February 2025
March 2025
Ocean Art 2024: Underwater Photography Contest Showcases Marine Life
The 2024 Ocean Art underwater photography contest, with thousands of entries from over 90 countries, showcased winning photos depicting a cannibalistic octopus, ghostly cenote scene, whitetip reef sharks, a sea dragon with eggs, an anemonefish with a parasite, and a curious cormorant.
Ocean Art 2024: Underwater Photography Contest Showcases Marine Life
The 2024 Ocean Art underwater photography contest, with thousands of entries from over 90 countries, showcased winning photos depicting a cannibalistic octopus, ghostly cenote scene, whitetip reef sharks, a sea dragon with eggs, an anemonefish with a parasite, and a curious cormorant.
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16% Bias Score
28 Billion Rubles Approved for Far East Investment Projects
Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Trutnev and Minister Alexey Chekunkov announced 28 billion rubles in pre-approved funding for nine Far East and Arctic investment projects focused on technology and tourism, with VEB.RF providing preferential financing in Q1 and Q2 2025, streamlining the application proces...
28 Billion Rubles Approved for Far East Investment Projects
Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Trutnev and Minister Alexey Chekunkov announced 28 billion rubles in pre-approved funding for nine Far East and Arctic investment projects focused on technology and tourism, with VEB.RF providing preferential financing in Q1 and Q2 2025, streamlining the application proces...
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48% Bias Score
Accidental Injury in Davis Cup Leads to Belgium's Controversial Victory
In a Davis Cup match in Hasselt, Belgium's Zizou Bergs accidentally injured Chile's Cristian Garin during a celebration, causing Garin's withdrawal and leading to Belgium's 3-1 victory and subsequent advancement to play Australia in September.
Accidental Injury in Davis Cup Leads to Belgium's Controversial Victory
In a Davis Cup match in Hasselt, Belgium's Zizou Bergs accidentally injured Chile's Cristian Garin during a celebration, causing Garin's withdrawal and leading to Belgium's 3-1 victory and subsequent advancement to play Australia in September.
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52% Bias Score
ADAS Safety Benefits Offset by User Limitations
Tesla and General Motors' advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) improve driving safety, but their limitations, such as prohibiting checking emails while driving, cause many drivers to disable the systems, even though these are the drivers who need them most.
ADAS Safety Benefits Offset by User Limitations
Tesla and General Motors' advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) improve driving safety, but their limitations, such as prohibiting checking emails while driving, cause many drivers to disable the systems, even though these are the drivers who need them most.
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44% Bias Score
Yoga Shows Promise for Improving Mental Health
Studies show yoga increases brain gray matter and may treat various health issues, including mental health problems; one woman found it helpful for depression, anxiety, and PTSD; research is ongoing on its efficacy for PTSD.
Yoga Shows Promise for Improving Mental Health
Studies show yoga increases brain gray matter and may treat various health issues, including mental health problems; one woman found it helpful for depression, anxiety, and PTSD; research is ongoing on its efficacy for PTSD.
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36% Bias Score
Le Hoai Trung Appointed Head of Vietnam's Central Party Office
Le Hoai Trung, a Politburo member, was appointed Head of Vietnam's Central Party Office on February 3rd, 2025, replacing Nguyen Duy Ngọc, who assumed a new role. This follows the Central External Relations Board's dissolution and the recent leadership transition within the Communist Party.
Le Hoai Trung Appointed Head of Vietnam's Central Party Office
Le Hoai Trung, a Politburo member, was appointed Head of Vietnam's Central Party Office on February 3rd, 2025, replacing Nguyen Duy Ngọc, who assumed a new role. This follows the Central External Relations Board's dissolution and the recent leadership transition within the Communist Party.
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20% Bias Score
Xunyang Mines Identified as Source of Mercury in Qin Shi Huang's Tomb
Archaeological research indicates that the mercury in Qin Shi Huang's tomb likely originated from cinnabar mines in Xunyang, China, a region with significant mercury reserves and a long history of mining activity, adding to the understanding of the tomb's construction and the emperor's pursuit of im...
Xunyang Mines Identified as Source of Mercury in Qin Shi Huang's Tomb
Archaeological research indicates that the mercury in Qin Shi Huang's tomb likely originated from cinnabar mines in Xunyang, China, a region with significant mercury reserves and a long history of mining activity, adding to the understanding of the tomb's construction and the emperor's pursuit of im...
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36% Bias Score
Brisbane Council to Reduce Car Parking Requirements for High-Density Developments
Brisbane City Council will vote on Tuesday on a proposal to reduce car park requirements in high-density developments across expanded inner-city areas, including East Brisbane and Woolloongabba, aiming to lower housing costs, with the Labor opposition backing the plan but seeking assurances that sav...
Brisbane Council to Reduce Car Parking Requirements for High-Density Developments
Brisbane City Council will vote on Tuesday on a proposal to reduce car park requirements in high-density developments across expanded inner-city areas, including East Brisbane and Woolloongabba, aiming to lower housing costs, with the Labor opposition backing the plan but seeking assurances that sav...
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36% Bias Score
Australian Rugby's Strategic Conflicts: Schmidt's Future and Suaalii's Position
Australia's rugby faces decisions on coach Joe Schmidt's future and Joseph-Suaalii's position, with Suaalii's trial fullback role questioned given Tom Wright's success and the Waratahs' alignment with Rugby Australia.
Australian Rugby's Strategic Conflicts: Schmidt's Future and Suaalii's Position
Australia's rugby faces decisions on coach Joe Schmidt's future and Joseph-Suaalii's position, with Suaalii's trial fullback role questioned given Tom Wright's success and the Waratahs' alignment with Rugby Australia.
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40% Bias Score
Aegean Sea Earthquake Swarm Prompts Safety Measures in Greece
The Aegean Sea experienced an earthquake swarm exceeding 400 tremors since January 28th, 2025, with the strongest reaching 4.8 magnitude; Greece implemented safety measures including school closures and evacuation warnings in Santorini, while experts warn of potential tsunamis in Turkey.
Aegean Sea Earthquake Swarm Prompts Safety Measures in Greece
The Aegean Sea experienced an earthquake swarm exceeding 400 tremors since January 28th, 2025, with the strongest reaching 4.8 magnitude; Greece implemented safety measures including school closures and evacuation warnings in Santorini, while experts warn of potential tsunamis in Turkey.
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32% Bias Score
Stormont Executive Marks First Year: Progress Amidst Persistent Challenges
The Northern Ireland Executive marked its first anniversary with a mixed assessment: achieving progress in public service funding and pay, while facing persistent health service challenges that require a comprehensive plan.
Stormont Executive Marks First Year: Progress Amidst Persistent Challenges
The Northern Ireland Executive marked its first anniversary with a mixed assessment: achieving progress in public service funding and pay, while facing persistent health service challenges that require a comprehensive plan.
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44% Bias Score
Starmer Seeks EU Reset, Facing Fishing Rights Hurdle
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet with EU leaders on Monday to discuss resetting UK-EU relations, focusing on a security pact and resolving trade barriers; however, disagreements on fishing rights and other issues may impede progress.
Starmer Seeks EU Reset, Facing Fishing Rights Hurdle
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet with EU leaders on Monday to discuss resetting UK-EU relations, focusing on a security pact and resolving trade barriers; however, disagreements on fishing rights and other issues may impede progress.
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40% Bias Score