March 2025
April 2025
B.C. Budget Projects Significant Losses Due to US Tariffs
British Columbia's budget, released hours after the US imposed tariffs on Canadian exports, forecasts a $1.7-$3.4 billion annual revenue loss for the next three years, resulting in a larger deficit, slower economic growth (0.3%), 45,000 job losses by 2029, and increased debt; the budget prioritizes ...
B.C. Budget Projects Significant Losses Due to US Tariffs
British Columbia's budget, released hours after the US imposed tariffs on Canadian exports, forecasts a $1.7-$3.4 billion annual revenue loss for the next three years, resulting in a larger deficit, slower economic growth (0.3%), 45,000 job losses by 2029, and increased debt; the budget prioritizes ...
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48% Bias Score
Arab Nations Propose \$50 Billion Gaza Reconstruction Plan
Arab nations presented a \$50 billion, five-year Gaza reconstruction plan to the EU and US, aiming to counter a controversial US proposal to relocate Gazans, focusing on housing, infrastructure, and reconciliation talks.
Arab Nations Propose \$50 Billion Gaza Reconstruction Plan
Arab nations presented a \$50 billion, five-year Gaza reconstruction plan to the EU and US, aiming to counter a controversial US proposal to relocate Gazans, focusing on housing, infrastructure, and reconciliation talks.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs Spark Canada-U.S. Protests
Canadian protests erupted in Vancouver and Ottawa against President Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian goods and 10% on energy, straining personal relationships and highlighting broader economic consequences; demonstrators shared personal anecdotes illustrating the human cost.
Trump Tariffs Spark Canada-U.S. Protests
Canadian protests erupted in Vancouver and Ottawa against President Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian goods and 10% on energy, straining personal relationships and highlighting broader economic consequences; demonstrators shared personal anecdotes illustrating the human cost.
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48% Bias Score
Zelensky Offers Peace Talks with Russia, Says Trump
President Trump announced on March 4th, 2025, receiving a letter from Ukrainian President Zelensky expressing readiness to negotiate peace with Russia and sign a previously stalled minerals agreement, despite a recent contentious White House meeting.
Zelensky Offers Peace Talks with Russia, Says Trump
President Trump announced on March 4th, 2025, receiving a letter from Ukrainian President Zelensky expressing readiness to negotiate peace with Russia and sign a previously stalled minerals agreement, despite a recent contentious White House meeting.
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76% Bias Score
Trump's Confrontational Congress Address
Six weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump delivered a 100-minute address to Congress, marked by attacks on his predecessor Joe Biden and the Democrats, prioritizing domestic policy over international issues like the war in Ukraine and trade disputes with Canada and Mexico, while also re...
Trump's Confrontational Congress Address
Six weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump delivered a 100-minute address to Congress, marked by attacks on his predecessor Joe Biden and the Democrats, prioritizing domestic policy over international issues like the war in Ukraine and trade disputes with Canada and Mexico, while also re...
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48% Bias Score
Hamburg Police Investigate 15 Officers for Right-Wing Extremism
Hamburg police are investigating 15 officers for using right-wing extremist and racist messages in chats following raids on March 4th that uncovered evidence; disciplinary proceedings are underway.
Hamburg Police Investigate 15 Officers for Right-Wing Extremism
Hamburg police are investigating 15 officers for using right-wing extremist and racist messages in chats following raids on March 4th that uncovered evidence; disciplinary proceedings are underway.
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28% Bias Score
Germany to Increase Defense Spending and Invest in Infrastructure Amid Ukraine Conflict
Following exploratory talks, Germany's governing coalition aims to increase defense spending beyond 1 percent of GDP and invest 500 billion Euros in infrastructure, demonstrating its commitment to supporting Ukraine and bolstering its domestic economy while facing criticism for increasing national d...
Germany to Increase Defense Spending and Invest in Infrastructure Amid Ukraine Conflict
Following exploratory talks, Germany's governing coalition aims to increase defense spending beyond 1 percent of GDP and invest 500 billion Euros in infrastructure, demonstrating its commitment to supporting Ukraine and bolstering its domestic economy while facing criticism for increasing national d...
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44% Bias Score
Surge in Asylum Appeals Overwhelms German Courts
Southwest German administrative courts faced a 46% rise in asylum appeals in 2024 (12,755 cases), exceeding 2023's 7,257 and 2022's 8,766, due to faster processing by the BAMF; despite this, Baden-Württemberg's processing time dropped to 7.9 months (from 17.4 in 2022), second fastest in Germany.
Surge in Asylum Appeals Overwhelms German Courts
Southwest German administrative courts faced a 46% rise in asylum appeals in 2024 (12,755 cases), exceeding 2023's 7,257 and 2022's 8,766, due to faster processing by the BAMF; despite this, Baden-Württemberg's processing time dropped to 7.9 months (from 17.4 in 2022), second fastest in Germany.
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44% Bias Score
US Orders Chevron Out of Venezuela, Sparking Oil Price Concerns
The Venezuelan government rejected the US request for Chevron to cease operations in Venezuela by April 3rd, 2025, anticipating higher oil prices; the US decision is linked to election concerns and immigration agreements, impacting 200,000 barrels of daily oil production.
US Orders Chevron Out of Venezuela, Sparking Oil Price Concerns
The Venezuelan government rejected the US request for Chevron to cease operations in Venezuela by April 3rd, 2025, anticipating higher oil prices; the US decision is linked to election concerns and immigration agreements, impacting 200,000 barrels of daily oil production.
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40% Bias Score
Starmer's Win: A Warning from Scholz and Albanese
Keir Starmer's Labour Party won the 2024 UK election using a "small target" strategy, similar to Olaf Scholz and Anthony Albanese, but their subsequent governance struggles and declining approval ratings serve as a warning.
Starmer's Win: A Warning from Scholz and Albanese
Keir Starmer's Labour Party won the 2024 UK election using a "small target" strategy, similar to Olaf Scholz and Anthony Albanese, but their subsequent governance struggles and declining approval ratings serve as a warning.
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44% Bias Score
EU Defense Lobbying Surges 40% Amid Ukraine War
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the top 10 EU defense firms significantly increased their lobbying budgets in Brussels by 40 percent in 2023, reaching between €5.5 million and €6.7 million, to influence EU defense spending and policy.
EU Defense Lobbying Surges 40% Amid Ukraine War
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the top 10 EU defense firms significantly increased their lobbying budgets in Brussels by 40 percent in 2023, reaching between €5.5 million and €6.7 million, to influence EU defense spending and policy.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Declares "America is Back," Announces Aggressive Tariffs and Territorial Claims
In a lengthy address to Congress, President Trump declared "America is back," citing a letter from Ukraine's president expressing support for a resource and security agreement, and claiming significant cost savings from advisor Elon Musk's efforts while implementing aggressive tariffs and asserting ...
Trump Declares "America is Back," Announces Aggressive Tariffs and Territorial Claims
In a lengthy address to Congress, President Trump declared "America is back," citing a letter from Ukraine's president expressing support for a resource and security agreement, and claiming significant cost savings from advisor Elon Musk's efforts while implementing aggressive tariffs and asserting ...
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56% Bias Score