January 2025
February 2025
Death of Jean-Marie Le Pen: End of an Era in French Far-Right Politics
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the long-time leader of France's far-right National Rally party, died at age 96; his career was marked by numerous convictions for hate speech and minimizing Nazi crimes, yet he led his party to become a major political force in France.
Death of Jean-Marie Le Pen: End of an Era in French Far-Right Politics
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the long-time leader of France's far-right National Rally party, died at age 96; his career was marked by numerous convictions for hate speech and minimizing Nazi crimes, yet he led his party to become a major political force in France.
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56% Bias Score
Jean-Marie Le Pen, Founder of French National Front, Dies at 96
Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of the French National Front, died at 96 after a long career marked by anti-immigrant rhetoric, controversial statements, and multiple convictions for racism and antisemitism; his daughter, Marine Le Pen, took over leadership in 2011, and the party was renamed Rassemblemen...
Jean-Marie Le Pen, Founder of French National Front, Dies at 96
Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of the French National Front, died at 96 after a long career marked by anti-immigrant rhetoric, controversial statements, and multiple convictions for racism and antisemitism; his daughter, Marine Le Pen, took over leadership in 2011, and the party was renamed Rassemblemen...
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60% Bias Score
Death of Jean-Marie Le Pen: End of an Era in French Far-Right Politics
Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder and former leader of France's National Rally party, died on January 7th at 96 years old in a care facility near Paris, leaving a lasting impact on French politics due to his controversial far-right views.
Death of Jean-Marie Le Pen: End of an Era in French Far-Right Politics
Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder and former leader of France's National Rally party, died on January 7th at 96 years old in a care facility near Paris, leaving a lasting impact on French politics due to his controversial far-right views.
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44% Bias Score
Police Fatally Shoot Father During Standoff; Doorbell Footage Released
On Christmas Eve, police fatally shot Marcus Meade, 39, in Redditch, Worcestershire, following a five-hour standoff after concerns about a man with a knife; his family released doorbell footage, and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating.
Police Fatally Shoot Father During Standoff; Doorbell Footage Released
On Christmas Eve, police fatally shot Marcus Meade, 39, in Redditch, Worcestershire, following a five-hour standoff after concerns about a man with a knife; his family released doorbell footage, and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating.
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40% Bias Score
Anti-Semitic Graffiti Spreads Across Paris on Charlie Hebdo Anniversary
Anti-Semitic graffiti appeared in Paris on the tenth anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo attacks, prompting outrage and investigations as France grapples with the ongoing threat of extremism and hate crimes, with police investigating similar incidents in other areas.
Anti-Semitic Graffiti Spreads Across Paris on Charlie Hebdo Anniversary
Anti-Semitic graffiti appeared in Paris on the tenth anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo attacks, prompting outrage and investigations as France grapples with the ongoing threat of extremism and hate crimes, with police investigating similar incidents in other areas.
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52% Bias Score
Trudeau Resigns as Canadian Prime Minister Amidst Party Divisions
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday, citing internal party divisions and declining popularity, after facing increasing calls to step down following the resignation of his deputy prime minister, Chrystia Freeland, and loss of support from key regional caucuses.
Trudeau Resigns as Canadian Prime Minister Amidst Party Divisions
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday, citing internal party divisions and declining popularity, after facing increasing calls to step down following the resignation of his deputy prime minister, Chrystia Freeland, and loss of support from key regional caucuses.
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52% Bias Score
Austria's FPร Wins Election, Kickl to Form Government Amidst Security Concerns
Following a landslide victory in Austria's September elections, the Freedom Party (FPร), led by Herbert Kickl, was officially tasked with forming a new government, despite concerns from opponents who label him a "security risk", due to his past hardline stances on immigration, EU relations, and Russ...
Austria's FPร Wins Election, Kickl to Form Government Amidst Security Concerns
Following a landslide victory in Austria's September elections, the Freedom Party (FPร), led by Herbert Kickl, was officially tasked with forming a new government, despite concerns from opponents who label him a "security risk", due to his past hardline stances on immigration, EU relations, and Russ...
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64% Bias Score
Germany's Inflation Remains Stubbornly High at 2.6% in December
Germany's inflation unexpectedly rose to 2.6 percent in December 2024, marking the third consecutive monthly increase, driven by higher service and food costs, despite lower energy prices; economists predict continued inflation above 2 percent in 2025.
Germany's Inflation Remains Stubbornly High at 2.6% in December
Germany's inflation unexpectedly rose to 2.6 percent in December 2024, marking the third consecutive monthly increase, driven by higher service and food costs, despite lower energy prices; economists predict continued inflation above 2 percent in 2025.
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28% Bias Score
Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Linked to Millions of Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases Globally
A new study links 2.2 million new type 2 diabetes cases and 1.2 million new cardiovascular disease cases globally in 2020 to sugar-sweetened beverage consumption, with the highest impact in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean; researchers call for health campaigns, stricter advertis...
Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Linked to Millions of Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases Globally
A new study links 2.2 million new type 2 diabetes cases and 1.2 million new cardiovascular disease cases globally in 2020 to sugar-sweetened beverage consumption, with the highest impact in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean; researchers call for health campaigns, stricter advertis...
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48% Bias Score
Brazilian Town Turns Deforestation Hotspot into Environmental Model
Paragominas, a Brazilian town previously notorious for deforestation, dramatically reduced it by 80% since 2008 through a community pact involving diverse stakeholders, resulting in economic growth and international recognition, though social challenges persist.
Brazilian Town Turns Deforestation Hotspot into Environmental Model
Paragominas, a Brazilian town previously notorious for deforestation, dramatically reduced it by 80% since 2008 through a community pact involving diverse stakeholders, resulting in economic growth and international recognition, though social challenges persist.
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48% Bias Score
US Winter Storm Causes Widespread Disruption and Fatalities
A powerful winter storm brought ice, snow, and high winds across the US, causing widespread power outages (over 218,000 customers), flight cancellations (over 2,300), and hundreds of car accidents (at least 430 in Virginia alone), resulting in several fatalities.
US Winter Storm Causes Widespread Disruption and Fatalities
A powerful winter storm brought ice, snow, and high winds across the US, causing widespread power outages (over 218,000 customers), flight cancellations (over 2,300), and hundreds of car accidents (at least 430 in Virginia alone), resulting in several fatalities.
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16% Bias Score
Rapid Evolution of Species Due to Human Impact
Human activities have caused a 73% decline in wildlife in 50 years, forcing species to rapidly adapt; examples include birds changing their wingspan for thermoregulation and mollusks changing their shell color to deal with heat, while mahogany trees have become smaller to avoid logging.
Rapid Evolution of Species Due to Human Impact
Human activities have caused a 73% decline in wildlife in 50 years, forcing species to rapidly adapt; examples include birds changing their wingspan for thermoregulation and mollusks changing their shell color to deal with heat, while mahogany trees have become smaller to avoid logging.
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16% Bias Score