January 2025
February 2025
Meloni Under Investigation for Assisting Libyan Warlord
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, along with other ministers, is under investigation for allegedly helping a Libyan warlord wanted by the ICC return to Libya; the investigation raises concerns about international law and Italy's foreign policy.
Meloni Under Investigation for Assisting Libyan Warlord
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, along with other ministers, is under investigation for allegedly helping a Libyan warlord wanted by the ICC return to Libya; the investigation raises concerns about international law and Italy's foreign policy.
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24% Bias Score
Trump Administration Faces Legal Setback on Aid Freeze Amidst Anti-Immigration Push
The Trump administration issued, then retracted, an order freezing billions in federal aid, facing immediate legal challenges; simultaneously, it's enacting anti-immigration legislation and targeting critical race theory in schools.
Trump Administration Faces Legal Setback on Aid Freeze Amidst Anti-Immigration Push
The Trump administration issued, then retracted, an order freezing billions in federal aid, facing immediate legal challenges; simultaneously, it's enacting anti-immigration legislation and targeting critical race theory in schools.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Lutnick's Country-by-Country Trade Approach: A Shift in US Trade Policy
President Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, proposes a country-by-country trade approach to address perceived unfair treatment of the U.S. in global trade, advocating for higher tariffs on adversaries while potentially mitigating negative effects on specific sectors a...
Lutnick's Country-by-Country Trade Approach: A Shift in US Trade Policy
President Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, proposes a country-by-country trade approach to address perceived unfair treatment of the U.S. in global trade, advocating for higher tariffs on adversaries while potentially mitigating negative effects on specific sectors a...
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56% Bias Score
Goldman Sachs Warns of Market Risks, Recommends Portfolio Diversification
Goldman Sachs' chief global equity strategist Peter Oppenheimer recommends portfolio risk reduction due to high U.S. equity valuations, market concentration, and uncertainty surrounding AI investment returns, suggesting diversification into bonds and non-U.S., non-tech stocks.
Goldman Sachs Warns of Market Risks, Recommends Portfolio Diversification
Goldman Sachs' chief global equity strategist Peter Oppenheimer recommends portfolio risk reduction due to high U.S. equity valuations, market concentration, and uncertainty surrounding AI investment returns, suggesting diversification into bonds and non-U.S., non-tech stocks.
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36% Bias Score
Merz's Migration Plan Passes German Parliament with AfD Support
The German parliament narrowly approved a motion by opposition leader Friedrich Merz to restrict migration, relying on support from the far-right AfD party, sparking condemnation from Chancellor Scholz and concerns about the potential violation of German and EU laws regarding refugees.
Merz's Migration Plan Passes German Parliament with AfD Support
The German parliament narrowly approved a motion by opposition leader Friedrich Merz to restrict migration, relying on support from the far-right AfD party, sparking condemnation from Chancellor Scholz and concerns about the potential violation of German and EU laws regarding refugees.
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48% Bias Score
Canadian Opposition Divided on US Tariff Relief Plan
Faced with President Trump's threat of 25% tariffs on all Canadian goods by February 1st, Canada's Liberal government proposes a multibillion-dollar relief package, but opposition parties are divided on whether to cooperate, creating political uncertainty.
Canadian Opposition Divided on US Tariff Relief Plan
Faced with President Trump's threat of 25% tariffs on all Canadian goods by February 1st, Canada's Liberal government proposes a multibillion-dollar relief package, but opposition parties are divided on whether to cooperate, creating political uncertainty.
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56% Bias Score
EU Launches Five-Year Plan to Reduce Business Red Tape by €37.5 Billion Annually
The European Commission announced a five-year plan to reduce the administrative burden on businesses by 25% (€37.5 billion annually), establishing a Simplification Advisory Group and proposing initial easing of reporting requirements under corporate sustainability and due diligence laws.
EU Launches Five-Year Plan to Reduce Business Red Tape by €37.5 Billion Annually
The European Commission announced a five-year plan to reduce the administrative burden on businesses by 25% (€37.5 billion annually), establishing a Simplification Advisory Group and proposing initial easing of reporting requirements under corporate sustainability and due diligence laws.
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40% Bias Score
Ford Calls Snap Ontario Election Amid US Tariff Threat
Ontario Premier Doug Ford called a snap election for February 27th, citing the need to address potential US tariffs and secure a mandate, while opposition parties criticize his handling of healthcare and the Greenbelt housing plan; the election is estimated to cost $189 million.
Ford Calls Snap Ontario Election Amid US Tariff Threat
Ontario Premier Doug Ford called a snap election for February 27th, citing the need to address potential US tariffs and secure a mandate, while opposition parties criticize his handling of healthcare and the Greenbelt housing plan; the election is estimated to cost $189 million.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Severe Influenza Outbreak in France: High Child Infection Rates and Low Vaccine Efficacy
France's influenza epidemic is intensifying, with exceptionally high infection rates among children and elevated mortality among adults, despite extended vaccination efforts; low vaccine efficacy among the elderly is particularly concerning.
Severe Influenza Outbreak in France: High Child Infection Rates and Low Vaccine Efficacy
France's influenza epidemic is intensifying, with exceptionally high infection rates among children and elevated mortality among adults, despite extended vaccination efforts; low vaccine efficacy among the elderly is particularly concerning.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Trump Administration Rescinds Memo Freezing Federal Grants After Backlash
President Trump's budget office rescinded a memo freezing federal grants two days after it sparked confusion and legal challenges; the White House cited ongoing reviews of spending related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and climate change, while critics cited harm and chaos caused by the freeze.
Trump Administration Rescinds Memo Freezing Federal Grants After Backlash
President Trump's budget office rescinded a memo freezing federal grants two days after it sparked confusion and legal challenges; the White House cited ongoing reviews of spending related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and climate change, while critics cited harm and chaos caused by the freeze.
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44% Bias Score
Kennedy's Abortion Stance Shift Under Scrutiny at HHS Hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary on Wednesday revealed a dramatic shift in his stance on abortion rights, from previously identifying as "pro-choice" to agreeing with Donald Trump that "every abortion is a tragedy", a change that has drawn sharp criticism from De...
Kennedy's Abortion Stance Shift Under Scrutiny at HHS Hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary on Wednesday revealed a dramatic shift in his stance on abortion rights, from previously identifying as "pro-choice" to agreeing with Donald Trump that "every abortion is a tragedy", a change that has drawn sharp criticism from De...
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60% Bias Score
Climate Change Increases Likelihood of Devastating California Wildfires"
Early 2025 wildfires in the Los Angeles area, fueled by climate change-induced dry conditions and Santa Ana winds, killed 29 and destroyed over 16,000 buildings; a study shows a 35% increased likelihood of such events due to global warming.
Climate Change Increases Likelihood of Devastating California Wildfires"
Early 2025 wildfires in the Los Angeles area, fueled by climate change-induced dry conditions and Santa Ana winds, killed 29 and destroyed over 16,000 buildings; a study shows a 35% increased likelihood of such events due to global warming.
Progress
20% Bias Score