Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Costing Russia Billions
Ukraine stopped Russian gas transit through its territory on Wednesday after a key deal with Moscow expired, marking a symbolic event in the nearly three-year-long war and costing Russia close to \$5 billion in lost sales while Ukraine loses about \$800 million in transit fees; Europe has prepared f...
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Costing Russia Billions
Ukraine stopped Russian gas transit through its territory on Wednesday after a key deal with Moscow expired, marking a symbolic event in the nearly three-year-long war and costing Russia close to \$5 billion in lost sales while Ukraine loses about \$800 million in transit fees; Europe has prepared f...
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36% Bias Score
Bangladesh Rally Marks Anniversary of Uprising that Ousted Hasina
Thousands of Bangladeshis rallied in Dhaka on Tuesday to mark the five-month anniversary of a student-led uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and left over 1,000 dead; the interim government will issue a declaration addressing the uprising's goals.
Bangladesh Rally Marks Anniversary of Uprising that Ousted Hasina
Thousands of Bangladeshis rallied in Dhaka on Tuesday to mark the five-month anniversary of a student-led uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and left over 1,000 dead; the interim government will issue a declaration addressing the uprising's goals.
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36% Bias Score
Venezuela Fines TikTok \$10 Million Over Viral Challenges
Venezuela's Supreme Court fined TikTok \$10 million for failing to prevent viral challenges that led to three children's deaths, demanding payment within eight days and the establishment of a Venezuelan office to compensate victims and address the issue of harmful online content.
Venezuela Fines TikTok \$10 Million Over Viral Challenges
Venezuela's Supreme Court fined TikTok \$10 million for failing to prevent viral challenges that led to three children's deaths, demanding payment within eight days and the establishment of a Venezuelan office to compensate victims and address the issue of harmful online content.
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36% Bias Score
Carter's State Funeral Set for January 9th
Former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral will be held in Washington, D.C., on January 9th, following a national day of mourning; public viewings will occur in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., before a private burial in Plains, Georgia.
Carter's State Funeral Set for January 9th
Former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral will be held in Washington, D.C., on January 9th, following a national day of mourning; public viewings will occur in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., before a private burial in Plains, Georgia.
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28% Bias Score
Taliban Bans Women from Afghan NGOs, Threatening Humanitarian Aid
The Taliban banned women from working for all national and foreign NGOs in Afghanistan, threatening humanitarian aid delivery and further restricting women's rights, prompting UN condemnation and calls for a reversal.
Taliban Bans Women from Afghan NGOs, Threatening Humanitarian Aid
The Taliban banned women from working for all national and foreign NGOs in Afghanistan, threatening humanitarian aid delivery and further restricting women's rights, prompting UN condemnation and calls for a reversal.
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44% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia's Obstructionism Weakens Global Climate Action
Saudi Arabia's obstructionism at multiple UN climate and environmental talks in 2024 led to weak agreements, highlighting its significant influence and the consequences for global climate action; experts cite its economic reliance on fossil fuels and potential links to the incoming US administration...
Saudi Arabia's Obstructionism Weakens Global Climate Action
Saudi Arabia's obstructionism at multiple UN climate and environmental talks in 2024 led to weak agreements, highlighting its significant influence and the consequences for global climate action; experts cite its economic reliance on fossil fuels and potential links to the incoming US administration...
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48% Bias Score
Moderate Stock Market Growth Predicted for 2025
Wall Street analysts forecast a 14.8% increase in the S&P 500 for 2025, driven by economic growth and a business-friendly administration, but warn of potential downsides from tariffs, inflation, and geopolitical risks.
Moderate Stock Market Growth Predicted for 2025
Wall Street analysts forecast a 14.8% increase in the S&P 500 for 2025, driven by economic growth and a business-friendly administration, but warn of potential downsides from tariffs, inflation, and geopolitical risks.
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32% Bias Score
Massive Explosives Cache Found at Virginia Man's Home
Brad Spafford, a Virginia man, was arrested for illegal firearm possession; a subsequent search uncovered over 150 suspected pipe bombs, some labeled "lethal", leading to concerns about potential threats against political figures, prompted by a neighbor's report.
Massive Explosives Cache Found at Virginia Man's Home
Brad Spafford, a Virginia man, was arrested for illegal firearm possession; a subsequent search uncovered over 150 suspected pipe bombs, some labeled "lethal", leading to concerns about potential threats against political figures, prompted by a neighbor's report.
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48% Bias Score
US Stocks Achieve Record Back-to-Back Gains in 2024
US stocks experienced a stellar year in 2024, with the S&P 500 gaining over 24%, marking its best back-to-back performance since 1997-98, driven by cooling inflation, strong consumer spending, robust tech earnings, and President Trump's reelection.
US Stocks Achieve Record Back-to-Back Gains in 2024
US stocks experienced a stellar year in 2024, with the S&P 500 gaining over 24%, marking its best back-to-back performance since 1997-98, driven by cooling inflation, strong consumer spending, robust tech earnings, and President Trump's reelection.
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44% Bias Score
Jeju Air Flight 2216 Crash: Bird Strike, Landing Gear Failure, and Deadly Runway Barrier Investigated
On Sunday, a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed in South Korea, killing 179 passengers; a passenger reported a bird strike moments before the crash, and video footage shows the plane's landing gear was not deployed upon impact with a concrete barrier near the runway.
Jeju Air Flight 2216 Crash: Bird Strike, Landing Gear Failure, and Deadly Runway Barrier Investigated
On Sunday, a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed in South Korea, killing 179 passengers; a passenger reported a bird strike moments before the crash, and video footage shows the plane's landing gear was not deployed upon impact with a concrete barrier near the runway.
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40% Bias Score
South Korean Court Approves Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
A South Korean court approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday, following his impeachment and declaration of martial law, marking the first time a sitting president faces such charges of abuse of power and inciting rebellion.
South Korean Court Approves Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
A South Korean court approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday, following his impeachment and declaration of martial law, marking the first time a sitting president faces such charges of abuse of power and inciting rebellion.
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40% Bias Score
India Achieves Space Docking Milestone
India launched its first space docking mission, SpaDeX, on January 1st, 2024, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, deploying two 220-kilogram spacecraft into a 470-km orbit to demonstrate in-space docking technology and electric power transfer, making it the fourth country to achieve this feat.
India Achieves Space Docking Milestone
India launched its first space docking mission, SpaDeX, on January 1st, 2024, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, deploying two 220-kilogram spacecraft into a 470-km orbit to demonstrate in-space docking technology and electric power transfer, making it the fourth country to achieve this feat.
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36% Bias Score