February 2025
March 2025
Federal Court Blocks Student Loan Forgiveness Under Three IDR Plans
A federal appeals court temporarily blocked student loan forgiveness under three income-driven repayment (IDR) plans—SAVE, ICR, and PAYE—due to a legal challenge questioning whether Congress authorized loan forgiveness under these programs, potentially impacting millions of borrowers.
Federal Court Blocks Student Loan Forgiveness Under Three IDR Plans
A federal appeals court temporarily blocked student loan forgiveness under three income-driven repayment (IDR) plans—SAVE, ICR, and PAYE—due to a legal challenge questioning whether Congress authorized loan forgiveness under these programs, potentially impacting millions of borrowers.
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52% Bias Score
Proposed Delaware Law Could Reinstate Musk's $Tens of Billions Tesla Pay Package
Proposed legislation drafted by Richards, Layton & Finger, a law firm representing Tesla and Elon Musk, seeks to amend Delaware General Corporation Law, potentially reinstating Musk's 2018 Tesla CEO compensation package (worth tens of billions of dollars) that was previously rescinded by the Delawar...
Proposed Delaware Law Could Reinstate Musk's $Tens of Billions Tesla Pay Package
Proposed legislation drafted by Richards, Layton & Finger, a law firm representing Tesla and Elon Musk, seeks to amend Delaware General Corporation Law, potentially reinstating Musk's 2018 Tesla CEO compensation package (worth tens of billions of dollars) that was previously rescinded by the Delawar...
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52% Bias Score
Five Charged in Death of Transgender Man in Upstate New York
Five people were arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the death of 24-year-old transgender man Sam Nordquist, whose body was found in upstate New York; while the killing was brutal, investigators have not yet determined whether it was a hate crime.
Five Charged in Death of Transgender Man in Upstate New York
Five people were arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the death of 24-year-old transgender man Sam Nordquist, whose body was found in upstate New York; while the killing was brutal, investigators have not yet determined whether it was a hate crime.
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44% Bias Score
Federal Firefighter Hiring Freeze Threatens Wildfire Response
President Trump's hiring freeze is impacting over 15,000 federal firefighters, hindering their ability to respond to wildfires and potentially endangering lives and property due to staffing shortages.
Federal Firefighter Hiring Freeze Threatens Wildfire Response
President Trump's hiring freeze is impacting over 15,000 federal firefighters, hindering their ability to respond to wildfires and potentially endangering lives and property due to staffing shortages.
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56% Bias Score
No-Confidence Vote Filed Against Bayrou Government
French Socialist Party (PS) deputies filed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister François Bayrou's government on February 17th, accusing it of yielding to the far-right's influence on issues like birthright citizenship and immigration in Mayotte; a parliamentary vote is scheduled for Wednesd...
No-Confidence Vote Filed Against Bayrou Government
French Socialist Party (PS) deputies filed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister François Bayrou's government on February 17th, accusing it of yielding to the far-right's influence on issues like birthright citizenship and immigration in Mayotte; a parliamentary vote is scheduled for Wednesd...
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52% Bias Score
Ecuador Election: Extractivism Trumps Environmental Concerns Amidst Crisis
Ecuador's presidential runoff on April 13th features candidates representing an extractivist model, despite the country facing its worst drought in 60 years, forest fires, and public votes against oil extraction in Yasuní National Park and mining in other protected areas.
Ecuador Election: Extractivism Trumps Environmental Concerns Amidst Crisis
Ecuador's presidential runoff on April 13th features candidates representing an extractivist model, despite the country facing its worst drought in 60 years, forest fires, and public votes against oil extraction in Yasuní National Park and mining in other protected areas.
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44% Bias Score
Federal Judge to Rule on Trump Administration's Mass Layoffs
A federal judge will rule on Tuesday on a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's mass layoffs of federal employees, impacting over 200,000 probationary workers and potentially violating congressional authority and established procedures, leading to significant financial losses for unions.
Federal Judge to Rule on Trump Administration's Mass Layoffs
A federal judge will rule on Tuesday on a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's mass layoffs of federal employees, impacting over 200,000 probationary workers and potentially violating congressional authority and established procedures, leading to significant financial losses for unions.
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44% Bias Score
Human Gene Variant Linked to Development of Spoken Language
A new study links a human-specific protein variant of the NOVA1 gene to the development of spoken language, demonstrated by altered vocalizations in mice after CRISPR gene editing; this discovery may lead to new treatments for speech disorders.
Human Gene Variant Linked to Development of Spoken Language
A new study links a human-specific protein variant of the NOVA1 gene to the development of spoken language, demonstrated by altered vocalizations in mice after CRISPR gene editing; this discovery may lead to new treatments for speech disorders.
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24% Bias Score
Kentucky Storm Death Toll Rises to 14 as New Winter Storm Approaches
Kentucky's death toll from weekend storms has risen to 14, including flood and hypothermia victims, as another winter storm threatens already-damaged communities and recovery efforts.
Kentucky Storm Death Toll Rises to 14 as New Winter Storm Approaches
Kentucky's death toll from weekend storms has risen to 14, including flood and hypothermia victims, as another winter storm threatens already-damaged communities and recovery efforts.
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36% Bias Score
Sheriff Bianco Announces 2026 California Gubernatorial Bid
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a Republican and Trump supporter, announced his candidacy for California governor in the 2026 election, criticizing Democratic policies and aiming for a common-goal approach.
Sheriff Bianco Announces 2026 California Gubernatorial Bid
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a Republican and Trump supporter, announced his candidacy for California governor in the 2026 election, criticizing Democratic policies and aiming for a common-goal approach.
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60% Bias Score
Mickey 17" Explores Political Power Through Sci-Fi Lens
Mark Ruffalo plays a villainous politician in Bong Joon-ho's sci-fi dark comedy "Mickey 17," released February 28 in South Korea and March 7 worldwide, drawing parallels to real-world dictators and exploring themes of power, exploitation, and the ultimate triumph of the people.
Mickey 17" Explores Political Power Through Sci-Fi Lens
Mark Ruffalo plays a villainous politician in Bong Joon-ho's sci-fi dark comedy "Mickey 17," released February 28 in South Korea and March 7 worldwide, drawing parallels to real-world dictators and exploring themes of power, exploitation, and the ultimate triumph of the people.
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48% Bias Score
Economic Hardship Fuels Russia's Secondhand Market Boom
Rising living costs in Russia are boosting demand for secondhand clothing, luxury goods, and appliance repair services, driven by inflation and sanctions, creating a circular economy but facing waste management challenges.
Economic Hardship Fuels Russia's Secondhand Market Boom
Rising living costs in Russia are boosting demand for secondhand clothing, luxury goods, and appliance repair services, driven by inflation and sanctions, creating a circular economy but facing waste management challenges.
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40% Bias Score