Former Syrian Prison Official Charged with Torture in US
Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, former head of Syria's Adra Prison, was charged with torture and conspiracy to commit torture in a US federal court after his July arrest for visa fraud; he faces up to 80 years in prison.
Former Syrian Prison Official Charged with Torture in US
Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, former head of Syria's Adra Prison, was charged with torture and conspiracy to commit torture in a US federal court after his July arrest for visa fraud; he faces up to 80 years in prison.
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44% Bias Score
AI Weather Model GenCast Outperforms Traditional Forecasts
Google's DeepMind's AI model, GenCast, outperforms traditional models in 15-day weather forecasting accuracy by analyzing historical data, achieving 97% accuracy across 1,300 weather variable combinations in 2019, showing a 10-30% improvement in the three-to-five-day range compared to the European C...
AI Weather Model GenCast Outperforms Traditional Forecasts
Google's DeepMind's AI model, GenCast, outperforms traditional models in 15-day weather forecasting accuracy by analyzing historical data, achieving 97% accuracy across 1,300 weather variable combinations in 2019, showing a 10-30% improvement in the three-to-five-day range compared to the European C...
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32% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Drop Islamist Flag Amidst Power Transition
Syrian rebels, after their first publicized cabinet meeting, dropped the Islamist flag from official displays, signaling a shift towards a more moderate image as they prepare to govern Syria, having previously ruled the small province of Idlib with a blend of pragmatic governance and limited social ...
Syrian Rebels Drop Islamist Flag Amidst Power Transition
Syrian rebels, after their first publicized cabinet meeting, dropped the Islamist flag from official displays, signaling a shift towards a more moderate image as they prepare to govern Syria, having previously ruled the small province of Idlib with a blend of pragmatic governance and limited social ...
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52% Bias Score
Moderna Stock Plunges Amidst Financial Uncertainty and Anti-Vaccine Concerns
Moderna's stock, once a pandemic star, has plummeted 90% from its peak, fueled by concerns over its reliance on the Covid-19 vaccine, an underwhelming RSV vaccine, and the potential impact of anti-vaccine sentiment within the incoming Trump administration.
Moderna Stock Plunges Amidst Financial Uncertainty and Anti-Vaccine Concerns
Moderna's stock, once a pandemic star, has plummeted 90% from its peak, fueled by concerns over its reliance on the Covid-19 vaccine, an underwhelming RSV vaccine, and the potential impact of anti-vaccine sentiment within the incoming Trump administration.
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52% Bias Score
Macron Appoints Bayrou as French Prime Minister Amidst Budget Crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed centrist Francois Bayrou as prime minister following the resignation of Michel Barnier, whose government collapsed after failing to pass a \u20ac60 billion budget amid a deeply divided parliament.
Macron Appoints Bayrou as French Prime Minister Amidst Budget Crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed centrist Francois Bayrou as prime minister following the resignation of Michel Barnier, whose government collapsed after failing to pass a \u20ac60 billion budget amid a deeply divided parliament.
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44% Bias Score
Duke Lacrosse Rape Accuser Recants, Admits to False Testimony
Crystal Mangum, serving a murder sentence, confessed to falsely accusing three Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006, a case that resulted in significant consequences for the players, coach, and the district attorney.
Duke Lacrosse Rape Accuser Recants, Admits to False Testimony
Crystal Mangum, serving a murder sentence, confessed to falsely accusing three Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006, a case that resulted in significant consequences for the players, coach, and the district attorney.
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36% Bias Score
Manhattan CEO Murder Suspect Faces Potential Terrorism Charges
Luigi Mangione, 26, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan on December 4; police say they found a 3D-printed gun, fake ID, and a manifesto on him.
Manhattan CEO Murder Suspect Faces Potential Terrorism Charges
Luigi Mangione, 26, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan on December 4; police say they found a 3D-printed gun, fake ID, and a manifesto on him.
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36% Bias Score
University Fires Diversity Director After Antisemitism Accusations; Lawsuit Planned
University of Michigan fired its diversity office director Rachel Dawson after accusations of antisemitic remarks; Dawson and her attorney deny the claims and plan to sue, citing First Amendment rights violations.
University Fires Diversity Director After Antisemitism Accusations; Lawsuit Planned
University of Michigan fired its diversity office director Rachel Dawson after accusations of antisemitic remarks; Dawson and her attorney deny the claims and plan to sue, citing First Amendment rights violations.
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60% Bias Score
Greenland Shark Genome Holds Clues to 400-Year Lifespan, Human Longevity
An international team mapped the Greenland shark's genome—twice as long as a human's—revealing that over 70% consists of jumping genes acting as DNA repair mechanisms, contributing to its 400-year lifespan and offering clues for extending human lifespans.
Greenland Shark Genome Holds Clues to 400-Year Lifespan, Human Longevity
An international team mapped the Greenland shark's genome—twice as long as a human's—revealing that over 70% consists of jumping genes acting as DNA repair mechanisms, contributing to its 400-year lifespan and offering clues for extending human lifespans.
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16% Bias Score
Canada Threatens Electricity Curtailment to Counter US Tariffs
Ontario's Premier Doug Ford threatened to cut off electricity exports to the US in response to President-elect Donald Trump's threatened tariffs, potentially affecting Michigan, New York, and Wisconsin, although experts believe the US has enough resources to absorb the loss and that the Canadian oil...
Canada Threatens Electricity Curtailment to Counter US Tariffs
Ontario's Premier Doug Ford threatened to cut off electricity exports to the US in response to President-elect Donald Trump's threatened tariffs, potentially affecting Michigan, New York, and Wisconsin, although experts believe the US has enough resources to absorb the loss and that the Canadian oil...
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40% Bias Score
Michelob Ultra Overtakes Bud Light as Top Draft Beer
Michelob Ultra surpassed Bud Light as the top-selling draft beer in US bars in November 2023, ending Bud Light's decades-long reign, due to a combination of a Bud Light boycott, shifting consumer preferences, and a successful marketing campaign by Michelob Ultra.
Michelob Ultra Overtakes Bud Light as Top Draft Beer
Michelob Ultra surpassed Bud Light as the top-selling draft beer in US bars in November 2023, ending Bud Light's decades-long reign, due to a combination of a Bud Light boycott, shifting consumer preferences, and a successful marketing campaign by Michelob Ultra.
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48% Bias Score
Elon Musk's Net Worth Hits Record-Breaking \"$400 Billion\"
Elon Musk's net worth hit \"$400 billion\", driven by a \"$350 billion\" SpaceX valuation increase and a \"65%\" Tesla stock rally since the 2024 US presidential election, largely due to his alliance with President-elect Trump.
Elon Musk's Net Worth Hits Record-Breaking \"$400 Billion\"
Elon Musk's net worth hit \"$400 billion\", driven by a \"$350 billion\" SpaceX valuation increase and a \"65%\" Tesla stock rally since the 2024 US presidential election, largely due to his alliance with President-elect Trump.
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68% Bias Score