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Meta Removes Ads Funding Weaponized Drones in Israel
Ekō reported 117 Facebook ads soliciting donations for the Israeli army, which Meta removed for violating its policies; these ads, appearing 76,000 times in the EU and UK, allegedly funded the conversion of commercially available drones into weapons used against unarmed Palestinians.
Meta Removes Ads Funding Weaponized Drones in Israel
Ekō reported 117 Facebook ads soliciting donations for the Israeli army, which Meta removed for violating its policies; these ads, appearing 76,000 times in the EU and UK, allegedly funded the conversion of commercially available drones into weapons used against unarmed Palestinians.
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40% Bias Score
Early Smartphone Use Linked to Poorer Mental Health in Children
A study of almost 2 million people across 163 countries revealed a correlation between smartphone use before age 13 and negative mental health outcomes in children, including suicidal thoughts, poor emotional regulation, and low self-esteem, prompting calls for global restrictions on smartphone acce...
Early Smartphone Use Linked to Poorer Mental Health in Children
A study of almost 2 million people across 163 countries revealed a correlation between smartphone use before age 13 and negative mental health outcomes in children, including suicidal thoughts, poor emotional regulation, and low self-esteem, prompting calls for global restrictions on smartphone acce...
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52% Bias Score
France Launches Criminal Probe into X Over Hate Speech
A French criminal investigation into X, formerly Twitter, was launched this month following complaints about hate speech and political influence. X is refusing to provide data to investigators, citing concerns about impartiality and free speech.
France Launches Criminal Probe into X Over Hate Speech
A French criminal investigation into X, formerly Twitter, was launched this month following complaints about hate speech and political influence. X is refusing to provide data to investigators, citing concerns about impartiality and free speech.
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36% Bias Score
Auschwitz Trip Combats Rise of Pro-Nazi, Pro-Franco Social Media Content
Over 250 Spanish high school students, mostly from Catalonia, Valencia, and Aragon, visited Auschwitz this year, a trip subsidized by the Ministry of Democratic Memory to counter the normalization of pro-Hitler and pro-Franco content on social media, a phenomenon students report witnessing daily.
Auschwitz Trip Combats Rise of Pro-Nazi, Pro-Franco Social Media Content
Over 250 Spanish high school students, mostly from Catalonia, Valencia, and Aragon, visited Auschwitz this year, a trip subsidized by the Ministry of Democratic Memory to counter the normalization of pro-Hitler and pro-Franco content on social media, a phenomenon students report witnessing daily.
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40% Bias Score
Papa Jake," WWII Veteran and Social Media Star, Dies at 102
Jake Larson, the 102-year-old World War II veteran and social media star known as "Papa Jake," died peacefully on July 17th; his granddaughter announced his passing on his social media accounts. Larson, who had over 1 million followers on TikTok, gave a memorable interview on CNN's coverage of the 8...
Papa Jake," WWII Veteran and Social Media Star, Dies at 102
Jake Larson, the 102-year-old World War II veteran and social media star known as "Papa Jake," died peacefully on July 17th; his granddaughter announced his passing on his social media accounts. Larson, who had over 1 million followers on TikTok, gave a memorable interview on CNN's coverage of the 8...
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24% Bias Score
Disinformation Fuels Tensions: Allegations of German Police Actions at Polish Border
Online videos allege German police illegally push migrants into Poland, escalating tensions between the two countries and fueling a right-wing disinformation campaign that reached millions on social media, amplifying existing anti-German sentiment.
Disinformation Fuels Tensions: Allegations of German Police Actions at Polish Border
Online videos allege German police illegally push migrants into Poland, escalating tensions between the two countries and fueling a right-wing disinformation campaign that reached millions on social media, amplifying existing anti-German sentiment.
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52% Bias Score
Stepfather Films Brutal Child Abuse, Mother Complicit
An 11-year-old boy in Russia was brutally beaten by his stepfather, who filmed the abuse and posted it online; the boy's 12-year-old stepsister was forced to film the incident, and the mother participated out of fear.
Stepfather Films Brutal Child Abuse, Mother Complicit
An 11-year-old boy in Russia was brutally beaten by his stepfather, who filmed the abuse and posted it online; the boy's 12-year-old stepsister was forced to film the incident, and the mother participated out of fear.
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48% Bias Score
102-Year-Old WWII Veteran and TikTok Star "Papa Jake" Dies
Jake Larson, a 102-year-old World War II veteran and TikTok star ("Papa Jake"), passed away; his 1.2 million followers received the news on Instagram. He served in Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge, earning numerous medals before using TikTok to share his experiences and honor fallen comrades.
102-Year-Old WWII Veteran and TikTok Star "Papa Jake" Dies
Jake Larson, a 102-year-old World War II veteran and TikTok star ("Papa Jake"), passed away; his 1.2 million followers received the news on Instagram. He served in Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge, earning numerous medals before using TikTok to share his experiences and honor fallen comrades.
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28% Bias Score
Mississippi Social Media Age Verification Law Upheld by Appeals Court
A federal appeals court upheld a Mississippi law requiring social media users to verify their age, despite tech industry challenges citing privacy and free speech concerns; the law aims to curb harm to children from online activities.
Mississippi Social Media Age Verification Law Upheld by Appeals Court
A federal appeals court upheld a Mississippi law requiring social media users to verify their age, despite tech industry challenges citing privacy and free speech concerns; the law aims to curb harm to children from online activities.
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40% Bias Score
Papa Jake," 102-Year-Old WWII Veteran and Social Media Star, Dies
Jake Larson, a 102-year-old WWII veteran and social media star known as "Papa Jake," died peacefully on July 17th; his granddaughter announced his passing on his social media accounts, highlighting his impact on social media and recounting his life.
Papa Jake," 102-Year-Old WWII Veteran and Social Media Star, Dies
Jake Larson, a 102-year-old WWII veteran and social media star known as "Papa Jake," died peacefully on July 17th; his granddaughter announced his passing on his social media accounts, highlighting his impact on social media and recounting his life.
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24% Bias Score
Gujarati Couple's Viral Instagram Success Promotes Language Preservation
A 91-year-old Gujarati couple from Leicester, England, has unexpectedly become an Instagram sensation, garnering over 84,000 followers and millions of views for videos showcasing their daily life; their granddaughter's posts highlight a decline in Gujarati speakers in the UK and promote the preserva...
Gujarati Couple's Viral Instagram Success Promotes Language Preservation
A 91-year-old Gujarati couple from Leicester, England, has unexpectedly become an Instagram sensation, garnering over 84,000 followers and millions of views for videos showcasing their daily life; their granddaughter's posts highlight a decline in Gujarati speakers in the UK and promote the preserva...
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28% Bias Score
The Late Show" Cancellation Signals Potential End of an Era for Late-Night Television
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" will end in May 2026, marking a potential end to an era of late-night television due to declining viewership, high production costs, and the rise of alternative media platforms; the timing has also sparked speculation of political interference, though this is deni...
The Late Show" Cancellation Signals Potential End of an Era for Late-Night Television
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" will end in May 2026, marking a potential end to an era of late-night television due to declining viewership, high production costs, and the rise of alternative media platforms; the timing has also sparked speculation of political interference, though this is deni...
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44% Bias Score
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