February 2025
March 2025
Liberia Intensifies Wetland Conservation Efforts Amidst Degradation
Liberia celebrated World Wetlands Day 2025, highlighting the crucial role of wetlands in the economy and environment while addressing ongoing degradation caused by unregulated construction and waste disposal; the EPA is strengthening enforcement and developing a carbon market policy, collaborating w...
Liberia Intensifies Wetland Conservation Efforts Amidst Degradation
Liberia celebrated World Wetlands Day 2025, highlighting the crucial role of wetlands in the economy and environment while addressing ongoing degradation caused by unregulated construction and waste disposal; the EPA is strengthening enforcement and developing a carbon market policy, collaborating w...
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24% Bias Score
Japan to Propose Increased U.S. LNG Imports
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba will propose increasing liquefied natural gas imports from the United States during a meeting with President Trump on February 8th in Washington, aiming to improve energy security and strengthen bilateral ties; however, finalizing details will require private-sector ne...
Japan to Propose Increased U.S. LNG Imports
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba will propose increasing liquefied natural gas imports from the United States during a meeting with President Trump on February 8th in Washington, aiming to improve energy security and strengthen bilateral ties; however, finalizing details will require private-sector ne...
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40% Bias Score
Liberia Arrests Kenyan Woman for Smuggling $388,890 Worth of Heroin
Liberian authorities arrested Kenyan national Larnah B. Arondo at Roberts International Airport on February 1st, 2025, for smuggling 8.642 kg of heroin concealed within her luggage; the estimated street value is US$388,890, and the suspect allegedly worked for a Nigerian national based in Thailand, ...
Liberia Arrests Kenyan Woman for Smuggling $388,890 Worth of Heroin
Liberian authorities arrested Kenyan national Larnah B. Arondo at Roberts International Airport on February 1st, 2025, for smuggling 8.642 kg of heroin concealed within her luggage; the estimated street value is US$388,890, and the suspect allegedly worked for a Nigerian national based in Thailand, ...
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48% Bias Score
Politician Regrets TikTok Ban Vote, Cites Free Speech Concerns
A politician who initially voted to ban TikTok now regrets their decision, citing the platform's effectiveness as a communication tool and raising concerns about free speech and censorship on other social media platforms, proposing an American company purchase TikTok as a solution.
Politician Regrets TikTok Ban Vote, Cites Free Speech Concerns
A politician who initially voted to ban TikTok now regrets their decision, citing the platform's effectiveness as a communication tool and raising concerns about free speech and censorship on other social media platforms, proposing an American company purchase TikTok as a solution.
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56% Bias Score
Rapper G. Dep Released After Clemency for 1993 Murder
Rapper G. Dep, who confessed to a 1993 murder in 2010, was released from prison in April 2024 after receiving clemency; his case highlights ongoing debates about juvenile justice and sentencing disparities across states.
Rapper G. Dep Released After Clemency for 1993 Murder
Rapper G. Dep, who confessed to a 1993 murder in 2010, was released from prison in April 2024 after receiving clemency; his case highlights ongoing debates about juvenile justice and sentencing disparities across states.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Urges Iran Nuclear Peace Talks
President Trump urged Iran to negotiate a "nuclear peace agreement," downplaying military action while asserting that Iran cannot obtain nuclear weapons; this follows a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Trump's controversial statements about taking over the Gaza Strip.
Trump Urges Iran Nuclear Peace Talks
President Trump urged Iran to negotiate a "nuclear peace agreement," downplaying military action while asserting that Iran cannot obtain nuclear weapons; this follows a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Trump's controversial statements about taking over the Gaza Strip.
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48% Bias Score
Self-Harm Rates in Women's Prisons 8.5 Times Higher Than Men's
A report reveals that self-harm rates in women's prisons are 8.5 times higher than in men's prisons due to inadequate basic care, including rules prohibiting machine washing of underwear and insufficient provision of essential items. This led to a rise in self-harm from 1,545 to 5,624 per 1,000 pris...
Self-Harm Rates in Women's Prisons 8.5 Times Higher Than Men's
A report reveals that self-harm rates in women's prisons are 8.5 times higher than in men's prisons due to inadequate basic care, including rules prohibiting machine washing of underwear and insufficient provision of essential items. This led to a rise in self-harm from 1,545 to 5,624 per 1,000 pris...
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32% Bias Score
Harare's Wetland Destruction Threatens Water Security
Harare City Council's destruction of wetlands over the last 25 years, despite President Mnangagwa's call for protection, is causing falling water tables and drying boreholes, impacting water supply and recreational spaces, particularly significant as Zimbabwe hosts the 15th Conference of Parties to ...
Harare's Wetland Destruction Threatens Water Security
Harare City Council's destruction of wetlands over the last 25 years, despite President Mnangagwa's call for protection, is causing falling water tables and drying boreholes, impacting water supply and recreational spaces, particularly significant as Zimbabwe hosts the 15th Conference of Parties to ...
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48% Bias Score
Hundreds of Earthquakes Rattle Santorini, Greece
Hundreds of earthquakes between magnitudes 3 and 5 have struck Santorini, Greece, since the weekend, prompting authorities to prepare for a potential larger quake, deploy rescue crews, and ban access to certain areas; thousands of residents and tourists have evacuated.
Hundreds of Earthquakes Rattle Santorini, Greece
Hundreds of earthquakes between magnitudes 3 and 5 have struck Santorini, Greece, since the weekend, prompting authorities to prepare for a potential larger quake, deploy rescue crews, and ban access to certain areas; thousands of residents and tourists have evacuated.
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36% Bias Score
Maryland Unveils $1.7 Billion Design for Francis Scott Key Bridge Replacement
Maryland unveiled a $1.7 billion design for a taller, safer replacement of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, destroyed last year when a container ship struck it, killing six. Construction is expected to be completed by 2028, with federal funding covering the cost.
Maryland Unveils $1.7 Billion Design for Francis Scott Key Bridge Replacement
Maryland unveiled a $1.7 billion design for a taller, safer replacement of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, destroyed last year when a container ship struck it, killing six. Construction is expected to be completed by 2028, with federal funding covering the cost.
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36% Bias Score
Record Gold Prices Drive Investor Interest, but Gold Stock Risks Remain
Geopolitical tensions and inflation have driven gold prices above $2,700 per ounce, prompting a surge in investment from both individual and institutional investors; however, gold stocks, while offering advantages in liquidity, carry risks associated with mining operations and market volatility.
Record Gold Prices Drive Investor Interest, but Gold Stock Risks Remain
Geopolitical tensions and inflation have driven gold prices above $2,700 per ounce, prompting a surge in investment from both individual and institutional investors; however, gold stocks, while offering advantages in liquidity, carry risks associated with mining operations and market volatility.
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36% Bias Score
Cambodia Blocks British Journalist Amid Growing Press Freedom Concerns
Cambodia's Interior Ministry blocked British journalist Gerald Flynn, a Mongabay reporter, from re-entry, citing visa irregularities; Flynn alleges this was retaliation for his investigative work on environmental issues and corruption, highlighting concerns over press freedom in the country.
Cambodia Blocks British Journalist Amid Growing Press Freedom Concerns
Cambodia's Interior Ministry blocked British journalist Gerald Flynn, a Mongabay reporter, from re-entry, citing visa irregularities; Flynn alleges this was retaliation for his investigative work on environmental issues and corruption, highlighting concerns over press freedom in the country.
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60% Bias Score