March 2025
April 2025
79 Unidentified Bodies Recovered from South Africa's Stilfontein Mine; Lesotho to Assist in Identification
Following a government siege and rescue operation at South Africa's abandoned Stilfontein gold mine in January 2025, 88 bodies of illegal miners were recovered, with 79 awaiting identification via DNA testing; the Lesotho government is assisting, given the suspected nationality of some victims.
79 Unidentified Bodies Recovered from South Africa's Stilfontein Mine; Lesotho to Assist in Identification
Following a government siege and rescue operation at South Africa's abandoned Stilfontein gold mine in January 2025, 88 bodies of illegal miners were recovered, with 79 awaiting identification via DNA testing; the Lesotho government is assisting, given the suspected nationality of some victims.
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36% Bias Score
UN's Gender Paradox: International Women's Day Theme Conflicts with Lack of Female Secretary-General
The UN's choice of "For ALL Women and Girls" as the 2025 International Women's Day theme contrasts sharply with its failure to ever appoint a female Secretary-General, despite increasing advocacy and calls for change; the probability remains low due to systemic barriers and entrenched geopolitical i...
UN's Gender Paradox: International Women's Day Theme Conflicts with Lack of Female Secretary-General
The UN's choice of "For ALL Women and Girls" as the 2025 International Women's Day theme contrasts sharply with its failure to ever appoint a female Secretary-General, despite increasing advocacy and calls for change; the probability remains low due to systemic barriers and entrenched geopolitical i...
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48% Bias Score
Columbia Professor Blames University for Antisemitism; 13 Universities Fail ADL Report Card
Columbia University professor Shai Davidai blames the school's leadership for unchecked antisemitism; 13 US universities received failing grades for antisemitism in the 2025 ADL report; NY Gov. Hochul ordered CUNY to remove a "Palestinian Studies" job posting.
Columbia Professor Blames University for Antisemitism; 13 Universities Fail ADL Report Card
Columbia University professor Shai Davidai blames the school's leadership for unchecked antisemitism; 13 US universities received failing grades for antisemitism in the 2025 ADL report; NY Gov. Hochul ordered CUNY to remove a "Palestinian Studies" job posting.
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68% Bias Score
House Republicans Condemn Sanctuary Cities Amidst Deportation Debate
House Republicans criticized sanctuary city mayors for hindering deportations and endangering public safety, citing instances of crimes allegedly committed by illegal immigrants; the mayors defended their policies.
House Republicans Condemn Sanctuary Cities Amidst Deportation Debate
House Republicans criticized sanctuary city mayors for hindering deportations and endangering public safety, citing instances of crimes allegedly committed by illegal immigrants; the mayors defended their policies.
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68% Bias Score
Fetterman Criticizes Democrats' Behavior During Trump's Address
Following President Trump's address to Congress, Senator John Fetterman criticized Democrats' behavior, arguing it made Trump appear more presidential; some Democrats displayed protest signs, others walked out or were removed for disruptive behavior; Trump suggested Republicans leverage this for pol...
Fetterman Criticizes Democrats' Behavior During Trump's Address
Following President Trump's address to Congress, Senator John Fetterman criticized Democrats' behavior, arguing it made Trump appear more presidential; some Democrats displayed protest signs, others walked out or were removed for disruptive behavior; Trump suggested Republicans leverage this for pol...
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68% Bias Score
EU Parliament Report Calls for Overhaul of Cloud Cybersecurity Certification
A European Parliament report by MEP Sarah Knafo criticizes the EU's cloud cybersecurity certification system (EUCS) for insufficient data protection, advocating for alignment with France's SecNumCloud system to ensure data sovereignty, raising concerns about non-European legislative influence.
EU Parliament Report Calls for Overhaul of Cloud Cybersecurity Certification
A European Parliament report by MEP Sarah Knafo criticizes the EU's cloud cybersecurity certification system (EUCS) for insufficient data protection, advocating for alignment with France's SecNumCloud system to ensure data sovereignty, raising concerns about non-European legislative influence.
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44% Bias Score
Ethiopia: Dire Humanitarian Crisis in Amhara and Tigray Regions
Over 560,000 displaced people in Amhara region face severe living conditions in overcrowded shelters, while Tigray faces similar challenges with 900,000 displaced individuals; slow humanitarian response and resource shortages exacerbate the crisis.
Ethiopia: Dire Humanitarian Crisis in Amhara and Tigray Regions
Over 560,000 displaced people in Amhara region face severe living conditions in overcrowded shelters, while Tigray faces similar challenges with 900,000 displaced individuals; slow humanitarian response and resource shortages exacerbate the crisis.
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32% Bias Score
Clifford Rape Trial: Prosecution Highlights Planned Attack, Defense Points to Prior Consensual Sex
Kyle Clifford is on trial for the rape of his ex-girlfriend, Louise Hunt, on July 9th, 2023, amidst his guilty pleas to murdering her and her family; the prosecution argues the rape was a planned act of violence and revenge, while the defense attributes the forensic evidence to consensual sex 16 day...
Clifford Rape Trial: Prosecution Highlights Planned Attack, Defense Points to Prior Consensual Sex
Kyle Clifford is on trial for the rape of his ex-girlfriend, Louise Hunt, on July 9th, 2023, amidst his guilty pleas to murdering her and her family; the prosecution argues the rape was a planned act of violence and revenge, while the defense attributes the forensic evidence to consensual sex 16 day...
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56% Bias Score
Carville Slams Trump Tariffs, Alford Defends Them as Necessary Sacrifice
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville reacted angrily to the economic consequences of President Trump's tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China, suggesting the president's policies are economically nonsensical and potentially motivated by anti-American sentiment; Representative Mark A...
Carville Slams Trump Tariffs, Alford Defends Them as Necessary Sacrifice
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville reacted angrily to the economic consequences of President Trump's tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China, suggesting the president's policies are economically nonsensical and potentially motivated by anti-American sentiment; Representative Mark A...
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48% Bias Score
Nonprofits Remove LGBTQ+ References Amidst Funding Pressure
Facing potential loss of federal funding, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center and RAINN removed references to transgender people from their websites, sparking widespread criticism from other organizations and highlighting the financial pressures on nonprofits combating sexual violence.
Nonprofits Remove LGBTQ+ References Amidst Funding Pressure
Facing potential loss of federal funding, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center and RAINN removed references to transgender people from their websites, sparking widespread criticism from other organizations and highlighting the financial pressures on nonprofits combating sexual violence.
Progress
60% Bias Score
TikTok Drives Women into Construction
Glasgow Kelvin College's new women's construction course, promoted on TikTok, attracted over 150,000 views and aims to address the underrepresentation of women in the industry by providing skills training and support.
TikTok Drives Women into Construction
Glasgow Kelvin College's new women's construction course, promoted on TikTok, attracted over 150,000 views and aims to address the underrepresentation of women in the industry by providing skills training and support.
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36% Bias Score
French Retirement Debate: Unions vs. Employers on Age 62 vs. 64
French social partners are debating retirement age, with unions pushing to revert to 62 (costing €10.4 billion annually, per the Cour des comptes) while employers want at least 64, creating a significant political and economic challenge.
French Retirement Debate: Unions vs. Employers on Age 62 vs. 64
French social partners are debating retirement age, with unions pushing to revert to 62 (costing €10.4 billion annually, per the Cour des comptes) while employers want at least 64, creating a significant political and economic challenge.
Progress
44% Bias Score