January 2025
February 2025
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
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
Milan Police Pursuit Leads to Fatality
In Milan, Italy, on November 24, 2023, at approximately 4:00 AM, a police pursuit ended with a scooter crash, resulting in the death of 19-year-old Ramy Elgaml; a carabiniere is now under investigation for vehicular homicide.
Milan Police Pursuit Leads to Fatality
In Milan, Italy, on November 24, 2023, at approximately 4:00 AM, a police pursuit ended with a scooter crash, resulting in the death of 19-year-old Ramy Elgaml; a carabiniere is now under investigation for vehicular homicide.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey Hotel Fire Kills 66
A fire at the Grand Kartal hotel in Kartalkaya, Turkey, at 3:30 a.m. local time, resulted in 66 deaths and 51 injuries among the approximately 237 guests. The largely wooden, eleven-story building's design and a reportedly malfunctioning fire alarm system hampered evacuation efforts.
Turkey Hotel Fire Kills 66
A fire at the Grand Kartal hotel in Kartalkaya, Turkey, at 3:30 a.m. local time, resulted in 66 deaths and 51 injuries among the approximately 237 guests. The largely wooden, eleven-story building's design and a reportedly malfunctioning fire alarm system hampered evacuation efforts.
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24% Bias Score
Antisemitic Attack in Sydney Sparks Emergency Meeting, Heightened Tensions
An antisemitic attack in Sydney, Australia, targeting a daycare center near a synagogue, prompted an emergency meeting of state premiers and increased police presence; the incident is part of a broader rise in antisemitic acts following the October 7th Gaza conflict, leading to debates on stricter h...
Antisemitic Attack in Sydney Sparks Emergency Meeting, Heightened Tensions
An antisemitic attack in Sydney, Australia, targeting a daycare center near a synagogue, prompted an emergency meeting of state premiers and increased police presence; the incident is part of a broader rise in antisemitic acts following the October 7th Gaza conflict, leading to debates on stricter h...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Nationalist Foreign Policy Reshapes Global Alliances
President Trump's foreign policy prioritizes national interests aligned with his agenda, rejecting traditional alliances and multilateralism; evidenced by withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, targeting of Mexico, Panama, and Canada, and inviting right-wing leaders while excluding traditional allies.
Trump's Nationalist Foreign Policy Reshapes Global Alliances
President Trump's foreign policy prioritizes national interests aligned with his agenda, rejecting traditional alliances and multilateralism; evidenced by withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, targeting of Mexico, Panama, and Canada, and inviting right-wing leaders while excluding traditional allies.
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52% 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
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
Ohio State Wins 2024 National Championship
Ohio State defeated Notre Dame 34-23 to win the 2024 national championship, marking their first title since 2014 and a culmination of a four-game College Football Playoff run where they won by double digits each game. This victory is particularly significant for the senior class who overcame numerou...
Ohio State Wins 2024 National Championship
Ohio State defeated Notre Dame 34-23 to win the 2024 national championship, marking their first title since 2014 and a culmination of a four-game College Football Playoff run where they won by double digits each game. This victory is particularly significant for the senior class who overcame numerou...
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40% Bias Score
BBVA Awards Recognize Advancements in Biometrics and AI
Anil K. Jain and Michael I. Jordan won the 2024 BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award for their contributions to biometrics and AI, impacting law enforcement, healthcare, and decision-making globally; the award recognizes their significant advancements in fields with far-reaching implications...
BBVA Awards Recognize Advancements in Biometrics and AI
Anil K. Jain and Michael I. Jordan won the 2024 BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award for their contributions to biometrics and AI, impacting law enforcement, healthcare, and decision-making globally; the award recognizes their significant advancements in fields with far-reaching implications...
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32% Bias Score
Scholz Expresses Cautious Optimism on US-German Relations, Emphasizes European Autonomy
At the Davos World Economic Forum, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz voiced cautious optimism about US-German relations under President Trump, emphasizing European autonomy while acknowledging the importance of the US-Europe partnership; however, he also criticized Elon Musk's support of far-right views...
Scholz Expresses Cautious Optimism on US-German Relations, Emphasizes European Autonomy
At the Davos World Economic Forum, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz voiced cautious optimism about US-German relations under President Trump, emphasizing European autonomy while acknowledging the importance of the US-Europe partnership; however, he also criticized Elon Musk's support of far-right views...
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Opposition Leader Arrested for Criticizing Erdoğan
Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ was arrested in Turkey on charges of "publicly inciting hatred and hostility" following a speech criticizing President Erdoğan, prompting protests from his supporters and raising concerns about freedom of speech.
Turkish Opposition Leader Arrested for Criticizing Erdoğan
Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ was arrested in Turkey on charges of "publicly inciting hatred and hostility" following a speech criticizing President Erdoğan, prompting protests from his supporters and raising concerns about freedom of speech.
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60% Bias Score