January 2025
February 2025
Renal Denervation Shows Promise in Treating Resistant Hypertension
The FDA-approved renal denervation procedure, which disrupts overactive kidney nerves, has shown promise in treating patients with resistant hypertension, offering a new treatment option for those whose blood pressure remains high despite medication.
Renal Denervation Shows Promise in Treating Resistant Hypertension
The FDA-approved renal denervation procedure, which disrupts overactive kidney nerves, has shown promise in treating patients with resistant hypertension, offering a new treatment option for those whose blood pressure remains high despite medication.
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36% Bias Score
Assassination of Iranian Judges Linked to 1988 Mass Executions
Two Iranian judges, Mohammad Mogheiseh and Ali Razini, involved in the 1988 mass execution of political prisoners, were assassinated in Tehran's judiciary building; the shooter died by suicide.
Assassination of Iranian Judges Linked to 1988 Mass Executions
Two Iranian judges, Mohammad Mogheiseh and Ali Razini, involved in the 1988 mass execution of political prisoners, were assassinated in Tehran's judiciary building; the shooter died by suicide.
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40% Bias Score
Kolkata Court Convicts Volunteer in Doctor's Rape and Murder
A court in Kolkata, India, found a 33-year-old volunteer hospital worker guilty of raping and murdering a 31-year-old female doctor last year, sparking protests for safer working conditions and an end to violence against women in the country's medical profession; sentencing is set for Monday.
Kolkata Court Convicts Volunteer in Doctor's Rape and Murder
A court in Kolkata, India, found a 33-year-old volunteer hospital worker guilty of raping and murdering a 31-year-old female doctor last year, sparking protests for safer working conditions and an end to violence against women in the country's medical profession; sentencing is set for Monday.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Inauguration Guest List Signals Shift in Foreign Policy Alliances
Donald Trump's inauguration guest list includes several far-right European leaders like Giorgia Meloni, but excludes Ursula von der Leyen, signaling potential shifts in US foreign policy alliances and priorities.
Trump's Inauguration Guest List Signals Shift in Foreign Policy Alliances
Donald Trump's inauguration guest list includes several far-right European leaders like Giorgia Meloni, but excludes Ursula von der Leyen, signaling potential shifts in US foreign policy alliances and priorities.
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60% Bias Score
Turkey: Political Tensions Rise After Mayor's Arrest
Following the arrest of Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, Turkish President Erdoğan and CHP leader Özgür Özel engaged in a heated exchange, with Özel challenging Erdoğan to an election, highlighting escalating political tensions and the upcoming elections.
Turkey: Political Tensions Rise After Mayor's Arrest
Following the arrest of Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, Turkish President Erdoğan and CHP leader Özgür Özel engaged in a heated exchange, with Özel challenging Erdoğan to an election, highlighting escalating political tensions and the upcoming elections.
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64% Bias Score
GoFundMe Inequity: Musician Loses Possessions in Fire
Jeri, a jazz musician and former landlord, lost all his possessions in a trailer home fire on January 8th, 2025, highlighting the inequities of disaster relief crowdfunding where those without significant online presence struggle to receive aid.
GoFundMe Inequity: Musician Loses Possessions in Fire
Jeri, a jazz musician and former landlord, lost all his possessions in a trailer home fire on January 8th, 2025, highlighting the inequities of disaster relief crowdfunding where those without significant online presence struggle to receive aid.
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36% Bias Score
Pakistan-Taliban Relations Deteriorate Amidst Airstrikes and Accusations
Pakistan's relationship with the Taliban has dramatically soured, marked by Pakistani airstrikes into Afghanistan and border clashes, stemming from the Taliban's alleged failure to curb the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) which conducts attacks in Pakistan. A recent meeting between a Taliban officia...
Pakistan-Taliban Relations Deteriorate Amidst Airstrikes and Accusations
Pakistan's relationship with the Taliban has dramatically soured, marked by Pakistani airstrikes into Afghanistan and border clashes, stemming from the Taliban's alleged failure to curb the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) which conducts attacks in Pakistan. A recent meeting between a Taliban officia...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Veteran Civil Servant to Lead French Pension Reform Talks
French Prime Minister François Bayrou appointed 73-year-old Jean-Jacques Marette to lead a three-month discussion on the 2023 pension reform, aiming for an agreement between social partners by late May, despite opposition from labor unions and support from employers.
Veteran Civil Servant to Lead French Pension Reform Talks
French Prime Minister François Bayrou appointed 73-year-old Jean-Jacques Marette to lead a three-month discussion on the 2023 pension reform, aiming for an agreement between social partners by late May, despite opposition from labor unions and support from employers.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Germany Could Participate in Securing Ukrainian Demilitarized Zone: Pistorius
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated Germany could help secure a demilitarized zone in Ukraine if a ceasefire occurs, emphasizing Germany's role as NATO's largest European partner and his upcoming meeting with the US administration in February to discuss this, alongside advocating for a si...
Germany Could Participate in Securing Ukrainian Demilitarized Zone: Pistorius
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated Germany could help secure a demilitarized zone in Ukraine if a ceasefire occurs, emphasizing Germany's role as NATO's largest European partner and his upcoming meeting with the US administration in February to discuss this, alongside advocating for a si...
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32% Bias Score
Indian Court Convicts Man in Doctor's Rape and Murder
A court in Kolkata, India, convicted a 33-year-old volunteer hospital worker of the rape and murder of a 31-year-old female doctor, whose death last year sparked widespread protests highlighting violence against women in India.
Indian Court Convicts Man in Doctor's Rape and Murder
A court in Kolkata, India, convicted a 33-year-old volunteer hospital worker of the rape and murder of a 31-year-old female doctor, whose death last year sparked widespread protests highlighting violence against women in India.
Progress
28% Bias Score
Scholz Pledges Enhanced Security After Magdeburg Market Attack
One month after a car attack at Magdeburg's Christmas market killed six and injured 300, Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged increased security for public events and financial aid to victims, equating it to support for terror attack victims.
Scholz Pledges Enhanced Security After Magdeburg Market Attack
One month after a car attack at Magdeburg's Christmas market killed six and injured 300, Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged increased security for public events and financial aid to victims, equating it to support for terror attack victims.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Seven Arrested at Large London Gaza Protest
Seven arrests were made during a large protest in central London on Saturday against Israel's 15-month war in Gaza, as thousands defied police barriers to march towards Trafalgar Square, highlighting strong public sentiment amid a recently agreed ceasefire.
Seven Arrested at Large London Gaza Protest
Seven arrests were made during a large protest in central London on Saturday against Israel's 15-month war in Gaza, as thousands defied police barriers to march towards Trafalgar Square, highlighting strong public sentiment amid a recently agreed ceasefire.
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40% Bias Score