January 2025
February 2025
Biden to Remove Cuba from State Sponsors of Terrorism List
President Biden will remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism; however, this decision, made late in his administration, may be reversed by his successor. The administration claims a review found no evidence supporting Cuba's designation.
Biden to Remove Cuba from State Sponsors of Terrorism List
President Biden will remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism; however, this decision, made late in his administration, may be reversed by his successor. The administration claims a review found no evidence supporting Cuba's designation.
Progress
12% Bias Score
Chapo Inaugurated Amidst Mozambique's Post-Election Crisis
Daniel Chapo was sworn in as Mozambique's president on January 15th amidst a post-election crisis that has claimed 303 lives, according to local NGOs, following disputed results and widespread unrest.
Chapo Inaugurated Amidst Mozambique's Post-Election Crisis
Daniel Chapo was sworn in as Mozambique's president on January 15th amidst a post-election crisis that has claimed 303 lives, according to local NGOs, following disputed results and widespread unrest.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Iran's Medicine Crisis: Price Hikes, Shortages, and Hospital Thefts
Due to reduced government subsidies, a rise in the dollar's exchange rate, and raw material shortages, medicine prices in Iran have sharply increased, causing shortages, hospital drug thefts, and endangering patients; the government's debt to the pharmaceutical industry and insurance companies furth...
Iran's Medicine Crisis: Price Hikes, Shortages, and Hospital Thefts
Due to reduced government subsidies, a rise in the dollar's exchange rate, and raw material shortages, medicine prices in Iran have sharply increased, causing shortages, hospital drug thefts, and endangering patients; the government's debt to the pharmaceutical industry and insurance companies furth...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Germany's Economic Stagnation Amidst US Trade Threats
Germany's economy faces a potential crisis due to US trade conflicts and internal structural problems, with slow growth and a high savings rate despite decreased inflation. The 2024 GDP shrank while the rest of the Eurozone grew.
Germany's Economic Stagnation Amidst US Trade Threats
Germany's economy faces a potential crisis due to US trade conflicts and internal structural problems, with slow growth and a high savings rate despite decreased inflation. The 2024 GDP shrank while the rest of the Eurozone grew.
Progress
44% Bias Score
German Parties Reassess Strategies Amidst AfD's Rise
In Germany, the AfD's rising popularity in polls, exceeding 20% ahead of the upcoming Bundestag election, is prompting established parties to re-evaluate their strategies. CSU leader Markus Söder proposes a shift from confrontation to addressing voter anxieties, including expanding family benefits a...
German Parties Reassess Strategies Amidst AfD's Rise
In Germany, the AfD's rising popularity in polls, exceeding 20% ahead of the upcoming Bundestag election, is prompting established parties to re-evaluate their strategies. CSU leader Markus Söder proposes a shift from confrontation to addressing voter anxieties, including expanding family benefits a...
Progress
56% Bias Score
CBO Lowers 30-Year US Population Projection by 11 Million
The Congressional Budget Office lowered its 30-year U.S. population projection to 372 million, an 11 million decrease from last year, due to declining birth rates (1.60 births per woman) and reduced immigration resulting from a June executive order temporarily suspending asylum processing.
CBO Lowers 30-Year US Population Projection by 11 Million
The Congressional Budget Office lowered its 30-year U.S. population projection to 372 million, an 11 million decrease from last year, due to declining birth rates (1.60 births per woman) and reduced immigration resulting from a June executive order temporarily suspending asylum processing.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Germany's Economy Contracts for Second Year, Raising Eurozone Concerns
Germany's economy shrank 0.2% in 2024, marking its second consecutive year of contraction and raising concerns about the broader European economy, particularly with upcoming elections and challenges such as high labor costs, reduced exports, and competition from China.
Germany's Economy Contracts for Second Year, Raising Eurozone Concerns
Germany's economy shrank 0.2% in 2024, marking its second consecutive year of contraction and raising concerns about the broader European economy, particularly with upcoming elections and challenges such as high labor costs, reduced exports, and competition from China.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Germany Authorizes Army to Shoot Down Suspicious Drones
Germany's cabinet approved the army's power to shoot down drones near military sites and critical infrastructure due to increased threats, particularly following numerous drone sightings near German military bases and suspected Russian sabotage in Europe; parliamentary approval is still needed.
Germany Authorizes Army to Shoot Down Suspicious Drones
Germany's cabinet approved the army's power to shoot down drones near military sites and critical infrastructure due to increased threats, particularly following numerous drone sightings near German military bases and suspected Russian sabotage in Europe; parliamentary approval is still needed.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Habeck's Capital Gains Tax Proposal Sparks Outrage in Germany
Robert Habeck, Germany's Green Party chancellor candidate, proposed taxing capital gains with social security contributions, sparking controversy due to concerns about impacting average savers. The Greens clarified the proposal targets high-income individuals with substantial capital gains, not aver...
Habeck's Capital Gains Tax Proposal Sparks Outrage in Germany
Robert Habeck, Germany's Green Party chancellor candidate, proposed taxing capital gains with social security contributions, sparking controversy due to concerns about impacting average savers. The Greens clarified the proposal targets high-income individuals with substantial capital gains, not aver...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Smartphone Use and Adolescent Mental Health Crisis in the US
Since 2010, the US has seen a sharp rise in adolescent mental health issues (anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicide) coinciding with increased smartphone use and social media engagement; psychologist Jonathan Haidt points to a "Grand Rewiring of Childhood" involving overprotective parenting and lim...
Smartphone Use and Adolescent Mental Health Crisis in the US
Since 2010, the US has seen a sharp rise in adolescent mental health issues (anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicide) coinciding with increased smartphone use and social media engagement; psychologist Jonathan Haidt points to a "Grand Rewiring of Childhood" involving overprotective parenting and lim...
Progress
20% Bias Score
French Navy's Strava Leak Reveals Nuclear Submarine Patrol Data
French naval crew members unintentionally disclosed sensitive information about nuclear submarine patrols by sharing fitness data on Strava, highlighting a security flaw at the Île Longue naval base despite existing high-level security protocols.
French Navy's Strava Leak Reveals Nuclear Submarine Patrol Data
French naval crew members unintentionally disclosed sensitive information about nuclear submarine patrols by sharing fitness data on Strava, highlighting a security flaw at the Île Longue naval base despite existing high-level security protocols.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Record Tourism in Spain Sparks Overtourism Concerns
Spain welcomed a record 94 million tourists in 2024, generating €126 billion in revenue, but sparking overtourism concerns leading to government-initiated measures to curb short-term rentals and protect local communities.
Record Tourism in Spain Sparks Overtourism Concerns
Spain welcomed a record 94 million tourists in 2024, generating €126 billion in revenue, but sparking overtourism concerns leading to government-initiated measures to curb short-term rentals and protect local communities.
Progress
40% Bias Score