February 2025
March 2025
Increased Physical Activity Linked to Lower Risk of Neuropsychiatric Diseases
A study of over 73,000 adults found a correlation between increased physical activity, of any intensity, and a lower risk of developing neuropsychiatric diseases such as anxiety, depression, and dementia; the research, presented at the American Academy of Neurology meeting, suggests even light exerc...
Increased Physical Activity Linked to Lower Risk of Neuropsychiatric Diseases
A study of over 73,000 adults found a correlation between increased physical activity, of any intensity, and a lower risk of developing neuropsychiatric diseases such as anxiety, depression, and dementia; the research, presented at the American Academy of Neurology meeting, suggests even light exerc...
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40% Bias Score
Increased Physical Activity Linked to Lower Neuropsychiatric Disease Risk
A study of more than 73,000 adults found a correlation between increased physical activity and lower risk of neuropsychiatric diseases such as anxiety, depression, and dementia, regardless of exercise intensity; the research is slated to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology meeting in A...
Increased Physical Activity Linked to Lower Neuropsychiatric Disease Risk
A study of more than 73,000 adults found a correlation between increased physical activity and lower risk of neuropsychiatric diseases such as anxiety, depression, and dementia, regardless of exercise intensity; the research is slated to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology meeting in A...
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40% Bias Score
Alberta Faces $5.2 Billion Deficit Amidst US Trade War Fears
Facing a potential trade war with the U.S. and lower energy prices, Alberta projects a $5.2-billion deficit for 2025-2026, despite introducing a $1.2-billion tax cut, increasing its contingency fund to $4 billion to offset potential tariff impacts.
Alberta Faces $5.2 Billion Deficit Amidst US Trade War Fears
Facing a potential trade war with the U.S. and lower energy prices, Alberta projects a $5.2-billion deficit for 2025-2026, despite introducing a $1.2-billion tax cut, increasing its contingency fund to $4 billion to offset potential tariff impacts.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Backs UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands Deal
US President Trump indicated support for a deal transferring the Chagos Islands' sovereignty to Mauritius, including a 140-year lease of the Diego Garcia military base at British taxpayers' expense, despite concerns from some US allies and internal political challenges within the US.
Trump Backs UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands Deal
US President Trump indicated support for a deal transferring the Chagos Islands' sovereignty to Mauritius, including a 140-year lease of the Diego Garcia military base at British taxpayers' expense, despite concerns from some US allies and internal political challenges within the US.
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48% Bias Score
Europe's Democracy Index: Mixed Results Amidst Global Decline
The 2024 Economist Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index shows a slight global weakening of democracy, with mixed results in Europe: Western Europe recovered pre-pandemic levels, while Eastern Europe saw a slight decline; Portugal upgraded to a 'full democracy,' while France downgraded to an 'imperfec...
Europe's Democracy Index: Mixed Results Amidst Global Decline
The 2024 Economist Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index shows a slight global weakening of democracy, with mixed results in Europe: Western Europe recovered pre-pandemic levels, while Eastern Europe saw a slight decline; Portugal upgraded to a 'full democracy,' while France downgraded to an 'imperfec...
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32% Bias Score
Charles Invites Trump to Britain Amidst Annexation Threats
King Charles III invited Donald Trump to Britain for a state visit, prompting criticism from a Canadian MP concerned about Trump's repeated calls for Canadian annexation and the potential impact on Canadian sovereignty; the invitation was delivered by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a Whi...
Charles Invites Trump to Britain Amidst Annexation Threats
King Charles III invited Donald Trump to Britain for a state visit, prompting criticism from a Canadian MP concerned about Trump's repeated calls for Canadian annexation and the potential impact on Canadian sovereignty; the invitation was delivered by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a Whi...
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56% Bias Score
Clashes in Bukavu Leave 11 Dead
Clashes erupted in Bukavu, DR Congo, during a rebel rally on October 6, resulting in at least 11 deaths and 60 injuries, according to AFP; the M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, recently seized the city. The Congolese government and the rebels blame each other for the violence.
Clashes in Bukavu Leave 11 Dead
Clashes erupted in Bukavu, DR Congo, during a rebel rally on October 6, resulting in at least 11 deaths and 60 injuries, according to AFP; the M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, recently seized the city. The Congolese government and the rebels blame each other for the violence.
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40% Bias Score
BBC Apologizes for Flaws in Gaza Documentary
The BBC apologized for "serious flaws" in its Gaza documentary, "Gaza: How to Survive a War Zone", which was pulled after it emerged the 13-year-old narrator was the son of a Hamas official; the BBC and production company admitted failures to disclose this connection, leading to a reputational crisi...
BBC Apologizes for Flaws in Gaza Documentary
The BBC apologized for "serious flaws" in its Gaza documentary, "Gaza: How to Survive a War Zone", which was pulled after it emerged the 13-year-old narrator was the son of a Hamas official; the BBC and production company admitted failures to disclose this connection, leading to a reputational crisi...
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48% Bias Score
ARC Suspends $870,000 Grant Amidst Controversy Over Academic's Speech
Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah's $870,000 Australian Research Council grant was suspended pending investigation after the education minister raised concerns about her speech at an anti-racism symposium and alleged non-compliance with grant conditions, prompting debate over academic freedom versus public fun...
ARC Suspends $870,000 Grant Amidst Controversy Over Academic's Speech
Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah's $870,000 Australian Research Council grant was suspended pending investigation after the education minister raised concerns about her speech at an anti-racism symposium and alleged non-compliance with grant conditions, prompting debate over academic freedom versus public fun...
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56% Bias Score
EU Farmers Oppose Fertilizer Tariffs, Citing Food Security Concerns
Copa-Cogeca, the EU's largest farmers' association, opposes the European Commission's proposed tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilizers, fearing negative impacts on European agricultural production and food security starting July 1, 2025; Fertilizers Europe supports the tariffs.
EU Farmers Oppose Fertilizer Tariffs, Citing Food Security Concerns
Copa-Cogeca, the EU's largest farmers' association, opposes the European Commission's proposed tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilizers, fearing negative impacts on European agricultural production and food security starting July 1, 2025; Fertilizers Europe supports the tariffs.
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44% Bias Score
Republicans Seek Budget Change to Avoid Paying for Tax Cut Extension
Senate Republicans are considering changing the budget scoring method to avoid paying for extending the 2017 tax cuts, which cost \$4.6 trillion over 10 years, potentially setting a precedent for future budget decisions and raising concerns about increased national debt.
Republicans Seek Budget Change to Avoid Paying for Tax Cut Extension
Senate Republicans are considering changing the budget scoring method to avoid paying for extending the 2017 tax cuts, which cost \$4.6 trillion over 10 years, potentially setting a precedent for future budget decisions and raising concerns about increased national debt.
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48% Bias Score
Canada to Seize Russian Cargo Plane for Ukraine Aid
Canada is preparing to seize a Russian Antonov AN-124 cargo plane in Toronto to fund Ukraine, despite potential legal challenges from the plane's owner, Volga-Dneper, and threats of retaliation from Russia; the plane's current operational status is unknown.
Canada to Seize Russian Cargo Plane for Ukraine Aid
Canada is preparing to seize a Russian Antonov AN-124 cargo plane in Toronto to fund Ukraine, despite potential legal challenges from the plane's owner, Volga-Dneper, and threats of retaliation from Russia; the plane's current operational status is unknown.
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40% Bias Score