Trump Nominates Conservative Media Critic to Lead U.S. Agency for Global Media
President Trump nominated Brent Bozell, a conservative media critic, to head the U.S. Agency for Global Media, raising concerns about potential changes to the agency's journalistic integrity and international news coverage.
Trump Nominates Conservative Media Critic to Lead U.S. Agency for Global Media
President Trump nominated Brent Bozell, a conservative media critic, to head the U.S. Agency for Global Media, raising concerns about potential changes to the agency's journalistic integrity and international news coverage.
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48% Bias Score
79 Dead in Bolu Hotel Fire; Media Coverage Criticized for Partisanship
A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Bolu, Turkey's Kartalkaya ski resort, killed 79 people on January 21st. The fire, originating in a restaurant, was reported at 3:21 AM but first responders arrived 1 hour 15 minutes later; the blaze lasted 11 hours. Eleven people, including local officials and hot...
79 Dead in Bolu Hotel Fire; Media Coverage Criticized for Partisanship
A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Bolu, Turkey's Kartalkaya ski resort, killed 79 people on January 21st. The fire, originating in a restaurant, was reported at 3:21 AM but first responders arrived 1 hour 15 minutes later; the blaze lasted 11 hours. Eleven people, including local officials and hot...
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44% Bias Score
Poilievre's CBC Defunding Plan Criticized Amidst Musk's Meddling and Meta's Fact-Checking Changes
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge criticized Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's plan to defund the CBC, citing concerns about Elon Musk's political influence and Meta's decision to eliminate third-party fact-checking, arguing this weakens the Canadian information ecosystem.
Poilievre's CBC Defunding Plan Criticized Amidst Musk's Meddling and Meta's Fact-Checking Changes
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge criticized Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's plan to defund the CBC, citing concerns about Elon Musk's political influence and Meta's decision to eliminate third-party fact-checking, arguing this weakens the Canadian information ecosystem.
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60% Bias Score
Investigation Launched into Attorney General for Alleged Leak of Confidential Information
Supreme Court Judge Ángel Hurtado is investigating Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz for allegedly revealing confidential information to counter false accusations spread by the Madrid regional government regarding a plea bargain offer to the boyfriend of President Isabel Díaz Ayuso, focusing on a...
Investigation Launched into Attorney General for Alleged Leak of Confidential Information
Supreme Court Judge Ángel Hurtado is investigating Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz for allegedly revealing confidential information to counter false accusations spread by the Madrid regional government regarding a plea bargain offer to the boyfriend of President Isabel Díaz Ayuso, focusing on a...
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56% Bias Score
BFM TV Denies False Accusation of Offering Money for Filming Le Pen's Funeral
Following Jean-Marie Le Pen's funeral, the far-right media outlet Frontières falsely accused BFM TV of offering €5,000 to residents for filming access, which BFM TV denied, leading to a potential defamation lawsuit and highlighting issues of journalistic ethics.
BFM TV Denies False Accusation of Offering Money for Filming Le Pen's Funeral
Following Jean-Marie Le Pen's funeral, the far-right media outlet Frontières falsely accused BFM TV of offering €5,000 to residents for filming access, which BFM TV denied, leading to a potential defamation lawsuit and highlighting issues of journalistic ethics.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's 2024 Bid: Threats to Global Stability and Democracy
Donald Trump's potential 2024 presidential bid raises serious concerns about global stability and democratic norms due to his past aggressive actions, threats towards other countries, and the influence of powerful business figures supporting him.
Trump's 2024 Bid: Threats to Global Stability and Democracy
Donald Trump's potential 2024 presidential bid raises serious concerns about global stability and democratic norms due to his past aggressive actions, threats towards other countries, and the influence of powerful business figures supporting him.
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Post-Presidency Actions and Scrutiny
Former President Donald Trump's interview with Sean Hannity covered his pardons of January 6th defendants, plans for government spending cuts, and the ongoing scrutiny of a federal agency.
Trump's Post-Presidency Actions and Scrutiny
Former President Donald Trump's interview with Sean Hannity covered his pardons of January 6th defendants, plans for government spending cuts, and the ongoing scrutiny of a federal agency.
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68% Bias Score
FBI Crime Data Revision Appears to Vindicate Trump's Debate Claim
During a September presidential debate, Donald Trump claimed rising crime rates, which ABC's David Muir disputed using then-current FBI data. The FBI later revised its data in October, showing a 4.5% increase in violent crime, supporting Trump's original claim.
FBI Crime Data Revision Appears to Vindicate Trump's Debate Claim
During a September presidential debate, Donald Trump claimed rising crime rates, which ABC's David Muir disputed using then-current FBI data. The FBI later revised its data in October, showing a 4.5% increase in violent crime, supporting Trump's original claim.
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52% Bias Score
Reddit France Bans Bolloré Media Outlets Over Disinformation Concerns
Reddit France banned links to Vincent Bolloré's media outlets (Europe 1, CNews, Le Journal du Dimanche, etc.) on January 13th due to difficulties moderating aggressive user comments and concerns about disinformation, affecting over 2 million users.
Reddit France Bans Bolloré Media Outlets Over Disinformation Concerns
Reddit France banned links to Vincent Bolloré's media outlets (Europe 1, CNews, Le Journal du Dimanche, etc.) on January 13th due to difficulties moderating aggressive user comments and concerns about disinformation, affecting over 2 million users.
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44% Bias Score
Palestinian Activists to Stand Trial for Alleged Revenge Attack, Not Racially Motivated Crime
Three Palestinian activists face trial in Melbourne for an alleged revenge attack on Nemer Abusamha, involving kidnapping and assault, after initial media reports falsely claimed the attack was racially or religiously motivated; the incident involved accusations of sexual assault against Abusamha.
Palestinian Activists to Stand Trial for Alleged Revenge Attack, Not Racially Motivated Crime
Three Palestinian activists face trial in Melbourne for an alleged revenge attack on Nemer Abusamha, involving kidnapping and assault, after initial media reports falsely claimed the attack was racially or religiously motivated; the incident involved accusations of sexual assault against Abusamha.
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48% Bias Score
Fact-Checking's Effectiveness: Conflicting Studies and Broader Implications
Professor Walter Quattrociocchi's claim that fact-checking is ineffective contradicts numerous studies showing positive effects; Meta's data shows fact-checker decisions are overturned in only 3-4% of appeals, highlighting the ongoing debate on its efficacy and future.
Fact-Checking's Effectiveness: Conflicting Studies and Broader Implications
Professor Walter Quattrociocchi's claim that fact-checking is ineffective contradicts numerous studies showing positive effects; Meta's data shows fact-checker decisions are overturned in only 3-4% of appeals, highlighting the ongoing debate on its efficacy and future.
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36% Bias Score
Fox News Allegedly Leaked Town Hall Questions to Trump's Team
A forthcoming book alleges that Fox News gave President Trump's team questions for a January 2024 town hall in advance, prompting an internal investigation and raising serious ethical concerns about the network's relationship with the former president.
Fox News Allegedly Leaked Town Hall Questions to Trump's Team
A forthcoming book alleges that Fox News gave President Trump's team questions for a January 2024 town hall in advance, prompting an internal investigation and raising serious ethical concerns about the network's relationship with the former president.
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36% Bias Score