February 2025
March 2025
Trump Administration Halts New York City Congestion Pricing
The Trump administration ended New York City's $9 congestion toll for most vehicles, reversing a program intended to reduce traffic and pollution in Manhattan, prompting a legal challenge by the city's transit authority.
Trump Administration Halts New York City Congestion Pricing
The Trump administration ended New York City's $9 congestion toll for most vehicles, reversing a program intended to reduce traffic and pollution in Manhattan, prompting a legal challenge by the city's transit authority.
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56% Bias Score
Mountain Ranges: Potential Reservoirs for Sustainable Hydrogen Energy
Geoscientists used computer simulations to identify the formation and location of underground hydrogen reservoirs in mountain ranges, formed by serpentinization during tectonic plate collisions; the Pyrenees could potentially supply energy for Toulouse.
Mountain Ranges: Potential Reservoirs for Sustainable Hydrogen Energy
Geoscientists used computer simulations to identify the formation and location of underground hydrogen reservoirs in mountain ranges, formed by serpentinization during tectonic plate collisions; the Pyrenees could potentially supply energy for Toulouse.
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44% Bias Score
Discovery of Tutmosis II's Tomb in Egypt
The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities announced the discovery of the tomb of Tutmosis II near Luxor's Valley of the Kings on February 18, 2025, marking the first ancient royal burial unearthed since Tutankhamun's in 1922. Although robbed, it contained artifacts confirming its identity and offering in...
Discovery of Tutmosis II's Tomb in Egypt
The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities announced the discovery of the tomb of Tutmosis II near Luxor's Valley of the Kings on February 18, 2025, marking the first ancient royal burial unearthed since Tutankhamun's in 1922. Although robbed, it contained artifacts confirming its identity and offering in...
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40% Bias Score
Rubiales Fined €10,800 for Non-Consensual Kiss at Women's World Cup Final
Following a non-consensual kiss of player Jennifer Hermoso during the Women's World Cup final, former RFEF president Luis Rubiales was fined €10,800, banned from contacting Hermoso for a year, and prohibited from approaching her within 200 meters; he was acquitted on coercion charges.
Rubiales Fined €10,800 for Non-Consensual Kiss at Women's World Cup Final
Following a non-consensual kiss of player Jennifer Hermoso during the Women's World Cup final, former RFEF president Luis Rubiales was fined €10,800, banned from contacting Hermoso for a year, and prohibited from approaching her within 200 meters; he was acquitted on coercion charges.
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60% Bias Score
Grok 3 Beta: Musk's AI Shows Unexpected Neutrality
Elon Musk's xAI released Grok 3 beta, a language model showing surprising neutrality on gendering and political issues, contrasting with Musk's past "anti-woke" statements; available on iOS and X, with a premium option.
Grok 3 Beta: Musk's AI Shows Unexpected Neutrality
Elon Musk's xAI released Grok 3 beta, a language model showing surprising neutrality on gendering and political issues, contrasting with Musk's past "anti-woke" statements; available on iOS and X, with a premium option.
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60% Bias Score
Arctic Amplification Drives Extreme Cold Waves in Turkey and North America
Turkey and parts of North America are experiencing extreme cold snaps with temperatures expected to reach -40°C in some US states and -20°C in Erzurum, Turkey, on Friday; experts link these events to Arctic amplification, a phenomenon where the Arctic warms four times faster than the global average,...
Arctic Amplification Drives Extreme Cold Waves in Turkey and North America
Turkey and parts of North America are experiencing extreme cold snaps with temperatures expected to reach -40°C in some US states and -20°C in Erzurum, Turkey, on Friday; experts link these events to Arctic amplification, a phenomenon where the Arctic warms four times faster than the global average,...
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20% Bias Score
Airbus Faces Production Challenges Amidst Hurricane Fallout and Supply Chain Issues
Hurricane damage in Florida to a CFM International supplier worsened the existing aircraft engine shortage, impacting Airbus's production; the company aims to increase production to 820 aircraft in 2025 from 766 in 2024, but this is below the pre-pandemic level and faces further uncertainty from pot...
Airbus Faces Production Challenges Amidst Hurricane Fallout and Supply Chain Issues
Hurricane damage in Florida to a CFM International supplier worsened the existing aircraft engine shortage, impacting Airbus's production; the company aims to increase production to 820 aircraft in 2025 from 766 in 2024, but this is below the pre-pandemic level and faces further uncertainty from pot...
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Left Party Doubles Support, Secures Bundestag Seat
Facing potential exclusion from the Bundestag in December 2024 due to low poll numbers, Germany's Left Party has seen its support double to around 6% in recent polls, securing its parliamentary presence; this follows a period of decline after the departure of prominent members and electoral setbacks...
Germany's Left Party Doubles Support, Secures Bundestag Seat
Facing potential exclusion from the Bundestag in December 2024 due to low poll numbers, Germany's Left Party has seen its support double to around 6% in recent polls, securing its parliamentary presence; this follows a period of decline after the departure of prominent members and electoral setbacks...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Proposes Federal Takeover of Washington, D.C., Despite Low Crime Rates
US President Donald Trump is advocating for a federal takeover of Washington, D.C., citing high crime and disorder, despite data indicating the lowest violent crime rate in 30 years. This action, supported by Republicans, would overturn D.C.'s home rule, eliminating its elected mayor and local gover...
Trump Proposes Federal Takeover of Washington, D.C., Despite Low Crime Rates
US President Donald Trump is advocating for a federal takeover of Washington, D.C., citing high crime and disorder, despite data indicating the lowest violent crime rate in 30 years. This action, supported by Republicans, would overturn D.C.'s home rule, eliminating its elected mayor and local gover...
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64% Bias Score
Pentagon to Cut Budget by 8% Annually, Prioritizing Domestic Missile Defense
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered a review for an 8% annual reduction of the Pentagon budget over five years, excluding certain areas, while potentially allocating $50 billion to a new missile defense system; this comes alongside a statement deeming Ukraine's full territorial restoratio...
Pentagon to Cut Budget by 8% Annually, Prioritizing Domestic Missile Defense
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered a review for an 8% annual reduction of the Pentagon budget over five years, excluding certain areas, while potentially allocating $50 billion to a new missile defense system; this comes alongside a statement deeming Ukraine's full territorial restoratio...
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40% Bias Score
EU Accused of Ignoring Vietnam's Human Rights Abuses Under EVFTA
The International Federation for Human Rights and the Vietnam Committee on Human Rights filed a complaint with the EU on February 4, alleging Vietnam's suppression of human rights defenders violates the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), prompting questions about the EU's commitment to using t...
EU Accused of Ignoring Vietnam's Human Rights Abuses Under EVFTA
The International Federation for Human Rights and the Vietnam Committee on Human Rights filed a complaint with the EU on February 4, alleging Vietnam's suppression of human rights defenders violates the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), prompting questions about the EU's commitment to using t...
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48% Bias Score
Grand Kartal Hotel Fire: 78 Dead, Fire Safety Violations Cited
A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, Turkey, on January 21, 2024, killed 78 people (36 children) due to numerous fire safety violations cited in a government report, including the lack of a sprinkler system, fire-resistant escape routes, and inadequate emergency planning.
Grand Kartal Hotel Fire: 78 Dead, Fire Safety Violations Cited
A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, Turkey, on January 21, 2024, killed 78 people (36 children) due to numerous fire safety violations cited in a government report, including the lack of a sprinkler system, fire-resistant escape routes, and inadequate emergency planning.
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36% Bias Score