February 2025
March 2025
US Tariffs on Chinese Goods to Increase Consumer Prices
New US tariffs on Chinese goods, including a 10% increase and the end of a trade exemption for goods under \$800, will raise prices for consumers on a wide variety of products. China supplied 78% of US smartphone imports and 79% of laptop and tablet imports in 2023, and the US imported \$427 billion...
US Tariffs on Chinese Goods to Increase Consumer Prices
New US tariffs on Chinese goods, including a 10% increase and the end of a trade exemption for goods under \$800, will raise prices for consumers on a wide variety of products. China supplied 78% of US smartphone imports and 79% of laptop and tablet imports in 2023, and the US imported \$427 billion...
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36% Bias Score
Germany Reflects on Five Years of Covid-19: Lessons Learned and Future Threats
Five years after Germany's first Covid-19 case in February 2020, virologist Sandra Ciesek and medical director Jürgen Graf reflect on the pandemic's critical moments, highlighting the inadequate protection of elderly care home residents in fall 2020 and the unequal global vaccine distribution. They ...
Germany Reflects on Five Years of Covid-19: Lessons Learned and Future Threats
Five years after Germany's first Covid-19 case in February 2020, virologist Sandra Ciesek and medical director Jürgen Graf reflect on the pandemic's critical moments, highlighting the inadequate protection of elderly care home residents in fall 2020 and the unequal global vaccine distribution. They ...
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32% Bias Score
WSJ Report on Russia-Turkey Transfer Sparks Debate Over Sanctions and Geopolitics
The Wall Street Journal reported a $2 billion transfer from Russia to Turkey via U.S. banks, raising sanctions evasion concerns; Turkish journalists countered, suggesting the report aimed to damage Turkey-U.S. relations, citing the inclusion of MİT chief Ibrahim Kalın's photo and lack of evidence. T...
WSJ Report on Russia-Turkey Transfer Sparks Debate Over Sanctions and Geopolitics
The Wall Street Journal reported a $2 billion transfer from Russia to Turkey via U.S. banks, raising sanctions evasion concerns; Turkish journalists countered, suggesting the report aimed to damage Turkey-U.S. relations, citing the inclusion of MİT chief Ibrahim Kalın's photo and lack of evidence. T...
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56% Bias Score
Delayed Flood Warning in Valencia Leads to 224 Deaths
The October 29th, 2024, floods in Valencia, Spain, resulted in 224 deaths and three missing persons due to the delayed warning by the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation (CHJ) about the critical water flow increase in the Poyo ravine, between 16:13 and 18:43, despite the flow spiking after 17:00, causi...
Delayed Flood Warning in Valencia Leads to 224 Deaths
The October 29th, 2024, floods in Valencia, Spain, resulted in 224 deaths and three missing persons due to the delayed warning by the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation (CHJ) about the critical water flow increase in the Poyo ravine, between 16:13 and 18:43, despite the flow spiking after 17:00, causi...
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40% Bias Score
Samandağ Earthquake Housing Crisis Sparks Land Dispute
In the aftermath of Turkey's devastating February 6th earthquake, the slow construction of permanent housing in Samandağ, Hatay, and the government's controversial land acquisition for TOKİ projects has triggered strong local opposition, raising concerns about environmental damage and cultural herit...
Samandağ Earthquake Housing Crisis Sparks Land Dispute
In the aftermath of Turkey's devastating February 6th earthquake, the slow construction of permanent housing in Samandağ, Hatay, and the government's controversial land acquisition for TOKİ projects has triggered strong local opposition, raising concerns about environmental damage and cultural herit...
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56% Bias Score
Walmart Cuts Hundreds of Jobs, Closes Offices in Restructuring
Walmart is cutting hundreds of jobs and closing offices in North Carolina, New Jersey, and other locations, relocating employees to Arkansas and California to improve collaboration, as part of a larger strategy to centralize its workforce and boost in-person interactions, offering relocation support...
Walmart Cuts Hundreds of Jobs, Closes Offices in Restructuring
Walmart is cutting hundreds of jobs and closing offices in North Carolina, New Jersey, and other locations, relocating employees to Arkansas and California to improve collaboration, as part of a larger strategy to centralize its workforce and boost in-person interactions, offering relocation support...
