Gastineau Confronts Favre Over Controversial 2002 Sack
Former New York Jets star Mark Gastineau confronted Brett Favre at a memorabilia show, accusing him of intentionally taking a sack to help Michael Strahan break Gastineau's NFL sack record in 2002; Favre denies intentionally harming Gastineau's legacy, but acknowledges that he may have considered ai...
Gastineau Confronts Favre Over Controversial 2002 Sack
Former New York Jets star Mark Gastineau confronted Brett Favre at a memorabilia show, accusing him of intentionally taking a sack to help Michael Strahan break Gastineau's NFL sack record in 2002; Favre denies intentionally harming Gastineau's legacy, but acknowledges that he may have considered ai...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Russia Deploys Nuclear Weapons in Belarus, Expanding Strike Range
Belarus now hosts dozens of Russian tactical nuclear weapons and will prepare for deployment of Moscow's newest hypersonic ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, significantly expanding Russia's strike capabilities in response to the Ukraine conflict and Western support.
Russia Deploys Nuclear Weapons in Belarus, Expanding Strike Range
Belarus now hosts dozens of Russian tactical nuclear weapons and will prepare for deployment of Moscow's newest hypersonic ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, significantly expanding Russia's strike capabilities in response to the Ukraine conflict and Western support.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Japanese Atomic Bomb Survivors Amidst Rising Nuclear Threats
The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors, for their decades-long efforts to maintain the taboo against nuclear weapons use, highlighted by 92-year-old survivor Terumi Tanaka's acceptance speech detailing the Nagasaki bombing's devasta...
Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Japanese Atomic Bomb Survivors Amidst Rising Nuclear Threats
The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors, for their decades-long efforts to maintain the taboo against nuclear weapons use, highlighted by 92-year-old survivor Terumi Tanaka's acceptance speech detailing the Nagasaki bombing's devasta...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Japanese Pitcher Roki Sasaki Posted to MLB Teams
Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, known for his 102.5 mph fastball and a perfect game in 2022, is available to sign with MLB teams as a free agent from January 15-23, subject to international signing bonus pool rules; his former team, the Chiba Lotte Marines, will receive 25% of his signing bonus as a p...
Japanese Pitcher Roki Sasaki Posted to MLB Teams
Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, known for his 102.5 mph fastball and a perfect game in 2022, is available to sign with MLB teams as a free agent from January 15-23, subject to international signing bonus pool rules; his former team, the Chiba Lotte Marines, will receive 25% of his signing bonus as a p...
Progress
16% Bias Score
U.K., Germany Launch Joint Action Plan to Combat Migrant Smuggling
The U.K. and Germany launched a joint action plan on Tuesday to combat migrant smuggling gangs operating in the English Channel, with Germany criminalizing facilitating the smuggling of migrants to the U.K., sharing intelligence, and removing online content promoting the criminal activity.
U.K., Germany Launch Joint Action Plan to Combat Migrant Smuggling
The U.K. and Germany launched a joint action plan on Tuesday to combat migrant smuggling gangs operating in the English Channel, with Germany criminalizing facilitating the smuggling of migrants to the U.K., sharing intelligence, and removing online content promoting the criminal activity.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Wisconsin Prosecutors File 11 Felony Charges Each Against Three Trump Advisers in Fake Elector Scheme
Wisconsin prosecutors filed 11 felony charges against Trump's attorneys Jim Troupis and Kenneth Chesebro, and aide Mike Roman, for creating false documents claiming Trump won Wisconsin's electoral votes in 2020; each charge carries a maximum penalty of six years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Wisconsin Prosecutors File 11 Felony Charges Each Against Three Trump Advisers in Fake Elector Scheme
Wisconsin prosecutors filed 11 felony charges against Trump's attorneys Jim Troupis and Kenneth Chesebro, and aide Mike Roman, for creating false documents claiming Trump won Wisconsin's electoral votes in 2020; each charge carries a maximum penalty of six years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Progress
40% Bias Score
"Kevin Shattenkirk Retires After 14-Season NHL Career"
"Kevin Shattenkirk, 35, a Stanley Cup-winning defenseman, retired from the NHL after 14 seasons, citing career accomplishments and friendships as key factors in his decision."
"Kevin Shattenkirk Retires After 14-Season NHL Career"
"Kevin Shattenkirk, 35, a Stanley Cup-winning defenseman, retired from the NHL after 14 seasons, citing career accomplishments and friendships as key factors in his decision."
Progress
16% Bias Score
U.S. to Support New Syrian Government Following Assad Regime Collapse
The Biden administration announced its support for a new Syrian government that meets specific conditions, following the collapse of the Assad regime due to a rebel offensive, while also supporting Israel's actions in the Golan Heights and ongoing efforts to secure a hostage deal in Gaza.
U.S. to Support New Syrian Government Following Assad Regime Collapse
The Biden administration announced its support for a new Syrian government that meets specific conditions, following the collapse of the Assad regime due to a rebel offensive, while also supporting Israel's actions in the Golan Heights and ongoing efforts to secure a hostage deal in Gaza.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Trump Nominees Face Scrutiny Amid Concerns Over Qualifications and Past Actions
President-elect Trump's controversial intelligence chief nominee, Tulsi Gabbard, faced intense Capitol Hill scrutiny Monday over her 2017 Syria visit and support for Trump's "America First" policy, while other nominees, including Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel, also faced questioning.
Trump Nominees Face Scrutiny Amid Concerns Over Qualifications and Past Actions
President-elect Trump's controversial intelligence chief nominee, Tulsi Gabbard, faced intense Capitol Hill scrutiny Monday over her 2017 Syria visit and support for Trump's "America First" policy, while other nominees, including Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel, also faced questioning.
Progress
52% Bias Score
California Bill Mandates Mental Health Warnings on Social Media
California is considering a bill that would require social media platforms to display mental health warning labels, making it the first state to introduce such legislation in response to growing concerns about the impact of social media on the mental health of young people.
California Bill Mandates Mental Health Warnings on Social Media
California is considering a bill that would require social media platforms to display mental health warning labels, making it the first state to introduce such legislation in response to growing concerns about the impact of social media on the mental health of young people.
Progress
60% Bias Score
US Investigates Nicaraguan Human Rights Abuses, Trade Deal at Risk
The Biden administration initiated a year-long investigation into Nicaraguan labor and human rights abuses under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act, prompted by reports of politically motivated arrests, forced labor, and human trafficking, potentially impacting the US-Nicaragua free trade agreement a...
US Investigates Nicaraguan Human Rights Abuses, Trade Deal at Risk
The Biden administration initiated a year-long investigation into Nicaraguan labor and human rights abuses under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act, prompted by reports of politically motivated arrests, forced labor, and human trafficking, potentially impacting the US-Nicaragua free trade agreement a...
Progress
48% Bias Score
"New Zealand to Ban Greyhound Racing by 2026 Due to Animal Welfare Concerns"
"New Zealand will ban greyhound racing by August 1, 2026, due to high injury and death rates among the 2,900 racing dogs, prompting a rehoming effort and job retraining for over 1,000 industry workers; the ban has universal political support."
"New Zealand to Ban Greyhound Racing by 2026 Due to Animal Welfare Concerns"
"New Zealand will ban greyhound racing by August 1, 2026, due to high injury and death rates among the 2,900 racing dogs, prompting a rehoming effort and job retraining for over 1,000 industry workers; the ban has universal political support."
Progress
36% Bias Score