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
SEC Sues Elon Musk for Late Disclosure of Twitter Stock Ownership
The SEC sued Elon Musk for failing to promptly disclose his Twitter stock ownership, enabling him to purchase shares at artificially low prices before disclosure, resulting in at least $150 million in losses for other shareholders; Musk's lawyer dismissed it as a minor administrative error.
SEC Sues Elon Musk for Late Disclosure of Twitter Stock Ownership
The SEC sued Elon Musk for failing to promptly disclose his Twitter stock ownership, enabling him to purchase shares at artificially low prices before disclosure, resulting in at least $150 million in losses for other shareholders; Musk's lawyer dismissed it as a minor administrative error.
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48% Bias Score
Zanzibar's Solar Mamas: Empowering Women, Electrifying Villages
In Zanzibar, the Barefoot College trains women as solar technicians ("Solar Mamas"), providing clean energy to 1,858 homes in 29 villages since 2015, empowering women and boosting local economies while addressing limited electricity access.
Zanzibar's Solar Mamas: Empowering Women, Electrifying Villages
In Zanzibar, the Barefoot College trains women as solar technicians ("Solar Mamas"), providing clean energy to 1,858 homes in 29 villages since 2015, empowering women and boosting local economies while addressing limited electricity access.
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36% Bias Score
Meta Cuts 3,600 Jobs, Prioritizes AI and Free Speech
Meta is cutting approximately 3,600 jobs (5% of its global workforce), prioritizing free speech and AI development, and eliminating third-party fact-checkers and DEI programs, leading to criticism and uncertainty regarding content moderation.
Meta Cuts 3,600 Jobs, Prioritizes AI and Free Speech
Meta is cutting approximately 3,600 jobs (5% of its global workforce), prioritizing free speech and AI development, and eliminating third-party fact-checkers and DEI programs, leading to criticism and uncertainty regarding content moderation.
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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
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
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
UK Faces £50bn Housing Shortage Due to Thatcher's Right-to-Buy
Margaret Thatcher's 1980 right-to-buy scheme, while enabling over 2 million council tenants to buy their homes, depleted the UK's affordable housing stock to 4.1 million today from 5.5 million in the 1970s, creating a £50bn shortfall to reach 2010 levels, with over 40% now owned by private landlords...
UK Faces £50bn Housing Shortage Due to Thatcher's Right-to-Buy
Margaret Thatcher's 1980 right-to-buy scheme, while enabling over 2 million council tenants to buy their homes, depleted the UK's affordable housing stock to 4.1 million today from 5.5 million in the 1970s, creating a £50bn shortfall to reach 2010 levels, with over 40% now owned by private landlords...
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40% Bias Score
Australia Acts to Counter Rise in Antisemitic Attacks
Following antisemitic attacks in Australia, including synagogue vandalism and arson, Prime Minister Albanese convened a meeting to enhance information sharing, update legislation, and support affected communities; Labor MP Josh Burns advocates for stronger national laws against vilification and the ...
Australia Acts to Counter Rise in Antisemitic Attacks
Following antisemitic attacks in Australia, including synagogue vandalism and arson, Prime Minister Albanese convened a meeting to enhance information sharing, update legislation, and support affected communities; Labor MP Josh Burns advocates for stronger national laws against vilification and the ...
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40% Bias Score
EU's Conflict Mineral Regulation Failing: Illicit Trade Continues to Fuel DRC Conflicts
The EU's 2021 Conflict Minerals Regulation, intended to prevent the funding of armed groups in the DRC through mineral trade, is failing due to insufficient enforcement, allowing illicit trade to continue, as shown by a recent Global Witness investigation tracing minerals from conflict zones to a Eu...
EU's Conflict Mineral Regulation Failing: Illicit Trade Continues to Fuel DRC Conflicts
The EU's 2021 Conflict Minerals Regulation, intended to prevent the funding of armed groups in the DRC through mineral trade, is failing due to insufficient enforcement, allowing illicit trade to continue, as shown by a recent Global Witness investigation tracing minerals from conflict zones to a Eu...
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40% 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