February 2025
March 2025
US Government Ships Exempt from Panama Canal Tolls
The U.S. State Department announced that U.S. government ships will not pay tolls to transit the Panama Canal, saving Washington millions annually, following President Trump's pressure and subsequent negotiations; however, the Panama Canal Authority denied any toll changes.
US Government Ships Exempt from Panama Canal Tolls
The U.S. State Department announced that U.S. government ships will not pay tolls to transit the Panama Canal, saving Washington millions annually, following President Trump's pressure and subsequent negotiations; however, the Panama Canal Authority denied any toll changes.
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56% Bias Score
Bob Marley's Enduring Legacy Celebrated in "One Love
Bob Marley, a Jamaican reggae musician who died in 1981, is celebrated in the 2024 film "One Love," highlighting his musical and cultural legacy, his Rastafarian faith, and his social activism that continues to inspire.
Bob Marley's Enduring Legacy Celebrated in "One Love
Bob Marley, a Jamaican reggae musician who died in 1981, is celebrated in the 2024 film "One Love," highlighting his musical and cultural legacy, his Rastafarian faith, and his social activism that continues to inspire.
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48% Bias Score
Germany's Climate Policy: Ineffective Action Risks Societal Instability
Germany's climate policy faces criticism for insufficient action, with the EU insurance chief warning of widespread societal overtaxation from climate change, while the German expert council highlights ongoing high CO2 emissions; the article contrasts potential policy approaches, arguing that just a...
Germany's Climate Policy: Ineffective Action Risks Societal Instability
Germany's climate policy faces criticism for insufficient action, with the EU insurance chief warning of widespread societal overtaxation from climate change, while the German expert council highlights ongoing high CO2 emissions; the article contrasts potential policy approaches, arguing that just a...
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64% Bias Score
Trump's Funding Freeze Creates Crisis in US Science
The Trump administration's freeze on billions of dollars in US scientific research funding has created uncertainty and panic among scientists, impacting thousands of government-funded programs, including the NIH, and potentially hindering crucial medical and scientific advancements; the administrati...
Trump's Funding Freeze Creates Crisis in US Science
The Trump administration's freeze on billions of dollars in US scientific research funding has created uncertainty and panic among scientists, impacting thousands of government-funded programs, including the NIH, and potentially hindering crucial medical and scientific advancements; the administrati...
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52% Bias Score
Turkey's Earthquake Reconstruction: Concerns Over Transparency and Oversight
Following the devastating 2023 earthquakes in Turkey, the government reports delivering over 201,000 housing units while experts criticize opaque processes, lack of public input, and the reintroduction of developer-selected building inspectors, raising concerns about quality and future risks.
Turkey's Earthquake Reconstruction: Concerns Over Transparency and Oversight
Following the devastating 2023 earthquakes in Turkey, the government reports delivering over 201,000 housing units while experts criticize opaque processes, lack of public input, and the reintroduction of developer-selected building inspectors, raising concerns about quality and future risks.
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40% Bias Score
Ukrainian Prison Unit Fights on Frontline
In Ukraine's Donetsk region, a military unit called "Alcatraz," comprised of nearly 6,900 convicts released early to fight, trains near the frontline; their commander highlights the importance of motivation and adaptability in this initiative.
Ukrainian Prison Unit Fights on Frontline
In Ukraine's Donetsk region, a military unit called "Alcatraz," comprised of nearly 6,900 convicts released early to fight, trains near the frontline; their commander highlights the importance of motivation and adaptability in this initiative.
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40% Bias Score
US-Panama Canal Dispute: Tolls, Accusations, and Threats
The US unilaterally announced it will no longer pay Panama Canal tolls, a claim Panama denies, escalating tensions amid US accusations of unfair treatment and Chinese influence over the vital waterway.
US-Panama Canal Dispute: Tolls, Accusations, and Threats
The US unilaterally announced it will no longer pay Panama Canal tolls, a claim Panama denies, escalating tensions amid US accusations of unfair treatment and Chinese influence over the vital waterway.
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60% Bias Score
Munich Public Works Addresses Labor Shortage with Employee Housing Amidst German Housing Crisis
The Munich Public Works Department is tackling a severe labor shortage by building employee housing, highlighting Germany's housing crisis that makes attracting skilled workers extremely difficult, especially in sectors with lower wages, forcing companies to include employee housing in their busines...
Munich Public Works Addresses Labor Shortage with Employee Housing Amidst German Housing Crisis
The Munich Public Works Department is tackling a severe labor shortage by building employee housing, highlighting Germany's housing crisis that makes attracting skilled workers extremely difficult, especially in sectors with lower wages, forcing companies to include employee housing in their busines...
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36% Bias Score
Panama Denies Free Canal Passage for U.S. Ships, Withdraws from China's Belt and Road Initiative
Panama denied U.S. claims of free passage for government ships through the Panama Canal on February 6th, 2024, asserting no payment changes were made, while simultaneously announcing its withdrawal from China's Belt and Road Initiative following U.S. pressure.
Panama Denies Free Canal Passage for U.S. Ships, Withdraws from China's Belt and Road Initiative
Panama denied U.S. claims of free passage for government ships through the Panama Canal on February 6th, 2024, asserting no payment changes were made, while simultaneously announcing its withdrawal from China's Belt and Road Initiative following U.S. pressure.
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44% Bias Score
Iran's Energy Crisis: Renewable Energy Plans Face Economic and Political Headwinds
Facing a severe energy crisis despite vast natural gas reserves, Iran plans to increase renewable energy generation to 30,000 megawatts in four years, but faces challenges in financing and the potential economic viability of large-scale renewable energy adoption compared to improving existing fossil...
Iran's Energy Crisis: Renewable Energy Plans Face Economic and Political Headwinds
Facing a severe energy crisis despite vast natural gas reserves, Iran plans to increase renewable energy generation to 30,000 megawatts in four years, but faces challenges in financing and the potential economic viability of large-scale renewable energy adoption compared to improving existing fossil...
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Threats on EU Remain Unfulfilled, But Looming Danger Persists
Despite initial threats, Donald Trump has not yet imposed new tariffs on the EU; however, recently imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods pose a significant threat to European industries, particularly impacting German automotive manufacturers with substantial operations in North America, ...
Trump's Tariff Threats on EU Remain Unfulfilled, But Looming Danger Persists
Despite initial threats, Donald Trump has not yet imposed new tariffs on the EU; however, recently imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods pose a significant threat to European industries, particularly impacting German automotive manufacturers with substantial operations in North America, ...
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44% Bias Score
TPLF Power Struggle Fuels Insecurity and Soaring Prices in Tigray"
Rising tensions within Ethiopia's Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) have triggered a surge in insecurity, soaring prices (gasoline at 300 birliter), and panic among residents, exacerbated by the unimplemented Pretoria Agreement and the federal government's inaction, potentially escalating into...
TPLF Power Struggle Fuels Insecurity and Soaring Prices in Tigray"
Rising tensions within Ethiopia's Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) have triggered a surge in insecurity, soaring prices (gasoline at 300 birliter), and panic among residents, exacerbated by the unimplemented Pretoria Agreement and the federal government's inaction, potentially escalating into...
Progress
32% Bias Score