March 2025
April 2025
NOAA Staff Cuts Threaten Weather Forecasting Accuracy
In late February, the Trump administration fired over 800 NOAA employees, including members of the elite Hurricane Hunters team, causing immediate disruptions to weather forecasting and data collection; however, some were reinstated, highlighting the chaotic nature of the cuts and concerns about bro...
NOAA Staff Cuts Threaten Weather Forecasting Accuracy
In late February, the Trump administration fired over 800 NOAA employees, including members of the elite Hurricane Hunters team, causing immediate disruptions to weather forecasting and data collection; however, some were reinstated, highlighting the chaotic nature of the cuts and concerns about bro...
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48% Bias Score
German Intelligence Assesses 80-90% Chance of COVID-19 Lab Leak
Germany's foreign intelligence service, the BND, assessed an 80-90% chance of a accidental COVID-19 lab leak from Wuhan in 2020, contradicting the WHO's findings and adding to the ongoing debate surrounding the pandemic's origin.
German Intelligence Assesses 80-90% Chance of COVID-19 Lab Leak
Germany's foreign intelligence service, the BND, assessed an 80-90% chance of a accidental COVID-19 lab leak from Wuhan in 2020, contradicting the WHO's findings and adding to the ongoing debate surrounding the pandemic's origin.
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48% Bias Score
Fehmarnbelt Tunnel: A \$7.7 Billion Engineering Marvel Reshaping European Transport
The \$7.7 billion Fehmarnbelt tunnel, under construction in the Baltic Sea, will connect Denmark and Germany via an 18-kilometer immersed tunnel, reducing travel times significantly and impacting tourism across Scandinavia by 2029.
Fehmarnbelt Tunnel: A \$7.7 Billion Engineering Marvel Reshaping European Transport
The \$7.7 billion Fehmarnbelt tunnel, under construction in the Baltic Sea, will connect Denmark and Germany via an 18-kilometer immersed tunnel, reducing travel times significantly and impacting tourism across Scandinavia by 2029.
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44% Bias Score
Iran's Gold Rush: Sanctions, Strategy, and Controversy
Facing US sanctions, Iran imported at least 81 metric tonnes of gold by January 19th, a 234 percent weight increase year-on-year, exceeding 300 percent in value, reflecting a strategy to mitigate economic hardship and reduce US dollar reliance.
Iran's Gold Rush: Sanctions, Strategy, and Controversy
Facing US sanctions, Iran imported at least 81 metric tonnes of gold by January 19th, a 234 percent weight increase year-on-year, exceeding 300 percent in value, reflecting a strategy to mitigate economic hardship and reduce US dollar reliance.
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36% Bias Score
European Breast Cancer Mortality Rates to Decline in 2025
A new study projects a decrease in breast cancer mortality rates in Europe by 2025, with a 4% decline in the EU and 6% in the UK compared to 2020, attributed to improved screening, diagnosis, and treatment; however, mortality rates are not projected to decrease for women over 80 in most European cou...
European Breast Cancer Mortality Rates to Decline in 2025
A new study projects a decrease in breast cancer mortality rates in Europe by 2025, with a 4% decline in the EU and 6% in the UK compared to 2020, attributed to improved screening, diagnosis, and treatment; however, mortality rates are not projected to decrease for women over 80 in most European cou...
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36% Bias Score
US Arrests, Seeks to Deport Anti-Israel Activist, Citing Foreign Policy Concerns
US immigration authorities arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and leader of an anti-Israel student movement, on Saturday for allegedly disseminating Hamas propaganda; a judge temporarily blocked his deportation on Monday, citing a rarely used legal exception, while the State Dep...
US Arrests, Seeks to Deport Anti-Israel Activist, Citing Foreign Policy Concerns
US immigration authorities arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and leader of an anti-Israel student movement, on Saturday for allegedly disseminating Hamas propaganda; a judge temporarily blocked his deportation on Monday, citing a rarely used legal exception, while the State Dep...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs on EU Wine and Spirits
On March 13th, Donald Trump threatened 200% tariffs on French and EU wines and spirits in retaliation for the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, escalating the trade war sparked by US tariffs on steel and aluminum.
Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs on EU Wine and Spirits
On March 13th, Donald Trump threatened 200% tariffs on French and EU wines and spirits in retaliation for the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, escalating the trade war sparked by US tariffs on steel and aluminum.
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36% Bias Score
Walmart Seeks Price Cuts from Chinese Suppliers Amid US-China Trade War
Walmart is negotiating with Chinese suppliers to offset US tariffs, prompting a meeting with Chinese officials amid escalating trade tensions. The retailer aims to maintain low prices despite increased import costs, while China seeks to ensure fair trade practices.
Walmart Seeks Price Cuts from Chinese Suppliers Amid US-China Trade War
Walmart is negotiating with Chinese suppliers to offset US tariffs, prompting a meeting with Chinese officials amid escalating trade tensions. The retailer aims to maintain low prices despite increased import costs, while China seeks to ensure fair trade practices.
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40% Bias Score
ICE Detentions Surge Under Trump, Nearing Biden-Era Numbers
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency detained almost 33,000 immigrants since President Trump's term, nearing last year's number under President Biden, revealing intense pressure to increase detentions and causing tensions with the White House and internal agency conflicts.
ICE Detentions Surge Under Trump, Nearing Biden-Era Numbers
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency detained almost 33,000 immigrants since President Trump's term, nearing last year's number under President Biden, revealing intense pressure to increase detentions and causing tensions with the White House and internal agency conflicts.
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48% Bias Score
Huawei Corruption Probe: Belgian Raids Uncover Potential MEP Bribery
Belgian police raided Huawei's Brussels headquarters and 20 other locations on Thursday, investigating allegations of bribery involving approximately 15 MEPs and a Huawei lobbyist, Valerio Ottati, potentially influencing EU decisions.
Huawei Corruption Probe: Belgian Raids Uncover Potential MEP Bribery
Belgian police raided Huawei's Brussels headquarters and 20 other locations on Thursday, investigating allegations of bribery involving approximately 15 MEPs and a Huawei lobbyist, Valerio Ottati, potentially influencing EU decisions.
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44% Bias Score
EU and UK Breast Cancer Mortality to Decrease, but Disparities Remain
A new study forecasts a 4% reduction in EU and 6% in UK breast cancer deaths by 2025, mainly due to improved screenings and treatments; however, women over 80 show no decrease, revealing healthcare access disparities.
EU and UK Breast Cancer Mortality to Decrease, but Disparities Remain
A new study forecasts a 4% reduction in EU and 6% in UK breast cancer deaths by 2025, mainly due to improved screenings and treatments; however, women over 80 show no decrease, revealing healthcare access disparities.
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36% Bias Score
PSP Investments Makes Record-Breaking $2.4 Billion Canadian Investment in 407 ETR
PSP Investments is making its largest-ever Canadian investment, acquiring a 7.51% stake in Ontario's 407 ETR toll road for $2.4 billion upfront plus a deferred payment, exceeding previous expectations and reflecting pressure on Canadian pension funds to increase domestic investments.
PSP Investments Makes Record-Breaking $2.4 Billion Canadian Investment in 407 ETR
PSP Investments is making its largest-ever Canadian investment, acquiring a 7.51% stake in Ontario's 407 ETR toll road for $2.4 billion upfront plus a deferred payment, exceeding previous expectations and reflecting pressure on Canadian pension funds to increase domestic investments.
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44% Bias Score