China Bans Key Semiconductor Exports to US, Escalating Trade War
China banned exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the US, citing national security concerns, escalating trade tensions after the US announced restrictions on advanced chip sales to China; China holds a dominant share of global production for these minerals.
China Bans Key Semiconductor Exports to US, Escalating Trade War
China banned exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the US, citing national security concerns, escalating trade tensions after the US announced restrictions on advanced chip sales to China; China holds a dominant share of global production for these minerals.
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40% Bias Score
HTS Seizes Aleppo, Prompting Russia to Send Mercenaries to Syria
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militants seized Aleppo, Syria, marking the largest challenge to Assad's rule in years, prompting Russia to reportedly send mercenaries despite blaming outside actors for the offensive.
HTS Seizes Aleppo, Prompting Russia to Send Mercenaries to Syria
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militants seized Aleppo, Syria, marking the largest challenge to Assad's rule in years, prompting Russia to reportedly send mercenaries despite blaming outside actors for the offensive.
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48% Bias Score
Short Bursts of Intense Activity Halve Women's Heart Attack Risk
A study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that women who add 1.5 to 4 minutes of daily high-intensity activities, such as climbing stairs, reduce heart attack risk by 51%, highlighting the importance of short bursts of exercise for cardiovascular health.
Short Bursts of Intense Activity Halve Women's Heart Attack Risk
A study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that women who add 1.5 to 4 minutes of daily high-intensity activities, such as climbing stairs, reduce heart attack risk by 51%, highlighting the importance of short bursts of exercise for cardiovascular health.
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32% Bias Score
South Korean President Faces Impeachment After Short-Lived Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and then rescinded martial law on Tuesday, sparking widespread protests and calls for his impeachment due to plummeting approval ratings and political opposition; a vote on his impeachment is expected within a week.
South Korean President Faces Impeachment After Short-Lived Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and then rescinded martial law on Tuesday, sparking widespread protests and calls for his impeachment due to plummeting approval ratings and political opposition; a vote on his impeachment is expected within a week.
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40% Bias Score
Online Harassment Silences Somali Women's Voices
Somali women experience significantly higher rates of online harassment than men, facing misogynistic attacks, fake news, and manipulated images, forcing many to limit their online presence or leave social media entirely, despite using these platforms for empowerment and community building.
Online Harassment Silences Somali Women's Voices
Somali women experience significantly higher rates of online harassment than men, facing misogynistic attacks, fake news, and manipulated images, forcing many to limit their online presence or leave social media entirely, despite using these platforms for empowerment and community building.
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36% Bias Score
Increased Harassment of US Local Officials Before 2024 Election
A survey of 400+ US local elected officials found that 53% faced insults and 39% harassment in the months before the 2024 election, with women and minorities disproportionately targeted; this has led to decreased willingness to run for office or engage in public life.
Increased Harassment of US Local Officials Before 2024 Election
A survey of 400+ US local elected officials found that 53% faced insults and 39% harassment in the months before the 2024 election, with women and minorities disproportionately targeted; this has led to decreased willingness to run for office or engage in public life.
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36% Bias Score
100 Suspected Russian Sabotage Incidents in Europe Spark NATO Concerns
Up to 100 of roughly 500 suspicious incidents in Europe this year, including cyberattacks, arson, and assassination attempts, are attributed to Russia, prompting concerns about hybrid warfare and potential NATO response.
100 Suspected Russian Sabotage Incidents in Europe Spark NATO Concerns
Up to 100 of roughly 500 suspicious incidents in Europe this year, including cyberattacks, arson, and assassination attempts, are attributed to Russia, prompting concerns about hybrid warfare and potential NATO response.
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44% Bias Score
UK Extends Lifespan of Four Aging Nuclear Plants to Bolster Energy Security
Four of Britain's oldest nuclear power plants will operate for more than a decade longer than planned, extending until 2030 (Heysham 2 and Torness) and 2027 (Heysham 1 and Hartlepool), to counter the delay of Hinkley Point C and bolster energy security, powering up to 11.6 million homes.
UK Extends Lifespan of Four Aging Nuclear Plants to Bolster Energy Security
Four of Britain's oldest nuclear power plants will operate for more than a decade longer than planned, extending until 2030 (Heysham 2 and Torness) and 2027 (Heysham 1 and Hartlepool), to counter the delay of Hinkley Point C and bolster energy security, powering up to 11.6 million homes.
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40% Bias Score
Jeffries Urges Biden to Pardon Working-Class Americans
House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries urged President Biden to pardon working-class Americans serving federal sentences for nonviolent crimes before his departure on January 20, 2024, following criticism of Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter Biden.
Jeffries Urges Biden to Pardon Working-Class Americans
House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries urged President Biden to pardon working-class Americans serving federal sentences for nonviolent crimes before his departure on January 20, 2024, following criticism of Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter Biden.
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36% Bias Score
Australia Demands End to Israeli Occupation at UN
Australia voted with 156 countries at the UN to demand Israel end its "unlawful presence" in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, reflecting growing international support for a two-state solution, but facing domestic opposition.
Australia Demands End to Israeli Occupation at UN
Australia voted with 156 countries at the UN to demand Israel end its "unlawful presence" in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, reflecting growing international support for a two-state solution, but facing domestic opposition.
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56% Bias Score
AI to Slash Music and Audiovisual Sector Incomes by 2028
A global study predicts that music and audiovisual professionals will lose 25% and 20% of their income respectively by 2028 due to AI, with the generative AI market expanding from €3 billion to €64 billion annually by then, significantly enriching tech companies while harming creators unless policym...
AI to Slash Music and Audiovisual Sector Incomes by 2028
A global study predicts that music and audiovisual professionals will lose 25% and 20% of their income respectively by 2028 due to AI, with the generative AI market expanding from €3 billion to €64 billion annually by then, significantly enriching tech companies while harming creators unless policym...
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56% Bias Score
NBR Names "Wicked" Best Film of 2024
The National Board of Review, a key Oscar predictor, awarded its best picture award to the musical film "Wicked," starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, which has grossed over $356 million worldwide since its release last month.
NBR Names "Wicked" Best Film of 2024
The National Board of Review, a key Oscar predictor, awarded its best picture award to the musical film "Wicked," starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, which has grossed over $356 million worldwide since its release last month.
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40% Bias Score