February 2025
March 2025
Unprecedented Murre Die-off in Alaska Highlights Climate Change Impact
A 2014 Pacific Ocean heatwave, dubbed 'The Blob', caused the deaths of approximately 4 million common murres in Alaska, marking the largest single-species wildlife die-off ever recorded and highlighting the devastating effects of climate change on marine ecosystems.
Unprecedented Murre Die-off in Alaska Highlights Climate Change Impact
A 2014 Pacific Ocean heatwave, dubbed 'The Blob', caused the deaths of approximately 4 million common murres in Alaska, marking the largest single-species wildlife die-off ever recorded and highlighting the devastating effects of climate change on marine ecosystems.
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40% Bias Score
US Hints at Military Intervention, Increased Sanctions in Ukraine Conflict
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance suggested potential military intervention and increased sanctions against Russia regarding the Ukraine conflict, following President Trump's phone call with Putin which discussed a ceasefire and raised concerns among European officials about Ukraine's position in the p...
US Hints at Military Intervention, Increased Sanctions in Ukraine Conflict
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance suggested potential military intervention and increased sanctions against Russia regarding the Ukraine conflict, following President Trump's phone call with Putin which discussed a ceasefire and raised concerns among European officials about Ukraine's position in the p...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Ukraine Decision Shakes NATO Unity
The Munich Security Conference will address the unexpected shift in US policy towards Ukraine, including the termination of its NATO membership prospects and the alteration of US security guarantees for Europe, triggering considerable unease among European allies.
Trump's Ukraine Decision Shakes NATO Unity
The Munich Security Conference will address the unexpected shift in US policy towards Ukraine, including the termination of its NATO membership prospects and the alteration of US security guarantees for Europe, triggering considerable unease among European allies.
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48% Bias Score
US Judge Unfreezes USAID Funds, but Dismantlement Plan Remains
A Washington judge unfroze USAID's accounts, temporarily blocking the Trump administration's plan to dismantle the agency, but upheld the eventual dismantling. The February 3rd freeze disrupted foreign aid programs and thousands of contracts. The judge stated that the government failed to justify th...
US Judge Unfreezes USAID Funds, but Dismantlement Plan Remains
A Washington judge unfroze USAID's accounts, temporarily blocking the Trump administration's plan to dismantle the agency, but upheld the eventual dismantling. The February 3rd freeze disrupted foreign aid programs and thousands of contracts. The judge stated that the government failed to justify th...
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52% Bias Score
Munich Security Conference: Peace Talks for Ukraine Dominate Amidst Discord
Global leaders gather at the Munich Security Conference amid a nearly three-year-long Ukraine war, with proposed peace talks between the US, Russia, and Ukraine dominating discussions, although Russia denies attendance; US Vice President Jay Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will mee...
Munich Security Conference: Peace Talks for Ukraine Dominate Amidst Discord
Global leaders gather at the Munich Security Conference amid a nearly three-year-long Ukraine war, with proposed peace talks between the US, Russia, and Ukraine dominating discussions, although Russia denies attendance; US Vice President Jay Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will mee...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Hostages' Release Divides Israelis on Hamas Response
The release of three Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas for 491 days has sparked a national debate in Israel, dividing public opinion between prioritizing the rescue of remaining hostages and taking stronger action against Hamas, reflecting deeper ideological conflicts.
Hostages' Release Divides Israelis on Hamas Response
The release of three Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas for 491 days has sparked a national debate in Israel, dividing public opinion between prioritizing the rescue of remaining hostages and taking stronger action against Hamas, reflecting deeper ideological conflicts.
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64% Bias Score
USAID Funding Freeze Cripples African Health Programs
The indefinite suspension of USAID funding since March has severely hampered health programs in Africa, particularly HIV/AIDS and Ebola response efforts, threatening irreversible damage due to staff dismissals and lack of timely intervention.
USAID Funding Freeze Cripples African Health Programs
The indefinite suspension of USAID funding since March has severely hampered health programs in Africa, particularly HIV/AIDS and Ebola response efforts, threatening irreversible damage due to staff dismissals and lack of timely intervention.
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52% Bias Score
14 States Sue Elon Musk Over DOGE's Unconstitutional Actions
Fourteen states filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Thursday in Washington, D.C., challenging his authority to place hundreds of federal employees on leave and access sensitive federal payment systems, arguing that his actions are unconstitutional ...
14 States Sue Elon Musk Over DOGE's Unconstitutional Actions
Fourteen states filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Thursday in Washington, D.C., challenging his authority to place hundreds of federal employees on leave and access sensitive federal payment systems, arguing that his actions are unconstitutional ...
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60% Bias Score
Released Israeli Soldiers Demand Accountability Amidst Ongoing Hostage Crisis
Five Israeli female IDF soldiers, kidnapped from the Nahal Oz base, were released after 477 days of Hamas captivity; their families, while relieved, are demanding answers and a faster resolution for remaining hostages.
Released Israeli Soldiers Demand Accountability Amidst Ongoing Hostage Crisis
Five Israeli female IDF soldiers, kidnapped from the Nahal Oz base, were released after 477 days of Hamas captivity; their families, while relieved, are demanding answers and a faster resolution for remaining hostages.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Putin-Trump Call Signals Shift in Ukraine Conflict, Global Power Dynamics
A three-hour phone call between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump on Wednesday revealed Putin's view that Russia and the US must discuss Ukraine's future and other global issues; this follows the US stating it won't support Ukraine's NATO bid and resulted in a 5% surge in the Russian stock market.
Putin-Trump Call Signals Shift in Ukraine Conflict, Global Power Dynamics
A three-hour phone call between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump on Wednesday revealed Putin's view that Russia and the US must discuss Ukraine's future and other global issues; this follows the US stating it won't support Ukraine's NATO bid and resulted in a 5% surge in the Russian stock market.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Jewish Leaders Condemn Trump's Gaza Takeover Plan
More than 350 Jewish figures published a New York Times ad condemning Donald Trump's plan to seize Gaza, forcing the displacement of 2 million Palestinians, and comparing it to ethnic cleansing, drawing sharp international criticism.
Jewish Leaders Condemn Trump's Gaza Takeover Plan
More than 350 Jewish figures published a New York Times ad condemning Donald Trump's plan to seize Gaza, forcing the displacement of 2 million Palestinians, and comparing it to ethnic cleansing, drawing sharp international criticism.
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60% Bias Score
Russian Drone Strike Damages Chernobyl Radiation Shield
A Russian drone strike damaged a radiation shield at Chernobyl's fourth reactor, causing a fire but no immediate radiation increase, prompting accusations from Ukraine and denials from Russia.
Russian Drone Strike Damages Chernobyl Radiation Shield
A Russian drone strike damaged a radiation shield at Chernobyl's fourth reactor, causing a fire but no immediate radiation increase, prompting accusations from Ukraine and denials from Russia.
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48% Bias Score