January 2025
February 2025
Maddow Returns to MSNBC Primetime for 100 Days
MSNBC announced that Rachel Maddow will return as a primetime anchor five nights a week for the first 100 days of President Trump's second term, starting next week, to boost ratings in response to declining viewership across cable news and the industry shift away from traditional cable, while Alex W...
Maddow Returns to MSNBC Primetime for 100 Days
MSNBC announced that Rachel Maddow will return as a primetime anchor five nights a week for the first 100 days of President Trump's second term, starting next week, to boost ratings in response to declining viewership across cable news and the industry shift away from traditional cable, while Alex W...
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40% Bias Score
Ghana to Investigate Controversial $400 Million National Cathedral Project
Ghana's new President, John Mahama, will investigate the controversial $400 million national cathedral project, which has already spent $58 million of taxpayer money despite stalled progress amid Ghana's economic crisis.
Ghana to Investigate Controversial $400 Million National Cathedral Project
Ghana's new President, John Mahama, will investigate the controversial $400 million national cathedral project, which has already spent $58 million of taxpayer money despite stalled progress amid Ghana's economic crisis.
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52% Bias Score
Von der Leyen Recovering from Pneumonia, Faces Criticism Over Communication
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was hospitalized with severe pneumonia from January 2nd to 10th, sparking criticism over the Commission's delayed public announcement; she is recovering well and will resume duties next week.
Von der Leyen Recovering from Pneumonia, Faces Criticism Over Communication
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was hospitalized with severe pneumonia from January 2nd to 10th, sparking criticism over the Commission's delayed public announcement; she is recovering well and will resume duties next week.
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32% Bias Score
Paris Attack: Lasting Trauma for Premières Lignes Employees
On September 25, 2020, Zaheer Mahmood attacked two employees of the Premières Lignes news agency in Paris with a meat cleaver, severely injuring them; the attack occurred during the trial of the 2015 Charlie Hebdo attacks and was linked to the republication of Muhammad caricatures by Charlie Hebdo.
Paris Attack: Lasting Trauma for Premières Lignes Employees
On September 25, 2020, Zaheer Mahmood attacked two employees of the Premières Lignes news agency in Paris with a meat cleaver, severely injuring them; the attack occurred during the trial of the 2015 Charlie Hebdo attacks and was linked to the republication of Muhammad caricatures by Charlie Hebdo.
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36% Bias Score
Germany Considers One-Time Syria Trip for Refugees
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser proposed a one-time trip to Syria for Syrian refugees in Germany without impacting their protection status, prompting debate and concerns regarding potential abuse.
Germany Considers One-Time Syria Trip for Refugees
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser proposed a one-time trip to Syria for Syrian refugees in Germany without impacting their protection status, prompting debate and concerns regarding potential abuse.
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40% Bias Score
German Party BSW Faces Uncertain Future Despite Eastern Success
The German party Allianz Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW), founded in January 2024, performed strongly in eastern Germany's recent elections (11.8%-15.8% vote share), but faces an uphill battle to overcome the 5% threshold for Bundestag representation in the February 2025 elections due to weaker western supp...
German Party BSW Faces Uncertain Future Despite Eastern Success
The German party Allianz Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW), founded in January 2024, performed strongly in eastern Germany's recent elections (11.8%-15.8% vote share), but faces an uphill battle to overcome the 5% threshold for Bundestag representation in the February 2025 elections due to weaker western supp...
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44% Bias Score
Maddow Returns to MSNBC for 100 Days Amidst Viewership Decline
MSNBC announced that Rachel Maddow will return to anchor her show five nights a week for the first 100 days of President Trump's second term, while Alex Wagner will cover the impact of the president's policies across MSNBC's platforms, in response to declining cable news viewership.
Maddow Returns to MSNBC for 100 Days Amidst Viewership Decline
MSNBC announced that Rachel Maddow will return to anchor her show five nights a week for the first 100 days of President Trump's second term, while Alex Wagner will cover the impact of the president's policies across MSNBC's platforms, in response to declining cable news viewership.
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36% Bias Score
French Unemployment Agency Faces Financial Crisis Due to Budget Delay
Unédic, the French unemployment insurance agency, faces a financial crisis due to a delayed €4 billion state loan guarantee for its 2025 budget, potentially resulting in €44.3 billion debt by 2027, despite a projected €300 million surplus in 2024, prompting concerns about the system's long-term solv...
French Unemployment Agency Faces Financial Crisis Due to Budget Delay
Unédic, the French unemployment insurance agency, faces a financial crisis due to a delayed €4 billion state loan guarantee for its 2025 budget, potentially resulting in €44.3 billion debt by 2027, despite a projected €300 million surplus in 2024, prompting concerns about the system's long-term solv...
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44% Bias Score
Milanovic Wins Landslide Reelection in Croatia
In Croatia's presidential election, incumbent Zoran Milanovic secured a resounding victory with 74% of the vote, defeating Dragan Primorac, backed by the ruling HDZ party. The result is interpreted by some as a rejection of the HDZ government's policies, potentially impacting future governmental act...
Milanovic Wins Landslide Reelection in Croatia
In Croatia's presidential election, incumbent Zoran Milanovic secured a resounding victory with 74% of the vote, defeating Dragan Primorac, backed by the ruling HDZ party. The result is interpreted by some as a rejection of the HDZ government's policies, potentially impacting future governmental act...
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44% Bias Score
Germany Needs Governance Reform: Focus on Efficiency and Citizen Service
The article discusses the need for minor reforms within the German governance structure to improve efficiency and response to crises, emphasizing a shift towards goal-oriented policymaking and citizen-centric service, particularly regarding the challenges posed by federalism and the need for effecti...
Germany Needs Governance Reform: Focus on Efficiency and Citizen Service
The article discusses the need for minor reforms within the German governance structure to improve efficiency and response to crises, emphasizing a shift towards goal-oriented policymaking and citizen-centric service, particularly regarding the challenges posed by federalism and the need for effecti...
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44% Bias Score
Ritual Technologies Co-founders Join Shopify After Pandemic-Induced Collapse
Ritual Technologies, a Canadian tech firm once valued at over US$300 million, is seeing its co-founders and R&D team join Shopify after struggling during the pandemic, with some investors describing the move as a potential 'acqui-hire' where Shopify purchases the company for its talent.
Ritual Technologies Co-founders Join Shopify After Pandemic-Induced Collapse
Ritual Technologies, a Canadian tech firm once valued at over US$300 million, is seeing its co-founders and R&D team join Shopify after struggling during the pandemic, with some investors describing the move as a potential 'acqui-hire' where Shopify purchases the company for its talent.
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44% Bias Score
12.3 Million Euro Cost for German Border Controls in Six Weeks
Germany's increased border controls from September 16 to October 31, 2024, cost an additional 12.3 million euros, raising concerns about their effectiveness and long-term budgetary impact, particularly in relation to the Schengen Agreement.
12.3 Million Euro Cost for German Border Controls in Six Weeks
Germany's increased border controls from September 16 to October 31, 2024, cost an additional 12.3 million euros, raising concerns about their effectiveness and long-term budgetary impact, particularly in relation to the Schengen Agreement.
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52% Bias Score