Panama Regains Control of Panama Canal
On December 31, 1999, Panama officially regained control of the Panama Canal from the United States, ending a long period of US control marked by protests and violence, culminating in a peaceful transfer of sovereignty.
Panama Regains Control of Panama Canal
On December 31, 1999, Panama officially regained control of the Panama Canal from the United States, ending a long period of US control marked by protests and violence, culminating in a peaceful transfer of sovereignty.
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44% Bias Score
China Denies Involvement in US Treasury Department Cyberattack
The US Treasury Department confirmed a significant cybersecurity incident, reportedly linked to a Chinese state-sponsored actor, resulting in unauthorized access to non-classified documents; China denies involvement.
China Denies Involvement in US Treasury Department Cyberattack
The US Treasury Department confirmed a significant cybersecurity incident, reportedly linked to a Chinese state-sponsored actor, resulting in unauthorized access to non-classified documents; China denies involvement.
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32% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Threatens \$1 Billion in Small Business Revenue
A potential TikTok ban in the US could cost small businesses over \$1 billion in monthly revenue, forcing them to migrate to other platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, though concerns remain about maintaining reach and ease of use.
TikTok Ban Threatens \$1 Billion in Small Business Revenue
A potential TikTok ban in the US could cost small businesses over \$1 billion in monthly revenue, forcing them to migrate to other platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, though concerns remain about maintaining reach and ease of use.
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48% Bias Score
Economist Predicts Negative Economic Impact of Restricting Immigration in 2025
The Economist predicts that in 2025, many countries will attempt to restrict immigration to appease voters, which will negatively impact their economies; however, countries like Japan plan to welcome immigrants to address labor shortages.
Economist Predicts Negative Economic Impact of Restricting Immigration in 2025
The Economist predicts that in 2025, many countries will attempt to restrict immigration to appease voters, which will negatively impact their economies; however, countries like Japan plan to welcome immigrants to address labor shortages.
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52% Bias Score
US Libraries Report 2024's Most Borrowed Books: Escapism and Social Issues
Public libraries across the US, including those in Texas, Chicago, Cincinnati, Utah, San Francisco, and Seattle, reported 2024's most borrowed books, revealing a trend towards escapist fiction alongside a notable interest in books addressing social and environmental issues.
US Libraries Report 2024's Most Borrowed Books: Escapism and Social Issues
Public libraries across the US, including those in Texas, Chicago, Cincinnati, Utah, San Francisco, and Seattle, reported 2024's most borrowed books, revealing a trend towards escapist fiction alongside a notable interest in books addressing social and environmental issues.
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32% Bias Score
DAX Closes 2024 at Record High Despite Global Uncertainty
The German DAX index concluded 2024 at 19,909 points, exceeding expectations despite global political instability including a rightward shift in European elections, French government uncertainty, Trump's US election win, and Germany's collapsed coalition. Gold prices also reached record highs.
DAX Closes 2024 at Record High Despite Global Uncertainty
The German DAX index concluded 2024 at 19,909 points, exceeding expectations despite global political instability including a rightward shift in European elections, French government uncertainty, Trump's US election win, and Germany's collapsed coalition. Gold prices also reached record highs.
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56% Bias Score
US Designates Detained Teacher in Russia as Wrongfully Detained
The US government has designated Marc Fogel, an American teacher serving a 14-year sentence in a Russian hard labor camp for cannabis possession, as "wrongfully detained," prompting active diplomatic efforts for his release following years of failed appeals and family pleas.
US Designates Detained Teacher in Russia as Wrongfully Detained
The US government has designated Marc Fogel, an American teacher serving a 14-year sentence in a Russian hard labor camp for cannabis possession, as "wrongfully detained," prompting active diplomatic efforts for his release following years of failed appeals and family pleas.
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56% Bias Score
New Columbia River Treaty Awaits Finalization
A new agreement-in-principle for the Columbia River Treaty, aiming to replace a 60-year-old pact, is set to be finalized by January 20th, offering updated terms addressing past environmental damage, incorporating Indigenous participation, and securing the river's future, though it involves substanti...
New Columbia River Treaty Awaits Finalization
A new agreement-in-principle for the Columbia River Treaty, aiming to replace a 60-year-old pact, is set to be finalized by January 20th, offering updated terms addressing past environmental damage, incorporating Indigenous participation, and securing the river's future, though it involves substanti...
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32% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Threatens \$1 Billion in Small Business Revenue
A potential TikTok ban by January 19th could cost small businesses over \$1 billion in monthly revenue, forcing them to migrate to other platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, potentially impacting their ability to reach customers, especially teens.
TikTok Ban Threatens \$1 Billion in Small Business Revenue
A potential TikTok ban by January 19th could cost small businesses over \$1 billion in monthly revenue, forcing them to migrate to other platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, potentially impacting their ability to reach customers, especially teens.
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48% Bias Score
2025 World Juniors: Final Preliminary Round Sets Quarterfinal Matchups
The final day of the 2025 World Juniors preliminary round features four crucial games: Canada vs. USA, Finland vs. Latvia, Sweden vs. Czechia, and Kazakhstan vs. Switzerland, determining quarterfinal matchups and relegation.
2025 World Juniors: Final Preliminary Round Sets Quarterfinal Matchups
The final day of the 2025 World Juniors preliminary round features four crucial games: Canada vs. USA, Finland vs. Latvia, Sweden vs. Czechia, and Kazakhstan vs. Switzerland, determining quarterfinal matchups and relegation.
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40% Bias Score
Carter's Legacy: Normalizing US-China Relations at Taiwan's Expense
Former US President Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday at age 100, is remembered for his role in establishing diplomatic relations between the US and China in 1979, a decision that ended decades of estrangement but also led to the severing of ties with Taiwan, causing significant anger and protests in...
Carter's Legacy: Normalizing US-China Relations at Taiwan's Expense
Former US President Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday at age 100, is remembered for his role in establishing diplomatic relations between the US and China in 1979, a decision that ended decades of estrangement but also led to the severing of ties with Taiwan, causing significant anger and protests in...
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40% Bias Score
Financial Crisis in American Agriculture
American farmers suffered over $30 billion in losses this year due to rising input costs, regulatory overreach, and a stalled Farm Bill; President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, is seen as crucial to resolving the crisis.
Financial Crisis in American Agriculture
American farmers suffered over $30 billion in losses this year due to rising input costs, regulatory overreach, and a stalled Farm Bill; President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, is seen as crucial to resolving the crisis.
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76% Bias Score