Dutch Court convicts ISIS member of crimes against humanity
A Dutch court convicted Hasna A. of crimes against humanity for enslaving a Yazidi woman in Syria while part of ISIS, sentencing her to 10 years in prison; this is the Netherlands' first such conviction related to the Yazidi genocide.
Dutch Court convicts ISIS member of crimes against humanity
A Dutch court convicted Hasna A. of crimes against humanity for enslaving a Yazidi woman in Syria while part of ISIS, sentencing her to 10 years in prison; this is the Netherlands' first such conviction related to the Yazidi genocide.
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32% Bias Score
Blinken Testifies on Afghanistan Withdrawal Amidst Republican Criticism
Secretary of State Antony Blinken testified before Congress on Wednesday about the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021, defending the Biden administration's actions while facing sharp criticism from Republicans who blamed the administration and downplayed the role of the Trump admi...
Blinken Testifies on Afghanistan Withdrawal Amidst Republican Criticism
Secretary of State Antony Blinken testified before Congress on Wednesday about the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021, defending the Biden administration's actions while facing sharp criticism from Republicans who blamed the administration and downplayed the role of the Trump admi...
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64% Bias Score
Real Madrid Edges Atalanta in Thrilling Champions League Victory
Real Madrid defeated Atalanta 3-2 in a crucial Champions League match, securing their third win and moving into the playoff positions; goals were scored by Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Bellingham, while the team held on despite a late chance for Atalanta to equalize.
Real Madrid Edges Atalanta in Thrilling Champions League Victory
Real Madrid defeated Atalanta 3-2 in a crucial Champions League match, securing their third win and moving into the playoff positions; goals were scored by Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Bellingham, while the team held on despite a late chance for Atalanta to equalize.
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52% 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."
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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.
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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.
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52% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia Awarded 2034 World Cup Amid Human Rights Concerns
FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 men's soccer World Cup, despite human rights concerns raised by international groups, after a 15-month bidding process with only one candidate.
Saudi Arabia Awarded 2034 World Cup Amid Human Rights Concerns
FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 men's soccer World Cup, despite human rights concerns raised by international groups, after a 15-month bidding process with only one candidate.
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68% Bias Score
NDAA Passes with Increased Military Pay, Controversial Transgender Care Ban
The $895.2 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) raises defense spending by 1%, provides double-digit pay raises to many junior enlisted service members, but controversially bans federal funding for gender dysphoria treatment for children of service members, creating significant bipartis...
NDAA Passes with Increased Military Pay, Controversial Transgender Care Ban
The $895.2 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) raises defense spending by 1%, provides double-digit pay raises to many junior enlisted service members, but controversially bans federal funding for gender dysphoria treatment for children of service members, creating significant bipartis...
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64% Bias Score
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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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16% Bias Score