January 2025
February 2025
EU Obligated to Respond to Abortion Access Initiative
A European Citizens' Initiative demanding EU-wide access to safe and legal abortion has exceeded one million signatures from 15 member states, obligating the European Commission to respond; while most EU nations allow abortion, Poland and Malta have stricter rules, highlighting a fragmented approach...
EU Obligated to Respond to Abortion Access Initiative
A European Citizens' Initiative demanding EU-wide access to safe and legal abortion has exceeded one million signatures from 15 member states, obligating the European Commission to respond; while most EU nations allow abortion, Poland and Malta have stricter rules, highlighting a fragmented approach...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Second Term Begins with Historically Low Approval Rating
President Trump begins his second term with a 50 percent approval rating and 43 percent disapproval, the lowest since World War II excluding his first term, reflecting mixed public reactions to his policies on immigration, pardons, climate, and economic issues.
Trump's Second Term Begins with Historically Low Approval Rating
President Trump begins his second term with a 50 percent approval rating and 43 percent disapproval, the lowest since World War II excluding his first term, reflecting mixed public reactions to his policies on immigration, pardons, climate, and economic issues.
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48% Bias Score
Former Intel Officials Back Gabbard for DNI, Citing Needed Depoliticization
Over 40 former intelligence officials sent a letter to the Senate supporting President Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, emphasizing her ability to depoliticize intelligence agencies, citing her military and political experience. Her confirmation hearing is schedu...
Former Intel Officials Back Gabbard for DNI, Citing Needed Depoliticization
Over 40 former intelligence officials sent a letter to the Senate supporting President Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, emphasizing her ability to depoliticize intelligence agencies, citing her military and political experience. Her confirmation hearing is schedu...
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56% Bias Score
H5N9 Avian Influenza Outbreak in California Leads to Mass Culling
A highly pathogenic H5N9 avian influenza strain caused a significant outbreak at a California duck farm starting November 23, 2024, leading to the culling of over 118,000 birds; this is the first time H5N9 has caused severe disease in American poultry.
H5N9 Avian Influenza Outbreak in California Leads to Mass Culling
A highly pathogenic H5N9 avian influenza strain caused a significant outbreak at a California duck farm starting November 23, 2024, leading to the culling of over 118,000 birds; this is the first time H5N9 has caused severe disease in American poultry.
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16% Bias Score
Trump's Greenland Bid Faces Strong Rebuff
President Trump's repeated attempts to purchase Greenland from Denmark have been rejected by both Greenland and Denmark, highlighting the complex geopolitical and historical factors at play, including the strategic importance of Greenland's Arctic location and its valuable mineral resources.
Trump's Greenland Bid Faces Strong Rebuff
President Trump's repeated attempts to purchase Greenland from Denmark have been rejected by both Greenland and Denmark, highlighting the complex geopolitical and historical factors at play, including the strategic importance of Greenland's Arctic location and its valuable mineral resources.
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48% Bias Score
UK Hotels: Hundreds of Child Sexual Abuse Reports
Police data reveals 504 child sexual abuse offenses in UK hotels in 2023; 92% involved physical contact, 40% were rapes, with budget hotels disproportionately affected due to ease of access for perpetrators; Operation Makesafe aims to improve detection and reporting.
UK Hotels: Hundreds of Child Sexual Abuse Reports
Police data reveals 504 child sexual abuse offenses in UK hotels in 2023; 92% involved physical contact, 40% were rapes, with budget hotels disproportionately affected due to ease of access for perpetrators; Operation Makesafe aims to improve detection and reporting.
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44% Bias Score
Nationwide Toll Road Text Scam Uses Fake Websites to Steal Money
A nationwide toll road scam uses text messages to trick victims into revealing payment card details and passwords on fake websites; Chinese smishing groups sell the sophisticated phishing kits used.
Nationwide Toll Road Text Scam Uses Fake Websites to Steal Money
A nationwide toll road scam uses text messages to trick victims into revealing payment card details and passwords on fake websites; Chinese smishing groups sell the sophisticated phishing kits used.
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36% Bias Score
U.S. Issues Highest Travel Warning for Mexican State Bordering Texas
The U.S. State Department issued a Level 4 travel advisory for Tamaulipas, Mexico, due to increased gun violence, kidnappings, and IEDs, urging Americans to avoid travel to the region, especially Reynosa and Rio Bravo, and to take extra precautions if they must travel there.
U.S. Issues Highest Travel Warning for Mexican State Bordering Texas
The U.S. State Department issued a Level 4 travel advisory for Tamaulipas, Mexico, due to increased gun violence, kidnappings, and IEDs, urging Americans to avoid travel to the region, especially Reynosa and Rio Bravo, and to take extra precautions if they must travel there.
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56% Bias Score
EU Commission to Respond to Abortion Access Initiative
A European Citizens' Initiative demanding accessible and legal abortion services across the EU, exceeding one million signatures from 15 member states, requires a formal response from the European Commission, which may propose legislation harmonizing reproductive rights within the EU or utilize the ...
EU Commission to Respond to Abortion Access Initiative
A European Citizens' Initiative demanding accessible and legal abortion services across the EU, exceeding one million signatures from 15 member states, requires a formal response from the European Commission, which may propose legislation harmonizing reproductive rights within the EU or utilize the ...
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44% Bias Score
French Senate Approves New Prosecutor's Office to Combat Drug Trafficking
The French Senate approved the creation of a National Anti-Organized Crime Prosecutor's Office (Pnaco) to combat drug trafficking, modeled after similar financial and anti-terrorist offices, with projected operational status by January 2026.
French Senate Approves New Prosecutor's Office to Combat Drug Trafficking
The French Senate approved the creation of a National Anti-Organized Crime Prosecutor's Office (Pnaco) to combat drug trafficking, modeled after similar financial and anti-terrorist offices, with projected operational status by January 2026.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Administration Publicizes Immigration Sweeps Through Media Partnerships and Social Media
The Trump administration is using media ride-alongs and social media to publicize immigration sweeps, aiming to deter illegal immigration and fulfill campaign promises; this strategy contrasts with past administrations' informational approaches.
Trump Administration Publicizes Immigration Sweeps Through Media Partnerships and Social Media
The Trump administration is using media ride-alongs and social media to publicize immigration sweeps, aiming to deter illegal immigration and fulfill campaign promises; this strategy contrasts with past administrations' informational approaches.
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60% Bias Score
Denmark Bolsters Arctic Security Amid Trump's Greenland Interest
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen toured three European capitals seeking support after US President Trump reiterated his desire to acquire Greenland, prompting Denmark to increase Arctic security spending by \$2.05 billion and receiving assurances of support for Greenland's sovereignty from Eu...
Denmark Bolsters Arctic Security Amid Trump's Greenland Interest
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen toured three European capitals seeking support after US President Trump reiterated his desire to acquire Greenland, prompting Denmark to increase Arctic security spending by \$2.05 billion and receiving assurances of support for Greenland's sovereignty from Eu...
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44% Bias Score