Iraq's Proposed Law Could Legalize Child Marriage
An 11-year-old Iraqi girl, Batta, was sold into marriage, leading to years of abuse and forcing her into sex work; proposed amendments to Iraq's Personal Status Law could legalize similar child marriages as young as age 9, potentially impacting thousands of girls.
Iraq's Proposed Law Could Legalize Child Marriage
An 11-year-old Iraqi girl, Batta, was sold into marriage, leading to years of abuse and forcing her into sex work; proposed amendments to Iraq's Personal Status Law could legalize similar child marriages as young as age 9, potentially impacting thousands of girls.
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60% Bias Score
Fartcoin's Market Cap Triples Amidst Memecoin Boom
Fartcoin, a worthless cryptocurrency, saw its market cap triple to over $700 million last week due to increased bitcoin investment spurred by the Trump administration's policies; however, the memecoin market is highly volatile and risky, with potential for both substantial gains and losses.
Fartcoin's Market Cap Triples Amidst Memecoin Boom
Fartcoin, a worthless cryptocurrency, saw its market cap triple to over $700 million last week due to increased bitcoin investment spurred by the Trump administration's policies; however, the memecoin market is highly volatile and risky, with potential for both substantial gains and losses.
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48% Bias Score
NY Airport Runways Temporarily Closed Due to Drone Activity
Mysterious drones caused a temporary closure of runways at New York's Stewart International Airport on Friday night, prompting Governor Kathy Hochul to request federal assistance and stronger counter-drone legislation, although officials claim there is no evidence of a national security threat.
NY Airport Runways Temporarily Closed Due to Drone Activity
Mysterious drones caused a temporary closure of runways at New York's Stewart International Airport on Friday night, prompting Governor Kathy Hochul to request federal assistance and stronger counter-drone legislation, although officials claim there is no evidence of a national security threat.
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48% Bias Score
Tillis Condemns Funding of Primary Challenges Against Senators Opposing Trump Nominees
Senator Thom Tillis criticized the funding of primary challenges against Republican senators who oppose President-elect Trump's cabinet picks, calling the funders "political opportunists" and stating that many are profiting from these campaigns; several groups, including Elon Musk and Turning Point ...
Tillis Condemns Funding of Primary Challenges Against Senators Opposing Trump Nominees
Senator Thom Tillis criticized the funding of primary challenges against Republican senators who oppose President-elect Trump's cabinet picks, calling the funders "political opportunists" and stating that many are profiting from these campaigns; several groups, including Elon Musk and Turning Point ...
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56% Bias Score
Russia Appears to Withdraw Military Forces from Syria Following Assad's Overthrow
Satellite images show Russia appears to be withdrawing military forces from Syria after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad; confirmed by videos of Russian convoys moving away from bases, and reports of troop relocations; this follows a significant Russian military presence that aided Assad for years.
Russia Appears to Withdraw Military Forces from Syria Following Assad's Overthrow
Satellite images show Russia appears to be withdrawing military forces from Syria after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad; confirmed by videos of Russian convoys moving away from bases, and reports of troop relocations; this follows a significant Russian military presence that aided Assad for years.
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36% Bias Score
Syrian Ex-Prisoner Claims to Have Seen Austin Tice in July 2022
A Syrian ex-prisoner claims to have seen journalist Austin Tice in a Syrian prison cell in July 2022, offering the most recent potential sighting of the missing American journalist, held in a prison now controlled by a rebel coalition.
Syrian Ex-Prisoner Claims to Have Seen Austin Tice in July 2022
A Syrian ex-prisoner claims to have seen journalist Austin Tice in a Syrian prison cell in July 2022, offering the most recent potential sighting of the missing American journalist, held in a prison now controlled by a rebel coalition.
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32% Bias Score
Fred McDarrah: A Photographic Legacy of LGBTQ+ Activism
Fred McDarrah's photography exhibit at the New-York Historical Society displays 60 black-and-white photos spanning over 30 years, documenting pivotal LGBTQ+ moments in NYC, including the 1966 sip-in at Julius' and the Stonewall uprising, providing a visual record of activism and social change.
Fred McDarrah: A Photographic Legacy of LGBTQ+ Activism
Fred McDarrah's photography exhibit at the New-York Historical Society displays 60 black-and-white photos spanning over 30 years, documenting pivotal LGBTQ+ moments in NYC, including the 1966 sip-in at Julius' and the Stonewall uprising, providing a visual record of activism and social change.
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20% Bias Score
Syria Releases American; Hope Renewed, but Austin Tice Remains Missing
Debra Tice, mother of missing journalist Austin Tice, reacted to the release of another American, Travis Timmerman, from Syria, saying it was like a "rehearsal" for her son's return. Despite initial confusion, she identified that Timmerman was not her son. The new Syrian leadership claims to be sear...
Syria Releases American; Hope Renewed, but Austin Tice Remains Missing
Debra Tice, mother of missing journalist Austin Tice, reacted to the release of another American, Travis Timmerman, from Syria, saying it was like a "rehearsal" for her son's return. Despite initial confusion, she identified that Timmerman was not her son. The new Syrian leadership claims to be sear...
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36% Bias Score
BuzzFeed Sells First We Feast for $82.5 Million
BuzzFeed sold its First We Feast brand, including the "Hot Ones" YouTube show, for $82.5 million to investors including its founder and host, enabling First We Feast to become an independent multiplatform media company focused on expansion.
BuzzFeed Sells First We Feast for $82.5 Million
BuzzFeed sold its First We Feast brand, including the "Hot Ones" YouTube show, for $82.5 million to investors including its founder and host, enabling First We Feast to become an independent multiplatform media company focused on expansion.
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48% Bias Score
Assad Ousted in Sudden Syrian Regime Collapse
Following 11 days of rapid rebel advance, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled Damascus on Sunday, leading to the collapse of his regime and widespread celebrations among Syrians, while international concerns remain about the future under the newly installed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
Assad Ousted in Sudden Syrian Regime Collapse
Following 11 days of rapid rebel advance, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled Damascus on Sunday, leading to the collapse of his regime and widespread celebrations among Syrians, while international concerns remain about the future under the newly installed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
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52% Bias Score
Missing Missouri Man Found, Released from Syrian Prison, Flown to Jordan
Travis Timmerman, a 29-year-old Missouri man missing since May, was found imprisoned in Syria after a self-described pilgrimage, released during a rebel takeover of Damascus, and flown to Jordan by the U.S. military.
Missing Missouri Man Found, Released from Syrian Prison, Flown to Jordan
Travis Timmerman, a 29-year-old Missouri man missing since May, was found imprisoned in Syria after a self-described pilgrimage, released during a rebel takeover of Damascus, and flown to Jordan by the U.S. military.
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40% Bias Score
Former Valedictorian Arrested for CEO Murder
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old former valedictorian, was arrested in Pennsylvania for the December 4th murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan; police found a ghost gun, fake IDs, and writings expressing anger at the healthcare system in his possession.
Former Valedictorian Arrested for CEO Murder
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old former valedictorian, was arrested in Pennsylvania for the December 4th murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan; police found a ghost gun, fake IDs, and writings expressing anger at the healthcare system in his possession.
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48% Bias Score