January 2025
February 2025
Trump's Misunderstanding of U.S. Trade Deficit and Dollar Dominance
President-elect Trump's claim of a US$100 million annual subsidy to Canada via the U.S. trade deficit is refuted by economists who explain that this deficit strengthens the U.S. dollar's global dominance, a phenomenon described as an "exorbitant privilege.
Trump's Misunderstanding of U.S. Trade Deficit and Dollar Dominance
President-elect Trump's claim of a US$100 million annual subsidy to Canada via the U.S. trade deficit is refuted by economists who explain that this deficit strengthens the U.S. dollar's global dominance, a phenomenon described as an "exorbitant privilege.
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36% Bias Score
New Orleans Lawsuit Alleges Negligence in New Year's Vehicular Attack
A lawsuit filed Thursday claims the City of New Orleans and two contractors failed to protect revelers from a vehicular attack on Bourbon Street on New Year's Day, resulting in 14 deaths and at least 30 injuries; the lawsuit highlights the failure of a $40 million public safety project despite prior...
New Orleans Lawsuit Alleges Negligence in New Year's Vehicular Attack
A lawsuit filed Thursday claims the City of New Orleans and two contractors failed to protect revelers from a vehicular attack on Bourbon Street on New Year's Day, resulting in 14 deaths and at least 30 injuries; the lawsuit highlights the failure of a $40 million public safety project despite prior...
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36% Bias Score
Lawsuit Challenges German Border Controls, Threatening Schengen Area
A Polish citizen is suing Germany for illegal border controls imposed on the German-Polish border since October 2023, causing significant traffic congestion and impacting cross-border movement; the lawsuit challenges the legality of these controls and highlights concerns about the erosion of the Sch...
Lawsuit Challenges German Border Controls, Threatening Schengen Area
A Polish citizen is suing Germany for illegal border controls imposed on the German-Polish border since October 2023, causing significant traffic congestion and impacting cross-border movement; the lawsuit challenges the legality of these controls and highlights concerns about the erosion of the Sch...
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52% Bias Score
Musk Endorses Germany's AfD Party
Elon Musk publicly endorsed Germany's AfD party during a 30-minute interview with its leader, Alice Weidel, on X, recommending voters to support them due to dissatisfaction with the current situation and praising Weidel's viewpoints; this occurred despite AfD's opposition to his Tesla factory and 68...
Musk Endorses Germany's AfD Party
Elon Musk publicly endorsed Germany's AfD party during a 30-minute interview with its leader, Alice Weidel, on X, recommending voters to support them due to dissatisfaction with the current situation and praising Weidel's viewpoints; this occurred despite AfD's opposition to his Tesla factory and 68...
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64% Bias Score
Obesity Vaccine Shows Promise in Mice, Preventing Weight Gain from Unhealthy Diets
Scientists developed a vaccine using Mycobacterium vaccae bacteria that prevents weight gain in mice fed a high-fat, high-sugar diet; this contrasts with Ozempic's appetite-reducing mechanism.
Obesity Vaccine Shows Promise in Mice, Preventing Weight Gain from Unhealthy Diets
Scientists developed a vaccine using Mycobacterium vaccae bacteria that prevents weight gain in mice fed a high-fat, high-sugar diet; this contrasts with Ozempic's appetite-reducing mechanism.
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48% Bias Score
Sydney Synagogue Vandalized with Swastikas in Antisemitic Attack
The Southern Sydney Synagogue in Allawah, Sydney, was vandalized with swastikas and antisemitic graffiti on January 10, 2025, between 3:55 am and 4:30 am, prompting police investigation and widespread condemnation from Jewish community leaders.
Sydney Synagogue Vandalized with Swastikas in Antisemitic Attack
The Southern Sydney Synagogue in Allawah, Sydney, was vandalized with swastikas and antisemitic graffiti on January 10, 2025, between 3:55 am and 4:30 am, prompting police investigation and widespread condemnation from Jewish community leaders.
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36% Bias Score
France Commemorates 2015 Attacks, Underscores Fight Against Terrorism and Antisemitism
A commemoration in Paris honored victims of the 2015 jihadist attacks in France, highlighting the ongoing fight against terrorism and antisemitism ten years later, with events including speeches, panel discussions, and a ceremony at the Hyper Cacher.
France Commemorates 2015 Attacks, Underscores Fight Against Terrorism and Antisemitism
A commemoration in Paris honored victims of the 2015 jihadist attacks in France, highlighting the ongoing fight against terrorism and antisemitism ten years later, with events including speeches, panel discussions, and a ceremony at the Hyper Cacher.
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32% Bias Score
Record-Breaking $200 Million Raised for Trump's Inauguration
Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration is set to be the most expensive in US history, having already received over $200 million in donations from major corporations across various sectors, including automotive, technology, and finance, who seek to influence the new administration.
Record-Breaking $200 Million Raised for Trump's Inauguration
Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration is set to be the most expensive in US history, having already received over $200 million in donations from major corporations across various sectors, including automotive, technology, and finance, who seek to influence the new administration.
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52% Bias Score
Brazilian Authorities Rescue 163 Chinese Workers From BYD Factory
Brazilian labor authorities rescued 163 Chinese workers from "slave-like" conditions at BYD's Camacari factory construction site on December 23rd, resulting in the factory's closure and a debate about the balance between attracting Chinese investment and upholding labor standards.
Brazilian Authorities Rescue 163 Chinese Workers From BYD Factory
Brazilian labor authorities rescued 163 Chinese workers from "slave-like" conditions at BYD's Camacari factory construction site on December 23rd, resulting in the factory's closure and a debate about the balance between attracting Chinese investment and upholding labor standards.
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48% Bias Score
Scotland Yard Bans Pro-Palestine March Near BBC Due to Synagogue Proximity
Scotland Yard banned a pro-Palestine march planned for Saturday near the BBC in London, citing concerns about disrupting a nearby synagogue during Shabbat services under the Public Order Act, despite a letter of protest from thirteen Holocaust survivors and their descendants.
Scotland Yard Bans Pro-Palestine March Near BBC Due to Synagogue Proximity
Scotland Yard banned a pro-Palestine march planned for Saturday near the BBC in London, citing concerns about disrupting a nearby synagogue during Shabbat services under the Public Order Act, despite a letter of protest from thirteen Holocaust survivors and their descendants.
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48% Bias Score
Lebanon Elects New President Amidst Crisis
Lebanon's parliament elected army chief Joseph Aoun as president on Thursday after a two-year vacancy, aiming to address the country's financial crisis and oversee a ceasefire following the recent war between Israel and Hezbollah; international pressure played a significant role in the election.
Lebanon Elects New President Amidst Crisis
Lebanon's parliament elected army chief Joseph Aoun as president on Thursday after a two-year vacancy, aiming to address the country's financial crisis and oversee a ceasefire following the recent war between Israel and Hezbollah; international pressure played a significant role in the election.
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Democracy Under Threat: Widespread Distrust Fuels Demand for Strong Leader
A Panoramatr survey (October 7-14, 2024) reveals a deep crisis of confidence in Turkish political institutions: 69.2% of citizens express little to no trust, believing politicians prioritize self-interest, leading to a desire for a strong leader capable of systemic change, raising concerns about the...
Turkish Democracy Under Threat: Widespread Distrust Fuels Demand for Strong Leader
A Panoramatr survey (October 7-14, 2024) reveals a deep crisis of confidence in Turkish political institutions: 69.2% of citizens express little to no trust, believing politicians prioritize self-interest, leading to a desire for a strong leader capable of systemic change, raising concerns about the...
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56% Bias Score