January 2025
February 2025
Germany, WWF, and Interpol Partner to Combat Environmental Crime
Germany launched a €5 million, three-year partnership with WWF and Interpol to combat environmental crimes such as illegal fishing, logging, mining, pollution, and wildlife trafficking, announced on January 17th, aiming to strengthen international law enforcement and protect environmental investigat...
Germany, WWF, and Interpol Partner to Combat Environmental Crime
Germany launched a €5 million, three-year partnership with WWF and Interpol to combat environmental crimes such as illegal fishing, logging, mining, pollution, and wildlife trafficking, announced on January 17th, aiming to strengthen international law enforcement and protect environmental investigat...
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24% Bias Score
Childhood Obesity Linked to Increased Relapse and Death Risk in Pediatric Cancer
A Canadian study of over 11,000 pediatric cancer patients (ages 2-19) revealed that obese children had a 16% higher relapse risk and a 29% higher death risk within five years, emphasizing the urgent need to address childhood obesity due to its significant impact on cancer outcomes.
Childhood Obesity Linked to Increased Relapse and Death Risk in Pediatric Cancer
A Canadian study of over 11,000 pediatric cancer patients (ages 2-19) revealed that obese children had a 16% higher relapse risk and a 29% higher death risk within five years, emphasizing the urgent need to address childhood obesity due to its significant impact on cancer outcomes.
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20% Bias Score
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
US Sanctions Hungarian Official; Orbán Predicts Improved Ties with Trump
The US sanctioned Hungarian chief of staff Antal Rogán for alleged corruption, prompting Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to praise Rogán and predict improved US-Hungary relations under a new Trump presidency, while expressing opposition to further aid for Ukraine and support for closer ties with Russia.
US Sanctions Hungarian Official; Orbán Predicts Improved Ties with Trump
The US sanctioned Hungarian chief of staff Antal Rogán for alleged corruption, prompting Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to praise Rogán and predict improved US-Hungary relations under a new Trump presidency, while expressing opposition to further aid for Ukraine and support for closer ties with Russia.
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48% Bias Score
Russia and Iran Sign 20-Year Strategic Partnership Agreement
Russia and Iran signed a 20-year strategic partnership agreement on February 25, 2025, in Moscow, covering military, political, economic, and cultural cooperation, amid growing international isolation and sanctions.
Russia and Iran Sign 20-Year Strategic Partnership Agreement
Russia and Iran signed a 20-year strategic partnership agreement on February 25, 2025, in Moscow, covering military, political, economic, and cultural cooperation, amid growing international isolation and sanctions.
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52% Bias Score
Austrian Political Crisis: Fears of Far-Right Rise
Austrian citizens express deep concern over the potential rise of Herbert Kickl's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), drawing parallels to Austria's history and highlighting fears of democratic erosion. This uncertainty underscores the challenges faced by Austria's democratic system and its European part...
Austrian Political Crisis: Fears of Far-Right Rise
Austrian citizens express deep concern over the potential rise of Herbert Kickl's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), drawing parallels to Austria's history and highlighting fears of democratic erosion. This uncertainty underscores the challenges faced by Austria's democratic system and its European part...
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60% Bias Score
Lithuania to become NATO's top defense spender
Lithuania will raise its defense spending to 5-6% of its GDP from 2026, exceeding all other NATO countries, due to the ongoing threat of Russian aggression, as announced by President Gitanas Nauseda on Friday.
Lithuania to become NATO's top defense spender
Lithuania will raise its defense spending to 5-6% of its GDP from 2026, exceeding all other NATO countries, due to the ongoing threat of Russian aggression, as announced by President Gitanas Nauseda on Friday.
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36% Bias Score
MEPs Urge EU to Investigate Elon Musk's X for DSA Violations
Thirty-eight European Parliament members petitioned the European Commission to investigate whether Elon Musk's X platform violates the Digital Services Act (DSA), citing his alleged disinformation campaigns and interference in German and Irish elections; the Commission is already investigating X for...
MEPs Urge EU to Investigate Elon Musk's X for DSA Violations
Thirty-eight European Parliament members petitioned the European Commission to investigate whether Elon Musk's X platform violates the Digital Services Act (DSA), citing his alleged disinformation campaigns and interference in German and Irish elections; the Commission is already investigating X for...
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44% Bias Score
France Wins Third Straight Biathlon Relay, Norway Stumbles
France won its third consecutive biathlon World Cup relay race, a first in the team's history, beating out Sweden and Germany while Norway finished a surprising fourth place, ending their fifteen-podium streak.
France Wins Third Straight Biathlon Relay, Norway Stumbles
France won its third consecutive biathlon World Cup relay race, a first in the team's history, beating out Sweden and Germany while Norway finished a surprising fourth place, ending their fifteen-podium streak.
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40% Bias Score
Lufthansa Takes 41% Stake in Ita Airways
Lufthansa acquired a 41% stake in Ita Airways for €325 million, marking the first step in a planned full takeover of the Italian airline, subject to EU-mandated concessions including slot transfers to EasyJet, aiming to become the leading European airline.
Lufthansa Takes 41% Stake in Ita Airways
Lufthansa acquired a 41% stake in Ita Airways for €325 million, marking the first step in a planned full takeover of the Italian airline, subject to EU-mandated concessions including slot transfers to EasyJet, aiming to become the leading European airline.
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44% Bias Score
German Democracy Satisfaction Varies Widely, Especially in East
A study reveals that 53 percent of East Germans and 36 percent of West Germans are dissatisfied with democracy, although 98 percent support the idea; the disparity is linked to historical factors and regional economic inequalities.
German Democracy Satisfaction Varies Widely, Especially in East
A study reveals that 53 percent of East Germans and 36 percent of West Germans are dissatisfied with democracy, although 98 percent support the idea; the disparity is linked to historical factors and regional economic inequalities.
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44% Bias Score
Vanguard to Pay $106.4 Million to Settle SEC Charges Over Undisclosed Tax Information
Vanguard Group will pay $106.4 million to settle SEC charges for failing to disclose tax information about its target-date funds, impacting hundreds of thousands of investors due to a 2020 change in minimum investment requirements for institutional fund classes, leading to large capital gains tax bu...
Vanguard to Pay $106.4 Million to Settle SEC Charges Over Undisclosed Tax Information
Vanguard Group will pay $106.4 million to settle SEC charges for failing to disclose tax information about its target-date funds, impacting hundreds of thousands of investors due to a 2020 change in minimum investment requirements for institutional fund classes, leading to large capital gains tax bu...
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48% Bias Score