February 2025
March 2025
Trump Administration's EPA and USAID Staffing Actions Spark Concerns
The Trump administration placed at least 50 EPA environmental justice staff on paid administrative leave and issued probation notices to about 1,000 more, while simultaneously attempting to drastically reduce USAID's workforce, prompting lawsuits and concerns about data access for cancer research.
Trump Administration's EPA and USAID Staffing Actions Spark Concerns
The Trump administration placed at least 50 EPA environmental justice staff on paid administrative leave and issued probation notices to about 1,000 more, while simultaneously attempting to drastically reduce USAID's workforce, prompting lawsuits and concerns about data access for cancer research.
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48% Bias Score
Welby Resigns Amidst Church Sex Abuse Scandal; Public Consultation for New Archbishop
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigned in January 2024 after an independent review found the Church of England covered up sexual abuse by barrister John Smyth QC; a public consultation is underway to select his successor.
Welby Resigns Amidst Church Sex Abuse Scandal; Public Consultation for New Archbishop
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigned in January 2024 after an independent review found the Church of England covered up sexual abuse by barrister John Smyth QC; a public consultation is underway to select his successor.
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40% Bias Score
Lai's Secessionist Speech Disrupts Cross-Strait Business Event
Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te's secessionist speech at a Monday event in Taipei for businesspeople in mainland China caused disruption and highlighted the disconnect between the ruling party's policy and economic realities.
Lai's Secessionist Speech Disrupts Cross-Strait Business Event
Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te's secessionist speech at a Monday event in Taipei for businesspeople in mainland China caused disruption and highlighted the disconnect between the ruling party's policy and economic realities.
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64% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Controversial OMB Nominee Russell Vought
The Senate confirmed Russell Vought as OMB director, raising concerns about potential government spending cuts and increased executive power. Vought, a key figure in the conservative Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, previously served as deputy and acting OMB director and helped craft Trump's poli...
Senate Confirms Controversial OMB Nominee Russell Vought
The Senate confirmed Russell Vought as OMB director, raising concerns about potential government spending cuts and increased executive power. Vought, a key figure in the conservative Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, previously served as deputy and acting OMB director and helped craft Trump's poli...
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52% Bias Score
US Senate Backs Israel Amidst Ongoing Conflicts
On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with bipartisan US Senate leadership on Capitol Hill, receiving strong backing for Israel's military actions and strategic objectives, including preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and dismantling Hamas in Gaza; the Senate also pl...
US Senate Backs Israel Amidst Ongoing Conflicts
On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with bipartisan US Senate leadership on Capitol Hill, receiving strong backing for Israel's military actions and strategic objectives, including preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and dismantling Hamas in Gaza; the Senate also pl...
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48% Bias Score
Barkley's Super Bowl Run Re-establishes Value of NFL Running Backs
Hall of Fame running back Jerome Bettis credits Saquon Barkley and other elite running backs with re-establishing the value of the position, noting Barkley's Super Bowl appearance with the Eagles after a 2,000-yard season and emphasizing the importance of team context in their success.
Barkley's Super Bowl Run Re-establishes Value of NFL Running Backs
Hall of Fame running back Jerome Bettis credits Saquon Barkley and other elite running backs with re-establishing the value of the position, noting Barkley's Super Bowl appearance with the Eagles after a 2,000-yard season and emphasizing the importance of team context in their success.
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40% Bias Score
Federal Funding Freeze Cripples US Health Clinics and Nonprofits
A temporary federal funding freeze, triggered by a presidential memo, has disrupted numerous health clinics and nonprofits nationwide, impacting rural and low-income communities; several clinics closed, and many others face severe financial strain, potentially impacting millions of Americans.
Federal Funding Freeze Cripples US Health Clinics and Nonprofits
A temporary federal funding freeze, triggered by a presidential memo, has disrupted numerous health clinics and nonprofits nationwide, impacting rural and low-income communities; several clinics closed, and many others face severe financial strain, potentially impacting millions of Americans.
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28% Bias Score
Bondi Cuts Funding for Sanctuary Cities, Mayors to Testify in March
Attorney General Pam Bondi cut off federal funding for sanctuary cities on her first day, following an invitation from the House Oversight Committee for sanctuary city mayors to testify in March about their policies' impact on public safety and federal immigration enforcement.
Bondi Cuts Funding for Sanctuary Cities, Mayors to Testify in March
Attorney General Pam Bondi cut off federal funding for sanctuary cities on her first day, following an invitation from the House Oversight Committee for sanctuary city mayors to testify in March about their policies' impact on public safety and federal immigration enforcement.
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76% Bias Score
US Tariffs Spark Concerns for Japan's Economy
The US imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, causing concern in Japan due to its substantial supply chains in these regions; the Japanese government and businesses are closely monitoring the potential economic impact.
US Tariffs Spark Concerns for Japan's Economy
The US imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, causing concern in Japan due to its substantial supply chains in these regions; the Japanese government and businesses are closely monitoring the potential economic impact.
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48% Bias Score
China's Reusable Rocket Race: Multiple Launches Planned for 2024
Multiple Chinese companies, including Galactic Energy, LandSpace, and i-Space, are aggressively developing and testing reusable rockets, with numerous launches planned for 2024, driven by substantial demand from satellite internet constellations, aiming to drastically reduce space launch costs and i...
China's Reusable Rocket Race: Multiple Launches Planned for 2024
Multiple Chinese companies, including Galactic Energy, LandSpace, and i-Space, are aggressively developing and testing reusable rockets, with numerous launches planned for 2024, driven by substantial demand from satellite internet constellations, aiming to drastically reduce space launch costs and i...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Sanctions ICC Members Over Israel Investigation
President Trump issued sanctions against International Criminal Court (ICC) members Thursday evening, citing the ICC's alleged abuse of power with "baseless arrest warrants" targeting Israeli officials; the US will impose consequences on those responsible for ICC transgressions, including blocking a...
Trump Sanctions ICC Members Over Israel Investigation
President Trump issued sanctions against International Criminal Court (ICC) members Thursday evening, citing the ICC's alleged abuse of power with "baseless arrest warrants" targeting Israeli officials; the US will impose consequences on those responsible for ICC transgressions, including blocking a...
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60% Bias Score
Amazon to Invest \$100 Billion in AI in 2025
Amazon announced a plan to increase its 2025 capital expenditures to \$100 billion, exceeding 2024's \$83 billion, primarily for AI investments in its AWS division, following mixed fourth-quarter results and amid growing competition in the AI sector.
Amazon to Invest \$100 Billion in AI in 2025
Amazon announced a plan to increase its 2025 capital expenditures to \$100 billion, exceeding 2024's \$83 billion, primarily for AI investments in its AWS division, following mixed fourth-quarter results and amid growing competition in the AI sector.
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52% Bias Score