February 2025
March 2025
Munich Car Attack: Afghan Asylum Seeker Confesses, Fueling Germany's Security Debate
A 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker, Farhad N., drove his car into a crowd of demonstrators in Munich on Thursday, injuring several. He confessed, citing Islamist motives, though police found no network links. The incident follows similar attacks in Germany, fueling public safety concerns and reignit...
Munich Car Attack: Afghan Asylum Seeker Confesses, Fueling Germany's Security Debate
A 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker, Farhad N., drove his car into a crowd of demonstrators in Munich on Thursday, injuring several. He confessed, citing Islamist motives, though police found no network links. The incident follows similar attacks in Germany, fueling public safety concerns and reignit...
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52% Bias Score
Von der Leyen and Vance Offer Contrasting Views on Europe's Future
On Friday, Ursula von der Leyen and JD Vance offered contrasting views on Europe's future, with von der Leyen emphasizing shared security threats and Vance criticizing Europe's democratic backsliding, citing specific instances of free speech restrictions and election annulments in several European c...
Von der Leyen and Vance Offer Contrasting Views on Europe's Future
On Friday, Ursula von der Leyen and JD Vance offered contrasting views on Europe's future, with von der Leyen emphasizing shared security threats and Vance criticizing Europe's democratic backsliding, citing specific instances of free speech restrictions and election annulments in several European c...
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32% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs: A Gift to Russia and China?
Trump's imposition of tariffs on key allies, including threats towards Canada and Greenland, is seen by US-Russia policy experts as creating instability benefiting Russia and China, potentially impacting global leadership and resource negotiations.
Trump's Tariffs: A Gift to Russia and China?
Trump's imposition of tariffs on key allies, including threats towards Canada and Greenland, is seen by US-Russia policy experts as creating instability benefiting Russia and China, potentially impacting global leadership and resource negotiations.
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56% Bias Score
AI in Recruitment: Skepticism High, Except in Specific Sectors
Adecco's survey of 30,000 workers across 23 countries shows that while many believe AI can aid job searching, only 3 sectors (aerospace, mobility, and e-commerce) favor AI-driven candidate assessment. Major concerns include AI's inability to understand non-verbal cues and potential biases.
AI in Recruitment: Skepticism High, Except in Specific Sectors
Adecco's survey of 30,000 workers across 23 countries shows that while many believe AI can aid job searching, only 3 sectors (aerospace, mobility, and e-commerce) favor AI-driven candidate assessment. Major concerns include AI's inability to understand non-verbal cues and potential biases.
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48% Bias Score
Vance Meets AfD Leader Amidst Transatlantic Debate on Far-Right Politics
US Vice President J.D. Vance met with AfD leader Alice Weidel in Munich following his criticism of European allies' exclusion of the AfD from the Munich Security Conference, sparking debate over handling far-right parties and their role in democratic processes and foreign policy.
Vance Meets AfD Leader Amidst Transatlantic Debate on Far-Right Politics
US Vice President J.D. Vance met with AfD leader Alice Weidel in Munich following his criticism of European allies' exclusion of the AfD from the Munich Security Conference, sparking debate over handling far-right parties and their role in democratic processes and foreign policy.
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48% Bias Score
Alabama Expedites Medicaid for Pregnant Women to Combat High Mortality Rates
Alabama passed a bill to expedite Medicaid coverage for pregnant women for up to 60 days while applications are processed, aiming to reduce the state's high maternal and infant mortality rates, which are nearly double the national average.
Alabama Expedites Medicaid for Pregnant Women to Combat High Mortality Rates
Alabama passed a bill to expedite Medicaid coverage for pregnant women for up to 60 days while applications are processed, aiming to reduce the state's high maternal and infant mortality rates, which are nearly double the national average.
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20% Bias Score
Mass Resignations Rock Justice Department Over Adams Corruption Case
Seven Justice Department officials resigned in protest against an order to drop corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, citing concerns of political interference and violation of legal and ethical standards; prosecutor Hagan Scotten called those who would follow the order "fools" or "coward...
Mass Resignations Rock Justice Department Over Adams Corruption Case
Seven Justice Department officials resigned in protest against an order to drop corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, citing concerns of political interference and violation of legal and ethical standards; prosecutor Hagan Scotten called those who would follow the order "fools" or "coward...
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64% Bias Score
Bayrou to Meet with Notre-Dame-de-Bétharram Abuse Victims Amidst Investigation
French Prime Minister François Bayrou will meet with representatives of victims of alleged sexual abuse at the Notre-Dame-de-Bétharram school in Pau on November 15th at 11:45 AM, amid a year-long investigation into over 100 complaints and a pending no-confidence vote.
Bayrou to Meet with Notre-Dame-de-Bétharram Abuse Victims Amidst Investigation
French Prime Minister François Bayrou will meet with representatives of victims of alleged sexual abuse at the Notre-Dame-de-Bétharram school in Pau on November 15th at 11:45 AM, amid a year-long investigation into over 100 complaints and a pending no-confidence vote.
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60% Bias Score
AI in Recruitment: Widespread Distrust Despite Potential Benefits
Adecco's survey of 30,000 workers across 23 countries shows that while 64% believe AI can help with job searching, only 24% trust AI-driven recruitment due to concerns about bias, inability to assess non-verbal cues, and the potential for overlooking unconventional skills and experiences.
AI in Recruitment: Widespread Distrust Despite Potential Benefits
Adecco's survey of 30,000 workers across 23 countries shows that while 64% believe AI can help with job searching, only 24% trust AI-driven recruitment due to concerns about bias, inability to assess non-verbal cues, and the potential for overlooking unconventional skills and experiences.
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60% Bias Score
Pope Francis Hospitalized with Respiratory Infection
88-year-old Pope Francis was hospitalized in Rome's Gemelli hospital on Friday due to a respiratory infection, causing him to cancel all appointments until at least Monday; this follows weeks of health struggles including voice loss and respiratory problems.
Pope Francis Hospitalized with Respiratory Infection
88-year-old Pope Francis was hospitalized in Rome's Gemelli hospital on Friday due to a respiratory infection, causing him to cancel all appointments until at least Monday; this follows weeks of health struggles including voice loss and respiratory problems.
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36% Bias Score
Rejected Asylum Seeker's Attack Reignites Germany's Immigration Debate
On February 13th, 2025, Farhad N., a 24-year-old Afghan man with a rejected asylum application, drove into a demonstration in Munich, injuring 39 people; his actions, attributed to Islamist extremism, have reignited Germany's immigration debate.
Rejected Asylum Seeker's Attack Reignites Germany's Immigration Debate
On February 13th, 2025, Farhad N., a 24-year-old Afghan man with a rejected asylum application, drove into a demonstration in Munich, injuring 39 people; his actions, attributed to Islamist extremism, have reignited Germany's immigration debate.
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52% Bias Score
Asymptomatic Bird Flu Cases in US Veterinarians Highlight Undetected Outbreak Spread
A study revealed three asymptomatic US cow veterinarians with bird flu antibodies, highlighting the undetected spread of H5N1 in dairy cattle (968 herds affected since March 2024) and 68 human cases (one death) in the US. The findings suggest that current monitoring may underestimate infection rates...
Asymptomatic Bird Flu Cases in US Veterinarians Highlight Undetected Outbreak Spread
A study revealed three asymptomatic US cow veterinarians with bird flu antibodies, highlighting the undetected spread of H5N1 in dairy cattle (968 herds affected since March 2024) and 68 human cases (one death) in the US. The findings suggest that current monitoring may underestimate infection rates...
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36% Bias Score