Salvaged Oil Tanker Averts Major Environmental Disaster in Red Sea
The oil tanker MV Sounion, carrying one million barrels of crude oil and attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea on August 21st, 2024, has been successfully salvaged after a three-week operation involving extinguishing fires, repairing the hull, and removing the oil, preventing a major environmenta...
Salvaged Oil Tanker Averts Major Environmental Disaster in Red Sea
The oil tanker MV Sounion, carrying one million barrels of crude oil and attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea on August 21st, 2024, has been successfully salvaged after a three-week operation involving extinguishing fires, repairing the hull, and removing the oil, preventing a major environmenta...
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40% Bias Score
Venezuela's Urrutia to Return Amidst Arrest Warrant, International Scrutiny
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo GonzƔlez Urrutia, declared the winner by the opposition but not officially, is returning to Venezuela this Friday, despite an arrest warrant, amidst international pressure and escalating political tensions.
Venezuela's Urrutia to Return Amidst Arrest Warrant, International Scrutiny
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo GonzƔlez Urrutia, declared the winner by the opposition but not officially, is returning to Venezuela this Friday, despite an arrest warrant, amidst international pressure and escalating political tensions.
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56% Bias Score
EU Prioritizes Early Contact with Trump Administration Amidst Trade and Security Concerns
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration due to illness but plans early contact with his administration to discuss trade, energy, and security issues, particularly concerning potential US tariffs and increased LNG imports to offset them.
EU Prioritizes Early Contact with Trump Administration Amidst Trade and Security Concerns
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration due to illness but plans early contact with his administration to discuss trade, energy, and security issues, particularly concerning potential US tariffs and increased LNG imports to offset them.
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44% Bias Score
Austria's Far-Right Poised for Power Amidst Mass Protests
Following failed coalition talks, Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FpĆ), led by Herbert Kickl, is set to form a government, prompting 25,000 protestors to demonstrate in Vienna against this outcome. The ĆVP party will now enter coalition talks with FpĆ despite initially opposing Kickl.
Austria's Far-Right Poised for Power Amidst Mass Protests
Following failed coalition talks, Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FpĆ), led by Herbert Kickl, is set to form a government, prompting 25,000 protestors to demonstrate in Vienna against this outcome. The ĆVP party will now enter coalition talks with FpĆ despite initially opposing Kickl.
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44% Bias Score
EU Warns Meta Over Content Moderation Changes
Meta's plan to replace fact-checking with community-based content ratings on Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram has raised concerns in the EU, prompting the European Commission to emphasize the importance of compliance with the Digital Services Act, warning of potential fines up to 6% of global annua...
EU Warns Meta Over Content Moderation Changes
Meta's plan to replace fact-checking with community-based content ratings on Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram has raised concerns in the EU, prompting the European Commission to emphasize the importance of compliance with the Digital Services Act, warning of potential fines up to 6% of global annua...
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44% Bias Score
Devastating California Winter Wildfires Fueled by Climate Change
Southern California is battling its worst winter wildfires in four decades, fueled by 100mph Santa Ana winds, extreme drought, and abundant dry vegetation after recent rains, resulting in potentially $57 billion in damages and highlighting the impact of climate change.
Devastating California Winter Wildfires Fueled by Climate Change
Southern California is battling its worst winter wildfires in four decades, fueled by 100mph Santa Ana winds, extreme drought, and abundant dry vegetation after recent rains, resulting in potentially $57 billion in damages and highlighting the impact of climate change.
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36% Bias Score
Microreactors: A Promising but Challenging Clean Energy Solution
The rising popularity of microreactors, smaller and safer nuclear reactors, offers a cleaner energy alternative for various sectors, replacing traditional fossil fuel generators while tackling climate change; however, challenges including waste disposal and high initial costs remain.
Microreactors: A Promising but Challenging Clean Energy Solution
The rising popularity of microreactors, smaller and safer nuclear reactors, offers a cleaner energy alternative for various sectors, replacing traditional fossil fuel generators while tackling climate change; however, challenges including waste disposal and high initial costs remain.
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44% Bias Score
Netanyahu's War: Corruption, Gaza, and "The Bibi Files
The Bibi Files," a documentary about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, alleges that his corruption and abuse of power are directly linked to the prolongation of the Gaza war. The film, initially blocked in Israel, is now available on various platforms and nominated for an Oscar.
Netanyahu's War: Corruption, Gaza, and "The Bibi Files
The Bibi Files," a documentary about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, alleges that his corruption and abuse of power are directly linked to the prolongation of the Gaza war. The film, initially blocked in Israel, is now available on various platforms and nominated for an Oscar.
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64% Bias Score
Waste-Derived Material Enables Sustainable Battery Technology
Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a method to convert triphenylphosphine oxide (TPPO), a pharmaceutical waste product, into an energy storage agent for redox flow batteries, offering a more sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries and mitigating the environmental impact of...
Waste-Derived Material Enables Sustainable Battery Technology
Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a method to convert triphenylphosphine oxide (TPPO), a pharmaceutical waste product, into an energy storage agent for redox flow batteries, offering a more sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries and mitigating the environmental impact of...
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44% Bias Score
Post-Assad Syria: A Race Against Time for Stabilization Through Infrastructure Investment
A post-Assad Syria faces a race against time for stabilization, with the EU, Turkey, and Gulf states planning massive infrastructure investmentsāincluding railways and airportsāto prevent renewed conflict and promote regional integration, while learning from past mistakes in Iraq.
Post-Assad Syria: A Race Against Time for Stabilization Through Infrastructure Investment
A post-Assad Syria faces a race against time for stabilization, with the EU, Turkey, and Gulf states planning massive infrastructure investmentsāincluding railways and airportsāto prevent renewed conflict and promote regional integration, while learning from past mistakes in Iraq.
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36% Bias Score
Germany's New Tribunal for Nazi-Looted Art Faces Criticism
Germany established a new arbitration tribunal for Nazi-looted art restitution, allowing unilateral appeals to address past obstacles. This replaces the Advisory Commission, sparking criticism due to its potential exclusion of victims who sold assets under duress and a lack of public discussion rega...
Germany's New Tribunal for Nazi-Looted Art Faces Criticism
Germany established a new arbitration tribunal for Nazi-looted art restitution, allowing unilateral appeals to address past obstacles. This replaces the Advisory Commission, sparking criticism due to its potential exclusion of victims who sold assets under duress and a lack of public discussion rega...
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52% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires Kill Five, Cause Widespread Destruction
Devastating wildfires near Los Angeles have killed at least five people, destroyed over 1,000 buildings, and forced 130,000 evacuations; President Biden canceled his Italy trip due to the emergency.
Los Angeles Wildfires Kill Five, Cause Widespread Destruction
Devastating wildfires near Los Angeles have killed at least five people, destroyed over 1,000 buildings, and forced 130,000 evacuations; President Biden canceled his Italy trip due to the emergency.
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40% Bias Score