January 2025
February 2025
Trump Reverses Military DEI Policies, Reinstates Unvaccinated Troops
President Trump signed executive orders on Monday eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the US military, reinstating thousands of troops discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccines, and targeting transgender service members; this follows the appointment of Pete Hegseth as D...
Trump Reverses Military DEI Policies, Reinstates Unvaccinated Troops
President Trump signed executive orders on Monday eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the US military, reinstating thousands of troops discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccines, and targeting transgender service members; this follows the appointment of Pete Hegseth as D...
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72% Bias Score
First Nations Reject \$3.6 Billion Settlement, to Pursue Supreme Court Action
Twelve Robinson Superior First Nations in Northern Ontario rejected a \$3.6-billion government settlement offer for broken 1850 treaty promises, choosing to pursue a larger compensation amount through the Supreme Court.
First Nations Reject \$3.6 Billion Settlement, to Pursue Supreme Court Action
Twelve Robinson Superior First Nations in Northern Ontario rejected a \$3.6-billion government settlement offer for broken 1850 treaty promises, choosing to pursue a larger compensation amount through the Supreme Court.
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44% Bias Score
Meta's Fact-Checking Retreat Fuels Online Harassment of Fact-Checkers
Meta's decision to end its U.S. fact-checking program has led to increased online harassment and threats against fact-checkers, prompting concerns about the future of online disinformation regulation and the safety of those combating it.
Meta's Fact-Checking Retreat Fuels Online Harassment of Fact-Checkers
Meta's decision to end its U.S. fact-checking program has led to increased online harassment and threats against fact-checkers, prompting concerns about the future of online disinformation regulation and the safety of those combating it.
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56% Bias Score
Canadian Steel Industry Prepares for Potential US Tariffs
Facing potential US tariffs this weekend, Canada's steel industry is proactively moving up shipments to the US and adjusting its product mix to minimize losses, mirroring the 38 percent drop in US exports after 2018 tariffs, while the Canadian government plans $37 billion in retaliatory tariffs.
Canadian Steel Industry Prepares for Potential US Tariffs
Facing potential US tariffs this weekend, Canada's steel industry is proactively moving up shipments to the US and adjusting its product mix to minimize losses, mirroring the 38 percent drop in US exports after 2018 tariffs, while the Canadian government plans $37 billion in retaliatory tariffs.
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52% Bias Score
Merz's Strict Migration Policy Sparks Clash with SPD over AfD Cooperation
Following a stabbing in Aschaffenburg by an Afghan national, the Union, led by Friedrich Merz, proposed stricter migration policies, potentially cooperating with the AfD, sparking criticism from the SPD and a debate about Germany's asylum laws and cooperation with the AfD.
Merz's Strict Migration Policy Sparks Clash with SPD over AfD Cooperation
Following a stabbing in Aschaffenburg by an Afghan national, the Union, led by Friedrich Merz, proposed stricter migration policies, potentially cooperating with the AfD, sparking criticism from the SPD and a debate about Germany's asylum laws and cooperation with the AfD.
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56% Bias Score
UK-US Tech Trade Deal Faces Big Tech Opposition
The UK seeks a tech-focused trade deal with the US, but faces opposition from US tech giants who, with Trump's support, may use negotiations to weaken UK digital regulations like its digital services tax and online safety laws, potentially impacting the UK's digital sovereignty.
UK-US Tech Trade Deal Faces Big Tech Opposition
The UK seeks a tech-focused trade deal with the US, but faces opposition from US tech giants who, with Trump's support, may use negotiations to weaken UK digital regulations like its digital services tax and online safety laws, potentially impacting the UK's digital sovereignty.
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56% Bias Score
Assisted Dying Bill: Judge Advocates for Inclusion of Neurodegenerative Diseases
A former high court judge with Parkinson's disease will urge MPs to expand assisted dying to include those with neurodegenerative diseases, arguing the current bill is too restrictive and would overburden family courts; amendments are proposed to address concerns about coercion and ensure proper ass...
Assisted Dying Bill: Judge Advocates for Inclusion of Neurodegenerative Diseases
A former high court judge with Parkinson's disease will urge MPs to expand assisted dying to include those with neurodegenerative diseases, arguing the current bill is too restrictive and would overburden family courts; amendments are proposed to address concerns about coercion and ensure proper ass...
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40% Bias Score
Colombia Repatriates Deportees Amidst US-Imposed Visa Restrictions
After a brief dispute, Colombia sent a military plane to the US to repatriate 110 deported citizens; the US also deported migrants to Guatemala using military aircraft, prompting visa restrictions for Colombians.
Colombia Repatriates Deportees Amidst US-Imposed Visa Restrictions
After a brief dispute, Colombia sent a military plane to the US to repatriate 110 deported citizens; the US also deported migrants to Guatemala using military aircraft, prompting visa restrictions for Colombians.
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44% Bias Score
EU's Frugal Alliance Fractures Amidst Ukraine War
The war in Ukraine and a potential US retreat from NATO are causing cracks in the EU's frugal alliance, with some members like Denmark advocating for increased defense spending and EU-wide initiatives, while others remain opposed to joint debt for defense, creating uncertainty for the upcoming 2028-...
EU's Frugal Alliance Fractures Amidst Ukraine War
The war in Ukraine and a potential US retreat from NATO are causing cracks in the EU's frugal alliance, with some members like Denmark advocating for increased defense spending and EU-wide initiatives, while others remain opposed to joint debt for defense, creating uncertainty for the upcoming 2028-...
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36% Bias Score
Lithuania to Spend 5-6% of GDP on Defense by 2030
Lithuania will increase its defense spending to 5-6 percent of GDP by 2030, totaling an additional €12-13 billion, to meet NATO targets and counter perceived Russian threats, procuring weapons from various countries while maintaining social welfare programs.
Lithuania to Spend 5-6% of GDP on Defense by 2030
Lithuania will increase its defense spending to 5-6 percent of GDP by 2030, totaling an additional €12-13 billion, to meet NATO targets and counter perceived Russian threats, procuring weapons from various countries while maintaining social welfare programs.
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40% Bias Score
Denmark Invests €2 Billion in Arctic Security
Denmark announced a nearly two-billion-euro initiative to bolster its Arctic and North Atlantic presence, including new ships, drones, and satellite capabilities, in response to growing security concerns and following renewed US annexation claims on Greenland.
Denmark Invests €2 Billion in Arctic Security
Denmark announced a nearly two-billion-euro initiative to bolster its Arctic and North Atlantic presence, including new ships, drones, and satellite capabilities, in response to growing security concerns and following renewed US annexation claims on Greenland.
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44% Bias Score
Community Conservancies Outperform National Parks in African Wildlife Conservation
Community-run conservancies in Africa, covering tens of millions of hectares, are proving more effective than traditional national parks in protecting wildlife, with some areas showing 80% of wildlife populations residing in conservancies despite their smaller land area, offering a more sustainable ...
Community Conservancies Outperform National Parks in African Wildlife Conservation
Community-run conservancies in Africa, covering tens of millions of hectares, are proving more effective than traditional national parks in protecting wildlife, with some areas showing 80% of wildlife populations residing in conservancies despite their smaller land area, offering a more sustainable ...
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52% Bias Score