Musk's AfD Support Shakes German Politics
Elon Musk's public support for Germany's AfD party has caused outrage among German political leaders and the media, boosting AfD's poll numbers above 20% and exposing hypocrisy among pro-business parties who previously praised Musk.
Musk's AfD Support Shakes German Politics
Elon Musk's public support for Germany's AfD party has caused outrage among German political leaders and the media, boosting AfD's poll numbers above 20% and exposing hypocrisy among pro-business parties who previously praised Musk.
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64% Bias Score
Online Abuse Campaign Against UK Politician Highlights Grooming Gang Debate
UK politician Jess Phillips faced a large-scale online abuse campaign after opposing a government-led inquiry into grooming gangs in Oldham, sparking a political debate and raising concerns about victim support and online safety.
Online Abuse Campaign Against UK Politician Highlights Grooming Gang Debate
UK politician Jess Phillips faced a large-scale online abuse campaign after opposing a government-led inquiry into grooming gangs in Oldham, sparking a political debate and raising concerns about victim support and online safety.
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60% Bias Score
Meta Replaces Fact-Checkers with User Ratings, Raising Misinformation Concerns
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta will replace its external fact-checking system with a user-based rating system, mirroring a move by Elon Musk on X that has been criticized for increasing the spread of misinformation; experts warn of potential negative consequences for marginalized group...
Meta Replaces Fact-Checkers with User Ratings, Raising Misinformation Concerns
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta will replace its external fact-checking system with a user-based rating system, mirroring a move by Elon Musk on X that has been criticized for increasing the spread of misinformation; experts warn of potential negative consequences for marginalized group...
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56% Bias Score
Labour Rejects National Inquiry into Grooming Gangs
Labour's rejection of a national inquiry into grooming gangs was confirmed in a 364 to 111 Commons vote, despite suggestions of possible future reviews based on victim feedback; this follows a government rejection of Elon Musk's request for an Oldham-focused inquiry.
Labour Rejects National Inquiry into Grooming Gangs
Labour's rejection of a national inquiry into grooming gangs was confirmed in a 364 to 111 Commons vote, despite suggestions of possible future reviews based on victim feedback; this follows a government rejection of Elon Musk's request for an Oldham-focused inquiry.
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56% Bias Score
France Urges EU to Act Against Musk's Interference in European Politics
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot urged the European Commission to firmly counter foreign interference in European public debate, particularly from Elon Musk and Donald Trump's threats toward Greenland, warning that France might take independent action if the Commission fails to act decisivel...
France Urges EU to Act Against Musk's Interference in European Politics
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot urged the European Commission to firmly counter foreign interference in European public debate, particularly from Elon Musk and Donald Trump's threats toward Greenland, warning that France might take independent action if the Commission fails to act decisivel...
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52% Bias Score
Musk's X Faces EU Scrutiny for Alleged Foreign Interference
EU leaders accuse Elon Musk of foreign interference due to his ownership of X, support for far-right groups, and potential role in the US administration; the EU is investigating X for violating the Digital Services Act, with potential fines up to €190 million.
Musk's X Faces EU Scrutiny for Alleged Foreign Interference
EU leaders accuse Elon Musk of foreign interference due to his ownership of X, support for far-right groups, and potential role in the US administration; the EU is investigating X for violating the Digital Services Act, with potential fines up to €190 million.
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56% Bias Score
Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks Concerns in Germany and France
A YouGov poll shows that 59% of Germans believe Elon Musk's endorsement of the AfD party helped them, while German and French officials express serious concerns about his actions, including the possibility of illegal campaign donations and the need for stronger social media regulation.
Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks Concerns in Germany and France
A YouGov poll shows that 59% of Germans believe Elon Musk's endorsement of the AfD party helped them, while German and French officials express serious concerns about his actions, including the possibility of illegal campaign donations and the need for stronger social media regulation.
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56% Bias Score
Tesla Directors to Return $919 Million in Overpaid Compensation
Tesla directors will return $919 million in compensation—$277 million in cash, $459 million in stock options, and $184 million in forgone future options—to settle a 2020 lawsuit alleging excessive pay from 2017-2020.
Tesla Directors to Return $919 Million in Overpaid Compensation
Tesla directors will return $919 million in compensation—$277 million in cash, $459 million in stock options, and $184 million in forgone future options—to settle a 2020 lawsuit alleging excessive pay from 2017-2020.
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40% Bias Score
European Leaders Condemn Elon Musk's Alleged Election Interference
French President Macron, German Chancellor Scholz, and Norway's Prime Minister Støre criticized Elon Musk's alleged interference in European elections, particularly his support for the AfD in Germany and his attacks on UK's Keir Starmer, prompting concerns about the influence of social media on demo...
European Leaders Condemn Elon Musk's Alleged Election Interference
French President Macron, German Chancellor Scholz, and Norway's Prime Minister Støre criticized Elon Musk's alleged interference in European elections, particularly his support for the AfD in Germany and his attacks on UK's Keir Starmer, prompting concerns about the influence of social media on demo...
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48% Bias Score
Musk Backs Farmers Protesting UK Inheritance Tax
British farmers, backed by Elon Musk, protested a Labour government's 20% inheritance tax on agricultural assets over £1 million, with 88 tractors in Beverley, East Yorkshire, as East Riding councillors voted 51 to 5 to oppose the tax.
Musk Backs Farmers Protesting UK Inheritance Tax
British farmers, backed by Elon Musk, protested a Labour government's 20% inheritance tax on agricultural assets over £1 million, with 88 tractors in Beverley, East Yorkshire, as East Riding councillors voted 51 to 5 to oppose the tax.
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64% Bias Score
Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks Outrage in Germany
Elon Musk's endorsement of the AfD in Germany, published in Die Welt, caused outrage due to concerns about foreign interference in German politics and the normalization of far-right narratives in German media, highlighting the upcoming German federal elections.
Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks Outrage in Germany
Elon Musk's endorsement of the AfD in Germany, published in Die Welt, caused outrage due to concerns about foreign interference in German politics and the normalization of far-right narratives in German media, highlighting the upcoming German federal elections.
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48% Bias Score
Meta Reduces Content Moderation, Replacing Fact-Checkers with Community System
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on January 7th that Facebook, Instagram, and Threads will drastically reduce content moderation, replacing third-party fact-checkers with a community-based system similar to X, citing excessive censorship and political bias as reasons for the change.
Meta Reduces Content Moderation, Replacing Fact-Checkers with Community System
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on January 7th that Facebook, Instagram, and Threads will drastically reduce content moderation, replacing third-party fact-checkers with a community-based system similar to X, citing excessive censorship and political bias as reasons for the change.
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56% Bias Score