February 2025
March 2025
Florida School Worker Arrested, Suspended Following Sexual Offense Allegations
A Florida school worker, Genesis Zayas, was arrested on February 4th, 2025, on two counts of sexual offenses involving a student at Island Coast High School in Cape Coral, leading to her immediate suspension pending investigation; this follows similar cases in New Jersey and Texas.
Florida School Worker Arrested, Suspended Following Sexual Offense Allegations
A Florida school worker, Genesis Zayas, was arrested on February 4th, 2025, on two counts of sexual offenses involving a student at Island Coast High School in Cape Coral, leading to her immediate suspension pending investigation; this follows similar cases in New Jersey and Texas.
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40% Bias Score
Putin Awards Young Scientists for Key Technological Advancements
President Putin awarded four young scientists for innovations in agriculture, radioelectronics, space exploration, and defense, emphasizing Russia's commitment to technological leadership and increased R&D spending to 2% of GDP by 2030.
Putin Awards Young Scientists for Key Technological Advancements
President Putin awarded four young scientists for innovations in agriculture, radioelectronics, space exploration, and defense, emphasizing Russia's commitment to technological leadership and increased R&D spending to 2% of GDP by 2030.
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32% Bias Score
Novel Avian Flu Variant D1.1 Detected in US Dairy Cattle
The USDA announced the discovery of a novel avian flu variant, D1.1, in Nevada dairy cattle, raising concerns about its spread and potential impact on human and animal health, given its history of severe human infections including one death. The variant was previously prevalent among wild birds.
Novel Avian Flu Variant D1.1 Detected in US Dairy Cattle
The USDA announced the discovery of a novel avian flu variant, D1.1, in Nevada dairy cattle, raising concerns about its spread and potential impact on human and animal health, given its history of severe human infections including one death. The variant was previously prevalent among wild birds.
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32% Bias Score
France Addresses Greek Concerns Over Potential Meteor Missile Sale to Turkey
France is working to ease Greek concerns about a possible sale of Meteor missiles to Turkey, initiated through discussions between MBDA and Ankara, following intervention by the Greek defense minister. High-level contacts ensued, with France reaffirming its commitment to strategic partnership and Gr...
France Addresses Greek Concerns Over Potential Meteor Missile Sale to Turkey
France is working to ease Greek concerns about a possible sale of Meteor missiles to Turkey, initiated through discussions between MBDA and Ankara, following intervention by the Greek defense minister. High-level contacts ensued, with France reaffirming its commitment to strategic partnership and Gr...
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40% Bias Score
Southeast Europe and Eastern Mediterranean Conference Convenes in Washington D.C.
The 6th annual Southeast Europe and Eastern Mediterranean Conference, organized by Kathimerini's English edition, the Delphi Economic Forum, and HALC, will be held in Washington D.C. on February 10-11, bringing together political and economic leaders from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss the re...
Southeast Europe and Eastern Mediterranean Conference Convenes in Washington D.C.
The 6th annual Southeast Europe and Eastern Mediterranean Conference, organized by Kathimerini's English edition, the Delphi Economic Forum, and HALC, will be held in Washington D.C. on February 10-11, bringing together political and economic leaders from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss the re...
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40% Bias Score
Russia's Election Interference: Car Sabotage in Germany
Russian saboteurs filled the exhaust pipes of almost 300 cars in several German cities with construction foam, leaving Green party stickers to falsely implicate climate activists, aiming to create unrest before the German elections, according to Der Spiegel.
Russia's Election Interference: Car Sabotage in Germany
Russian saboteurs filled the exhaust pipes of almost 300 cars in several German cities with construction foam, leaving Green party stickers to falsely implicate climate activists, aiming to create unrest before the German elections, according to Der Spiegel.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Gaza Takeover Proposal Faces Widespread Backlash
Donald Trump's unsolicited proposal to have Israel cede control of Gaza to the US after its military operation against Hamas has met with widespread criticism from Republicans and internationally, raising concerns about its feasibility and potential for ethnic cleansing.
Trump's Gaza Takeover Proposal Faces Widespread Backlash
Donald Trump's unsolicited proposal to have Israel cede control of Gaza to the US after its military operation against Hamas has met with widespread criticism from Republicans and internationally, raising concerns about its feasibility and potential for ethnic cleansing.
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52% Bias Score
Panama Denies US Claims on Canal Tolls Amidst Growing US-China Tensions
US President Trump's claim that the US should reclaim the Panama Canal, coupled with a false US State Department claim that Panama had agreed to waive tolls for US government vessels, has caused a diplomatic crisis, with Panama denying the claims and ending its participation in China's Belt and Road...
Panama Denies US Claims on Canal Tolls Amidst Growing US-China Tensions
US President Trump's claim that the US should reclaim the Panama Canal, coupled with a false US State Department claim that Panama had agreed to waive tolls for US government vessels, has caused a diplomatic crisis, with Panama denying the claims and ending its participation in China's Belt and Road...
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60% Bias Score
BoE Cuts Interest Rates, Halves UK Growth Forecast Amid Inflation and Unemployment Concerns
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.5% on Thursday, its third cut this year, but halved its UK GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 0.75% due to increased unemployment and inflation spurred by a recent government tax hike; the BoE warns of potential stagflation.
BoE Cuts Interest Rates, Halves UK Growth Forecast Amid Inflation and Unemployment Concerns
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.5% on Thursday, its third cut this year, but halved its UK GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 0.75% due to increased unemployment and inflation spurred by a recent government tax hike; the BoE warns of potential stagflation.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey and Syria Discuss Stability, Dismiss Military Base Pact
Turkey's defense ministry confirmed talks with Syria focused on stability and eliminating militants; however, reports of a defense pact including Turkish military bases are premature, according to a ministry source.
Turkey and Syria Discuss Stability, Dismiss Military Base Pact
Turkey's defense ministry confirmed talks with Syria focused on stability and eliminating militants; however, reports of a defense pact including Turkish military bases are premature, according to a ministry source.
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40% Bias Score
Olympic Champion Khelif Banned from World Boxing Championships
Imane Khelif, the Algerian Olympic gold medalist in women's boxing, is banned from the 2024 World Boxing Championships by the IBA for failing an unspecified test to meet women's competition criteria, a decision criticized by the IOC for lacking transparency, while US President Trump wrongly referenc...
Olympic Champion Khelif Banned from World Boxing Championships
Imane Khelif, the Algerian Olympic gold medalist in women's boxing, is banned from the 2024 World Boxing Championships by the IBA for failing an unspecified test to meet women's competition criteria, a decision criticized by the IOC for lacking transparency, while US President Trump wrongly referenc...
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68% Bias Score
Satirical Videos Expose Hamas Hostage Release Propaganda
A comedian used satirical lip-dub videos to expose Hamas's theatrical hostage releases, reaching millions and countering misinformation surrounding the October 7 attacks in Israel.
Satirical Videos Expose Hamas Hostage Release Propaganda
A comedian used satirical lip-dub videos to expose Hamas's theatrical hostage releases, reaching millions and countering misinformation surrounding the October 7 attacks in Israel.
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68% Bias Score