February 2025
March 2025
BJP Regains Delhi Legislative Majority
In Delhi's 2025 Legislative Assembly elections, the BJP won over 40 of 70 seats, regaining majority control for the first time since 1998, defeating the incumbent AAP, which had governed since 2015, due to factors including infrastructure concerns, corruption allegations, and the BJP's competing wel...
BJP Regains Delhi Legislative Majority
In Delhi's 2025 Legislative Assembly elections, the BJP won over 40 of 70 seats, regaining majority control for the first time since 1998, defeating the incumbent AAP, which had governed since 2015, due to factors including infrastructure concerns, corruption allegations, and the BJP's competing wel...
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40% Bias Score
Kosovo Elections: Nationalist Symbols Undermine EU-Mediated Dialogue
Kosovo's February 9th elections reveal a strong nationalist sentiment, with the ruling party prioritizing Albanian identity over Kosovar national identity, potentially jeopardizing the EU-mediated dialogue with Serbia and regional stability.
Kosovo Elections: Nationalist Symbols Undermine EU-Mediated Dialogue
Kosovo's February 9th elections reveal a strong nationalist sentiment, with the ruling party prioritizing Albanian identity over Kosovar national identity, potentially jeopardizing the EU-mediated dialogue with Serbia and regional stability.
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40% Bias Score
Soaring Gold Prices Amidst US-China Trade War Fears
Driven by fears of a US-China trade war and potential US tariffs on raw materials, gold prices have soared to near $2,900 per ounce, causing a massive shift in global gold reserves, with the New York COMEX holding approximately 1,000 tons—its highest level since summer 2022.
Soaring Gold Prices Amidst US-China Trade War Fears
Driven by fears of a US-China trade war and potential US tariffs on raw materials, gold prices have soared to near $2,900 per ounce, causing a massive shift in global gold reserves, with the New York COMEX holding approximately 1,000 tons—its highest level since summer 2022.
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40% Bias Score
US Government Intensifies Crackdown on Gig Economy
The US government, through the IRS and Department of Labor, is increasing scrutiny of the gig economy, impacting 64 million freelancers who contribute nearly $1.3 trillion annually to the US economy, due to concerns about tax compliance and worker classification.
US Government Intensifies Crackdown on Gig Economy
The US government, through the IRS and Department of Labor, is increasing scrutiny of the gig economy, impacting 64 million freelancers who contribute nearly $1.3 trillion annually to the US economy, due to concerns about tax compliance and worker classification.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Fires EEOC Commissioner, Crippling Agency's Function
Seven days after his inauguration, President Trump fired EEOC commissioner Jocelyn Samuels for supporting DEI initiatives and refusing to "defend women against extreme gender ideology," leaving the commission without a quorum and potentially undermining its ability to protect transgender workers and...
Trump Fires EEOC Commissioner, Crippling Agency's Function
Seven days after his inauguration, President Trump fired EEOC commissioner Jocelyn Samuels for supporting DEI initiatives and refusing to "defend women against extreme gender ideology," leaving the commission without a quorum and potentially undermining its ability to protect transgender workers and...
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60% Bias Score
Nottingham Attack Families Demand Inquiry After Report Reveals Treatment Failures
The families of the three victims killed in the Nottingham attacks will meet the Prime Minister next week to demand a judge-led statutory inquiry following a report that revealed the perpetrator, Valdo Calocane, was not forced to take antipsychotic medication because he disliked needles; the familie...
Nottingham Attack Families Demand Inquiry After Report Reveals Treatment Failures
The families of the three victims killed in the Nottingham attacks will meet the Prime Minister next week to demand a judge-led statutory inquiry following a report that revealed the perpetrator, Valdo Calocane, was not forced to take antipsychotic medication because he disliked needles; the familie...
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40% Bias Score
Kazakhstan strengthens laws against bride kidnapping
Kazakhstan's parliament is amending laws to criminalize bride kidnapping, with penalties up to 10 years imprisonment depending on the severity and victim's age; this follows decades of activism and a presidential intervention to address the widespread practice.
Kazakhstan strengthens laws against bride kidnapping
Kazakhstan's parliament is amending laws to criminalize bride kidnapping, with penalties up to 10 years imprisonment depending on the severity and victim's age; this follows decades of activism and a presidential intervention to address the widespread practice.
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40% Bias Score
Baltic States Disconnect from Russian Power Grid
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania completed their disconnection from Russia's electricity grid on Saturday, integrating into the European system; a move described as a victory for democracy and energy independence, prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Baltic States Disconnect from Russian Power Grid
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania completed their disconnection from Russia's electricity grid on Saturday, integrating into the European system; a move described as a victory for democracy and energy independence, prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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48% Bias Score
Kosovo Elections: National Identity and Regional Stability at Stake
Kosovo's February 9, 2025, parliamentary elections will significantly impact Balkan and international relations, revealing the influence of national identities (Albanian, KLA, and Serbian) on the country's statehood project and the success of EU-mediated dialogue with Serbia.
Kosovo Elections: National Identity and Regional Stability at Stake
Kosovo's February 9, 2025, parliamentary elections will significantly impact Balkan and international relations, revealing the influence of national identities (Albanian, KLA, and Serbian) on the country's statehood project and the success of EU-mediated dialogue with Serbia.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Former 'Cop Killer' Jailed for 14 Years in Drug Trafficking Case
Timmy Donovan, previously convicted for the manslaughter of a police officer, was sentenced to 14 years and six months for drug trafficking and money laundering after his involvement with the Huyton Firm drug gang was exposed through the EncroChat network.
Former 'Cop Killer' Jailed for 14 Years in Drug Trafficking Case
Timmy Donovan, previously convicted for the manslaughter of a police officer, was sentenced to 14 years and six months for drug trafficking and money laundering after his involvement with the Huyton Firm drug gang was exposed through the EncroChat network.
Progress
56% Bias Score
NYC Subway Murders Double, Congestion Pricing Exacerbates Safety Crisis
NYC subway murders doubled in 2024 to 10, prompting fear among 3.6 million daily riders; congestion pricing increased ridership by 13 percent in early 2025, worsening safety concerns; despite crime decreases, high-profile incidents fuel negative perception.
NYC Subway Murders Double, Congestion Pricing Exacerbates Safety Crisis
NYC subway murders doubled in 2024 to 10, prompting fear among 3.6 million daily riders; congestion pricing increased ridership by 13 percent in early 2025, worsening safety concerns; despite crime decreases, high-profile incidents fuel negative perception.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Lake Van's Shrinking Water Levels Expose Giant Microbialites
Due to a 4-5 year long receding water level in Lake Van, Turkey, caused by climate change and drought, the world's largest microbialites are now exposed along the shoreline of Altınsaç, Gevaş, attracting tourists.
Lake Van's Shrinking Water Levels Expose Giant Microbialites
Due to a 4-5 year long receding water level in Lake Van, Turkey, caused by climate change and drought, the world's largest microbialites are now exposed along the shoreline of Altınsaç, Gevaş, attracting tourists.
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36% Bias Score