February 2025
March 2025
Trump Expands Musk's Authority to Cut US Federal Workforce Amidst Criticism
President Trump signed an executive order giving Elon Musk's Department of Governmental Efficiency more power to cut the federal workforce, a move opposed by Democrats who cite concerns about transparency and potential conflicts of interest, despite a CBS News poll showing majority American support.
Trump Expands Musk's Authority to Cut US Federal Workforce Amidst Criticism
President Trump signed an executive order giving Elon Musk's Department of Governmental Efficiency more power to cut the federal workforce, a move opposed by Democrats who cite concerns about transparency and potential conflicts of interest, despite a CBS News poll showing majority American support.
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64% Bias Score
South Carolina Supreme Court to Decide on Six-Week Abortion Ban
South Carolina's Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on a 2023 law banning abortions after six weeks, with Planned Parenthood challenging the definition of fetal cardiac activity, arguing it should be closer to nine or ten weeks based on when a heart actually forms; the court's decision will...
South Carolina Supreme Court to Decide on Six-Week Abortion Ban
South Carolina's Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on a 2023 law banning abortions after six weeks, with Planned Parenthood challenging the definition of fetal cardiac activity, arguing it should be closer to nine or ten weeks based on when a heart actually forms; the court's decision will...
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52% Bias Score
Majority of Europeans View US as "Necessary Partner," Not "Ally," ECFR Poll Finds
A new poll by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) reveals that a majority of Europeans (50%) view the US as a "necessary partner" rather than an "ally," highlighting the impact of trade friction and diverging opinions on Donald Trump. The survey, conducted across 14 countries with 18,50...
Majority of Europeans View US as "Necessary Partner," Not "Ally," ECFR Poll Finds
A new poll by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) reveals that a majority of Europeans (50%) view the US as a "necessary partner" rather than an "ally," highlighting the impact of trade friction and diverging opinions on Donald Trump. The survey, conducted across 14 countries with 18,50...
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44% Bias Score
Majority of Europeans View US as 'Necessary Partner,' Not 'Ally': ECFR Poll
An ECFR poll of 18,507 Europeans across 14 countries reveals that most view the US as a 'necessary partner' rather than an 'ally', reflecting friction with the Trump administration; opinions on Trump's impact on peace and the EU's future vary widely.
Majority of Europeans View US as 'Necessary Partner,' Not 'Ally': ECFR Poll
An ECFR poll of 18,507 Europeans across 14 countries reveals that most view the US as a 'necessary partner' rather than an 'ally', reflecting friction with the Trump administration; opinions on Trump's impact on peace and the EU's future vary widely.
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32% Bias Score
Musk's Commission to Tackle US Deficit Sparks Controversy
Elon Musk, alongside Donald Trump, presented his extra-governmental commission, "DOGE," designed to tackle the US's $2 trillion deficit, sparking legal challenges and criticism due to its unconventional methods and Musk's significant government contracts.
Musk's Commission to Tackle US Deficit Sparks Controversy
Elon Musk, alongside Donald Trump, presented his extra-governmental commission, "DOGE," designed to tackle the US's $2 trillion deficit, sparking legal challenges and criticism due to its unconventional methods and Musk's significant government contracts.
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64% Bias Score
US Funding Cuts Cripple Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine, Leaving EU Facing Funding Gap
US cuts to USAID funding have severely impacted international humanitarian aid, particularly in Ukraine, leaving a funding gap the EU cannot fully fill, prompting NGOs to urge the EU for emergency funding to support people with disabilities.
US Funding Cuts Cripple Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine, Leaving EU Facing Funding Gap
US cuts to USAID funding have severely impacted international humanitarian aid, particularly in Ukraine, leaving a funding gap the EU cannot fully fill, prompting NGOs to urge the EU for emergency funding to support people with disabilities.
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40% Bias Score
Paris AI Summit Reveals Geopolitical Divisions Over Regulation
A Paris summit on AI, attended by 60 countries, produced a declaration promoting open, inclusive, and ethical AI development, but the US and UK declined to sign, highlighting conflicting national interests and approaches to regulation.
Paris AI Summit Reveals Geopolitical Divisions Over Regulation
A Paris summit on AI, attended by 60 countries, produced a declaration promoting open, inclusive, and ethical AI development, but the US and UK declined to sign, highlighting conflicting national interests and approaches to regulation.
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52% Bias Score
US Airstrike Kills 14 Daesh Members in Puntland
A US-Somali airstrike on February 1st, 2025, killed approximately 14 Daesh members in Puntland's Cal Miskaad mountains, including a key financier, Ahmed Maeleninine, responsible for sending fighters to the US and Europe, following President Trump's authorization and in support of Puntland's ongoing ...
US Airstrike Kills 14 Daesh Members in Puntland
A US-Somali airstrike on February 1st, 2025, killed approximately 14 Daesh members in Puntland's Cal Miskaad mountains, including a key financier, Ahmed Maeleninine, responsible for sending fighters to the US and Europe, following President Trump's authorization and in support of Puntland's ongoing ...
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36% Bias Score
Europe Views U.S. as 'Necessary Partner,' Not 'Ally': ECFR Survey
A new ECFR survey shows most Europeans view the U.S. as a 'necessary partner' rather than an 'ally', with opinions on Trump's reelection impact on global peace varying widely across the EU; significant divisions also exist regarding the EU's power and future.
Europe Views U.S. as 'Necessary Partner,' Not 'Ally': ECFR Survey
A new ECFR survey shows most Europeans view the U.S. as a 'necessary partner' rather than an 'ally', with opinions on Trump's reelection impact on global peace varying widely across the EU; significant divisions also exist regarding the EU's power and future.
Progress
40% Bias Score
FGM in Europe: 600,000 Women Affected
An estimated 600,000 women and girls in Europe have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM), a practice continuing despite legal prohibitions and efforts to combat it; the issue requires addressing deeply rooted cultural beliefs and providing support for survivors.
FGM in Europe: 600,000 Women Affected
An estimated 600,000 women and girls in Europe have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM), a practice continuing despite legal prohibitions and efforts to combat it; the issue requires addressing deeply rooted cultural beliefs and providing support for survivors.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Soaring Deportations: A Dysfunctional System Fuels Political Debate
Germany's deportation numbers have surged to 18,384 in 2024, fueled by political pressure and a dysfunctional system facing obstacles like uncooperative countries of origin and a lack of detention centers, causing a 60% failure rate and impacting public trust in the rule of law.
Germany's Soaring Deportations: A Dysfunctional System Fuels Political Debate
Germany's deportation numbers have surged to 18,384 in 2024, fueled by political pressure and a dysfunctional system facing obstacles like uncooperative countries of origin and a lack of detention centers, causing a 60% failure rate and impacting public trust in the rule of law.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Claims $500 Billion Ukraine Rare Earth Mineral Deal
Former President Trump announced a potential $500 billion deal where Ukraine would supply the US with rare earth minerals in exchange for military aid, aiming to reduce US reliance on China and offset military spending, despite challenges posed by the ongoing war and logistical hurdles.
Trump Claims $500 Billion Ukraine Rare Earth Mineral Deal
Former President Trump announced a potential $500 billion deal where Ukraine would supply the US with rare earth minerals in exchange for military aid, aiming to reduce US reliance on China and offset military spending, despite challenges posed by the ongoing war and logistical hurdles.
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52% Bias Score