Telegram CEO Indicted in France for Alleged Complicity in Platform Crimes
A French court indicted Telegram CEO Pavel Durov for allegedly allowing various crimes on his platform, including child sexual abuse material, drug trafficking, and money laundering; he faces up to 10 years in prison, a \$5.5 million bond, and restricted movement.
Telegram CEO Indicted in France for Alleged Complicity in Platform Crimes
A French court indicted Telegram CEO Pavel Durov for allegedly allowing various crimes on his platform, including child sexual abuse material, drug trafficking, and money laundering; he faces up to 10 years in prison, a \$5.5 million bond, and restricted movement.
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48% Bias Score
South Korea's Acting President Impeached Amidst Political Crisis
South Korea's National Assembly impeached acting President Han Duck-soo on Friday, deepening the political crisis sparked by President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration; the vote was 192-0, with the governing party boycotting the proceedings.
South Korea's Acting President Impeached Amidst Political Crisis
South Korea's National Assembly impeached acting President Han Duck-soo on Friday, deepening the political crisis sparked by President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration; the vote was 192-0, with the governing party boycotting the proceedings.
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48% Bias Score
Jeffries' Dementia Claim Challenges Sex Trafficking Case
Mike Jeffries, former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO, faces sex trafficking charges; his legal team claims late-onset Alzheimer's, dementia, and Lewy body dementia render him unfit for trial, necessitating a June competency hearing.
Jeffries' Dementia Claim Challenges Sex Trafficking Case
Mike Jeffries, former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO, faces sex trafficking charges; his legal team claims late-onset Alzheimer's, dementia, and Lewy body dementia render him unfit for trial, necessitating a June competency hearing.
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52% Bias Score
Minnesota DFL Chair Ken Martin Frontrunner for DNC Chair
Ken Martin, current DNC vice chair and Minnesota DFL chair, is the frontrunner for DNC chair, emphasizing winning elections over ideological arguments, citing his success in turning around the Minnesota party's finances and electoral performance since 2011.
Minnesota DFL Chair Ken Martin Frontrunner for DNC Chair
Ken Martin, current DNC vice chair and Minnesota DFL chair, is the frontrunner for DNC chair, emphasizing winning elections over ideological arguments, citing his success in turning around the Minnesota party's finances and electoral performance since 2011.
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40% Bias Score
20th Anniversary of 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Remembrance and Reflection
On the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, survivors across Indonesia, Thailand, India, and Sri Lanka held commemorative ceremonies, remembering the more than 230,000 lives lost and the lasting impact of the disaster, which displaced 1.7 million people.
20th Anniversary of 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Remembrance and Reflection
On the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, survivors across Indonesia, Thailand, India, and Sri Lanka held commemorative ceremonies, remembering the more than 230,000 lives lost and the lasting impact of the disaster, which displaced 1.7 million people.
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24% Bias Score
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Dies at 92
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, known for his economic reforms in the 1990s and his leadership from 2004-2014, died on Thursday at age 92 in New Delhi; his death prompted tributes from across India and globally.
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Dies at 92
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, known for his economic reforms in the 1990s and his leadership from 2004-2014, died on Thursday at age 92 in New Delhi; his death prompted tributes from across India and globally.
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44% Bias Score
Netflix NFL Doubleheader Draws 200 Million Viewers, Signals Streaming Service's Entry into Live Sports
Netflix's live NFL doubleheader, featuring the Chiefs-Steelers and Ravens-Texans games, drew over 200 million viewers globally, showcasing improved technical capabilities despite early audio issues and delivering a Beyoncé halftime show that exceeded expectations, marking a major step in its expansi...
Netflix NFL Doubleheader Draws 200 Million Viewers, Signals Streaming Service's Entry into Live Sports
Netflix's live NFL doubleheader, featuring the Chiefs-Steelers and Ravens-Texans games, drew over 200 million viewers globally, showcasing improved technical capabilities despite early audio issues and delivering a Beyoncé halftime show that exceeded expectations, marking a major step in its expansi...
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44% Bias Score
TikTok's Global Reach: Creators from the Global South Thrive Despite U.S. Uncertainty
TikTok's global popularity, particularly in the Global South, is showcased through diverse creators like Khaby Lame (162.4 million followers), Kili Paul, and Niana Guerrero (44 million followers), who use the platform to connect with audiences across cultures and languages despite a potential U.S. b...
TikTok's Global Reach: Creators from the Global South Thrive Despite U.S. Uncertainty
TikTok's global popularity, particularly in the Global South, is showcased through diverse creators like Khaby Lame (162.4 million followers), Kili Paul, and Niana Guerrero (44 million followers), who use the platform to connect with audiences across cultures and languages despite a potential U.S. b...
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32% Bias Score
Congressional Pay Raise Sparks Political Backlash
A proposed bill to fund the government included a 3.8% cost of living raise for lawmakers, amounting to roughly \$6,600, sparking controversy due to misinformation and concerns about the cost of maintaining two residences.
Congressional Pay Raise Sparks Political Backlash
A proposed bill to fund the government included a 3.8% cost of living raise for lawmakers, amounting to roughly \$6,600, sparking controversy due to misinformation and concerns about the cost of maintaining two residences.
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48% Bias Score
Azerbaijan Plane Crash Kills 38 Amidst Conflicting Accounts of Cause
An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 and injuring 29; conflicting reports cite weather, a bird strike, or Russian air defense fire as the cause, prompting a nationwide day of mourning in Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan Plane Crash Kills 38 Amidst Conflicting Accounts of Cause
An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 and injuring 29; conflicting reports cite weather, a bird strike, or Russian air defense fire as the cause, prompting a nationwide day of mourning in Azerbaijan.
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56% Bias Score
Tennessee Woman's Altruistic Kidney Donation Underscores Critical Organ Shortage
Renee Bruens of Clarksville, Tennessee, donated a kidney to a stranger she learned about from a car magnet, highlighting the uncommon generosity of altruistic organ donors and the critical need for organ donations; neuroscientist Abigail Marsh's research reveals the heightened empathy in such donors...
Tennessee Woman's Altruistic Kidney Donation Underscores Critical Organ Shortage
Renee Bruens of Clarksville, Tennessee, donated a kidney to a stranger she learned about from a car magnet, highlighting the uncommon generosity of altruistic organ donors and the critical need for organ donations; neuroscientist Abigail Marsh's research reveals the heightened empathy in such donors...
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24% Bias Score
Swiss Olympic Snowboarder Killed in Avalanche
Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger, 26, died in an avalanche Monday in Arosa, Switzerland, while snowboarding with a companion on a closed slope; the companion called for help, and after an hourslong search, rescuers found Hediger buried in the snow, but she could not be revived.
Swiss Olympic Snowboarder Killed in Avalanche
Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger, 26, died in an avalanche Monday in Arosa, Switzerland, while snowboarding with a companion on a closed slope; the companion called for help, and after an hourslong search, rescuers found Hediger buried in the snow, but she could not be revived.
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32% Bias Score