February 2025
March 2025
Rising Space Debris Poses Growing Threat to Aircraft
New research shows a rising risk of space debris, particularly rocket bodies, colliding with aircraft, with regions like Vancouver, Seattle, and the Eastern seaboard facing a 25% yearly chance of airspace disruption due to falling space junk; this necessitates careful consideration of airspace closu...
Rising Space Debris Poses Growing Threat to Aircraft
New research shows a rising risk of space debris, particularly rocket bodies, colliding with aircraft, with regions like Vancouver, Seattle, and the Eastern seaboard facing a 25% yearly chance of airspace disruption due to falling space junk; this necessitates careful consideration of airspace closu...
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36% Bias Score
France's Fertility Rate Plummets to Lowest Since 1919
France is experiencing a sharp decline in its fertility rate, with the number of births in 2024 reaching its lowest point since 1919; this decrease is particularly noticeable in regions like Colomiers, where it has fallen by 31% since 2018, impacting schools and potentially future services.
France's Fertility Rate Plummets to Lowest Since 1919
France is experiencing a sharp decline in its fertility rate, with the number of births in 2024 reaching its lowest point since 1919; this decrease is particularly noticeable in regions like Colomiers, where it has fallen by 31% since 2018, impacting schools and potentially future services.
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44% Bias Score
Baltic States Sever Ties to Russian Electricity Grid
This weekend, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will fully disconnect their electricity grids from Russia and Belarus, completing a long-term project to integrate with the EU energy system, a move with major geopolitical significance stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Baltic States Sever Ties to Russian Electricity Grid
This weekend, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will fully disconnect their electricity grids from Russia and Belarus, completing a long-term project to integrate with the EU energy system, a move with major geopolitical significance stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
EU Court Upholds €320 Million Deduction from Poland's Budget over Judicial Reform
The General Court of the European Union ruled that the European Commission acted lawfully in deducting €320,200,000 from Poland's EU budget due to Poland's non-compliance with rulings on judicial reforms deemed to undermine the separation of powers, rejecting Poland's appeal and upholding the Commis...
EU Court Upholds €320 Million Deduction from Poland's Budget over Judicial Reform
The General Court of the European Union ruled that the European Commission acted lawfully in deducting €320,200,000 from Poland's EU budget due to Poland's non-compliance with rulings on judicial reforms deemed to undermine the separation of powers, rejecting Poland's appeal and upholding the Commis...
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36% Bias Score
EU Regulatory Simplification Plan Sparks Concerns Over Weakening of Environmental Rules
The European Commission's plan to reduce corporate reporting burdens by 25% is facing criticism from trade unions and green groups who fear it will weaken environmental regulations, with a planned "omnibus" package to revise corporate sustainability rules raising further concern, despite the Commiss...
EU Regulatory Simplification Plan Sparks Concerns Over Weakening of Environmental Rules
The European Commission's plan to reduce corporate reporting burdens by 25% is facing criticism from trade unions and green groups who fear it will weaken environmental regulations, with a planned "omnibus" package to revise corporate sustainability rules raising further concern, despite the Commiss...
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52% Bias Score
Swiss Data Center Recycles Waste Heat to Power 6,000 Homes
Infomaniak's new data center in Geneva, Switzerland, is recycling 100% of its energy consumption to heat approximately 6,000 homes, reducing carbon emissions by 3,600 tons of CO2 equivalent annually. The facility, currently at 25% capacity, aims for full operation by 2028.
Swiss Data Center Recycles Waste Heat to Power 6,000 Homes
Infomaniak's new data center in Geneva, Switzerland, is recycling 100% of its energy consumption to heat approximately 6,000 homes, reducing carbon emissions by 3,600 tons of CO2 equivalent annually. The facility, currently at 25% capacity, aims for full operation by 2028.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Sanctions ICC; Olmert Rejects US Gaza Control
President Trump imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) for issuing arrest warrants for Israeli officials, including a US entry ban and asset freezes for ICC personnel and their families; former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert rejected Trump's proposal for US control of Gaza, ...
Trump Sanctions ICC; Olmert Rejects US Gaza Control
President Trump imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) for issuing arrest warrants for Israeli officials, including a US entry ban and asset freezes for ICC personnel and their families; former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert rejected Trump's proposal for US control of Gaza, ...
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48% Bias Score
Google Revises DEI Commitment Following Trump Executive Order
Facing potential financial sanctions under a Trump executive order targeting DEI initiatives, Google removed its commitment to DEI from its annual report and is reviewing its programs, mirroring actions by other tech companies.
Google Revises DEI Commitment Following Trump Executive Order
Facing potential financial sanctions under a Trump executive order targeting DEI initiatives, Google removed its commitment to DEI from its annual report and is reviewing its programs, mirroring actions by other tech companies.
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64% Bias Score
DeepSeek's Data Practices Under GDPR Scrutiny
European data protection authorities are investigating the Chinese AI company DeepSeek for potential GDPR violations due to its chatbot R1's data transfer to China; Italy has already blocked the app, citing concerns over data collection and protection.
DeepSeek's Data Practices Under GDPR Scrutiny
European data protection authorities are investigating the Chinese AI company DeepSeek for potential GDPR violations due to its chatbot R1's data transfer to China; Italy has already blocked the app, citing concerns over data collection and protection.
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52% Bias Score
ECJ: Online Platforms Must Verify Advertisers, Not Ad Content
The European Court of Justice offered a non-binding opinion stating online platforms are not liable for ad content but must verify advertisers' identities, prompted by a case involving a sex services ad on Russmedia's Publi24.ro that used a victim's photos without consent.
ECJ: Online Platforms Must Verify Advertisers, Not Ad Content
The European Court of Justice offered a non-binding opinion stating online platforms are not liable for ad content but must verify advertisers' identities, prompted by a case involving a sex services ad on Russmedia's Publi24.ro that used a victim's photos without consent.
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36% Bias Score
Poland Proposes EU "Rearmament Bank" to Fund €500 Billion Defense Boost
Poland's foreign minister proposes a new "rearmament bank" to fund a €500 billion EU defense buildup over the next decade, modeled after the EBRD, to deter Russian aggression following its invasion of Ukraine.
Poland Proposes EU "Rearmament Bank" to Fund €500 Billion Defense Boost
Poland's foreign minister proposes a new "rearmament bank" to fund a €500 billion EU defense buildup over the next decade, modeled after the EBRD, to deter Russian aggression following its invasion of Ukraine.
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52% Bias Score
New Colombia-China Maritime Route Strengthens Trade Ties Amidst U.S. Tensions
Colombia and China established a new maritime trade route connecting Buenaventura to Shanghai via Peru's Chancay port, strengthening trade ties amidst strained relations with the United States; COSCO facilitates the project, boosting Colombian exports of oil, coal, gold, and emeralds to China.
New Colombia-China Maritime Route Strengthens Trade Ties Amidst U.S. Tensions
Colombia and China established a new maritime trade route connecting Buenaventura to Shanghai via Peru's Chancay port, strengthening trade ties amidst strained relations with the United States; COSCO facilitates the project, boosting Colombian exports of oil, coal, gold, and emeralds to China.
Progress
52% Bias Score