February 2025
March 2025
Actor Gene Hackman Dies at 95
Actor Gene Hackman, known for roles in "The French Connection" and "Unforgiven," died at age 95; his body was found alongside his wife's and their dog's in their Santa Fe home.
Actor Gene Hackman Dies at 95
Actor Gene Hackman, known for roles in "The French Connection" and "Unforgiven," died at age 95; his body was found alongside his wife's and their dog's in their Santa Fe home.
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24% Bias Score
Oklahoma School Enrollment Policy Sparks Political and Legal Battle
Oklahoma's Republican-led state Board of Education approved a proposal requiring proof of citizenship for public school enrollment, prompting a political clash between Gov. Kevin Stitt, who opposes it, and state Superintendent Ryan Walters, who supports it, creating fear among undocumented immigrant...
Oklahoma School Enrollment Policy Sparks Political and Legal Battle
Oklahoma's Republican-led state Board of Education approved a proposal requiring proof of citizenship for public school enrollment, prompting a political clash between Gov. Kevin Stitt, who opposes it, and state Superintendent Ryan Walters, who supports it, creating fear among undocumented immigrant...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Administration Defies Court Order, Cancels Refugee Aid Contracts
A federal judge in Seattle blocked President Trump's effort to suspend the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, but the administration then canceled contracts with aid groups, prompting an emergency hearing on Monday.
Trump Administration Defies Court Order, Cancels Refugee Aid Contracts
A federal judge in Seattle blocked President Trump's effort to suspend the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, but the administration then canceled contracts with aid groups, prompting an emergency hearing on Monday.
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48% Bias Score
LA Fire Chief Appeals Dismissal After Deadly Fires
Following the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass dismissed Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, who is now appealing the decision, requiring a two-thirds council vote for reversal; the dismissal followed accusations of mismanagement during the fires and a public disagreement ...
LA Fire Chief Appeals Dismissal After Deadly Fires
Following the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass dismissed Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, who is now appealing the decision, requiring a two-thirds council vote for reversal; the dismissal followed accusations of mismanagement during the fires and a public disagreement ...
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36% Bias Score
Judge Halts Mass Firings in Trump-Musk Federal Workforce Reduction Plan
A US judge blocked mass firings within the federal government, part of a Trump-Musk plan to reduce the workforce, after lawsuits argued the firings were illegal; the move particularly impacted the NOAA, with hundreds of scientists dismissed, aligning with the conservative 'Project 2025' plan to dism...
Judge Halts Mass Firings in Trump-Musk Federal Workforce Reduction Plan
A US judge blocked mass firings within the federal government, part of a Trump-Musk plan to reduce the workforce, after lawsuits argued the firings were illegal; the move particularly impacted the NOAA, with hundreds of scientists dismissed, aligning with the conservative 'Project 2025' plan to dism...
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48% Bias Score
Tesla's China FSD Delay: A Geopolitical Bargaining Chip
Tesla's full self-driving (FSD) technology launch in China is delayed, potentially due to the Chinese government using it as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations with the United States, impacting Tesla's revenue and market share in its second-largest market.
Tesla's China FSD Delay: A Geopolitical Bargaining Chip
Tesla's full self-driving (FSD) technology launch in China is delayed, potentially due to the Chinese government using it as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations with the United States, impacting Tesla's revenue and market share in its second-largest market.
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60% Bias Score
Epstein Evidence List Released: DOJ Publishes Previously Unseen Files
The Department of Justice released previously unseen evidence from the Jeffrey Epstein case, including an "Evidence List" detailing items seized from his properties—such as a CD labeled "girl pics nude book 4," a bag of cash, and sexual paraphernalia—following concerns about withheld information.
Epstein Evidence List Released: DOJ Publishes Previously Unseen Files
The Department of Justice released previously unseen evidence from the Jeffrey Epstein case, including an "Evidence List" detailing items seized from his properties—such as a CD labeled "girl pics nude book 4," a bag of cash, and sexual paraphernalia—following concerns about withheld information.
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52% Bias Score
USAID Funding Cuts Jeopardize Global Health Initiatives
The U.S. State Department plans to end more than 90% of USAID contracts worldwide, saving a purported $58.2 billion, despite claims that critical health programs are spared; however, organizations like the Stop TB Partnership have already lost funding, impacting thousands of employees and jeopardizi...
USAID Funding Cuts Jeopardize Global Health Initiatives
The U.S. State Department plans to end more than 90% of USAID contracts worldwide, saving a purported $58.2 billion, despite claims that critical health programs are spared; however, organizations like the Stop TB Partnership have already lost funding, impacting thousands of employees and jeopardizi...
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52% Bias Score
Judge Rules Mass Firings of Federal Employees Likely Unlawful
A San Francisco federal judge ruled the Trump administration's mass firing of approximately 200,000 probationary federal employees likely unlawful, issuing a temporary restraining order against the Office of Personnel Management and granting relief to labor unions and organizations that sued to stop...
Judge Rules Mass Firings of Federal Employees Likely Unlawful
A San Francisco federal judge ruled the Trump administration's mass firing of approximately 200,000 probationary federal employees likely unlawful, issuing a temporary restraining order against the Office of Personnel Management and granting relief to labor unions and organizations that sued to stop...
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40% Bias Score
Israeli Military Report Reveals Intelligence Failures in Hamas Attack
An Israeli military report details intelligence failures and operational shortcomings that led to significant casualties and the taking of hostages during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, resulting in approximately 1200 deaths and 251 hostages.
Israeli Military Report Reveals Intelligence Failures in Hamas Attack
An Israeli military report details intelligence failures and operational shortcomings that led to significant casualties and the taking of hostages during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, resulting in approximately 1200 deaths and 251 hostages.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Actions, AI Disruption, and Nestle Investigation Dominate February News
February 2024 saw President Trump impose tariffs on several countries, hold talks with Vladimir Putin raising European and Ukrainian concerns, and request $500 billion in concessions from Ukraine which was rejected; meanwhile, China's DeepSeek disrupted the AI market, France hosted an AI summit, and...
Trump's Actions, AI Disruption, and Nestle Investigation Dominate February News
February 2024 saw President Trump impose tariffs on several countries, hold talks with Vladimir Putin raising European and Ukrainian concerns, and request $500 billion in concessions from Ukraine which was rejected; meanwhile, China's DeepSeek disrupted the AI market, France hosted an AI summit, and...
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40% Bias Score
Congolese Refugees Risk Lives Swimming to Burundi to Escape M23
Hundreds of Congolese civilians are swimming across the Ruzizi River into Burundi to escape fighting between the M23 rebel group and the Congolese army, facing perilous conditions and risking their lives; one mother lost her seven-month-old child to illness after crossing.
Congolese Refugees Risk Lives Swimming to Burundi to Escape M23
Hundreds of Congolese civilians are swimming across the Ruzizi River into Burundi to escape fighting between the M23 rebel group and the Congolese army, facing perilous conditions and risking their lives; one mother lost her seven-month-old child to illness after crossing.
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44% Bias Score