January 2025
February 2025
Biden Administration Scraps Old-Growth Forest Protection Plan
The Biden administration dropped its plan to protect old-growth forests after facing opposition from Republicans and the timber industry, ending a yearslong effort to conserve these increasingly threatened ecosystems.
Biden Administration Scraps Old-Growth Forest Protection Plan
The Biden administration dropped its plan to protect old-growth forests after facing opposition from Republicans and the timber industry, ending a yearslong effort to conserve these increasingly threatened ecosystems.
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56% Bias Score
Bill C-61, Addressing First Nations Drinking Water, Killed by Parliament Prorogation
The prorogation of Parliament has ended Bill C-61, which aimed to guarantee safe drinking water for all First Nations in Canada, leaving communities facing long-term water issues without legislative protection, despite a 2021 settlement providing billions for infrastructure and compensation.
Bill C-61, Addressing First Nations Drinking Water, Killed by Parliament Prorogation
The prorogation of Parliament has ended Bill C-61, which aimed to guarantee safe drinking water for all First Nations in Canada, leaving communities facing long-term water issues without legislative protection, despite a 2021 settlement providing billions for infrastructure and compensation.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Trump's Threat to Invade Greenland and Panama Sparks Outrage
Donald Trump's suggestion of using military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal has been met with criticism from Democrats, while some express openness to Greenland joining the U.S. as a state. Trump cited national security concerns as his justification.
Trump's Threat to Invade Greenland and Panama Sparks Outrage
Donald Trump's suggestion of using military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal has been met with criticism from Democrats, while some express openness to Greenland joining the U.S. as a state. Trump cited national security concerns as his justification.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Turkey Threatens Military Action Against Kurdish Forces in Syria
Turkey threatened military action against Kurdish YPG forces in Syria unless they withdraw following the December overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by the HTS, a group supported by Turkey, which now demands the YPG's dissolution and the departure of foreign fighters from Syria.
Turkey Threatens Military Action Against Kurdish Forces in Syria
Turkey threatened military action against Kurdish YPG forces in Syria unless they withdraw following the December overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by the HTS, a group supported by Turkey, which now demands the YPG's dissolution and the departure of foreign fighters from Syria.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Turkey Threatens Syria Military Operation Unless YPG is Dissolved
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan threatened military action in northern Syria on January 7, 2025, unless the new Syrian government dissolves the YPG militia, which Turkey views as a terrorist organization linked to the PKK; Ankara also criticized US support for the YPG.
Turkey Threatens Syria Military Operation Unless YPG is Dissolved
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan threatened military action in northern Syria on January 7, 2025, unless the new Syrian government dissolves the YPG militia, which Turkey views as a terrorist organization linked to the PKK; Ankara also criticized US support for the YPG.
Progress
56% Bias Score
UK Government Warns of Widespread Need for Shutters and Air Conditioning Due to Rising Overnight Temperatures
A UK government report warns that most homes will need shutters and air conditioning by 2030 to combat rising overnight temperatures exceeding 26°C, disproportionately impacting low-income households, ethnic minorities, and the elderly; solutions include white roofs and external shutters, but retrof...
UK Government Warns of Widespread Need for Shutters and Air Conditioning Due to Rising Overnight Temperatures
A UK government report warns that most homes will need shutters and air conditioning by 2030 to combat rising overnight temperatures exceeding 26°C, disproportionately impacting low-income households, ethnic minorities, and the elderly; solutions include white roofs and external shutters, but retrof...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Young South Korean Men Rally Behind Impeached President Yoon
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is receiving significant support from young conservative men who are protesting his impeachment on YouTube and in the streets, fueled by claims of election fraud and concerns about gender inequality policies; this activism is crucial to his political su...
Young South Korean Men Rally Behind Impeached President Yoon
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is receiving significant support from young conservative men who are protesting his impeachment on YouTube and in the streets, fueled by claims of election fraud and concerns about gender inequality policies; this activism is crucial to his political su...
Progress
68% Bias Score
Canadian Capital Gains Tax Hike Uncertain After Parliament Prorogation
Canada's planned capital gains tax hike, projected to generate $19.4 billion in federal revenue over five years, is uncertain due to Parliament's prorogation, creating financial risks for both federal and provincial governments and leaving the CRA administering the tax based on an unpassed motion.
Canadian Capital Gains Tax Hike Uncertain After Parliament Prorogation
Canada's planned capital gains tax hike, projected to generate $19.4 billion in federal revenue over five years, is uncertain due to Parliament's prorogation, creating financial risks for both federal and provincial governments and leaving the CRA administering the tax based on an unpassed motion.
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40% Bias Score
Son-in-law of Venezuelan Opposition Leader Abducted Amidst Presidential Dispute
On January 7th, 2025, Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia reported the abduction of his son-in-law, Rafael Tudares, in Caracas, prompting the cancellation of his U.S. meetings and raising international concern, with the OAS demanding Tudares's immediate release.
Son-in-law of Venezuelan Opposition Leader Abducted Amidst Presidential Dispute
On January 7th, 2025, Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia reported the abduction of his son-in-law, Rafael Tudares, in Caracas, prompting the cancellation of his U.S. meetings and raising international concern, with the OAS demanding Tudares's immediate release.
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64% Bias Score
Ireland Intervenes in ICJ Case Against Israel Over Gaza
Ireland officially requested to intervene in South Africa's case against Israel at the ICJ for alleged genocide in Gaza on January 7th, 2025, citing potential violations of the UN Genocide Convention and arguing for a broader interpretation of genocide to prevent impunity; this follows Ireland's rec...
Ireland Intervenes in ICJ Case Against Israel Over Gaza
Ireland officially requested to intervene in South Africa's case against Israel at the ICJ for alleged genocide in Gaza on January 7th, 2025, citing potential violations of the UN Genocide Convention and arguing for a broader interpretation of genocide to prevent impunity; this follows Ireland's rec...
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36% Bias Score
Habeck Demands Sharp Increase in German Defense Spending
Robert Habeck, Germany's Green Party chancellor candidate, is advocating for a substantial increase in Germany's defense spending to 3.5% of GDP, financed by loans, despite criticism from Chancellor Olaf Scholz and skepticism from the Union and FDP, citing the need to address the Bundeswehr's underf...
Habeck Demands Sharp Increase in German Defense Spending
Robert Habeck, Germany's Green Party chancellor candidate, is advocating for a substantial increase in Germany's defense spending to 3.5% of GDP, financed by loans, despite criticism from Chancellor Olaf Scholz and skepticism from the Union and FDP, citing the need to address the Bundeswehr's underf...
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44% Bias Score
Australian Inflation Rises to 2.3% in November
Australia's November inflation rate climbed to 2.3%, exceeding expectations despite a fall in the underlying rate to 3.2%; this increase, partly due to a change in government energy rebates, casts doubt on a February interest rate cut, creating economic uncertainty in an election year.
Australian Inflation Rises to 2.3% in November
Australia's November inflation rate climbed to 2.3%, exceeding expectations despite a fall in the underlying rate to 3.2%; this increase, partly due to a change in government energy rebates, casts doubt on a February interest rate cut, creating economic uncertainty in an election year.
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48% Bias Score