February 2025
March 2025
US Deports 177 Venezuelan Migrants from Guantanamo Bay
On Thursday, September 7, 2023, the US deported 177 Venezuelan migrants from Guantanamo Bay to Honduras for subsequent transfer to Venezuela via a Conviasa flight, nearly emptying the base; the Venezuelan government requested the repatriation, and Honduras facilitated the transfer.
US Deports 177 Venezuelan Migrants from Guantanamo Bay
On Thursday, September 7, 2023, the US deported 177 Venezuelan migrants from Guantanamo Bay to Honduras for subsequent transfer to Venezuela via a Conviasa flight, nearly emptying the base; the Venezuelan government requested the repatriation, and Honduras facilitated the transfer.
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48% Bias Score
Hong Kong's Democratic Party to Dissolve Amidst China Crackdown
Hong Kong's Democratic Party, once the city's largest opposition group, plans to dissolve following China's crackdown on dissent after the 2019 protests, with the "patriots law" barring it from elections.
Hong Kong's Democratic Party to Dissolve Amidst China Crackdown
Hong Kong's Democratic Party, once the city's largest opposition group, plans to dissolve following China's crackdown on dissent after the 2019 protests, with the "patriots law" barring it from elections.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's First Month Back: A Catalog of Falsehoods
President Trump made numerous false statements in his first month back in office, including inflating the cost of condoms for Gaza to $100 million, falsely claiming Ukraine started the war with Russia, and repeating his claims of election fraud.
Trump's First Month Back: A Catalog of Falsehoods
President Trump made numerous false statements in his first month back in office, including inflating the cost of condoms for Gaza to $100 million, falsely claiming Ukraine started the war with Russia, and repeating his claims of election fraud.
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44% Bias Score
Hamas Violates Ceasefire Agreement: Incorrect Body Delivered
Following a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, that killed 1,200 and resulted in 251 hostages, Israel announced that one of the four bodies delivered by Hamas was not Shiri Bibas, a 32-year-old hostage; the Israeli army confirmed that the bodies of her two children were among the remains delivered, bu...
Hamas Violates Ceasefire Agreement: Incorrect Body Delivered
Following a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, that killed 1,200 and resulted in 251 hostages, Israel announced that one of the four bodies delivered by Hamas was not Shiri Bibas, a 32-year-old hostage; the Israeli army confirmed that the bodies of her two children were among the remains delivered, bu...
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60% Bias Score
Walmart Forecasts Slower Growth Amid Inflation and Tariff Concerns
Walmart projects slower sales and profit growth in 2025 due to inflation and tariffs, impacting investor confidence and potentially signaling broader retail instability; the company expects 4% sales and 5.5% profit growth this year, but this is below investor expectations.
Walmart Forecasts Slower Growth Amid Inflation and Tariff Concerns
Walmart projects slower sales and profit growth in 2025 due to inflation and tariffs, impacting investor confidence and potentially signaling broader retail instability; the company expects 4% sales and 5.5% profit growth this year, but this is below investor expectations.
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40% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia Designates First Dark Sky Parks in Middle East
Saudi Arabia's AlUla Manara and AlGharameel Nature Reserves were named the Middle East's first Dark Sky Parks in November 2023, promoting astrotourism and preserving the night sky, a move that aligns with growing global interest in sustainable tourism and cultural heritage preservation.
Saudi Arabia Designates First Dark Sky Parks in Middle East
Saudi Arabia's AlUla Manara and AlGharameel Nature Reserves were named the Middle East's first Dark Sky Parks in November 2023, promoting astrotourism and preserving the night sky, a move that aligns with growing global interest in sustainable tourism and cultural heritage preservation.
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40% Bias Score
Western Companies' Return to Russia: Challenges and Uncertainties
Over 1000 Western companies exited Russia after the 2022 invasion, incurring $107 billion in losses; the potential return of some depends on easing sanctions and overcoming various challenges, including reputational risks and a changed market landscape.
Western Companies' Return to Russia: Challenges and Uncertainties
Over 1000 Western companies exited Russia after the 2022 invasion, incurring $107 billion in losses; the potential return of some depends on easing sanctions and overcoming various challenges, including reputational risks and a changed market landscape.
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36% Bias Score
US Demands Access to Ukraine's Minerals, Prompting Tensions
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz urged Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to negotiate access to Ukraine's mineral resources, a proposal Zelenskyy rejected, escalating tensions amid broader disagreements and accusations between Zelenskyy and Donald Trump.
US Demands Access to Ukraine's Minerals, Prompting Tensions
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz urged Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to negotiate access to Ukraine's mineral resources, a proposal Zelenskyy rejected, escalating tensions amid broader disagreements and accusations between Zelenskyy and Donald Trump.
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52% Bias Score
NASA Averts Widespread Layoffs, but 900 Employees Depart
NASA avoided broad layoffs, instead using performance-based cuts and a deferred resignation program where ~900 of its ~18,000 employees left; concerns remain about intellectual property and project impacts.
NASA Averts Widespread Layoffs, but 900 Employees Depart
NASA avoided broad layoffs, instead using performance-based cuts and a deferred resignation program where ~900 of its ~18,000 employees left; concerns remain about intellectual property and project impacts.
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48% Bias Score
X's Valuation Rebounds Amidst Musk's Political Alignment and Controversies
Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter, might reach its $44 billion purchase price again, driven by returning major advertisers like Amazon and Apple, a successful bond sale, and a potential stake in Musk's xAI; this is despite significant controversies and challenges.
X's Valuation Rebounds Amidst Musk's Political Alignment and Controversies
Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter, might reach its $44 billion purchase price again, driven by returning major advertisers like Amazon and Apple, a successful bond sale, and a potential stake in Musk's xAI; this is despite significant controversies and challenges.
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48% Bias Score
Germany's Election: Economic Stagnation, International Hostility, and the Rise of the Far-Right
Germany holds crucial elections amid economic stagnation, a hostile international context due to Trump's return, and a rising far-right; the CDU is projected to win but faces challenges in forming a stable government for needed reforms.
Germany's Election: Economic Stagnation, International Hostility, and the Rise of the Far-Right
Germany holds crucial elections amid economic stagnation, a hostile international context due to Trump's return, and a rising far-right; the CDU is projected to win but faces challenges in forming a stable government for needed reforms.
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48% Bias Score
NY Prison Workers Indicted on Murder in Inmate's Death
Six prison workers in New York were indicted on murder charges for the death of Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate beaten while handcuffed at Marcy Correctional Facility; body camera footage showed the attack, sparking outrage and highlighting the facility's history of violence and abuse.
NY Prison Workers Indicted on Murder in Inmate's Death
Six prison workers in New York were indicted on murder charges for the death of Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate beaten while handcuffed at Marcy Correctional Facility; body camera footage showed the attack, sparking outrage and highlighting the facility's history of violence and abuse.
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24% Bias Score