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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D Drug Cost Cap Set at $2,000 Annually Starting in 2025
The Inflation Reduction Act institutes a $2,000 annual out-of-pocket cap on Medicare Part D prescription drug costs starting in 2025, benefiting over 3 million enrollees without low-income subsidies, with this number projected to reach over 4 million by 2029; insurers will cover 60% of costs in the ...
Medicare Part D Drug Cost Cap Set at $2,000 Annually Starting in 2025
The Inflation Reduction Act institutes a $2,000 annual out-of-pocket cap on Medicare Part D prescription drug costs starting in 2025, benefiting over 3 million enrollees without low-income subsidies, with this number projected to reach over 4 million by 2029; insurers will cover 60% of costs in the ...
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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
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
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
Trinidad and Tobago Declares State of Emergency Amid Record-High Murder Rate
Trinidad and Tobago declared a state of emergency on December 2024, granting police expanded powers to address a surge in violent crime that resulted in 623 murders this year, the highest number in the nation's history, with much of the violence attributed to gang activity and the use of high-calibe...
Trinidad and Tobago Declares State of Emergency Amid Record-High Murder Rate
Trinidad and Tobago declared a state of emergency on December 2024, granting police expanded powers to address a surge in violent crime that resulted in 623 murders this year, the highest number in the nation's history, with much of the violence attributed to gang activity and the use of high-calibe...
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36% Bias Score
US Designates Detained Teacher in Russia as Wrongfully Detained
The US government has designated Marc Fogel, an American teacher serving a 14-year sentence in a Russian hard labor camp for cannabis possession, as "wrongfully detained," prompting active diplomatic efforts for his release following years of failed appeals and family pleas.
US Designates Detained Teacher in Russia as Wrongfully Detained
The US government has designated Marc Fogel, an American teacher serving a 14-year sentence in a Russian hard labor camp for cannabis possession, as "wrongfully detained," prompting active diplomatic efforts for his release following years of failed appeals and family pleas.
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56% Bias Score
Russia Shifts Military Operations from Syria to Libya
Since mid-December, Russia has significantly increased flights from its Syrian airbase to Libya's al-Khadim airbase near Benghazi, using large transport planes, to maintain its military presence in the Mediterranean and support operations in Africa following a troop and equipment withdrawal from Syr...
Russia Shifts Military Operations from Syria to Libya
Since mid-December, Russia has significantly increased flights from its Syrian airbase to Libya's al-Khadim airbase near Benghazi, using large transport planes, to maintain its military presence in the Mediterranean and support operations in Africa following a troop and equipment withdrawal from Syr...
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44% Bias Score