March 2025
April 2025
Germany's Ineffective Balkan Policy: Confidential Report Reveals Critical Assessment
A confidential Friedrich Ebert Stiftung document criticizes Germany's ineffective Balkan policy, citing uninformed diplomats and lack of interest, recommending a strategic shift focusing on economic interests and stronger measures against undemocratic actors, questioning the EU accession strategy.
Germany's Ineffective Balkan Policy: Confidential Report Reveals Critical Assessment
A confidential Friedrich Ebert Stiftung document criticizes Germany's ineffective Balkan policy, citing uninformed diplomats and lack of interest, recommending a strategic shift focusing on economic interests and stronger measures against undemocratic actors, questioning the EU accession strategy.
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52% Bias Score
Bolsonaro Defends Against Coup Attempt Charges in STF
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro submitted his defense to the STF on March 6th, contesting charges of involvement in a post-2022 election coup attempt, including accusations of coup d'état and armed criminal organization; his lawyers argue procedural irregularities and request the recusal o...
Bolsonaro Defends Against Coup Attempt Charges in STF
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro submitted his defense to the STF on March 6th, contesting charges of involvement in a post-2022 election coup attempt, including accusations of coup d'état and armed criminal organization; his lawyers argue procedural irregularities and request the recusal o...
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40% Bias Score
Germany Plans Massive Debt-Funded Investment in Infrastructure and Defense
Post-election, Germany plans a 500 billion euro investment in infrastructure and defense, funded by new debt, reflecting public support but raising concerns about economic stability and shifting geopolitical alliances, particularly in relation to the US and NATO.
Germany Plans Massive Debt-Funded Investment in Infrastructure and Defense
Post-election, Germany plans a 500 billion euro investment in infrastructure and defense, funded by new debt, reflecting public support but raising concerns about economic stability and shifting geopolitical alliances, particularly in relation to the US and NATO.
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48% Bias Score
SpaceX Starship Explodes Again During Test Flight
SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded over the Caribbean Sea on March 7th, 2024, during its eighth test flight, 20 seconds before the end of the ascent phase due to multiple engine failures; debris caused temporary airport closures in Florida while the FAA investigates, delaying future launches.
SpaceX Starship Explodes Again During Test Flight
SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded over the Caribbean Sea on March 7th, 2024, during its eighth test flight, 20 seconds before the end of the ascent phase due to multiple engine failures; debris caused temporary airport closures in Florida while the FAA investigates, delaying future launches.
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40% Bias Score
Crimean Soldier's Capture and Escape Highlights Evolving Needs of Modern Warfare
A Crimean volunteer soldier, "Yalta", was captured by Ukrainian forces in early August 2024 during a battle near Malaya Loknya, Kursk Oblast, but escaped after friendly helicopters intervened, later serving as a critical medic during the liberation of Pohrebky, providing first aid to numerous injure...
Crimean Soldier's Capture and Escape Highlights Evolving Needs of Modern Warfare
A Crimean volunteer soldier, "Yalta", was captured by Ukrainian forces in early August 2024 during a battle near Malaya Loknya, Kursk Oblast, but escaped after friendly helicopters intervened, later serving as a critical medic during the liberation of Pohrebky, providing first aid to numerous injure...
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36% Bias Score
Ohio's Aggressive Medicaid Estate Recovery Traps Widow in Medical Debt Crisis
Susan, an Ohio resident, faces a $264 Medicaid debt after her husband's death, despite initial assurances the bill was settled, highlighting the state's aggressive estate recovery process and the broader US medical debt crisis impacting millions.
Ohio's Aggressive Medicaid Estate Recovery Traps Widow in Medical Debt Crisis
Susan, an Ohio resident, faces a $264 Medicaid debt after her husband's death, despite initial assurances the bill was settled, highlighting the state's aggressive estate recovery process and the broader US medical debt crisis impacting millions.
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44% Bias Score
German CDU/SPD Coalition Agreement: Budgetary and Immigration Tensions Remain
Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD reached a preliminary coalition agreement including a large defense and infrastructure package, despite disagreements on immigration—CDU/CSU wants stricter border controls while SPD prioritizes asylum laws—and the budget, impacting social welfare and economic stimulus plans...
German CDU/SPD Coalition Agreement: Budgetary and Immigration Tensions Remain
Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD reached a preliminary coalition agreement including a large defense and infrastructure package, despite disagreements on immigration—CDU/CSU wants stricter border controls while SPD prioritizes asylum laws—and the budget, impacting social welfare and economic stimulus plans...
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36% Bias Score
NATO Defense Spending Increases After Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Donald Trump's criticism of NATO members' defense spending prompted significant increases in European and Canadian defense budgets following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with 24 of 32 members reaching the 2% GDP target by 2024, though the US decreased its percentage despite increased absolute ...
NATO Defense Spending Increases After Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Donald Trump's criticism of NATO members' defense spending prompted significant increases in European and Canadian defense budgets following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with 24 of 32 members reaching the 2% GDP target by 2024, though the US decreased its percentage despite increased absolute ...
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36% Bias Score
North Macedonia Joins SEPA: Faster, Cheaper Euro Payments
North Macedonia joined SEPA, the Single Euro Payments Area, enabling faster, cheaper euro transactions with 38 countries; this reduces remittance costs, boosts business competitiveness, and enhances economic integration with the EU, with projected savings of half a billion euros across the Western B...
North Macedonia Joins SEPA: Faster, Cheaper Euro Payments
North Macedonia joined SEPA, the Single Euro Payments Area, enabling faster, cheaper euro transactions with 38 countries; this reduces remittance costs, boosts business competitiveness, and enhances economic integration with the EU, with projected savings of half a billion euros across the Western B...
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16% Bias Score
Zelenskyy's Approval Rating Soars to 67% Amidst US Tensions
A KMIS poll from February 14-March 4, 2025, reveals that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's approval rating rose to 67 percent, up from 57 percent in early February, following a tense White House meeting with US President Trump and Vice President Vance that resulted in Zelenskyy's early depar...
Zelenskyy's Approval Rating Soars to 67% Amidst US Tensions
A KMIS poll from February 14-March 4, 2025, reveals that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's approval rating rose to 67 percent, up from 57 percent in early February, following a tense White House meeting with US President Trump and Vice President Vance that resulted in Zelenskyy's early depar...
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32% Bias Score
Global Obesity Rise Spurs Infrastructure Overhaul
A study predicts that over half of adults and a third of children worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050, leading to significant adaptations in various sectors, including hospitals, transport, stadiums, and funeral services to accommodate larger bodies.
Global Obesity Rise Spurs Infrastructure Overhaul
A study predicts that over half of adults and a third of children worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050, leading to significant adaptations in various sectors, including hospitals, transport, stadiums, and funeral services to accommodate larger bodies.
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24% Bias Score
Starship Launch Failure: SpaceX's Fourth Unsuccessful Attempt
SpaceX's eighth Starship launch, on an unspecified date in 2024, ended in an explosion over the Caribbean Sea 10 minutes after liftoff due to uncontrolled rotation at 150km altitude; only the Super Heavy booster landed successfully, prompting FAA flight restrictions in Florida.
Starship Launch Failure: SpaceX's Fourth Unsuccessful Attempt
SpaceX's eighth Starship launch, on an unspecified date in 2024, ended in an explosion over the Caribbean Sea 10 minutes after liftoff due to uncontrolled rotation at 150km altitude; only the Super Heavy booster landed successfully, prompting FAA flight restrictions in Florida.
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40% Bias Score