March 2025
April 2025
Weakening of CFPB Raises Concerns of Increased Consumer Financial Risks
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), created after the 2008 financial crisis, is facing attempts to weaken it, leaving consumers vulnerable to fraud and predatory lending, particularly in the rapidly growing nonbank financial sector.
Weakening of CFPB Raises Concerns of Increased Consumer Financial Risks
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), created after the 2008 financial crisis, is facing attempts to weaken it, leaving consumers vulnerable to fraud and predatory lending, particularly in the rapidly growing nonbank financial sector.
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48% Bias Score
X Experiences Major Service Disruptions; Musk Claims Coordinated Attack
On March 10th, 2024, Twitter, now X, suffered four service disruptions, the largest affecting over 41,000 users, according to DownDetector; Elon Musk attributed the outages to a coordinated attack potentially involving a country or large group, citing Ukrainian IP addresses.
X Experiences Major Service Disruptions; Musk Claims Coordinated Attack
On March 10th, 2024, Twitter, now X, suffered four service disruptions, the largest affecting over 41,000 users, according to DownDetector; Elon Musk attributed the outages to a coordinated attack potentially involving a country or large group, citing Ukrainian IP addresses.
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48% Bias Score
German Greens Propose Alternative Defense Spending Plan
Germany's Green party proposed a constitutional amendment to raise defense spending, differing from Union and SPD by suggesting a larger share from the regular budget and a higher GDP threshold (1.5 percent) before excluding it from the debt brake; negotiations are ongoing.
German Greens Propose Alternative Defense Spending Plan
Germany's Green party proposed a constitutional amendment to raise defense spending, differing from Union and SPD by suggesting a larger share from the regular budget and a higher GDP threshold (1.5 percent) before excluding it from the debt brake; negotiations are ongoing.
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36% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Trump's Labor Secretary Pick
The Senate confirmed Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary with a 67-32 vote, completing Trump's Cabinet at a record speed; 17 Democrats supported her despite concerns from some Republicans about her past pro-union stance and some delays in the process.
Senate Confirms Trump's Labor Secretary Pick
The Senate confirmed Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary with a 67-32 vote, completing Trump's Cabinet at a record speed; 17 Democrats supported her despite concerns from some Republicans about her past pro-union stance and some delays in the process.
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44% Bias Score
Council of State Halts Madrid Assembly's Investigation into Begoña Gómez
The Madrid Assembly's investigation into Begoña Gómez's Complutense University ties concluded without President Pedro Sánchez's testimony, as the Council of State deemed it unnecessary. The Popular Party, despite expecting this outcome, intends to use the investigation's findings to support the ongo...
Council of State Halts Madrid Assembly's Investigation into Begoña Gómez
The Madrid Assembly's investigation into Begoña Gómez's Complutense University ties concluded without President Pedro Sánchez's testimony, as the Council of State deemed it unnecessary. The Popular Party, despite expecting this outcome, intends to use the investigation's findings to support the ongo...
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44% Bias Score
Italy Faces €88 Billion Inheritance Crisis by 2040
By 2040, €88 billion in Italian assets will lack heirs due to low will-making rates (12%), prompting experts to promote philanthropy as a solution for managing these resources and avoid significant social and economic consequences.
Italy Faces €88 Billion Inheritance Crisis by 2040
By 2040, €88 billion in Italian assets will lack heirs due to low will-making rates (12%), prompting experts to promote philanthropy as a solution for managing these resources and avoid significant social and economic consequences.
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36% Bias Score
Columbia Student Arrested, Faces Deportation for Alleged Pro-Hamas Activities
Former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil was arrested by ICE and faces deportation for alleged pro-Hamas activities; the State Department cites national security concerns, while Democrats call it authoritarian.
Columbia Student Arrested, Faces Deportation for Alleged Pro-Hamas Activities
Former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil was arrested by ICE and faces deportation for alleged pro-Hamas activities; the State Department cites national security concerns, while Democrats call it authoritarian.
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64% Bias Score
Smith Faces Backlash for PragerU Fundraiser Appearance
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is facing backlash for her planned appearance at a US$1,500-per-ticket PragerU fundraiser with Ben Shapiro in Florida on March 27, amid a trade war with the U.S., with critics citing PragerU's controversial content and Shapiro's past inflammatory remarks.
Smith Faces Backlash for PragerU Fundraiser Appearance
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is facing backlash for her planned appearance at a US$1,500-per-ticket PragerU fundraiser with Ben Shapiro in Florida on March 27, amid a trade war with the U.S., with critics citing PragerU's controversial content and Shapiro's past inflammatory remarks.
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56% Bias Score
Belarus Appoints New Government, Succession Speculation Rises
Belarus appointed a new government on March 10th, with Alexander Turchin as Prime Minister and Roman Golovchenko heading the National Bank, prompting discussions about succession and economic policy shifts under President Lukashenko's continued leadership.
Belarus Appoints New Government, Succession Speculation Rises
Belarus appointed a new government on March 10th, with Alexander Turchin as Prime Minister and Roman Golovchenko heading the National Bank, prompting discussions about succession and economic policy shifts under President Lukashenko's continued leadership.
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48% Bias Score
UK to Streamline Planning Rules to Speed Up Development
The UK government is reforming planning rules to reduce the number of organizations consulted on development projects, aiming to speed up building and address delays; this follows criticism of the government's own numerous reviews and consultations.
UK to Streamline Planning Rules to Speed Up Development
The UK government is reforming planning rules to reduce the number of organizations consulted on development projects, aiming to speed up building and address delays; this follows criticism of the government's own numerous reviews and consultations.
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48% Bias Score
Madrid After-Hours Club Defies Regulations, Sparks Neighborhood Outcry
In Madrid, residents on Calle Silva are battling noise and safety hazards caused by "Vértigo Club," an after-hours club operating under a private club license, despite numerous complaints to authorities and evidence of illegal activities and safety violations.
Madrid After-Hours Club Defies Regulations, Sparks Neighborhood Outcry
In Madrid, residents on Calle Silva are battling noise and safety hazards caused by "Vértigo Club," an after-hours club operating under a private club license, despite numerous complaints to authorities and evidence of illegal activities and safety violations.
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52% Bias Score
PCOS Misdiagnosis, Misinformation, and the Rise in Unintended Pregnancies
Pandora van den Hoven's journey to motherhood was delayed by an initial misdiagnosis of her PCOS, highlighting the common but often misunderstood hormonal disorder affecting 10-15% of women and the lack of comprehensive care provided by some general practitioners. The rise in PCOS-related misinforma...
PCOS Misdiagnosis, Misinformation, and the Rise in Unintended Pregnancies
Pandora van den Hoven's journey to motherhood was delayed by an initial misdiagnosis of her PCOS, highlighting the common but often misunderstood hormonal disorder affecting 10-15% of women and the lack of comprehensive care provided by some general practitioners. The rise in PCOS-related misinforma...
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36% Bias Score