March 2025
April 2025
Online Hate Targets Families of South Korea Plane Crash Victims
A South Korean plane crash on December 29th, 2023, resulted in the deaths of 179 passengers; eight people were arrested for spreading online hate speech against the victims' families, prompting a discussion of the societal factors fueling this behavior, and the need for stronger regulations.
Online Hate Targets Families of South Korea Plane Crash Victims
A South Korean plane crash on December 29th, 2023, resulted in the deaths of 179 passengers; eight people were arrested for spreading online hate speech against the victims' families, prompting a discussion of the societal factors fueling this behavior, and the need for stronger regulations.
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20% Bias Score
Weakened US Security Guarantee Forces Europe to Reassess Nuclear Deterrence
Amidst President Trump's NATO skepticism and pro-Kremlin stance, Europe faces a weakened US security guarantee, necessitating a reassessment of its nuclear deterrence strategy, particularly concerning the divergent approaches of France and the UK.
Weakened US Security Guarantee Forces Europe to Reassess Nuclear Deterrence
Amidst President Trump's NATO skepticism and pro-Kremlin stance, Europe faces a weakened US security guarantee, necessitating a reassessment of its nuclear deterrence strategy, particularly concerning the divergent approaches of France and the UK.
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44% Bias Score
Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration's Transfer of Migrants to Guantanamo Bay
Civil rights attorneys filed a federal lawsuit to halt the Trump administration's transfer of 10 migrants to Guantanamo Bay, citing inhumane conditions and constitutional violations, based on statements from former detainees detailing abuse and inadequate care.
Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration's Transfer of Migrants to Guantanamo Bay
Civil rights attorneys filed a federal lawsuit to halt the Trump administration's transfer of 10 migrants to Guantanamo Bay, citing inhumane conditions and constitutional violations, based on statements from former detainees detailing abuse and inadequate care.
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52% Bias Score
Romania: Mass Protests After Election Annulment
Tens of thousands protested in Bucharest on March 1st against Romania's government, demanding the reinstatement of pro-Russia presidential candidate Călin Georgescu after the Constitutional Court annulled last year's election results, citing Russian interference; the largely far-right demonstration ...
Romania: Mass Protests After Election Annulment
Tens of thousands protested in Bucharest on March 1st against Romania's government, demanding the reinstatement of pro-Russia presidential candidate Călin Georgescu after the Constitutional Court annulled last year's election results, citing Russian interference; the largely far-right demonstration ...
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56% Bias Score
UK Grants Ukraine .74 Billion Euro Defense Loan
Following a White House disagreement, the UK granted Ukraine a .74 billion Euro defense loan, funded by frozen Russian assets, demonstrating continued support amid ongoing conflict; President Zelenskyy plans to use the funds for domestic arms production.
UK Grants Ukraine .74 Billion Euro Defense Loan
Following a White House disagreement, the UK granted Ukraine a .74 billion Euro defense loan, funded by frozen Russian assets, demonstrating continued support amid ongoing conflict; President Zelenskyy plans to use the funds for domestic arms production.
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40% Bias Score
Life Sentence for Murder of Alice Ruggles by Obsessive Ex-Boyfriend
Alice Ruggles, a 24-year-old Sky broadcaster, was stabbed to death by her obsessive ex-boyfriend, Trimaan Dhillon, in Gateshead in October; Dhillon, who ignored a police warning, was jailed for life with a minimum of 22 years.
Life Sentence for Murder of Alice Ruggles by Obsessive Ex-Boyfriend
Alice Ruggles, a 24-year-old Sky broadcaster, was stabbed to death by her obsessive ex-boyfriend, Trimaan Dhillon, in Gateshead in October; Dhillon, who ignored a police warning, was jailed for life with a minimum of 22 years.
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24% Bias Score
Israel Threatens Syria Intervention to Protect Druze Community
Following clashes between Syrian forces and Druze militias in Jaramana, Syria, resulting in casualties, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened military intervention if the Syrian regime harms the Druze community, citing Israel's commitment to protecting its Druze population and those in the...
Israel Threatens Syria Intervention to Protect Druze Community
Following clashes between Syrian forces and Druze militias in Jaramana, Syria, resulting in casualties, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened military intervention if the Syrian regime harms the Druze community, citing Israel's commitment to protecting its Druze population and those in the...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Orders New Lumber Import Probe, Threatening Further Tariffs
President Trump ordered a new trade investigation into US lumber imports, potentially imposing additional tariffs on top of existing duties on Canadian softwood lumber and threatened tariffs on all Canadian and Mexican goods, citing national security concerns and aiming to increase domestic lumber p...
Trump Orders New Lumber Import Probe, Threatening Further Tariffs
President Trump ordered a new trade investigation into US lumber imports, potentially imposing additional tariffs on top of existing duties on Canadian softwood lumber and threatened tariffs on all Canadian and Mexican goods, citing national security concerns and aiming to increase domestic lumber p...
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52% Bias Score
Syria's Ramadan: Inconsistent Enforcement of New Restrictions
In post-Assad Syria, the interim government's request for restaurants and coffee shops to close during Ramadan's daytime hours, punishable by up to three months jail, has resulted in inconsistent enforcement, with some businesses opening discreetly while others remain closed, marking a shift from pr...
Syria's Ramadan: Inconsistent Enforcement of New Restrictions
In post-Assad Syria, the interim government's request for restaurants and coffee shops to close during Ramadan's daytime hours, punishable by up to three months jail, has resulted in inconsistent enforcement, with some businesses opening discreetly while others remain closed, marking a shift from pr...
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48% Bias Score
Mysterious Illness Outbreak in DRC Causes 60 Deaths
At least 60 deaths and over 1,000 cases of a mysterious illness have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Equateur province, with 141 cases in Basankusu and 12 in Bolamba, where preliminary tests show malaria in over half of patients, but the exact cause is still under investigation b...
Mysterious Illness Outbreak in DRC Causes 60 Deaths
At least 60 deaths and over 1,000 cases of a mysterious illness have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Equateur province, with 141 cases in Basankusu and 12 in Bolamba, where preliminary tests show malaria in over half of patients, but the exact cause is still under investigation b...
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20% Bias Score
Duda's Washington Visit Ends in Diplomatic Snub
Polish President Andrzej Duda's highly anticipated meeting with US President Trump on February 22, 2025, ended abruptly after a 90-minute wait, resulting in a brief encounter at CPAC, rather than the expected White House reception, causing significant diplomatic fallout and highlighting Poland's com...
Duda's Washington Visit Ends in Diplomatic Snub
Polish President Andrzej Duda's highly anticipated meeting with US President Trump on February 22, 2025, ended abruptly after a 90-minute wait, resulting in a brief encounter at CPAC, rather than the expected White House reception, causing significant diplomatic fallout and highlighting Poland's com...
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44% Bias Score
New Jersey Man Arrested for Murder After Fleeing to Mexico
Christopher Blevins, 45, of New Jersey, was arrested in San Diego on January 13th for the July 24th murder of his girlfriend, Laura Hughes, 50, whose body was found in a New Jersey forest; he fled to Mexico after the murder but was extradited back to New Jersey to face charges.
New Jersey Man Arrested for Murder After Fleeing to Mexico
Christopher Blevins, 45, of New Jersey, was arrested in San Diego on January 13th for the July 24th murder of his girlfriend, Laura Hughes, 50, whose body was found in a New Jersey forest; he fled to Mexico after the murder but was extradited back to New Jersey to face charges.
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36% Bias Score