Former Pentagon Official Warns of Further Military-Linked Attacks Amidst Potential Rollback of Extremism Countermeasures
A former Pentagon official warns of further potential domestic attacks by military personnel, citing two deadly incidents on New Year's Day and highlighting the risk posed by a potential nominee's dismissal of programs aimed at countering extremism in the military.
Former Pentagon Official Warns of Further Military-Linked Attacks Amidst Potential Rollback of Extremism Countermeasures
A former Pentagon official warns of further potential domestic attacks by military personnel, citing two deadly incidents on New Year's Day and highlighting the risk posed by a potential nominee's dismissal of programs aimed at countering extremism in the military.
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40% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Loosens Content Restrictions in US
Meta, Facebook's parent company, announced it is ending its collaboration with fact-checkers in the US and loosening content restrictions on topics such as immigration and gender, citing a need to allow users to share their beliefs; this follows CEO Mark Zuckerberg's acknowledgment that hate speech ...
Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Loosens Content Restrictions in US
Meta, Facebook's parent company, announced it is ending its collaboration with fact-checkers in the US and loosening content restrictions on topics such as immigration and gender, citing a need to allow users to share their beliefs; this follows CEO Mark Zuckerberg's acknowledgment that hate speech ...
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32% Bias Score
Meta Relaxes Content Moderation, Ending Fact-Checking in the US
Meta is ending its collaboration with US fact-checkers and relaxing content restrictions on topics like immigration and gender, allowing statements labeling LGBTQ+ individuals as "mentally ill", aligning with a perceived conservative shift in the US, while the European Commission assesses compliance...
Meta Relaxes Content Moderation, Ending Fact-Checking in the US
Meta is ending its collaboration with US fact-checkers and relaxing content restrictions on topics like immigration and gender, allowing statements labeling LGBTQ+ individuals as "mentally ill", aligning with a perceived conservative shift in the US, while the European Commission assesses compliance...
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56% Bias Score
Meta's Removal of Fact-Checkers Exacerbates Misinformation Crisis
Meta's removal of fact-checkers from its platforms, mirroring the "culture of lies" described in Dubravka Ugrešić's book, has significantly weakened defenses against misinformation, potentially leading to increased political polarization and societal division.
Meta's Removal of Fact-Checkers Exacerbates Misinformation Crisis
Meta's removal of fact-checkers from its platforms, mirroring the "culture of lies" described in Dubravka Ugrešić's book, has significantly weakened defenses against misinformation, potentially leading to increased political polarization and societal division.
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48% Bias Score
Meta to End Facebook Fact-Checking, Sparking EU Concerns
SPD leader Saskia Esken criticized Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's decision to end fact-checking on Facebook, calling for the EU to enforce the Digital Services Act (DSA) to combat disinformation campaigns. Zuckerberg's move is seen as aligning with the incoming Trump administration, which is perceived t...
Meta to End Facebook Fact-Checking, Sparking EU Concerns
SPD leader Saskia Esken criticized Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's decision to end fact-checking on Facebook, calling for the EU to enforce the Digital Services Act (DSA) to combat disinformation campaigns. Zuckerberg's move is seen as aligning with the incoming Trump administration, which is perceived t...
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Reframing of the January 6th Capitol Attack
On January 6th, 2021, following Trump's claims of a stolen election, hundreds stormed the US Capitol, resulting in violence and arrests; Trump's subsequent re-election campaign successfully reframed the event, portraying participants as victims and opponents as persecutors.
Trump's Reframing of the January 6th Capitol Attack
On January 6th, 2021, following Trump's claims of a stolen election, hundreds stormed the US Capitol, resulting in violence and arrests; Trump's subsequent re-election campaign successfully reframed the event, portraying participants as victims and opponents as persecutors.
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44% Bias Score
PSOE Bill Restricts Popular Accusations, Eliminates Religious Offense Crime
The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) submitted a bill to the Congress to restrict popular accusations in court, eliminate the crime of offending religious sentiments, and limit investigations based on press clippings, aiming to protect individuals from what it terms abusive legal actions.
PSOE Bill Restricts Popular Accusations, Eliminates Religious Offense Crime
The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) submitted a bill to the Congress to restrict popular accusations in court, eliminate the crime of offending religious sentiments, and limit investigations based on press clippings, aiming to protect individuals from what it terms abusive legal actions.
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52% Bias Score
UK Conservatives Embrace Misinformation, Hindering Child Welfare
The UK Conservative party's embrace of Elon Musk's false claims about Keir Starmer, coupled with their past austerity measures and inaction on child sexual abuse, is eroding public trust and hindering effective policy on child welfare.
UK Conservatives Embrace Misinformation, Hindering Child Welfare
The UK Conservative party's embrace of Elon Musk's false claims about Keir Starmer, coupled with their past austerity measures and inaction on child sexual abuse, is eroding public trust and hindering effective policy on child welfare.
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80% Bias Score
Republican AGs Sue Biden Administration Over Energy-Efficient Housing Standards
Utah and Texas, along with 11 other states and the National Association of Home Builders, sued the Biden administration over new energy-efficient housing standards, claiming they exceed federal authority and harm affordable housing, marking Texas AG Paxton's 103rd lawsuit against the administration.
Republican AGs Sue Biden Administration Over Energy-Efficient Housing Standards
Utah and Texas, along with 11 other states and the National Association of Home Builders, sued the Biden administration over new energy-efficient housing standards, claiming they exceed federal authority and harm affordable housing, marking Texas AG Paxton's 103rd lawsuit against the administration.
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64% Bias Score
Conservative Backlash Dismantles University Diversity Programs
The elimination of diversity offices at several universities in conservative states reflects a national trend, impacting student support, campus climate, and the broader pursuit of diversity in higher education.
Conservative Backlash Dismantles University Diversity Programs
The elimination of diversity offices at several universities in conservative states reflects a national trend, impacting student support, campus climate, and the broader pursuit of diversity in higher education.
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60% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Partnerships in US, Prioritizing Free Speech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the termination of partnerships with fact-checkers in the US, citing political bias and a desire to prioritize free speech, a move experts fear will increase misinformation and harmful content; this follows Trump's reelection and Zuckerberg's apparent efforts to im...
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Partnerships in US, Prioritizing Free Speech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the termination of partnerships with fact-checkers in the US, citing political bias and a desire to prioritize free speech, a move experts fear will increase misinformation and harmful content; this follows Trump's reelection and Zuckerberg's apparent efforts to im...
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52% Bias Score
Young South Korean Men Rally Behind Impeached President Yoon
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is receiving significant support from young conservative men who are protesting his impeachment on YouTube and in the streets, fueled by claims of election fraud and concerns about gender inequality policies; this activism is crucial to his political su...
Young South Korean Men Rally Behind Impeached President Yoon
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is receiving significant support from young conservative men who are protesting his impeachment on YouTube and in the streets, fueled by claims of election fraud and concerns about gender inequality policies; this activism is crucial to his political su...
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68% Bias Score