January 2025
February 2025
Biden Issues Wave of Pardons and Commutations Before Leaving Office
President Biden issued a series of pardons and commutations on his final day in office, including a posthumous pardon for Black nationalist Marcus Garvey, convictions for drug offenses, and various other offenses, reflecting a policy shift towards criminal justice reform.
Biden Issues Wave of Pardons and Commutations Before Leaving Office
President Biden issued a series of pardons and commutations on his final day in office, including a posthumous pardon for Black nationalist Marcus Garvey, convictions for drug offenses, and various other offenses, reflecting a policy shift towards criminal justice reform.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Jihadi Groups' Shared Pursuit of 'Power Over Death'
The collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime has led to a reconfiguration of jihadi groups in the Middle East, unified by a common goal of achieving "power over death" through sacred violence, as exemplified by the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack and statements from Palestinian Authority officials.
Jihadi Groups' Shared Pursuit of 'Power Over Death'
The collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime has led to a reconfiguration of jihadi groups in the Middle East, unified by a common goal of achieving "power over death" through sacred violence, as exemplified by the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack and statements from Palestinian Authority officials.
Progress
44% Bias Score
UK Treasury to retain £11 million in water company fines
The UK Treasury plans to retain £11 million in fines from polluting water companies, delaying projects to clean polluted waterways, despite pre-election promises and public outcry.
UK Treasury to retain £11 million in water company fines
The UK Treasury plans to retain £11 million in fines from polluting water companies, delaying projects to clean polluted waterways, despite pre-election promises and public outcry.
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48% Bias Score
Siberian Soldier's War Experiences Inspire Patriotism
Maxim Bogdankevich, a Siberian soldier, served multiple tours in the conflict zone, narrowly escaping death on several occasions. Despite facing extreme danger, he returned home between deployments, ultimately focusing his experiences to inspire youth through educational programs.
Siberian Soldier's War Experiences Inspire Patriotism
Maxim Bogdankevich, a Siberian soldier, served multiple tours in the conflict zone, narrowly escaping death on several occasions. Despite facing extreme danger, he returned home between deployments, ultimately focusing his experiences to inspire youth through educational programs.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Trump Moves Inauguration Indoors Due to Extreme Cold
President-elect Trump moved his inauguration ceremony indoors to the Capitol Rotunda due to dangerously cold weather in Washington, impacting hundreds of thousands of supporters who had planned to attend the outdoor event at the US Capitol or the National Mall; a limited number will now watch a live...
Trump Moves Inauguration Indoors Due to Extreme Cold
President-elect Trump moved his inauguration ceremony indoors to the Capitol Rotunda due to dangerously cold weather in Washington, impacting hundreds of thousands of supporters who had planned to attend the outdoor event at the US Capitol or the National Mall; a limited number will now watch a live...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Spain's Resistance to Far-Right Surge: A Model for Progressive Politics
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, in a speech at the PSOE's 15th Congress, highlighted Spain's successful resistance to the far-right's global surge in 2023, showcasing the country's economic growth and social policies as a counter-model to the conservative upswing.
Spain's Resistance to Far-Right Surge: A Model for Progressive Politics
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, in a speech at the PSOE's 15th Congress, highlighted Spain's successful resistance to the far-right's global surge in 2023, showcasing the country's economic growth and social policies as a counter-model to the conservative upswing.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Trump Administration to Launch Nationwide Immigration Raids
Incoming ICE director Tom Homan confirmed "Operation Safeguard," a nationwide series of immigration raids targeting undocumented immigrants, starting Tuesday and lasting one week, with Chicago as a primary target due to its sanctuary city status, potentially escalating conflict with local authoritie...
Trump Administration to Launch Nationwide Immigration Raids
Incoming ICE director Tom Homan confirmed "Operation Safeguard," a nationwide series of immigration raids targeting undocumented immigrants, starting Tuesday and lasting one week, with Chicago as a primary target due to its sanctuary city status, potentially escalating conflict with local authoritie...
Progress
52% Bias Score
UK Prisons to Evaluate Anti-Drone Technology After Guernsey Success
Guernsey's Les Nicolles prison uses a 100% effective electronic forcefield to block drones smuggling drugs, phones, and weapons, prompting the UK Home Office to evaluate this technology for nationwide use after concerns were raised about the threat posed to national security by drones delivering con...
UK Prisons to Evaluate Anti-Drone Technology After Guernsey Success
Guernsey's Les Nicolles prison uses a 100% effective electronic forcefield to block drones smuggling drugs, phones, and weapons, prompting the UK Home Office to evaluate this technology for nationwide use after concerns were raised about the threat posed to national security by drones delivering con...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Luxury Train Tours Revitalize Japan's Regional Economies
Luxury train tours in Japan, such as Tokyu Corp.'s Royal Express and West Japan Railway Co.'s Twilight Express Mizukaze, are attracting tourists to less-visited areas, boosting struggling regional economies and preserving local traditions; despite ticket prices reaching \$5,200, tours sold out.
Luxury Train Tours Revitalize Japan's Regional Economies
Luxury train tours in Japan, such as Tokyu Corp.'s Royal Express and West Japan Railway Co.'s Twilight Express Mizukaze, are attracting tourists to less-visited areas, boosting struggling regional economies and preserving local traditions; despite ticket prices reaching \$5,200, tours sold out.
Progress
32% Bias Score
LA Wildfires Devastate Low-Wage Immigrant Workers
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have caused over 50% revenue loss for Ocean Housekeeping, a cleaning service employing recent immigrants, highlighting the economic vulnerability of low-wage essential workers who often lack social protections and English proficiency. The fires destroyed m...
LA Wildfires Devastate Low-Wage Immigrant Workers
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have caused over 50% revenue loss for Ocean Housekeeping, a cleaning service employing recent immigrants, highlighting the economic vulnerability of low-wage essential workers who often lack social protections and English proficiency. The fires destroyed m...
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24% Bias Score
Assassination of Iranian Judges Highlights Tensions
In Tehran, Iran, a gunman assassinated two hard-line judges, Mohammad Mogheiseh and Ali Razini, both allegedly involved in the 1988 mass execution of dissidents; the attacker later killed himself.
Assassination of Iranian Judges Highlights Tensions
In Tehran, Iran, a gunman assassinated two hard-line judges, Mohammad Mogheiseh and Ali Razini, both allegedly involved in the 1988 mass execution of dissidents; the attacker later killed himself.
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44% Bias Score
Australian Open: Alcaraz, Djokovic, Zverev, and Sabalenka Advance to Quarterfinals
In the Australian Open's Round of 16, top seeds Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev and Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the quarterfinals after overcoming various challenges; including extreme heat that forced Jack Draper's retirement.
Australian Open: Alcaraz, Djokovic, Zverev, and Sabalenka Advance to Quarterfinals
In the Australian Open's Round of 16, top seeds Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev and Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the quarterfinals after overcoming various challenges; including extreme heat that forced Jack Draper's retirement.
Progress
52% Bias Score