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44% Bias Score
Controversial Legal Practices and Renewed Gezi Park Investigation Raise Concerns in Turkey
Turkish prosecutors are using a new interpretation of witness statements to pursue arrests, evidenced by the case against journalist Barış Pehlivan; this, alongside a 12-year-delayed investigation into the Gezi Park protests and a request for broadcast recordings from RTÜK, raises concerns about sup...
Controversial Legal Practices and Renewed Gezi Park Investigation Raise Concerns in Turkey
Turkish prosecutors are using a new interpretation of witness statements to pursue arrests, evidenced by the case against journalist Barış Pehlivan; this, alongside a 12-year-delayed investigation into the Gezi Park protests and a request for broadcast recordings from RTÜK, raises concerns about sup...
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56% Bias Score
Turkey's Inflation Exceeds Expectations Amidst Crumbling Agricultural Sector
Turkey's January inflation at 5.03% surpassed expectations; despite this, the government maintains inflation will decrease, while a new report reveals severe issues in Turkey's agricultural sector caused by government policies, leading to increased food prices and farmer debt.
Turkey's Inflation Exceeds Expectations Amidst Crumbling Agricultural Sector
Turkey's January inflation at 5.03% surpassed expectations; despite this, the government maintains inflation will decrease, while a new report reveals severe issues in Turkey's agricultural sector caused by government policies, leading to increased food prices and farmer debt.
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48% Bias Score
Italy's Record €32.7 Billion Tax Recovery in 2024
Italy's 2024 tax recovery reached a record €32.7 billion, surpassing 2023's €31 billion due to increased government-agency coordination and a new agency head; the success is linked to both ordinary and extraordinary tax measures, with ongoing debate about potential future tax forgiveness.
Italy's Record €32.7 Billion Tax Recovery in 2024
Italy's 2024 tax recovery reached a record €32.7 billion, surpassing 2023's €31 billion due to increased government-agency coordination and a new agency head; the success is linked to both ordinary and extraordinary tax measures, with ongoing debate about potential future tax forgiveness.
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Gaza Relocation Plan: A Post-Ceasefire Shift in Middle East Policy
Days before Trump's inauguration, Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire and prisoner exchange, influenced heavily by Trump's envoy who pressured Netanyahu; Trump now proposes permanent relocation of Palestinians from Gaza, a plan rejected by regional countries.
Trump's Gaza Relocation Plan: A Post-Ceasefire Shift in Middle East Policy
Days before Trump's inauguration, Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire and prisoner exchange, influenced heavily by Trump's envoy who pressured Netanyahu; Trump now proposes permanent relocation of Palestinians from Gaza, a plan rejected by regional countries.
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60% Bias Score
Labour Vows to Maintain EU Human Rights Laws and Pursue Closer UK-EU Ties
Labour's Brexit pointman Nick Thomas-Symonds pledged to uphold European human rights laws and pursue closer UK-EU ties, emphasizing economic collaboration and security, despite warnings of potential conflicts with the US and criticism from Conservative MPs.
Labour Vows to Maintain EU Human Rights Laws and Pursue Closer UK-EU Ties
Labour's Brexit pointman Nick Thomas-Symonds pledged to uphold European human rights laws and pursue closer UK-EU ties, emphasizing economic collaboration and security, despite warnings of potential conflicts with the US and criticism from Conservative MPs.
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44% Bias Score
FAO Suppresses Award-Winning Documentary on Sahrawi Health
The FAO-recognized documentary "Vientres de arena," highlighting the health conditions of Sahrawi refugees in Tindouf, Algeria, was suppressed after winning the World Food Forum Film Festival; the producer blames Moroccan pressure, a claim supported by internal FAO sources.
FAO Suppresses Award-Winning Documentary on Sahrawi Health
The FAO-recognized documentary "Vientres de arena," highlighting the health conditions of Sahrawi refugees in Tindouf, Algeria, was suppressed after winning the World Food Forum Film Festival; the producer blames Moroccan pressure, a claim supported by internal FAO sources.
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56% Bias Score