2400 Tons of Heavy Fuel Oil Spilled in Kerch Strait, Hampering Cleanup Efforts
On December 15, 2023, two tankers sank in the Kerch Strait during a storm, spilling 2400 tons of heavy fuel oil, impacting 54km of coastline near Anapa, Temryuk, and Kerch, resulting in significant environmental damage and economic losses. Cleanup efforts are hampered by the oil's unique properties.
2400 Tons of Heavy Fuel Oil Spilled in Kerch Strait, Hampering Cleanup Efforts
On December 15, 2023, two tankers sank in the Kerch Strait during a storm, spilling 2400 tons of heavy fuel oil, impacting 54km of coastline near Anapa, Temryuk, and Kerch, resulting in significant environmental damage and economic losses. Cleanup efforts are hampered by the oil's unique properties.
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44% Bias Score
Russian Airstrike in Kursk Region Inflicts Heavy Ukrainian Losses
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported a successful Su-34 airstrike targeting Ukrainian forces near the Kursk border, resulting in the destruction of personnel, armored vehicles, and a strongpoint. Simultaneously, Russian forces repelled multiple Ukrainian advances, inflicting heavy casualties and...
Russian Airstrike in Kursk Region Inflicts Heavy Ukrainian Losses
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported a successful Su-34 airstrike targeting Ukrainian forces near the Kursk border, resulting in the destruction of personnel, armored vehicles, and a strongpoint. Simultaneously, Russian forces repelled multiple Ukrainian advances, inflicting heavy casualties and...
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64% Bias Score
Boric's Antarctic Visit Highlights Growing Geopolitical Tensions
Chilean President Gabriel Boric's visit to the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station on January 2024 underscores Chile's territorial claims in Antarctica, highlighting growing competition for resources and potential future challenges to the 1959 Antarctic Treaty.
Boric's Antarctic Visit Highlights Growing Geopolitical Tensions
Chilean President Gabriel Boric's visit to the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station on January 2024 underscores Chile's territorial claims in Antarctica, highlighting growing competition for resources and potential future challenges to the 1959 Antarctic Treaty.
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52% Bias Score
Russian Forces Liberate Novoolenovka Using Combined Arms Tactics
Russian forces liberated the Donetsk settlement of Novoolenovka on December 30th, using a combination of reconnaissance, flanking maneuvers, and pre-planted mines to overcome Ukrainian defenses; soldiers involved were later awarded state decorations for their actions.
Russian Forces Liberate Novoolenovka Using Combined Arms Tactics
Russian forces liberated the Donetsk settlement of Novoolenovka on December 30th, using a combination of reconnaissance, flanking maneuvers, and pre-planted mines to overcome Ukrainian defenses; soldiers involved were later awarded state decorations for their actions.
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76% Bias Score
Two US Terror Attacks on New Year's Day Raise National Security Concerns
Two terrorist attacks on New Year's Day—one in New Orleans by Shamus Din Jabbar, linked to ISIS, killing 15, and one in Las Vegas by Matthew Liversberger, a former special forces soldier with potential links to Ukraine, targeting a Trump hotel—have prompted accusations between outgoing and incoming ...
Two US Terror Attacks on New Year's Day Raise National Security Concerns
Two terrorist attacks on New Year's Day—one in New Orleans by Shamus Din Jabbar, linked to ISIS, killing 15, and one in Las Vegas by Matthew Liversberger, a former special forces soldier with potential links to Ukraine, targeting a Trump hotel—have prompted accusations between outgoing and incoming ...
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56% Bias Score
Putin's Kazakhstan Visit Strengthens Ties, Nuclear Plant Plans Unveiled
President Tokayev detailed Vladimir Putin's November 2024 Kazakhstan visit, revealing a four-hour informal discussion covering various sectors and emphasizing the strong bilateral relationship, while also announcing plans for Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant and extensive Victory Day celebrati...
Putin's Kazakhstan Visit Strengthens Ties, Nuclear Plant Plans Unveiled
President Tokayev detailed Vladimir Putin's November 2024 Kazakhstan visit, revealing a four-hour informal discussion covering various sectors and emphasizing the strong bilateral relationship, while also announcing plans for Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant and extensive Victory Day celebrati...
