February 2025
March 2025
Netherlands Proposes Raising Nitrogen Threshold to Resolve Crisis
The Dutch cabinet plans to raise the nitrogen deposition threshold from 0.005 to 1 mol per hectare per year to address the nitrogen crisis, helping farmers and construction projects, though facing legal challenges and environmental concerns.
Netherlands Proposes Raising Nitrogen Threshold to Resolve Crisis
The Dutch cabinet plans to raise the nitrogen deposition threshold from 0.005 to 1 mol per hectare per year to address the nitrogen crisis, helping farmers and construction projects, though facing legal challenges and environmental concerns.
Progress
52% Bias Score
NYC's "City of Yes" Zoning Changes: 80,000 New Housing Units Planned
New York City's "City of Yes" zoning changes, the most significant since the 1960s, aim to add up to 80,000 housing units over a decade, easing a severe housing shortage (1.4% vacancy in February 2024) by removing outdated restrictions, simplifying commercial-to-residential conversions, and altering...
NYC's "City of Yes" Zoning Changes: 80,000 New Housing Units Planned
New York City's "City of Yes" zoning changes, the most significant since the 1960s, aim to add up to 80,000 housing units over a decade, easing a severe housing shortage (1.4% vacancy in February 2024) by removing outdated restrictions, simplifying commercial-to-residential conversions, and altering...
Progress
40% Bias Score
ABC Journalist Removed After Antisemitism Complaints
Following complaints of antisemitism, freelance journalist Antoinette Lattouf was removed from her temporary hosting role at ABC Radio Sydney on December 20, 2023, prompting a court case where she alleges unlawful termination due to her pro-Palestinian views and Middle Eastern background, a claim th...
ABC Journalist Removed After Antisemitism Complaints
Following complaints of antisemitism, freelance journalist Antoinette Lattouf was removed from her temporary hosting role at ABC Radio Sydney on December 20, 2023, prompting a court case where she alleges unlawful termination due to her pro-Palestinian views and Middle Eastern background, a claim th...
Progress
56% Bias Score
WDC Projects \$22.6B Revenue by 2028 Driven by AI and HAMR HDD Technology
Western Digital (WDC), at its February 12 investor day, announced plans to separate from SanDisk by February 21, 2025, focusing on HDDs with a projected \$22.6B revenue by 2028 driven by AI-related storage demand and HAMR technology, offering a 6X lower cost per TB than flash memory from 2024-2030.
WDC Projects \$22.6B Revenue by 2028 Driven by AI and HAMR HDD Technology
Western Digital (WDC), at its February 12 investor day, announced plans to separate from SanDisk by February 21, 2025, focusing on HDDs with a projected \$22.6B revenue by 2028 driven by AI-related storage demand and HAMR technology, offering a 6X lower cost per TB than flash memory from 2024-2030.
Progress
4% Bias Score
Debate Erupts Over Cost and Cultural Significance of Australian "Welcome to Country" Ceremonies
Welcome to Country" ceremonies in Australia are facing criticism over their costs, ranging from $573 to $5500 per event, sparking debate about their cultural significance and appropriate funding, reflecting broader tensions in reconciliation efforts.
Debate Erupts Over Cost and Cultural Significance of Australian "Welcome to Country" Ceremonies
Welcome to Country" ceremonies in Australia are facing criticism over their costs, ranging from $573 to $5500 per event, sparking debate about their cultural significance and appropriate funding, reflecting broader tensions in reconciliation efforts.
Progress
16% Bias Score
Meta's Massive Bet on Humanoid Robots
Meta is investing heavily in humanoid robot development, aiming to leverage its AI capabilities and hardware experience to capture a significant share of the rapidly growing robotics market, estimated at $55 trillion.
Meta's Massive Bet on Humanoid Robots
Meta is investing heavily in humanoid robot development, aiming to leverage its AI capabilities and hardware experience to capture a significant share of the rapidly growing robotics market, estimated at $55 trillion.
Progress
44% Bias Score
UAE and Arab League Demand Hamas Resignation from Gaza Leadership
UAE's top diplomat Anwar Gargash and the Arab League's Secretary-General called for Hamas to step down as Gaza's leadership, citing the devastating war's destruction and concerns over potential displacement as reasons, while Saudi Arabia is spearheading efforts to counter a US plan for Gaza.
UAE and Arab League Demand Hamas Resignation from Gaza Leadership
UAE's top diplomat Anwar Gargash and the Arab League's Secretary-General called for Hamas to step down as Gaza's leadership, citing the devastating war's destruction and concerns over potential displacement as reasons, while Saudi Arabia is spearheading efforts to counter a US plan for Gaza.
Progress
56% Bias Score
New Science Diplomacy Report Highlights Private Sector Role and Geopolitical Challenges
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the Royal Society released a new report on science diplomacy, simplifying its framework to address a less multilateral world and featuring case studies on the Arctic and private sector involvement, such as SpaceX's $1.4 billion inves...
New Science Diplomacy Report Highlights Private Sector Role and Geopolitical Challenges
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the Royal Society released a new report on science diplomacy, simplifying its framework to address a less multilateral world and featuring case studies on the Arctic and private sector involvement, such as SpaceX's $1.4 billion inves...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Super Bowl LIX: Historic Wins for Women in Sports
The Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory marked milestones for women: assistant coach Autumn Lockwood became the first Black woman to win a Super Bowl, and quarterback Jalen Hurts' all-female management team, led by agent Nicole Lynn, is unprecedented in the NFL.
Super Bowl LIX: Historic Wins for Women in Sports
The Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory marked milestones for women: assistant coach Autumn Lockwood became the first Black woman to win a Super Bowl, and quarterback Jalen Hurts' all-female management team, led by agent Nicole Lynn, is unprecedented in the NFL.
Progress
40% Bias Score
New Study Suggests Intelligent Life Is More Common Than Previously Thought
A new study published in Science Advances challenges the 'hard steps' theory of intelligent life evolution, arguing that human evolution was a natural planetary process likely to have occurred on other Earth-like planets, increasing the probability of extraterrestrial intelligence.
New Study Suggests Intelligent Life Is More Common Than Previously Thought
A new study published in Science Advances challenges the 'hard steps' theory of intelligent life evolution, arguing that human evolution was a natural planetary process likely to have occurred on other Earth-like planets, increasing the probability of extraterrestrial intelligence.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Medicare Eliminates Donut Hole Coverage Gap in 2025
As of 2025, Medicare eliminated the Part D donut hole coverage gap for prescription drugs, replacing it with a three-part coverage system (deductible, initial coverage, and catastrophic coverage) and a $2,000 annual out-of-pocket maximum.
Medicare Eliminates Donut Hole Coverage Gap in 2025
As of 2025, Medicare eliminated the Part D donut hole coverage gap for prescription drugs, replacing it with a three-part coverage system (deductible, initial coverage, and catastrophic coverage) and a $2,000 annual out-of-pocket maximum.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Albanese Secures Temporary Tariff Reprieve from Trump
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese successfully negotiated a temporary reprieve from steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by former US President Donald Trump during a 40-minute phone call, contrasting with previous strained interactions between Australian leaders and Trump.
Albanese Secures Temporary Tariff Reprieve from Trump
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese successfully negotiated a temporary reprieve from steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by former US President Donald Trump during a 40-minute phone call, contrasting with previous strained interactions between Australian leaders and Trump.
Progress
52% Bias Score