February 2025
March 2025
Trump Halts $3.3 Billion in EV Charger Funding
The Trump administration ordered a halt to $3.3 billion in federal funding for EV charging infrastructure, reversing Biden-era policy, and potentially slowing the transition to electric vehicles despite industry claims of continued growth driven by consumer demand.
Trump Halts $3.3 Billion in EV Charger Funding
The Trump administration ordered a halt to $3.3 billion in federal funding for EV charging infrastructure, reversing Biden-era policy, and potentially slowing the transition to electric vehicles despite industry claims of continued growth driven by consumer demand.
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40% Bias Score
US Bypasses Congress in \$7 Billion Arms Sale to Israel
The US State Department announced a \$7 billion arms sale to Israel, bypassing congressional review, prompting criticism from Rep. Gregory Meeks who stated that the administration failed to provide sufficient justification. The sale includes thousands of Hellfire missiles and bombs.
US Bypasses Congress in \$7 Billion Arms Sale to Israel
The US State Department announced a \$7 billion arms sale to Israel, bypassing congressional review, prompting criticism from Rep. Gregory Meeks who stated that the administration failed to provide sufficient justification. The sale includes thousands of Hellfire missiles and bombs.
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48% Bias Score
Tajikistan Sentences Two Journalists to Long Prison Terms
Tajikistan's crackdown on independent media continues with the sentencing of freelance journalist Rukhshona Hakimova to eight years for treason for her reporting on China's influence and Ahmad Ibrahim to ten years for alleged corruption; both trials lacked due process and were held in secret.
Tajikistan Sentences Two Journalists to Long Prison Terms
Tajikistan's crackdown on independent media continues with the sentencing of freelance journalist Rukhshona Hakimova to eight years for treason for her reporting on China's influence and Ahmad Ibrahim to ten years for alleged corruption; both trials lacked due process and were held in secret.
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60% Bias Score
Ishiba-Trump Meeting: Cooperation Amidst Trade Tensions
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and US President Donald Trump met on Friday, agreeing to cooperate against China, resolving a US Steel deal, and discussing Japan's trade deficit with the US; however, Trump warned about potential tariffs.
Ishiba-Trump Meeting: Cooperation Amidst Trade Tensions
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and US President Donald Trump met on Friday, agreeing to cooperate against China, resolving a US Steel deal, and discussing Japan's trade deficit with the US; however, Trump warned about potential tariffs.
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52% Bias Score
Rooftop Solar Power Boosts Rural Income in Shanxi Village
The State Grid Power Supply Company installed solar panels on every home in Zhangheshang village, Qin County, Shanxi Province, during the Spring Festival, providing villagers with free green electricity and an average annual income increase of 7,000 yuan per household, showcasing a successful model ...
Rooftop Solar Power Boosts Rural Income in Shanxi Village
The State Grid Power Supply Company installed solar panels on every home in Zhangheshang village, Qin County, Shanxi Province, during the Spring Festival, providing villagers with free green electricity and an average annual income increase of 7,000 yuan per household, showcasing a successful model ...
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44% Bias Score
Rostov Drone Attack Causes Building Damage, Evacuations
On February 8th, 2025, drone attacks in Rostov-on-Don and the Chertkovsky district damaged 14 apartment buildings, an enterprise's administrative buildings, and several cars; 68 people were evacuated from one building and six from the enterprise, with no reported casualties. Emergency services respo...
Rostov Drone Attack Causes Building Damage, Evacuations
On February 8th, 2025, drone attacks in Rostov-on-Don and the Chertkovsky district damaged 14 apartment buildings, an enterprise's administrative buildings, and several cars; 68 people were evacuated from one building and six from the enterprise, with no reported casualties. Emergency services respo...
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20% Bias Score
Kurdish Commander Meets with Syrian Government Amidst Regional Tensions
Mazlum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), met with Syrian government leader Ahmad Shreah to discuss Kurdish autonomy in a decentralized Syria, amid ongoing tensions with Turkey and fluctuating international support, including from the US and Israel.
Kurdish Commander Meets with Syrian Government Amidst Regional Tensions
Mazlum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), met with Syrian government leader Ahmad Shreah to discuss Kurdish autonomy in a decentralized Syria, amid ongoing tensions with Turkey and fluctuating international support, including from the US and Israel.
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40% Bias Score
Sanctuary Cities Sue Trump Over Immigration Crackdown
On Friday, a coalition of U.S. cities and counties, including San Francisco and Santa Clara County, sued President Trump, challenging his executive order that threatens to defund and prosecute sanctuary jurisdictions refusing to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
Sanctuary Cities Sue Trump Over Immigration Crackdown
On Friday, a coalition of U.S. cities and counties, including San Francisco and Santa Clara County, sued President Trump, challenging his executive order that threatens to defund and prosecute sanctuary jurisdictions refusing to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
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44% Bias Score
Baltic States Sever Ties with Russian Power Grid
Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia fully disconnected from Russia's energy grid on February 8th, 2024, 10 months ahead of schedule, a symbolic move signifying enhanced energy independence and closer EU integration, despite a recent attack on an undersea cable.
Baltic States Sever Ties with Russian Power Grid
Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia fully disconnected from Russia's energy grid on February 8th, 2024, 10 months ahead of schedule, a symbolic move signifying enhanced energy independence and closer EU integration, despite a recent attack on an undersea cable.
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60% Bias Score
Turkey's AKP Party Anticipates Major Cabinet Reshuffle Before Congress
Ahead of Turkey's AKP party congress on February 23rd, significant changes are anticipated within the party's administration and cabinet, with up to 7 ministers and 64 deputy ministers potentially replaced, according to TGRT Haber Ankara Representative Fatih Atik and former AKP MP Şamil Tayyar; howe...
Turkey's AKP Party Anticipates Major Cabinet Reshuffle Before Congress
Ahead of Turkey's AKP party congress on February 23rd, significant changes are anticipated within the party's administration and cabinet, with up to 7 ministers and 64 deputy ministers potentially replaced, according to TGRT Haber Ankara Representative Fatih Atik and former AKP MP Şamil Tayyar; howe...
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40% Bias Score
Microplastics Found in Human Brains: Correlation with Dementia
A study analyzing human tissue samples (2016-2024) found increased microplastic levels in the liver and brain, with a correlation between high brain microplastic levels and dementia in 12 out of 40 individuals; however, causality remains undetermined.
Microplastics Found in Human Brains: Correlation with Dementia
A study analyzing human tissue samples (2016-2024) found increased microplastic levels in the liver and brain, with a correlation between high brain microplastic levels and dementia in 12 out of 40 individuals; however, causality remains undetermined.
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44% Bias Score
China Condemns Rubio's Remarks on Latin America Engagement
China strongly condemned US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's remarks on China's activities in Latin America during his recent tour of the region, lodging formal protests and accusing the US of interference and undermining China's interests.
China Condemns Rubio's Remarks on Latin America Engagement
China strongly condemned US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's remarks on China's activities in Latin America during his recent tour of the region, lodging formal protests and accusing the US of interference and undermining China's interests.
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52% Bias Score