February 2025
March 2025
Döpfner Calls for WTO Dissolution Due to China's Unfair Trade Practices
Mathias Döpfner argues in his book "Dealings with Dictators" that China's WTO membership, particularly its designation as a developing nation, has enabled unfair trade practices, causing significant economic imbalance and necessitating the WTO's dissolution.
Döpfner Calls for WTO Dissolution Due to China's Unfair Trade Practices
Mathias Döpfner argues in his book "Dealings with Dictators" that China's WTO membership, particularly its designation as a developing nation, has enabled unfair trade practices, causing significant economic imbalance and necessitating the WTO's dissolution.
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68% Bias Score
Zelensky Warns Against Trump-Putin Meeting, Highlights Shift in US-Europe Relations
Ukrainian President Zelensky warned against a Trump-Putin meeting before a meeting with him, expressing concerns about being excluded from peace negotiations and noting a shift in US-Europe relations, potentially reducing US military support for Europe.
Zelensky Warns Against Trump-Putin Meeting, Highlights Shift in US-Europe Relations
Ukrainian President Zelensky warned against a Trump-Putin meeting before a meeting with him, expressing concerns about being excluded from peace negotiations and noting a shift in US-Europe relations, potentially reducing US military support for Europe.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Reelection Casts Shadow on Global Climate Research
Following President Trump's reelection, concerns rise about climate research funding and data access, disrupting international collaborations and potentially jeopardizing global climate monitoring efforts, as evidenced by communication restrictions on NOAA employees and efforts to archive US climate...
Trump's Reelection Casts Shadow on Global Climate Research
Following President Trump's reelection, concerns rise about climate research funding and data access, disrupting international collaborations and potentially jeopardizing global climate monitoring efforts, as evidenced by communication restrictions on NOAA employees and efforts to archive US climate...
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44% Bias Score
Vermont Shootout Kills Border Patrol Agent; Link to Cross-Country Killing Spree
A series of killings across multiple states, culminating in a deadly shootout on January 20, 2024, in Vermont that killed a Border Patrol agent, are linked to Jack LaSota, a transgender woman and computer programmer, whose online persona and involvement in rationalist communities are being investiga...
Vermont Shootout Kills Border Patrol Agent; Link to Cross-Country Killing Spree
A series of killings across multiple states, culminating in a deadly shootout on January 20, 2024, in Vermont that killed a Border Patrol agent, are linked to Jack LaSota, a transgender woman and computer programmer, whose online persona and involvement in rationalist communities are being investiga...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Launches Diplomatic Push to End Russia-Ukraine War Amid Criticism
President Trump initiated negotiations between Russia and Ukraine to end the war, speaking directly with Putin and Zelenskyy and dispatching officials to Kyiv, while facing criticism for potentially pressuring Ukraine into concessions.
Trump Launches Diplomatic Push to End Russia-Ukraine War Amid Criticism
President Trump initiated negotiations between Russia and Ukraine to end the war, speaking directly with Putin and Zelenskyy and dispatching officials to Kyiv, while facing criticism for potentially pressuring Ukraine into concessions.
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48% Bias Score
Three Israeli Hostages Released by Hamas After 498 Days
Three Israeli hostages held by Hamas for 498 days were released on Saturday following a transfer at a Khan Yunis crossing point, where Hamas displayed captured IDF equipment; the release is part of a deal between Israel and Hamas, and highlights the ongoing hostage crisis.
Three Israeli Hostages Released by Hamas After 498 Days
Three Israeli hostages held by Hamas for 498 days were released on Saturday following a transfer at a Khan Yunis crossing point, where Hamas displayed captured IDF equipment; the release is part of a deal between Israel and Hamas, and highlights the ongoing hostage crisis.
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56% Bias Score
US VP Vance: Europe's Biggest Threat is 'the Enemy Within'
In a surprising address at the Munich Security Conference, US Vice President J.D. Vance identified Europe's biggest security threat as the suppression of free speech and protests, advocating collaboration with far-right parties like Germany's AfD, sparking immediate backlash from German leaders.
US VP Vance: Europe's Biggest Threat is 'the Enemy Within'
In a surprising address at the Munich Security Conference, US Vice President J.D. Vance identified Europe's biggest security threat as the suppression of free speech and protests, advocating collaboration with far-right parties like Germany's AfD, sparking immediate backlash from German leaders.
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68% Bias Score
Three Israeli Hostages Released Amidst Tensions in Gaza
Following a tense deadline, Israel released three hostages held by Hamas in Gaza; the US declared support for Israel's actions while Hamas cited Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement.
Three Israeli Hostages Released Amidst Tensions in Gaza
Following a tense deadline, Israel released three hostages held by Hamas in Gaza; the US declared support for Israel's actions while Hamas cited Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement.
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52% Bias Score
Sixth Hostage Exchange Under Gaza Ceasefire Raises Concerns
On Saturday, Israel and Palestinian factions completed the sixth prisoner exchange under their ceasefire agreement, releasing three Israeli hostages and 369 Palestinian prisoners, raising concerns about the future of the tenuous truce.
Sixth Hostage Exchange Under Gaza Ceasefire Raises Concerns
On Saturday, Israel and Palestinian factions completed the sixth prisoner exchange under their ceasefire agreement, releasing three Israeli hostages and 369 Palestinian prisoners, raising concerns about the future of the tenuous truce.
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44% Bias Score
Hostage Exchange Underlines Fragile Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
Three Israeli hostages held in Gaza will be released Saturday in exchange for over 300 Palestinian prisoners, part of a two-phase truce deal threatened by ongoing disagreements on the return of all remaining hostages and a longer truce extension.
Hostage Exchange Underlines Fragile Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
Three Israeli hostages held in Gaza will be released Saturday in exchange for over 300 Palestinian prisoners, part of a two-phase truce deal threatened by ongoing disagreements on the return of all remaining hostages and a longer truce extension.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Administration's Potential NOAA Overhaul Sparks Concern Among Employees
The Trump administration's potential restructuring of NOAA is causing alarm among employees due to anticipated staff cuts, funding reductions, and changes in leadership, potentially impacting weather forecasting, fisheries management, and climate research.
Trump Administration's Potential NOAA Overhaul Sparks Concern Among Employees
The Trump administration's potential restructuring of NOAA is causing alarm among employees due to anticipated staff cuts, funding reductions, and changes in leadership, potentially impacting weather forecasting, fisheries management, and climate research.
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52% Bias Score
Hamas uses hostage release to stage anti-Trump propaganda
Hamas displayed anti-Trump and pro-invasion banners at a planned hostage release in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on October 7th, 2023, following their deadly attack on Israel, which caused over 1200 deaths and 250 abductions, despite ICRC concerns for hostage safety during the public event.
Hamas uses hostage release to stage anti-Trump propaganda
Hamas displayed anti-Trump and pro-invasion banners at a planned hostage release in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on October 7th, 2023, following their deadly attack on Israel, which caused over 1200 deaths and 250 abductions, despite ICRC concerns for hostage safety during the public event.
Progress
44% Bias Score