February 2025
March 2025
Russia Holds Key Interest Rate Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
The Central Bank of Russia held its key interest rate at 21% on February 14th, despite a strengthening ruble fueled by potential US-Russia talks on the Ukraine conflict and the possibility of sanctions relief; however, high inflation and geopolitical uncertainty remain.
Russia Holds Key Interest Rate Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
The Central Bank of Russia held its key interest rate at 21% on February 14th, despite a strengthening ruble fueled by potential US-Russia talks on the Ukraine conflict and the possibility of sanctions relief; however, high inflation and geopolitical uncertainty remain.
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40% Bias Score
Eaton Fire Exposes Systemic Inequity in Altadena
The Eaton fire in Altadena, California, disproportionately affected Black households, destroying or damaging nearly half; President Trump's visit to a wealthier, white area but not Altadena fueled anger and concerns about political neglect and equitable resource allocation during recovery.
Eaton Fire Exposes Systemic Inequity in Altadena
The Eaton fire in Altadena, California, disproportionately affected Black households, destroying or damaging nearly half; President Trump's visit to a wealthier, white area but not Altadena fueled anger and concerns about political neglect and equitable resource allocation during recovery.
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52% Bias Score
Navalny's Death Anniversary Marked by Memorial, Accusations Against Putin
On February 16th, 2025, hundreds of mourners gathered at Moscow's Borovskoye Cemetery to commemorate Alexei Navalny, whose death in an Arctic prison on February 16th, 2024, remains shrouded in conflicting narratives, with accusations against Vladimir Putin and ongoing trials of Navalny's associates.
Navalny's Death Anniversary Marked by Memorial, Accusations Against Putin
On February 16th, 2025, hundreds of mourners gathered at Moscow's Borovskoye Cemetery to commemorate Alexei Navalny, whose death in an Arctic prison on February 16th, 2024, remains shrouded in conflicting narratives, with accusations against Vladimir Putin and ongoing trials of Navalny's associates.
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56% Bias Score
Schlein: No Rai Participation Until EU-Mandated Reform
Elly Schlein, leader of Italy's Democratic Party, announced her party's non-participation in discussions about the Rai board, citing a new European regulation mandating its independence from politics and the need for a reform aligning with the EU's Media Freedom Act. This decision highlights the bro...
Schlein: No Rai Participation Until EU-Mandated Reform
Elly Schlein, leader of Italy's Democratic Party, announced her party's non-participation in discussions about the Rai board, citing a new European regulation mandating its independence from politics and the need for a reform aligning with the EU's Media Freedom Act. This decision highlights the bro...
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44% Bias Score
EU Responds to Exclusion from Ukraine Peace Talks
Following the exclusion of the EU from US-Russia peace talks on Ukraine, EU foreign ministers met to coordinate their response, emphasizing increased defense spending and proactive engagement in future negotiations; a separate informal EU summit will also take place in Paris on Monday.
EU Responds to Exclusion from Ukraine Peace Talks
Following the exclusion of the EU from US-Russia peace talks on Ukraine, EU foreign ministers met to coordinate their response, emphasizing increased defense spending and proactive engagement in future negotiations; a separate informal EU summit will also take place in Paris on Monday.
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36% Bias Score
German Election 2025: AfD's Rise Fractures Political Landscape
Germany's 2025 federal election, with a reduced Bundestag (630 seats), features the rise of the far-right AfD party, whose acceptance of support by the CDU/CSU on an immigration law has fractured the previously established 'cordon sanitaire' and reflects underlying East-West tensions.
German Election 2025: AfD's Rise Fractures Political Landscape
Germany's 2025 federal election, with a reduced Bundestag (630 seats), features the rise of the far-right AfD party, whose acceptance of support by the CDU/CSU on an immigration law has fractured the previously established 'cordon sanitaire' and reflects underlying East-West tensions.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Annexation Suggestion Ignites Canadian Patriotism Amidst Historical Reckoning
Donald Trump's suggestion that the US could annex Canada has sparked a surge in Canadian patriotism, with displays ranging from wearing "Canada is not for sale" hats to promoting Canadian-made products; however, this is interwoven with ongoing discussions about colonial injustices against Indigenous...
Trump's Annexation Suggestion Ignites Canadian Patriotism Amidst Historical Reckoning
Donald Trump's suggestion that the US could annex Canada has sparked a surge in Canadian patriotism, with displays ranging from wearing "Canada is not for sale" hats to promoting Canadian-made products; however, this is interwoven with ongoing discussions about colonial injustices against Indigenous...
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44% Bias Score
Bildt Warns Against US-Russia Deal Excluding Ukraine
Former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt warns that a US-Russia deal excluding Ukraine would be a betrayal, comparing it to the Munich Agreement. He stresses the need for a long-term European plan to support Ukraine's defense and for Europe to actively participate in negotiations to prevent its excl...
Bildt Warns Against US-Russia Deal Excluding Ukraine
Former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt warns that a US-Russia deal excluding Ukraine would be a betrayal, comparing it to the Munich Agreement. He stresses the need for a long-term European plan to support Ukraine's defense and for Europe to actively participate in negotiations to prevent its excl...
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60% Bias Score
Bahçeli Accuses TÜSİAD of Undermining Turkish Elections
MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli strongly criticized TÜSİAD for allegedly attempting to influence Turkish elections and undermine the government, leading to an investigation into TÜSİAD president Ömer Aras for his critical speech at the association's general assembly.
Bahçeli Accuses TÜSİAD of Undermining Turkish Elections
MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli strongly criticized TÜSİAD for allegedly attempting to influence Turkish elections and undermine the government, leading to an investigation into TÜSİAD president Ömer Aras for his critical speech at the association's general assembly.
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60% Bias Score
Galician Sponge Company's Sustainable Success
Ibérica de Esponjas Vegetales, a Galician company, thwarted a seed theft attempt due to their proprietary hybrid luffa seeds. They produce 200,000 eco-friendly sponges annually, exporting 90%, and using recycled materials, minimal energy, and compostable waste.
Galician Sponge Company's Sustainable Success
Ibérica de Esponjas Vegetales, a Galician company, thwarted a seed theft attempt due to their proprietary hybrid luffa seeds. They produce 200,000 eco-friendly sponges annually, exporting 90%, and using recycled materials, minimal energy, and compostable waste.
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56% Bias Score
Canada Falls to USA in 4 Nations Face-Off
Team Canada lost to Team USA 3-1 in the 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday, jeopardizing their chances of advancing to the final; Sidney Crosby's diminished effectiveness due to a possible arm injury and the team's struggles to capitalize on scoring opportunities contributed to the defeat.
Canada Falls to USA in 4 Nations Face-Off
Team Canada lost to Team USA 3-1 in the 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday, jeopardizing their chances of advancing to the final; Sidney Crosby's diminished effectiveness due to a possible arm injury and the team's struggles to capitalize on scoring opportunities contributed to the defeat.
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32% Bias Score
Jahidne Captivity Highlights Ukrainian Fears Amidst US-Russia Negotiations
Over 300 Ukrainian civilians were held captive for 27 days in a school basement in Jahidne by Russian forces during the 2022 invasion, resulting in deaths and highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis. This incident, coupled with recent US-Russia negotiations and uncertainty about future US milit...
Jahidne Captivity Highlights Ukrainian Fears Amidst US-Russia Negotiations
Over 300 Ukrainian civilians were held captive for 27 days in a school basement in Jahidne by Russian forces during the 2022 invasion, resulting in deaths and highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis. This incident, coupled with recent US-Russia negotiations and uncertainty about future US milit...
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36% Bias Score