January 2025
February 2025
Trump's False Claim on LA Wildfires and Water Shortage
President Trump's claim that California Governor Gavin Newsom blocked water access to fight the Los Angeles wildfires is false; the governor's office denies the existence of such a document. While some fire hydrants ran dry due to high demand, experts confirm no city-wide water shortage exists; the ...
Trump's False Claim on LA Wildfires and Water Shortage
President Trump's claim that California Governor Gavin Newsom blocked water access to fight the Los Angeles wildfires is false; the governor's office denies the existence of such a document. While some fire hydrants ran dry due to high demand, experts confirm no city-wide water shortage exists; the ...
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Greenland Tariff Threat Could Hike Ozempic, Wegovy Prices
President-elect Trump's threat to impose high tariffs on Denmark unless it sells Greenland to the US could significantly increase the price of the popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, which are manufactured by Novo Nordisk. The US imported $5.7 billion in pharmaceuticals from D...
Trump's Greenland Tariff Threat Could Hike Ozempic, Wegovy Prices
President-elect Trump's threat to impose high tariffs on Denmark unless it sells Greenland to the US could significantly increase the price of the popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, which are manufactured by Novo Nordisk. The US imported $5.7 billion in pharmaceuticals from D...
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40% Bias Score
Azerbaijan Gymnastics Coach Receives Eight-Year Ban for Athlete Abuse
A four-year investigation by the Gymnastics Ethics Foundation (GEF) resulted in an eight-year ban for Mariana Vasileva, Azerbaijan's former Olympic rhythmic gymnastics head coach and current deputy sports minister, for abusing athletes; her daughter received a suspended ban; and the federation was f...
Azerbaijan Gymnastics Coach Receives Eight-Year Ban for Athlete Abuse
A four-year investigation by the Gymnastics Ethics Foundation (GEF) resulted in an eight-year ban for Mariana Vasileva, Azerbaijan's former Olympic rhythmic gymnastics head coach and current deputy sports minister, for abusing athletes; her daughter received a suspended ban; and the federation was f...
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36% Bias Score
Maduro's Contested Inauguration Sparks International Outcry
Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third term as Venezuelan president on Friday despite widespread international condemnation and opposition claims of election fraud, prompting new sanctions from the US and UK and a continued political crisis.
Maduro's Contested Inauguration Sparks International Outcry
Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third term as Venezuelan president on Friday despite widespread international condemnation and opposition claims of election fraud, prompting new sanctions from the US and UK and a continued political crisis.
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64% Bias Score
Poland Guarantees Netanyahu's Safety at Auschwitz Despite ICC Warrant
Poland's government guarantees Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's safety at the Auschwitz-Birkenau liberation anniversary despite an International Criminal Court warrant, prioritizing the commemoration's significance over legal obligations.
Poland Guarantees Netanyahu's Safety at Auschwitz Despite ICC Warrant
Poland's government guarantees Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's safety at the Auschwitz-Birkenau liberation anniversary despite an International Criminal Court warrant, prioritizing the commemoration's significance over legal obligations.
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36% Bias Score
Estonian Navy Strengthens Baltic Sea Patrols After Cable Sabotage
Following a suspected cable sabotage on December 25, 2023, damaging the Estlink 2 power cable between Finland and Estonia, Estonian naval authorities increased patrols in the Baltic Sea, involving at least three ships, to deter further attacks and demonstrate strength; repairs could cost tens of mil...
Estonian Navy Strengthens Baltic Sea Patrols After Cable Sabotage
Following a suspected cable sabotage on December 25, 2023, damaging the Estlink 2 power cable between Finland and Estonia, Estonian naval authorities increased patrols in the Baltic Sea, involving at least three ships, to deter further attacks and demonstrate strength; repairs could cost tens of mil...
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36% Bias Score
British Royals' Soft Power Could Ease UK-US Tensions Under Trump
Prince Edward's US visit following President Carter's death highlights the enduring role of the British royal family in UK-US relations; President-elect Trump's positive views on the royals may ease tensions with the UK government, leveraging their "soft power" to maintain strong ties despite politi...
British Royals' Soft Power Could Ease UK-US Tensions Under Trump
Prince Edward's US visit following President Carter's death highlights the enduring role of the British royal family in UK-US relations; President-elect Trump's positive views on the royals may ease tensions with the UK government, leveraging their "soft power" to maintain strong ties despite politi...
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52% Bias Score
Maduro Begins Third Term Amid International Condemnation and Opposition Claims of Fraud
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third term on January 10th, 2024, despite the opposition denouncing the election as fraudulent and the EU and UK imposing sanctions, amid widespread international condemnation and internal protests resulting in numerous arrests and casualties.
Maduro Begins Third Term Amid International Condemnation and Opposition Claims of Fraud
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third term on January 10th, 2024, despite the opposition denouncing the election as fraudulent and the EU and UK imposing sanctions, amid widespread international condemnation and internal protests resulting in numerous arrests and casualties.
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44% Bias Score
Public Support for Murder Suspect Raises Jury Nullification Concerns
Luigi Mangione, charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is benefiting from unusual public support, raising concerns about potential jury nullification due to anti-corporate sentiment; the case includes alleged confession, murder weapon, and fake ID.
Public Support for Murder Suspect Raises Jury Nullification Concerns
Luigi Mangione, charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is benefiting from unusual public support, raising concerns about potential jury nullification due to anti-corporate sentiment; the case includes alleged confession, murder weapon, and fake ID.
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48% Bias Score
EU Prioritizes Early Contact with Trump Administration Amidst Trade and Security Concerns
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration due to illness but plans early contact with his administration to discuss trade, energy, and security issues, particularly concerning potential US tariffs and increased LNG imports to offset them.
EU Prioritizes Early Contact with Trump Administration Amidst Trade and Security Concerns
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration due to illness but plans early contact with his administration to discuss trade, energy, and security issues, particularly concerning potential US tariffs and increased LNG imports to offset them.
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44% Bias Score
Italy Seeks to Strengthen Ties with Syria Amidst EU Sanctions Debate
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Damascus, meeting with Syrian officials to discuss economic cooperation, sanctions relief, and combating drug trafficking; this visit follows similar trips by German and French officials, signaling a potential shift in EU-Syria relations.
Italy Seeks to Strengthen Ties with Syria Amidst EU Sanctions Debate
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Damascus, meeting with Syrian officials to discuss economic cooperation, sanctions relief, and combating drug trafficking; this visit follows similar trips by German and French officials, signaling a potential shift in EU-Syria relations.
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40% Bias Score
French Socialists Propose Using Reserve Fund to Halt Pension Reform
The French Socialist Party suggests using the €20 billion Retirement Reserve Fund to temporarily halt the 2023 pension reform, costing €2-3 billion in 2025, sparking debate over the fund's purpose and the reform's future.
French Socialists Propose Using Reserve Fund to Halt Pension Reform
The French Socialist Party suggests using the €20 billion Retirement Reserve Fund to temporarily halt the 2023 pension reform, costing €2-3 billion in 2025, sparking debate over the fund's purpose and the reform's future.
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36% Bias Score