March 2025
April 2025
Kurdish Women's Self-Immolation: A Documentary Exposes Systemic Issues
Shahla, a Kurdish woman, self-immolated at 22 after threats from her brother, reflecting a pattern of self-immolation among Kurdish women due to domestic violence, poverty, and other issues, as documented by Iranian filmmaker Shaghayegh Moradiannejad.
Kurdish Women's Self-Immolation: A Documentary Exposes Systemic Issues
Shahla, a Kurdish woman, self-immolated at 22 after threats from her brother, reflecting a pattern of self-immolation among Kurdish women due to domestic violence, poverty, and other issues, as documented by Iranian filmmaker Shaghayegh Moradiannejad.
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32% Bias Score
US Economic Optimism Declines Amidst Trump's Return
A CNN poll shows declining economic optimism in the US since President Trump's return, with 55% of Americans believing his federal program cuts will harm the economy; only 28% say his policies improved things, while 51% say they worsened conditions.
US Economic Optimism Declines Amidst Trump's Return
A CNN poll shows declining economic optimism in the US since President Trump's return, with 55% of Americans believing his federal program cuts will harm the economy; only 28% say his policies improved things, while 51% say they worsened conditions.
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48% Bias Score
Hamilton's Ferrari Debut Highlights 2025 F1 Season Opener in Melbourne
The 2025 Formula 1 World Championship starts in Melbourne, Australia, featuring Lewis Hamilton's debut with Ferrari, Max Verstappen's bid for a fifth consecutive title, and local hopes for Oscar Piastri's success, all under the threat of severe weather.
Hamilton's Ferrari Debut Highlights 2025 F1 Season Opener in Melbourne
The 2025 Formula 1 World Championship starts in Melbourne, Australia, featuring Lewis Hamilton's debut with Ferrari, Max Verstappen's bid for a fifth consecutive title, and local hopes for Oscar Piastri's success, all under the threat of severe weather.
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48% Bias Score
Global Markets Mixed Amid Trade War Concerns
Global markets reacted to escalating trade war concerns and a potential U.S. government shutdown, with Wall Street futures falling and the TSX following suit; however, the pan-European STOXX 600 saw a slight increase.
Global Markets Mixed Amid Trade War Concerns
Global markets reacted to escalating trade war concerns and a potential U.S. government shutdown, with Wall Street futures falling and the TSX following suit; however, the pan-European STOXX 600 saw a slight increase.
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36% Bias Score
Ontario Officials Head to Washington Amid Canada-U.S. Trade War
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc will meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Thursday in Washington to discuss the ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S., following Ontario's brief imposition and subsequent withdrawal of a 25% electricity surcharge on t...
Ontario Officials Head to Washington Amid Canada-U.S. Trade War
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc will meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Thursday in Washington to discuss the ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S., following Ontario's brief imposition and subsequent withdrawal of a 25% electricity surcharge on t...
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48% Bias Score
Germany's 2026 GDP Growth Projected at 1.5 Percent Amidst Economic Challenges
Germany's 2026 GDP is projected to grow by 1.5 percent, according to the Kiel Institute, driven by increased public investments and less restrictive monetary policy, following two years of recession and expected 2025 stagnation; however, structural problems and US tariffs remain significant risks.
Germany's 2026 GDP Growth Projected at 1.5 Percent Amidst Economic Challenges
Germany's 2026 GDP is projected to grow by 1.5 percent, according to the Kiel Institute, driven by increased public investments and less restrictive monetary policy, following two years of recession and expected 2025 stagnation; however, structural problems and US tariffs remain significant risks.
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36% Bias Score
Microplastics Boost Antibiotic Resistance in E. coli Biofilms
A study found that microplastics significantly enhance the antibiotic resistance of E. coli biofilms, with E. coli grown on microplastics exhibiting faster growth, larger size, and dramatically increased resistance to four common antibiotics compared to those grown on glass beads, even after removal...
Microplastics Boost Antibiotic Resistance in E. coli Biofilms
A study found that microplastics significantly enhance the antibiotic resistance of E. coli biofilms, with E. coli grown on microplastics exhibiting faster growth, larger size, and dramatically increased resistance to four common antibiotics compared to those grown on glass beads, even after removal...
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24% Bias Score
Germany's Fiscal Shift: €500 Billion Boost to Reshape Europe's Economy
Germany's new government is initiating a €500 billion infrastructure fund and relaxing debt rules, boosting public spending and unlocking additional €11 billion yearly for military upgrades, while Goldman Sachs forecasts increased growth and identifies 12 European companies to benefit.
Germany's Fiscal Shift: €500 Billion Boost to Reshape Europe's Economy
Germany's new government is initiating a €500 billion infrastructure fund and relaxing debt rules, boosting public spending and unlocking additional €11 billion yearly for military upgrades, while Goldman Sachs forecasts increased growth and identifies 12 European companies to benefit.
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48% Bias Score
Animal Cruelty Investigation Launched Against Eight French Pig Farms
Following complaints by L214, eight French pig farms supplying E.Leclerc are under investigation for animal cruelty; investigations were prompted by evidence of unsanitary conditions, mutilations without anesthesia, and dead piglets; E.Leclerc has stated it will end relationships with implicated far...
Animal Cruelty Investigation Launched Against Eight French Pig Farms
Following complaints by L214, eight French pig farms supplying E.Leclerc are under investigation for animal cruelty; investigations were prompted by evidence of unsanitary conditions, mutilations without anesthesia, and dead piglets; E.Leclerc has stated it will end relationships with implicated far...
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44% Bias Score
Bavarian Free Voters Reject Multibillion-Euro Debt Plan
The Free Voters in Bavaria rejected a German federal debt plan totaling billions of euros for defense and infrastructure, creating tension within the state government and jeopardizing its approval in the Bundesrat, citing concerns over stability and proposing alternative solutions.
Bavarian Free Voters Reject Multibillion-Euro Debt Plan
The Free Voters in Bavaria rejected a German federal debt plan totaling billions of euros for defense and infrastructure, creating tension within the state government and jeopardizing its approval in the Bundesrat, citing concerns over stability and proposing alternative solutions.
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60% Bias Score
US Stock Futures Fall Amidst Government Funding Uncertainty and Trump's Tariffs
Concerns over a U.S. government shutdown and President Trump's escalating trade war sent U.S. stock index futures lower on Thursday, impacting global markets; the S&P 500 nearly confirmed a 10% correction.
US Stock Futures Fall Amidst Government Funding Uncertainty and Trump's Tariffs
Concerns over a U.S. government shutdown and President Trump's escalating trade war sent U.S. stock index futures lower on Thursday, impacting global markets; the S&P 500 nearly confirmed a 10% correction.
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48% Bias Score
Collision of Solong and US Military Fuel Tanker: One Dead, Environmental Concerns
The Solong and Stena Immaculate collided on Monday, causing fires that lasted nearly two days; one sailor is presumed dead while 36 were rescued. The Stena Immaculate, carrying 220,000 barrels of jet fuel for the US military, was part of a US government supply program.
Collision of Solong and US Military Fuel Tanker: One Dead, Environmental Concerns
The Solong and Stena Immaculate collided on Monday, causing fires that lasted nearly two days; one sailor is presumed dead while 36 were rescued. The Stena Immaculate, carrying 220,000 barrels of jet fuel for the US military, was part of a US government supply program.
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40% Bias Score