January 2025
February 2025
EU Urged to Avoid Weakening Worker and Environmental Protections in Competitiveness Push
Over 250 European civil society groups sent an open letter to the European Commission expressing concerns that the upcoming "competitiveness compass" could weaken environmental and worker protections, costing governments €55 billion annually, and urging the EU to not sacrifice these protections in a...
EU Urged to Avoid Weakening Worker and Environmental Protections in Competitiveness Push
Over 250 European civil society groups sent an open letter to the European Commission expressing concerns that the upcoming "competitiveness compass" could weaken environmental and worker protections, costing governments €55 billion annually, and urging the EU to not sacrifice these protections in a...
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56% Bias Score
Belgian Pension Reform Sparks Massive Protest, Disrupting Transportation
On Monday, nearly 30,000 Belgian public sector workers protested a proposed pension reform that would increase the retirement age from 65 to 67 by 2030 and eliminate preferential retirement schemes, leading to widespread transportation disruptions.
Belgian Pension Reform Sparks Massive Protest, Disrupting Transportation
On Monday, nearly 30,000 Belgian public sector workers protested a proposed pension reform that would increase the retirement age from 65 to 67 by 2030 and eliminate preferential retirement schemes, leading to widespread transportation disruptions.
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44% Bias Score
Lebanon Appoints New Prime Minister Amidst Post-War Reconstruction
After a devastating 14-month war with Hezbollah, Lebanon's new president appointed Nawaf Salam as prime minister, a move supported by Western and Arab nations, sparking opposition from Hezbollah, and offering hope for economic recovery and reconstruction with billions in potential foreign aid.
Lebanon Appoints New Prime Minister Amidst Post-War Reconstruction
After a devastating 14-month war with Hezbollah, Lebanon's new president appointed Nawaf Salam as prime minister, a move supported by Western and Arab nations, sparking opposition from Hezbollah, and offering hope for economic recovery and reconstruction with billions in potential foreign aid.
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44% Bias Score
TikTok Faces US Ban: 170 Million Users and Creators Impacted
A US law could ban TikTok on June 19th if ByteDance doesn't sell it, impacting 170 million users and countless creators who rely on the platform for income and career advancement; alternatives like Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and Triller exist, but none offer a perfect replacement.
TikTok Faces US Ban: 170 Million Users and Creators Impacted
A US law could ban TikTok on June 19th if ByteDance doesn't sell it, impacting 170 million users and countless creators who rely on the platform for income and career advancement; alternatives like Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and Triller exist, but none offer a perfect replacement.
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40% Bias Score
Misinformation, Public Trust, and the Biden Administration's Pandemic Response
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra cites online misinformation as a key factor in eroding public trust in health officials, while Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg alleges the Biden administration pressured his company to censor vaccine-related content, highlighting a conflict between public health measures and fr...
Misinformation, Public Trust, and the Biden Administration's Pandemic Response
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra cites online misinformation as a key factor in eroding public trust in health officials, while Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg alleges the Biden administration pressured his company to censor vaccine-related content, highlighting a conflict between public health measures and fr...
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44% Bias Score
Minor Price Spike in European Gas After TurkStream Attack
An attempted Ukrainian drone attack on the Russkaya compressor station of the TurkStream gas pipeline in Russia on January 13th caused a minor increase in European gas prices; despite the initial price surge, the compressor station continued operating normally.
Minor Price Spike in European Gas After TurkStream Attack
An attempted Ukrainian drone attack on the Russkaya compressor station of the TurkStream gas pipeline in Russia on January 13th caused a minor increase in European gas prices; despite the initial price surge, the compressor station continued operating normally.
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40% Bias Score
Mayotte Hit by Another Storm After Devastating Cyclone
Tropical Storm Dikeledi hit Mayotte on Sunday, causing further devastation just weeks after Cyclone Chido killed at least 39 people and injured over 5000, leaving many homeless and exacerbating the challenges faced by this impoverished French territory. The airport was closed, and a red alert was is...
Mayotte Hit by Another Storm After Devastating Cyclone
Tropical Storm Dikeledi hit Mayotte on Sunday, causing further devastation just weeks after Cyclone Chido killed at least 39 people and injured over 5000, leaving many homeless and exacerbating the challenges faced by this impoverished French territory. The airport was closed, and a red alert was is...
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24% Bias Score
Belgian Pension Reform Protests Disrupt Transportation, Spark Nationwide Demonstrations
Approximately 30,000 Belgian workers, including firefighters, teachers, and civil servants, protested against the government's proposed pension reforms on Monday, causing significant disruptions to transportation, including air and rail services. The reforms threaten special early retirement provisi...
Belgian Pension Reform Protests Disrupt Transportation, Spark Nationwide Demonstrations
Approximately 30,000 Belgian workers, including firefighters, teachers, and civil servants, protested against the government's proposed pension reforms on Monday, causing significant disruptions to transportation, including air and rail services. The reforms threaten special early retirement provisi...
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40% Bias Score
Sarkozy Denies Libyan Funding in 2007 Campaign Trial
Nicolas Sarkozy denied receiving Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential campaign during his trial in Paris, citing widespread domestic support and numerous campaign contributions, while the trial examines allegations of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi's involvement in exchange for political favors...
Sarkozy Denies Libyan Funding in 2007 Campaign Trial
Nicolas Sarkozy denied receiving Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential campaign during his trial in Paris, citing widespread domestic support and numerous campaign contributions, while the trial examines allegations of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi's involvement in exchange for political favors...
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52% Bias Score
TikTok Faces US Ban: 170 Million Users Impacted
A US law might ban TikTok on June 19th unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, sells the app, impacting 170 million US users and numerous creators who rely on it for income and career development. Potential buyers have emerged, offering up to $20 billion, but significant hurdles remain.
TikTok Faces US Ban: 170 Million Users Impacted
A US law might ban TikTok on June 19th unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, sells the app, impacting 170 million US users and numerous creators who rely on it for income and career development. Potential buyers have emerged, offering up to $20 billion, but significant hurdles remain.
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48% Bias Score
Wife's Mar-a-Lago Trip Spurs Hope for Release of Americans Held by Taliban
Anna Corbett's trip to Mar-a-Lago resulted in meetings with Michael Waltz and a call from President Biden regarding her husband Ryan, detained in Afghanistan since 2022, alongside George Glezmann and Mahmoud Habibi; the Trump administration's potential involvement in a prisoner swap is now a key fac...
Wife's Mar-a-Lago Trip Spurs Hope for Release of Americans Held by Taliban
Anna Corbett's trip to Mar-a-Lago resulted in meetings with Michael Waltz and a call from President Biden regarding her husband Ryan, detained in Afghanistan since 2022, alongside George Glezmann and Mahmoud Habibi; the Trump administration's potential involvement in a prisoner swap is now a key fac...
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48% Bias Score
Major US Banks Exit Net-Zero Climate Alliance Ahead of Trump Presidency
Six of the world's largest banks simultaneously withdrew from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) in December 2024, weeks before President-elect Trump's inauguration, citing a desire to pursue emission reduction independently despite concerns about potential political backlash.
Major US Banks Exit Net-Zero Climate Alliance Ahead of Trump Presidency
Six of the world's largest banks simultaneously withdrew from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) in December 2024, weeks before President-elect Trump's inauguration, citing a desire to pursue emission reduction independently despite concerns about potential political backlash.
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48% Bias Score