January 2025
February 2025
Los Angeles Wildfires Expose Inequality in Disaster Response
Amidst devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, fueled by high winds, wealthy residents are investing heavily in private fire protection services, sparking public outrage over unequal access to emergency resources; while some spend thousands on fire retardants and private hydrants, others are exploring...
Los Angeles Wildfires Expose Inequality in Disaster Response
Amidst devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, fueled by high winds, wealthy residents are investing heavily in private fire protection services, sparking public outrage over unequal access to emergency resources; while some spend thousands on fire retardants and private hydrants, others are exploring...
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56% Bias Score
Parliamentary Prorogation Halts Bills to Ban Zoo Elephants, Great Apes, and Live Horse Exports
A Canadian government bill to ban zoos from acquiring or breeding elephants and great apes has been stopped by the prorogation of Parliament, along with a separate bill to ban live horse exports to Japan for slaughter, despite support from animal welfare groups and some musicians; however, the horse...
Parliamentary Prorogation Halts Bills to Ban Zoo Elephants, Great Apes, and Live Horse Exports
A Canadian government bill to ban zoos from acquiring or breeding elephants and great apes has been stopped by the prorogation of Parliament, along with a separate bill to ban live horse exports to Japan for slaughter, despite support from animal welfare groups and some musicians; however, the horse...
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44% Bias Score
German Greens Shift Climate Campaign Strategy Ahead of 2025 Election
The German Green Party is launching its 2025 election campaign in Lübeck, focusing on win-win climate policies to attract both core and swing voters. This strategy, however, is met with internal dissent over its ambition level.
German Greens Shift Climate Campaign Strategy Ahead of 2025 Election
The German Green Party is launching its 2025 election campaign in Lübeck, focusing on win-win climate policies to attract both core and swing voters. This strategy, however, is met with internal dissent over its ambition level.
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48% Bias Score
ERC Halts Negotiations with PSOE Until Prior Agreements are Met
Oriol Junqueras, ERC leader, announced that his party will not negotiate with the PSOE on the 2025 budget until prior agreements on fiscal sovereignty, including a new economic agreement for Catalonia, debt forgiveness, and transfer of Cercanías, are fully implemented.
ERC Halts Negotiations with PSOE Until Prior Agreements are Met
Oriol Junqueras, ERC leader, announced that his party will not negotiate with the PSOE on the 2025 budget until prior agreements on fiscal sovereignty, including a new economic agreement for Catalonia, debt forgiveness, and transfer of Cercanías, are fully implemented.
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52% Bias Score
Alabama-Texas A&M College Basketball Showdown
No. 5 Alabama, averaging the most points per game nationally, faces No. 10 Texas A&M in a men's college basketball showdown Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN; Alabama's high-scoring offense clashes with A&M's strong defense in a game with significant implications for both teams' rankings and NCAA tourna...
Alabama-Texas A&M College Basketball Showdown
No. 5 Alabama, averaging the most points per game nationally, faces No. 10 Texas A&M in a men's college basketball showdown Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN; Alabama's high-scoring offense clashes with A&M's strong defense in a game with significant implications for both teams' rankings and NCAA tourna...
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16% Bias Score
Ajax Implements Cost-Cutting Measures Amid Financial Difficulties
Facing financial difficulties due to high player acquisition costs and delayed transfer payments, Ajax is implementing cost-cutting measures, including skipping their winter training camp and adjusting their spending habits, aiming for long-term financial sustainability. This follows years of oversp...
Ajax Implements Cost-Cutting Measures Amid Financial Difficulties
Facing financial difficulties due to high player acquisition costs and delayed transfer payments, Ajax is implementing cost-cutting measures, including skipping their winter training camp and adjusting their spending habits, aiming for long-term financial sustainability. This follows years of oversp...
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40% Bias Score
Franco-Algerian Relations: A Legacy of Conflict and the Pursuit of Normalization
France and Algeria's relationship, marked by a history of colonization and war resulting in nearly 300,000 deaths, remains complex despite efforts at normalization, consistently challenged by historical grievances and the delicate balancing act of acknowledging past wrongs while fostering present-da...
Franco-Algerian Relations: A Legacy of Conflict and the Pursuit of Normalization
France and Algeria's relationship, marked by a history of colonization and war resulting in nearly 300,000 deaths, remains complex despite efforts at normalization, consistently challenged by historical grievances and the delicate balancing act of acknowledging past wrongs while fostering present-da...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Rhine Valley Rail: Citizens Demand Modernization Amidst Infrastructure Concerns
Facing delayed government action on a Rhine Valley rail alternative, a citizens' initiative advocates for candidates supporting new rail lines and noise protection, citing health risks and economic impacts from outdated infrastructure causing unreliable service and exceeding noise limits.
Rhine Valley Rail: Citizens Demand Modernization Amidst Infrastructure Concerns
Facing delayed government action on a Rhine Valley rail alternative, a citizens' initiative advocates for candidates supporting new rail lines and noise protection, citing health risks and economic impacts from outdated infrastructure causing unreliable service and exceeding noise limits.
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56% Bias Score
Empty Trains Circle Berlin at Night Due to Track Shortage
Due to a shortage of rail tracks in Berlin, empty ICE trains are running at night, exacerbating existing staff shortages and causing unnecessary energy consumption; this follows the recent, then reversed, decision to eliminate printed train arrival timetables to save costs.
Empty Trains Circle Berlin at Night Due to Track Shortage
Due to a shortage of rail tracks in Berlin, empty ICE trains are running at night, exacerbating existing staff shortages and causing unnecessary energy consumption; this follows the recent, then reversed, decision to eliminate printed train arrival timetables to save costs.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Brazil and France Urge Maduro to Release Political Prisoners, Restart Dialogue
Brazil and France jointly called on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to release political prisoners and resume dialogue with the opposition, offering to mediate talks aimed at restoring democracy and stability in Venezuela; this action follows Maduro's recent inauguration, which was attended by B...
Brazil and France Urge Maduro to Release Political Prisoners, Restart Dialogue
Brazil and France jointly called on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to release political prisoners and resume dialogue with the opposition, offering to mediate talks aimed at restoring democracy and stability in Venezuela; this action follows Maduro's recent inauguration, which was attended by B...
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56% Bias Score
Armenia's Air Pollution: Mortality Exceeds Global Average
Armenia's air pollution-related mortality surpasses the global average by 19 percent, with pollution levels six times higher than WHO standards, despite the Environment Minister claiming no recent significant changes; new monitoring equipment is planned.
Armenia's Air Pollution: Mortality Exceeds Global Average
Armenia's air pollution-related mortality surpasses the global average by 19 percent, with pollution levels six times higher than WHO standards, despite the Environment Minister claiming no recent significant changes; new monitoring equipment is planned.
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36% Bias Score
RICO Lawsuit Accuses Sunny Hostin's Husband of $459 Million Insurance Fraud
A $459 million RICO lawsuit accuses Sunny Hostin's husband, orthopedic surgeon Manny Hostin, and 199 others of insurance fraud, alleging unnecessary surgeries and fraudulent billing for 'low-impact' collisions between 2009 and December 2024, potentially resulting in years-long court battles.
RICO Lawsuit Accuses Sunny Hostin's Husband of $459 Million Insurance Fraud
A $459 million RICO lawsuit accuses Sunny Hostin's husband, orthopedic surgeon Manny Hostin, and 199 others of insurance fraud, alleging unnecessary surgeries and fraudulent billing for 'low-impact' collisions between 2009 and December 2024, potentially resulting in years-long court battles.
Progress
52% Bias Score