February 2025
March 2025
EU Report Highlights Widespread Water Pollution, Launches Dialogue with Member States
A European Commission report reveals widespread failure to meet EU water quality standards, with only 37% of European lakes and rivers complying; the Commission will engage member states in dialogue rather than immediate legal action to address persistent water pollution, mainly from nitrates, and i...
EU Report Highlights Widespread Water Pollution, Launches Dialogue with Member States
A European Commission report reveals widespread failure to meet EU water quality standards, with only 37% of European lakes and rivers complying; the Commission will engage member states in dialogue rather than immediate legal action to address persistent water pollution, mainly from nitrates, and i...
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36% Bias Score
Europe's Tech Dependence Exposed by Broadcom's VMware Acquisition
Broadcom's $61 billion acquisition of VMware and subsequent tenfold price hike of its virtualization licenses expose Europe's deep technological dependence on the US, jeopardizing its digital sovereignty and economic competitiveness.
Europe's Tech Dependence Exposed by Broadcom's VMware Acquisition
Broadcom's $61 billion acquisition of VMware and subsequent tenfold price hike of its virtualization licenses expose Europe's deep technological dependence on the US, jeopardizing its digital sovereignty and economic competitiveness.
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52% Bias Score
US Tariffs on Canadian Goods Temporarily Paused Amidst Trade Tensions
Amidst threatened 25% US tariffs on Canadian goods, Martinrea International, a major auto parts manufacturer with 19,000 employees across North America, voiced concerns; Canada responded with retaliatory measures, including alcohol removal and contract termination with Starlink, while also focusing ...
US Tariffs on Canadian Goods Temporarily Paused Amidst Trade Tensions
Amidst threatened 25% US tariffs on Canadian goods, Martinrea International, a major auto parts manufacturer with 19,000 employees across North America, voiced concerns; Canada responded with retaliatory measures, including alcohol removal and contract termination with Starlink, while also focusing ...
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40% Bias Score
US Tariffs Paused: Canada-US Trade Tensions Remain
Hours before a temporary pause, a Canadian auto parts executive expressed concern over threatened US tariffs, highlighting the close economic ties between the two countries and the potential impact on jobs and trade, while employees showed mixed reactions, ranging from confidence to fear.
US Tariffs Paused: Canada-US Trade Tensions Remain
Hours before a temporary pause, a Canadian auto parts executive expressed concern over threatened US tariffs, highlighting the close economic ties between the two countries and the potential impact on jobs and trade, while employees showed mixed reactions, ranging from confidence to fear.
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40% Bias Score
CIA Offers Buyouts to Entire Workforce Amidst Trump Administration Restructuring
The CIA, under President Trump's administration, offered buyouts to its entire workforce, providing eight months of pay and benefits, as part of an effort to shrink the federal government and align the agency with administration priorities; however, not all employees may be eligible.
CIA Offers Buyouts to Entire Workforce Amidst Trump Administration Restructuring
The CIA, under President Trump's administration, offered buyouts to its entire workforce, providing eight months of pay and benefits, as part of an effort to shrink the federal government and align the agency with administration priorities; however, not all employees may be eligible.
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48% Bias Score
AI Unwraps Ancient Herculaneum Scroll, Revealing Philosophical Text
Using X-ray imaging and AI, scientists have virtually unwrapped a charred Herculaneum scroll from the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius, revealing ancient text and promising a full decipherment of its philosophical content, a significant advancement in historical research.
AI Unwraps Ancient Herculaneum Scroll, Revealing Philosophical Text
Using X-ray imaging and AI, scientists have virtually unwrapped a charred Herculaneum scroll from the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius, revealing ancient text and promising a full decipherment of its philosophical content, a significant advancement in historical research.
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20% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Reversal: Higher Prices for Shein and Temu Shoppers
The Trump administration's reversal of the de minimis exemption, which allowed duty-free entry of packages under $800, will increase costs and slow delivery for American consumers of Chinese goods, impacting businesses like Shein and Temu and potentially altering US-China trade dynamics.
Trump's Tariff Reversal: Higher Prices for Shein and Temu Shoppers
The Trump administration's reversal of the de minimis exemption, which allowed duty-free entry of packages under $800, will increase costs and slow delivery for American consumers of Chinese goods, impacting businesses like Shein and Temu and potentially altering US-China trade dynamics.
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36% Bias Score
CIA Offers Buyouts to Entire Workforce as Part of Trump's Government Restructuring
On Tuesday, the CIA offered buyouts to its entire workforce, providing roughly eight months of pay and benefits, as part of President Trump's effort to shrink the federal government; however, restrictions may apply to certain occupations and areas of expertise.
CIA Offers Buyouts to Entire Workforce as Part of Trump's Government Restructuring
On Tuesday, the CIA offered buyouts to its entire workforce, providing roughly eight months of pay and benefits, as part of President Trump's effort to shrink the federal government; however, restrictions may apply to certain occupations and areas of expertise.
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56% Bias Score
US Postal Service Halts Chinese Parcels Amid Trade Tensions
The US Postal Service suspended accepting international parcels from China and Hong Kong, impacting e-commerce businesses like Shein and Temu, following President Trump's termination of the "de minimis" import exemption and new tariffs on Chinese goods; China retaliated with economic measures.
US Postal Service Halts Chinese Parcels Amid Trade Tensions
The US Postal Service suspended accepting international parcels from China and Hong Kong, impacting e-commerce businesses like Shein and Temu, following President Trump's termination of the "de minimis" import exemption and new tariffs on Chinese goods; China retaliated with economic measures.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs Threaten to Hike Prices on Shein, Temu Goods
Trump's reversal of the de minimis provision, a decades-long exemption allowing duty-free entry for packages under \$800, threatens to increase prices and slow delivery of goods from Chinese e-commerce sites like Shein and Temu, impacting over a billion annual shipments.
Trump Tariffs Threaten to Hike Prices on Shein, Temu Goods
Trump's reversal of the de minimis provision, a decades-long exemption allowing duty-free entry for packages under \$800, threatens to increase prices and slow delivery of goods from Chinese e-commerce sites like Shein and Temu, impacting over a billion annual shipments.
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44% Bias Score
US Deports 104 Indian Nationals via Military Aircraft, Sparking Controversy
The United States deported 104 Indian nationals deemed illegal immigrants via a C-17 military aircraft on Tuesday, sparking controversy due to the high cost and timing before Prime Minister Modi's US visit, raising questions about the US-India relationship.
US Deports 104 Indian Nationals via Military Aircraft, Sparking Controversy
The United States deported 104 Indian nationals deemed illegal immigrants via a C-17 military aircraft on Tuesday, sparking controversy due to the high cost and timing before Prime Minister Modi's US visit, raising questions about the US-India relationship.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Rejection of Sexual Diversity Policies
Donald Trump's declaration of only two genders signals the end of public policies recognizing sexual diversity, reflecting a broader conservative rejection of identity politics rooted in fears of social hierarchy disruption.
Trump's Rejection of Sexual Diversity Policies
Donald Trump's declaration of only two genders signals the end of public policies recognizing sexual diversity, reflecting a broader conservative rejection of identity politics rooted in fears of social hierarchy disruption.
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52% Bias Score