January 2025
February 2025
Nuclear Power's Rise: A Climate Solution or a Risky Gamble?
Driven by growing energy demands and climate concerns, nuclear power is projected to reach almost 10% of global electricity production by 2025; however, the high costs, long construction times, and environmental impacts of both traditional and small modular reactors raise questions about its effecti...
Nuclear Power's Rise: A Climate Solution or a Risky Gamble?
Driven by growing energy demands and climate concerns, nuclear power is projected to reach almost 10% of global electricity production by 2025; however, the high costs, long construction times, and environmental impacts of both traditional and small modular reactors raise questions about its effecti...
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40% Bias Score
Politics Dominates 97th Academy Award Nominations
The 97th Academy Awards nominations include politically charged films such as a Donald Trump biopic ("The Apprentice"), a Vatican thriller ("Conclave"), and documentaries on Patrice Lumumba ("Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat") and the Ukrainian war ("Porcelain War"), reflecting significant political even...
Politics Dominates 97th Academy Award Nominations
The 97th Academy Awards nominations include politically charged films such as a Donald Trump biopic ("The Apprentice"), a Vatican thriller ("Conclave"), and documentaries on Patrice Lumumba ("Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat") and the Ukrainian war ("Porcelain War"), reflecting significant political even...
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56% Bias Score
Tunisian Activist's Hunger Strike Highlights Worsening Human Rights Crisis
Tunisian human rights activist Sihem Bensedrine, 74, is on a hunger strike in prison since January 14th, protesting her pre-trial detention on fraud charges deemed baseless by human rights groups and the UN, amid Tunisia's worsening human rights climate under President Kais Saied.
Tunisian Activist's Hunger Strike Highlights Worsening Human Rights Crisis
Tunisian human rights activist Sihem Bensedrine, 74, is on a hunger strike in prison since January 14th, protesting her pre-trial detention on fraud charges deemed baseless by human rights groups and the UN, amid Tunisia's worsening human rights climate under President Kais Saied.
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40% Bias Score
Collins and Murkowski Oppose Hegseth's Defense Nomination
Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, both Republicans, announced their opposition to Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense due to concerns about his experience, character, and past behavior, jeopardizing his confirmation given the narrow Republican majority in the Senate.
Collins and Murkowski Oppose Hegseth's Defense Nomination
Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, both Republicans, announced their opposition to Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense due to concerns about his experience, character, and past behavior, jeopardizing his confirmation given the narrow Republican majority in the Senate.
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48% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Ratcliffe as CIA Director
John Ratcliffe, former Director of National Intelligence and Texas congressman, was confirmed as CIA director by the Senate with a 74-25 bipartisan vote on Thursday, following a Democratic delay, making him the second Trump cabinet appointee confirmed this week.
Senate Confirms Ratcliffe as CIA Director
John Ratcliffe, former Director of National Intelligence and Texas congressman, was confirmed as CIA director by the Senate with a 74-25 bipartisan vote on Thursday, following a Democratic delay, making him the second Trump cabinet appointee confirmed this week.
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44% Bias Score
Nashville School Shooting: Manifesto Reveals Extremist Ideology
Seventeen-year-old Solomon Henderson fatally shot a 16-year-old classmate and injured another at Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee, on November 15th, before taking his own life; police are investigating an alleged manifesto expressing extremist views and citing influences such as Candace O...
Nashville School Shooting: Manifesto Reveals Extremist Ideology
Seventeen-year-old Solomon Henderson fatally shot a 16-year-old classmate and injured another at Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee, on November 15th, before taking his own life; police are investigating an alleged manifesto expressing extremist views and citing influences such as Candace O...
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48% Bias Score
Merz's Foreign Policy: A More Assertive Germany
Friedrich Merz, leading candidate for Chancellor in Germany's upcoming election, outlined a more assertive foreign policy emphasizing stronger military capabilities, a closer relationship with the US, even under a Trump presidency, and a firm stance against what he terms an "axis of autocracies" led...
Merz's Foreign Policy: A More Assertive Germany
Friedrich Merz, leading candidate for Chancellor in Germany's upcoming election, outlined a more assertive foreign policy emphasizing stronger military capabilities, a closer relationship with the US, even under a Trump presidency, and a firm stance against what he terms an "axis of autocracies" led...
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36% Bias Score
Aschaffenburg Knife Attack Fuels Criticism of German Immigration Policies
A 28-year-old Afghan man facing deportation stabbed and killed a two-year-old child and a 41-year-old man in Aschaffenburg, Germany on January 23rd, injuring three others; the incident is fueling criticism of Germany's immigration policies and is occurring one month before federal elections.
Aschaffenburg Knife Attack Fuels Criticism of German Immigration Policies
A 28-year-old Afghan man facing deportation stabbed and killed a two-year-old child and a 41-year-old man in Aschaffenburg, Germany on January 23rd, injuring three others; the incident is fueling criticism of Germany's immigration policies and is occurring one month before federal elections.
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64% Bias Score
Germany: Fatal Stabbing Fuels Pre-Election Immigration Debate
A 28-year-old Afghan man stabbed two people to death, including a toddler, in Aschaffenburg, Germany, on Wednesday; the attack has ignited Germany's pre-election immigration debate, with the opposition demanding stricter border controls and the governing party blaming Bavarian authorities for enforc...
Germany: Fatal Stabbing Fuels Pre-Election Immigration Debate
A 28-year-old Afghan man stabbed two people to death, including a toddler, in Aschaffenburg, Germany, on Wednesday; the attack has ignited Germany's pre-election immigration debate, with the opposition demanding stricter border controls and the governing party blaming Bavarian authorities for enforc...
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64% Bias Score
Ireland braces for destructive Storm Éowyn
Ireland is preparing for Storm Éowyn, expected to bring destructive winds exceeding 130 km/h inland from 2 am Friday, causing widespread closures and potential power outages exceeding those of Storm Ophelia in 2017; authorities urge citizens to shelter.
Ireland braces for destructive Storm Éowyn
Ireland is preparing for Storm Éowyn, expected to bring destructive winds exceeding 130 km/h inland from 2 am Friday, causing widespread closures and potential power outages exceeding those of Storm Ophelia in 2017; authorities urge citizens to shelter.
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52% Bias Score
Post-Pandemic Surge in Child Deaths in England
A study published in PLOS Medicine reveals a significant rise in child deaths in England post-pandemic, with 258 more deaths than expected in 2022-23 compared to the pandemic's temporary decrease; disparities widened, impacting non-white and poor children.
Post-Pandemic Surge in Child Deaths in England
A study published in PLOS Medicine reveals a significant rise in child deaths in England post-pandemic, with 258 more deaths than expected in 2022-23 compared to the pandemic's temporary decrease; disparities widened, impacting non-white and poor children.
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36% Bias Score
Jamaica Gang Boss Killing Sparks Violent Backlash, Curfew
The police killing of a top Jamaican gang leader in Spanish Town sparked violent protests, leading to a city-wide curfew, the closure of schools and businesses, and a suspension of public transport; the incident is part of a broader government crackdown on gangs amid Jamaica's high homicide rate.
Jamaica Gang Boss Killing Sparks Violent Backlash, Curfew
The police killing of a top Jamaican gang leader in Spanish Town sparked violent protests, leading to a city-wide curfew, the closure of schools and businesses, and a suspension of public transport; the incident is part of a broader government crackdown on gangs amid Jamaica's high homicide rate.
Progress
40% Bias Score