Trump Seeks Delay in TikTok Ban, Seeking 'Political Solution'
President-elect Donald Trump petitioned the Supreme Court to delay the January 19th deadline for TikTok's sale or ban, seeking a "political solution" after meeting with the CEO; a court hearing is set for January 10th.
Trump Seeks Delay in TikTok Ban, Seeking 'Political Solution'
President-elect Donald Trump petitioned the Supreme Court to delay the January 19th deadline for TikTok's sale or ban, seeking a "political solution" after meeting with the CEO; a court hearing is set for January 10th.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey's RTÜK Fines Opposition Media Ten Times More Than Pro-Government Outlets in 2024
Turkey's RTÜK fined opposition media outlets ten times more than pro-government channels in 2024, totaling 63.05 million Turkish lira in fines, reflecting a pattern of suppressing dissent and controlling the narrative, with further actions including license revocations and station closures.
Turkey's RTÜK Fines Opposition Media Ten Times More Than Pro-Government Outlets in 2024
Turkey's RTÜK fined opposition media outlets ten times more than pro-government channels in 2024, totaling 63.05 million Turkish lira in fines, reflecting a pattern of suppressing dissent and controlling the narrative, with further actions including license revocations and station closures.
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60% Bias Score
Damage to Baltic Sea Cable Spurs EU Sanctions Call
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned of Russia's shadow fleet damaging undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, citing the recent Estlink 2 power cable failure off Finland as evidence, prompting calls for further EU sanctions against over 50 vessels suspected of involvement.
Damage to Baltic Sea Cable Spurs EU Sanctions Call
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned of Russia's shadow fleet damaging undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, citing the recent Estlink 2 power cable failure off Finland as evidence, prompting calls for further EU sanctions against over 50 vessels suspected of involvement.
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48% Bias Score
Diet Quality, Not Weight, Linked to Reduced Chronic Pain
An Australian study found that higher consumption of essential foods like vegetables, fruits, and lean protein is associated with less chronic pain, regardless of body weight, suggesting dietary changes could significantly reduce pain.
Diet Quality, Not Weight, Linked to Reduced Chronic Pain
An Australian study found that higher consumption of essential foods like vegetables, fruits, and lean protein is associated with less chronic pain, regardless of body weight, suggesting dietary changes could significantly reduce pain.
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36% Bias Score
Lebanon Transfers Syrian Officials to Syria
On December 28, 2024, the Lebanese Army transferred roughly 70 Syrian individuals, including officers from the former Assad regime, to a Syrian military delegation at the Arida border crossing, following a December 10th warning from the Lebanese government to arrest any wanted officials entering the...
Lebanon Transfers Syrian Officials to Syria
On December 28, 2024, the Lebanese Army transferred roughly 70 Syrian individuals, including officers from the former Assad regime, to a Syrian military delegation at the Arida border crossing, following a December 10th warning from the Lebanese government to arrest any wanted officials entering the...
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44% Bias Score
Israel Raids Gaza Hospital, Intercepts Yemeni Missile Amidst Escalating Conflict
On December 27, 2024, Israeli forces raided Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, causing a fire and evacuating 350 people, while simultaneously intercepting a missile from Yemen after striking Houthi infrastructure; three babies died of hypothermia in Gaza amidst the conflict.
Israel Raids Gaza Hospital, Intercepts Yemeni Missile Amidst Escalating Conflict
On December 27, 2024, Israeli forces raided Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, causing a fire and evacuating 350 people, while simultaneously intercepting a missile from Yemen after striking Houthi infrastructure; three babies died of hypothermia in Gaza amidst the conflict.
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52% Bias Score
Kenya: Dozens Unlawfully Detained, Government Denies Involvement
Since June, Kenyan security forces have been accused of unlawfully detaining at least 82 people, with 29 still missing, following anti-government protests; the government denies involvement but faces mounting pressure.
Kenya: Dozens Unlawfully Detained, Government Denies Involvement
Since June, Kenyan security forces have been accused of unlawfully detaining at least 82 people, with 29 still missing, following anti-government protests; the government denies involvement but faces mounting pressure.
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44% Bias Score
Putin Apologizes to Azerbaijan for Plane Crash in Russian Airspace
On December 25th, an Azerbaijan Airlines plane en route from Baku to Grozny crashed in Russian airspace after allegedly encountering external physical and technical interference, resulting in President Putin apologizing to President Aliyev.
Putin Apologizes to Azerbaijan for Plane Crash in Russian Airspace
On December 25th, an Azerbaijan Airlines plane en route from Baku to Grozny crashed in Russian airspace after allegedly encountering external physical and technical interference, resulting in President Putin apologizing to President Aliyev.
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36% Bias Score
Germany's NRW to Open Reporting Center for Islamophobic Attacks
Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia state will establish a reporting center for Islamophobic attacks by Spring 2025, allowing anonymous reporting of incidents with referrals to police for crimes; this follows a more than doubling of anti-Muslim crimes in 2023 compared to 2022.
Germany's NRW to Open Reporting Center for Islamophobic Attacks
Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia state will establish a reporting center for Islamophobic attacks by Spring 2025, allowing anonymous reporting of incidents with referrals to police for crimes; this follows a more than doubling of anti-Muslim crimes in 2023 compared to 2022.
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28% Bias Score
Slovakia Threatens to Cut Electricity to Ukraine After Russian Gas Transit Ends
Slovakia may cut electricity to Ukraine starting January 1, 2025, if needed, due to the end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, a move impacting Slovakia's economy and potentially raising gas prices. This follows failed contract renewal talks between Russia and Ukraine, with Slovakia potentially...
Slovakia Threatens to Cut Electricity to Ukraine After Russian Gas Transit Ends
Slovakia may cut electricity to Ukraine starting January 1, 2025, if needed, due to the end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, a move impacting Slovakia's economy and potentially raising gas prices. This follows failed contract renewal talks between Russia and Ukraine, with Slovakia potentially...
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44% Bias Score
DRC Outbreak: 48 Deaths Linked to Respiratory Infections, Malaria, and Malnutrition
Between October 24 and December 16, 2023, an unknown public health event in Panzi, DRC, resulted in 48 deaths, with children under five comprising almost half the cases; WHO investigation found a combination of common respiratory infections, malaria, and malnutrition as the cause.
DRC Outbreak: 48 Deaths Linked to Respiratory Infections, Malaria, and Malnutrition
Between October 24 and December 16, 2023, an unknown public health event in Panzi, DRC, resulted in 48 deaths, with children under five comprising almost half the cases; WHO investigation found a combination of common respiratory infections, malaria, and malnutrition as the cause.
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24% Bias Score
Azerbaijani Plane Crash: Initial Reports Suggest Russian Air Defense Involvement
A passenger plane from Azerbaijan crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 people; initial reports suggest it was shot down by Russian air defenses mistaking it for a Ukrainian drone during an operation targeting drones in the region.
Azerbaijani Plane Crash: Initial Reports Suggest Russian Air Defense Involvement
A passenger plane from Azerbaijan crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 people; initial reports suggest it was shot down by Russian air defenses mistaking it for a Ukrainian drone during an operation targeting drones in the region.
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44% Bias Score