Magdeburg Attack: False Claims of "Allahu Akbar" During Arrest
On Friday, a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor drove into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing 5 and injuring 200; false claims spread on social media that he shouted "Allahu Akbar" during arrest are untrue.
Magdeburg Attack: False Claims of "Allahu Akbar" During Arrest
On Friday, a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor drove into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing 5 and injuring 200; false claims spread on social media that he shouted "Allahu Akbar" during arrest are untrue.
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24% Bias Score
Gonzales Compares Musk's Influence to a Prime Minister's in Government Funding Bill Negotiations
Rep. Tony Gonzales compared Elon Musk to a prime minister due to his significant influence on the government funding bill's revisions, praising Musk's vocal opposition that, along with President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance's opposition, led to a smaller version of the bill passing.
Gonzales Compares Musk's Influence to a Prime Minister's in Government Funding Bill Negotiations
Rep. Tony Gonzales compared Elon Musk to a prime minister due to his significant influence on the government funding bill's revisions, praising Musk's vocal opposition that, along with President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance's opposition, led to a smaller version of the bill passing.
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52% Bias Score
CEO of UnitedHealthcare Assassinated; Suspect's Motive Sparks Intense Debate
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot on December 4th in New York City; the suspect, Luigi Mangione, an Ivy League graduate, expressed resentment toward the US healthcare system, leading to intense and multifaceted social media reactions, including hybristophilia.
CEO of UnitedHealthcare Assassinated; Suspect's Motive Sparks Intense Debate
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot on December 4th in New York City; the suspect, Luigi Mangione, an Ivy League graduate, expressed resentment toward the US healthcare system, leading to intense and multifaceted social media reactions, including hybristophilia.
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60% Bias Score
Albania Bans TikTok for One Year Amid Concerns Over Violence
The Albanian government announced a year-long ban on TikTok starting next year, citing the platform's alleged role in inciting violence and bullying among children, particularly following the fatal stabbing of a teenager; the decision has sparked debate about freedom of expression and government reg...
Albania Bans TikTok for One Year Amid Concerns Over Violence
The Albanian government announced a year-long ban on TikTok starting next year, citing the platform's alleged role in inciting violence and bullying among children, particularly following the fatal stabbing of a teenager; the decision has sparked debate about freedom of expression and government reg...
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56% Bias Score
Social Media Celebrates CEO Murder, Raising National Security Concerns
In New York City on December 4th, Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot by Luigi Mangione, who faces federal and state charges including terrorism; social media reactions have been alarming, with some celebrating the suspect and expressing anger towards the US healthcare system.
Social Media Celebrates CEO Murder, Raising National Security Concerns
In New York City on December 4th, Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot by Luigi Mangione, who faces federal and state charges including terrorism; social media reactions have been alarming, with some celebrating the suspect and expressing anger towards the US healthcare system.
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44% Bias Score
Hamburg to Maintain X Presence Despite Hate Speech Concerns
The city of Hamburg, Germany, will continue using X (formerly Twitter) for disseminating information to citizens despite concerns about hate speech and misinformation; the city says it is using the platform to counteract disinformation and communicate with its citizens and will coordinate with other...
Hamburg to Maintain X Presence Despite Hate Speech Concerns
The city of Hamburg, Germany, will continue using X (formerly Twitter) for disseminating information to citizens despite concerns about hate speech and misinformation; the city says it is using the platform to counteract disinformation and communicate with its citizens and will coordinate with other...
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40% Bias Score
Magdeburg Attack Highlights Gaps in German Security and Integration
A man attacked a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 12, 2023, for reasons still under investigation; his statements are contradictory, blending extremist and potentially mental health aspects, challenging German security approaches.
Magdeburg Attack Highlights Gaps in German Security and Integration
A man attacked a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 12, 2023, for reasons still under investigation; his statements are contradictory, blending extremist and potentially mental health aspects, challenging German security approaches.
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28% Bias Score
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Five Dead, Security Failures Questioned
On December 23, 2023, in Magdeburg, Germany, a car driven by Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a Saudi Arabian doctor with a history of extremist views, deliberately crashed into a Christmas market, killing five and injuring over 200; German authorities are facing scrutiny over their handling of prior warnings ...
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Five Dead, Security Failures Questioned
On December 23, 2023, in Magdeburg, Germany, a car driven by Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a Saudi Arabian doctor with a history of extremist views, deliberately crashed into a Christmas market, killing five and injuring over 200; German authorities are facing scrutiny over their handling of prior warnings ...
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48% Bias Score
Bluesky's Growing Pains: Rapid Growth Brings Censorship, Scams, and User Revolts
Bluesky, a social media platform with nearly 25 million users, faces challenges including government censorship (blocked in China and Pakistan), a surge in scam accounts after the Brazil X ban, copyright complaints, and significant user backlash against journalist Jesse Singal, leading to increased ...
Bluesky's Growing Pains: Rapid Growth Brings Censorship, Scams, and User Revolts
Bluesky, a social media platform with nearly 25 million users, faces challenges including government censorship (blocked in China and Pakistan), a surge in scam accounts after the Brazil X ban, copyright complaints, and significant user backlash against journalist Jesse Singal, leading to increased ...
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52% Bias Score
Cyberbullying Surge Among French Elementary School Children
A recent French study by e-Enfance reveals that 20% of elementary school children have experienced cyberbullying, a significant increase from 2023, with 67% of elementary students already on social media; 71% of parents are unaware of their children's online activities, creating unsupervised online ...
Cyberbullying Surge Among French Elementary School Children
A recent French study by e-Enfance reveals that 20% of elementary school children have experienced cyberbullying, a significant increase from 2023, with 67% of elementary students already on social media; 71% of parents are unaware of their children's online activities, creating unsupervised online ...
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56% Bias Score
Severe PTSD Diagnosed in 81% of Assessed Kenyan Facebook Content Moderators
A lawsuit filed in Kenya alleges that 81% of 144 assessed Facebook content moderators suffered severe PTSD due to exposure to graphic content, highlighting the mental health toll of the job and prompting calls for greater protection for these workers.
Severe PTSD Diagnosed in 81% of Assessed Kenyan Facebook Content Moderators
A lawsuit filed in Kenya alleges that 81% of 144 assessed Facebook content moderators suffered severe PTSD due to exposure to graphic content, highlighting the mental health toll of the job and prompting calls for greater protection for these workers.
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48% Bias Score
Russian Mother's Fruit-Only Diet for Child Sparks Investigation
A Rostov-on-Don mother and her young daughter have followed a fruit and vegetable-only diet, excluding water, for 342 days, prompting online outrage and investigations by the Investigative Committee and the prosecutor's office into potential parental neglect.
Russian Mother's Fruit-Only Diet for Child Sparks Investigation
A Rostov-on-Don mother and her young daughter have followed a fruit and vegetable-only diet, excluding water, for 342 days, prompting online outrage and investigations by the Investigative Committee and the prosecutor's office into potential parental neglect.
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60% Bias Score