Five US Presidents Unite at Jimmy Carter's State Funeral
The state funeral for former US President Jimmy Carter, held January 9th at Washington National Cathedral, united five US presidents—Joe Biden, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump—along with other dignitaries, marking a rare display of bipartisan unity.
Five US Presidents Unite at Jimmy Carter's State Funeral
The state funeral for former US President Jimmy Carter, held January 9th at Washington National Cathedral, united five US presidents—Joe Biden, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump—along with other dignitaries, marking a rare display of bipartisan unity.
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36% Bias Score
Germany's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fall 3% in 2024, but Pace Slows
Germany's greenhouse gas emissions fell 3% in 2024 to 656 million tons, a record low, driven mainly by a surge in renewable energy sources that comprised 55% of electricity consumption and 62.7% of production; however, the pace of reduction slowed, and some sectors failed to meet targets.
Germany's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fall 3% in 2024, but Pace Slows
Germany's greenhouse gas emissions fell 3% in 2024 to 656 million tons, a record low, driven mainly by a surge in renewable energy sources that comprised 55% of electricity consumption and 62.7% of production; however, the pace of reduction slowed, and some sectors failed to meet targets.
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36% Bias Score
Meta to Replace Fact-Checkers with Community Notes
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta will replace fact-checkers with community notes, similar to X, starting in the US during the year, leaving the details of implementation and the future of moderation on its platforms unclear.
Meta to Replace Fact-Checkers with Community Notes
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta will replace fact-checkers with community notes, similar to X, starting in the US during the year, leaving the details of implementation and the future of moderation on its platforms unclear.
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36% Bias Score
French Mortgage Rates Plummet, Offering Significant Savings to Borrowers
French mortgage rates have fallen more than 1% since December 2023, saving borrowers substantial sums and prompting predictions of further decreases to an average of 2.5% by year-end, due to banks' competitive strategies.
French Mortgage Rates Plummet, Offering Significant Savings to Borrowers
French mortgage rates have fallen more than 1% since December 2023, saving borrowers substantial sums and prompting predictions of further decreases to an average of 2.5% by year-end, due to banks' competitive strategies.
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52% Bias Score
France Urges EU to Act Against Musk's Interference in European Politics
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot urged the European Commission to firmly counter foreign interference in European public debate, particularly from Elon Musk and Donald Trump's threats toward Greenland, warning that France might take independent action if the Commission fails to act decisivel...
France Urges EU to Act Against Musk's Interference in European Politics
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot urged the European Commission to firmly counter foreign interference in European public debate, particularly from Elon Musk and Donald Trump's threats toward Greenland, warning that France might take independent action if the Commission fails to act decisivel...
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52% Bias Score
Trump seeks to block release of report on federal indictments before inauguration
Donald Trump is legally challenging the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on two federal indictments, arguing for its suppression before his January 20th inauguration, citing concerns about fairness and a smooth transition; the Justice Department will decide on public release by January...
Trump seeks to block release of report on federal indictments before inauguration
Donald Trump is legally challenging the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on two federal indictments, arguing for its suppression before his January 20th inauguration, citing concerns about fairness and a smooth transition; the Justice Department will decide on public release by January...
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40% Bias Score
UK Unveils Unprecedented Sanctions Against Migrant Smuggling Networks
The UK unveiled a pioneering sanctions regime against migrant smuggling networks following a 25% surge in Channel crossings in 2024 (36,816 arrivals), causing at least 76 deaths; Prime Minister Starmer and President Macron will discuss this issue.
UK Unveils Unprecedented Sanctions Against Migrant Smuggling Networks
The UK unveiled a pioneering sanctions regime against migrant smuggling networks following a 25% surge in Channel crossings in 2024 (36,816 arrivals), causing at least 76 deaths; Prime Minister Starmer and President Macron will discuss this issue.
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40% Bias Score
4,000-Year-Old Tombs and Hatshepsut Artifacts Unearthed in Luxor
A three-year excavation in Luxor's Deir El-Bahari unearthed 4,000-year-old tombs of high officials, remarkably preserved artwork from Queen Hatshepsut's era, and ceremonial tools, shedding light on ancient Egyptian rituals and royal power.
4,000-Year-Old Tombs and Hatshepsut Artifacts Unearthed in Luxor
A three-year excavation in Luxor's Deir El-Bahari unearthed 4,000-year-old tombs of high officials, remarkably preserved artwork from Queen Hatshepsut's era, and ceremonial tools, shedding light on ancient Egyptian rituals and royal power.
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32% Bias Score
French Gender Pay Gap: Systemic Issues Beyond the 4% Statistic
A 2021 French study reveals a 4% gender pay gap for comparable jobs, but an overall 24% gap in the private sector; Marie Donzel's book, "Les Inégalités justifiées," analyzes the systemic reasons behind this discrepancy, focusing on part-time work and career interruptions for women.
French Gender Pay Gap: Systemic Issues Beyond the 4% Statistic
A 2021 French study reveals a 4% gender pay gap for comparable jobs, but an overall 24% gap in the private sector; Marie Donzel's book, "Les Inégalités justifiées," analyzes the systemic reasons behind this discrepancy, focusing on part-time work and career interruptions for women.
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48% Bias Score
U.S. Accuses Sudan's RSF of Genocide, Imposes Sanctions
The United States formally accused Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of genocide on January 7th, 2024, imposing sanctions on their leader, Mohammed Hamdan Daglo, due to systematic killings and rapes based on ethnicity; this is the ninth time the U.S. has declared genocide.
U.S. Accuses Sudan's RSF of Genocide, Imposes Sanctions
The United States formally accused Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of genocide on January 7th, 2024, imposing sanctions on their leader, Mohammed Hamdan Daglo, due to systematic killings and rapes based on ethnicity; this is the ninth time the U.S. has declared genocide.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Appeals to Supreme Court to Halt Sentencing in Stormy Daniels Case
Donald Trump, ten days from his inauguration, appealed to the Supreme Court to halt his sentencing in the Stormy Daniels hush-money case, arguing presidential immunity, facing a Friday hearing in New York.
Trump Appeals to Supreme Court to Halt Sentencing in Stormy Daniels Case
Donald Trump, ten days from his inauguration, appealed to the Supreme Court to halt his sentencing in the Stormy Daniels hush-money case, arguing presidential immunity, facing a Friday hearing in New York.
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40% Bias Score
Death of Jean-Marie Le Pen: Legacy of Far-Right Politics Endures
Jean-Marie Le Pen, a highly controversial French politician, died on January 7th at age 96, leaving behind a legacy of anti-Semitism, racism, and far-right politics that continues to impact his daughter Marine Le Pen's Rassemblement National party.
Death of Jean-Marie Le Pen: Legacy of Far-Right Politics Endures
Jean-Marie Le Pen, a highly controversial French politician, died on January 7th at age 96, leaving behind a legacy of anti-Semitism, racism, and far-right politics that continues to impact his daughter Marine Le Pen's Rassemblement National party.
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68% Bias Score