January 2025
February 2025
Narco-Submarine Breaks Apart Off Spanish Coast
A suspected narco-submarine attempting to enter Spain via the Camarinas-Muxia estuary broke in two while being towed; the stern sank, prompting an investigation to determine if it contained drugs.
Narco-Submarine Breaks Apart Off Spanish Coast
A suspected narco-submarine attempting to enter Spain via the Camarinas-Muxia estuary broke in two while being towed; the stern sank, prompting an investigation to determine if it contained drugs.
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20% Bias Score
Illegal Immigrant Pleads Guilty to Murdering Woman on Her Birthday
Jhon Moises Chacaguasay-Ilbis, a 21-year-old illegal immigrant from Ecuador, pleaded guilty to murdering Joselyn Jhoana Toaquiza, also an illegal immigrant from Ecuador, on her 21st birthday in Syracuse, New York on June 18th. He strangled her, disposed of the body, and later turned himself in.
Illegal Immigrant Pleads Guilty to Murdering Woman on Her Birthday
Jhon Moises Chacaguasay-Ilbis, a 21-year-old illegal immigrant from Ecuador, pleaded guilty to murdering Joselyn Jhoana Toaquiza, also an illegal immigrant from Ecuador, on her 21st birthday in Syracuse, New York on June 18th. He strangled her, disposed of the body, and later turned himself in.
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56% Bias Score
Stalled Iran-Afghanistan Agreement: Taliban Terrorist Designation Dispute
A former Iranian diplomat revealed that Iran never officially designated the Taliban as terrorists, leading to the collapse of a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement with Afghanistan due to a disagreement over this clause.
Stalled Iran-Afghanistan Agreement: Taliban Terrorist Designation Dispute
A former Iranian diplomat revealed that Iran never officially designated the Taliban as terrorists, leading to the collapse of a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement with Afghanistan due to a disagreement over this clause.
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40% Bias Score
Nice Bans Large Cruise Ships to Combat Overtourism
Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi banned large cruise ships (over 900 passengers) from docking in Nice on January 24th to curb overtourism, prioritizing smaller vessels while implementing port upgrades for improved environmental standards; however, this ban could face legal challenges.
Nice Bans Large Cruise Ships to Combat Overtourism
Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi banned large cruise ships (over 900 passengers) from docking in Nice on January 24th to curb overtourism, prioritizing smaller vessels while implementing port upgrades for improved environmental standards; however, this ban could face legal challenges.
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52% Bias Score
UK Climate Bill Fails First Vote
A UK Climate and Nature Bill, proposed by Liberal Democrat MP Roz Savage, failed its initial parliamentary vote by 120 to 7, delaying its progression until July and making its enactment unlikely despite support from some Labour and Conservative MPs; the government cited existing legislation and conc...
UK Climate Bill Fails First Vote
A UK Climate and Nature Bill, proposed by Liberal Democrat MP Roz Savage, failed its initial parliamentary vote by 120 to 7, delaying its progression until July and making its enactment unlikely despite support from some Labour and Conservative MPs; the government cited existing legislation and conc...
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56% Bias Score
French Home Renovations Drop 35% Despite Increased Funding
France saw a 35% decrease in total home renovations in 2024 (403,155 vs 623,790 in 2023), despite a rise in aid to 3.77 billion euros. Large-scale energy renovations increased by 27.59% (91,374), improving energy efficiency by 65% on average. This trend reflects a shift towards higher-impact project...
French Home Renovations Drop 35% Despite Increased Funding
France saw a 35% decrease in total home renovations in 2024 (403,155 vs 623,790 in 2023), despite a rise in aid to 3.77 billion euros. Large-scale energy renovations increased by 27.59% (91,374), improving energy efficiency by 65% on average. This trend reflects a shift towards higher-impact project...
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36% Bias Score
Act Now: Lock in Low Home Equity Loan Rates Before Fed Meeting
Homeowners can benefit from securing a home equity loan now due to relatively low interest rates (8.57% for a 15-year loan) before potential rate hikes following the January Federal Reserve meeting; the average homeowner has $320,000 in equity.
Act Now: Lock in Low Home Equity Loan Rates Before Fed Meeting
Homeowners can benefit from securing a home equity loan now due to relatively low interest rates (8.57% for a 15-year loan) before potential rate hikes following the January Federal Reserve meeting; the average homeowner has $320,000 in equity.
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44% Bias Score
Murkowski Rejects Trump's Hegseth Nomination, Sparking GOP Debate
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski opposed President Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, citing concerns about his qualifications and past behavior, despite previously voting for 19 of President Biden's 21 cabinet nominees in 2021; this decision has sparked debate within the Republican p...
Murkowski Rejects Trump's Hegseth Nomination, Sparking GOP Debate
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski opposed President Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, citing concerns about his qualifications and past behavior, despite previously voting for 19 of President Biden's 21 cabinet nominees in 2021; this decision has sparked debate within the Republican p...
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44% Bias Score
Verstappen's Absence Noted at Star-Studded Rolex 24
The Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway, starting January 28th, features a record number of drivers but lacks reigning four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen, who is considered by many to be the missing piece, although several drivers believe his future plans for a GT3 racing team sugges...
Verstappen's Absence Noted at Star-Studded Rolex 24
The Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway, starting January 28th, features a record number of drivers but lacks reigning four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen, who is considered by many to be the missing piece, although several drivers believe his future plans for a GT3 racing team sugges...
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40% Bias Score
Merz's Strict Migration Policy Risks Far-Right Alliance Ahead of German Election
Germany's opposition leader Friedrich Merz plans to introduce stricter migration policies to parliament next week, potentially collaborating with the far-right AfD, impacting the upcoming election and Germany's political landscape.
Merz's Strict Migration Policy Risks Far-Right Alliance Ahead of German Election
Germany's opposition leader Friedrich Merz plans to introduce stricter migration policies to parliament next week, potentially collaborating with the far-right AfD, impacting the upcoming election and Germany's political landscape.
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48% Bias Score
Giant Puppet Stages Housing Insecurity in France
In Aubervilliers, France, the Grandes Personnes street theater company uses a four-meter-tall puppet, Renata, to engage communities in conversations about housing insecurity and create a theatrical performance ('88 avenue de la République') highlighting the 330,000 homeless people in France.
Giant Puppet Stages Housing Insecurity in France
In Aubervilliers, France, the Grandes Personnes street theater company uses a four-meter-tall puppet, Renata, to engage communities in conversations about housing insecurity and create a theatrical performance ('88 avenue de la République') highlighting the 330,000 homeless people in France.
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24% Bias Score
German Health Ministry Defends Controversial Covid Vaccine Campaign Contract
The German Health Ministry insists its €600,000 contract with SPD-linked agency BrinkertLück for the "Ich schütze mich" Covid-19 vaccination campaign followed regulations, despite lacking a public tender and facing criticism from the CDU and the Left Party, and a rebuke from the Federal Audit Office...
German Health Ministry Defends Controversial Covid Vaccine Campaign Contract
The German Health Ministry insists its €600,000 contract with SPD-linked agency BrinkertLück for the "Ich schütze mich" Covid-19 vaccination campaign followed regulations, despite lacking a public tender and facing criticism from the CDU and the Left Party, and a rebuke from the Federal Audit Office...
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56% Bias Score