Syria Postpones Elections for Up to Four Years
Syria's de facto leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, announced a potential four-year delay in elections, prioritizing the drafting of a new constitution and infrastructure development following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime in December 2024; this decision follows a series of diplomatic meetings wit...
Syria Postpones Elections for Up to Four Years
Syria's de facto leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, announced a potential four-year delay in elections, prioritizing the drafting of a new constitution and infrastructure development following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime in December 2024; this decision follows a series of diplomatic meetings wit...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Photographer Documents End of an Era at Kazakhstan's Baikonur Cosmodrome
Photographer Andrew McConnell documented the return of Russian Soyuz spacecraft to the Kazakh steppe, capturing the contrast between astronauts' landings and the reactions of local villagers, highlighting the historical significance of Baikonur Cosmodrome and the changing landscape of global space e...
Photographer Documents End of an Era at Kazakhstan's Baikonur Cosmodrome
Photographer Andrew McConnell documented the return of Russian Soyuz spacecraft to the Kazakh steppe, capturing the contrast between astronauts' landings and the reactions of local villagers, highlighting the historical significance of Baikonur Cosmodrome and the changing landscape of global space e...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Seventeen Appeal Convictions in Pelicot Mass Rape Case
In a landmark French trial, 51 men were convicted of rape or sexual assault for repeatedly raping Gisèle Pelicot over nearly 10 years, following her husband's orchestration. Seventeen men are appealing their convictions.
Seventeen Appeal Convictions in Pelicot Mass Rape Case
In a landmark French trial, 51 men were convicted of rape or sexual assault for repeatedly raping Gisèle Pelicot over nearly 10 years, following her husband's orchestration. Seventeen men are appealing their convictions.
Progress
16% Bias Score
US Housing Slump Deepens in 2024; 2025 Outlook Remains Uncertain
America's housing market experienced a deep slump in 2024, marked by record-high home prices (median $406,100 in November), low inventory, and high mortgage rates (6.85% average 30-year fixed rate last week), creating significant affordability challenges for buyers and renters.
US Housing Slump Deepens in 2024; 2025 Outlook Remains Uncertain
America's housing market experienced a deep slump in 2024, marked by record-high home prices (median $406,100 in November), low inventory, and high mortgage rates (6.85% average 30-year fixed rate last week), creating significant affordability challenges for buyers and renters.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Germany Accuses Musk of Election Meddling Through AfD Endorsement
The German government accused Elon Musk of attempting to sway its upcoming election by endorsing the AfD, a far-right party under domestic intelligence surveillance for suspected right-wing extremism, via a Welt am Sonntag opinion piece and X posts, prompting condemnation from German politicians.
Germany Accuses Musk of Election Meddling Through AfD Endorsement
The German government accused Elon Musk of attempting to sway its upcoming election by endorsing the AfD, a far-right party under domestic intelligence surveillance for suspected right-wing extremism, via a Welt am Sonntag opinion piece and X posts, prompting condemnation from German politicians.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Georgian Protests Erupt Amidst EU Membership Suspension and US Sanctions
Massive protests erupted in Tbilisi, Georgia on Saturday night against the ruling Georgian Dream party's actions, including the inauguration of a new president and the suspension of Georgia's EU membership bid until 2028, further fueled by US sanctions against the party's founder, Bidzina Ivanishvil...
Georgian Protests Erupt Amidst EU Membership Suspension and US Sanctions
Massive protests erupted in Tbilisi, Georgia on Saturday night against the ruling Georgian Dream party's actions, including the inauguration of a new president and the suspension of Georgia's EU membership bid until 2028, further fueled by US sanctions against the party's founder, Bidzina Ivanishvil...
Progress
16% Bias Score
Rise in Underage Nicotine Pouch Use Spurs Health Concerns
Nicotine pouches, such as Zyn, are increasingly used by children despite being for adults 21+, due to discreet use, online marketing, and flavors; the CDC reports 890,000 middle and high schoolers use them, raising health concerns and prompting regulatory action.
Rise in Underage Nicotine Pouch Use Spurs Health Concerns
Nicotine pouches, such as Zyn, are increasingly used by children despite being for adults 21+, due to discreet use, online marketing, and flavors; the CDC reports 890,000 middle and high schoolers use them, raising health concerns and prompting regulatory action.
Progress
32% Bias Score
2024: Incumbent Governments Face Unprecedented Defeats
The 2024 election cycle saw an unprecedented number of incumbent governing parties in developed countries lose vote share due to high inflation and changing voter expectations, marking a shift in global political dynamics.
2024: Incumbent Governments Face Unprecedented Defeats
The 2024 election cycle saw an unprecedented number of incumbent governing parties in developed countries lose vote share due to high inflation and changing voter expectations, marking a shift in global political dynamics.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Carter's Death Creates Logistical Challenges for January 2025 Inauguration
Former US President Jimmy Carter passed away on February 18, 2023, and his state funeral is planned for January 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C., coinciding with the convening of a new Congress, election certification, and the inauguration of a new president, creating significant logistical and security...
Carter's Death Creates Logistical Challenges for January 2025 Inauguration
Former US President Jimmy Carter passed away on February 18, 2023, and his state funeral is planned for January 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C., coinciding with the convening of a new Congress, election certification, and the inauguration of a new president, creating significant logistical and security...
Progress
20% Bias Score
Georgia School Shooting: Four Dead, Father Also Indicted
On September 4, a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, resulted in four deaths and seven injuries; 14-year-old Colt Gray and his father, Colin Gray, face multiple murder charges, with Colin accused of providing Colt with the weapon.
Georgia School Shooting: Four Dead, Father Also Indicted
On September 4, a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, resulted in four deaths and seven injuries; 14-year-old Colt Gray and his father, Colin Gray, face multiple murder charges, with Colin accused of providing Colt with the weapon.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Linda Lavin, "Alice" Star, Dies at 87
Tony and Golden Globe-winning actress Linda Lavin died Sunday at age 87 from complications of lung cancer; her career spanned stage, screen, and television, notably starring in the sitcom "Alice" for nine seasons.
Linda Lavin, "Alice" Star, Dies at 87
Tony and Golden Globe-winning actress Linda Lavin died Sunday at age 87 from complications of lung cancer; her career spanned stage, screen, and television, notably starring in the sitcom "Alice" for nine seasons.
Progress
12% Bias Score
Ruto Promises to Halt Abductions of Critics in Kenya
Kenyan President William Ruto promised to end the abductions of at least 82 government critics, reversing his earlier stance of denying the disappearances that followed youth-led protests in June against a new finance bill; however, at least 29 people remain missing, and the government hasn't taken ...
Ruto Promises to Halt Abductions of Critics in Kenya
Kenyan President William Ruto promised to end the abductions of at least 82 government critics, reversing his earlier stance of denying the disappearances that followed youth-led protests in June against a new finance bill; however, at least 29 people remain missing, and the government hasn't taken ...
Progress
48% Bias Score