February 2025
March 2025
Nolan's "Odyssey" to Film in Greece
Christopher Nolan's "Odyssey" will film in Greece from March 10-25, utilizing locations in Pylos-Nestor, including the Methoni castle, Voidokilia beach, and Nestor's Cave; 300 extras were cast locally, with 150 needed for Messinia and 600 for Corinth.
Nolan's "Odyssey" to Film in Greece
Christopher Nolan's "Odyssey" will film in Greece from March 10-25, utilizing locations in Pylos-Nestor, including the Methoni castle, Voidokilia beach, and Nestor's Cave; 300 extras were cast locally, with 150 needed for Messinia and 600 for Corinth.
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24% Bias Score
Russia's United Russia Party Funds 14 Billion Ruble Military Aid Effort, Bolsters Domestic Drone Production
Russia's United Russia party has channeled 14 billion rubles into military aid for the special military operation zone since 2022, including thousands of foreign drones; a newly established drone center, comprising 250 companies, has delivered 55,000 drones and electronic warfare systems within a ye...
Russia's United Russia Party Funds 14 Billion Ruble Military Aid Effort, Bolsters Domestic Drone Production
Russia's United Russia party has channeled 14 billion rubles into military aid for the special military operation zone since 2022, including thousands of foreign drones; a newly established drone center, comprising 250 companies, has delivered 55,000 drones and electronic warfare systems within a ye...
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48% Bias Score
US Corruption Perception Index Hits Record Low
The United States hit a record low of 65 on Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index, ranking 28th globally and tied with the Bahamas, a drop attributed to perceived ethical challenges within the judiciary, impacting investor confidence and business stability.
US Corruption Perception Index Hits Record Low
The United States hit a record low of 65 on Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index, ranking 28th globally and tied with the Bahamas, a drop attributed to perceived ethical challenges within the judiciary, impacting investor confidence and business stability.
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40% Bias Score
China Prioritizes Domestic Development, Seeks Cooperation with West
On February 12, 2025, former Chinese Vice-Foreign Minister Fu Ying, speaking at the Paris AI Summit, outlined China's foreign policy priorities, emphasizing domestic development, cooperation over competition with the West, and neutrality regarding the Ukraine conflict.
China Prioritizes Domestic Development, Seeks Cooperation with West
On February 12, 2025, former Chinese Vice-Foreign Minister Fu Ying, speaking at the Paris AI Summit, outlined China's foreign policy priorities, emphasizing domestic development, cooperation over competition with the West, and neutrality regarding the Ukraine conflict.
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56% Bias Score
Cortex Cloud: Unified Platform Simplifies Cybersecurity Operations and Reduces Costs
Palo Alto Networks announced Cortex Cloud, a unified platform integrating cloud security and SOC capabilities to simplify security operations, reduce costs by up to 50%, and improve threat response by leveraging AI-driven prioritization and automation.
Cortex Cloud: Unified Platform Simplifies Cybersecurity Operations and Reduces Costs
Palo Alto Networks announced Cortex Cloud, a unified platform integrating cloud security and SOC capabilities to simplify security operations, reduce costs by up to 50%, and improve threat response by leveraging AI-driven prioritization and automation.
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48% Bias Score
Federal Judges Halt Trump's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
Two federal judges temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order halting federal funding for gender-affirming care for transgender youth under 19, following lawsuits by Democratic attorneys general and doctors in Washington state and Maryland. The order, which also directs the Department of ...
Federal Judges Halt Trump's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
Two federal judges temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order halting federal funding for gender-affirming care for transgender youth under 19, following lawsuits by Democratic attorneys general and doctors in Washington state and Maryland. The order, which also directs the Department of ...
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44% Bias Score
Rubiales Defense Challenges Prosecution's 'Mafia' Narrative in Coercion Trial
In the final session of Luis Rubiales' trial on Friday, the defense argued the prosecution "constructed a story" to portray the Spanish football federation as a "mafia organization" to bring coercion charges against Rubiales and three other RFEF employees, all denying the charges.
Rubiales Defense Challenges Prosecution's 'Mafia' Narrative in Coercion Trial
In the final session of Luis Rubiales' trial on Friday, the defense argued the prosecution "constructed a story" to portray the Spanish football federation as a "mafia organization" to bring coercion charges against Rubiales and three other RFEF employees, all denying the charges.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Russia Holds Key Interest Rate at 21% Amid High Inflation
The Central Bank of Russia held its key interest rate at 21% due to persistent high inflation (10% as of February 10th), aiming to balance high domestic demand with limited supply, projecting inflation at 7-8% in 2025 and 4% in 2026.
Russia Holds Key Interest Rate at 21% Amid High Inflation
The Central Bank of Russia held its key interest rate at 21% due to persistent high inflation (10% as of February 10th), aiming to balance high domestic demand with limited supply, projecting inflation at 7-8% in 2025 and 4% in 2026.
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44% Bias Score
Fed's Inflation Policy Failure: Market Signals Ignored, White House Showdown Looms
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's testimony reveals a broken central banking model, ignoring soaring commodity prices (over 20%) and gold ($3,000/oz) which signal a weakening dollar, despite stable inflation; a White House showdown looms.
Fed's Inflation Policy Failure: Market Signals Ignored, White House Showdown Looms
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's testimony reveals a broken central banking model, ignoring soaring commodity prices (over 20%) and gold ($3,000/oz) which signal a weakening dollar, despite stable inflation; a White House showdown looms.
Progress
68% Bias Score
US Imposes Sweeping Tariffs, Sparking Economic and Geopolitical Concerns
The US imposed a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports on February 10th, alongside a reciprocal tariff policy, aiming to counter China's rise and maintain control over Europe, despite warnings of significant economic consequences for American consumers and global trade.
US Imposes Sweeping Tariffs, Sparking Economic and Geopolitical Concerns
The US imposed a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports on February 10th, alongside a reciprocal tariff policy, aiming to counter China's rise and maintain control over Europe, despite warnings of significant economic consequences for American consumers and global trade.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Administration Orders Mass Layoffs of Federal Probationary Workers
The Trump administration ordered mass layoffs of federal probationary workers, impacting agencies like the CDC and VA, saving the VA over \$98 million annually and potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of employees as part of a broader effort to restructure the federal government.
Trump Administration Orders Mass Layoffs of Federal Probationary Workers
The Trump administration ordered mass layoffs of federal probationary workers, impacting agencies like the CDC and VA, saving the VA over \$98 million annually and potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of employees as part of a broader effort to restructure the federal government.
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52% Bias Score
Vance Condemns European Democracies at Munich Security Conference
At the Munich Security Conference, US Vice-President JD Vance launched a scathing attack on European democracies, accusing them of ignoring voter concerns on migration and free speech, while praising a meeting between Presidents Trump and Putin to discuss peace talks regarding the war in Ukraine; hi...
Vance Condemns European Democracies at Munich Security Conference
At the Munich Security Conference, US Vice-President JD Vance launched a scathing attack on European democracies, accusing them of ignoring voter concerns on migration and free speech, while praising a meeting between Presidents Trump and Putin to discuss peace talks regarding the war in Ukraine; hi...
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60% Bias Score