March 2025
April 2025
Grassroots "Economic Blackout" Against Amazon Gains Momentum
John Schwarz's "economic blackout" urging Americans to boycott major corporations for 24 hours on February 28th unexpectedly went viral, prompting a planned weeklong Amazon boycott starting March 1st, aiming to pressure the company over worker treatment and anti-union practices, although the initial...
Grassroots "Economic Blackout" Against Amazon Gains Momentum
John Schwarz's "economic blackout" urging Americans to boycott major corporations for 24 hours on February 28th unexpectedly went viral, prompting a planned weeklong Amazon boycott starting March 1st, aiming to pressure the company over worker treatment and anti-union practices, although the initial...
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52% Bias Score
Record-Breaking 331.9 Million Visits to US National Park Service Sites in 2024
The US National Park Service (NPS) recorded a record 331.9 million recreation visits in 2024 across its 433 units, exceeding 2016's record by 1 million visits and increasing by 2% from 2023; Golden Gate National Recreation Area surpassed Blue Ridge Parkway as the most visited site with 17.18 million...
Record-Breaking 331.9 Million Visits to US National Park Service Sites in 2024
The US National Park Service (NPS) recorded a record 331.9 million recreation visits in 2024 across its 433 units, exceeding 2016's record by 1 million visits and increasing by 2% from 2023; Golden Gate National Recreation Area surpassed Blue Ridge Parkway as the most visited site with 17.18 million...
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40% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia Releases Prisoners to Improve Human Rights Image"
Saudi Arabia has released over 20 prisoners of conscience since Fall 2024, including human rights activists and members of the Howeitat tribe, as part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's efforts to improve the kingdom's human rights image and attract foreign investment for projects like Vision 203...
Saudi Arabia Releases Prisoners to Improve Human Rights Image"
Saudi Arabia has released over 20 prisoners of conscience since Fall 2024, including human rights activists and members of the Howeitat tribe, as part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's efforts to improve the kingdom's human rights image and attract foreign investment for projects like Vision 203...
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44% Bias Score
Greek No-Confidence Vote Amidst Tempe Tragedy Accusations
A no-confidence vote against Greece's New Democracy government is underway, with former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras abstaining and expressing concern over the political system's delegitimization. The debate features accusations of government cover-ups in the Tempe train tragedy, with a leaked ema...
Greek No-Confidence Vote Amidst Tempe Tragedy Accusations
A no-confidence vote against Greece's New Democracy government is underway, with former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras abstaining and expressing concern over the political system's delegitimization. The debate features accusations of government cover-ups in the Tempe train tragedy, with a leaked ema...
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40% Bias Score
McMichael Art Collection to Expand Amidst Rising Canadian Nationalism
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, located in Kleinburg, Ontario, is receiving $25 million in federal funding for a $150 million renovation and expansion to become a net-zero-carbon facility, reflecting a surge in Canadian nationalism and the museum's evolving role in representing the nation's d...
McMichael Art Collection to Expand Amidst Rising Canadian Nationalism
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, located in Kleinburg, Ontario, is receiving $25 million in federal funding for a $150 million renovation and expansion to become a net-zero-carbon facility, reflecting a surge in Canadian nationalism and the museum's evolving role in representing the nation's d...
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44% Bias Score
15-Year Sentence for Murder of Two Ukrainians in Germany
A 36-year-old Russian man in Germany was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the murder of two Ukrainians following an argument; the court did not definitively link the killings to the war in Ukraine, despite evidence suggesting the conflict played a role.
15-Year Sentence for Murder of Two Ukrainians in Germany
A 36-year-old Russian man in Germany was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the murder of two Ukrainians following an argument; the court did not definitively link the killings to the war in Ukraine, despite evidence suggesting the conflict played a role.
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48% Bias Score
Theatre CEO Resigns After Censorship Row Over Cancelled Play
The chief executive of Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre resigned following the cancellation of a modern adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream due to a dispute over its references to the Israel-Gaza war and transgender rights; an independent review criticized the theatre's leadership but found n...
Theatre CEO Resigns After Censorship Row Over Cancelled Play
The chief executive of Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre resigned following the cancellation of a modern adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream due to a dispute over its references to the Israel-Gaza war and transgender rights; an independent review criticized the theatre's leadership but found n...
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36% Bias Score
US Job Growth Slows Amidst Trump's Economic Policies
US unemployment rose to 4.1% in February 2025, with 151,000 jobs created—lower than expected and reflecting the impact of President Trump's policies, including federal job cuts and increased import taxes, which economists predict will further impact the private sector.
US Job Growth Slows Amidst Trump's Economic Policies
US unemployment rose to 4.1% in February 2025, with 151,000 jobs created—lower than expected and reflecting the impact of President Trump's policies, including federal job cuts and increased import taxes, which economists predict will further impact the private sector.
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44% Bias Score
Woman jailed for texting while driving, causing cyclist's death
On March 26, 2020, Nicole McGeown, 31, from Lurgan, was jailed for two years for causing the death of cyclist Ronald Walker in Moira, County Down, after sending two text messages and using Facebook while driving; a four-year driving ban was also imposed.
Woman jailed for texting while driving, causing cyclist's death
On March 26, 2020, Nicole McGeown, 31, from Lurgan, was jailed for two years for causing the death of cyclist Ronald Walker in Moira, County Down, after sending two text messages and using Facebook while driving; a four-year driving ban was also imposed.
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32% Bias Score
French Election Annulled: Vote Irregularities in Saône-et-Loire
The French Constitutional Council annulled the election of National Rally deputy Arnaud Sanvert in Saône-et-Loire's 5th constituency due to vote counting irregularities in three polling stations, triggering a new election on March 30th and April 6th after a five-vote deduction altered the initial re...
French Election Annulled: Vote Irregularities in Saône-et-Loire
The French Constitutional Council annulled the election of National Rally deputy Arnaud Sanvert in Saône-et-Loire's 5th constituency due to vote counting irregularities in three polling stations, triggering a new election on March 30th and April 6th after a five-vote deduction altered the initial re...
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36% Bias Score
Balearic Islands to Curb Mass Tourism with Stricter Regulations
The Balearic Islands government plans to curb mass tourism by banning new holiday rental licenses, increasing tourist taxes to €6, introducing a temporary rental car tax, and raising fines for illegal rentals to €500,000; the plan needs parliamentary approval and faces potential delays until 2026.
Balearic Islands to Curb Mass Tourism with Stricter Regulations
The Balearic Islands government plans to curb mass tourism by banning new holiday rental licenses, increasing tourist taxes to €6, introducing a temporary rental car tax, and raising fines for illegal rentals to €500,000; the plan needs parliamentary approval and faces potential delays until 2026.
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32% Bias Score
Balearic Islands to Curb Mass Tourism with Stricter Regulations and Tax Hikes
The Balearic Islands government proposes measures to combat mass tourism, including a ban on new holiday rental licenses, increased tourist taxes up to €6, a new tax on temporary rental cars (€30-€80), and higher fines for illegal rentals (€500,000 max).
Balearic Islands to Curb Mass Tourism with Stricter Regulations and Tax Hikes
The Balearic Islands government proposes measures to combat mass tourism, including a ban on new holiday rental licenses, increased tourist taxes up to €6, a new tax on temporary rental cars (€30-€80), and higher fines for illegal rentals (€500,000 max).
Progress
36% Bias Score