March 2025
April 2025
Arrest of Columbia Student Sparks Concerns about Chilling Effect on Academic Freedom
Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and green card holder, was arrested for alleged Hamas ties, prompting concerns among Chicago academics about a chilling effect on free speech due to President Trump's crackdown on antisemitism on college campuses.
Arrest of Columbia Student Sparks Concerns about Chilling Effect on Academic Freedom
Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and green card holder, was arrested for alleged Hamas ties, prompting concerns among Chicago academics about a chilling effect on free speech due to President Trump's crackdown on antisemitism on college campuses.
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48% Bias Score
Pan Am 103 bombing trial delayed
A US judge has postponed the trial of Abu Agila Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi, accused of building the bomb that destroyed Pan Am Flight 103 in 1988, due to the case's complexity and the need for more time to prepare for pre-trial hearings; a new date has not been set.
Pan Am 103 bombing trial delayed
A US judge has postponed the trial of Abu Agila Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi, accused of building the bomb that destroyed Pan Am Flight 103 in 1988, due to the case's complexity and the need for more time to prepare for pre-trial hearings; a new date has not been set.
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32% Bias Score
Hamas Hostage Offer Rejected by Israel Amid Gaza Ceasefire Talks
Hamas offered to release an Israeli-American hostage and four other binational hostages' remains on March 14th to restart Gaza ceasefire talks mediated by the US in Qatar; however, Israel rejected the offer, accusing Hamas of 'psychological warfare'.
Hamas Hostage Offer Rejected by Israel Amid Gaza Ceasefire Talks
Hamas offered to release an Israeli-American hostage and four other binational hostages' remains on March 14th to restart Gaza ceasefire talks mediated by the US in Qatar; however, Israel rejected the offer, accusing Hamas of 'psychological warfare'.
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44% Bias Score
90 Islamist Extremist Minors Under Surveillance in Baden-Württemberg
The Baden-Württemberg domestic intelligence agency is monitoring roughly 90 minors involved in Islamist extremism, a sharp increase since October 7, 2023, following the Hamas attack on Israel; cases involve online radicalization, bomb-making instructions, and links to right-wing extremism.
90 Islamist Extremist Minors Under Surveillance in Baden-Württemberg
The Baden-Württemberg domestic intelligence agency is monitoring roughly 90 minors involved in Islamist extremism, a sharp increase since October 7, 2023, following the Hamas attack on Israel; cases involve online radicalization, bomb-making instructions, and links to right-wing extremism.
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36% Bias Score
Carney Becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Mark Carney became Canada's new prime minister today following Justin Trudeau's resignation, inheriting a tariff dispute with the U.S. and an upcoming federal election; his cabinet includes Chrystia Freeland and several ministers from the previous government, while others were replaced.
Carney Becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Mark Carney became Canada's new prime minister today following Justin Trudeau's resignation, inheriting a tariff dispute with the U.S. and an upcoming federal election; his cabinet includes Chrystia Freeland and several ministers from the previous government, while others were replaced.
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44% Bias Score
Hungary Vetoes EU Sanctions Renewal, Secures Removal of Several Russians
Hungary vetoed the EU's renewal of sanctions against over 2,200 Russians and organizations, securing the removal of several individuals, including oligarch Viacheslav Moshe Kantor and a relative of Alisher Usmanov, due to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's opposition to the sanctions' effectiveness.
Hungary Vetoes EU Sanctions Renewal, Secures Removal of Several Russians
Hungary vetoed the EU's renewal of sanctions against over 2,200 Russians and organizations, securing the removal of several individuals, including oligarch Viacheslav Moshe Kantor and a relative of Alisher Usmanov, due to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's opposition to the sanctions' effectiveness.
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60% Bias Score
Tesla Stock Plummets Amidst Sales Slump and Musk's Political Diversions
Tesla's stock price has plummeted due to overvaluation, decreased sales in key markets (e.g., 76% lower in Germany in February 2025), increased competition, and delays in new product launches; Elon Musk's political activities and business diversification raise concerns about Tesla's future.
Tesla Stock Plummets Amidst Sales Slump and Musk's Political Diversions
Tesla's stock price has plummeted due to overvaluation, decreased sales in key markets (e.g., 76% lower in Germany in February 2025), increased competition, and delays in new product launches; Elon Musk's political activities and business diversification raise concerns about Tesla's future.
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52% Bias Score
Wall Street Rejects Trump's Economic Agenda Amidst Market Correction
President Trump's economic policies, including on-again, off-again tariffs, mass government layoffs, and immigration crackdowns, have severely spooked Wall Street, causing the S&P 500 to fall into correction territory and pushing the market into "Extreme Fear", according to CNN's Fear and Greed Inde...
Wall Street Rejects Trump's Economic Agenda Amidst Market Correction
President Trump's economic policies, including on-again, off-again tariffs, mass government layoffs, and immigration crackdowns, have severely spooked Wall Street, causing the S&P 500 to fall into correction territory and pushing the market into "Extreme Fear", according to CNN's Fear and Greed Inde...
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48% Bias Score
Germany Agrees on 500 Billion Euro Infrastructure Package
Germany's Union, SPD, and Green parties agreed on a 500 billion euro infrastructure special fund, including 100 billion euros for climate and 100 billion for federal states, plus a broadened definition of defense spending impacting the debt brake, after intense negotiations.
Germany Agrees on 500 Billion Euro Infrastructure Package
Germany's Union, SPD, and Green parties agreed on a 500 billion euro infrastructure special fund, including 100 billion euros for climate and 100 billion for federal states, plus a broadened definition of defense spending impacting the debt brake, after intense negotiations.
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40% Bias Score
German Government Kept Secret Intelligence on COVID-19 Origin
Germany's foreign intelligence agency (BND) concluded in 2020 that a lab accident in Wuhan was the likely origin of COVID-19, but the Chancellery kept this 80-95% probability assessment secret, prompting an investigation and concerns about transparency.
German Government Kept Secret Intelligence on COVID-19 Origin
Germany's foreign intelligence agency (BND) concluded in 2020 that a lab accident in Wuhan was the likely origin of COVID-19, but the Chancellery kept this 80-95% probability assessment secret, prompting an investigation and concerns about transparency.
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40% Bias Score
Unicredit's Bid for Commerzbank Doubles Share Price, Sparks Political Debate
Unicredit, holding a 9.5% stake and access to an additional 18.5% via derivatives, seeks to acquire Commerzbank, causing its stock price to nearly double to €23.34, despite Commerzbank's rejection. The ECB approved, while the German cartel office investigates, and political figures express concern.
Unicredit's Bid for Commerzbank Doubles Share Price, Sparks Political Debate
Unicredit, holding a 9.5% stake and access to an additional 18.5% via derivatives, seeks to acquire Commerzbank, causing its stock price to nearly double to €23.34, despite Commerzbank's rejection. The ECB approved, while the German cartel office investigates, and political figures express concern.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Exceeds 2024 Emissions Target, But Sectoral Shortfalls Remain
Germany's greenhouse gas emissions fell by 3.4 percent in 2024 to 649 million tons, exceeding the government's target but falling short in transportation and buildings, potentially leading to EU fines.
Germany Exceeds 2024 Emissions Target, But Sectoral Shortfalls Remain
Germany's greenhouse gas emissions fell by 3.4 percent in 2024 to 649 million tons, exceeding the government's target but falling short in transportation and buildings, potentially leading to EU fines.
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40% Bias Score