January 2025
February 2025
Belichick Officially Signs with UNC
Bill Belichick officially signed a five-year, $10 million per year contract with the University of North Carolina, ending speculation of his return to the NFL; the deal includes substantial bonuses based on wins and playoff appearances, along with relocation expenses and other perks.
Belichick Officially Signs with UNC
Bill Belichick officially signed a five-year, $10 million per year contract with the University of North Carolina, ending speculation of his return to the NFL; the deal includes substantial bonuses based on wins and playoff appearances, along with relocation expenses and other perks.
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44% Bias Score
Westfield Bondi Junction Killer's Father Speaks Out
Joel Cauchi's father reveals his son's body was cremated, and he won't attend the inquest into the deaths of six people killed in a stabbing rampage at Sydney's Westfield Bondi Junction on April 13, 2023, believing his son was in a religious trance rather than a psychotic episode.
Westfield Bondi Junction Killer's Father Speaks Out
Joel Cauchi's father reveals his son's body was cremated, and he won't attend the inquest into the deaths of six people killed in a stabbing rampage at Sydney's Westfield Bondi Junction on April 13, 2023, believing his son was in a religious trance rather than a psychotic episode.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Giant Iceberg Threatens South Georgia Wildlife
The world's largest iceberg, A23a (3,500 sq km), is drifting toward South Georgia, potentially grounding within 2-4 weeks and endangering penguin and seal populations already affected by bird flu; its eventual melting will release nutrients, impacting marine life and carbon absorption.
Giant Iceberg Threatens South Georgia Wildlife
The world's largest iceberg, A23a (3,500 sq km), is drifting toward South Georgia, potentially grounding within 2-4 weeks and endangering penguin and seal populations already affected by bird flu; its eventual melting will release nutrients, impacting marine life and carbon absorption.
Progress
44% Bias Score
BOJ Raises Interest Rate to 0.5%, Citing Inflation and Wage Growth
The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to roughly 0.5 percent on Friday, citing inflation near its two percent target and a strengthening wage growth trend; Governor Kazuo Ueda noted ongoing uncertainties but hinted at further increases if economic conditions continue.
BOJ Raises Interest Rate to 0.5%, Citing Inflation and Wage Growth
The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to roughly 0.5 percent on Friday, citing inflation near its two percent target and a strengthening wage growth trend; Governor Kazuo Ueda noted ongoing uncertainties but hinted at further increases if economic conditions continue.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Storm Eowyn Causes Widespread Disruption Across UK and Ireland
Storm Eowyn, a rapidly developing storm, has caused widespread disruption across the UK and Ireland, resulting in flight and train cancellations, power outages affecting over 800,000 homes and businesses, and school closures in Ireland and Northern Ireland on January 24th due to dangerous weather co...
Storm Eowyn Causes Widespread Disruption Across UK and Ireland
Storm Eowyn, a rapidly developing storm, has caused widespread disruption across the UK and Ireland, resulting in flight and train cancellations, power outages affecting over 800,000 homes and businesses, and school closures in Ireland and Northern Ireland on January 24th due to dangerous weather co...
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32% Bias Score
Supreme Court Reinstates Business Registration Requirement
The Supreme Court reinstated a requirement for roughly 32.6 million small businesses to register with the Treasury Department, mandating personal information submission to combat financial crimes, reversing a Texas judge's ruling that blocked the 2021 Corporate Transparency Act.
Supreme Court Reinstates Business Registration Requirement
The Supreme Court reinstated a requirement for roughly 32.6 million small businesses to register with the Treasury Department, mandating personal information submission to combat financial crimes, reversing a Texas judge's ruling that blocked the 2021 Corporate Transparency Act.
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40% Bias Score
Vermont Border Agent Fatally Shot, Suspect Arrested
U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland was fatally shot during a traffic stop in Vermont on January 20th, 2025; 21-year-old Teresa Youngblut was arrested and charged with assault on a federal law enforcement officer; the incident involved an exchange of gunfire with a German national passenger.
Vermont Border Agent Fatally Shot, Suspect Arrested
U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland was fatally shot during a traffic stop in Vermont on January 20th, 2025; 21-year-old Teresa Youngblut was arrested and charged with assault on a federal law enforcement officer; the incident involved an exchange of gunfire with a German national passenger.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Austrian Report Highlights FPÖ's Ties to Right-Wing Extremism
A new Austrian government report details the FPÖ's extensive ties to right-wing extremism, mentioning leader Herbert Kickl 40 times, raising concerns as the party nears a potential coalition government, especially given the 1200 right-wing extremist crimes reported in comparison to 150 Islamist and ...
Austrian Report Highlights FPÖ's Ties to Right-Wing Extremism
A new Austrian government report details the FPÖ's extensive ties to right-wing extremism, mentioning leader Herbert Kickl 40 times, raising concerns as the party nears a potential coalition government, especially given the 1200 right-wing extremist crimes reported in comparison to 150 Islamist and ...
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56% Bias Score
French Man Freed After 19 Years on Indonesian Death Row
After 19 years on death row in Indonesia for drug trafficking charges, Serge Atlaoui, a 61-year-old French national, will be repatriated to France on February 4th following a deal between Paris and Jakarta, secured after years of diplomatic pressure and advocacy.
French Man Freed After 19 Years on Indonesian Death Row
After 19 years on death row in Indonesia for drug trafficking charges, Serge Atlaoui, a 61-year-old French national, will be repatriated to France on February 4th following a deal between Paris and Jakarta, secured after years of diplomatic pressure and advocacy.
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60% Bias Score
Macron to Address Louvre's Urgent €100 Million Renovation Needs
French President Emmanuel Macron will address the Louvre Museum's critical condition on January 28th, prompted by the director's alert regarding significant water damage, temperature issues, and obsolete equipment threatening artwork conservation, requiring at least €100 million in renovations.
Macron to Address Louvre's Urgent €100 Million Renovation Needs
French President Emmanuel Macron will address the Louvre Museum's critical condition on January 28th, prompted by the director's alert regarding significant water damage, temperature issues, and obsolete equipment threatening artwork conservation, requiring at least €100 million in renovations.
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48% Bias Score
Öcalan Demands End to Isolation for Peace Process
Following their second meeting on January 22nd, a DEM party delegation reported that Abdullah Öcalan continues working toward a resolution, emphasizing the need to end his isolation for the peace process to succeed; further announcements are expected soon.
Öcalan Demands End to Isolation for Peace Process
Following their second meeting on January 22nd, a DEM party delegation reported that Abdullah Öcalan continues working toward a resolution, emphasizing the need to end his isolation for the peace process to succeed; further announcements are expected soon.
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40% Bias Score
Delayed Modular Housing Units Finally Deployed in Vernon
Forty modular housing units, built in 2022 but delayed due to a failed initial project and subsequent remediation, will be transported from Penticton to Vernon to create 52 supportive housing units, highlighting challenges in BC's modular housing program.
Delayed Modular Housing Units Finally Deployed in Vernon
Forty modular housing units, built in 2022 but delayed due to a failed initial project and subsequent remediation, will be transported from Penticton to Vernon to create 52 supportive housing units, highlighting challenges in BC's modular housing program.
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52% Bias Score