AfD Flyer Stunt Underscores Risks in Germany's Upcoming Election
German police are investigating the AfD's distribution of 30,000 fake deportation notices to immigrants, highlighting the party's rising popularity (21% in polls) ahead of next month's crucial snap election, where CDU leader Merz's skepticism towards green targets and economic liberalism pose signif...
AfD Flyer Stunt Underscores Risks in Germany's Upcoming Election
German police are investigating the AfD's distribution of 30,000 fake deportation notices to immigrants, highlighting the party's rising popularity (21% in polls) ahead of next month's crucial snap election, where CDU leader Merz's skepticism towards green targets and economic liberalism pose signif...
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56% Bias Score
Russia Plotted Airborne Terrorist Attacks Using Fire Bombs: Poland
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced Russia's plot to use fire bombs in parcel attacks to cause airplane crashes, citing incidents in the UK, Germany, and Poland as potential test runs for broader attacks, prompting warnings from US President Biden to Vladimir Putin.
Russia Plotted Airborne Terrorist Attacks Using Fire Bombs: Poland
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced Russia's plot to use fire bombs in parcel attacks to cause airplane crashes, citing incidents in the UK, Germany, and Poland as potential test runs for broader attacks, prompting warnings from US President Biden to Vladimir Putin.
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56% Bias Score
Meta scraps US fact-checkers, raising misinformation concerns
Meta, owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has ended its use of third-party fact-checkers in the US, impacting its 3 billion daily users and raising concerns about misinformation and political influence.
Meta scraps US fact-checkers, raising misinformation concerns
Meta, owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has ended its use of third-party fact-checkers in the US, impacting its 3 billion daily users and raising concerns about misinformation and political influence.
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52% Bias Score
Northern Ireland MP Sues Tate Brothers for Misogynistic Social Media Posts
Northern Ireland MP Sorcha Eastwood filed a lawsuit on January 11, 2025, against Andrew and Tristan Tate for misogynistic social media posts targeting her after she publicly revealed receiving rape threats; the posts followed a parliamentary debate on violence against women.
Northern Ireland MP Sues Tate Brothers for Misogynistic Social Media Posts
Northern Ireland MP Sorcha Eastwood filed a lawsuit on January 11, 2025, against Andrew and Tristan Tate for misogynistic social media posts targeting her after she publicly revealed receiving rape threats; the posts followed a parliamentary debate on violence against women.
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44% Bias Score
Trump to Create "External Revenue Service" to Collect Tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump announced the creation of an "External Revenue Service" starting January 20, 2025, to collect tariffs and revenue from foreign sources, shifting the US's revenue generation from domestic taxes to tariffs, potentially impacting the US economy and foreign relations.
Trump to Create "External Revenue Service" to Collect Tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump announced the creation of an "External Revenue Service" starting January 20, 2025, to collect tariffs and revenue from foreign sources, shifting the US's revenue generation from domestic taxes to tariffs, potentially impacting the US economy and foreign relations.
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40% Bias Score
Cuba Removed From US State Sponsor of Terrorism List
The Biden administration removed Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a deal involving the gradual release of 553 political prisoners negotiated through the Catholic Church and announced five days before the presidential transition; however, the US economic blockade of Cuba remains in ...
Cuba Removed From US State Sponsor of Terrorism List
The Biden administration removed Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a deal involving the gradual release of 553 political prisoners negotiated through the Catholic Church and announced five days before the presidential transition; however, the US economic blockade of Cuba remains in ...
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44% Bias Score
RAF Bases: Hotspots of Toxic "Forever Chemical" Pollution
Analysis of Ministry of Defence documents reveals high levels of PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in groundwater near multiple RAF bases in the UK, exceeding safe drinking water levels and raising concerns about potential health risks to personnel and nearby communities.
RAF Bases: Hotspots of Toxic "Forever Chemical" Pollution
Analysis of Ministry of Defence documents reveals high levels of PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in groundwater near multiple RAF bases in the UK, exceeding safe drinking water levels and raising concerns about potential health risks to personnel and nearby communities.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Imperialist Threats Follow Biden's Erosion of International Law
Donald Trump's threats to use military force to seize Greenland and the Panama Canal, and to pressure Canada into becoming the 51st US state, follow the Biden administration's consistent undermining of international law in favor of Israel during the Gaza war, creating a climate of impunity and erodi...
Trump's Imperialist Threats Follow Biden's Erosion of International Law
Donald Trump's threats to use military force to seize Greenland and the Panama Canal, and to pressure Canada into becoming the 51st US state, follow the Biden administration's consistent undermining of international law in favor of Israel during the Gaza war, creating a climate of impunity and erodi...
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60% Bias Score
Minnesota House Democrats Boycott Blocks GOP Power Grab
Minnesota House Democrats boycotted the Tuesday session to block Republicans from using a temporary majority created by a court ruling that declared a newly elected Democrat ineligible, prompting a power struggle that will likely involve lawsuits.
Minnesota House Democrats Boycott Blocks GOP Power Grab
Minnesota House Democrats boycotted the Tuesday session to block Republicans from using a temporary majority created by a court ruling that declared a newly elected Democrat ineligible, prompting a power struggle that will likely involve lawsuits.
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48% Bias Score
Australia Demands Answers from Russia Over Death of Citizen Fighting in Ukraine
Australia is demanding answers from Russia regarding the death of an Australian citizen, Oscar Jenkins, who was reportedly killed after being captured while fighting for Ukraine. The incident comes amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, including a recent series of major missile and dr...
Australia Demands Answers from Russia Over Death of Citizen Fighting in Ukraine
Australia is demanding answers from Russia regarding the death of an Australian citizen, Oscar Jenkins, who was reportedly killed after being captured while fighting for Ukraine. The incident comes amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, including a recent series of major missile and dr...
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12% Bias Score
House Passes Bill Banning Transgender Women and Girls From School Sports
The House passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (218-206), banning transgender athletes from school sports in federally funded schools by defining sex based on birth biology; this comes despite concerns over enforcement and amidst political maneuvering regarding wildfire relief fund...
House Passes Bill Banning Transgender Women and Girls From School Sports
The House passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (218-206), banning transgender athletes from school sports in federally funded schools by defining sex based on birth biology; this comes despite concerns over enforcement and amidst political maneuvering regarding wildfire relief fund...
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68% Bias Score
Australia Threatens Strong Action Against Russia Over Alleged Killing of Citizen Fighting for Ukraine
Australia is investigating reports that Australian citizen Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old teacher fighting for Ukraine, died while a prisoner of war in Russia; Prime Minister Albanese warned of "the strongest action possible", including potential expulsion of the Russian ambassador.
Australia Threatens Strong Action Against Russia Over Alleged Killing of Citizen Fighting for Ukraine
Australia is investigating reports that Australian citizen Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old teacher fighting for Ukraine, died while a prisoner of war in Russia; Prime Minister Albanese warned of "the strongest action possible", including potential expulsion of the Russian ambassador.
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40% Bias Score