January 2025
February 2025
UK Terrorism Law Review: Focus Shifts to Online Radicalization
Following the Southport attack, a review of UK terrorism laws is underway; Lord Hall recommends against expanding the definition of terrorism but proposes a new unit to address online radicalization, warning of the threat of AI-spread hateful messages.
UK Terrorism Law Review: Focus Shifts to Online Radicalization
Following the Southport attack, a review of UK terrorism laws is underway; Lord Hall recommends against expanding the definition of terrorism but proposes a new unit to address online radicalization, warning of the threat of AI-spread hateful messages.
Progress
52% Bias Score
ICE Agents Blocked from Home Entry by Woman Invoking Constitutional Rights
A California woman used her constitutional rights to prevent ICE agents from entering her home to arrest her undocumented uncle, triggering a larger discussion on the legality of administrative warrants and the Trump administration's intensified deportation efforts.
ICE Agents Blocked from Home Entry by Woman Invoking Constitutional Rights
A California woman used her constitutional rights to prevent ICE agents from entering her home to arrest her undocumented uncle, triggering a larger discussion on the legality of administrative warrants and the Trump administration's intensified deportation efforts.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Turkish Actress Arrested for Alleged Gezi Protest Involvement
Turkish actress and manager Ayşe Barım was arrested for allegedly supporting the Gezi Park protests through discussions with other actors, based on a prosecutor's interpretation of a phone conversation transcript and accusations of 'influence agency', despite lacking concrete evidence.
Turkish Actress Arrested for Alleged Gezi Protest Involvement
Turkish actress and manager Ayşe Barım was arrested for allegedly supporting the Gezi Park protests through discussions with other actors, based on a prosecutor's interpretation of a phone conversation transcript and accusations of 'influence agency', despite lacking concrete evidence.
Progress
72% Bias Score
Surge in Hikikomori-like Behavior Among Italian Adolescents Linked to Social Media and Bullying
A study by Italy's Cnr-Irpps found that excessive social media use, cyberbullying, and poor relationships contribute to a rise in hikikomori-like behavior among Italian adolescents, nearly doubling in a specific subgroup after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Surge in Hikikomori-like Behavior Among Italian Adolescents Linked to Social Media and Bullying
A study by Italy's Cnr-Irpps found that excessive social media use, cyberbullying, and poor relationships contribute to a rise in hikikomori-like behavior among Italian adolescents, nearly doubling in a specific subgroup after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Progress
52% Bias Score
U.S. Sanctions Colombia Over Refugee Deportation Dispute
The U.S. attempted to deport Colombian refugees using military planes, but President Petro refused permission due to inhumane transport conditions. This triggered retaliatory economic sanctions from the U.S. which were later lifted after Colombia agreed to the deportations under different conditions...
U.S. Sanctions Colombia Over Refugee Deportation Dispute
The U.S. attempted to deport Colombian refugees using military planes, but President Petro refused permission due to inhumane transport conditions. This triggered retaliatory economic sanctions from the U.S. which were later lifted after Colombia agreed to the deportations under different conditions...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Louvre Museum to Undergo €800 Million Renovation
The Louvre Museum in Paris will undergo a €700-800 million, 10-year renovation, including a new entrance, a dedicated Mona Lisa room, and increased ticket prices for non-EU visitors to address aging infrastructure and overcrowding, increasing capacity to 12 million annual visitors.
Louvre Museum to Undergo €800 Million Renovation
The Louvre Museum in Paris will undergo a €700-800 million, 10-year renovation, including a new entrance, a dedicated Mona Lisa room, and increased ticket prices for non-EU visitors to address aging infrastructure and overcrowding, increasing capacity to 12 million annual visitors.
Progress
48% Bias Score
UK Unveils £78bn Growth Plan Amid Environmental and Regional Concerns
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a £78bn plan to boost economic growth, focusing on creating a tech hub between Oxford and Cambridge, expanding Heathrow, and improving infrastructure; however, this has raised concerns about environmental impacts and regional inequalities.
UK Unveils £78bn Growth Plan Amid Environmental and Regional Concerns
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a £78bn plan to boost economic growth, focusing on creating a tech hub between Oxford and Cambridge, expanding Heathrow, and improving infrastructure; however, this has raised concerns about environmental impacts and regional inequalities.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Trump Administration Freezes Trillions in Federal Grants, Tightens Immigration
The Trump White House, through its 27-year-old press secretary Karoline Leavitt, announced a freeze on trillions of dollars in federal grants, targeting programs deemed wasteful, alongside increased immigration enforcement and a legal challenge to birthright citizenship.
Trump Administration Freezes Trillions in Federal Grants, Tightens Immigration
The Trump White House, through its 27-year-old press secretary Karoline Leavitt, announced a freeze on trillions of dollars in federal grants, targeting programs deemed wasteful, alongside increased immigration enforcement and a legal challenge to birthright citizenship.
Progress
68% Bias Score
NCAA Star Great Osobor: From Tudela to Potential NBA Career
Great Osobor, a 22-year-old basketball player from Tudela, Spain, is making waves in the NCAA with impressive statistics (15.5 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists per game) and a $2 million NIL deal; he aims to play in the NBA and for the Spanish national team.
NCAA Star Great Osobor: From Tudela to Potential NBA Career
Great Osobor, a 22-year-old basketball player from Tudela, Spain, is making waves in the NCAA with impressive statistics (15.5 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists per game) and a $2 million NIL deal; he aims to play in the NBA and for the Spanish national team.
Progress
20% Bias Score
Finland's Geothermal Breakthrough: On Track for 2030 Carbon Neutrality
Finland's Vantaa city launched its first geothermal plant, generating 2,600 megawatts of electricity and 1,400 MWh of heat annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 95% compared to fossil fuels and potentially enabling the country to reach carbon neutrality by 2030.
Finland's Geothermal Breakthrough: On Track for 2030 Carbon Neutrality
Finland's Vantaa city launched its first geothermal plant, generating 2,600 megawatts of electricity and 1,400 MWh of heat annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 95% compared to fossil fuels and potentially enabling the country to reach carbon neutrality by 2030.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Netherlands Faces Mental Health Crisis Amidst Soaring "Unintelligible Behavior" Reports
In 2024, nearly 150,000 reports of individuals with "unintelligible behavior" were filed with Dutch police, prompting renewed calls for systemic reform due to inadequate mental health support, budget cuts, and policy choices that have led to an overburdened system.
Netherlands Faces Mental Health Crisis Amidst Soaring "Unintelligible Behavior" Reports
In 2024, nearly 150,000 reports of individuals with "unintelligible behavior" were filed with Dutch police, prompting renewed calls for systemic reform due to inadequate mental health support, budget cuts, and policy choices that have led to an overburdened system.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Frequent Foster Care Moves Harm Dutch Youth
A Dutch study reveals that children in foster care are frequently moved, averaging six times, with some moved up to 20 times, severely impacting their mental health and social lives, prompting calls for systemic change.
Frequent Foster Care Moves Harm Dutch Youth
A Dutch study reveals that children in foster care are frequently moved, averaging six times, with some moved up to 20 times, severely impacting their mental health and social lives, prompting calls for systemic change.
Progress
48% Bias Score