February 2025
March 2025
Kubitschek's Death: New Investigation Reopens Cold Case
Former Brazilian president Juscelino Kubitschek died in a car crash on August 22, 1976; a new investigation will re-examine whether his death was accidental or a political assassination, prompted by a recent expert report questioning the original findings.
Kubitschek's Death: New Investigation Reopens Cold Case
Former Brazilian president Juscelino Kubitschek died in a car crash on August 22, 1976; a new investigation will re-examine whether his death was accidental or a political assassination, prompted by a recent expert report questioning the original findings.
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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
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
Lebanese-Syrian Border Clashes Result in Casualties, Underscore Border Tensions
Clashes between Syrian regime forces and Lebanese Shia clans in Lebanon's Hermel region resulted in casualties, kidnappings, and Lebanese army intervention. A phone call between Lebanese and Syrian leaders aimed to de-escalate the situation, but the incident highlights unresolved border issues and c...
Lebanese-Syrian Border Clashes Result in Casualties, Underscore Border Tensions
Clashes between Syrian regime forces and Lebanese Shia clans in Lebanon's Hermel region resulted in casualties, kidnappings, and Lebanese army intervention. A phone call between Lebanese and Syrian leaders aimed to de-escalate the situation, but the incident highlights unresolved border issues and c...
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40% 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
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
American Detained in Russia on Drug Charges
A 28-year-old American man was arrested at Moscow's Vnukovo International Airport on February 7th for possessing cannabis-laced sweets; he faces 5–10 years in prison and a large fine, claiming the sweets were prescribed medication.
American Detained in Russia on Drug Charges
A 28-year-old American man was arrested at Moscow's Vnukovo International Airport on February 7th for possessing cannabis-laced sweets; he faces 5–10 years in prison and a large fine, claiming the sweets were prescribed medication.
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40% 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
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
NATO Conducts Large-Scale Exercise in Eastern Europe, Emphasizing European Self-Reliance
NATO's Steadfast Arrow 2025 exercise, a six-week military training operation involving 10,000 troops from nine nations in Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania (excluding US troops), demonstrates the alliance's ability to rapidly deploy forces across Eastern Europe, highlighting the growing importance of Eu...
NATO Conducts Large-Scale Exercise in Eastern Europe, Emphasizing European Self-Reliance
NATO's Steadfast Arrow 2025 exercise, a six-week military training operation involving 10,000 troops from nine nations in Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania (excluding US troops), demonstrates the alliance's ability to rapidly deploy forces across Eastern Europe, highlighting the growing importance of Eu...
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40% 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.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs to Cripple North American Auto Industry
President Trump's planned 25 percent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican auto parts, starting as early as March, will severely disrupt the North American auto industry, according to Magna International CEO Swamy Kotagiri, who estimates a 20 percent reduction in 2025 earnings before interest and taxes if...
Trump's Tariffs to Cripple North American Auto Industry
President Trump's planned 25 percent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican auto parts, starting as early as March, will severely disrupt the North American auto industry, according to Magna International CEO Swamy Kotagiri, who estimates a 20 percent reduction in 2025 earnings before interest and taxes if...
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44% Bias Score