March 2025
April 2025
US Expels South Africa's Ambassador Amid Worsening Relations
The United States expelled South Africa's ambassador to Washington, Ebrahim Rasool, on Friday, after Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused him of hating America and President Donald Trump, citing remarks Rasool made about demographic shifts in the US and the Trump administration. This follows the U...
US Expels South Africa's Ambassador Amid Worsening Relations
The United States expelled South Africa's ambassador to Washington, Ebrahim Rasool, on Friday, after Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused him of hating America and President Donald Trump, citing remarks Rasool made about demographic shifts in the US and the Trump administration. This follows the U...
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44% Bias Score
Mumsnet Campaigns for Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Mumsnet, a UK parenting website, is campaigning for a ban on social media for under-16s and advocating for delayed smartphone ownership, citing concerns about addictive algorithms and their impact on children's well-being, backed by a Labour MP's bill.
Mumsnet Campaigns for Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Mumsnet, a UK parenting website, is campaigning for a ban on social media for under-16s and advocating for delayed smartphone ownership, citing concerns about addictive algorithms and their impact on children's well-being, backed by a Labour MP's bill.
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48% Bias Score
Proposed Medicaid Cuts to Hit New York, California Hardest
Republican budget proposals threaten $880 billion in Medicaid cuts over nine years, disproportionately impacting states like New York and California, with some districts facing $4-$5 billion in losses, raising concerns about healthcare access and equity.
Proposed Medicaid Cuts to Hit New York, California Hardest
Republican budget proposals threaten $880 billion in Medicaid cuts over nine years, disproportionately impacting states like New York and California, with some districts facing $4-$5 billion in losses, raising concerns about healthcare access and equity.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey's Amnesty Debate: Past Failures and Systemic Challenges
Turkey's ongoing "solution process", involving amnesty debates, faces challenges due to past ineffective amnesties and a broad definition of terrorism, leading to prison overcrowding and undermining public trust in the justice system.
Turkey's Amnesty Debate: Past Failures and Systemic Challenges
Turkey's ongoing "solution process", involving amnesty debates, faces challenges due to past ineffective amnesties and a broad definition of terrorism, leading to prison overcrowding and undermining public trust in the justice system.
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60% Bias Score
Schumer's Vote with Republicans Sparks Democratic Fury
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sided with Republicans to pass a spending bill, averting a government shutdown but sparking outrage among fellow Democrats due to the bill's provisions including cuts to non-military programs and increased border security spending, while President Trump praised S...
Schumer's Vote with Republicans Sparks Democratic Fury
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sided with Republicans to pass a spending bill, averting a government shutdown but sparking outrage among fellow Democrats due to the bill's provisions including cuts to non-military programs and increased border security spending, while President Trump praised S...
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52% Bias Score
Putin's Ceasefire Stance and International Developments
Ukrainian President Zelensky claims Russian President Putin wants to reject a US ceasefire proposal due to imposed strict conditions, possibly as a delaying tactic; meanwhile, a compromise has been reached in the Netherlands regarding EU defense plans, and a new Canadian prime minister will face cha...
Putin's Ceasefire Stance and International Developments
Ukrainian President Zelensky claims Russian President Putin wants to reject a US ceasefire proposal due to imposed strict conditions, possibly as a delaying tactic; meanwhile, a compromise has been reached in the Netherlands regarding EU defense plans, and a new Canadian prime minister will face cha...
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44% Bias Score
Microlightning: A New Theory for Life's Origins
A Stanford University study proposes that 'microlightning' from crashing waves and waterfalls, generating tiny electrical sparks, created organic molecules, including DNA building blocks, challenging the long-held Miller-Urey hypothesis.
Microlightning: A New Theory for Life's Origins
A Stanford University study proposes that 'microlightning' from crashing waves and waterfalls, generating tiny electrical sparks, created organic molecules, including DNA building blocks, challenging the long-held Miller-Urey hypothesis.
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48% Bias Score
US Takeovers Weaken UK Defense
American private equity firms acquired several crucial UK defense companies—Cobham, Ultra Electronics, and Meggitt—between 2019 and 2023, despite national security concerns, leading to the break-up and sale of their components, raising concerns about the UK's defense capabilities.
US Takeovers Weaken UK Defense
American private equity firms acquired several crucial UK defense companies—Cobham, Ultra Electronics, and Meggitt—between 2019 and 2023, despite national security concerns, leading to the break-up and sale of their components, raising concerns about the UK's defense capabilities.
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60% Bias Score
EU Welfare State Under Pressure: Funding Challenges and Political Headwinds
The European welfare state, a Cold War creation supported by US military protection, now faces funding challenges due to decreased US support and rising social costs, creating political obstacles for the EU.
EU Welfare State Under Pressure: Funding Challenges and Political Headwinds
The European welfare state, a Cold War creation supported by US military protection, now faces funding challenges due to decreased US support and rising social costs, creating political obstacles for the EU.
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48% Bias Score
US Cracks Down on Pro-Palestinian Students at Columbia University
The US Department of Homeland Security revoked the visas of and arrested Columbia University students Leqaa Kordia and Ranjani Srinivasan for their participation in pro-Palestinian spring 2024 protests, citing an executive order targeting antisemitism and alleging misrepresentation of visa applicati...
US Cracks Down on Pro-Palestinian Students at Columbia University
The US Department of Homeland Security revoked the visas of and arrested Columbia University students Leqaa Kordia and Ranjani Srinivasan for their participation in pro-Palestinian spring 2024 protests, citing an executive order targeting antisemitism and alleging misrepresentation of visa applicati...
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64% Bias Score
SpaceX Crew-10 Launches Successfully After Delays; Williams, Wilmore Set for Return
After a Wednesday delay due to a ground system issue, the SpaceX Crew-10 mission successfully launched Friday, sending four astronauts to the ISS, with astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore—who completed a record-breaking spacewalk—set to return to Earth by Wednesday after a nine-month stay due...
SpaceX Crew-10 Launches Successfully After Delays; Williams, Wilmore Set for Return
After a Wednesday delay due to a ground system issue, the SpaceX Crew-10 mission successfully launched Friday, sending four astronauts to the ISS, with astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore—who completed a record-breaking spacewalk—set to return to Earth by Wednesday after a nine-month stay due...
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36% Bias Score
University Research Funding Cuts Threaten Innovation and Competitiveness
Proposed cuts to university research funding threaten to significantly reduce basic research output, negatively impacting innovation and economic competitiveness, potentially leading to a decline in the US's global standing in research and technology.
University Research Funding Cuts Threaten Innovation and Competitiveness
Proposed cuts to university research funding threaten to significantly reduce basic research output, negatively impacting innovation and economic competitiveness, potentially leading to a decline in the US's global standing in research and technology.
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36% Bias Score