January 2025
February 2025
MEPs Urge EU Commission to Investigate Elon Musk's X for DSA Violations
Thirty-eight MEPs urged the European Commission to investigate whether Elon Musk's actions on X violate the DSA, citing his support for Germany's AfD and controversial posts on Irish immigration, following the Commission's July finding of X's non-compliance.
MEPs Urge EU Commission to Investigate Elon Musk's X for DSA Violations
Thirty-eight MEPs urged the European Commission to investigate whether Elon Musk's actions on X violate the DSA, citing his support for Germany's AfD and controversial posts on Irish immigration, following the Commission's July finding of X's non-compliance.
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32% Bias Score
Russia and Iran Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement Amid Western Concerns
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met in Moscow on Friday to sign a strategic partnership agreement for closer defense cooperation, causing Western concern; the deal includes a Russian-aided Iranian nuclear power plant and comes amid Russia's use of Iranian drones ...
Russia and Iran Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement Amid Western Concerns
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met in Moscow on Friday to sign a strategic partnership agreement for closer defense cooperation, causing Western concern; the deal includes a Russian-aided Iranian nuclear power plant and comes amid Russia's use of Iranian drones ...
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40% Bias Score
Seven Days in May" Recounts 1977 Atocha Massacre, Underscoring Spain's Ongoing Fight Against Extremism
A new film, "Seven Days in May," commemorates the 1977 Atocha massacre in Madrid, where five were killed and four injured by a right-wing extremist group, highlighting its enduring relevance to Spain's ongoing struggle against extremism and the importance of historical memory in shaping a democratic...
Seven Days in May" Recounts 1977 Atocha Massacre, Underscoring Spain's Ongoing Fight Against Extremism
A new film, "Seven Days in May," commemorates the 1977 Atocha massacre in Madrid, where five were killed and four injured by a right-wing extremist group, highlighting its enduring relevance to Spain's ongoing struggle against extremism and the importance of historical memory in shaping a democratic...
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52% Bias Score
Late-Night Hosts React to Biden's Farewell and Trump's Second Term
Late-night hosts reacted to Joe Biden's farewell speech and Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration, with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, and Seth Meyers offering critiques on the incoming administration, political polarization, and the influence of wealthy figures and Hollywood.
Late-Night Hosts React to Biden's Farewell and Trump's Second Term
Late-night hosts reacted to Joe Biden's farewell speech and Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration, with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, and Seth Meyers offering critiques on the incoming administration, political polarization, and the influence of wealthy figures and Hollywood.
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56% Bias Score
Celebrity Telethon Raises Over $350,000 for LA Wildfire Victims
Celebrities including Jean Smart, Ben Schwartz, and Josh Brolin are participating in a telethon, "LA Wildfire Relief LIVE", raising funds for victims of the Los Angeles fires; the event, airing January 24th across platforms like YouTube and Twitch, has already surpassed $350,000 in donations, includ...
Celebrity Telethon Raises Over $350,000 for LA Wildfire Victims
Celebrities including Jean Smart, Ben Schwartz, and Josh Brolin are participating in a telethon, "LA Wildfire Relief LIVE", raising funds for victims of the Los Angeles fires; the event, airing January 24th across platforms like YouTube and Twitch, has already surpassed $350,000 in donations, includ...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Mars Ambitions Face Political and Logistical Hurdles
President-elect Trump plans a renewed focus on space exploration, prioritizing Mars colonization with SpaceX, but faces political and logistical hurdles including bipartisan support in Congress and the ongoing Artemis program, which may limit immediate changes despite potential plans to relocate Nas...
Trump's Mars Ambitions Face Political and Logistical Hurdles
President-elect Trump plans a renewed focus on space exploration, prioritizing Mars colonization with SpaceX, but faces political and logistical hurdles including bipartisan support in Congress and the ongoing Artemis program, which may limit immediate changes despite potential plans to relocate Nas...
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60% Bias Score
Sachs Warns Against Protectionist Measures Targeting China
Renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs warns against the U.S. imposing additional tariffs on Chinese goods, predicting negative impacts on U.S. consumers, U.S.-China relations, and the global economy; he cites protectionism and a desire to weaken China's economic progress as underlying motivations.
Sachs Warns Against Protectionist Measures Targeting China
Renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs warns against the U.S. imposing additional tariffs on Chinese goods, predicting negative impacts on U.S. consumers, U.S.-China relations, and the global economy; he cites protectionism and a desire to weaken China's economic progress as underlying motivations.
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36% Bias Score
Sumar Reaffirms Policy Goals Amidst Government Instability
Sumar, a Spanish coalition of left-wing parties, held a meeting to reaffirm its commitment to key policy goals after Junts suspended negotiations with the government, jeopardizing the implementation of measures like work hour reduction and rental market regulation.
Sumar Reaffirms Policy Goals Amidst Government Instability
Sumar, a Spanish coalition of left-wing parties, held a meeting to reaffirm its commitment to key policy goals after Junts suspended negotiations with the government, jeopardizing the implementation of measures like work hour reduction and rental market regulation.
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60% Bias Score
California Wildfires Devastate Hollywood, Raising Concerns for Economic Recovery
The California wildfires have killed at least 25 people, destroyed over 12,000 structures, and displaced 300,000, significantly impacting Hollywood's film production, causing cancellations and raising concerns about long-term economic recovery; several awards shows have been affected, and numerous c...
California Wildfires Devastate Hollywood, Raising Concerns for Economic Recovery
The California wildfires have killed at least 25 people, destroyed over 12,000 structures, and displaced 300,000, significantly impacting Hollywood's film production, causing cancellations and raising concerns about long-term economic recovery; several awards shows have been affected, and numerous c...
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44% Bias Score
Saginaw Switches to Trump Amidst Anti-Corporate Sentiment
Saginaw County, Michigan, switched its vote from Joe Biden in 2020 to Donald Trump in 2024, driven by dissatisfaction with the economy and corporate influence; the incoming Trump administration includes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary and several billionaires.
Saginaw Switches to Trump Amidst Anti-Corporate Sentiment
Saginaw County, Michigan, switched its vote from Joe Biden in 2020 to Donald Trump in 2024, driven by dissatisfaction with the economy and corporate influence; the incoming Trump administration includes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary and several billionaires.
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44% Bias Score
Russia-Iran Strategic Partnership Deepens Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Russia and Iran signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, strengthening bilateral ties amid US threats and regional instability; experts highlight Iran's security concerns as a key driver, while the agreement avoids creating a military alliance.
Russia-Iran Strategic Partnership Deepens Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Russia and Iran signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, strengthening bilateral ties amid US threats and regional instability; experts highlight Iran's security concerns as a key driver, while the agreement avoids creating a military alliance.
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48% Bias Score
David Lynch, Creator of 'Lynchian' Aesthetics, Dies at 79
Filmmaker David Lynch, known for his surreal and unsettling films like "Eraserhead" and "Twin Peaks," died on Thursday, as announced by his family; his unique artistic style significantly influenced film and pop culture.
David Lynch, Creator of 'Lynchian' Aesthetics, Dies at 79
Filmmaker David Lynch, known for his surreal and unsettling films like "Eraserhead" and "Twin Peaks," died on Thursday, as announced by his family; his unique artistic style significantly influenced film and pop culture.
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24% Bias Score