January 2025
February 2025
Previously Unknown Van Gogh Painting Discovered
A previously unknown Van Gogh painting, a portrait of a fisherman, was discovered after being bought at a Minnesota garage sale in 2016 and authenticated by LMI Group International after four years of analysis; the painting is one of many of Van Gogh's "translations" of works by other artists and wa...
Previously Unknown Van Gogh Painting Discovered
A previously unknown Van Gogh painting, a portrait of a fisherman, was discovered after being bought at a Minnesota garage sale in 2016 and authenticated by LMI Group International after four years of analysis; the painting is one of many of Van Gogh's "translations" of works by other artists and wa...
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48% Bias Score
ICE's Expanded Powers and Shifting Priorities Under Trump
ICE, established in 2003, employs over 20,000 with a $9 billion budget, enforcing immigration laws under the Trump administration's broader definition of "criminal aliens," leading to increased arrests and collaboration with other agencies.
ICE's Expanded Powers and Shifting Priorities Under Trump
ICE, established in 2003, employs over 20,000 with a $9 billion budget, enforcing immigration laws under the Trump administration's broader definition of "criminal aliens," leading to increased arrests and collaboration with other agencies.
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48% Bias Score
Hamas Confirms Death of Military Leader Mohammed Deif
Hamas confirmed the death of its military leader, Mohammed Deif, and his deputy, Marwan Issa, whom Israel blamed for the October 2024 attack; this follows an August 2024 Israeli claim of Deif's death and an ICC arrest warrant for war crimes.
Hamas Confirms Death of Military Leader Mohammed Deif
Hamas confirmed the death of its military leader, Mohammed Deif, and his deputy, Marwan Issa, whom Israel blamed for the October 2024 attack; this follows an August 2024 Israeli claim of Deif's death and an ICC arrest warrant for war crimes.
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40% Bias Score
Laken Riley Act Grants States Broad Powers in Immigration Enforcement
President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act on January 29th, granting states the power to sue the federal government over immigration enforcement, including the detention of immigrants charged with certain crimes and the ability to influence visa issuance; the House approved it with 263-156 votes.
Laken Riley Act Grants States Broad Powers in Immigration Enforcement
President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act on January 29th, granting states the power to sue the federal government over immigration enforcement, including the detention of immigrants charged with certain crimes and the ability to influence visa issuance; the House approved it with 263-156 votes.
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48% Bias Score
Uganda Confirms First Ebola Death of 2024
Uganda confirmed its first Ebola death of 2024 in Kampala, a 32-year-old man who died on January 29th from the Sudan Ebola virus strain; health authorities are tracing 44 contacts and initiating vaccinations.
Uganda Confirms First Ebola Death of 2024
Uganda confirmed its first Ebola death of 2024 in Kampala, a 32-year-old man who died on January 29th from the Sudan Ebola virus strain; health authorities are tracing 44 contacts and initiating vaccinations.
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40% Bias Score
Europe Takes Lead in Artemis II Lunar Mission
European astronaut Luca Parmitano asserts Europe's leading role in the Artemis II lunar mission, highlighting contributions like the Lunar Gateway and the Orion service module, while emphasizing the mission's significance for future lunar exploration and the need for realistic planning regarding Mar...
Europe Takes Lead in Artemis II Lunar Mission
European astronaut Luca Parmitano asserts Europe's leading role in the Artemis II lunar mission, highlighting contributions like the Lunar Gateway and the Orion service module, while emphasizing the mission's significance for future lunar exploration and the need for realistic planning regarding Mar...
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60% Bias Score
Benin: 20-Year Sentences for President Talon's Former Allies in Plot Against State
Benin's Criet court sentenced Olivier Boko and Oswald Homeky to 20 years in prison and hefty fines for plotting against the state and bribery, exceeding the prosecutor's request and raising concerns about judicial impartiality.
Benin: 20-Year Sentences for President Talon's Former Allies in Plot Against State
Benin's Criet court sentenced Olivier Boko and Oswald Homeky to 20 years in prison and hefty fines for plotting against the state and bribery, exceeding the prosecutor's request and raising concerns about judicial impartiality.
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40% Bias Score
Omagh Bombing Inquiry: Families Testify, Demand Justice
The Omagh Bombing Inquiry heard testimony from families who lost loved ones in the 1998 Real IRA bombing, highlighting the immense suffering and ongoing quest for justice and full transparency from governments, 26 years after the attack that killed 29 people.
Omagh Bombing Inquiry: Families Testify, Demand Justice
The Omagh Bombing Inquiry heard testimony from families who lost loved ones in the 1998 Real IRA bombing, highlighting the immense suffering and ongoing quest for justice and full transparency from governments, 26 years after the attack that killed 29 people.
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32% Bias Score
Russia Withdraws Military Equipment from Syrian Port of Tartus
BBC Verify's analysis of satellite imagery reveals Russia is removing military equipment from Syria's Tartus port via vessels linked to the Russian Ministry of Defense, following negotiations with Syria's new government and amid speculation about the equipment's destination.
Russia Withdraws Military Equipment from Syrian Port of Tartus
BBC Verify's analysis of satellite imagery reveals Russia is removing military equipment from Syria's Tartus port via vessels linked to the Russian Ministry of Defense, following negotiations with Syria's new government and amid speculation about the equipment's destination.
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44% Bias Score
AI-Generated Misinformation Deceives 35% of Teenagers in New Study
A Common Sense Media study found that 35% of 1,000 US teenagers (ages 13-18) have been misled by AI-generated fake content online, with another 41% encountering deceptive real content; this trend is linked to declining fact-checking and low teen trust in large tech companies.
AI-Generated Misinformation Deceives 35% of Teenagers in New Study
A Common Sense Media study found that 35% of 1,000 US teenagers (ages 13-18) have been misled by AI-generated fake content online, with another 41% encountering deceptive real content; this trend is linked to declining fact-checking and low teen trust in large tech companies.
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36% Bias Score
Marianne Faithfull, 60s Icon and Respected Artist, Dies at 78
Marianne Faithfull, a British singer and actress, died at age 78 after a career marked by early success with the Rolling Stones, struggles with addiction, and a later critical resurgence, leaving a legacy as both a 1960s icon and a respected artist.
Marianne Faithfull, 60s Icon and Respected Artist, Dies at 78
Marianne Faithfull, a British singer and actress, died at age 78 after a career marked by early success with the Rolling Stones, struggles with addiction, and a later critical resurgence, leaving a legacy as both a 1960s icon and a respected artist.
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56% Bias Score
France Approves Comprehensive Sex Education Program After Political Battle
France's Conseil supérieur de l'éducation unanimously approved a comprehensive sex education program on January 30th, 2024, after months of political pressure from conservative groups and revisions to address parental notification and the inclusion of diverse family structures and sexual orientation...
France Approves Comprehensive Sex Education Program After Political Battle
France's Conseil supérieur de l'éducation unanimously approved a comprehensive sex education program on January 30th, 2024, after months of political pressure from conservative groups and revisions to address parental notification and the inclusion of diverse family structures and sexual orientation...
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60% Bias Score