March 2025
April 2025
Bundesrat Approves Debt Package for Defense and Infrastructure
The German Bundesrat approved a debt package allowing for increased borrowing to fund defense and infrastructure, exceeding existing debt limits. This follows similar approval in the Bundestag, and despite procedural criticism, the package passed with a two-thirds majority due to concerns about Russ...
Bundesrat Approves Debt Package for Defense and Infrastructure
The German Bundesrat approved a debt package allowing for increased borrowing to fund defense and infrastructure, exceeding existing debt limits. This follows similar approval in the Bundestag, and despite procedural criticism, the package passed with a two-thirds majority due to concerns about Russ...
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40% Bias Score
Merz's Debt Package: Voter Deception and Declining Approval
A ZDF Politbarometer survey shows 73% of respondents view the Union's €500 billion debt package as voter deception, significantly impacting CDU leader Friedrich Merz's approval ratings as chancellor (37% positive, down from 44% in early March), while 64% approve of the package's goals.
Merz's Debt Package: Voter Deception and Declining Approval
A ZDF Politbarometer survey shows 73% of respondents view the Union's €500 billion debt package as voter deception, significantly impacting CDU leader Friedrich Merz's approval ratings as chancellor (37% positive, down from 44% in early March), while 64% approve of the package's goals.
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60% Bias Score
Bank of Russia Holds Key Rate at 21%, Citing Slowing Inflation
The Bank of Russia held its key interest rate at 21% in March 2025, citing slowing inflation, a strengthening ruble, and reduced borrowing, despite annual inflation exceeding 10%; analysts predict a gradual rate decrease later in the year.
Bank of Russia Holds Key Rate at 21%, Citing Slowing Inflation
The Bank of Russia held its key interest rate at 21% in March 2025, citing slowing inflation, a strengthening ruble, and reduced borrowing, despite annual inflation exceeding 10%; analysts predict a gradual rate decrease later in the year.
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12% Bias Score
Bird Flu Causes US Egg Crisis, Fueling Border Seizures and Price Spikes
Avian flu has ravaged US egg supplies, causing a 48% rise in border egg seizures and a projected 41% price increase this year; consumers face purchase limits and restaurants add surcharges, while many cross the border for cheaper alternatives.
Bird Flu Causes US Egg Crisis, Fueling Border Seizures and Price Spikes
Avian flu has ravaged US egg supplies, causing a 48% rise in border egg seizures and a projected 41% price increase this year; consumers face purchase limits and restaurants add surcharges, while many cross the border for cheaper alternatives.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Police Inspector Arrested for Alleged Collaboration with Drug Trafficking Ring
Spanish police arrested senior inspector Óscar Sánchez for allegedly collaborating with a drug trafficking ring led by Ignacio Torán, using encrypted messages to facilitate cocaine shipments and avoid detection; nearly €19 million was seized from Sánchez's home and office.
Spanish Police Inspector Arrested for Alleged Collaboration with Drug Trafficking Ring
Spanish police arrested senior inspector Óscar Sánchez for allegedly collaborating with a drug trafficking ring led by Ignacio Torán, using encrypted messages to facilitate cocaine shipments and avoid detection; nearly €19 million was seized from Sánchez's home and office.
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40% Bias Score
Chinese Company's Mandate for Employee Childbearing Sparks Backlash
Facing a declining birthrate, the Chinese Shuntian Chemical Group initially mandated marriage and childbirth for its employees by September 30, 2024, before retracting the order amid public criticism; this follows a similar initiative by a supermarket chain, highlighting governmental efforts to subt...
Chinese Company's Mandate for Employee Childbearing Sparks Backlash
Facing a declining birthrate, the Chinese Shuntian Chemical Group initially mandated marriage and childbirth for its employees by September 30, 2024, before retracting the order amid public criticism; this follows a similar initiative by a supermarket chain, highlighting governmental efforts to subt...
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52% Bias Score
Sharpeville Massacre: A Turning Point in the Fight Against Apartheid
The Sharpeville massacre, on March 21, 1960, resulted in the deaths of 69 Black South Africans protesting Apartheid's Pass Laws, marking a turning point in the global fight against racial segregation and leading to the establishment of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discriminati...
Sharpeville Massacre: A Turning Point in the Fight Against Apartheid
The Sharpeville massacre, on March 21, 1960, resulted in the deaths of 69 Black South Africans protesting Apartheid's Pass Laws, marking a turning point in the global fight against racial segregation and leading to the establishment of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discriminati...
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28% Bias Score
Greenpeace Ordered to Pay \$660 Million in Dakota Access Pipeline Case
A North Dakota jury ruled that Greenpeace must pay Energy Transfer \$660 million for defamation and other claims stemming from 2016-2017 Dakota Access Pipeline protests, potentially emboldening other energy companies to sue environmental activists.
Greenpeace Ordered to Pay \$660 Million in Dakota Access Pipeline Case
A North Dakota jury ruled that Greenpeace must pay Energy Transfer \$660 million for defamation and other claims stemming from 2016-2017 Dakota Access Pipeline protests, potentially emboldening other energy companies to sue environmental activists.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Denies Report of Musk's China War Briefing
Donald Trump denied a New York Times report that Elon Musk would receive a Pentagon briefing on US military plans for a potential war with China, contradicting statements from a US official and the Pentagon chief, Pete Hegseth, who confirmed the briefing would include several topics including China;...
Trump Denies Report of Musk's China War Briefing
Donald Trump denied a New York Times report that Elon Musk would receive a Pentagon briefing on US military plans for a potential war with China, contradicting statements from a US official and the Pentagon chief, Pete Hegseth, who confirmed the briefing would include several topics including China;...
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44% Bias Score
DoJ Task Force Targets Student Protesters, Raising Free Speech Concerns
The Department of Justice launched "Joint Task Force October 7" to prosecute Hamas leaders and those supporting them, including student protesters and universities, raising concerns about free speech on college campuses.
DoJ Task Force Targets Student Protesters, Raising Free Speech Concerns
The Department of Justice launched "Joint Task Force October 7" to prosecute Hamas leaders and those supporting them, including student protesters and universities, raising concerns about free speech on college campuses.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Denies Report of Musk Receiving Classified China War Briefing
Donald Trump denied a New York Times report claiming Elon Musk would receive a classified Pentagon briefing on US military plans for a potential conflict with China; the Pentagon confirmed Musk's visit but stated it would focus on innovation, not war strategies.
Trump Denies Report of Musk Receiving Classified China War Briefing
Donald Trump denied a New York Times report claiming Elon Musk would receive a classified Pentagon briefing on US military plans for a potential conflict with China; the Pentagon confirmed Musk's visit but stated it would focus on innovation, not war strategies.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Signs Executive Order to Dissolve Department of Education
President Trump signed an executive order to dissolve the Department of Education, citing "breathtaking failures," and aiming to return its funding to states; legal challenges and widespread protests followed.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Dissolve Department of Education
President Trump signed an executive order to dissolve the Department of Education, citing "breathtaking failures," and aiming to return its funding to states; legal challenges and widespread protests followed.
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60% Bias Score