Eight Years of Disinformation: Russia's Enduring Impact on Western Elections
For eight years, sophisticated disinformation campaigns, including Russian interference, have impacted Western elections, using social media to spread hate speech and influence voters; current content moderation is proving insufficient.
Eight Years of Disinformation: Russia's Enduring Impact on Western Elections
For eight years, sophisticated disinformation campaigns, including Russian interference, have impacted Western elections, using social media to spread hate speech and influence voters; current content moderation is proving insufficient.
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40% Bias Score
Romania Annuls Presidential Election Due to Russian Interference
Romania's Constitutional Court annulled the first round of presidential elections due to proven Russian interference, prompting a re-run and raising concerns about global election security and the influence of foreign powers.
Romania Annuls Presidential Election Due to Russian Interference
Romania's Constitutional Court annulled the first round of presidential elections due to proven Russian interference, prompting a re-run and raising concerns about global election security and the influence of foreign powers.
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40% Bias Score
US Investigates Spain Over Denial of Port Access to Ships Carrying Arms to Israel
The US is investigating Spain for denying port access to ships carrying weapons to Israel, potentially imposing millions in fines per incident; this follows Spain's policy change after the October 2023 Gaza conflict escalation.
US Investigates Spain Over Denial of Port Access to Ships Carrying Arms to Israel
The US is investigating Spain for denying port access to ships carrying weapons to Israel, potentially imposing millions in fines per incident; this follows Spain's policy change after the October 2023 Gaza conflict escalation.
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48% Bias Score
Matthei Resigns as Mayor to Focus on Presidential Campaign
Evelyn Matthei, the frontrunner in polls for the 2025 Chilean presidential election, resigned as mayor of Providencia on Friday to focus on her campaign, handing over the position to Jaime Bellolio. She emphasized pragmatism and dialogue in her farewell speech.
Matthei Resigns as Mayor to Focus on Presidential Campaign
Evelyn Matthei, the frontrunner in polls for the 2025 Chilean presidential election, resigned as mayor of Providencia on Friday to focus on her campaign, handing over the position to Jaime Bellolio. She emphasized pragmatism and dialogue in her farewell speech.
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44% Bias Score
Expert in Intellectual Property Rights Appointed to Lead Instituto Autor
Juana Escudero, a lawyer specializing in intellectual property rights, was appointed director of projects at Instituto Autor, highlighting the growing importance of protecting authors' rights in the digital age, especially given challenges like AI and the need for robust local cultural initiatives.
Expert in Intellectual Property Rights Appointed to Lead Instituto Autor
Juana Escudero, a lawyer specializing in intellectual property rights, was appointed director of projects at Instituto Autor, highlighting the growing importance of protecting authors' rights in the digital age, especially given challenges like AI and the need for robust local cultural initiatives.
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24% Bias Score
US Court Upholds Law Allowing TikTok Ban
A US appeals court upheld a law allowing a TikTok ban in the US unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, sells it by January 19th, citing national security concerns over data access and algorithm manipulation; ByteDance argues this violates free speech.
US Court Upholds Law Allowing TikTok Ban
A US appeals court upheld a law allowing a TikTok ban in the US unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, sells it by January 19th, citing national security concerns over data access and algorithm manipulation; ByteDance argues this violates free speech.
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44% Bias Score
UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder: Suspect Flees NYC After Greyhound Bus Trip
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in New York City on Wednesday; police believe the suspect, who arrived by bus from Atlanta and used a fake ID, fled the city via the same route, after being identified through hours of security footage analysis, and leaving behind a distincti...
UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder: Suspect Flees NYC After Greyhound Bus Trip
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in New York City on Wednesday; police believe the suspect, who arrived by bus from Atlanta and used a fake ID, fled the city via the same route, after being identified through hours of security footage analysis, and leaving behind a distincti...
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36% Bias Score
Cormac McCarthy's Secret 50-Year Relationship with a Teenager Revealed
In 1976, 16-year-old Augusta Britt met 42-year-old author Cormac McCarthy, beginning a nearly 50-year relationship that involved a cross-border escape from an abusive home, FBI scrutiny, and became public after Britt's recent revelation.
Cormac McCarthy's Secret 50-Year Relationship with a Teenager Revealed
In 1976, 16-year-old Augusta Britt met 42-year-old author Cormac McCarthy, beginning a nearly 50-year relationship that involved a cross-border escape from an abusive home, FBI scrutiny, and became public after Britt's recent revelation.
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64% Bias Score
3,300 kilos of cocaine seized from Venezuelan fishing vessel near Canary Islands
On December 29th, authorities intercepted a Venezuelan fishing vessel carrying 3,300 kilos of cocaine approximately 1,852 kilometers west of the Canary Islands; eleven crew members were arrested, and the vessel sank.
3,300 kilos of cocaine seized from Venezuelan fishing vessel near Canary Islands
On December 29th, authorities intercepted a Venezuelan fishing vessel carrying 3,300 kilos of cocaine approximately 1,852 kilometers west of the Canary Islands; eleven crew members were arrested, and the vessel sank.
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24% Bias Score
Sheinbaum Demands Salinas Pay 30 Billion Pesos in Back Taxes
Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum publicly warned Ricardo Salinas Pliego, head of Grupo Salinas, that he must pay over 30 billion pesos in back taxes, escalating their conflict amidst Salinas's criticism of the Mexican government from Argentina, where he participated in a far-right CPAC event.
Sheinbaum Demands Salinas Pay 30 Billion Pesos in Back Taxes
Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum publicly warned Ricardo Salinas Pliego, head of Grupo Salinas, that he must pay over 30 billion pesos in back taxes, escalating their conflict amidst Salinas's criticism of the Mexican government from Argentina, where he participated in a far-right CPAC event.
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Advance on Homs Amidst Regime Weakness
Rebel forces in Syria are rapidly advancing toward Homs, seizing numerous towns after capturing Hama, prompting the Syrian regime to fortify Damascus and Latakia, while China and Russia urge their citizens to evacuate.
Syrian Rebels Advance on Homs Amidst Regime Weakness
Rebel forces in Syria are rapidly advancing toward Homs, seizing numerous towns after capturing Hama, prompting the Syrian regime to fortify Damascus and Latakia, while China and Russia urge their citizens to evacuate.
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60% Bias Score
FIFA Club World Cup Draw: Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid's Group Stage Opponents Revealed
The inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup, taking place in the US from June 15-July 13, 2025, had its group stage draw in Florida, pairing Real Madrid against Al Hilal, Pachuca, and Salzburg, and Atlético Madrid against PSG, Botafogo, and Seattle Sounders; DAZN will provide free broadcasts.
FIFA Club World Cup Draw: Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid's Group Stage Opponents Revealed
The inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup, taking place in the US from June 15-July 13, 2025, had its group stage draw in Florida, pairing Real Madrid against Al Hilal, Pachuca, and Salzburg, and Atlético Madrid against PSG, Botafogo, and Seattle Sounders; DAZN will provide free broadcasts.
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40% Bias Score