TikTok Temporarily Blocked in US Amidst Legal Battle and Acquisition Offers
A US law banning TikTok took effect on January 19th, temporarily suspending service for 170 million users, although President Trump may grant a 90-day reprieve after assuming office on Monday, following discussions with the Chinese president and amid multiple acquisition offers.
TikTok Temporarily Blocked in US Amidst Legal Battle and Acquisition Offers
A US law banning TikTok took effect on January 19th, temporarily suspending service for 170 million users, although President Trump may grant a 90-day reprieve after assuming office on Monday, following discussions with the Chinese president and amid multiple acquisition offers.
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44% Bias Score
Migrant Exploitation at the US-Mexico Border Reaches Multi-Billion Dollar Levels
A 26-year-old Honduran woman paid $250 to cross the Mexico-Guatemala border, illustrating the multi-billion dollar human trafficking industry exploiting migrants heading to the U.S. before Donald Trump's inauguration, with cartels and corrupt officials exacerbating the problem.
Migrant Exploitation at the US-Mexico Border Reaches Multi-Billion Dollar Levels
A 26-year-old Honduran woman paid $250 to cross the Mexico-Guatemala border, illustrating the multi-billion dollar human trafficking industry exploiting migrants heading to the U.S. before Donald Trump's inauguration, with cartels and corrupt officials exacerbating the problem.
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44% Bias Score
Oncologist's Methylene Blue Cancer Claim Sparks Warnings and Investigation
Dr. Laurent Schwartz, a Parisian oncologist, controversially claims methylene blue cures cancer, a claim rejected by the scientific community, leading to investigations and warnings against its use due to its inefficacy and potential harm.
Oncologist's Methylene Blue Cancer Claim Sparks Warnings and Investigation
Dr. Laurent Schwartz, a Parisian oncologist, controversially claims methylene blue cures cancer, a claim rejected by the scientific community, leading to investigations and warnings against its use due to its inefficacy and potential harm.
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48% Bias Score
Serbian Students Protest After Train Station Collapse
Following the November collapse of a train station canopy in Novi Sad, killing 15, Serbian students launched sustained protests, including university blockades, demanding justice and criticizing insufficient media coverage; thirteen individuals, including a former minister, have been indicted.
Serbian Students Protest After Train Station Collapse
Following the November collapse of a train station canopy in Novi Sad, killing 15, Serbian students launched sustained protests, including university blockades, demanding justice and criticizing insufficient media coverage; thirteen individuals, including a former minister, have been indicted.
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44% Bias Score
China's Export Surge Threatens Global Competitors
China's export surge in 2024, fueled by manufacturing overcapacity, creates a record trade surplus, threatening global competitors, particularly in Europe, while prompting China to seek new markets in the global South, potentially leading to increased investment in those regions.
China's Export Surge Threatens Global Competitors
China's export surge in 2024, fueled by manufacturing overcapacity, creates a record trade surplus, threatening global competitors, particularly in Europe, while prompting China to seek new markets in the global South, potentially leading to increased investment in those regions.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Kayfabe Presidency: Blurring Reality and Performance in Political Communication
Donald Trump's January 20, 2021, inauguration is analyzed through the lens of professional wrestling's "kayfabe" concept, revealing how his supporters interpret his often contradictory statements as performance rather than literal truth, thus contributing to his political success.
Trump's Kayfabe Presidency: Blurring Reality and Performance in Political Communication
Donald Trump's January 20, 2021, inauguration is analyzed through the lens of professional wrestling's "kayfabe" concept, revealing how his supporters interpret his often contradictory statements as performance rather than literal truth, thus contributing to his political success.
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36% Bias Score
TikTok Banned in US; Trump Promises Solution
Due to a US law mandating its sale by its Chinese owner ByteDance, TikTok became inaccessible to its nearly 170 million American users on January 18th; however, incoming President Trump stated he would work towards a solution, potentially a 90-day delay.
TikTok Banned in US; Trump Promises Solution
Due to a US law mandating its sale by its Chinese owner ByteDance, TikTok became inaccessible to its nearly 170 million American users on January 18th; however, incoming President Trump stated he would work towards a solution, potentially a 90-day delay.
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52% Bias Score
French Greens Reject No-Confidence Motion After Government Negotiations
Following negotiations with the French government, the Green Party, led by Marine Tondelier, ultimately voted against a motion of no confidence due to internal divisions and strategic calculations, despite initial optimism from some party members. This decision highlights the complex dynamics within...
French Greens Reject No-Confidence Motion After Government Negotiations
Following negotiations with the French government, the Green Party, led by Marine Tondelier, ultimately voted against a motion of no confidence due to internal divisions and strategic calculations, despite initial optimism from some party members. This decision highlights the complex dynamics within...
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52% Bias Score
Visale: A Free Guarantee for French Landlords Against Rental Defaults
French landlords can use Visale, a free guarantee from Action Logement, to secure rental income; it covers up to 36 months of unpaid rent and repair costs (up to 2 months), but has eligibility criteria for tenants (age, income, rent amount) and requires specific claim procedures.
Visale: A Free Guarantee for French Landlords Against Rental Defaults
French landlords can use Visale, a free guarantee from Action Logement, to secure rental income; it covers up to 36 months of unpaid rent and repair costs (up to 2 months), but has eligibility criteria for tenants (age, income, rent amount) and requires specific claim procedures.
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48% Bias Score
Veteran Civil Servant to Lead French Pension Reform Talks
French Prime Minister François Bayrou appointed 73-year-old Jean-Jacques Marette to lead a three-month discussion on the 2023 pension reform, aiming for an agreement between social partners by late May, despite opposition from labor unions and support from employers.
Veteran Civil Servant to Lead French Pension Reform Talks
French Prime Minister François Bayrou appointed 73-year-old Jean-Jacques Marette to lead a three-month discussion on the 2023 pension reform, aiming for an agreement between social partners by late May, despite opposition from labor unions and support from employers.
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36% Bias Score
ICE to Conduct Large-Scale Undocumented Immigrant Arrests
ICE plans "Operation Safeguard," starting January 22nd, to arrest undocumented immigrants in sanctuary cities like Chicago, despite local resistance; the operation's scale and effectiveness remain uncertain.
ICE to Conduct Large-Scale Undocumented Immigrant Arrests
ICE plans "Operation Safeguard," starting January 22nd, to arrest undocumented immigrants in sanctuary cities like Chicago, despite local resistance; the operation's scale and effectiveness remain uncertain.
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56% Bias Score
Monfils's Upset Win at Australian Open
At the Australian Open, 38-year-old Gaël Monfils defeated Taylor Fritz (3-6, 7-5, 7-6, 6-4) on Saturday, becoming the oldest player to reach the round of 16 in Melbourne since 1988, ending a 12-match Grand Slam losing streak against top 5 players.
Monfils's Upset Win at Australian Open
At the Australian Open, 38-year-old Gaël Monfils defeated Taylor Fritz (3-6, 7-5, 7-6, 6-4) on Saturday, becoming the oldest player to reach the round of 16 in Melbourne since 1988, ending a 12-match Grand Slam losing streak against top 5 players.
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28% Bias Score