March 2025
April 2025
German Defense Industry Boosts Production, Targeting Automotive Sector Amidst Rising European Military Spending
Facing economic downturn, German defense firms are expanding production, utilizing the struggling automotive sector's workforce and facilities to meet increased European military spending demands driven by the Ukraine conflict and pressure from the US, potentially boosting Germany's GDP.
German Defense Industry Boosts Production, Targeting Automotive Sector Amidst Rising European Military Spending
Facing economic downturn, German defense firms are expanding production, utilizing the struggling automotive sector's workforce and facilities to meet increased European military spending demands driven by the Ukraine conflict and pressure from the US, potentially boosting Germany's GDP.
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44% Bias Score
Vatican Modifies Stance on Gender-Affirming Care
The Vatican, in a recent speech by Cardinal Fernández, appeared to modify its stance on gender-affirming surgery, acknowledging "exceptional situations" involving severe dysphoria while maintaining its opposition to changing bodily-sexual identity.
Vatican Modifies Stance on Gender-Affirming Care
The Vatican, in a recent speech by Cardinal Fernández, appeared to modify its stance on gender-affirming surgery, acknowledging "exceptional situations" involving severe dysphoria while maintaining its opposition to changing bodily-sexual identity.
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60% Bias Score
Appeals Court Allows Trump to Fire Government Watchdog Head
A federal appeals court temporarily allowed President Trump to fire Hampton Dellinger, head of the Office of Special Counsel, overturning a lower court ruling that deemed the firing unlawful; the appeals court will expedite its review.
Appeals Court Allows Trump to Fire Government Watchdog Head
A federal appeals court temporarily allowed President Trump to fire Hampton Dellinger, head of the Office of Special Counsel, overturning a lower court ruling that deemed the firing unlawful; the appeals court will expedite its review.
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32% Bias Score
Democrats Defend Lawmaker's Heckling of Trump Amidst Growing Resistance
Texas Democrat Al Green faces censure for heckling President Trump during a House address; Democrats defend his protest as Republicans move to formally reprimand him, highlighting the party's growing resistance to Trump's policy agenda.
Democrats Defend Lawmaker's Heckling of Trump Amidst Growing Resistance
Texas Democrat Al Green faces censure for heckling President Trump during a House address; Democrats defend his protest as Republicans move to formally reprimand him, highlighting the party's growing resistance to Trump's policy agenda.
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36% Bias Score
Record Cocaine Seizures in EU Spark Intensified Law Enforcement Response
Record cocaine seizures in the EU in 2022 (323 tons, up 6% from 2021) are driven by high consumption rates (over 22 million adults reported cannabis use in 2023) and organized crime, leading to increased violence and prompting intensified law enforcement and awareness campaigns across member states.
Record Cocaine Seizures in EU Spark Intensified Law Enforcement Response
Record cocaine seizures in the EU in 2022 (323 tons, up 6% from 2021) are driven by high consumption rates (over 22 million adults reported cannabis use in 2023) and organized crime, leading to increased violence and prompting intensified law enforcement and awareness campaigns across member states.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs Shift Canadian Premiers' Support for Pipeline Expansion
U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods have prompted a "sea change" in support among Canadian premiers for expanding oil and gas pipelines to diversify exports to Asia and Europe, including proposals for "Energy East 2.0" and Trans Mountain expansion, despite federal concerns about the timeline and need for...
Trump Tariffs Shift Canadian Premiers' Support for Pipeline Expansion
U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods have prompted a "sea change" in support among Canadian premiers for expanding oil and gas pipelines to diversify exports to Asia and Europe, including proposals for "Energy East 2.0" and Trans Mountain expansion, despite federal concerns about the timeline and need for...
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48% Bias Score
Seven Indicted in Torture Murder of Transgender Man
Seven people were indicted on first-degree murder charges in New York for the torture and death of Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old transgender man from Minnesota, whose body was found wrapped in plastic in a field; the indictment includes charges of kidnapping and child endangerment.
Seven Indicted in Torture Murder of Transgender Man
Seven people were indicted on first-degree murder charges in New York for the torture and death of Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old transgender man from Minnesota, whose body was found wrapped in plastic in a field; the indictment includes charges of kidnapping and child endangerment.
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40% Bias Score
£10 Million Repairs Needed for Belfast Mental Health Unit
Belfast's £33 million Acute Mental Health Inpatient Centre, opened in 2019, needs £10 million in repairs due to widespread water damage, including rot and mold; the Belfast Trust is considering temporarily relocating patients.
£10 Million Repairs Needed for Belfast Mental Health Unit
Belfast's £33 million Acute Mental Health Inpatient Centre, opened in 2019, needs £10 million in repairs due to widespread water damage, including rot and mold; the Belfast Trust is considering temporarily relocating patients.
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40% Bias Score
Israel's Justice Minister Seeks to Dismiss Attorney General Amid Wartime Political Crisis
Israel's Justice Minister Yariv Levin is seeking to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, accusing her of abusing her authority and undermining government policies; this action has drawn sharp criticism from the opposition, who see it as an unconstitutional move amid the ongoing war with Hama...
Israel's Justice Minister Seeks to Dismiss Attorney General Amid Wartime Political Crisis
Israel's Justice Minister Yariv Levin is seeking to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, accusing her of abusing her authority and undermining government policies; this action has drawn sharp criticism from the opposition, who see it as an unconstitutional move amid the ongoing war with Hama...
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52% Bias Score
NATO Expansion: Finland and Sweden's Economic Defense Boom
Finland and Sweden's NATO membership, prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has rapidly boosted their defense sectors, creating new opportunities for businesses and reshaping the security landscape of Northern Europe.
NATO Expansion: Finland and Sweden's Economic Defense Boom
Finland and Sweden's NATO membership, prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has rapidly boosted their defense sectors, creating new opportunities for businesses and reshaping the security landscape of Northern Europe.
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48% Bias Score
PSG Dominates Possession but Falls to Liverpool 1-0 in Champions League
Despite dominating possession and creating numerous scoring chances (27 shots to Liverpool's 2), Paris Saint-Germain lost 1-0 to Liverpool in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg match due to a late counter-attack goal and missed opportunities.
PSG Dominates Possession but Falls to Liverpool 1-0 in Champions League
Despite dominating possession and creating numerous scoring chances (27 shots to Liverpool's 2), Paris Saint-Germain lost 1-0 to Liverpool in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg match due to a late counter-attack goal and missed opportunities.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Border Visit: Troops Deployed, Migrant Apprehensions Plummet
President Trump's visit to the Texas border emphasized his administration's war on cartels, claiming a significant drop in migrant apprehensions (1500 to 30 daily) following the deployment of 3,000 troops, while Mexico counters with an expanded lawsuit against US arms manufacturers.
Trump's Border Visit: Troops Deployed, Migrant Apprehensions Plummet
President Trump's visit to the Texas border emphasized his administration's war on cartels, claiming a significant drop in migrant apprehensions (1500 to 30 daily) following the deployment of 3,000 troops, while Mexico counters with an expanded lawsuit against US arms manufacturers.
Progress
64% Bias Score