March 2025
April 2025
Trump Withdraws Controversial CDC Nominee Amid Vaccine Safety Concerns
President Trump withdrew Dr. David Weldon's nomination to lead the CDC on Thursday, just before his Senate confirmation hearing, due to insufficient support stemming from his past anti-vaccine statements, marking the first time a Senate confirmation was required for this position.
Trump Withdraws Controversial CDC Nominee Amid Vaccine Safety Concerns
President Trump withdrew Dr. David Weldon's nomination to lead the CDC on Thursday, just before his Senate confirmation hearing, due to insufficient support stemming from his past anti-vaccine statements, marking the first time a Senate confirmation was required for this position.
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56% Bias Score
Starmer's "Project Chainsaw" Reshapes British State Amid Economic and Geopolitical Uncertainty
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to restructure Britain's civil service, government, and health system to improve efficiency, potentially leading to job losses and welfare cuts, amid declining poll numbers and economic challenges.
Starmer's "Project Chainsaw" Reshapes British State Amid Economic and Geopolitical Uncertainty
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to restructure Britain's civil service, government, and health system to improve efficiency, potentially leading to job losses and welfare cuts, amid declining poll numbers and economic challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Deportation Case Highlights Clash Over Pro-Palestinian Activism on US Campuses
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian-American green card holder and Columbia University student, was arrested on Saturday and faces deportation for his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests; a judge temporarily blocked his deportation, pending a court review of the legality of his arrest.
Deportation Case Highlights Clash Over Pro-Palestinian Activism on US Campuses
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian-American green card holder and Columbia University student, was arrested on Saturday and faces deportation for his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests; a judge temporarily blocked his deportation, pending a court review of the legality of his arrest.
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48% Bias Score
EU-South Africa Summit Strengthens Ties Amid U.S. Sanctions
EU officials met with South African President Ramaphosa to boost trade and diplomatic ties amid the Trump administration's sanctions against South Africa, focusing on economic cooperation and a new investment package for green energy and infrastructure.
EU-South Africa Summit Strengthens Ties Amid U.S. Sanctions
EU officials met with South African President Ramaphosa to boost trade and diplomatic ties amid the Trump administration's sanctions against South Africa, focusing on economic cooperation and a new investment package for green energy and infrastructure.
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48% Bias Score
Wales to Introduce Recall Process for Misbehaving Politicians"
The Welsh government will introduce legislation to allow voters to remove misbehaving politicians from the Senedd after the next election in May 2026, though implementation may be delayed; constituents can vote to remove a politician who seriously breaches the rules; the Standards of Conduct Committ...
Wales to Introduce Recall Process for Misbehaving Politicians"
The Welsh government will introduce legislation to allow voters to remove misbehaving politicians from the Senedd after the next election in May 2026, though implementation may be delayed; constituents can vote to remove a politician who seriously breaches the rules; the Standards of Conduct Committ...
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32% Bias Score
BVG-Verdi Talks Stall, Strike Looms
Berlin's fifth round of BVG-Verdi contract talks ended without a deal, despite the BVG offering a 13.6% pay raise and a compromise on working hours. A strike is possible unless an agreement is reached next week.
BVG-Verdi Talks Stall, Strike Looms
Berlin's fifth round of BVG-Verdi contract talks ended without a deal, despite the BVG offering a 13.6% pay raise and a compromise on working hours. A strike is possible unless an agreement is reached next week.
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52% Bias Score
401(k) Holders Grapple with Market Downturn Amidst Trade War Concerns
Wall Street turmoil is causing widespread anxiety among 401(k) holders as market declines impact retirement savings; President Trump's trade war is cited as a major contributing factor, leading to increased calls to financial advisors and a shift towards safer investments.
401(k) Holders Grapple with Market Downturn Amidst Trade War Concerns
Wall Street turmoil is causing widespread anxiety among 401(k) holders as market declines impact retirement savings; President Trump's trade war is cited as a major contributing factor, leading to increased calls to financial advisors and a shift towards safer investments.
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64% Bias Score
Trump's Border Security Measures Yield Sharp Drop in Southern California Crossings
President Trump's renewed focus on border security has resulted in a significant decrease in illegal crossings in Southern California, with February 2024 seeing the lowest monthly total in over two decades; volunteer groups assisting border patrol have observed a drastic reduction in activity in pre...
Trump's Border Security Measures Yield Sharp Drop in Southern California Crossings
President Trump's renewed focus on border security has resulted in a significant decrease in illegal crossings in Southern California, with February 2024 seeing the lowest monthly total in over two decades; volunteer groups assisting border patrol have observed a drastic reduction in activity in pre...
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60% Bias Score
Meta Launches Crowdsourced Content Moderation Tool
Meta's upcoming Community Notes feature, launching next week in the U.S., uses X's open-source algorithm to crowdsource content moderation, aiming to replace third-party fact-checking; 200,000 users have signed up.
Meta Launches Crowdsourced Content Moderation Tool
Meta's upcoming Community Notes feature, launching next week in the U.S., uses X's open-source algorithm to crowdsource content moderation, aiming to replace third-party fact-checking; 200,000 users have signed up.
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44% Bias Score
Somaliland Expands Sales Tax to Boost Domestic Revenue
Somaliland's government expanded a 5% sales tax to various services including mobile money and internet access on Monday, aiming to boost domestic revenue amid customs revenue instability due to regional conflicts and global factors.
Somaliland Expands Sales Tax to Boost Domestic Revenue
Somaliland's government expanded a 5% sales tax to various services including mobile money and internet access on Monday, aiming to boost domestic revenue amid customs revenue instability due to regional conflicts and global factors.
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36% Bias Score
Fuego Volcano Eruption Prompts Evacuations in Guatemala
Guatemala's Fuego Volcano experienced a March 9th eruption, prompting evacuations of almost 1,000 people and school closures; while activity has decreased, authorities continue monitoring, given the 2018 eruption's 215 fatalities and the volcano's history of frequent eruptions.
Fuego Volcano Eruption Prompts Evacuations in Guatemala
Guatemala's Fuego Volcano experienced a March 9th eruption, prompting evacuations of almost 1,000 people and school closures; while activity has decreased, authorities continue monitoring, given the 2018 eruption's 215 fatalities and the volcano's history of frequent eruptions.
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12% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Irish Goods Over Tax Policies
During a St. Patrick's Day meeting, President Trump voiced concerns about Ireland's tax policies attracting U.S. pharmaceutical companies, hinting at potential future tariffs despite acknowledging the strong U.S.-Ireland trade relationship and the risk to his Irish-American voter base.
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Irish Goods Over Tax Policies
During a St. Patrick's Day meeting, President Trump voiced concerns about Ireland's tax policies attracting U.S. pharmaceutical companies, hinting at potential future tariffs despite acknowledging the strong U.S.-Ireland trade relationship and the risk to his Irish-American voter base.
Progress
60% Bias Score