February 2025
March 2025
Israel Strikes Syria, Hamas Denies Presence
Following a major offensive by armed opposition groups in Syria that resulted in regime change, Israel launched an airstrike on Deir Ali, Syria targeting what it claimed was a Hamas weapons facility, but a source close to Hamas says the strike hit former Syrian army facilities, resulting in one fata...
Israel Strikes Syria, Hamas Denies Presence
Following a major offensive by armed opposition groups in Syria that resulted in regime change, Israel launched an airstrike on Deir Ali, Syria targeting what it claimed was a Hamas weapons facility, but a source close to Hamas says the strike hit former Syrian army facilities, resulting in one fata...
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44% Bias Score
Scholz Condemns Trump's Gaza Plan; Merz Stresses European Unity
In a German pre-election debate, Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned President Trump's plan to redevelop Gaza as a "scandal" and against international law, while challenger Friedrich Merz expressed concern but emphasized the need for European unity in responding to unpredictable U.S. policies.
Scholz Condemns Trump's Gaza Plan; Merz Stresses European Unity
In a German pre-election debate, Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned President Trump's plan to redevelop Gaza as a "scandal" and against international law, while challenger Friedrich Merz expressed concern but emphasized the need for European unity in responding to unpredictable U.S. policies.
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44% Bias Score
Eagles Defeat Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX, securing their second Super Bowl title and ending the Chiefs' bid for a three-peat; the Eagles' dominant defense, notably their six sacks of Patrick Mahomes, were key to their victory.
Eagles Defeat Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX, securing their second Super Bowl title and ending the Chiefs' bid for a three-peat; the Eagles' dominant defense, notably their six sacks of Patrick Mahomes, were key to their victory.
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56% Bias Score
U.S. Military Escalates Surveillance of Mexican Drug Cartels
The U.S. military conducted at least 18 spy plane missions over the Southwest U.S. and international airspace near Baja California from late January to early February, a dramatic increase from the usual one monthly mission, reflecting President Trump's order to secure the border and deter cartel dru...
U.S. Military Escalates Surveillance of Mexican Drug Cartels
The U.S. military conducted at least 18 spy plane missions over the Southwest U.S. and international airspace near Baja California from late January to early February, a dramatic increase from the usual one monthly mission, reflecting President Trump's order to secure the border and deter cartel dru...
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48% Bias Score
EU Plans Baltic Sea Crackdown on Russian Oil Tankers
European countries are negotiating large-scale operations to detain Russian oil tankers in the Baltic Sea, leveraging international law or national legislation to counter sanctions evasion; up to 17% of global oil tankers are part of Russia's shadow fleet, transporting roughly 80% of its crude oil, ...
EU Plans Baltic Sea Crackdown on Russian Oil Tankers
European countries are negotiating large-scale operations to detain Russian oil tankers in the Baltic Sea, leveraging international law or national legislation to counter sanctions evasion; up to 17% of global oil tankers are part of Russia's shadow fleet, transporting roughly 80% of its crude oil, ...
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40% Bias Score
EU and Russia Vie for Influence in Transnistria's Energy Crisis
In early February, the EU gave Transnistria €20 million in emergency gas aid (for 10 days), while offering €60 million more contingent on democratization. The separatist regime, using a scheme through Dubai and Hungary, received the initial aid, then accepted implied EU aid after initially claiming ...
EU and Russia Vie for Influence in Transnistria's Energy Crisis
In early February, the EU gave Transnistria €20 million in emergency gas aid (for 10 days), while offering €60 million more contingent on democratization. The separatist regime, using a scheme through Dubai and Hungary, received the initial aid, then accepted implied EU aid after initially claiming ...
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40% Bias Score
U.K. Government's Immigration Crackdown Leads to Thousands of Deportations
The British government launched a crackdown on illegal immigration, conducting over 5,000 business raids, making nearly 4,000 arrests, and deporting over 16,000 migrants since July, exceeding previous figures and aiming to curb the rise of the anti-immigrant Reform U.K. party.
U.K. Government's Immigration Crackdown Leads to Thousands of Deportations
The British government launched a crackdown on illegal immigration, conducting over 5,000 business raids, making nearly 4,000 arrests, and deporting over 16,000 migrants since July, exceeding previous figures and aiming to curb the rise of the anti-immigrant Reform U.K. party.
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44% Bias Score
Son-in-Law of Drug Lord Pleads Guilty to Border Used-Car Price-Fixing Scheme
Carlos Fabian Martinez, son-in-law of former Gulf Cartel leader Osiel Cardenas Guillen, pleaded guilty to an 11-year price-fixing scheme involving violence and extortion in the used-car market at the U.S.-Mexico border, impacting thousands of migrants, and faces 11 years in prison.
Son-in-Law of Drug Lord Pleads Guilty to Border Used-Car Price-Fixing Scheme
Carlos Fabian Martinez, son-in-law of former Gulf Cartel leader Osiel Cardenas Guillen, pleaded guilty to an 11-year price-fixing scheme involving violence and extortion in the used-car market at the U.S.-Mexico border, impacting thousands of migrants, and faces 11 years in prison.
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32% Bias Score
Trump's Actions Spark Controversy Across Multiple Sectors
President Trump's actions are generating significant news: his trade policies, a blocked deportation plan to Guantanamo Bay, and planned security clearance revocations are sparking controversy. The impacts involve American workers, legal challenges, and political ramifications.
Trump's Actions Spark Controversy Across Multiple Sectors
President Trump's actions are generating significant news: his trade policies, a blocked deportation plan to Guantanamo Bay, and planned security clearance revocations are sparking controversy. The impacts involve American workers, legal challenges, and political ramifications.
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60% Bias Score
Bird Flu Outbreak Causes Soaring Egg Prices in the US
The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus has killed over 40 million egg-laying hens in the US, causing a 14% price increase in eggs from November to December and a projected 20% increase this year, leading to nationwide shortages and impacting both farmers and consumers.
Bird Flu Outbreak Causes Soaring Egg Prices in the US
The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus has killed over 40 million egg-laying hens in the US, causing a 14% price increase in eggs from November to December and a projected 20% increase this year, leading to nationwide shortages and impacting both farmers and consumers.
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60% Bias Score
Germany's Refugee Mental Health Crisis
Germany's psychosocial centers are overwhelmed by the mental health needs of refugees, with long wait times and limited resources, exacerbated by a recent fatal stabbing allegedly committed by a refugee with mental health issues, sparking a political debate.
Germany's Refugee Mental Health Crisis
Germany's psychosocial centers are overwhelmed by the mental health needs of refugees, with long wait times and limited resources, exacerbated by a recent fatal stabbing allegedly committed by a refugee with mental health issues, sparking a political debate.
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44% Bias Score
UK Extends Drax Biomass Subsidies Amidst Environmental Concerns
The UK government extended subsidies for the Drax biomass power station until 2031, despite environmental concerns, halving previous payments and imposing stricter sustainability conditions. This decision follows other controversial choices, sparking criticism from environmental groups but defended ...
UK Extends Drax Biomass Subsidies Amidst Environmental Concerns
The UK government extended subsidies for the Drax biomass power station until 2031, despite environmental concerns, halving previous payments and imposing stricter sustainability conditions. This decision follows other controversial choices, sparking criticism from environmental groups but defended ...
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52% Bias Score