February 2025
March 2025
SEC Shifts Power from Investors to Corporate Boards
The SEC, under acting chair Mark Uyeda, implemented new policies making it harder for investors to initiate corporate reforms on issues such as climate change and director elections, by increasing regulatory burdens on passive funds, limiting investor communication, and making it easier for companie...
SEC Shifts Power from Investors to Corporate Boards
The SEC, under acting chair Mark Uyeda, implemented new policies making it harder for investors to initiate corporate reforms on issues such as climate change and director elections, by increasing regulatory burdens on passive funds, limiting investor communication, and making it easier for companie...
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52% Bias Score
EU Shifts Agricultural Policy, Prioritizing Competitiveness Over Climate Goals
The EU abandoned its "Farm to Fork" initiative, a key climate policy, in favor of a new agricultural program prioritizing farmers' competitiveness and using incentives instead of regulations, following large-scale farmer protests.
EU Shifts Agricultural Policy, Prioritizing Competitiveness Over Climate Goals
The EU abandoned its "Farm to Fork" initiative, a key climate policy, in favor of a new agricultural program prioritizing farmers' competitiveness and using incentives instead of regulations, following large-scale farmer protests.
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48% Bias Score
Declining German-Chinese Trade Shifts US to Top Trading Partner
German-Chinese bilateral trade fell 3% in 2024 after a 15% drop in 2023, marking a 35-year low due to reduced Chinese demand for German goods and production shifts, leading to the US becoming Germany's top trading partner for the first time since 2015.
Declining German-Chinese Trade Shifts US to Top Trading Partner
German-Chinese bilateral trade fell 3% in 2024 after a 15% drop in 2023, marking a 35-year low due to reduced Chinese demand for German goods and production shifts, leading to the US becoming Germany's top trading partner for the first time since 2015.
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48% Bias Score
Pope Francis Hospitalized with Pneumonia, Condition Stable
Pope Francis, 88, is hospitalized in Rome with bilateral pneumonia; his condition is stable and showing slight improvement, according to the Vatican, with the Italian Prime Minister visiting him in the hospital.
Pope Francis Hospitalized with Pneumonia, Condition Stable
Pope Francis, 88, is hospitalized in Rome with bilateral pneumonia; his condition is stable and showing slight improvement, according to the Vatican, with the Italian Prime Minister visiting him in the hospital.
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24% Bias Score
Merz's Strict Border Controls Threaten Schengen Area
Leading German candidate Friedrich Merz proposes stricter border controls, potentially jeopardizing the Schengen Area by denying asylum seekers entry at internal borders and making these controls permanent, sparking protests and legal debate regarding EU law.
Merz's Strict Border Controls Threaten Schengen Area
Leading German candidate Friedrich Merz proposes stricter border controls, potentially jeopardizing the Schengen Area by denying asylum seekers entry at internal borders and making these controls permanent, sparking protests and legal debate regarding EU law.
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44% Bias Score
AfD Donation Scandal: German Billionaire Suspected in €2.35 Million Payment
A German billionaire is suspected of donating €2.35 million to Germany's AfD party through a former Austrian FPÖ official, raising concerns about illegal campaign financing and prompting investigations into potential money laundering.
AfD Donation Scandal: German Billionaire Suspected in €2.35 Million Payment
A German billionaire is suspected of donating €2.35 million to Germany's AfD party through a former Austrian FPÖ official, raising concerns about illegal campaign financing and prompting investigations into potential money laundering.
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40% Bias Score
FAA Staff Cuts Raise Aviation Safety Concerns
The Trump administration fired roughly 400 FAA employees, impacting safety inspectors and air traffic control, despite claims that no "critical safety" personnel were affected; this comes after a recent midair collision and amid declining public confidence in air travel safety.
FAA Staff Cuts Raise Aviation Safety Concerns
The Trump administration fired roughly 400 FAA employees, impacting safety inspectors and air traffic control, despite claims that no "critical safety" personnel were affected; this comes after a recent midair collision and amid declining public confidence in air travel safety.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Executive Order Seeks Greater White House Control Over Independent Agencies
President Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday giving the White House direct control over independent federal agencies, including the SEC, FTC, and FCC, to increase presidential authority over government operations and potentially limit congressionally approved funds, sparking criticism and ex...
Trump Executive Order Seeks Greater White House Control Over Independent Agencies
President Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday giving the White House direct control over independent federal agencies, including the SEC, FTC, and FCC, to increase presidential authority over government operations and potentially limit congressionally approved funds, sparking criticism and ex...
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48% Bias Score
Fed Minutes Reveal Inflation Concerns Over Trump's Policies
The Federal Reserve's January meeting minutes revealed concerns about rising inflation due to President Trump's proposed tariffs, leading to a cautious approach to interest rate cuts and a review of the central bank's policy framework.
Fed Minutes Reveal Inflation Concerns Over Trump's Policies
The Federal Reserve's January meeting minutes revealed concerns about rising inflation due to President Trump's proposed tariffs, leading to a cautious approach to interest rate cuts and a review of the central bank's policy framework.
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24% Bias Score
Ugandan Troop Deployment in Bunia Sparks Fear Amidst Ambiguous Role in DRC Conflict
Ugandan troops, participating in Operation Shujaa against the ADF, have arrived in Bunia, Ituri province, DRC, since February 17th, raising local fears despite official claims of collaboration with the DRC against the ADF. The deployment follows M23 and Rwandan advances, raising concerns of a renewe...
Ugandan Troop Deployment in Bunia Sparks Fear Amidst Ambiguous Role in DRC Conflict
Ugandan troops, participating in Operation Shujaa against the ADF, have arrived in Bunia, Ituri province, DRC, since February 17th, raising local fears despite official claims of collaboration with the DRC against the ADF. The deployment follows M23 and Rwandan advances, raising concerns of a renewe...
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36% Bias Score
Scholz Rejects Trump's Claim that Zelenskyy is a Dictator
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejected US President Donald Trump's claim that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a dictator, emphasizing Zelenskyy's democratic election and the legality of suspending elections during wartime; the UN and Ukrainian opposition also refuted Trump's statement.
Scholz Rejects Trump's Claim that Zelenskyy is a Dictator
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejected US President Donald Trump's claim that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a dictator, emphasizing Zelenskyy's democratic election and the legality of suspending elections during wartime; the UN and Ukrainian opposition also refuted Trump's statement.
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40% Bias Score
Musk's Misinformation Campaign Fuels German Election
Elon Musk, advisor to US President Trump, endorsed Germany's AfD party during its federal election campaign, spreading misinformation on X (formerly Twitter) regarding EU election interference and crime statistics; this amplified false claims and raises concerns about his influence.
Musk's Misinformation Campaign Fuels German Election
Elon Musk, advisor to US President Trump, endorsed Germany's AfD party during its federal election campaign, spreading misinformation on X (formerly Twitter) regarding EU election interference and crime statistics; this amplified false claims and raises concerns about his influence.
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16% Bias Score