Fentanyl Crisis: San Francisco's Union Square Exemplifies US Opioid Epidemic
The transformation of San Francisco's Union Square from a tourist destination to a fentanyl crisis zone exemplifies the devastating US opioid epidemic, claiming over 400,000 lives since 2010, with a complex supply chain involving China, Mexico, and lax US import regulations.
Fentanyl Crisis: San Francisco's Union Square Exemplifies US Opioid Epidemic
The transformation of San Francisco's Union Square from a tourist destination to a fentanyl crisis zone exemplifies the devastating US opioid epidemic, claiming over 400,000 lives since 2010, with a complex supply chain involving China, Mexico, and lax US import regulations.
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56% Bias Score
French Government Censured Amidst Deepening Left-Wing Divisions
The New Popular Front (NFP) overwhelmingly censured Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government on Wednesday with 190 out of 192 votes, revealing deep divisions within the left-wing coalition and raising questions about the future stability of the French government.
French Government Censured Amidst Deepening Left-Wing Divisions
The New Popular Front (NFP) overwhelmingly censured Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government on Wednesday with 190 out of 192 votes, revealing deep divisions within the left-wing coalition and raising questions about the future stability of the French government.
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36% Bias Score
Hegseth's Defense Nomination Jeopardized by Sexual Assault Allegation and Alcohol Abuse Concerns
Facing a resurfaced 2017 sexual assault allegation, alleged alcohol abuse, and past misconduct, Pete Hegseth's nomination as Trump's Secretary of Defense is jeopardized by Senate Republican reservations, with Ron DeSantis a potential replacement.
Hegseth's Defense Nomination Jeopardized by Sexual Assault Allegation and Alcohol Abuse Concerns
Facing a resurfaced 2017 sexual assault allegation, alleged alcohol abuse, and past misconduct, Pete Hegseth's nomination as Trump's Secretary of Defense is jeopardized by Senate Republican reservations, with Ron DeSantis a potential replacement.
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56% Bias Score
French PM Barnier Ousted in No-Confidence Vote
On December 4th, 2023, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier was forced to resign after a no-confidence vote by 331 deputies, highlighting the instability of the French parliamentary system compared to Germany's more stable system with its constructive vote of no confidence.
French PM Barnier Ousted in No-Confidence Vote
On December 4th, 2023, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier was forced to resign after a no-confidence vote by 331 deputies, highlighting the instability of the French parliamentary system compared to Germany's more stable system with its constructive vote of no confidence.
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44% Bias Score
South Korean President Revokes Martial Law Following Uproar
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol unexpectedly declared martial law on Tuesday, deploying troops to the parliament due to a budget dispute with the opposition; however, after widespread protests and a parliamentary resolution demanding its repeal, he revoked the order within hours.
South Korean President Revokes Martial Law Following Uproar
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol unexpectedly declared martial law on Tuesday, deploying troops to the parliament due to a budget dispute with the opposition; however, after widespread protests and a parliamentary resolution demanding its repeal, he revoked the order within hours.
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40% Bias Score
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Seizes Aleppo, Reshaping Syrian Power Balance
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a Turkish-backed al-Qaeda affiliate, launched a major offensive on Aleppo, seizing control from Assad's forces and dramatically shifting Syria's power dynamic after years of relative stability following a 2017 agreement among Russia, Turkey, and Iran.
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Seizes Aleppo, Reshaping Syrian Power Balance
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a Turkish-backed al-Qaeda affiliate, launched a major offensive on Aleppo, seizing control from Assad's forces and dramatically shifting Syria's power dynamic after years of relative stability following a 2017 agreement among Russia, Turkey, and Iran.
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56% Bias Score
Huawei Defies US Sanctions with New 5G Smartphones, Sparking Tech War Escalation
Huawei unveiled its Mate 70 and Mate X6 smartphones, using domestically produced Kirin chips and HarmonyOS, challenging US sanctions aimed at curbing China's technological advancement in 5G and AI; new US sanctions target 140 Chinese chip firms, but China is investing heavily in its semiconductor in...
Huawei Defies US Sanctions with New 5G Smartphones, Sparking Tech War Escalation
Huawei unveiled its Mate 70 and Mate X6 smartphones, using domestically produced Kirin chips and HarmonyOS, challenging US sanctions aimed at curbing China's technological advancement in 5G and AI; new US sanctions target 140 Chinese chip firms, but China is investing heavily in its semiconductor in...
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48% Bias Score
French Government Censured; Macron Seeks New Prime Minister
French President Emmanuel Macron's government was defeated by a 331-vote censure motion in the National Assembly, resulting in the resignation of Prime Minister Michel Barnier, who has been tasked with managing current affairs until a new government is formed. The identity of Barnier's successor wil...
French Government Censured; Macron Seeks New Prime Minister
French President Emmanuel Macron's government was defeated by a 331-vote censure motion in the National Assembly, resulting in the resignation of Prime Minister Michel Barnier, who has been tasked with managing current affairs until a new government is formed. The identity of Barnier's successor wil...
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36% Bias Score
Argentine CPAC Conference Highlights Right-Wing Global Network
Argentina held its first CPAC conference, featuring messages from Bolsonaro and Bannon, while 61 Brazilians face extradition for the Brasilia attack; President Milei promoted it as a right-wing international network.
Argentine CPAC Conference Highlights Right-Wing Global Network
Argentina held its first CPAC conference, featuring messages from Bolsonaro and Bannon, while 61 Brazilians face extradition for the Brasilia attack; President Milei promoted it as a right-wing international network.
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64% Bias Score
Podcast: The Unfulfilled Promise of Household Humanoid Robots
A podcast episode analyzes the unmet promise of household humanoid robots, contrasting science fiction depictions with current technological limitations and exploring the underlying reasons for the delay and potential future impacts.
Podcast: The Unfulfilled Promise of Household Humanoid Robots
A podcast episode analyzes the unmet promise of household humanoid robots, contrasting science fiction depictions with current technological limitations and exploring the underlying reasons for the delay and potential future impacts.
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44% Bias Score
Syria conflict: 704 dead in week of intense fighting
Intense fighting in Syria between government forces and rebels, backed by various foreign powers, has caused 704 deaths in a week, including 110 civilians, displacing over 115,000 people and raising concerns about regional stability.
Syria conflict: 704 dead in week of intense fighting
Intense fighting in Syria between government forces and rebels, backed by various foreign powers, has caused 704 deaths in a week, including 110 civilians, displacing over 115,000 people and raising concerns about regional stability.
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52% Bias Score
Barnier Addresses RN in Desperate Bid to Avoid Censure
On December 3rd, 2024, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier gave a televised interview to secure the votes of the Rassemblement National (RN) against an impending no-confidence motion, emphasizing the negative consequences of their alliance with the left while rejecting further concessions; the inte...
Barnier Addresses RN in Desperate Bid to Avoid Censure
On December 3rd, 2024, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier gave a televised interview to secure the votes of the Rassemblement National (RN) against an impending no-confidence motion, emphasizing the negative consequences of their alliance with the left while rejecting further concessions; the inte...
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48% Bias Score