March 2025
April 2025
EU Economic Opportunities Amidst US Policy Shift
BNP Paribas' chief economist, Isabelle Mateos y Lago, analyzes the global economic impact of US policies, highlighting opportunities for the EU to strengthen its economic position amidst uncertainty while addressing challenges in regulation and sustainable practices.
EU Economic Opportunities Amidst US Policy Shift
BNP Paribas' chief economist, Isabelle Mateos y Lago, analyzes the global economic impact of US policies, highlighting opportunities for the EU to strengthen its economic position amidst uncertainty while addressing challenges in regulation and sustainable practices.
Progress
40% Bias Score
UNHRC Accused of Hypocrisy, Israel Withdraws
Pro-Israel journalist Luai Ahmed accused the UN Human Rights Council of hypocrisy for focusing on Israel while ignoring major humanitarian crises in Yemen, Sudan, and Syria, prompting Israel's withdrawal from the UNHRC.
UNHRC Accused of Hypocrisy, Israel Withdraws
Pro-Israel journalist Luai Ahmed accused the UN Human Rights Council of hypocrisy for focusing on Israel while ignoring major humanitarian crises in Yemen, Sudan, and Syria, prompting Israel's withdrawal from the UNHRC.
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52% Bias Score
India Criticizes China's African Investment Model Amidst Contradictory Evidence
India's foreign minister criticized China's investment model in Africa as "extractive," contrasting it with India's approach; however, this narrative is contradicted by African leaders and IMF data showing China accounts for only 11% of Africa's external debt, while India has provided over $12 billi...
India Criticizes China's African Investment Model Amidst Contradictory Evidence
India's foreign minister criticized China's investment model in Africa as "extractive," contrasting it with India's approach; however, this narrative is contradicted by African leaders and IMF data showing China accounts for only 11% of Africa's external debt, while India has provided over $12 billi...
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52% Bias Score
DOGE's Inflated Savings Claims Under Scrutiny
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) drastically overstated its federal cost savings, initially claiming $55 billion, revised to $65 billion, but independently verified at only about $2.3 billion due to data errors and misleading methodologies.
DOGE's Inflated Savings Claims Under Scrutiny
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) drastically overstated its federal cost savings, initially claiming $55 billion, revised to $65 billion, but independently verified at only about $2.3 billion due to data errors and misleading methodologies.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Soft Robotic Hand Offers Intuitive Control for Amputees
Researchers at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) and Imperial College London developed a soft robotic prosthetic hand controlled by decoding spinal motoneuron activity and finger coordination patterns, enabling more intuitive control and complex movements.
Soft Robotic Hand Offers Intuitive Control for Amputees
Researchers at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) and Imperial College London developed a soft robotic prosthetic hand controlled by decoding spinal motoneuron activity and finger coordination patterns, enabling more intuitive control and complex movements.
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52% Bias Score
Federal Agencies Mandate Weekly Employee Productivity Reports
U.S. federal agencies are mandating weekly reports from employees detailing five work accomplishments, a policy seemingly influenced by Elon Musk's Tesla practices, raising concerns about employee privacy and potential for misuse of data.
Federal Agencies Mandate Weekly Employee Productivity Reports
U.S. federal agencies are mandating weekly reports from employees detailing five work accomplishments, a policy seemingly influenced by Elon Musk's Tesla practices, raising concerns about employee privacy and potential for misuse of data.
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48% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Ends Amid Ramadan, Uncertainty
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ends today, with ongoing uncertainty about a second phase; Ramadan begins for Muslims; Egyptian-mediated talks started Thursday, weeks behind schedule.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Ends Amid Ramadan, Uncertainty
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ends today, with ongoing uncertainty about a second phase; Ramadan begins for Muslims; Egyptian-mediated talks started Thursday, weeks behind schedule.
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24% Bias Score
Employee Disengagement Crisis: The Rise of 'Emotional Salaries'
A study by MyPerfectResume reveals that 79% of U.S. workers are disengaged due to insufficient compensation and lack of recognition, impacting productivity and retention; employers are exploring "emotional salaries"—non-monetary benefits—to improve employee well-being and engagement.
Employee Disengagement Crisis: The Rise of 'Emotional Salaries'
A study by MyPerfectResume reveals that 79% of U.S. workers are disengaged due to insufficient compensation and lack of recognition, impacting productivity and retention; employers are exploring "emotional salaries"—non-monetary benefits—to improve employee well-being and engagement.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Japan Seeks to Heal G7 Rift After Trump-Zelenskyy Dispute
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba pledged to prevent division within the G7 following a highly publicized argument between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy in Washington on Friday, expressing concern that the dispute could hinder peace efforts in Ukraine.
Japan Seeks to Heal G7 Rift After Trump-Zelenskyy Dispute
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba pledged to prevent division within the G7 following a highly publicized argument between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy in Washington on Friday, expressing concern that the dispute could hinder peace efforts in Ukraine.
Progress
36% Bias Score
US Government Shutdown Looms Amidst Congressional Budget Dispute
A potential US government shutdown looms on March 14th due to budget disagreements between Democrats and Republicans. Republicans, controlling Congress, suggest a short-term funding extension with potential modifications, while Democrats accuse them of prioritizing President Trump's wishes over bipa...
US Government Shutdown Looms Amidst Congressional Budget Dispute
A potential US government shutdown looms on March 14th due to budget disagreements between Democrats and Republicans. Republicans, controlling Congress, suggest a short-term funding extension with potential modifications, while Democrats accuse them of prioritizing President Trump's wishes over bipa...
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56% Bias Score
Climate Change Forces Iditarod Relocation, Highlights Challenges to Dogsledding Races"
Due to insufficient snow caused by rising temperatures, the Iditarod dogsled race was moved from Anchorage to Fairbanks, Alaska; the John Beargrease marathon was canceled; and other races have faced similar challenges, underscoring climate change's impact on winter sports.
Climate Change Forces Iditarod Relocation, Highlights Challenges to Dogsledding Races"
Due to insufficient snow caused by rising temperatures, the Iditarod dogsled race was moved from Anchorage to Fairbanks, Alaska; the John Beargrease marathon was canceled; and other races have faced similar challenges, underscoring climate change's impact on winter sports.
Progress
32% Bias Score
U.S. Measles Outbreak: High Contagiousness and Declining Vaccination Rates
A measles outbreak across nine U.S. states, including a fatal case in Texas, underscores the virus's high contagiousness (R0 12-18) and the impact of declining vaccination rates (92.7% kindergarten coverage in 2023-24, up from 95.2% in 2019-20).
U.S. Measles Outbreak: High Contagiousness and Declining Vaccination Rates
A measles outbreak across nine U.S. states, including a fatal case in Texas, underscores the virus's high contagiousness (R0 12-18) and the impact of declining vaccination rates (92.7% kindergarten coverage in 2023-24, up from 95.2% in 2019-20).
Progress
36% Bias Score