January 2025
February 2025
Alberta Guarantees Oil to Enbridge for Pipeline Expansion
Alberta is guaranteeing significant oil and gas volumes to Enbridge to incentivize pipeline capacity expansion, aiming to double oil production and strengthen U.S. energy ties, despite past failed energy deals.
Alberta Guarantees Oil to Enbridge for Pipeline Expansion
Alberta is guaranteeing significant oil and gas volumes to Enbridge to incentivize pipeline capacity expansion, aiming to double oil production and strengthen U.S. energy ties, despite past failed energy deals.
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48% Bias Score
Marineland Antibes Closes, Sparking Orca Relocation Debate
Marineland Antibes, a marine zoo in southern France, closed Sunday due to a 2021 French law banning cetacean shows and direct contact, leaving the future of its two orcas and twelve dolphins uncertain, with relocation options sparking debate among animal rights groups and the public.
Marineland Antibes Closes, Sparking Orca Relocation Debate
Marineland Antibes, a marine zoo in southern France, closed Sunday due to a 2021 French law banning cetacean shows and direct contact, leaving the future of its two orcas and twelve dolphins uncertain, with relocation options sparking debate among animal rights groups and the public.
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44% Bias Score
New Caledonia's New Government Stalled Without President
New Caledonia's newly elected government, dominated by non-independence parties, has failed to appoint a president following disagreements among its members, leaving the territory in political limbo seven months after violent riots caused \$2 billion in damage and fourteen deaths.
New Caledonia's New Government Stalled Without President
New Caledonia's newly elected government, dominated by non-independence parties, has failed to appoint a president following disagreements among its members, leaving the territory in political limbo seven months after violent riots caused \$2 billion in damage and fourteen deaths.
Progress
36% Bias Score
National Rally Falls Short of Majority in 2024 French Legislative Elections
The National Rally (RN) party in France won 143 seats in the 2024 legislative elections, falling short of their goal and highlighting their continued image problem among voters despite increased voter turnout and mobilization; the party will need to adapt its strategies for future elections.
National Rally Falls Short of Majority in 2024 French Legislative Elections
The National Rally (RN) party in France won 143 seats in the 2024 legislative elections, falling short of their goal and highlighting their continued image problem among voters despite increased voter turnout and mobilization; the party will need to adapt its strategies for future elections.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Bavarian Farmers Receive \u20ac15 Million in Crop Insurance Subsidies Amidst Climate Change Impacts
In 2024, 6,000 Bavarian farmers received \u20ac15 million in subsidies for crop insurance, covering 6 percent of eligible farmland, due to increased risks from extreme weather; this follows a program expansion in 2023, highlighting the impact of climate change on the agricultural sector.
Bavarian Farmers Receive \u20ac15 Million in Crop Insurance Subsidies Amidst Climate Change Impacts
In 2024, 6,000 Bavarian farmers received \u20ac15 million in subsidies for crop insurance, covering 6 percent of eligible farmland, due to increased risks from extreme weather; this follows a program expansion in 2023, highlighting the impact of climate change on the agricultural sector.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Germany Meets National Climate Goal, Misses EU Target
Germany achieved its national 2023 climate goal by reducing CO2 emissions by 3 percent to 656 million tons, a historic low, primarily due to renewable energy expansion. However, it missed its EU target by 12 million tons due to shortfalls in buildings and transport, despite economic slowdown and mil...
Germany Meets National Climate Goal, Misses EU Target
Germany achieved its national 2023 climate goal by reducing CO2 emissions by 3 percent to 656 million tons, a historic low, primarily due to renewable energy expansion. However, it missed its EU target by 12 million tons due to shortfalls in buildings and transport, despite economic slowdown and mil...
Progress
48% Bias Score
California's Budget: Deficit-Free Proposal Faces Federal Funding Uncertainty
California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a $322 billion budget, but its final form depends on federal funding which is threatened by the incoming Trump administration; the state's reliance on capital gains taxes from a small population segment creates budget instability.
California's Budget: Deficit-Free Proposal Faces Federal Funding Uncertainty
California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a $322 billion budget, but its final form depends on federal funding which is threatened by the incoming Trump administration; the state's reliance on capital gains taxes from a small population segment creates budget instability.
Progress
40% Bias Score
French Basic Pensions Rise 2.2% in January 2025
French basic pensions rose by 2.2% in January 2025 due to inflation, impacting most retirees but with variations; supplementary pensions also saw increases.
French Basic Pensions Rise 2.2% in January 2025
French basic pensions rose by 2.2% in January 2025 due to inflation, impacting most retirees but with variations; supplementary pensions also saw increases.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Transfer Window Frenzy: Duran, Gyokeres, and a Host of Other Players Sought
Paris St-Germain and Barcelona are vying for Aston Villa's 21-year-old Colombian striker Jhon Duran, with PSG reportedly offering £60m; Bayern Munich and Manchester United are competing for Viktor Gyokeres; and numerous clubs are pursuing other players, indicating a dynamic transfer window.
Transfer Window Frenzy: Duran, Gyokeres, and a Host of Other Players Sought
Paris St-Germain and Barcelona are vying for Aston Villa's 21-year-old Colombian striker Jhon Duran, with PSG reportedly offering £60m; Bayern Munich and Manchester United are competing for Viktor Gyokeres; and numerous clubs are pursuing other players, indicating a dynamic transfer window.
Progress
36% Bias Score
German Ministers Urge Stronger Marine Protection Amidst Environmental Concerns
German ministers Habeck and Lemke are visiting the Wadden Sea National Park in Schleswig-Holstein to advocate for stronger marine protection, citing threats from rising sea levels, pollution, and the ongoing debate surrounding oil and gas drilling near the park.
German Ministers Urge Stronger Marine Protection Amidst Environmental Concerns
German ministers Habeck and Lemke are visiting the Wadden Sea National Park in Schleswig-Holstein to advocate for stronger marine protection, citing threats from rising sea levels, pollution, and the ongoing debate surrounding oil and gas drilling near the park.
Progress
52% Bias Score
US Embassy to Observe Honduran Primary Elections
The US Embassy in Tegucigalpa officially requested authorization from Honduras' National Electoral Council (CNE) on December 11th, 2024 to observe the March 9th primary elections, a request that was positively received by CNE president Cossette López.
US Embassy to Observe Honduran Primary Elections
The US Embassy in Tegucigalpa officially requested authorization from Honduras' National Electoral Council (CNE) on December 11th, 2024 to observe the March 9th primary elections, a request that was positively received by CNE president Cossette López.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Rehlinger Urges Germany's Next Government for Proactive Economic Policy
Saarland's Minister President Anke Rehlinger criticized Germany's outgoing government for its internal conflicts and urged the incoming government to adopt a clear economic policy focused on growth to prevent job losses and maintain international competitiveness, specifically addressing high energy ...
Rehlinger Urges Germany's Next Government for Proactive Economic Policy
Saarland's Minister President Anke Rehlinger criticized Germany's outgoing government for its internal conflicts and urged the incoming government to adopt a clear economic policy focused on growth to prevent job losses and maintain international competitiveness, specifically addressing high energy ...
Progress
36% Bias Score