February 2025
March 2025
Asteroid 2024 YR4 Impact Probability Revised Downward
Asteroid 2024 YR4, initially posing a 3.1% chance of hitting Earth in 2032, now has a 0.28% chance of impact, with a 1% chance of hitting the Moon instead; this highlights the constant, largely unnoticed influx of space debris near Earth, some of which holds significant scientific value.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 Impact Probability Revised Downward
Asteroid 2024 YR4, initially posing a 3.1% chance of hitting Earth in 2032, now has a 0.28% chance of impact, with a 1% chance of hitting the Moon instead; this highlights the constant, largely unnoticed influx of space debris near Earth, some of which holds significant scientific value.
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56% Bias Score
Future of Germany's Development Ministry Uncertain Amidst Election Debate
Germany's development ministry (BMZ) faces potential abolition after the upcoming election, with the FDP and AfD advocating for its elimination and budget cuts, while the SPD, Greens, and Left Party support its continuation, highlighting its unique role in global social justice and long-term develop...
Future of Germany's Development Ministry Uncertain Amidst Election Debate
Germany's development ministry (BMZ) faces potential abolition after the upcoming election, with the FDP and AfD advocating for its elimination and budget cuts, while the SPD, Greens, and Left Party support its continuation, highlighting its unique role in global social justice and long-term develop...
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Football's European Success: A 2018 Strategy's Impact
The Netherlands' rise to sixth in the UEFA coefficient rankings is attributed to a 2018 strategy shift, including a system allowing Eredivisie clubs to request a weekend off during crucial European weeks; this unique approach is now being emulated by other countries.
Dutch Football's European Success: A 2018 Strategy's Impact
The Netherlands' rise to sixth in the UEFA coefficient rankings is attributed to a 2018 strategy shift, including a system allowing Eredivisie clubs to request a weekend off during crucial European weeks; this unique approach is now being emulated by other countries.
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40% Bias Score
Merz's Stance on Israel Could Reshape German Foreign Policy
Germany and Israel mark 60 years of diplomatic relations amid challenges, with CDU leader Friedrich Merz advocating for stronger support of Israel and criticizing Germany's financial aid to Palestinians.
Merz's Stance on Israel Could Reshape German Foreign Policy
Germany and Israel mark 60 years of diplomatic relations amid challenges, with CDU leader Friedrich Merz advocating for stronger support of Israel and criticizing Germany's financial aid to Palestinians.
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60% Bias Score
Aging Population: A \$9 Trillion Opportunity Businesses Are Missing
By 2050, 2.1 billion people globally will be 60+, creating a massive demographic shift impacting economies and workforces; businesses ignoring this "longevity economy" risk significant disadvantages.
Aging Population: A \$9 Trillion Opportunity Businesses Are Missing
By 2050, 2.1 billion people globally will be 60+, creating a massive demographic shift impacting economies and workforces; businesses ignoring this "longevity economy" risk significant disadvantages.
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32% Bias Score
Pennsylvania Hospital Shooting Leaves One Officer Dead, Five Injured
On Saturday, a gunman, Diogenes Archangel Ortiz, 49, killed a police officer and injured at least five others, including three medical staff, at UPMC Memorial Hospital near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, before being shot dead by authorities.
Pennsylvania Hospital Shooting Leaves One Officer Dead, Five Injured
On Saturday, a gunman, Diogenes Archangel Ortiz, 49, killed a police officer and injured at least five others, including three medical staff, at UPMC Memorial Hospital near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, before being shot dead by authorities.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Administration Demands Weekly Accomplishment Reports from Federal Workers or Resignation
On Saturday, federal employees received emails demanding a list of their weekly accomplishments or face resignation, a move orchestrated by Elon Musk and the Trump administration as part of their cost-cutting efforts that has already led to thousands of firings across various agencies.
Trump Administration Demands Weekly Accomplishment Reports from Federal Workers or Resignation
On Saturday, federal employees received emails demanding a list of their weekly accomplishments or face resignation, a move orchestrated by Elon Musk and the Trump administration as part of their cost-cutting efforts that has already led to thousands of firings across various agencies.
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52% Bias Score
Argentine President Investigated in Cryptocurrency Scam
Argentine President Javier Milei is under investigation for his alleged involvement in a cryptocurrency scam, "$Libra", which he promoted on social media, causing significant financial losses for many investors after its value plummeted; the scandal has damaged his credibility but he retains conside...
Argentine President Investigated in Cryptocurrency Scam
Argentine President Javier Milei is under investigation for his alleged involvement in a cryptocurrency scam, "$Libra", which he promoted on social media, causing significant financial losses for many investors after its value plummeted; the scandal has damaged his credibility but he retains conside...
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52% Bias Score
Matar Guilty of Attempted Murder in Rushdie Stabbing
Hadi Matar was found guilty of attempted murder for stabbing Salman Rushdie in August 2022, causing severe injuries; the attack is linked to the 1989 fatwa against Rushdie for his novel "The Satanic Verses.
Matar Guilty of Attempted Murder in Rushdie Stabbing
Hadi Matar was found guilty of attempted murder for stabbing Salman Rushdie in August 2022, causing severe injuries; the attack is linked to the 1989 fatwa against Rushdie for his novel "The Satanic Verses.
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32% Bias Score
Intense Reaction to Death Penalty Opinion Piece Reveals Societal Shift
An opinion piece advocating the death penalty for terrorists elicited hundreds of emotional responses, many suggesting extreme forms of execution, revealing a societal shift towards accepting violence and raising concerns about the erosion of moral values and national identity.
Intense Reaction to Death Penalty Opinion Piece Reveals Societal Shift
An opinion piece advocating the death penalty for terrorists elicited hundreds of emotional responses, many suggesting extreme forms of execution, revealing a societal shift towards accepting violence and raising concerns about the erosion of moral values and national identity.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Two Virginia Beach Police Officers Fatally Shot During Traffic Stop
Virginia Beach Police officers Christopher Reese and Cameron Girvin were fatally shot Friday night during a traffic stop by John McCoy, who was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound; the incident is under investigation.
Two Virginia Beach Police Officers Fatally Shot During Traffic Stop
Virginia Beach Police officers Christopher Reese and Cameron Girvin were fatally shot Friday night during a traffic stop by John McCoy, who was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound; the incident is under investigation.
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48% Bias Score
Musk Demands Justification of Work from Federal Employees
Elon Musk, via X, demanded federal employees justify their work by Monday or face resignation; the OPM sent a similar email requesting a five-bullet summary of work completed by Monday at 11:59 p.m. ET to over 3 million federal employees, but without an explicit resignation threat; union president E...
Musk Demands Justification of Work from Federal Employees
Elon Musk, via X, demanded federal employees justify their work by Monday or face resignation; the OPM sent a similar email requesting a five-bullet summary of work completed by Monday at 11:59 p.m. ET to over 3 million federal employees, but without an explicit resignation threat; union president E...
Progress
40% Bias Score