March 2025
April 2025
South Carolina to Execute Man by Firing Squad, First in 15 Years
South Carolina is set to execute Brad Sigmon by firing squad on Friday, marking the first use of this method in the US in 15 years; Sigmon, convicted of the 2001 bludgeoning deaths of his ex-girlfriend's parents, chose this method over lethal injection or the electric chair due to concerns about a m...
South Carolina to Execute Man by Firing Squad, First in 15 Years
South Carolina is set to execute Brad Sigmon by firing squad on Friday, marking the first use of this method in the US in 15 years; Sigmon, convicted of the 2001 bludgeoning deaths of his ex-girlfriend's parents, chose this method over lethal injection or the electric chair due to concerns about a m...
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52% Bias Score
German Coalition Talks: Agreement on Spending, Disagreements Remain
Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD are negotiating a coalition government, agreeing on a €500 billion infrastructure fund and increased military spending, despite disagreements on the "debt brake", migration, and climate policy.
German Coalition Talks: Agreement on Spending, Disagreements Remain
Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD are negotiating a coalition government, agreeing on a €500 billion infrastructure fund and increased military spending, despite disagreements on the "debt brake", migration, and climate policy.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey's Fidan Advocates for Long-Term European Security, Criticizes Israel's Gaza Policy
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan addressed European security and the Ukraine war, advocating for a long-term approach and dialogue, while criticizing Israel's Gaza aid restrictions; Britain and France proposed a "volunteer coalition" to support Ukraine, prompting diverse reactions.
Turkey's Fidan Advocates for Long-Term European Security, Criticizes Israel's Gaza Policy
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan addressed European security and the Ukraine war, advocating for a long-term approach and dialogue, while criticizing Israel's Gaza aid restrictions; Britain and France proposed a "volunteer coalition" to support Ukraine, prompting diverse reactions.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Establishes US Bitcoin Reserve
President Trump signed an executive order establishing a US Bitcoin reserve using federally seized Bitcoin, creating a "digital Fort Knox" managed by a new US Digital Asset Warehouse under the Treasury Department, amidst market volatility and criticism from cryptocurrency skeptics.
Trump Establishes US Bitcoin Reserve
President Trump signed an executive order establishing a US Bitcoin reserve using federally seized Bitcoin, creating a "digital Fort Knox" managed by a new US Digital Asset Warehouse under the Treasury Department, amidst market volatility and criticism from cryptocurrency skeptics.
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48% Bias Score
German Court Sentences Reichsbürger Coup Plotters
A German court sentenced five Reichsbürger members to prison terms ranging from two years and ten months to eight years for plotting a coup and kidnapping Health Minister Karl Lauterbach in late 2022; the group, rejecting the modern German state, aimed to create chaos through bombings and seize powe...
German Court Sentences Reichsbürger Coup Plotters
A German court sentenced five Reichsbürger members to prison terms ranging from two years and ten months to eight years for plotting a coup and kidnapping Health Minister Karl Lauterbach in late 2022; the group, rejecting the modern German state, aimed to create chaos through bombings and seize powe...
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60% Bias Score
Europe Explores France's Nuclear Deterrent Amidst Waning US Protection
Amidst dwindling trust in US protection, European nations are considering France's nuclear arsenal as a potential security alternative, sparking discussions on joint defense strategies and raising concerns about potential escalations and internal French political opposition.
Europe Explores France's Nuclear Deterrent Amidst Waning US Protection
Amidst dwindling trust in US protection, European nations are considering France's nuclear arsenal as a potential security alternative, sparking discussions on joint defense strategies and raising concerns about potential escalations and internal French political opposition.
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64% Bias Score
Inside COBRA: U.K. Crisis Decision-Making
This podcast delves into the operations of the U.K. government's emergency committee, COBRA, featuring interviews with key figures who discuss its role in responding to crises ranging from the Munich Olympics hostage situation to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inside COBRA: U.K. Crisis Decision-Making
This podcast delves into the operations of the U.K. government's emergency committee, COBRA, featuring interviews with key figures who discuss its role in responding to crises ranging from the Munich Olympics hostage situation to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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16% Bias Score
Nicaragua's Regime Expands Paramilitary Forces Through Coercion
On February 26, 2026, Nicaragua's government held a televised ceremony in Managua where First Lady Rosario Murillo swore in 76,800 new paramilitaries, including 30,000 at a single event, using coercion and state resources to expand its repressive apparatus.
Nicaragua's Regime Expands Paramilitary Forces Through Coercion
On February 26, 2026, Nicaragua's government held a televised ceremony in Managua where First Lady Rosario Murillo swore in 76,800 new paramilitaries, including 30,000 at a single event, using coercion and state resources to expand its repressive apparatus.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Suspends Security Clearances of Perkins Coie Employees
President Trump issued an executive order suspending security clearances of Perkins Coie employees, citing their DEI practices, impacting their ability to represent clients with national security implications; the firm intends to challenge the order.
Trump Suspends Security Clearances of Perkins Coie Employees
President Trump issued an executive order suspending security clearances of Perkins Coie employees, citing their DEI practices, impacting their ability to represent clients with national security implications; the firm intends to challenge the order.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Delays USMCA Tariffs After Negotiations
President Trump initially threatened 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods under the USMCA due to immigration and drug concerns but delayed their implementation until April 2nd, 2025, after negotiations with Mexico and considering discussions with major auto manufacturers who committed to reshor...
Trump Delays USMCA Tariffs After Negotiations
President Trump initially threatened 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods under the USMCA due to immigration and drug concerns but delayed their implementation until April 2nd, 2025, after negotiations with Mexico and considering discussions with major auto manufacturers who committed to reshor...
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40% Bias Score
US Tariffs Spur Canadian Pipeline Push
US tariffs on Canadian oil imports have spurred calls for new Canadian pipelines to increase exports to Asia and Europe, boosting domestic production and reducing reliance on the US market; companies like CNRL and Enbridge support this.
US Tariffs Spur Canadian Pipeline Push
US tariffs on Canadian oil imports have spurred calls for new Canadian pipelines to increase exports to Asia and Europe, boosting domestic production and reducing reliance on the US market; companies like CNRL and Enbridge support this.
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60% Bias Score
Spain's Increased Military Spending Sparks Coalition Rift
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's announcement to accelerate military spending increases, aiming to reach 2% of GDP by 2029, has sparked controversy within his coalition government and the public, with only the right-wing parties openly supporting the move, while the left expresses concerns ove...
Spain's Increased Military Spending Sparks Coalition Rift
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's announcement to accelerate military spending increases, aiming to reach 2% of GDP by 2029, has sparked controversy within his coalition government and the public, with only the right-wing parties openly supporting the move, while the left expresses concerns ove...
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40% Bias Score