January 2025
February 2025
Laken Riley Act Expands State Power in Immigration Enforcement
The Laken Riley Act, passed by the House and advancing in the Senate with bipartisan support, grants state officials broader authority to enforce immigration laws, potentially detaining migrants and sanctioning countries refusing repatriation, fueled by concerns over insufficient federal enforcement...
Laken Riley Act Expands State Power in Immigration Enforcement
The Laken Riley Act, passed by the House and advancing in the Senate with bipartisan support, grants state officials broader authority to enforce immigration laws, potentially detaining migrants and sanctioning countries refusing repatriation, fueled by concerns over insufficient federal enforcement...
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52% Bias Score
Romania's Annulled Presidential Election Sparks Mass Protests
Following allegations of electoral violations and Russian interference, Romania's Constitutional Court annulled the presidential election on December 6th, prompting widespread protests in Bucharest and leading to rescheduled elections for May 4th and 18th.
Romania's Annulled Presidential Election Sparks Mass Protests
Following allegations of electoral violations and Russian interference, Romania's Constitutional Court annulled the presidential election on December 6th, prompting widespread protests in Bucharest and leading to rescheduled elections for May 4th and 18th.
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40% Bias Score
Milanovic Wins Landslide Victory in Croatian Presidential Election
Croatia's incumbent president, Zoran Milanovic, secured a landslide victory in the January 12th presidential election, winning over 74% of the vote against Dragan Primorac, dealing a major blow to the ruling HDZ party amid high inflation, corruption scandals, and youth frustration.
Milanovic Wins Landslide Victory in Croatian Presidential Election
Croatia's incumbent president, Zoran Milanovic, secured a landslide victory in the January 12th presidential election, winning over 74% of the vote against Dragan Primorac, dealing a major blow to the ruling HDZ party amid high inflation, corruption scandals, and youth frustration.
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40% Bias Score
Canadian Tech Sector's Disappointment with Trudeau's Innovation Policies Fuels Support for Conservatives
Canadian tech leaders express deep disappointment with Justin Trudeau's Liberal government's innovation policies, citing punitive capital-gains taxation, slow implementation of programs like SR&ED, and resulting uncertainty; many now openly support the Conservative party.
Canadian Tech Sector's Disappointment with Trudeau's Innovation Policies Fuels Support for Conservatives
Canadian tech leaders express deep disappointment with Justin Trudeau's Liberal government's innovation policies, citing punitive capital-gains taxation, slow implementation of programs like SR&ED, and resulting uncertainty; many now openly support the Conservative party.
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56% Bias Score
Meta Ends US Fact-Checking Program, Prioritizing Free Speech
Meta announced the end of its US fact-checking program on January 7th, replacing it with community-based notes, citing concerns of political bias and a desire to prioritize free speech, despite concerns from experts about increased misinformation.
Meta Ends US Fact-Checking Program, Prioritizing Free Speech
Meta announced the end of its US fact-checking program on January 7th, replacing it with community-based notes, citing concerns of political bias and a desire to prioritize free speech, despite concerns from experts about increased misinformation.
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64% Bias Score
LA Fire Chief Criticizes Mayor Over Budget Cuts Amidst Devastating Wildfires
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley publicly clashed with Mayor Karen Bass over budget cuts that she says hampered the fire department's response to recent devastating wildfires, which have leveled two neighborhoods and prompted an investigation by Governor Gavin Newsom.
LA Fire Chief Criticizes Mayor Over Budget Cuts Amidst Devastating Wildfires
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley publicly clashed with Mayor Karen Bass over budget cuts that she says hampered the fire department's response to recent devastating wildfires, which have leveled two neighborhoods and prompted an investigation by Governor Gavin Newsom.
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48% Bias Score
UK Announces £47 Billion AI Plan to Boost Growth
The UK government unveiled a £47 billion AI plan to boost growth and public services, backed by £14 billion in private investment, creating 13,250 jobs and establishing AI Growth Zones to revitalize regions.
UK Announces £47 Billion AI Plan to Boost Growth
The UK government unveiled a £47 billion AI plan to boost growth and public services, backed by £14 billion in private investment, creating 13,250 jobs and establishing AI Growth Zones to revitalize regions.
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48% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Program, Raising Misinformation Concerns
Meta replaced its third-party fact-checking program with user-generated "community notes," prompting concerns about increased misinformation and aligning with similar changes at X; this follows criticism of political bias in fact-checking and donations to Donald Trump's inaugural fund.
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Program, Raising Misinformation Concerns
Meta replaced its third-party fact-checking program with user-generated "community notes," prompting concerns about increased misinformation and aligning with similar changes at X; this follows criticism of political bias in fact-checking and donations to Donald Trump's inaugural fund.
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64% Bias Score
French Competitiveness Threatened by Bureaucracy and EU Regulations
French business leaders are warning about the country's declining competitiveness due to excessive bureaucracy, contrasting it with the US's deregulation and highlighting the upcoming EU's "duty of vigilance" directive as further challenges.
French Competitiveness Threatened by Bureaucracy and EU Regulations
French business leaders are warning about the country's declining competitiveness due to excessive bureaucracy, contrasting it with the US's deregulation and highlighting the upcoming EU's "duty of vigilance" directive as further challenges.
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60% Bias Score
Canada Sends Firefighters to Battle California Wildfires
Canada is deploying 60 firefighters from Alberta and British Columbia to help battle wildfires in California, starting Monday, in response to an official U.S. request; additional resources are being prepared.
Canada Sends Firefighters to Battle California Wildfires
Canada is deploying 60 firefighters from Alberta and British Columbia to help battle wildfires in California, starting Monday, in response to an official U.S. request; additional resources are being prepared.
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44% Bias Score
Milanović Wins Second Term as Croatian President
Zoran Milanović won the Croatian presidential election with 75% of the vote in the second round, defeating Dragan Primorac, the candidate backed by the ruling HDZ party; this victory is seen as a significant rebuke of the current government's policies, particularly its approach to foreign and defens...
Milanović Wins Second Term as Croatian President
Zoran Milanović won the Croatian presidential election with 75% of the vote in the second round, defeating Dragan Primorac, the candidate backed by the ruling HDZ party; this victory is seen as a significant rebuke of the current government's policies, particularly its approach to foreign and defens...
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40% Bias Score
Sydney Synagogue Vandalized in Antisemitic Attack, Counter-Terrorism Investigation Launched
A Sydney synagogue was vandalized with swastikas and a failed arson attempt on Saturday, prompting a counter-terrorism investigation and appeals for public assistance to identify the perpetrators amidst a rise in antisemitic attacks in Australia.
Sydney Synagogue Vandalized in Antisemitic Attack, Counter-Terrorism Investigation Launched
A Sydney synagogue was vandalized with swastikas and a failed arson attempt on Saturday, prompting a counter-terrorism investigation and appeals for public assistance to identify the perpetrators amidst a rise in antisemitic attacks in Australia.
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44% Bias Score