January 2025
February 2025
French Arrests of Algerian TikTok Influencers for Terrorism-Related Content
Two Algerian TikTok influencers were arrested in France for posting videos calling for violence; one faces terrorism charges, while the other's charges were upgraded to direct incitement to terrorism after posting a video calling for the burning, killing, and rape of people in France.
French Arrests of Algerian TikTok Influencers for Terrorism-Related Content
Two Algerian TikTok influencers were arrested in France for posting videos calling for violence; one faces terrorism charges, while the other's charges were upgraded to direct incitement to terrorism after posting a video calling for the burning, killing, and rape of people in France.
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32% Bias Score
Washington Post Cartoonist Quits After Bezos Cartoon Rejected
Pulitzer Prize winner Ann Telnaes resigned from the Washington Post after it refused to publish her cartoon depicting Jeff Bezos and other tech CEOs offering money to a Donald Trump statue; the Post cited repetition, but Telnaes argued it was a threat to press freedom.
Washington Post Cartoonist Quits After Bezos Cartoon Rejected
Pulitzer Prize winner Ann Telnaes resigned from the Washington Post after it refused to publish her cartoon depicting Jeff Bezos and other tech CEOs offering money to a Donald Trump statue; the Post cited repetition, but Telnaes argued it was a threat to press freedom.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Fear of Deportation Creates College Aid Dilemma for Children of Undocumented Immigrants
Fear of parental deportation under the incoming Trump administration is forcing children of undocumented immigrants to choose between applying for college financial aid and protecting their families, despite assurances that FAFSA data is only used for aid determination.
Fear of Deportation Creates College Aid Dilemma for Children of Undocumented Immigrants
Fear of parental deportation under the incoming Trump administration is forcing children of undocumented immigrants to choose between applying for college financial aid and protecting their families, despite assurances that FAFSA data is only used for aid determination.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Israel's War Exacerbates Plight of 2,000 Children with Cancer
The war in Israel significantly impacts the 2,000 children with cancer, causing treatment disruptions, displacement, emotional distress, and increased risk of post-trauma for both children and parents; the Larger Than Life association provides support.
Israel's War Exacerbates Plight of 2,000 Children with Cancer
The war in Israel significantly impacts the 2,000 children with cancer, causing treatment disruptions, displacement, emotional distress, and increased risk of post-trauma for both children and parents; the Larger Than Life association provides support.
Progress
28% Bias Score
Social Security, Medicare Changes for 2025
In 2025, Social Security recipients will see a 2.5% cost of living increase, while some public pensioners will receive additional benefits due to the Social Security Fairness Act eliminating the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset. Medicare Part D will have a $2,000 annual o...
Social Security, Medicare Changes for 2025
In 2025, Social Security recipients will see a 2.5% cost of living increase, while some public pensioners will receive additional benefits due to the Social Security Fairness Act eliminating the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset. Medicare Part D will have a $2,000 annual o...
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40% Bias Score
Major Winter Storm Slams US, Impacting 60 Million
A major winter storm impacting 60 million people from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic brings heavy snow, ice, and blizzard conditions, followed by a significant temperature drop with lows reaching -20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Major Winter Storm Slams US, Impacting 60 Million
A major winter storm impacting 60 million people from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic brings heavy snow, ice, and blizzard conditions, followed by a significant temperature drop with lows reaching -20 degrees Fahrenheit.
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16% Bias Score
Israel Weighs Gaza Aid Cuts Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
Israel is considering cutting humanitarian aid to Gaza to weaken Hamas, despite warnings from aid organizations of a potential famine. This follows years of conflict and a recent US request for increased aid flow, which was partially met but is now jeopardized by the changing political climate.
Israel Weighs Gaza Aid Cuts Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
Israel is considering cutting humanitarian aid to Gaza to weaken Hamas, despite warnings from aid organizations of a potential famine. This follows years of conflict and a recent US request for increased aid flow, which was partially met but is now jeopardized by the changing political climate.
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36% Bias Score
Notre Dame Rebuilt: A Testament to Human Dedication
The recently completed five-and-a-half-year reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, involving approximately 2,000 workers, culminated in a reopening ceremony featuring the first ringing of its bells since a 2019 fire.
Notre Dame Rebuilt: A Testament to Human Dedication
The recently completed five-and-a-half-year reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, involving approximately 2,000 workers, culminated in a reopening ceremony featuring the first ringing of its bells since a 2019 fire.
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48% Bias Score
New Orleans Vehicular Attack: 14 Dead, ISIS Inspiration Suspected
A pickup truck intentionally plowed into a crowd of revelers in New Orleans on New Year's Day, killing 14 and injuring dozens; the FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism, suspecting the driver was ISIS-inspired.
New Orleans Vehicular Attack: 14 Dead, ISIS Inspiration Suspected
A pickup truck intentionally plowed into a crowd of revelers in New Orleans on New Year's Day, killing 14 and injuring dozens; the FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism, suspecting the driver was ISIS-inspired.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Concern for Netanyahu's Well-being Amidst Intense Scrutiny
An Italian-Israeli woman expresses deep concern for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's health and well-being following his recent surgery, highlighting the immense pressure, relentless criticism, and unfair treatment he and his family endure, while predicting his future recognition as one o...
Concern for Netanyahu's Well-being Amidst Intense Scrutiny
An Italian-Israeli woman expresses deep concern for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's health and well-being following his recent surgery, highlighting the immense pressure, relentless criticism, and unfair treatment he and his family endure, while predicting his future recognition as one o...
Progress
68% Bias Score
Mexican Deportations: Economic Consequences and Migration
Mass deportation of Mexican workers from the U.S. would severely impact the \$63 billion in annual remittances to Mexico, potentially causing economic devastation and paradoxically increasing Mexican migration due to increased economic desperation.
Mexican Deportations: Economic Consequences and Migration
Mass deportation of Mexican workers from the U.S. would severely impact the \$63 billion in annual remittances to Mexico, potentially causing economic devastation and paradoxically increasing Mexican migration due to increased economic desperation.
Progress
56% Bias Score
House Speaker Johnson's Narrow Victory Highlights Deep Republican Divisions
Mike Johnson narrowly won the speakership vote in the House after tense negotiations and a last-minute intervention by President-elect Trump, but his tenuous support from hard-line conservatives poses significant challenges to his leadership.
House Speaker Johnson's Narrow Victory Highlights Deep Republican Divisions
Mike Johnson narrowly won the speakership vote in the House after tense negotiations and a last-minute intervention by President-elect Trump, but his tenuous support from hard-line conservatives poses significant challenges to his leadership.
Progress
48% Bias Score