January 2025
February 2025
EU to Engage in Calm Dialogue with Trump Administration Amid Trade Tensions
EU President António Costa advocates for calm dialogue with the Trump administration despite potential trade conflicts, such as those arising from the IRA and Trump's threats of tariffs and military action, emphasizing the need to defend EU interests.
EU to Engage in Calm Dialogue with Trump Administration Amid Trade Tensions
EU President António Costa advocates for calm dialogue with the Trump administration despite potential trade conflicts, such as those arising from the IRA and Trump's threats of tariffs and military action, emphasizing the need to defend EU interests.
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48% Bias Score
EU Restarts Gaza Crossing Mission to Boost Aid, Evacuations
The European Union is relaunching a civilian mission at the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt in early February to increase aid flow and facilitate medical evacuations, following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
EU Restarts Gaza Crossing Mission to Boost Aid, Evacuations
The European Union is relaunching a civilian mission at the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt in early February to increase aid flow and facilitate medical evacuations, following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
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40% Bias Score
EU Lawmaker Urges Inclusion of Cloud, AI in Digital Markets Act to Counter US, China Dominance
German MEP Andreas Schwab advocates for including cloud and AI services under the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) to prevent US and Chinese market dominance, citing the UK's CMA findings on Amazon and Microsoft's sustained above-cost returns in the cloud sector and the rapid growth of AI services.
EU Lawmaker Urges Inclusion of Cloud, AI in Digital Markets Act to Counter US, China Dominance
German MEP Andreas Schwab advocates for including cloud and AI services under the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) to prevent US and Chinese market dominance, citing the UK's CMA findings on Amazon and Microsoft's sustained above-cost returns in the cloud sector and the rapid growth of AI services.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Record Coffee Prices Hit $3.7685 Amidst Tight Supply
Arabica coffee futures hit a record high of $3.7685 per lb on Thursday due to extremely tight supplies caused by a severe drought in Brazil, the world's largest arabica producer, impacting major roasters like Nestle and JDE Peet's, and fueling speculator activity.
Record Coffee Prices Hit $3.7685 Amidst Tight Supply
Arabica coffee futures hit a record high of $3.7685 per lb on Thursday due to extremely tight supplies caused by a severe drought in Brazil, the world's largest arabica producer, impacting major roasters like Nestle and JDE Peet's, and fueling speculator activity.
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32% Bias Score
Marianne Faithfull, Singer and Actress, Dies at 78
Marianne Faithfull, the British singer and actress known for her collaborations with the Rolling Stones and her tumultuous personal life, died peacefully in London at age 78, leaving behind a legacy as a muse, survivor, and influential artist.
Marianne Faithfull, Singer and Actress, Dies at 78
Marianne Faithfull, the British singer and actress known for her collaborations with the Rolling Stones and her tumultuous personal life, died peacefully in London at age 78, leaving behind a legacy as a muse, survivor, and influential artist.
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32% Bias Score
European Auto Industry Faces Crisis Amidst Rising Costs and Global Competition
High energy costs, Eastern competition, electric vehicle transition costs, and potential US tariffs threaten the European auto industry, which employs 13 million people and contributes 7% to the EU's GDP; the European Commission is seeking solutions.
European Auto Industry Faces Crisis Amidst Rising Costs and Global Competition
High energy costs, Eastern competition, electric vehicle transition costs, and potential US tariffs threaten the European auto industry, which employs 13 million people and contributes 7% to the EU's GDP; the European Commission is seeking solutions.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's "Flood the Zone" Strategy Dominates US Politics
President Trump's administration, since his January 20th inauguration, has implemented numerous radical policy changes, including withdrawing from international agreements and pardoning rioters, employing an overwhelming communication strategy to control public discourse and suppress opposition.
Trump's "Flood the Zone" Strategy Dominates US Politics
President Trump's administration, since his January 20th inauguration, has implemented numerous radical policy changes, including withdrawing from international agreements and pardoning rioters, employing an overwhelming communication strategy to control public discourse and suppress opposition.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Marianne Faithfull Dies at 78
Marianne Faithfull, a British singer-songwriter and actress known for her distinctive voice and tumultuous life, died at age 78 in London, leaving behind a legacy that impacted music and popular culture.
Marianne Faithfull Dies at 78
Marianne Faithfull, a British singer-songwriter and actress known for her distinctive voice and tumultuous life, died at age 78 in London, leaving behind a legacy that impacted music and popular culture.
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40% Bias Score
Itch Neurons Amplify Eczema Inflammation: Study
A US-based study published in Science reveals that itch-specific neurons amplify inflammation in eczema, creating a cycle where scratching worsens the condition. Experiments on allergic mice showed that preventing scratching reduced inflammation, suggesting therapeutic targets for treating the condi...
Itch Neurons Amplify Eczema Inflammation: Study
A US-based study published in Science reveals that itch-specific neurons amplify inflammation in eczema, creating a cycle where scratching worsens the condition. Experiments on allergic mice showed that preventing scratching reduced inflammation, suggesting therapeutic targets for treating the condi...
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24% Bias Score
German Bundestag Debates AfD Ban Amidst Concerns of Hate Speech and Democratic Erosion
The German Bundestag debated two motions proposing to initiate a ban on the AfD party, referring them to the Interior Committee for further review amid concerns about the party's alleged spread of hate speech and threats to democratic principles.
German Bundestag Debates AfD Ban Amidst Concerns of Hate Speech and Democratic Erosion
The German Bundestag debated two motions proposing to initiate a ban on the AfD party, referring them to the Interior Committee for further review amid concerns about the party's alleged spread of hate speech and threats to democratic principles.
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56% Bias Score
Parmitano anticipates Artemis 2, highlighting challenges of Mars missions
Luca Parmitano, a veteran ESA astronaut, discusses his anticipation for the Artemis 2 mission, a crucial step towards European lunar exploration, while highlighting the significant challenges of Mars missions compared to lunar endeavors.
Parmitano anticipates Artemis 2, highlighting challenges of Mars missions
Luca Parmitano, a veteran ESA astronaut, discusses his anticipation for the Artemis 2 mission, a crucial step towards European lunar exploration, while highlighting the significant challenges of Mars missions compared to lunar endeavors.
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36% Bias Score
Singh to Vote Against Liberals by End of March
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced on Thursday that his party will vote against the Liberal government by the end of March, rejecting a proposal to support the Liberals until the fall in exchange for continued work on pharmacare and tariff relief. The Liberals are seeking NDP support to finalize pha...
Singh to Vote Against Liberals by End of March
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced on Thursday that his party will vote against the Liberal government by the end of March, rejecting a proposal to support the Liberals until the fall in exchange for continued work on pharmacare and tariff relief. The Liberals are seeking NDP support to finalize pha...
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52% Bias Score