January 2025
February 2025
Meta Submits EU Risk Assessment for Content Moderation Changes
On September 6th, Meta submitted a risk assessment to the European Commission, paving the way for potential changes to its content moderation practices in the EU, following similar moves in the US, in accordance with the EU's Digital Services Act.
Meta Submits EU Risk Assessment for Content Moderation Changes
On September 6th, Meta submitted a risk assessment to the European Commission, paving the way for potential changes to its content moderation practices in the EU, following similar moves in the US, in accordance with the EU's Digital Services Act.
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32% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Released from Iranian Prison
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, arrested in Iran on December 19th for allegedly violating Islamic laws, has been released following diplomatic efforts by the Italian government; her release may be linked to a prisoner exchange involving an Iranian national arrested in Italy for supplying drone part...
Italian Journalist Released from Iranian Prison
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, arrested in Iran on December 19th for allegedly violating Islamic laws, has been released following diplomatic efforts by the Italian government; her release may be linked to a prisoner exchange involving an Iranian national arrested in Italy for supplying drone part...
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36% Bias Score
Santa Ana Winds Fuel Southern California Wildfires
Santa Ana winds, strong and dry, originate inland and blow toward the Southern California coast during cooler months, significantly increasing wildfire risk as seen in current Los Angeles County fires; these winds are caused by high-pressure systems over the Great Basin, resulting in heated, dry air...
Santa Ana Winds Fuel Southern California Wildfires
Santa Ana winds, strong and dry, originate inland and blow toward the Southern California coast during cooler months, significantly increasing wildfire risk as seen in current Los Angeles County fires; these winds are caused by high-pressure systems over the Great Basin, resulting in heated, dry air...
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16% Bias Score
Trump Jr.'s Greenland Visit Amidst Father's Attempts to Annex Territory
Donald Trump Jr.'s recent trip to Greenland, framed as tourism, overlaps with his father's repeated attempts to purchase Greenland and make it the 51st US state, prompting Greenland's internal debate on independence from Denmark amidst growing geopolitical interest in the Arctic.
Trump Jr.'s Greenland Visit Amidst Father's Attempts to Annex Territory
Donald Trump Jr.'s recent trip to Greenland, framed as tourism, overlaps with his father's repeated attempts to purchase Greenland and make it the 51st US state, prompting Greenland's internal debate on independence from Denmark amidst growing geopolitical interest in the Arctic.
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52% Bias Score
Global Bond Selloff Deepens Amidst Trump Uncertainty and Rising Inflation
A sharp selloff in global government bond markets, driven by uncertainty over President-elect Trump's policies and rising inflation, is sending shockwaves through financial markets, impacting currencies and increasing borrowing costs for governments.
Global Bond Selloff Deepens Amidst Trump Uncertainty and Rising Inflation
A sharp selloff in global government bond markets, driven by uncertainty over President-elect Trump's policies and rising inflation, is sending shockwaves through financial markets, impacting currencies and increasing borrowing costs for governments.
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44% Bias Score
Lebanon's Presidential Election: Aoun vs. Azour
The Lebanese presidential election pits General Joseph Aoun, backed by international powers and parliamentary blocs, against Jihād Azour, a former finance minister supported by opposition MPs; Aoun requires 86 votes for first-round victory, reflecting the military's historical role in Lebanese polit...
Lebanon's Presidential Election: Aoun vs. Azour
The Lebanese presidential election pits General Joseph Aoun, backed by international powers and parliamentary blocs, against Jihād Azour, a former finance minister supported by opposition MPs; Aoun requires 86 votes for first-round victory, reflecting the military's historical role in Lebanese polit...
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40% Bias Score
Musk's X Posts Alarm European Leaders Amidst German Election Concerns
Elon Musk's social media activity is alarming European leaders, with concerns focused on his potential influence on the upcoming German elections and the spread of disinformation across Europe. French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz are reportedly annoyed, while the UK Prime Minister a...
Musk's X Posts Alarm European Leaders Amidst German Election Concerns
Elon Musk's social media activity is alarming European leaders, with concerns focused on his potential influence on the upcoming German elections and the spread of disinformation across Europe. French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz are reportedly annoyed, while the UK Prime Minister a...
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48% Bias Score
Simitis's Legacy: Modernizing Greece's Role in Europe
Konstantinos Simitis's eight-year premiership (1996-2004) modernized Greece, integrating it into the EU's core, boosting infrastructure (Rio-Antirrio Bridge, Athens Metro), expanding social welfare, and strengthening the rule of law while facing challenges with corruption and party succession.
Simitis's Legacy: Modernizing Greece's Role in Europe
Konstantinos Simitis's eight-year premiership (1996-2004) modernized Greece, integrating it into the EU's core, boosting infrastructure (Rio-Antirrio Bridge, Athens Metro), expanding social welfare, and strengthening the rule of law while facing challenges with corruption and party succession.
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52% Bias Score
McDonald's UK Faces Lawsuits Over Widespread Sexual Harassment Claims
McDonald's UK fired over 29 employees for sexual harassment in the past year, following a BBC investigation revealing over 100 workers experienced abuse, leading to a new investigation and 700 employees initiating legal action against the company.
McDonald's UK Faces Lawsuits Over Widespread Sexual Harassment Claims
McDonald's UK fired over 29 employees for sexual harassment in the past year, following a BBC investigation revealing over 100 workers experienced abuse, leading to a new investigation and 700 employees initiating legal action against the company.
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64% Bias Score
Impeached South Korean President Defies Arrest Amidst Political Crisis
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, facing impeachment after imposing martial law, remains at the presidential residence as the Constitutional Court weighs his fate; while the crisis initially caused shock, daily life has largely returned to normal, with economic concerns outweighing fears of a re...
Impeached South Korean President Defies Arrest Amidst Political Crisis
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, facing impeachment after imposing martial law, remains at the presidential residence as the Constitutional Court weighs his fate; while the crisis initially caused shock, daily life has largely returned to normal, with economic concerns outweighing fears of a re...
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40% Bias Score
Hungary's €7 Billion Bet: A Chinese-Built Battery Gigafactory and its Geopolitical Risks
By 2025, a €7 billion Chinese-owned electric vehicle battery gigafactory will be operational in Debrecen, Hungary, Europe's largest, raising concerns about environmental impact, economic dependence on China and Russia, and energy security.
Hungary's €7 Billion Bet: A Chinese-Built Battery Gigafactory and its Geopolitical Risks
By 2025, a €7 billion Chinese-owned electric vehicle battery gigafactory will be operational in Debrecen, Hungary, Europe's largest, raising concerns about environmental impact, economic dependence on China and Russia, and energy security.
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48% Bias Score
EU Avoids Condemning Trump's Greenland Threats
The European Commission avoided condemning Donald Trump's threats to use military force to acquire Greenland, a Danish territory, citing general principles; however, it affirmed Greenland's access to EU mutual defense and funds.
EU Avoids Condemning Trump's Greenland Threats
The European Commission avoided condemning Donald Trump's threats to use military force to acquire Greenland, a Danish territory, citing general principles; however, it affirmed Greenland's access to EU mutual defense and funds.
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44% Bias Score