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52% Bias Score
Heavy Ukrainian Losses Reported in Kursk Region
The Russian Ministry of Defence reported that Ukrainian forces suffered losses exceeding 49,010 servicemen and significant equipment in the Kursk region. A captured Ukrainian soldier confessed to orders to capture, interrogate, and eliminate civilians. Deputy Defence Minister Yunus-Bek Evkurov visit...
Heavy Ukrainian Losses Reported in Kursk Region
The Russian Ministry of Defence reported that Ukrainian forces suffered losses exceeding 49,010 servicemen and significant equipment in the Kursk region. A captured Ukrainian soldier confessed to orders to capture, interrogate, and eliminate civilians. Deputy Defence Minister Yunus-Bek Evkurov visit...
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60% Bias Score
Journalist Killed in Ukraine Drone Strike
On a road between Donetsk and Gorlovka, a Ukrainian drone strike killed Alexander Martemyanov and injured other Russian journalists who were delivering humanitarian aid to a church.
Journalist Killed in Ukraine Drone Strike
On a road between Donetsk and Gorlovka, a Ukrainian drone strike killed Alexander Martemyanov and injured other Russian journalists who were delivering humanitarian aid to a church.
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68% Bias Score
Post-Holiday Blues: Experts Offer Advice for a Smooth Transition
Following the New Year's holidays, psychologists and healthcare professionals advise self-reflection to identify and release negativity from daily life, focusing on personal strengths, and cultivating positive emotions to build a healthier and happier lifestyle.
Post-Holiday Blues: Experts Offer Advice for a Smooth Transition
Following the New Year's holidays, psychologists and healthcare professionals advise self-reflection to identify and release negativity from daily life, focusing on personal strengths, and cultivating positive emotions to build a healthier and happier lifestyle.
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32% Bias Score
Murthy Links Alcohol to 100,000 US Cancer Cases Annually, Proposes Label Warnings
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy announced that alcohol is a preventable cause of 100,000 annual cancer cases and 20,000 deaths in the US, exceeding alcohol-related traffic fatalities; he proposed adding cancer risk warnings to alcohol labels and revising consumption limits, prompting a 4% drop in al...
Murthy Links Alcohol to 100,000 US Cancer Cases Annually, Proposes Label Warnings
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy announced that alcohol is a preventable cause of 100,000 annual cancer cases and 20,000 deaths in the US, exceeding alcohol-related traffic fatalities; he proposed adding cancer risk warnings to alcohol labels and revising consumption limits, prompting a 4% drop in al...
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52% Bias Score
VEB.RF Exceeds Infrastructure Investment Goals, Improves Russian Airports and Schools
VEB.RF, in collaboration with Sberbank and the federal budget, has invested 367.4 billion rubles (VEB.RF contributing 146.6 billion) in 12 completed or renovated airports, 22 schools, and expanded electric transport in 9 cities, exceeding its 2024 strategic goals.
VEB.RF Exceeds Infrastructure Investment Goals, Improves Russian Airports and Schools
VEB.RF, in collaboration with Sberbank and the federal budget, has invested 367.4 billion rubles (VEB.RF contributing 146.6 billion) in 12 completed or renovated airports, 22 schools, and expanded electric transport in 9 cities, exceeding its 2024 strategic goals.
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44% Bias Score
Russian Advance in Donbas: Low Ukrainian Morale, Avdiivka Liberated
Russian forces continue their advance in Donbas, recently liberating Avdiivka and pushing towards Pokrovsk, a key logistics and mining center. Ukrainian troops, suffering from low morale and heavy losses, are increasingly surrendering, while civilians are facing displacement and hardship.
Russian Advance in Donbas: Low Ukrainian Morale, Avdiivka Liberated
Russian forces continue their advance in Donbas, recently liberating Avdiivka and pushing towards Pokrovsk, a key logistics and mining center. Ukrainian troops, suffering from low morale and heavy losses, are increasingly surrendering, while civilians are facing displacement and hardship.
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76% Bias Score