January 2025
February 2025
Israeli Laws Threaten to Halt Aid to Gaza by Targeting UNRWA
Following a Gaza ceasefire, 1,500 aid trucks have entered Gaza since January 19, 2025; however, two new Israeli laws may soon cripple UNRWA, the main aid provider in Gaza, by designating it a terrorist group and prohibiting Israeli contact, potentially halting aid and altering the refugee status of ...
Israeli Laws Threaten to Halt Aid to Gaza by Targeting UNRWA
Following a Gaza ceasefire, 1,500 aid trucks have entered Gaza since January 19, 2025; however, two new Israeli laws may soon cripple UNRWA, the main aid provider in Gaza, by designating it a terrorist group and prohibiting Israeli contact, potentially halting aid and altering the refugee status of ...
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40% Bias Score
West Bank Violence Escalates, Threatening Gaza Ceasefire
Increased tensions in the West Bank, involving attacks by both Palestinians and Israeli settlers, are escalating the conflict, mirroring the previous situation in Gaza; this is fueled by both Hamas and the Israeli far right, and influenced by the recent release of Palestinian prisoners and Israeli s...
West Bank Violence Escalates, Threatening Gaza Ceasefire
Increased tensions in the West Bank, involving attacks by both Palestinians and Israeli settlers, are escalating the conflict, mirroring the previous situation in Gaza; this is fueled by both Hamas and the Israeli far right, and influenced by the recent release of Palestinian prisoners and Israeli s...
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48% Bias Score
\$7.4 Billion Settlement Reached in Purdue Pharma Opioid Lawsuits
Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family agreed to pay up to \$7.4 billion to settle lawsuits over the opioid crisis caused by OxyContin, exceeding a prior rejected settlement by more than \$1 billion; the Sacklers will contribute up to \$6.5 billion, Purdue \$900 million, and the funds will compensate ...
\$7.4 Billion Settlement Reached in Purdue Pharma Opioid Lawsuits
Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family agreed to pay up to \$7.4 billion to settle lawsuits over the opioid crisis caused by OxyContin, exceeding a prior rejected settlement by more than \$1 billion; the Sacklers will contribute up to \$6.5 billion, Purdue \$900 million, and the funds will compensate ...
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44% Bias Score
Congress Reintroduces Bill to Curb Biden Administration's Migrant Entry Programs
Congress reintroduced the End Unaccountable Amnesty Act, aiming to limit the Biden administration's use of humanitarian parole and TPS to admit migrants, capping parole at 1,000 annually and requiring congressional approval for TPS designations, impacting nearly 1.5 million migrants admitted through...
Congress Reintroduces Bill to Curb Biden Administration's Migrant Entry Programs
Congress reintroduced the End Unaccountable Amnesty Act, aiming to limit the Biden administration's use of humanitarian parole and TPS to admit migrants, capping parole at 1,000 annually and requiring congressional approval for TPS designations, impacting nearly 1.5 million migrants admitted through...
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60% Bias Score
Supreme Court Reinstates Business Registration Requirement
The Supreme Court reinstated a requirement for roughly 32.6 million small businesses to register with the Treasury Department, mandating personal information submission to combat financial crimes, reversing a Texas judge's ruling that blocked the 2021 Corporate Transparency Act.
Supreme Court Reinstates Business Registration Requirement
The Supreme Court reinstated a requirement for roughly 32.6 million small businesses to register with the Treasury Department, mandating personal information submission to combat financial crimes, reversing a Texas judge's ruling that blocked the 2021 Corporate Transparency Act.
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40% Bias Score
Belichick Officially Signs with UNC
Bill Belichick officially signed a five-year, $10 million per year contract with the University of North Carolina, ending speculation of his return to the NFL; the deal includes substantial bonuses based on wins and playoff appearances, along with relocation expenses and other perks.
Belichick Officially Signs with UNC
Bill Belichick officially signed a five-year, $10 million per year contract with the University of North Carolina, ending speculation of his return to the NFL; the deal includes substantial bonuses based on wins and playoff appearances, along with relocation expenses and other perks.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Challenges EU at Davos with Tax Incentives and Tariff Threats
During a virtual address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Trump criticized the European Union's trade practices, proposed a 15% corporate tax for companies moving manufacturing to the US, and threatened tariffs otherwise, while also mentioning the Ukraine conflict and a large Saudi Ar...
Trump Challenges EU at Davos with Tax Incentives and Tariff Threats
During a virtual address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Trump criticized the European Union's trade practices, proposed a 15% corporate tax for companies moving manufacturing to the US, and threatened tariffs otherwise, while also mentioning the Ukraine conflict and a large Saudi Ar...
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52% Bias Score
Scotland Issues Red Wind Warning for Storm Éowyn
The Met Office issued a rare red wind warning for Storm Éowyn, expected to hit central Scotland on Friday, with 100mph winds forecast; this is the highest level warning, indicating life-threatening danger, and follows similar warnings issued for the January 2012 storm and Storm Arwen in 2021.
Scotland Issues Red Wind Warning for Storm Éowyn
The Met Office issued a rare red wind warning for Storm Éowyn, expected to hit central Scotland on Friday, with 100mph winds forecast; this is the highest level warning, indicating life-threatening danger, and follows similar warnings issued for the January 2012 storm and Storm Arwen in 2021.
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48% Bias Score
China Mandates Increased Stock Investment to Boost Economy
The Chinese government announced that mutual and insurance funds must increase A-share investments by at least 10% and 30% respectively annually to boost the stock market and encourage consumer spending, starting this year.
China Mandates Increased Stock Investment to Boost Economy
The Chinese government announced that mutual and insurance funds must increase A-share investments by at least 10% and 30% respectively annually to boost the stock market and encourage consumer spending, starting this year.
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40% Bias Score
Marseille Drug Kingpin Extradited to France
Following his March 2023 arrest in Casablanca, Felix Bingui, alleged leader of Marseille's notorious Yoda drug gang, was extradited to France on Tuesday, representing a major victory in the ongoing fight against narcotics trafficking.
Marseille Drug Kingpin Extradited to France
Following his March 2023 arrest in Casablanca, Felix Bingui, alleged leader of Marseille's notorious Yoda drug gang, was extradited to France on Tuesday, representing a major victory in the ongoing fight against narcotics trafficking.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Four-Step Economic Plan: Tax Cuts, Tariffs, and the Fight Against Inflation
President Trump unveiled a four-step economic plan: lowering corporate taxes to 15%, imposing tariffs on foreign goods, reducing energy costs through OPEC negotiation and increased US production, and lowering interest rates. He claims this will stimulate economic growth, reduce inflation, and reduce...
Trump's Four-Step Economic Plan: Tax Cuts, Tariffs, and the Fight Against Inflation
President Trump unveiled a four-step economic plan: lowering corporate taxes to 15%, imposing tariffs on foreign goods, reducing energy costs through OPEC negotiation and increased US production, and lowering interest rates. He claims this will stimulate economic growth, reduce inflation, and reduce...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Revokes Pompeo's Security Detail Amid Iranian Threats
President Trump ended former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's security detail due to credible threats from Iran following the assassination of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani, despite warnings from former intelligence officials that this decision could lead to Pompeo being killed. This oc...
Trump Revokes Pompeo's Security Detail Amid Iranian Threats
President Trump ended former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's security detail due to credible threats from Iran following the assassination of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani, despite warnings from former intelligence officials that this decision could lead to Pompeo being killed. This oc...
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52% Bias Score