TikTok Banned in US; Trump Promises Solution
On Saturday, a US law banning TikTok went into effect, making the app inaccessible due to concerns about Chinese access to user data and potential manipulation. Incoming President Trump stated he will work towards a solution to reinstate TikTok, with various companies offering significant sums for i...
TikTok Banned in US; Trump Promises Solution
On Saturday, a US law banning TikTok went into effect, making the app inaccessible due to concerns about Chinese access to user data and potential manipulation. Incoming President Trump stated he will work towards a solution to reinstate TikTok, with various companies offering significant sums for i...
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48% Bias Score
ECB Warns of Likely US Trade War, Predicting Negative Eurozone Impact
A senior ECB official warns of a highly probable trade war with the US under President Trump, citing planned tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and potentially China, leading to higher import prices and reduced economic activity in the Eurozone.
ECB Warns of Likely US Trade War, Predicting Negative Eurozone Impact
A senior ECB official warns of a highly probable trade war with the US under President Trump, citing planned tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and potentially China, leading to higher import prices and reduced economic activity in the Eurozone.
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40% Bias Score
US Sues Southwest Airlines for Chronic Flight Delays
The US Department of Transportation sued Southwest Airlines for chronically delayed flights between Chicago-Oakland and Baltimore-Cleveland between April and August 2022, totaling 180 disruptions, with the government seeking maximum civil penalties.
US Sues Southwest Airlines for Chronic Flight Delays
The US Department of Transportation sued Southwest Airlines for chronically delayed flights between Chicago-Oakland and Baltimore-Cleveland between April and August 2022, totaling 180 disruptions, with the government seeking maximum civil penalties.
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52% Bias Score
Twitch Charity Marathon Raises Funds for Médecins Sans Frontières
Twitch streamer Aminematué organized "Stream for Humanity" on January 17th, 2025, a charity marathon with 25 other streamers raising funds for Médecins Sans Frontières to support Palestine, the DRC, Sudan, and Lebanon, showcasing a growing trend of successful online charity events significantly impa...
Twitch Charity Marathon Raises Funds for Médecins Sans Frontières
Twitch streamer Aminematué organized "Stream for Humanity" on January 17th, 2025, a charity marathon with 25 other streamers raising funds for Médecins Sans Frontières to support Palestine, the DRC, Sudan, and Lebanon, showcasing a growing trend of successful online charity events significantly impa...
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56% Bias Score
EU Investigates X Over Musk's Alleged Influence on German Elections
The European Commission opened an investigation into X's recommendation algorithms on December 18, 2023, prompted by Elon Musk's support for Germany's far-right AfD party and concerns about the platform's potential influence on the upcoming German elections; the investigation demands access to X's i...
EU Investigates X Over Musk's Alleged Influence on German Elections
The European Commission opened an investigation into X's recommendation algorithms on December 18, 2023, prompted by Elon Musk's support for Germany's far-right AfD party and concerns about the platform's potential influence on the upcoming German elections; the investigation demands access to X's i...
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48% Bias Score
China's Economy Slows to 5% Growth in 2024
China's 2024 economic growth slowed to 5%, its weakest pace in three decades (excluding Covid), despite record exports, due to a persistent real estate crisis, weak domestic consumption, and trade tensions; the government plans further stimulus measures in 2025.
China's Economy Slows to 5% Growth in 2024
China's 2024 economic growth slowed to 5%, its weakest pace in three decades (excluding Covid), despite record exports, due to a persistent real estate crisis, weak domestic consumption, and trade tensions; the government plans further stimulus measures in 2025.
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44% Bias Score
French App Facilitates Mass Exodus from X Amidst Content Moderation Concerns
A French citizens' science project, "HelloQuitteX," helps X users migrate to alternative platforms like Bluesky or Mastodon due to concerns over content moderation and algorithmic bias, with over 5000 users registered in a week for a planned January 20th exodus.
French App Facilitates Mass Exodus from X Amidst Content Moderation Concerns
A French citizens' science project, "HelloQuitteX," helps X users migrate to alternative platforms like Bluesky or Mastodon due to concerns over content moderation and algorithmic bias, with over 5000 users registered in a week for a planned January 20th exodus.
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48% Bias Score
Trump-Branded Cryptocurrency Reaches \$6 Billion Market Cap
Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, "Trump," a meme coin with no economic utility, which reached a \$6 billion market cap within hours of its release; 200 million tokens were initially released, with 800 million more planned over three years.
Trump-Branded Cryptocurrency Reaches \$6 Billion Market Cap
Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, "Trump," a meme coin with no economic utility, which reached a \$6 billion market cap within hours of its release; 200 million tokens were initially released, with 800 million more planned over three years.
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40% Bias Score
France Considers Seven Hours of Unpaid Annual Work to Fund Social Security
The French government is considering a proposal to require seven additional hours of unpaid annual work from employees to help fund the social security system, aiming for €2 billion in additional revenue by March 1st, 2025, despite previous rejection.
France Considers Seven Hours of Unpaid Annual Work to Fund Social Security
The French government is considering a proposal to require seven additional hours of unpaid annual work from employees to help fund the social security system, aiming for €2 billion in additional revenue by March 1st, 2025, despite previous rejection.
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52% Bias Score
Grand Est Region Deactivates X Accounts Over Misinformation Concerns
French regional president Franck Leroy deactivated his and his region's X accounts due to concerns about Elon Musk's support for neo-Nazis, X's algorithms promoting fake news and conspiracy theories, and the platform's role in influencing democratic processes, citing the annulment of Romania's presi...
Grand Est Region Deactivates X Accounts Over Misinformation Concerns
French regional president Franck Leroy deactivated his and his region's X accounts due to concerns about Elon Musk's support for neo-Nazis, X's algorithms promoting fake news and conspiracy theories, and the platform's role in influencing democratic processes, citing the annulment of Romania's presi...
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Inauguration Fundraising Surpasses \$200 Million, Breaking Records
Former US President Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration has already raised \$200 million in donations, exceeding previous records by a significant margin, largely due to substantial contributions from tech CEOs seeking to cultivate relationships with his administration; this trend highlights the si...
Trump's Inauguration Fundraising Surpasses \$200 Million, Breaking Records
Former US President Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration has already raised \$200 million in donations, exceeding previous records by a significant margin, largely due to substantial contributions from tech CEOs seeking to cultivate relationships with his administration; this trend highlights the si...
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Delayed Amid Supreme Court Ruling and Shifting Political Landscape
The US Supreme Court upheld a ban on TikTok, but the Justice Department delayed enforcement, allowing time to sever ties with ByteDance and sell US operations. President Biden deferred the decision to Trump, who has changed his stance since 2020.
TikTok Ban Delayed Amid Supreme Court Ruling and Shifting Political Landscape
The US Supreme Court upheld a ban on TikTok, but the Justice Department delayed enforcement, allowing time to sever ties with ByteDance and sell US operations. President Biden deferred the decision to Trump, who has changed his stance since 2020.
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52% Bias Score