January 2025
February 2025
CIA: COVID-19 Likely Originated from Lab Leak
The CIA now assesses a lab leak as the more likely origin of COVID-19, reversing its previous neutral stance based on a review of existing intelligence, though with low confidence, creating further tension with China.
CIA: COVID-19 Likely Originated from Lab Leak
The CIA now assesses a lab leak as the more likely origin of COVID-19, reversing its previous neutral stance based on a review of existing intelligence, though with low confidence, creating further tension with China.
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56% Bias Score
The Traitors' Season 3 Finale: Faithfuls Win £94,600
The Traitors' third season finale saw faithfuls Leanne and Jake win £94,600 after correctly identifying Charlotte as the final traitor; this differs from previous seasons where either all faithfuls or a traitor won, and follows a record-breaking nine million plus viewership.
The Traitors' Season 3 Finale: Faithfuls Win £94,600
The Traitors' third season finale saw faithfuls Leanne and Jake win £94,600 after correctly identifying Charlotte as the final traitor; this differs from previous seasons where either all faithfuls or a traitor won, and follows a record-breaking nine million plus viewership.
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44% Bias Score
Charges Dropped Against Marilyn Manson
Los Angeles prosecutors dropped sexual assault and violence charges against Marilyn Manson on January 24th, 2024, citing the statute of limitations on domestic violence charges and insufficient evidence to prove sexual assault beyond a reasonable doubt, despite accusations from several women.
Charges Dropped Against Marilyn Manson
Los Angeles prosecutors dropped sexual assault and violence charges against Marilyn Manson on January 24th, 2024, citing the statute of limitations on domestic violence charges and insufficient evidence to prove sexual assault beyond a reasonable doubt, despite accusations from several women.
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56% Bias Score
Sundance Film Festival's Impact on Oscar-Nominated Documentaries
The 2024 Sundance Film Festival featured several Oscar-winning filmmakers and documentaries, many supported by the Sundance Institute, highlighting the festival's significant influence on the documentary film industry and its growing focus on international films.
Sundance Film Festival's Impact on Oscar-Nominated Documentaries
The 2024 Sundance Film Festival featured several Oscar-winning filmmakers and documentaries, many supported by the Sundance Institute, highlighting the festival's significant influence on the documentary film industry and its growing focus on international films.
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24% Bias Score
New China Shipping Route Sparks Hopes for Wilhelmshaven Port
The Chinese container ship "Kawa Ningbo" inaugurated a new express shipping route between Ningbo and Wilhelmshaven, carrying parts for CATL and BYD factories in Hungary, raising hopes for the underperforming German deep-water port.
New China Shipping Route Sparks Hopes for Wilhelmshaven Port
The Chinese container ship "Kawa Ningbo" inaugurated a new express shipping route between Ningbo and Wilhelmshaven, carrying parts for CATL and BYD factories in Hungary, raising hopes for the underperforming German deep-water port.
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40% Bias Score
Konya Building Collapse: Two Rescued, Investigation Underway
A three-story building in Konya, Turkey, collapsed on the evening of [Date], prompting a rescue operation where two people were rescued. Authorities are investigating the cause and whether the building was slated for urban renewal, with three prosecutors assigned to the case.
Konya Building Collapse: Two Rescued, Investigation Underway
A three-story building in Konya, Turkey, collapsed on the evening of [Date], prompting a rescue operation where two people were rescued. Authorities are investigating the cause and whether the building was slated for urban renewal, with three prosecutors assigned to the case.
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36% Bias Score
Wales NHS: No Extra Funding Without Waiting Time Cuts
Facing record-high NHS waiting lists in Wales (802,268 overall, over 10,800 waiting 12+ hours in A&E), Health Minister Eluned Morgan announced that health boards won't receive extra funding unless they reduce wait times, prompting criticism from the Conservatives and Plaid Cymru for lack of clear di...
Wales NHS: No Extra Funding Without Waiting Time Cuts
Facing record-high NHS waiting lists in Wales (802,268 overall, over 10,800 waiting 12+ hours in A&E), Health Minister Eluned Morgan announced that health boards won't receive extra funding unless they reduce wait times, prompting criticism from the Conservatives and Plaid Cymru for lack of clear di...
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40% Bias Score
United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After In-Flight Jolt
A United Airlines flight from Lagos, Nigeria to Washington Dulles International Airport made an emergency landing back in Lagos on Friday after experiencing a sudden in-flight movement that injured six people; the cause is under investigation.
United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After In-Flight Jolt
A United Airlines flight from Lagos, Nigeria to Washington Dulles International Airport made an emergency landing back in Lagos on Friday after experiencing a sudden in-flight movement that injured six people; the cause is under investigation.
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20% Bias Score
United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After In-Flight Jolt
On Friday, United Airlines flight 613 from Lagos, Nigeria to Washington Dulles International Airport experienced a sudden movement, injuring six people who were later released from a hospital; the cause is under investigation, but severe turbulence has been ruled out.
United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After In-Flight Jolt
On Friday, United Airlines flight 613 from Lagos, Nigeria to Washington Dulles International Airport experienced a sudden movement, injuring six people who were later released from a hospital; the cause is under investigation, but severe turbulence has been ruled out.
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32% Bias Score
Belarus Report: Repression Intensifies, Dependence on Russia Grows
The "Belarus Tracker of Changes" report details escalating repression in Belarus under Lukashenko's rule, including pre-election intimidation, increased reliance on Russia for economic and military support, and unsuccessful attempts at Western dialogue amidst continuing sanctions.
Belarus Report: Repression Intensifies, Dependence on Russia Grows
The "Belarus Tracker of Changes" report details escalating repression in Belarus under Lukashenko's rule, including pre-election intimidation, increased reliance on Russia for economic and military support, and unsuccessful attempts at Western dialogue amidst continuing sanctions.
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Talent Manager Arrested for Alleged Role in Planning 2013 Gezi Park Protests
Ayşe Barım, a talent manager for numerous Turkish actors, was arrested for allegedly planning the 2013 Gezi Park protests; several actors she managed have been questioned, and evidence includes a taped conversation about artist participation in the protests.
Turkish Talent Manager Arrested for Alleged Role in Planning 2013 Gezi Park Protests
Ayşe Barım, a talent manager for numerous Turkish actors, was arrested for allegedly planning the 2013 Gezi Park protests; several actors she managed have been questioned, and evidence includes a taped conversation about artist participation in the protests.
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56% Bias Score
Athens Stock Exchange Hits 14-Year High, Fifth Straight Weekly Gain
The Athens Stock Exchange closed at a 14-year high of 1,544.13 points on [Date], marking its fifth consecutive weekly gain fueled by strong bank performance (e.g., Piraeus up 2.43%) and a positive global economic climate influenced by President Trump's statements.
Athens Stock Exchange Hits 14-Year High, Fifth Straight Weekly Gain
The Athens Stock Exchange closed at a 14-year high of 1,544.13 points on [Date], marking its fifth consecutive weekly gain fueled by strong bank performance (e.g., Piraeus up 2.43%) and a positive global economic climate influenced by President Trump's statements.
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40% Bias Score