February 2025
March 2025
Judge Rejects AP's Bid for White House Access
A US federal judge temporarily denied Associated Press's request to regain full access to the White House after being barred for refusing to use the administration's new name for the Gulf of Mexico, while acknowledging potential free speech concerns and scheduling a hearing for March 20.
Judge Rejects AP's Bid for White House Access
A US federal judge temporarily denied Associated Press's request to regain full access to the White House after being barred for refusing to use the administration's new name for the Gulf of Mexico, while acknowledging potential free speech concerns and scheduling a hearing for March 20.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Singer Roberta Flack Dies at 88
Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack died Monday at age 88 at her home, surrounded by family, after a long career marked by iconic romantic songs and outspoken social activism.
Singer Roberta Flack Dies at 88
Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack died Monday at age 88 at her home, surrounded by family, after a long career marked by iconic romantic songs and outspoken social activism.
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20% Bias Score
Pakistan's Idle Gwadar Airport: A CPEC Paradox
Pakistan's $240 million Gwadar International Airport, completed in October 2024 and funded by China, remains unopened, highlighting the disparity between large-scale infrastructure projects and the impoverished local population's unmet needs amid a decades-long Baloch insurgency.
Pakistan's Idle Gwadar Airport: A CPEC Paradox
Pakistan's $240 million Gwadar International Airport, completed in October 2024 and funded by China, remains unopened, highlighting the disparity between large-scale infrastructure projects and the impoverished local population's unmet needs amid a decades-long Baloch insurgency.
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60% Bias Score
EU Invests in Greenland to Reduce China's Raw Material Dominance
The European Union is investing €94 million in Greenland's mining sector to secure access to critical raw materials, reducing its dependence on China and addressing geopolitical vulnerabilities; however, environmental and social concerns remain.
EU Invests in Greenland to Reduce China's Raw Material Dominance
The European Union is investing €94 million in Greenland's mining sector to secure access to critical raw materials, reducing its dependence on China and addressing geopolitical vulnerabilities; however, environmental and social concerns remain.
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40% Bias Score
EU Food Safety Regulations, Not Tariffs, Limit US Agri-Food Exports
Donald Trump's complaints about the €18 billion US agri-food trade deficit with the EU are largely unfounded, as differing food safety regulations, consumer preferences, and production methods are the main obstacles, not tariffs, limiting US agricultural exports to Europe.
EU Food Safety Regulations, Not Tariffs, Limit US Agri-Food Exports
Donald Trump's complaints about the €18 billion US agri-food trade deficit with the EU are largely unfounded, as differing food safety regulations, consumer preferences, and production methods are the main obstacles, not tariffs, limiting US agricultural exports to Europe.
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40% Bias Score
Judge Rejects AP's Challenge to White House Media Ban
A federal judge temporarily rejected Associated Press's challenge to the White House's media ban stemming from AP's refusal to use President Trump's new name for the Gulf of Mexico; a hearing is set for March 20th.
Judge Rejects AP's Challenge to White House Media Ban
A federal judge temporarily rejected Associated Press's challenge to the White House's media ban stemming from AP's refusal to use President Trump's new name for the Gulf of Mexico; a hearing is set for March 20th.
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40% Bias Score
Transgender Oscar Nominee to Attend Academy Awards Amidst Controversy
Despite a social media controversy involving resurfaced offensive comments, Karla Sofía Gascón, the first openly transgender Oscar nominee in an acting category, will attend the Academy Awards; Netflix, following standard practice for studios, is covering her expenses; her presence comes despite the...
Transgender Oscar Nominee to Attend Academy Awards Amidst Controversy
Despite a social media controversy involving resurfaced offensive comments, Karla Sofía Gascón, the first openly transgender Oscar nominee in an acting category, will attend the Academy Awards; Netflix, following standard practice for studios, is covering her expenses; her presence comes despite the...
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52% Bias Score
Bangladesh Delegation Visits China Amidst Tensions with India
A 22-member Bangladeshi delegation, including representatives from various political parties and civil society, is visiting China for 10 days to improve relations amid rising tensions with India over the extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina; China is Bangladesh's largest trading partner and ar...
Bangladesh Delegation Visits China Amidst Tensions with India
A 22-member Bangladeshi delegation, including representatives from various political parties and civil society, is visiting China for 10 days to improve relations amid rising tensions with India over the extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina; China is Bangladesh's largest trading partner and ar...
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44% Bias Score
Climate Change Buries Ancient Saharan City
In Mauritania, the ancient city of Chinguetti, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is being buried by encroaching desert sands due to climate change, forcing residents to abandon their homes and jeopardizing its historical libraries.
Climate Change Buries Ancient Saharan City
In Mauritania, the ancient city of Chinguetti, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is being buried by encroaching desert sands due to climate change, forcing residents to abandon their homes and jeopardizing its historical libraries.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Announces Major Economic Deals with Russia, Proposes European Troops in Ukraine
Donald Trump announced major economic deals with Russia, including potential solutions to the Ukraine conflict within weeks, and stated his support for sending European troops to Ukraine for peacekeeping. He also plans to restart the Keystone XL pipeline despite environmental concerns.
Trump Announces Major Economic Deals with Russia, Proposes European Troops in Ukraine
Donald Trump announced major economic deals with Russia, including potential solutions to the Ukraine conflict within weeks, and stated his support for sending European troops to Ukraine for peacekeeping. He also plans to restart the Keystone XL pipeline despite environmental concerns.
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52% Bias Score
UN Security Council Passes Neutral Resolution on Ukraine Conflict
The UN Security Council passed a neutral US-drafted resolution on the Ukraine conflict on February 24th, 2025, urging a swift end to the conflict, with 10 votes in favor (including Russia and China) and 5 European nations abstaining, highlighting a significant shift in global attitudes towards the w...
UN Security Council Passes Neutral Resolution on Ukraine Conflict
The UN Security Council passed a neutral US-drafted resolution on the Ukraine conflict on February 24th, 2025, urging a swift end to the conflict, with 10 votes in favor (including Russia and China) and 5 European nations abstaining, highlighting a significant shift in global attitudes towards the w...
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56% Bias Score
Merz Faces Pressure for Concessions in German Coalition Talks
Following the German Bundestag elections, CDU/CSU's strong showing necessitates coalition talks with the SPD, despite significant policy differences. The SPD demands higher wages, pension improvements, and substantial investments, while the Union faces internal debate over relaxing the Schuldenbrems...
Merz Faces Pressure for Concessions in German Coalition Talks
Following the German Bundestag elections, CDU/CSU's strong showing necessitates coalition talks with the SPD, despite significant policy differences. The SPD demands higher wages, pension improvements, and substantial investments, while the Union faces internal debate over relaxing the Schuldenbrems...
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40% Bias Score