January 2025
February 2025
Biden's LA Trip Disrupted by Wildfires; Federal Response Underway
President Biden's trip to Los Angeles for his great-grandchild's birth was disrupted by rapidly spreading wildfires, forcing the cancellation of his planned national monument designation, triggering a federal response, and leading to concerns about resource allocation during a presidential visit.
Biden's LA Trip Disrupted by Wildfires; Federal Response Underway
President Biden's trip to Los Angeles for his great-grandchild's birth was disrupted by rapidly spreading wildfires, forcing the cancellation of his planned national monument designation, triggering a federal response, and leading to concerns about resource allocation during a presidential visit.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Trump's Gulf of Mexico Rename Proposal Met with Mexican Counter-Proposal
Following Donald Trump's proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum countered by suggesting "América Mexicana," referencing a 1607 map and highlighting the internationally recognized name "Gulf of Mexico.
Trump's Gulf of Mexico Rename Proposal Met with Mexican Counter-Proposal
Following Donald Trump's proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum countered by suggesting "América Mexicana," referencing a 1607 map and highlighting the internationally recognized name "Gulf of Mexico.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Considers National Emergency to Impose Universal Tariffs
President-elect Trump is considering declaring a national economic emergency to justify imposing universal tariffs on both allied and adversarial nations, using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), potentially bypassing standard trade law procedures and facing legal challenges.
Trump Considers National Emergency to Impose Universal Tariffs
President-elect Trump is considering declaring a national economic emergency to justify imposing universal tariffs on both allied and adversarial nations, using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), potentially bypassing standard trade law procedures and facing legal challenges.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires Kill Two, Destroy 1,000 Homes
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have killed at least two people, injured dozens, and destroyed approximately 1,000 homes in western neighborhoods, forcing 37,000 evacuations in Pacific Palisades due to strong winds and dry conditions.
Los Angeles Wildfires Kill Two, Destroy 1,000 Homes
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have killed at least two people, injured dozens, and destroyed approximately 1,000 homes in western neighborhoods, forcing 37,000 evacuations in Pacific Palisades due to strong winds and dry conditions.
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28% Bias Score
Austria's Far-Right Poised for Power, Raising EU Concerns
Following Austria's elections, where the far-right FPÖ won 28.8% of the vote, its leader Herbert Kickl is attempting to form a coalition government, potentially triggering a shift in EU power dynamics, according to political analyst Peter Hajek.
Austria's Far-Right Poised for Power, Raising EU Concerns
Following Austria's elections, where the far-right FPÖ won 28.8% of the vote, its leader Herbert Kickl is attempting to form a coalition government, potentially triggering a shift in EU power dynamics, according to political analyst Peter Hajek.
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52% Bias Score
Hungary's Gigafactory Gamble: Economic Growth or Geopolitical Risk?
CATL, a Chinese company, is building Europe's largest battery factory in Debrecen, Hungary, a \$7 billion investment creating jobs but raising concerns about environmental risks, reliance on China and Russia for energy, and the use of over \$2 billion in subsidies.
Hungary's Gigafactory Gamble: Economic Growth or Geopolitical Risk?
CATL, a Chinese company, is building Europe's largest battery factory in Debrecen, Hungary, a \$7 billion investment creating jobs but raising concerns about environmental risks, reliance on China and Russia for energy, and the use of over \$2 billion in subsidies.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Maduro's Third Term Begins Amidst Imprisonment of Hundreds, Including Americans
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro begins a third term as hundreds of political opponents, including at least ten Americans like David Estrella, a New Yorker arrested in September, remain imprisoned, raising tensions with the incoming Trump administration.
Maduro's Third Term Begins Amidst Imprisonment of Hundreds, Including Americans
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro begins a third term as hundreds of political opponents, including at least ten Americans like David Estrella, a New Yorker arrested in September, remain imprisoned, raising tensions with the incoming Trump administration.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Trump's Greenland Military Option Sparks EU Outrage
President-elect Donald Trump's statement that military force may be used to acquire Greenland due to its strategic importance for US national and economic security has prompted immediate backlash from the European Union, which rejects any attack on its borders.
Trump's Greenland Military Option Sparks EU Outrage
President-elect Donald Trump's statement that military force may be used to acquire Greenland due to its strategic importance for US national and economic security has prompted immediate backlash from the European Union, which rejects any attack on its borders.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Business Ties Remain a Concern as He Prepares for Second Term
President-elect Donald Trump's business interests remain closely intertwined with his political career, despite transferring some assets to a trust and facing criticism from ethics experts for insufficient measures to prevent conflicts of interest, including the resumption of overseas business deals...
Trump's Business Ties Remain a Concern as He Prepares for Second Term
President-elect Donald Trump's business interests remain closely intertwined with his political career, despite transferring some assets to a trust and facing criticism from ethics experts for insufficient measures to prevent conflicts of interest, including the resumption of overseas business deals...
Progress
64% 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
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
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