Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires Expose Trump's Climate Change Denial
Fueled by a megadrought and extreme winds, four wildfires in Los Angeles have burned 63 square miles, destroying over 12,000 homes and killing at least 25 people; Donald Trump blamed California's leadership, while Republicans threatened to withhold disaster aid.
Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires Expose Trump's Climate Change Denial
Fueled by a megadrought and extreme winds, four wildfires in Los Angeles have burned 63 square miles, destroying over 12,000 homes and killing at least 25 people; Donald Trump blamed California's leadership, while Republicans threatened to withhold disaster aid.
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52% Bias Score
Pence Urges Trump to Maintain Support for Taiwan Amid Annexation Fears
Mike Pence, during a surprise visit to Taiwan, urged the incoming Trump administration to maintain strong support for the island, warning that reduced support could spark a regional nuclear arms race and undermine global security; he also advocated for a free trade agreement with Taiwan.
Pence Urges Trump to Maintain Support for Taiwan Amid Annexation Fears
Mike Pence, during a surprise visit to Taiwan, urged the incoming Trump administration to maintain strong support for the island, warning that reduced support could spark a regional nuclear arms race and undermine global security; he also advocated for a free trade agreement with Taiwan.
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44% Bias Score
Gravehawk Air Defense System Deployed to Ukraine
Britain and Denmark gifted Ukraine a new bespoke air defense system, Gravehawk, using retrofitted missiles, with 15 units to be delivered this year following successful prototype tests; Ukraine simultaneously reported drone strikes on Russian fuel and gunpowder depots, while also announcing a 15-yea...
Gravehawk Air Defense System Deployed to Ukraine
Britain and Denmark gifted Ukraine a new bespoke air defense system, Gravehawk, using retrofitted missiles, with 15 units to be delivered this year following successful prototype tests; Ukraine simultaneously reported drone strikes on Russian fuel and gunpowder depots, while also announcing a 15-yea...
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40% Bias Score
Conservative Party Admits Brexit and Immigration Policy Failures
Following a crushing electoral defeat, Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch admitted that Brexit lacked planning and successive governments failed to manage immigration effectively, contributing to the party's downfall and eroding public trust.
Conservative Party Admits Brexit and Immigration Policy Failures
Following a crushing electoral defeat, Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch admitted that Brexit lacked planning and successive governments failed to manage immigration effectively, contributing to the party's downfall and eroding public trust.
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52% Bias Score
SpaceX Starship Test Flight Ends in Failure Despite Successful Booster Landing
SpaceX's Starship rocket, on its seventh test flight, experienced a catastrophic failure 8 minutes, 30 seconds into its journey from Boca Chica, Texas, due to a suspected fuel leak, causing flight disruptions and highlighting ongoing challenges in space exploration.
SpaceX Starship Test Flight Ends in Failure Despite Successful Booster Landing
SpaceX's Starship rocket, on its seventh test flight, experienced a catastrophic failure 8 minutes, 30 seconds into its journey from Boca Chica, Texas, due to a suspected fuel leak, causing flight disruptions and highlighting ongoing challenges in space exploration.
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48% Bias Score
UK Launches Soft Power Council to Boost Global Influence and Economy
The UK government established a soft power council, chaired by Lisa Nandy and David Lammy, to leverage cultural figures and the royal family to boost Britain's global influence and economy by strategically using cultural and sporting events.
UK Launches Soft Power Council to Boost Global Influence and Economy
The UK government established a soft power council, chaired by Lisa Nandy and David Lammy, to leverage cultural figures and the royal family to boost Britain's global influence and economy by strategically using cultural and sporting events.
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52% Bias Score
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Citing National Security
The US Supreme Court unanimously upheld a nationwide ban on TikTok, effective January 19th, unless the app is sold to a US owner, due to national security concerns, impacting 170 million US users despite concerns about free speech.
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Citing National Security
The US Supreme Court unanimously upheld a nationwide ban on TikTok, effective January 19th, unless the app is sold to a US owner, due to national security concerns, impacting 170 million US users despite concerns about free speech.
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52% Bias Score
Star Blizzard Uses WhatsApp QR Code Phishing to Target Government Officials
Russian state-linked hackers, Star Blizzard, used phishing emails with QR codes to target WhatsApp accounts of government officials worldwide, aiming to undermine trust in politics and exfiltrate data.
Star Blizzard Uses WhatsApp QR Code Phishing to Target Government Officials
Russian state-linked hackers, Star Blizzard, used phishing emails with QR codes to target WhatsApp accounts of government officials worldwide, aiming to undermine trust in politics and exfiltrate data.
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12% Bias Score
LA Wildfire Survivors Demand Fossil Fuel Companies Pay for Damages
Los Angeles wildfire survivors are demanding that fossil fuel companies pay for damages caused by the blazes, citing the industry's role in fueling climate change; lawmakers will soon introduce legislation to hold these companies accountable, and activists are protesting at oil facilities.
LA Wildfire Survivors Demand Fossil Fuel Companies Pay for Damages
Los Angeles wildfire survivors are demanding that fossil fuel companies pay for damages caused by the blazes, citing the industry's role in fueling climate change; lawmakers will soon introduce legislation to hold these companies accountable, and activists are protesting at oil facilities.
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48% Bias Score
US Sanctions Sudan's Army Chief for War Crimes
The US imposed sanctions on Sudan's army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and entities supplying weapons, for war crimes and abuses during the conflict that has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions since April 2023, while also sanctioning his rival, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
US Sanctions Sudan's Army Chief for War Crimes
The US imposed sanctions on Sudan's army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and entities supplying weapons, for war crimes and abuses during the conflict that has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions since April 2023, while also sanctioning his rival, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
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40% Bias Score
Apple suspends AI news summarization feature after false alerts
Apple temporarily suspended its AI-powered news summarization feature after it produced false news alerts for BBC, New York Times and other news organizations, including false reports of a suspect's suicide and a dart player's premature win.
Apple suspends AI news summarization feature after false alerts
Apple temporarily suspended its AI-powered news summarization feature after it produced false news alerts for BBC, New York Times and other news organizations, including false reports of a suspect's suicide and a dart player's premature win.
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44% Bias Score
Chinese Activist Launches Memecoin to Fund Activism, Dividing Followers
Chinese activist Li Ying launched a memecoin called "Li" to fund his work, causing division among followers who question its ethics amid financial struggles for overseas activists; the coin's value has since plummeted.
Chinese Activist Launches Memecoin to Fund Activism, Dividing Followers
Chinese activist Li Ying launched a memecoin called "Li" to fund his work, causing division among followers who question its ethics amid financial struggles for overseas activists; the coin's value has since plummeted.
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44% Bias Score