January 2025
February 2025
EU Weighs Funding for Border Barriers Amidst Hybrid Threat Concerns
The EU Commissioner for Home Affairs left open the possibility of using EU funds for border barriers, following calls from several MEPs and amid concerns about hybrid threats from Russia and Belarus. While €170 million was recently allocated to countries bordering these nations, the EU has yet to di...
EU Weighs Funding for Border Barriers Amidst Hybrid Threat Concerns
The EU Commissioner for Home Affairs left open the possibility of using EU funds for border barriers, following calls from several MEPs and amid concerns about hybrid threats from Russia and Belarus. While €170 million was recently allocated to countries bordering these nations, the EU has yet to di...
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52% Bias Score
Massive Iceberg Threatens Antarctic Wildlife
A trillion-ton iceberg, A23a, is moving towards South Georgia Island, potentially disrupting penguin and seal breeding by blocking access to food sources and increasing chick mortality rates, an event amplified by human-caused climate change.
Massive Iceberg Threatens Antarctic Wildlife
A trillion-ton iceberg, A23a, is moving towards South Georgia Island, potentially disrupting penguin and seal breeding by blocking access to food sources and increasing chick mortality rates, an event amplified by human-caused climate change.
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32% Bias Score
Sundance Film Festival Showcases Record Number of LGBTQ+ Films
The 41st Sundance Film Festival, running from January 19th to February 2nd in Park City and Salt Lake City, features a record-breaking 15 LGBTQ+ feature films, reflecting a rising trend in diverse cinematic representation, with online screenings beginning January 30th.
Sundance Film Festival Showcases Record Number of LGBTQ+ Films
The 41st Sundance Film Festival, running from January 19th to February 2nd in Park City and Salt Lake City, features a record-breaking 15 LGBTQ+ feature films, reflecting a rising trend in diverse cinematic representation, with online screenings beginning January 30th.
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20% Bias Score
Canada's Potential Economic Union with the U.S.: Benefits and Risks
An Angus Reid survey reveals that Canadians under 55 lack deep emotional attachment to Canada, and their attachment depends on the country providing a good standard of living. This raises concerns about Canada's integration with the U.S., and the potential benefits and drawbacks of adopting the U.S....
Canada's Potential Economic Union with the U.S.: Benefits and Risks
An Angus Reid survey reveals that Canadians under 55 lack deep emotional attachment to Canada, and their attachment depends on the country providing a good standard of living. This raises concerns about Canada's integration with the U.S., and the potential benefits and drawbacks of adopting the U.S....
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36% Bias Score
Germany Monitors Foreign Interference Threats to 2025 Bundestag Elections
Germany's 2025 Bundestag elections face potential threats from foreign interference, primarily from Russia, focusing on cyberattacks and disinformation; however, German authorities report no immediate concrete threats and are actively monitoring the situation.
Germany Monitors Foreign Interference Threats to 2025 Bundestag Elections
Germany's 2025 Bundestag elections face potential threats from foreign interference, primarily from Russia, focusing on cyberattacks and disinformation; however, German authorities report no immediate concrete threats and are actively monitoring the situation.
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40% Bias Score
Landmines Kill Returning Civilians in Syria
In Idlib, Syria, landmines left behind from the conflict are killing returning civilians, including Ayghad's father, who was killed by a landmine while trying to farm his land. At least 144 people, including 27 children, have been killed by landmines and unexploded ordnance since early December.
Landmines Kill Returning Civilians in Syria
In Idlib, Syria, landmines left behind from the conflict are killing returning civilians, including Ayghad's father, who was killed by a landmine while trying to farm his land. At least 144 people, including 27 children, have been killed by landmines and unexploded ordnance since early December.
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28% Bias Score
Right-Wing Dominance Online Silences Left-Leaning Voices
A German author laments the overwhelming presence of right-wing content online, overshadowing left-leaning voices and perspectives, urging a renewed focus on promoting positive and empowering content from progressive groups before the February 23rd election.
Right-Wing Dominance Online Silences Left-Leaning Voices
A German author laments the overwhelming presence of right-wing content online, overshadowing left-leaning voices and perspectives, urging a renewed focus on promoting positive and empowering content from progressive groups before the February 23rd election.
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52% Bias Score
Ontario Colleges Face Funding Crisis Amidst Federal International Student Visa Cuts
The number of international student visas available to Ontario colleges and universities will drop by approximately 25,000 in 2025 due to a federal government decision to reduce study permits by 45 percent to address housing market strain, resulting in significant financial losses and program cuts a...
Ontario Colleges Face Funding Crisis Amidst Federal International Student Visa Cuts
The number of international student visas available to Ontario colleges and universities will drop by approximately 25,000 in 2025 due to a federal government decision to reduce study permits by 45 percent to address housing market strain, resulting in significant financial losses and program cuts a...
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52% Bias Score
UK Fights to Block Entry of Parents of Smuggled Kurdish Children
The UK Home Office is fighting a legal battle to block the entry of two Kurdish brothers' parents into England, fearing it will encourage human smuggling, despite a court initially ordering their reunification due to human rights concerns.
UK Fights to Block Entry of Parents of Smuggled Kurdish Children
The UK Home Office is fighting a legal battle to block the entry of two Kurdish brothers' parents into England, fearing it will encourage human smuggling, despite a court initially ordering their reunification due to human rights concerns.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Loses Syrian Base: End of Mediterranean Era
Syria's refusal to renew the lease on Russia's Tartus naval base ends 54 years of continuous Russian presence in the Mediterranean, impacting its logistical support for mercenaries and regional influence, due to Turkey's sway over the new Syrian government and negative Syrian public opinion.
Russia Loses Syrian Base: End of Mediterranean Era
Syria's refusal to renew the lease on Russia's Tartus naval base ends 54 years of continuous Russian presence in the Mediterranean, impacting its logistical support for mercenaries and regional influence, due to Turkey's sway over the new Syrian government and negative Syrian public opinion.
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48% Bias Score
Laken-Riley Act: Mandatory Detention for Undocumented Immigrants
The Laken-Riley Act, passed by the US Congress and signed by President Trump, requires the detention of undocumented immigrants suspected of any crime, eliminating the presumption of innocence, despite opposition from some Democrats.
Laken-Riley Act: Mandatory Detention for Undocumented Immigrants
The Laken-Riley Act, passed by the US Congress and signed by President Trump, requires the detention of undocumented immigrants suspected of any crime, eliminating the presumption of innocence, despite opposition from some Democrats.
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64% Bias Score
Germany Debates AI Investment Amidst US Dominance
Germany is debating increased AI investment, research, and deregulation to compete with a \$50 billion US private sector AI investment, raising concerns about digital sovereignty and dependence on US technology.
Germany Debates AI Investment Amidst US Dominance
Germany is debating increased AI investment, research, and deregulation to compete with a \$50 billion US private sector AI investment, raising concerns about digital sovereignty and dependence on US technology.
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44% Bias Score