March 2025
April 2025
Trump Executive Order Seeks to Dismantle Department of Education
President Trump signed an executive order initiating the closure of the US Department of Education, aiming to transfer its responsibilities to individual states; this action has faced immediate criticism from educators and the Democratic party, citing potential negative impacts on funding for disadv...
Trump Executive Order Seeks to Dismantle Department of Education
President Trump signed an executive order initiating the closure of the US Department of Education, aiming to transfer its responsibilities to individual states; this action has faced immediate criticism from educators and the Democratic party, citing potential negative impacts on funding for disadv...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Administration Threatens Columbia University, Jeopardizing Academic Freedom
The Trump administration issued an ultimatum to Columbia University, demanding compliance with nine conditions in exchange for $400 million in federal funding, threatening academic freedom and setting a concerning precedent for US higher education.
Trump Administration Threatens Columbia University, Jeopardizing Academic Freedom
The Trump administration issued an ultimatum to Columbia University, demanding compliance with nine conditions in exchange for $400 million in federal funding, threatening academic freedom and setting a concerning precedent for US higher education.
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60% Bias Score
EU-US Tariffs Threaten Eurozone Growth, Lagarde Warns
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned on March 20th that EU-US tariffs could decrease Eurozone growth by 0.3-0.5 percentage points, impacting the projected 0.9% growth in 2025 and 1.2% in 2026, and potentially increasing inflation by 0.5 percentage points; this announcement caused a significant dro...
EU-US Tariffs Threaten Eurozone Growth, Lagarde Warns
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned on March 20th that EU-US tariffs could decrease Eurozone growth by 0.3-0.5 percentage points, impacting the projected 0.9% growth in 2025 and 1.2% in 2026, and potentially increasing inflation by 0.5 percentage points; this announcement caused a significant dro...
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40% Bias Score
İmamoğlu Detention Sparks Mass Protests in Istanbul
Following the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, thousands protested in Saraçhane, Istanbul, on March 15, 2024, led by CHP leader Özgür Özel and joined by Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş; clashes between protesters and police resulted in injuries, despite a pre-existing ban on demonstrations; the...
İmamoğlu Detention Sparks Mass Protests in Istanbul
Following the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, thousands protested in Saraçhane, Istanbul, on March 15, 2024, led by CHP leader Özgür Özel and joined by Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş; clashes between protesters and police resulted in injuries, despite a pre-existing ban on demonstrations; the...
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52% Bias Score
Australia Reassesses US Alliance Amidst Supermarket Price-Fixing Scandal
A former Australian defense chief criticized the US administration's reliability, prompting calls to reassess the strategic partnership; the ACCC found Coles and Woolworths increased prices during a cost-of-living crisis.
Australia Reassesses US Alliance Amidst Supermarket Price-Fixing Scandal
A former Australian defense chief criticized the US administration's reliability, prompting calls to reassess the strategic partnership; the ACCC found Coles and Woolworths increased prices during a cost-of-living crisis.
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48% Bias Score
South African Mother Charged with Selling Missing Daughter to Traditional Healer
In February 2024, six-year-old Joshlin Smith vanished from her Saldanha Bay, South Africa home; her mother Kelly Smith, boyfriend, and friend are accused of selling her to a traditional healer for approximately \$1,100 due to her light eyes and skin; the healer was initially arrested but released du...
South African Mother Charged with Selling Missing Daughter to Traditional Healer
In February 2024, six-year-old Joshlin Smith vanished from her Saldanha Bay, South Africa home; her mother Kelly Smith, boyfriend, and friend are accused of selling her to a traditional healer for approximately \$1,100 due to her light eyes and skin; the healer was initially arrested but released du...
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Foreign Policy Challenges Under Merz
Germany's next chancellor, likely Friedrich Merz, faces challenges including a strained US relationship under Trump, the Ukraine war, and the need for stronger European defense cooperation, all while dealing with economic recession and shifting global trade dynamics.
Germany's Foreign Policy Challenges Under Merz
Germany's next chancellor, likely Friedrich Merz, faces challenges including a strained US relationship under Trump, the Ukraine war, and the need for stronger European defense cooperation, all while dealing with economic recession and shifting global trade dynamics.
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52% Bias Score
Half a Million Protest Vučić in Largest Serbian Demonstration
Approximately half a million people protested against Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić last Saturday, the largest demonstration in Serbian history, demanding his resignation after a recent mass shooting and amidst allegations of government violence against protesters.
Half a Million Protest Vučić in Largest Serbian Demonstration
Approximately half a million people protested against Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić last Saturday, the largest demonstration in Serbian history, demanding his resignation after a recent mass shooting and amidst allegations of government violence against protesters.
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48% Bias Score
Bundesrat Vote on German Debt Brake Could Trigger Political Crisis
Germany's Bundesrat is voting on March 17th on a constitutional amendment relaxing the debt brake, enabling increased spending on defense, infrastructure, and climate. The vote's outcome is uncertain due to regional objections, and a rejection could cause a political crisis and delay the spending pl...
Bundesrat Vote on German Debt Brake Could Trigger Political Crisis
Germany's Bundesrat is voting on March 17th on a constitutional amendment relaxing the debt brake, enabling increased spending on defense, infrastructure, and climate. The vote's outcome is uncertain due to regional objections, and a rejection could cause a political crisis and delay the spending pl...
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56% Bias Score
Tesla's Cybertruck Recall Highlights Systemic Issues
Tesla issued a recall for approximately 46,000 Cybertrucks due to potentially detaching exterior panels; this is the eighth recall in 15 months, coinciding with falling stock prices, declining sales, increased vandalism, and political controversies surrounding Elon Musk.
Tesla's Cybertruck Recall Highlights Systemic Issues
Tesla issued a recall for approximately 46,000 Cybertrucks due to potentially detaching exterior panels; this is the eighth recall in 15 months, coinciding with falling stock prices, declining sales, increased vandalism, and political controversies surrounding Elon Musk.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Administration Apprehends Three of FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives
The Trump administration's FBI has arrested three of its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives since January 20, 2025, exceeding the four caught during Biden's entire term; notable arrests include an MS-13 gang leader, a man accused of murdering his wife, and a man charged with child abuse and sex trafficking.
Trump Administration Apprehends Three of FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives
The Trump administration's FBI has arrested three of its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives since January 20, 2025, exceeding the four caught during Biden's entire term; notable arrests include an MS-13 gang leader, a man accused of murdering his wife, and a man charged with child abuse and sex trafficking.
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56% Bias Score
Police Helicopter Attack in Rio De Janeiro Leaves Officer Critically Injured
During a Thursday police raid targeting an auto theft gang in Rio de Janeiro's Vila Aliança favela, a police helicopter was attacked, critically injuring a 45-year-old officer; six suspects were arrested, and the incident highlights increased violence against police linked to Supreme Court rulings r...
Police Helicopter Attack in Rio De Janeiro Leaves Officer Critically Injured
During a Thursday police raid targeting an auto theft gang in Rio de Janeiro's Vila Aliança favela, a police helicopter was attacked, critically injuring a 45-year-old officer; six suspects were arrested, and the incident highlights increased violence against police linked to Supreme Court rulings r...
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48% Bias Score