Russia Arrests Uzbek Man in Assassination of Top General
A bomb detonated remotely near the Moscow apartment of General Igor Kirillov, commander of Russia's nuclear, biological, and chemical defense forces, killing him and an aide; Russia claims a 29-year-old Uzbek man recruited by Ukrainian intelligence planted the bomb.
Russia Arrests Uzbek Man in Assassination of Top General
A bomb detonated remotely near the Moscow apartment of General Igor Kirillov, commander of Russia's nuclear, biological, and chemical defense forces, killing him and an aide; Russia claims a 29-year-old Uzbek man recruited by Ukrainian intelligence planted the bomb.
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56% Bias Score
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Captures Damascus; Central Asian Nations Silent
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham forces captured Damascus on December 8th, 2023, forcing President Bashar al-Assad to flee to Moscow after seizing major Syrian cities since November 27th; Central Asian countries have largely remained silent, highlighting the complex interplay of regional politics and internal s...
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Captures Damascus; Central Asian Nations Silent
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham forces captured Damascus on December 8th, 2023, forcing President Bashar al-Assad to flee to Moscow after seizing major Syrian cities since November 27th; Central Asian countries have largely remained silent, highlighting the complex interplay of regional politics and internal s...
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44% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Hear TikTok Ban Appeal
The US Supreme Court will hear TikTok's appeal against a US ban on January 10th, nine days before the ban's effective date; the government cites national security concerns due to alleged links to the Chinese state, while TikTok argues the ban violates the free speech of its 170 million US users.
Supreme Court to Hear TikTok Ban Appeal
The US Supreme Court will hear TikTok's appeal against a US ban on January 10th, nine days before the ban's effective date; the government cites national security concerns due to alleged links to the Chinese state, while TikTok argues the ban violates the free speech of its 170 million US users.
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52% Bias Score
New York Charges Man with Murder, Terrorism in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing
Luigi Mangione has been charged with first-degree murder and terrorism in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot on December 4th in New York City; Mangione was arrested in Pennsylvania five days later with a ghost gun, fake ID, and a handwritten note indicating his motivation...
New York Charges Man with Murder, Terrorism in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing
Luigi Mangione has been charged with first-degree murder and terrorism in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot on December 4th in New York City; Mangione was arrested in Pennsylvania five days later with a ghost gun, fake ID, and a handwritten note indicating his motivation...
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56% Bias Score
Canada Announces C\$1.3 Billion Border Security Plan to Avert US Tariffs
Canada announced a C\$1.3 billion plan for enhanced US border security, including aerial surveillance, a joint strike force with the US, and new drug detection tools, to address President-elect Trump's threat of a 25% tariff on Canadian goods if the border isn't secured against irregular migration a...
Canada Announces C\$1.3 Billion Border Security Plan to Avert US Tariffs
Canada announced a C\$1.3 billion plan for enhanced US border security, including aerial surveillance, a joint strike force with the US, and new drug detection tools, to address President-elect Trump's threat of a 25% tariff on Canadian goods if the border isn't secured against irregular migration a...
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44% Bias Score
Alan Jones Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Abuse Charges
Veteran Australian broadcaster Alan Jones pleaded not guilty to 34 charges of sexually abusing 10 young men between 2001 and 2019, including aggravated indecent assault; police say some alleged victims knew him personally and investigations are ongoing.
Alan Jones Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Abuse Charges
Veteran Australian broadcaster Alan Jones pleaded not guilty to 34 charges of sexually abusing 10 young men between 2001 and 2019, including aggravated indecent assault; police say some alleged victims knew him personally and investigations are ongoing.
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44% Bias Score
Facebook Restricted Palestinian News Reach After Gaza War
BBC investigation reveals Facebook drastically limited the reach of Palestinian news outlets following the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel, showing a 77% drop in audience engagement, while Israeli news outlets saw a 37% increase, raising concerns about censorship and bias.
Facebook Restricted Palestinian News Reach After Gaza War
BBC investigation reveals Facebook drastically limited the reach of Palestinian news outlets following the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel, showing a 77% drop in audience engagement, while Israeli news outlets saw a 37% increase, raising concerns about censorship and bias.
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36% Bias Score
HTS Seizes Control of Idlib, Syria, After Assad Regime's Fall
Following a recent successful offensive, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an Islamist group, seized control of Idlib, Syria, from Bashar al-Assad's regime, leading to celebrations but also concerns about its future governance and impact on various minority groups.
HTS Seizes Control of Idlib, Syria, After Assad Regime's Fall
Following a recent successful offensive, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an Islamist group, seized control of Idlib, Syria, from Bashar al-Assad's regime, leading to celebrations but also concerns about its future governance and impact on various minority groups.
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44% Bias Score
Nima Momeni Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in Bob Lee's Death
Nima Momeni was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Bob Lee, founder of Cash App, following a six-week trial in San Francisco; the altercation stemmed from Lee's relationship with Momeni's sister and accusations of drug provision, resulting in Lee's death on April 4, 2023.
Nima Momeni Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in Bob Lee's Death
Nima Momeni was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Bob Lee, founder of Cash App, following a six-week trial in San Francisco; the altercation stemmed from Lee's relationship with Momeni's sister and accusations of drug provision, resulting in Lee's death on April 4, 2023.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Second Term: Tech Giants and Media Embrace the President
Tech giants and media are openly supporting Donald Trump's second term, a stark contrast to his first, pledging millions for his inauguration despite previous conflicts, suggesting a pragmatic shift towards political alignment and fear of potential legal and economic repercussions.
Trump's Second Term: Tech Giants and Media Embrace the President
Tech giants and media are openly supporting Donald Trump's second term, a stark contrast to his first, pledging millions for his inauguration despite previous conflicts, suggesting a pragmatic shift towards political alignment and fear of potential legal and economic repercussions.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Sues Des Moines Register for "Election Interference" over Pre-Election Poll
President-elect Donald Trump sued the Des Moines Register, its parent company, and pollster J. Ann Selzer for "brazen election interference" over a pre-election poll that incorrectly predicted a Democratic victory in Iowa; this follows a $15 million defamation settlement with ABC News for falsely st...
Trump Sues Des Moines Register for "Election Interference" over Pre-Election Poll
President-elect Donald Trump sued the Des Moines Register, its parent company, and pollster J. Ann Selzer for "brazen election interference" over a pre-election poll that incorrectly predicted a Democratic victory in Iowa; this follows a $15 million defamation settlement with ABC News for falsely st...
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52% Bias Score
Post-Assad Latakia: HTS Addresses Alawite Displacement and Property Theft
Following the Assad regime's fall, Alawite residents in Latakia, Syria, face displacement and property theft by various armed groups; the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group is investigating these incidents, attempting to establish order and address deep-seated fears.
Post-Assad Latakia: HTS Addresses Alawite Displacement and Property Theft
Following the Assad regime's fall, Alawite residents in Latakia, Syria, face displacement and property theft by various armed groups; the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group is investigating these incidents, attempting to establish order and address deep-seated fears.
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40% Bias Score