February 2025
March 2025
Europe Faces Pressure to Counter Russia's Hybrid Warfare
Amidst decreasing US support and escalating Russian hybrid warfare, including recent sabotage of German naval ships and earlier cable attacks, Europe faces pressure to strengthen its own defense and develop a more assertive counter-strategy.
Europe Faces Pressure to Counter Russia's Hybrid Warfare
Amidst decreasing US support and escalating Russian hybrid warfare, including recent sabotage of German naval ships and earlier cable attacks, Europe faces pressure to strengthen its own defense and develop a more assertive counter-strategy.
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44% Bias Score
New Blood Test Improves Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
A new blood test, PAC-MANN, accurately diagnoses pancreatic cancer 98% of the time by detecting protease enzyme activity, offering earlier detection and improved treatment options; when combined with the CA 19-9 test, accuracy for early detection increases to 85%.
New Blood Test Improves Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
A new blood test, PAC-MANN, accurately diagnoses pancreatic cancer 98% of the time by detecting protease enzyme activity, offering earlier detection and improved treatment options; when combined with the CA 19-9 test, accuracy for early detection increases to 85%.
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Excluded from US-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia, Sparking Regional Concerns
A meeting between US and Russian diplomats in Saudi Arabia, excluding Ukraine, caused concern and skepticism among Kyiv residents and neighboring countries like Poland, who fear a deal favoring Russia could destabilize the region.
Ukraine Excluded from US-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia, Sparking Regional Concerns
A meeting between US and Russian diplomats in Saudi Arabia, excluding Ukraine, caused concern and skepticism among Kyiv residents and neighboring countries like Poland, who fear a deal favoring Russia could destabilize the region.
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48% Bias Score
Murati Launches Open-Source AI Venture; xAI Unveils Grok-3
Mira Murati launched Thinking Machine Labs, an open-source AI company, while Elon Musk's xAI released the Grok-3 AI model and DeepSearch, highlighting contrasting approaches to AI development.
Murati Launches Open-Source AI Venture; xAI Unveils Grok-3
Mira Murati launched Thinking Machine Labs, an open-source AI company, while Elon Musk's xAI released the Grok-3 AI model and DeepSearch, highlighting contrasting approaches to AI development.
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48% Bias Score
US-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia Signal Potential Shift in Ukraine War
Senior US and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss potential negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, resulting in an agreement to form teams to explore a ceasefire; however, concerns remain regarding Russia's accountability for its aggression.
US-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia Signal Potential Shift in Ukraine War
Senior US and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss potential negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, resulting in an agreement to form teams to explore a ceasefire; however, concerns remain regarding Russia's accountability for its aggression.
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56% Bias Score
Chinese Helicopter Harasses Philippine Plane Near Scarborough Shoal
A Chinese navy helicopter flew dangerously close to a Philippine patrol plane over the Scarborough Shoal on Tuesday, prompting a radio warning from the Filipino pilot; the incident is the latest escalation in the long-standing territorial dispute in the South China Sea.
Chinese Helicopter Harasses Philippine Plane Near Scarborough Shoal
A Chinese navy helicopter flew dangerously close to a Philippine patrol plane over the Scarborough Shoal on Tuesday, prompting a radio warning from the Filipino pilot; the incident is the latest escalation in the long-standing territorial dispute in the South China Sea.
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56% Bias Score
Xi Courts China's Tech Billionaires Amidst Economic Slowdown
Facing economic challenges and trade tensions with the US, Chinese President Xi Jinping is courting previously suppressed tech billionaires, signaling a potential policy shift towards greater private sector involvement, as evidenced by the upcoming Private Economy Promotion Law.
Xi Courts China's Tech Billionaires Amidst Economic Slowdown
Facing economic challenges and trade tensions with the US, Chinese President Xi Jinping is courting previously suppressed tech billionaires, signaling a potential policy shift towards greater private sector involvement, as evidenced by the upcoming Private Economy Promotion Law.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Blames Ukraine for War, Urges Elections, and Risks Pro-Russia Peace Deal
Following US-Russia talks excluding Ukraine, President Trump falsely blamed Ukraine for the war, urged immediate elections, and suggested Ukraine should have negotiated with Russia earlier, contradicting prior US support and raising concerns about a pro-Russia peace deal.
Trump Blames Ukraine for War, Urges Elections, and Risks Pro-Russia Peace Deal
Following US-Russia talks excluding Ukraine, President Trump falsely blamed Ukraine for the war, urged immediate elections, and suggested Ukraine should have negotiated with Russia earlier, contradicting prior US support and raising concerns about a pro-Russia peace deal.
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56% Bias Score
Israel Announces Fate of Eight Hostages Presumed Dead
On February 18th, 2025, Israel announced the release of six living hostages and the death of eight others held captive by Hamas since October 7th, 2023, with repatriation of four bodies scheduled for February 20th.
Israel Announces Fate of Eight Hostages Presumed Dead
On February 18th, 2025, Israel announced the release of six living hostages and the death of eight others held captive by Hamas since October 7th, 2023, with repatriation of four bodies scheduled for February 20th.
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36% Bias Score
Lawsuit Filed After Deadly Washington, D.C. Plane Crash
On January 29, 2024, a midair collision over Washington, D.C., between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army helicopter resulted in 67 fatalities. A $250 million lawsuit has been filed against the FAA and the Army, alleging inadequate air traffic control staffing and communication issues con...
Lawsuit Filed After Deadly Washington, D.C. Plane Crash
On January 29, 2024, a midair collision over Washington, D.C., between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army helicopter resulted in 67 fatalities. A $250 million lawsuit has been filed against the FAA and the Army, alleging inadequate air traffic control staffing and communication issues con...
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48% Bias Score
Russia Rejects NATO Peacekeepers in Ukraine; US and Russia Agree to Negotiate
Following a meeting in Saudi Arabia between US and Russian officials, Russia rejected NATO peacekeeping forces in Ukraine, while both nations agreed to form negotiating teams to discuss the end of the war; Ukraine was not invited to the talks, prompting concerns from its president and mixed reaction...
Russia Rejects NATO Peacekeepers in Ukraine; US and Russia Agree to Negotiate
Following a meeting in Saudi Arabia between US and Russian officials, Russia rejected NATO peacekeeping forces in Ukraine, while both nations agreed to form negotiating teams to discuss the end of the war; Ukraine was not invited to the talks, prompting concerns from its president and mixed reaction...
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44% Bias Score
U.S., Russia Restore Embassy Staffing; Ukraine Excluded from Talks
The U.S. and Russia agreed to restore full embassy operations in a Riyadh meeting, excluding Ukraine and raising concerns about potential concessions to Russia, particularly regarding occupied Ukrainian territories, despite the release of an American detainee from Russia.
U.S., Russia Restore Embassy Staffing; Ukraine Excluded from Talks
The U.S. and Russia agreed to restore full embassy operations in a Riyadh meeting, excluding Ukraine and raising concerns about potential concessions to Russia, particularly regarding occupied Ukrainian territories, despite the release of an American detainee from Russia.
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44% Bias Score