March 2025
April 2025
2025 US Winter: Record Southern Snowfall, Unusually Mild North
The 2025 US winter saw a dramatic weather inversion: record snowfall in the South (Louisiana's Grand Coteau saw 13.4 inches) disrupted infrastructure and emergency services, while the North experienced unusually mild conditions, delaying events like the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon due to lack ...
2025 US Winter: Record Southern Snowfall, Unusually Mild North
The 2025 US winter saw a dramatic weather inversion: record snowfall in the South (Louisiana's Grand Coteau saw 13.4 inches) disrupted infrastructure and emergency services, while the North experienced unusually mild conditions, delaying events like the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon due to lack ...
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28% Bias Score
Russia Offers to Mediate US-Iran Disputes
Russia offered to mediate between the US and Iran, following a request from President Trump, to resolve disputes including Iran's nuclear program and support for anti-American groups; Israel is giving mediators more time to secure a ceasefire with Hamas; and Canada is imposing retaliatory tariffs on...
Russia Offers to Mediate US-Iran Disputes
Russia offered to mediate between the US and Iran, following a request from President Trump, to resolve disputes including Iran's nuclear program and support for anti-American groups; Israel is giving mediators more time to secure a ceasefire with Hamas; and Canada is imposing retaliatory tariffs on...
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40% Bias Score
Police Officer Fatally Shoots Suspect During Arrest in Nuremberg
In Nuremberg, Germany, a police officer shot and killed a 38-year-old man during an arrest for suspected assault; the incident is under investigation by the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office to determine if the use of force was justified.
Police Officer Fatally Shoots Suspect During Arrest in Nuremberg
In Nuremberg, Germany, a police officer shot and killed a 38-year-old man during an arrest for suspected assault; the incident is under investigation by the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office to determine if the use of force was justified.
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40% Bias Score
Canada's EV Tariff Impacts Volvo EX30 Production
Canada imposed a 100 percent tariff on Chinese-made EVs in October 2024, affecting Volvo's EX30; Volvo shifted production to Belgium, causing a temporary shortage but maintaining current prices.
Canada's EV Tariff Impacts Volvo EX30 Production
Canada imposed a 100 percent tariff on Chinese-made EVs in October 2024, affecting Volvo's EX30; Volvo shifted production to Belgium, causing a temporary shortage but maintaining current prices.
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40% Bias Score
Lebanon, Saudi Arabia Agree on Israeli Withdrawal, Arms Control
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's visit to Saudi Arabia resulted in a joint statement calling for Israeli troop withdrawal from Lebanon, affirming the Lebanese state's sole right to possess arms, and exploring the resumption of Lebanese imports to Saudi Arabia and Saudi tourism to Lebanon. This follo...
Lebanon, Saudi Arabia Agree on Israeli Withdrawal, Arms Control
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's visit to Saudi Arabia resulted in a joint statement calling for Israeli troop withdrawal from Lebanon, affirming the Lebanese state's sole right to possess arms, and exploring the resumption of Lebanese imports to Saudi Arabia and Saudi tourism to Lebanon. This follo...
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32% Bias Score
Australian Blood Donor Saves Millions of Babies
James Harrison, an Australian man, died at age 88; his 1,173 blood plasma donations over six decades saved an estimated 2.4 million babies from hemolytic disease due to his rare anti-D antibody, highlighting the critical need for blood donors.
Australian Blood Donor Saves Millions of Babies
James Harrison, an Australian man, died at age 88; his 1,173 blood plasma donations over six decades saved an estimated 2.4 million babies from hemolytic disease due to his rare anti-D antibody, highlighting the critical need for blood donors.
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28% Bias Score
COP16 Reaches \$200 Billion Biodiversity Funding Agreement
The COP16 biodiversity summit in Rome reached a crucial agreement committing \$200 billion annually by 2030 for conservation, including \$20 billion for developing nations (rising to \$30 billion by 2030), although a new fund to improve access was delayed until 2028.
COP16 Reaches \$200 Billion Biodiversity Funding Agreement
The COP16 biodiversity summit in Rome reached a crucial agreement committing \$200 billion annually by 2030 for conservation, including \$20 billion for developing nations (rising to \$30 billion by 2030), although a new fund to improve access was delayed until 2028.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Develops New Allergy Vaccine as Early Pollen Season Looms
A new birch pollen allergy vaccine is under development in Russia, potentially offering relief to 20-35% of the population who suffer from pollen allergies; an unusually warm winter may cause an early start to the pollen season in 2024.
Russia Develops New Allergy Vaccine as Early Pollen Season Looms
A new birch pollen allergy vaccine is under development in Russia, potentially offering relief to 20-35% of the population who suffer from pollen allergies; an unusually warm winter may cause an early start to the pollen season in 2024.
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32% Bias Score
Biopesticide Phytalix Boosts Rice Yields, Combats Devastating Disease
Ascribe Bio's Phytalix biopesticide, derived from soil microbes, combats Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB) in rice, increasing yields by up to 30% in Indian field trials, offering a sustainable alternative to harmful chemical and antibiotic treatments.
Biopesticide Phytalix Boosts Rice Yields, Combats Devastating Disease
Ascribe Bio's Phytalix biopesticide, derived from soil microbes, combats Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB) in rice, increasing yields by up to 30% in Indian field trials, offering a sustainable alternative to harmful chemical and antibiotic treatments.
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56% Bias Score
Notre-Dame de Bétharram Admits Responsibility for Child Sexual Abuse, Announces Compensation Fund and Inquiry
The Notre-Dame de Bétharram religious congregation in France admitted responsibility for past sexual abuse of children at its school and announced a new compensation fund and an independent inquiry to address over 150 complaints, most of which are time-barred.
Notre-Dame de Bétharram Admits Responsibility for Child Sexual Abuse, Announces Compensation Fund and Inquiry
The Notre-Dame de Bétharram religious congregation in France admitted responsibility for past sexual abuse of children at its school and announced a new compensation fund and an independent inquiry to address over 150 complaints, most of which are time-barred.
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36% Bias Score
Beavers' Economic Impact: Millions Saved by Natural Flood Control
European beaver populations are demonstrating significant economic benefits by naturally mitigating flood risks and improving water quality, saving governments millions of euros in infrastructure costs and highlighting the ecological and economic value of their dam-building.
Beavers' Economic Impact: Millions Saved by Natural Flood Control
European beaver populations are demonstrating significant economic benefits by naturally mitigating flood risks and improving water quality, saving governments millions of euros in infrastructure costs and highlighting the ecological and economic value of their dam-building.
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44% Bias Score
Austria Halts Family Reunification for Asylum Seekers
Austria's new coalition government, formed by the ÖVP, SPÖ, and Neos, will immediately suspend family reunification for asylum seekers, citing concerns about overstrained public services, despite potential conflicts with EU law.
Austria Halts Family Reunification for Asylum Seekers
Austria's new coalition government, formed by the ÖVP, SPÖ, and Neos, will immediately suspend family reunification for asylum seekers, citing concerns about overstrained public services, despite potential conflicts with EU law.
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52% Bias Score