February 2025
March 2025
Trump's Aid Freeze Cripples Cambodia's Anti-Trafficking Efforts
President Trump's freeze on foreign aid has crippled Cambodia's fight against human trafficking, forcing the closure of a vital shelter and halting crucial prevention programs, leaving hundreds of victims vulnerable and potentially exposing them to re-trafficking, while simultaneously emboldening cr...
Trump's Aid Freeze Cripples Cambodia's Anti-Trafficking Efforts
President Trump's freeze on foreign aid has crippled Cambodia's fight against human trafficking, forcing the closure of a vital shelter and halting crucial prevention programs, leaving hundreds of victims vulnerable and potentially exposing them to re-trafficking, while simultaneously emboldening cr...
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs: Economic Harm Despite Claims of Benefit
Donald Trump's tariff policies, contrary to his claims, are widely considered by economists to harm the US economy, based on historical examples and the principles of free trade, while benefiting only a few African nations.
Trump's Tariffs: Economic Harm Despite Claims of Benefit
Donald Trump's tariff policies, contrary to his claims, are widely considered by economists to harm the US economy, based on historical examples and the principles of free trade, while benefiting only a few African nations.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Gaza Policy: Lack of Peace Guarantees
Since taking office, President Trump has expressed his desired outcomes for Gaza but offered no guarantees of lasting ceasefires, drawing praise from Benjamin Netanyahu who called him Israel's "greatest friend.
Trump's Gaza Policy: Lack of Peace Guarantees
Since taking office, President Trump has expressed his desired outcomes for Gaza but offered no guarantees of lasting ceasefires, drawing praise from Benjamin Netanyahu who called him Israel's "greatest friend.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Firings Challenge Supreme Court Precedent on Independent Agencies
President Trump's recent firings of officials from independent agencies, including the head of the Office of Special Counsel, challenge the 1935 Humphrey's Executor v. US Supreme Court precedent protecting certain officials from removal without cause, potentially granting presidents extensive contro...
Trump's Firings Challenge Supreme Court Precedent on Independent Agencies
President Trump's recent firings of officials from independent agencies, including the head of the Office of Special Counsel, challenge the 1935 Humphrey's Executor v. US Supreme Court precedent protecting certain officials from removal without cause, potentially granting presidents extensive contro...
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44% Bias Score
130 Arrested in Major Blow to Sicilian Mafia
On Tuesday, Italian police arrested 130 people in Palermo for various crimes, including drug trafficking and extortion, demonstrating the continued power of the Sicilian Mafia, Cosa Nostra, despite past setbacks and the rise of the Calabrian 'Ndrangheta.
130 Arrested in Major Blow to Sicilian Mafia
On Tuesday, Italian police arrested 130 people in Palermo for various crimes, including drug trafficking and extortion, demonstrating the continued power of the Sicilian Mafia, Cosa Nostra, despite past setbacks and the rise of the Calabrian 'Ndrangheta.
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36% Bias Score
CATL Seeks \$5 Billion in Hong Kong Listing Amid Geopolitical Headwinds
China's Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) seeks to raise at least \$5 billion in a Hong Kong secondary listing to fund global expansion, particularly in Europe, despite facing geopolitical challenges including US tariffs and a Pentagon blacklist.
CATL Seeks \$5 Billion in Hong Kong Listing Amid Geopolitical Headwinds
China's Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) seeks to raise at least \$5 billion in a Hong Kong secondary listing to fund global expansion, particularly in Europe, despite facing geopolitical challenges including US tariffs and a Pentagon blacklist.
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32% Bias Score
Sedition Charges Filed Against Philippine Vice President Duterte
Philippine investigators filed sedition and grave threats charges against Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday for threatening to have President Marcos assassinated, following her impeachment last week by the House of Representatives on charges including corruption and misuse of funds.
Sedition Charges Filed Against Philippine Vice President Duterte
Philippine investigators filed sedition and grave threats charges against Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday for threatening to have President Marcos assassinated, following her impeachment last week by the House of Representatives on charges including corruption and misuse of funds.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Congestion Pricing in NYC Shows Early Success Despite Trump's Opposition
New York City's congestion pricing program, launched January 5th, 2025, charges drivers \$9 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, resulting in faster commutes for some, increased pedestrian traffic, and a 7.5% reduction in vehicles entering the zone, despite President Trump's threat to end it.
Congestion Pricing in NYC Shows Early Success Despite Trump's Opposition
New York City's congestion pricing program, launched January 5th, 2025, charges drivers \$9 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, resulting in faster commutes for some, increased pedestrian traffic, and a 7.5% reduction in vehicles entering the zone, despite President Trump's threat to end it.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Trump's Immigration Raids Terrorize African Communities in US
Increased immigration raids under the Trump administration are causing fear and hardship among African immigrant communities in the US, leading many to live in fear of deportation and severely limiting their daily lives; this is significantly impacting families and communities and causing widespread...
Trump's Immigration Raids Terrorize African Communities in US
Increased immigration raids under the Trump administration are causing fear and hardship among African immigrant communities in the US, leading many to live in fear of deportation and severely limiting their daily lives; this is significantly impacting families and communities and causing widespread...
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48% Bias Score
Vietnamese Journalist Huy Duc Indicted for Facebook Posts
On February 12, 2025, Vietnam's Supreme People's Procuracy indicted journalist Truong Huy San ("Huy Duc") for "abusing democratic freedoms" via 13 Facebook posts (2015-2024) criticizing the government; the case was transferred to Hanoi's People's Court, following a similar case against lawyer Tran D...
Vietnamese Journalist Huy Duc Indicted for Facebook Posts
On February 12, 2025, Vietnam's Supreme People's Procuracy indicted journalist Truong Huy San ("Huy Duc") for "abusing democratic freedoms" via 13 Facebook posts (2015-2024) criticizing the government; the case was transferred to Hanoi's People's Court, following a similar case against lawyer Tran D...
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60% Bias Score
Main Suspect Confesses in Murder of 11-Year-Old Girl in France
On February 12th, the main suspect in the murder of 11-year-old Louise, who disappeared Friday near her Essonne middle school, confessed; his DNA was found on the victim. Three others were arrested for failing to report the crime.
Main Suspect Confesses in Murder of 11-Year-Old Girl in France
On February 12th, the main suspect in the murder of 11-year-old Louise, who disappeared Friday near her Essonne middle school, confessed; his DNA was found on the victim. Three others were arrested for failing to report the crime.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Modi Seeks to Navigate Trade Tensions During Washington Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington aims to strengthen ties with President Trump despite trade tensions and concerns over tariffs; India has already made concessions, lowering tariffs on some U.S. products and facilitating the return of migrants, while also seeking to increase defense...
Modi Seeks to Navigate Trade Tensions During Washington Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington aims to strengthen ties with President Trump despite trade tensions and concerns over tariffs; India has already made concessions, lowering tariffs on some U.S. products and facilitating the return of migrants, while also seeking to increase defense...
Progress
44% Bias Score