March 2025
April 2025
CMA Closes Microsoft-OpenAI Investigation
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) ended its investigation into Microsoft and OpenAI's partnership, concluding that Microsoft's significant influence doesn't constitute full control, preventing a merger review. This decision followed a year-long probe and a change in CMA leadership, pr...
CMA Closes Microsoft-OpenAI Investigation
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) ended its investigation into Microsoft and OpenAI's partnership, concluding that Microsoft's significant influence doesn't constitute full control, preventing a merger review. This decision followed a year-long probe and a change in CMA leadership, pr...
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64% Bias Score
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Administration's Foreign Aid Freeze
The Supreme Court partially sided with non-profit groups challenging the Trump administration's freeze on billions in foreign aid, refusing to further delay the release of funds, but leaving the specific timing for lower courts to decide.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Administration's Foreign Aid Freeze
The Supreme Court partially sided with non-profit groups challenging the Trump administration's freeze on billions in foreign aid, refusing to further delay the release of funds, but leaving the specific timing for lower courts to decide.
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44% Bias Score
Ecuador Police Raid Highlights Urgent Need for US Aid in Drug Trafficking Fight
In Guayaquil, Ecuador, a police raid targeting drug traffickers netted one arrest, 150 grams of cocaine, and two small explosives; however, an undercover officer's plea for US assistance highlights the dire need for more resources to combat the extensive drug trade fueling violence and migration.
Ecuador Police Raid Highlights Urgent Need for US Aid in Drug Trafficking Fight
In Guayaquil, Ecuador, a police raid targeting drug traffickers netted one arrest, 150 grams of cocaine, and two small explosives; however, an undercover officer's plea for US assistance highlights the dire need for more resources to combat the extensive drug trade fueling violence and migration.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Grants One-Month Auto Tariff Exemption to Mexico and Canada
President Trump granted a one-month exemption on auto tariffs for Mexico and Canada, at the request of the Big Three automakers, before implementing reciprocal global tariffs on April 2; Canada opposes any tariffs, while the exemption could lead to increased US auto production.
Trump Grants One-Month Auto Tariff Exemption to Mexico and Canada
President Trump granted a one-month exemption on auto tariffs for Mexico and Canada, at the request of the Big Three automakers, before implementing reciprocal global tariffs on April 2; Canada opposes any tariffs, while the exemption could lead to increased US auto production.
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48% Bias Score
French Student Antisemitism Poll Reveals Alarming Acceptance Rates
An Ifop poll reveals that 50% of French middle and high school students have heard antisemitic remarks, with 26% finding at least one acceptable; the study, commissioned by the Crif, surveyed 2,000 students from February 7-12, highlighting a concerning normalization of antisemitism among French yout...
French Student Antisemitism Poll Reveals Alarming Acceptance Rates
An Ifop poll reveals that 50% of French middle and high school students have heard antisemitic remarks, with 26% finding at least one acceptable; the study, commissioned by the Crif, surveyed 2,000 students from February 7-12, highlighting a concerning normalization of antisemitism among French yout...
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36% Bias Score
VA Plans 80,000 Job Cuts Amidst Trump Administration Reorganization
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut over 80,000 jobs by August 2024, returning staffing levels to 2019, impacting veteran care and aligning with the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency initiative; this is despite bipartisan support for the agency and concerns raise...
VA Plans 80,000 Job Cuts Amidst Trump Administration Reorganization
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut over 80,000 jobs by August 2024, returning staffing levels to 2019, impacting veteran care and aligning with the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency initiative; this is despite bipartisan support for the agency and concerns raise...
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60% Bias Score
US, Israel Reject Arab Gaza Reconstruction Plan
The US and Israel rejected an Arab plan for Gaza's post-war reconstruction, which proposes a temporary administration by independent experts and international peacekeeping forces, unlike President Trump's plan for US control and permanent resettlement of its population, prompting concerns about pote...
US, Israel Reject Arab Gaza Reconstruction Plan
The US and Israel rejected an Arab plan for Gaza's post-war reconstruction, which proposes a temporary administration by independent experts and international peacekeeping forces, unlike President Trump's plan for US control and permanent resettlement of its population, prompting concerns about pote...
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52% Bias Score
US Grants Canada Temporary Tariff Exemption Amid Trade Dispute
On March 5th, the US temporarily exempted Canadian automakers from 25% tariffs for one month due to economic concerns, while maintaining tariffs on other goods amid a trade dispute with Canada and Mexico over alleged insufficient action against fentanyl trafficking, leading to retaliatory tariffs an...
US Grants Canada Temporary Tariff Exemption Amid Trade Dispute
On March 5th, the US temporarily exempted Canadian automakers from 25% tariffs for one month due to economic concerns, while maintaining tariffs on other goods amid a trade dispute with Canada and Mexico over alleged insufficient action against fentanyl trafficking, leading to retaliatory tariffs an...
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40% Bias Score
Greece Faces No-Confidence Vote Over Deadly Train Crash
A no-confidence vote against Greece's government is underway due to its handling of a deadly February 2023 train crash that killed 57, following massive public protests demanding accountability for the disaster, with the vote expected to be held on Friday.
Greece Faces No-Confidence Vote Over Deadly Train Crash
A no-confidence vote against Greece's government is underway due to its handling of a deadly February 2023 train crash that killed 57, following massive public protests demanding accountability for the disaster, with the vote expected to be held on Friday.
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40% Bias Score
FIFA Announces First-Ever World Cup Final Halftime Show
FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced a halftime show for the 2026 men's World Cup final, partnering with Global Citizen and Coldplay, marking the first time in the tournament's history, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026.
FIFA Announces First-Ever World Cup Final Halftime Show
FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced a halftime show for the 2026 men's World Cup final, partnering with Global Citizen and Coldplay, marking the first time in the tournament's history, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026.
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12% Bias Score
EU Ministers Call for Stronger Cyber Defense Cooperation Amid Rising Threats
Poland's Minister of Digital Affairs highlighted the need for increased military-civilian cooperation in cybersecurity to confront daily threats, as the EU prepares to discuss a €800 billion defense plan that will indirectly address cyber threats.
EU Ministers Call for Stronger Cyber Defense Cooperation Amid Rising Threats
Poland's Minister of Digital Affairs highlighted the need for increased military-civilian cooperation in cybersecurity to confront daily threats, as the EU prepares to discuss a €800 billion defense plan that will indirectly address cyber threats.
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36% Bias Score
Germany's €500 Billion Stimulus: Growth Potential and Debt Risks
Germany plans a €500 billion investment in infrastructure and defense, projected to boost GDP growth by up to 1 percent annually until 2027, but will increase public debt and potentially interest rates, according to economists.
Germany's €500 Billion Stimulus: Growth Potential and Debt Risks
Germany plans a €500 billion investment in infrastructure and defense, projected to boost GDP growth by up to 1 percent annually until 2027, but will increase public debt and potentially interest rates, according to economists.
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36% Bias Score