January 2025
February 2025
Poilievre's CBC Defunding Plan Criticized Amidst Musk's Meddling and Meta's Fact-Checking Changes
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge criticized Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's plan to defund the CBC, citing concerns about Elon Musk's political influence and Meta's decision to eliminate third-party fact-checking, arguing this weakens the Canadian information ecosystem.
Poilievre's CBC Defunding Plan Criticized Amidst Musk's Meddling and Meta's Fact-Checking Changes
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge criticized Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's plan to defund the CBC, citing concerns about Elon Musk's political influence and Meta's decision to eliminate third-party fact-checking, arguing this weakens the Canadian information ecosystem.
Progress
60% Bias Score
EU Irregular Entries Drop 38% in 2024
The number of irregular entries into the European Union fell by 38% in 2024 to 239,000—the lowest since 2021—due to increased cooperation with partner countries and stricter visa rules, according to Frontex; however, challenges remain in certain regions.
EU Irregular Entries Drop 38% in 2024
The number of irregular entries into the European Union fell by 38% in 2024 to 239,000—the lowest since 2021—due to increased cooperation with partner countries and stricter visa rules, according to Frontex; however, challenges remain in certain regions.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Biden Removes Cuba from State Sponsors of Terrorism List
On January 14, 2025, President Biden removed Cuba from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism, aiming to secure the release of numerous political prisoners through Vatican-mediated negotiations and suspending US lawsuits regarding expropriated Cuban properties, reversing a Trump-era policy.
Biden Removes Cuba from State Sponsors of Terrorism List
On January 14, 2025, President Biden removed Cuba from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism, aiming to secure the release of numerous political prisoners through Vatican-mediated negotiations and suspending US lawsuits regarding expropriated Cuban properties, reversing a Trump-era policy.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Bayrou Seeks to Avert French Government Collapse with Pension Reform Talks
French Prime Minister François Bayrou proposed a three-month negotiation period with unions to discuss raising the retirement age to 64, aiming to avoid a government collapse amid France's high public debt and political divisions.
Bayrou Seeks to Avert French Government Collapse with Pension Reform Talks
French Prime Minister François Bayrou proposed a three-month negotiation period with unions to discuss raising the retirement age to 64, aiming to avoid a government collapse amid France's high public debt and political divisions.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Global Threat to Blueberries: Rapidly Spreading Fungus Causes Widespread Crop Losses
A powdery mildew fungus, Erysiphe vaccinii, is rapidly spreading globally, threatening blueberry crops with an estimated annual cost of \$47 million to \$530 million; a new database aids in identification and management.
Global Threat to Blueberries: Rapidly Spreading Fungus Causes Widespread Crop Losses
A powdery mildew fungus, Erysiphe vaccinii, is rapidly spreading globally, threatening blueberry crops with an estimated annual cost of \$47 million to \$530 million; a new database aids in identification and management.
Progress
24% Bias Score
House Passes Bill Banning Transgender Women and Girls From School Sports
The House passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (218-206), banning transgender athletes from school sports in federally funded schools by defining sex based on birth biology; this comes despite concerns over enforcement and amidst political maneuvering regarding wildfire relief fund...
House Passes Bill Banning Transgender Women and Girls From School Sports
The House passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (218-206), banning transgender athletes from school sports in federally funded schools by defining sex based on birth biology; this comes despite concerns over enforcement and amidst political maneuvering regarding wildfire relief fund...
Progress
68% Bias Score
O'Leary's Vague Proposal for US Economic Union Raises Sovereignty Concerns
Kevin O'Leary, a former Conservative Party leadership candidate, proposes an undefined economic union with the U.S., contradicting Trump's protectionist stance and potentially jeopardizing Canadian sovereignty. This follows Trump's suggestion of making Canada the 51st state, which O'Leary initially ...
O'Leary's Vague Proposal for US Economic Union Raises Sovereignty Concerns
Kevin O'Leary, a former Conservative Party leadership candidate, proposes an undefined economic union with the U.S., contradicting Trump's protectionist stance and potentially jeopardizing Canadian sovereignty. This follows Trump's suggestion of making Canada the 51st state, which O'Leary initially ...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Brazil's 1985 Transition: An Incomplete Break from Military Rule
The indirect election of Tancredo Neves as Brazil's president on January 15, 1985, ended 21 years of military rule but was met with mixed reactions due to its undemocratic nature and Neves's subsequent death, leading to José Sarney's presidency.
Brazil's 1985 Transition: An Incomplete Break from Military Rule
The indirect election of Tancredo Neves as Brazil's president on January 15, 1985, ended 21 years of military rule but was met with mixed reactions due to its undemocratic nature and Neves's subsequent death, leading to José Sarney's presidency.
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36% Bias Score
Maduro's Inauguration: Failed Opposition Bid and Venezuelan Disillusionment
Nicolás Maduro's inauguration on January 10th, 2024, despite opposition efforts led by María Corina Machado to expose electoral fraud and mobilize voters, maintained the status quo in Venezuela, leading to widespread disillusionment.
Maduro's Inauguration: Failed Opposition Bid and Venezuelan Disillusionment
Nicolás Maduro's inauguration on January 10th, 2024, despite opposition efforts led by María Corina Machado to expose electoral fraud and mobilize voters, maintained the status quo in Venezuela, leading to widespread disillusionment.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Cuba Removed From US State Sponsor of Terrorism List
The Biden administration removed Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a deal involving the gradual release of 553 political prisoners negotiated through the Catholic Church and announced five days before the presidential transition; however, the US economic blockade of Cuba remains in ...
Cuba Removed From US State Sponsor of Terrorism List
The Biden administration removed Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a deal involving the gradual release of 553 political prisoners negotiated through the Catholic Church and announced five days before the presidential transition; however, the US economic blockade of Cuba remains in ...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Minnesota House Democrats Boycott Blocks GOP Power Grab
Minnesota House Democrats boycotted the Tuesday session to block Republicans from using a temporary majority created by a court ruling that declared a newly elected Democrat ineligible, prompting a power struggle that will likely involve lawsuits.
Minnesota House Democrats Boycott Blocks GOP Power Grab
Minnesota House Democrats boycotted the Tuesday session to block Republicans from using a temporary majority created by a court ruling that declared a newly elected Democrat ineligible, prompting a power struggle that will likely involve lawsuits.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Australia Threatens Strong Action Against Russia Over Alleged Killing of Citizen Fighting for Ukraine
Australia is investigating reports that Australian citizen Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old teacher fighting for Ukraine, died while a prisoner of war in Russia; Prime Minister Albanese warned of "the strongest action possible", including potential expulsion of the Russian ambassador.
Australia Threatens Strong Action Against Russia Over Alleged Killing of Citizen Fighting for Ukraine
Australia is investigating reports that Australian citizen Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old teacher fighting for Ukraine, died while a prisoner of war in Russia; Prime Minister Albanese warned of "the strongest action possible", including potential expulsion of the Russian ambassador.
Progress
40% Bias Score