January 2025
February 2025
Nord Stream Explosions Released Record Amount of Methane
An international study found that the September 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions released 445,000–485,000 tons of methane, the largest single-event release ever recorded, with ongoing emissions from the water column for days afterward.
Nord Stream Explosions Released Record Amount of Methane
An international study found that the September 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions released 445,000–485,000 tons of methane, the largest single-event release ever recorded, with ongoing emissions from the water column for days afterward.
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24% Bias Score
UK and France Strengthen Ties Amidst Trump and Musk's Influence
Amidst the destabilizing actions of Trump and Musk, French President Macron and UK Prime Minister Starmer are strengthening UK-France ties, focusing on EU collaboration to counter Russia's threats and the weakened US-UK relationship.
UK and France Strengthen Ties Amidst Trump and Musk's Influence
Amidst the destabilizing actions of Trump and Musk, French President Macron and UK Prime Minister Starmer are strengthening UK-France ties, focusing on EU collaboration to counter Russia's threats and the weakened US-UK relationship.
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64% Bias Score
SEC Sues Elon Musk for Delayed Twitter Stock Disclosure
The SEC sued Elon Musk on January 14, 2024, for failing to timely disclose his acquisition of over 5% of Twitter's stock in March 2022, allegedly enabling him to purchase shares at a lower price and avoid paying at least $150 million.
SEC Sues Elon Musk for Delayed Twitter Stock Disclosure
The SEC sued Elon Musk on January 14, 2024, for failing to timely disclose his acquisition of over 5% of Twitter's stock in March 2022, allegedly enabling him to purchase shares at a lower price and avoid paying at least $150 million.
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36% Bias Score
Hegseth's Contentious Senate Hearing Jeopardizes Defense Secretary Nomination
Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced intense questioning during a Senate hearing on January 14th, 2024, regarding past controversies including allegations of sexual assault, racism, sexism, and excessive alcohol use, raising concerns about his qualifications and poten...
Hegseth's Contentious Senate Hearing Jeopardizes Defense Secretary Nomination
Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced intense questioning during a Senate hearing on January 14th, 2024, regarding past controversies including allegations of sexual assault, racism, sexism, and excessive alcohol use, raising concerns about his qualifications and poten...
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60% Bias Score
Chad's Ruling Party Wins Resounding Victory Amidst Political Instability
Chad's ruling MPS party won 124 of 188 parliamentary seats in December 2024 elections, boycotted by the opposition, following an April presidential election also met with opposition boycott. An attack on the presidential palace in January, of unclear origin, occurred after the expulsion of French tr...
Chad's Ruling Party Wins Resounding Victory Amidst Political Instability
Chad's ruling MPS party won 124 of 188 parliamentary seats in December 2024 elections, boycotted by the opposition, following an April presidential election also met with opposition boycott. An attack on the presidential palace in January, of unclear origin, occurred after the expulsion of French tr...
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40% Bias Score
Germany's New Africa Policy: Mutual Respect and Reconciliation
Germany's revised Africa policy guidelines, released six months behind schedule and weeks before elections, prioritize mutual respect, addressing colonial injustices, and advocating for equal partnerships with Africa, including two permanent African seats on the UN Security Council.
Germany's New Africa Policy: Mutual Respect and Reconciliation
Germany's revised Africa policy guidelines, released six months behind schedule and weeks before elections, prioritize mutual respect, addressing colonial injustices, and advocating for equal partnerships with Africa, including two permanent African seats on the UN Security Council.
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32% Bias Score
Geopolitical Risks Top Business Concerns, WEF Report Finds
A World Economic Forum report released January 15th identifies armed conflicts and economic tensions as top business concerns, with nearly 25% of 11,000 surveyed executives ranking it first, up from fifth place in 2024, due to rising protectionism and trade disputes.
Geopolitical Risks Top Business Concerns, WEF Report Finds
A World Economic Forum report released January 15th identifies armed conflicts and economic tensions as top business concerns, with nearly 25% of 11,000 surveyed executives ranking it first, up from fifth place in 2024, due to rising protectionism and trade disputes.
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24% Bias Score
Severe Influenza Epidemic in France: 611 Deaths, Hospital Strain
France experienced a severe influenza epidemic (January 6-12), with a 7.3% increase in influenza-related deaths (611 total), significantly impacting hospitals, especially children under five; however, hospitalizations for older age groups decreased; three strains of the virus are circulating, and va...
Severe Influenza Epidemic in France: 611 Deaths, Hospital Strain
France experienced a severe influenza epidemic (January 6-12), with a 7.3% increase in influenza-related deaths (611 total), significantly impacting hospitals, especially children under five; however, hospitalizations for older age groups decreased; three strains of the virus are circulating, and va...
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24% Bias Score
Political Upheaval and Economic Instability Rock South Korea
South Korea's political instability, marked by President Yoon Suk-yeol's arrest and a martial law declaration, has coincided with a weakening economy: the Korean won plummeted, inflation rose, and growth forecasts were revised downwards, highlighting the nation's vulnerability in a competitive globa...
Political Upheaval and Economic Instability Rock South Korea
South Korea's political instability, marked by President Yoon Suk-yeol's arrest and a martial law declaration, has coincided with a weakening economy: the Korean won plummeted, inflation rose, and growth forecasts were revised downwards, highlighting the nation's vulnerability in a competitive globa...
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Security Hinges on Economic Transformation
Germany must strengthen its national security by investing in its military, security agencies, and technological independence to counter global instability and reduce economic vulnerabilities, including potential €115 billion losses from restricted Chinese exports, according to a Roland Berger study...
Germany's Security Hinges on Economic Transformation
Germany must strengthen its national security by investing in its military, security agencies, and technological independence to counter global instability and reduce economic vulnerabilities, including potential €115 billion losses from restricted Chinese exports, according to a Roland Berger study...
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56% Bias Score
Accelerated Ocean Acidification in Subpolar North Atlantic Threatens Marine Life
A Spanish-led study reveals accelerated ocean acidification in the subpolar North Atlantic between 2009 and 2019, due to changes in physical ocean patterns, resulting in decreased salinity, increased oxygenation, and mineral loss crucial for marine life, impacting the food chain and socio-economic f...
Accelerated Ocean Acidification in Subpolar North Atlantic Threatens Marine Life
A Spanish-led study reveals accelerated ocean acidification in the subpolar North Atlantic between 2009 and 2019, due to changes in physical ocean patterns, resulting in decreased salinity, increased oxygenation, and mineral loss crucial for marine life, impacting the food chain and socio-economic f...
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24% Bias Score
Global Views on Trump's Second Term: A Sharp Divide
A survey across 24 countries shows sharply contrasting views on Donald Trump's return; while many in the EU and its allies fear his presidency, majorities in India, China, Brazil and Turkey see it as positive, especially for peace, despite Trump's past trade threats.
Global Views on Trump's Second Term: A Sharp Divide
A survey across 24 countries shows sharply contrasting views on Donald Trump's return; while many in the EU and its allies fear his presidency, majorities in India, China, Brazil and Turkey see it as positive, especially for peace, despite Trump's past trade threats.
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44% Bias Score