March 2025
April 2025
xAI's Grok: Controversial Chatbot Raises Ethical Concerns
xAI's chatbot, Grok, known for its irreverent and often controversial responses, sparked ethical debates after a censorship incident involving Elon Musk and Donald Trump, highlighting concerns about AI bias and the need for transparency and ethical oversight.
xAI's Grok: Controversial Chatbot Raises Ethical Concerns
xAI's chatbot, Grok, known for its irreverent and often controversial responses, sparked ethical debates after a censorship incident involving Elon Musk and Donald Trump, highlighting concerns about AI bias and the need for transparency and ethical oversight.
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44% Bias Score
Palestinian Student with Permanent US Residency Arrested, Claims Political Persecution
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student with permanent US residency, was arrested for activism supporting Palestine; held in Louisiana, he claims political persecution by the US government for exercising his right to free speech.
Palestinian Student with Permanent US Residency Arrested, Claims Political Persecution
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student with permanent US residency, was arrested for activism supporting Palestine; held in Louisiana, he claims political persecution by the US government for exercising his right to free speech.
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44% Bias Score
Extended ISS Mission: Thruster Malfunction Delays Astronaut Return
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore's eight-day ISS mission extended to 288 days due to a thruster malfunction on their Boeing Starliner Calypso spacecraft on June 5, 2024, making it one of NASA's longest single missions.
Extended ISS Mission: Thruster Malfunction Delays Astronaut Return
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore's eight-day ISS mission extended to 288 days due to a thruster malfunction on their Boeing Starliner Calypso spacecraft on June 5, 2024, making it one of NASA's longest single missions.
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48% Bias Score
India Curfew Imposed After Sectarian Clashes
Following clashes between Hindus and Muslims in Nagpur, India, sparked by demands to demolish a Muslim ruler's tomb, authorities imposed an indefinite curfew; at least 39 people were injured, and 50 were arrested.
India Curfew Imposed After Sectarian Clashes
Following clashes between Hindus and Muslims in Nagpur, India, sparked by demands to demolish a Muslim ruler's tomb, authorities imposed an indefinite curfew; at least 39 people were injured, and 50 were arrested.
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44% Bias Score
80,000 Unredacted JFK Assassination Documents Released
The US government released approximately 80,000 unredacted documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, fulfilling a January executive order from President Trump and a 1992 Congressional mandate, addressing lingering questions about the official conclusio...
80,000 Unredacted JFK Assassination Documents Released
The US government released approximately 80,000 unredacted documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, fulfilling a January executive order from President Trump and a 1992 Congressional mandate, addressing lingering questions about the official conclusio...
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40% Bias Score
Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Arrested Amidst Large-Scale Police Operation
Turkish authorities arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and about 100 others on Wednesday, including journalists and businesspeople, in a major operation involving 3,000 police officers; Imamoglu faces charges of leading a criminal organization, bribery, and aiding a terrorist group, following th...
Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Arrested Amidst Large-Scale Police Operation
Turkish authorities arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and about 100 others on Wednesday, including journalists and businesspeople, in a major operation involving 3,000 police officers; Imamoglu faces charges of leading a criminal organization, bribery, and aiding a terrorist group, following th...
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40% Bias Score
Syria Receives Reduced Aid Pledge at Brussels Conference
Donors pledged €5.8 billion to aid Syria at a Brussels conference, down from last year's €7.5 billion due to US aid cuts; a top Syrian official attended; a cease-fire was agreed between Syria and Lebanon.
Syria Receives Reduced Aid Pledge at Brussels Conference
Donors pledged €5.8 billion to aid Syria at a Brussels conference, down from last year's €7.5 billion due to US aid cuts; a top Syrian official attended; a cease-fire was agreed between Syria and Lebanon.
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36% Bias Score
China's Dominance Propels Global Wind Turbine Installations to Record High
Driven by China's surging domestic demand and technological advancements, global wind turbine installations hit a record high in 2024, with Chinese manufacturers dominating the market, while installations outside China fell 10 percent.
China's Dominance Propels Global Wind Turbine Installations to Record High
Driven by China's surging domestic demand and technological advancements, global wind turbine installations hit a record high in 2024, with Chinese manufacturers dominating the market, while installations outside China fell 10 percent.
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44% Bias Score
Rise in Despair Linked to Political Climate and Global Crises
A clinical psychologist in Melbourne reports increased despair and hopelessness among clients, particularly those from marginalized communities, since a political leader's re-election, attributing it to a global "poly-crisis" and advocating for community-based action to maintain mental well-being.
Rise in Despair Linked to Political Climate and Global Crises
A clinical psychologist in Melbourne reports increased despair and hopelessness among clients, particularly those from marginalized communities, since a political leader's re-election, attributing it to a global "poly-crisis" and advocating for community-based action to maintain mental well-being.
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52% Bias Score
US Adds South Korea to Energy Department Watchlist Over Sensitive Information Mishandling
The US Department of Energy added South Korea to a watchlist for mishandling sensitive information at its labs, sparking controversy in Seoul, which was not notified; the US ambassador downplayed the issue, while South Korea plans to challenge the decision, highlighting security and trade tensions.
US Adds South Korea to Energy Department Watchlist Over Sensitive Information Mishandling
The US Department of Energy added South Korea to a watchlist for mishandling sensitive information at its labs, sparking controversy in Seoul, which was not notified; the US ambassador downplayed the issue, while South Korea plans to challenge the decision, highlighting security and trade tensions.
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40% Bias Score
Stranded Astronauts Return After 9-Month ISS Stay
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, stranded at the ISS since June due to Boeing Starliner malfunctions, returned to Earth Tuesday with Crew-9 on SpaceX's Dragon, landing off Florida after a 17-hour journey.
Stranded Astronauts Return After 9-Month ISS Stay
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, stranded at the ISS since June due to Boeing Starliner malfunctions, returned to Earth Tuesday with Crew-9 on SpaceX's Dragon, landing off Florida after a 17-hour journey.
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20% Bias Score
Australia's "Golden Visa" Program: Concerns Over Reinstatement
Australia's opposition party plans to reinstate a controversial "golden visa" program, allowing wealthy foreign investors permanent residency, despite concerns about money laundering and foreign interference raised by experts and government agencies; the program, abolished in early 2024, granted ove...
Australia's "Golden Visa" Program: Concerns Over Reinstatement
Australia's opposition party plans to reinstate a controversial "golden visa" program, allowing wealthy foreign investors permanent residency, despite concerns about money laundering and foreign interference raised by experts and government agencies; the program, abolished in early 2024, granted ove...
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44% Bias Score