March 2025
April 2025
Dresden Bridge Collapse Exposes Germany's Crumbling Infrastructure
The collapse of Dresden's Carola Bridge on September 10, 2024, due to corroded steel, highlights Germany's urgent need for billions of euros in infrastructure investment across transportation, energy, and housing, impacting economic competitiveness and social well-being.
Dresden Bridge Collapse Exposes Germany's Crumbling Infrastructure
The collapse of Dresden's Carola Bridge on September 10, 2024, due to corroded steel, highlights Germany's urgent need for billions of euros in infrastructure investment across transportation, energy, and housing, impacting economic competitiveness and social well-being.
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40% Bias Score
Tesla Sales Plummet Amid Musk's Political Controversies
Tesla's sales have sharply declined across multiple markets, including a 76% drop in Germany in February 2024, amid growing criticism of CEO Elon Musk's political activities and close ties to President Trump, which have alienated customers and sparked boycotts.
Tesla Sales Plummet Amid Musk's Political Controversies
Tesla's sales have sharply declined across multiple markets, including a 76% drop in Germany in February 2024, amid growing criticism of CEO Elon Musk's political activities and close ties to President Trump, which have alienated customers and sparked boycotts.
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64% Bias Score
Russia Expands "Foreign Agent" Law, Introduces Harsher Penalties and Trials in Absentia
The Russian State Duma is preparing three bills to expand the definition of "foreign agents", introducing up to 7 years imprisonment with asset confiscation for aiding international organizations not involving Russia and enabling trials in absentia for those who have left Russia.
Russia Expands "Foreign Agent" Law, Introduces Harsher Penalties and Trials in Absentia
The Russian State Duma is preparing three bills to expand the definition of "foreign agents", introducing up to 7 years imprisonment with asset confiscation for aiding international organizations not involving Russia and enabling trials in absentia for those who have left Russia.
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68% Bias Score
Putin Demands Demilitarized Zone Along Ukraine Border
Following a visit to a military command center in Kursk Oblast, Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated the need for a security zone along the Ukrainian border, exceeding the range of Ukrainian weaponry, to protect Russian territory. This announcement comes amid international discussions on a Uk...
Putin Demands Demilitarized Zone Along Ukraine Border
Following a visit to a military command center in Kursk Oblast, Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated the need for a security zone along the Ukrainian border, exceeding the range of Ukrainian weaponry, to protect Russian territory. This announcement comes amid international discussions on a Uk...
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56% Bias Score
Mediterranean Sea: Deepest Point Found to be Heavily Polluted
A scientific team discovered 167 pieces of litter, including plastic, glass, and metal, at the bottom of the Calypso Deep (5,112m) in the Ionian Sea, highlighting the extent of marine pollution in the Mediterranean.
Mediterranean Sea: Deepest Point Found to be Heavily Polluted
A scientific team discovered 167 pieces of litter, including plastic, glass, and metal, at the bottom of the Calypso Deep (5,112m) in the Ionian Sea, highlighting the extent of marine pollution in the Mediterranean.
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40% Bias Score
US Tariffs Delay Steel Shipment, UK Seeks Negotiation
Storms delayed two shipments of Marcegaglia steel, causing them to arrive after the US imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum, forcing the company to choose between absorbing the costs or seeking leniency from the US government; the UK is negotiating with the US instead of retaliating like the E...
US Tariffs Delay Steel Shipment, UK Seeks Negotiation
Storms delayed two shipments of Marcegaglia steel, causing them to arrive after the US imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum, forcing the company to choose between absorbing the costs or seeking leniency from the US government; the UK is negotiating with the US instead of retaliating like the E...
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44% Bias Score
Europe's Heavy Reliance on US Arms Sparks EU Defense Investment Drive
Analysis of SIPRI data reveals that nearly two-thirds of NATO members' arms purchases (2020-2024) came from the US, prompting EU discussions on boosting domestic defense capabilities and highlighting concerns about reliance on US arms amid renewed fears of Russian aggression.
Europe's Heavy Reliance on US Arms Sparks EU Defense Investment Drive
Analysis of SIPRI data reveals that nearly two-thirds of NATO members' arms purchases (2020-2024) came from the US, prompting EU discussions on boosting domestic defense capabilities and highlighting concerns about reliance on US arms amid renewed fears of Russian aggression.
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36% Bias Score
Violent Clashes Erupt in Argentina During Pensioner Protest
In Argentina, a March 12th protest by retired people, amplified by football fans and social organizations, resulted in 103 arrests, 20 injuries (one critical), and clashes with police using tear gas and rubber bullets, highlighting the socio-economic impact of President Milei's policies.
Violent Clashes Erupt in Argentina During Pensioner Protest
In Argentina, a March 12th protest by retired people, amplified by football fans and social organizations, resulted in 103 arrests, 20 injuries (one critical), and clashes with police using tear gas and rubber bullets, highlighting the socio-economic impact of President Milei's policies.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs on EU Wine and Champagne
US President Donald Trump threatened 200 percent tariffs on EU wines and champagnes in retaliation for EU tariffs on US whiskey, impacting $26 billion in trade and potentially escalating trade tensions between the US and EU.
Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs on EU Wine and Champagne
US President Donald Trump threatened 200 percent tariffs on EU wines and champagnes in retaliation for EU tariffs on US whiskey, impacting $26 billion in trade and potentially escalating trade tensions between the US and EU.
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48% Bias Score
Climate Models Underestimate Extreme Weather Risk to Britain
A new study reveals that errors in climate models have underestimated the North Atlantic Oscillation's (NAO) potential impact on Britain, predicting unprecedented levels of extreme weather—including floods and storms—by 2100 due to amplified effects of water vapor under high-emissions scenarios.
Climate Models Underestimate Extreme Weather Risk to Britain
A new study reveals that errors in climate models have underestimated the North Atlantic Oscillation's (NAO) potential impact on Britain, predicting unprecedented levels of extreme weather—including floods and storms—by 2100 due to amplified effects of water vapor under high-emissions scenarios.
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48% Bias Score
Minsk Agreements' Repeated Failures in Eastern Ukraine
The Minsk agreements, intended to end the conflict in eastern Ukraine, repeatedly failed due to violations by both sides, exemplified by the Volnovaha bus attack in 2015 and continued shelling despite multiple ceasefires, such as the 2019 and 2020 agreements.
Minsk Agreements' Repeated Failures in Eastern Ukraine
The Minsk agreements, intended to end the conflict in eastern Ukraine, repeatedly failed due to violations by both sides, exemplified by the Volnovaha bus attack in 2015 and continued shelling despite multiple ceasefires, such as the 2019 and 2020 agreements.
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68% Bias Score
Trump CDC Nominee Withdraws Amid Anti-Vaccine Controversy
Dave Weldon withdrew his nomination to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday, amid controversy surrounding his anti-vaccine views and recent measles outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. His withdrawal follows the appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., another anti-vaccine...
Trump CDC Nominee Withdraws Amid Anti-Vaccine Controversy
Dave Weldon withdrew his nomination to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday, amid controversy surrounding his anti-vaccine views and recent measles outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. His withdrawal follows the appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., another anti-vaccine...
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48% Bias Score