January 2025
February 2025
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.
Progress
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
Buttigieg Weighs Michigan Senate Run in 2026
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is considering a 2026 Senate run in Michigan, following Senator Gary Peters' announcement that he will not seek re-election. A source close to Buttigieg confirmed he is "exploring all of his options." This creates a significant race in a swing state.
Buttigieg Weighs Michigan Senate Run in 2026
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is considering a 2026 Senate run in Michigan, following Senator Gary Peters' announcement that he will not seek re-election. A source close to Buttigieg confirmed he is "exploring all of his options." This creates a significant race in a swing state.
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48% Bias Score
Transgender Inmate Sues Trump Administration Over End to Taxpayer-Funded Gender Transition Treatments
Transgender inmate "Maria Moe" is suing the Trump administration and the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) for ending taxpayer-funded gender transition treatments, alleging the executive order violates their Eighth Amendment rights by transferring them to a men's facility, increasing the risk of harm.
Transgender Inmate Sues Trump Administration Over End to Taxpayer-Funded Gender Transition Treatments
Transgender inmate "Maria Moe" is suing the Trump administration and the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) for ending taxpayer-funded gender transition treatments, alleging the executive order violates their Eighth Amendment rights by transferring them to a men's facility, increasing the risk of harm.
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64% 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
Louvre Museum to Undergo "New Renaissance" Renovation
French President Emmanuel Macron announced a €700-800 million, 10-year renovation of the Louvre Museum in Paris, including a new Seine entrance, underground expansion, and a dedicated room for the Mona Lisa to alleviate overcrowding and address building issues.
Louvre Museum to Undergo "New Renaissance" Renovation
French President Emmanuel Macron announced a €700-800 million, 10-year renovation of the Louvre Museum in Paris, including a new Seine entrance, underground expansion, and a dedicated room for the Mona Lisa to alleviate overcrowding and address building issues.
Progress
36% 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
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
Chevron-Led Consortium to Build US Data Centers Powered by Natural Gas
Chevron, Engine No. 1, and GE Vernova announced a joint venture to build natural gas-powered data centers across the US, aiming for 4 gigawatts of power by 2027 to support AI development and counter China's AI advancements, initially bypassing the electricity grid.
Chevron-Led Consortium to Build US Data Centers Powered by Natural Gas
Chevron, Engine No. 1, and GE Vernova announced a joint venture to build natural gas-powered data centers across the US, aiming for 4 gigawatts of power by 2027 to support AI development and counter China's AI advancements, initially bypassing the electricity grid.
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52% 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
Boom Supersonic Breaks Sound Barrier, Heralding Return of Supersonic Flight
Boom Supersonic's XB-1, a supersonic demonstrator aircraft, broke the sound barrier on January 28, 2025, during a test flight in Mojave, California, marking a significant milestone in the return of supersonic commercial air travel and the first time an independently developed jet has broken the soun...
Boom Supersonic Breaks Sound Barrier, Heralding Return of Supersonic Flight
Boom Supersonic's XB-1, a supersonic demonstrator aircraft, broke the sound barrier on January 28, 2025, during a test flight in Mojave, California, marking a significant milestone in the return of supersonic commercial air travel and the first time an independently developed jet has broken the soun...
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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.
Progress
44% Bias Score