January 2025
February 2025
South Korean Investigators Seek Charges Against Ousted President Yoon
South Korean investigators are pushing for charges against ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol for insurrection, abuse of power, and obstruction of parliament following his six-hour declaration of martial law in December, which involved deploying troops to seal off the National Assembly.
South Korean Investigators Seek Charges Against Ousted President Yoon
South Korean investigators are pushing for charges against ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol for insurrection, abuse of power, and obstruction of parliament following his six-hour declaration of martial law in December, which involved deploying troops to seal off the National Assembly.
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40% Bias Score
US Paris Agreement Withdrawal Exacerbates Climate Risks; Greece Faces Greenwashing Accusations
The US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement exacerbates global climate risks, as exemplified by the California wildfires, while Chevron's pursuit of Greek hydrocarbon extraction contradicts the Greek government's 'green' image, highlighting the conflict between economic interests and environmental pr...
US Paris Agreement Withdrawal Exacerbates Climate Risks; Greece Faces Greenwashing Accusations
The US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement exacerbates global climate risks, as exemplified by the California wildfires, while Chevron's pursuit of Greek hydrocarbon extraction contradicts the Greek government's 'green' image, highlighting the conflict between economic interests and environmental pr...
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52% Bias Score
European VC Investment Dips Despite AI Boom and Exit Surge
European venture capital investment totaled less in 2024 than in 2023, despite larger average deals, due to fewer deals; however, AI investment boomed to €14.6 billion, and exits increased, creating cautious optimism for the future.
European VC Investment Dips Despite AI Boom and Exit Surge
European venture capital investment totaled less in 2024 than in 2023, despite larger average deals, due to fewer deals; however, AI investment boomed to €14.6 billion, and exits increased, creating cautious optimism for the future.
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44% Bias Score
Emilia Perez" Dominates Oscar Nominations Amidst Devastating LA Wildfires
The 2025 Oscars nominations were announced, with Netflix's "Emilia Perez" receiving a record-breaking 13 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress, surpassing even Netflix's own "Roma." The announcement was delayed twice due to devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
Emilia Perez" Dominates Oscar Nominations Amidst Devastating LA Wildfires
The 2025 Oscars nominations were announced, with Netflix's "Emilia Perez" receiving a record-breaking 13 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress, surpassing even Netflix's own "Roma." The announcement was delayed twice due to devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
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36% Bias Score
US withdrawal from Paris Agreement undermines global climate efforts
Since the first UN environmental conference in 1972, CO2 emissions have steadily increased, only declining during global crises; the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, effective in one year, is a major setback, jeopardizing climate funding and the accord's balance.
US withdrawal from Paris Agreement undermines global climate efforts
Since the first UN environmental conference in 1972, CO2 emissions have steadily increased, only declining during global crises; the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, effective in one year, is a major setback, jeopardizing climate funding and the accord's balance.
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52% Bias Score
Netflix Raises Canadian Subscription Prices Amid Industry-Wide Trend
Netflix implemented a price increase in Canada, raising its subscription plans by $2 to $7.99 for the basic plan with ads, $2.50 to $18.99 for the standard plan without ads, and $3 to $23.99 for the premium plan, reflecting a broader industry trend of rising streaming costs and competitive pressures...
Netflix Raises Canadian Subscription Prices Amid Industry-Wide Trend
Netflix implemented a price increase in Canada, raising its subscription plans by $2 to $7.99 for the basic plan with ads, $2.50 to $18.99 for the standard plan without ads, and $3 to $23.99 for the premium plan, reflecting a broader industry trend of rising streaming costs and competitive pressures...
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40% Bias Score
Mexico Prepares for US Migrant Expulsions with New Border Camps
Mexico is setting up migrant camps near Ciudad Juarez and other border cities in response to potential mass expulsions from the US following policy changes that include eliminating the CBP One app for asylum seekers. The government is coordinating with the US on security and migration issues and pla...
Mexico Prepares for US Migrant Expulsions with New Border Camps
Mexico is setting up migrant camps near Ciudad Juarez and other border cities in response to potential mass expulsions from the US following policy changes that include eliminating the CBP One app for asylum seekers. The government is coordinating with the US on security and migration issues and pla...
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36% Bias Score
EU Plans €1 Billion Reserve to Protect Farmers from Mercosur Trade Deal
The EU plans a minimum €1 billion reserve to aid farmers if the Mercosur trade deal harms European agriculture, particularly in beef and poultry, mirroring a similar, but slower, Brexit support system. The money will likely come from the Common Agricultural Policy.
EU Plans €1 Billion Reserve to Protect Farmers from Mercosur Trade Deal
The EU plans a minimum €1 billion reserve to aid farmers if the Mercosur trade deal harms European agriculture, particularly in beef and poultry, mirroring a similar, but slower, Brexit support system. The money will likely come from the Common Agricultural Policy.
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36% Bias Score
Musk Challenges Stargate AI Project Funding
Elon Musk disputes the funding of Stargate, a new $500 billion AI infrastructure project involving OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, announced by President Trump, citing SoftBank's significantly lower investment than claimed, highlighting a long-standing conflict with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
Musk Challenges Stargate AI Project Funding
Elon Musk disputes the funding of Stargate, a new $500 billion AI infrastructure project involving OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, announced by President Trump, citing SoftBank's significantly lower investment than claimed, highlighting a long-standing conflict with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
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48% Bias Score
Israeli Terror Attack Survivor Wins Eurovision
Raphael, a 22-year-old Israeli woman who survived a terrorist attack at a music festival, won her country's Eurovision Song Contest; she credits music with aiding her recovery and anticipates potential backlash due to the political context surrounding Israel.
Israeli Terror Attack Survivor Wins Eurovision
Raphael, a 22-year-old Israeli woman who survived a terrorist attack at a music festival, won her country's Eurovision Song Contest; she credits music with aiding her recovery and anticipates potential backlash due to the political context surrounding Israel.
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36% Bias Score
Canada Uses AI to Tackle Massive Payroll Backlog
The Canadian government is using an AI-powered virtual assistant to clear a 383,000-transaction backlog in its Phoenix pay system, processing over 4,300 transactions in months; a decision on a new payroll platform is expected by end of March, with an 18-20 month implementation following.
Canada Uses AI to Tackle Massive Payroll Backlog
The Canadian government is using an AI-powered virtual assistant to clear a 383,000-transaction backlog in its Phoenix pay system, processing over 4,300 transactions in months; a decision on a new payroll platform is expected by end of March, with an 18-20 month implementation following.
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40% Bias Score
Aschaffenburg Attack Spurs Criticism of German Immigration Policies
Following a knife attack in Aschaffenburg, Germany, where a 28-year-old Afghan man allegedly killed a two-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man, German politicians across the political spectrum reacted, criticizing failures in the deportation process of the suspect, who was subject to an existing depor...
Aschaffenburg Attack Spurs Criticism of German Immigration Policies
Following a knife attack in Aschaffenburg, Germany, where a 28-year-old Afghan man allegedly killed a two-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man, German politicians across the political spectrum reacted, criticizing failures in the deportation process of the suspect, who was subject to an existing depor...
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56% Bias Score