Citing Responsibility for Hamas Invasion
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi will resign on March 6, 2025, ten months early, taking responsibility for the October 7, 2023, Hamas invasion of southern Israel; this follows pressure from the Israeli Defense Minister under the Prime Minister's instructions, amidst ongoing investigations an...
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40% Bias Score
Heathrow Expansion Backed by UK Government Despite Environmental Concerns
The UK government is reportedly planning to support a third runway at Heathrow Airport and wider South East airport expansion, prioritizing economic growth despite environmental concerns; this contrasts with Gatwick's simpler, less costly expansion plan.
Heathrow Expansion Backed by UK Government Despite Environmental Concerns
The UK government is reportedly planning to support a third runway at Heathrow Airport and wider South East airport expansion, prioritizing economic growth despite environmental concerns; this contrasts with Gatwick's simpler, less costly expansion plan.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Deregulation Boosts Wall Street Optimism, Raising Stability Concerns
Wall Street bankers expect Donald Trump's second term to bring a wave of deregulation, potentially boosting economic growth but also risking financial instability, as evidenced by the 2023 mini-banking crisis partially attributed to Trump's prior deregulation efforts.
Trump's Deregulation Boosts Wall Street Optimism, Raising Stability Concerns
Wall Street bankers expect Donald Trump's second term to bring a wave of deregulation, potentially boosting economic growth but also risking financial instability, as evidenced by the 2023 mini-banking crisis partially attributed to Trump's prior deregulation efforts.
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60% Bias Score
India to Deport 18,000 Undocumented Immigrants to Appease Trump Administration
The Indian government is working with US authorities to identify and deport approximately 18,000 undocumented Indian immigrants to ease tensions with the Trump administration and protect the H-1B visa program for skilled Indian workers, although the true number is likely much higher.
India to Deport 18,000 Undocumented Immigrants to Appease Trump Administration
The Indian government is working with US authorities to identify and deport approximately 18,000 undocumented Indian immigrants to ease tensions with the Trump administration and protect the H-1B visa program for skilled Indian workers, although the true number is likely much higher.
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40% Bias Score
Shift from Liberal to Illiberal Governance: A Comparison of US and European Experiences
The rise of nationalist leaders globally, particularly Donald Trump's return to power in the US, marks a potential shift away from liberal democracy, as seen in the Republican Party's actions after the 2020 election, contrasted by the largely norm-abiding behavior of similar movements in Europe.
Shift from Liberal to Illiberal Governance: A Comparison of US and European Experiences
The rise of nationalist leaders globally, particularly Donald Trump's return to power in the US, marks a potential shift away from liberal democracy, as seen in the Republican Party's actions after the 2020 election, contrasted by the largely norm-abiding behavior of similar movements in Europe.
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60% Bias Score
Southern California Faces Renewed Wildfire Threat Amid High Winds
High winds, gusting up to 100 mph in the mountains, returned to Southern California on Tuesday, sparking at least two new wildfires and endangering areas already battling major blazes that began on January 7th, killing 27 and destroying over 14,000 structures.
Southern California Faces Renewed Wildfire Threat Amid High Winds
High winds, gusting up to 100 mph in the mountains, returned to Southern California on Tuesday, sparking at least two new wildfires and endangering areas already battling major blazes that began on January 7th, killing 27 and destroying over 14,000 structures.
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32% Bias Score
EU Parliament Debates Social Media Power Amidst International Crime Trial
The European Parliament debates social media's power and risks, while a court hearing in Zwolle, Netherlands, addresses charges against Faissel T., son of Ridouan Taghi, for alleged involvement in international drug trafficking and associated crimes.
EU Parliament Debates Social Media Power Amidst International Crime Trial
The European Parliament debates social media's power and risks, while a court hearing in Zwolle, Netherlands, addresses charges against Faissel T., son of Ridouan Taghi, for alleged involvement in international drug trafficking and associated crimes.
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44% Bias Score
UK PM Announces Public Inquiry into Southport Murders
Following the guilty plea of Axel Rudakubana for the murder of three girls and attempted murder of ten others in Southport last July, the UK Prime Minister immediately announced a public inquiry to uncover all aspects of the case, contrasting with previous government responses to similar incidents.
UK PM Announces Public Inquiry into Southport Murders
Following the guilty plea of Axel Rudakubana for the murder of three girls and attempted murder of ten others in Southport last July, the UK Prime Minister immediately announced a public inquiry to uncover all aspects of the case, contrasting with previous government responses to similar incidents.
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52% Bias Score
EU Parliament Debates Social Media Power Amidst Faissel T. Trial
The European Parliament debates social media's power and dangers to the EU, while a court hearing takes place for Faissel T., son of Ridouan Taghi, accused of international drug trafficking; PSV plays in the Champions League.
EU Parliament Debates Social Media Power Amidst Faissel T. Trial
The European Parliament debates social media's power and dangers to the EU, while a court hearing takes place for Faissel T., son of Ridouan Taghi, accused of international drug trafficking; PSV plays in the Champions League.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Inauguration Cancels US Migrant Appointments
On January 20, 2021, Donald Trump's inauguration caused the immediate cancellation of thousands of migrant appointments via the CBP One app at the US-Mexico border, leaving families stranded and highlighting a shift in US immigration policy.
Trump's Inauguration Cancels US Migrant Appointments
On January 20, 2021, Donald Trump's inauguration caused the immediate cancellation of thousands of migrant appointments via the CBP One app at the US-Mexico border, leaving families stranded and highlighting a shift in US immigration policy.
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44% Bias Score
Moscow Exhibition Honors Holocaust Rescuers
The Moscow exhibition, "Rescuers. Paths of Salvation," commemorates the 80th anniversary of Victory in WWII by showcasing the stories of approximately 28,000 non-Jewish individuals recognized as "Righteous Among the Nations" for saving Jews during the Holocaust, contrasting these acts with the bruta...
Moscow Exhibition Honors Holocaust Rescuers
The Moscow exhibition, "Rescuers. Paths of Salvation," commemorates the 80th anniversary of Victory in WWII by showcasing the stories of approximately 28,000 non-Jewish individuals recognized as "Righteous Among the Nations" for saving Jews during the Holocaust, contrasting these acts with the bruta...
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40% Bias Score
Turkey Hotel Fire: 66 Dead, Inspection Responsibility Unclear
A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, Bolu, Turkey, on an unspecified date resulted in 66 deaths and 51 injuries, sparking a debate over responsibility for fire safety inspections and revealing potential systemic failures in emergency response.
Turkey Hotel Fire: 66 Dead, Inspection Responsibility Unclear
A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, Bolu, Turkey, on an unspecified date resulted in 66 deaths and 51 injuries, sparking a debate over responsibility for fire safety inspections and revealing potential systemic failures in emergency response.
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36% Bias Score