February 2025
March 2025
Bosnian Serb Leader Dodik Sentenced to Prison for Defying High Representative
A Bosnian court sentenced Serb leader Milorad Dodik to one year in prison and banned him from office for six years for defying the UN's High Representative; this fueled concerns about the fragile stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkans.
Bosnian Serb Leader Dodik Sentenced to Prison for Defying High Representative
A Bosnian court sentenced Serb leader Milorad Dodik to one year in prison and banned him from office for six years for defying the UN's High Representative; this fueled concerns about the fragile stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkans.
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40% Bias Score
Brain-Computer Interface Enables Nonverbal Child to Make Popcorn, Spurring Wider Accessibility
Eight-year-old Clifford Lester, a nonverbal child with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita and bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria, used brain-computer interface (BCI) technology to make popcorn by imagining a smile, highlighting a $30 million investment to expand this technology's access to childre...
Brain-Computer Interface Enables Nonverbal Child to Make Popcorn, Spurring Wider Accessibility
Eight-year-old Clifford Lester, a nonverbal child with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita and bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria, used brain-computer interface (BCI) technology to make popcorn by imagining a smile, highlighting a $30 million investment to expand this technology's access to childre...
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52% Bias Score
Oral Bacteria Linked to Cognitive Function in Older Adults
A study of 115 individuals over 50 found a correlation between oral bacteria and cognitive function; higher Neisseria levels linked to better memory, while higher Porphyromonas (linked to periodontitis) correlated with poorer cognitive function, suggesting potential for early dementia detection thro...
Oral Bacteria Linked to Cognitive Function in Older Adults
A study of 115 individuals over 50 found a correlation between oral bacteria and cognitive function; higher Neisseria levels linked to better memory, while higher Porphyromonas (linked to periodontitis) correlated with poorer cognitive function, suggesting potential for early dementia detection thro...
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36% Bias Score
National Bank's Q1 Profit Soars Despite Rising Loan Loss Provisions
National Bank of Canada reported an 8 percent increase in first-quarter profit to $997 million, exceeding analyst expectations due to strong capital markets and wealth management performance, despite a rise in loan loss provisions to $254 million; the acquisition of Canadian Western Bank expands the...
National Bank's Q1 Profit Soars Despite Rising Loan Loss Provisions
National Bank of Canada reported an 8 percent increase in first-quarter profit to $997 million, exceeding analyst expectations due to strong capital markets and wealth management performance, despite a rise in loan loss provisions to $254 million; the acquisition of Canadian Western Bank expands the...
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36% Bias Score
False Claim: Zelenskyy Bans Truth Social in Ukraine
A false claim that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy banned Truth Social from Ukraine spread on social media; however, the Ukrainian government confirmed that Truth Social was never available in the country, debunking the claim.
False Claim: Zelenskyy Bans Truth Social in Ukraine
A false claim that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy banned Truth Social from Ukraine spread on social media; however, the Ukrainian government confirmed that Truth Social was never available in the country, debunking the claim.
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24% Bias Score
China Conducts Unscheduled Military Drills off Taiwan
China conducted unscheduled military exercises 40 nautical miles southwest of Taiwan, involving 32 military aircraft, 22 of which crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, prompting condemnation from Taiwan and raising regional tensions; a Chinese cargo ship was also seized by Taiwan for suspected unde...
China Conducts Unscheduled Military Drills off Taiwan
China conducted unscheduled military exercises 40 nautical miles southwest of Taiwan, involving 32 military aircraft, 22 of which crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, prompting condemnation from Taiwan and raising regional tensions; a Chinese cargo ship was also seized by Taiwan for suspected unde...
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44% Bias Score
Rheinmetall Rides European Defense Spending Boom
Rheinmetall, a German defense contractor, is experiencing significant growth due to increased demand spurred by the Ukraine war and rising European defense spending, securing billions in contracts and expanding its production capacity.
Rheinmetall Rides European Defense Spending Boom
Rheinmetall, a German defense contractor, is experiencing significant growth due to increased demand spurred by the Ukraine war and rising European defense spending, securing billions in contracts and expanding its production capacity.
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60% Bias Score
Ukraine, U.S. Reach Preliminary Minerals Deal; Security Guarantees Unclear
Ukraine and the U.S. reached a preliminary agreement on a minerals deal, with the U.S. supporting Ukraine's efforts to obtain security guarantees, but not offering any itself; Ukraine will contribute 50% of proceeds from natural resources to a jointly controlled fund.
Ukraine, U.S. Reach Preliminary Minerals Deal; Security Guarantees Unclear
Ukraine and the U.S. reached a preliminary agreement on a minerals deal, with the U.S. supporting Ukraine's efforts to obtain security guarantees, but not offering any itself; Ukraine will contribute 50% of proceeds from natural resources to a jointly controlled fund.
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44% Bias Score
US Consumer Confidence Plummets Amid Inflation and Trade Policy Fears
Plummeting US consumer confidence, reaching its lowest since 2021, is driven by inflation fears and anxiety over Trump's trade policies; this is evidenced by the Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index and the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index, both showing steeper declines than...
US Consumer Confidence Plummets Amid Inflation and Trade Policy Fears
Plummeting US consumer confidence, reaching its lowest since 2021, is driven by inflation fears and anxiety over Trump's trade policies; this is evidenced by the Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index and the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index, both showing steeper declines than...
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40% Bias Score
Romanian Presidential Candidate Arrested Amidst Campaign Finance Investigation
Pro-Russian Romanian far-right presidential candidate Călin Georgescu was arrested in Bucharest on March 1, 2025, while on his way to file his candidacy for the upcoming May 4th election, amidst an ongoing investigation into his campaign financing and alleged Russian interference.
Romanian Presidential Candidate Arrested Amidst Campaign Finance Investigation
Pro-Russian Romanian far-right presidential candidate Călin Georgescu was arrested in Bucharest on March 1, 2025, while on his way to file his candidacy for the upcoming May 4th election, amidst an ongoing investigation into his campaign financing and alleged Russian interference.
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56% Bias Score
Pope Francis's Condition Critical but Stable; Continues Gaza Outreach
Doctors reported Pope Francis's condition as critical but stable on Wednesday morning, recovering from double pneumonia without new respiratory issues; blood tests revealed early kidney failure, yet he continues essential work and daily calls to Gaza's Holy Family Community.
Pope Francis's Condition Critical but Stable; Continues Gaza Outreach
Doctors reported Pope Francis's condition as critical but stable on Wednesday morning, recovering from double pneumonia without new respiratory issues; blood tests revealed early kidney failure, yet he continues essential work and daily calls to Gaza's Holy Family Community.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's CDU/SPD Coalition Talks Begin Amidst AfD Rise and International Tensions
After Germany's recent federal election, CDU/CSU leader Friedrich Merz and newly elected SPD parliamentary leader Lars Klingbeil are initiating coalition talks to form a government, facing challenges from the far-right AfD's gains and differing policy stances on defense, immigration, energy, and the...
Germany's CDU/SPD Coalition Talks Begin Amidst AfD Rise and International Tensions
After Germany's recent federal election, CDU/CSU leader Friedrich Merz and newly elected SPD parliamentary leader Lars Klingbeil are initiating coalition talks to form a government, facing challenges from the far-right AfD's gains and differing policy stances on defense, immigration, energy, and the...
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48% Bias Score