January 2025
February 2025
EU Pledges €235 Million for Syria Reconstruction, Emphasizes Turkey Cooperation
EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib visited Turkey to discuss Syria's reconstruction, announcing a €235 million aid package and emphasizing the importance of cooperation with Turkey on issues including refugee returns and counter-terrorism.
EU Pledges €235 Million for Syria Reconstruction, Emphasizes Turkey Cooperation
EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib visited Turkey to discuss Syria's reconstruction, announcing a €235 million aid package and emphasizing the importance of cooperation with Turkey on issues including refugee returns and counter-terrorism.
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32% Bias Score
Arctic Blast Cripples US with Sub-Zero Temperatures and Heavy Snow
A historic arctic blast is bringing sub-zero temperatures and heavy snow to much of the US, impacting over 200 million people and causing widespread travel disruptions and emergency declarations.
Arctic Blast Cripples US with Sub-Zero Temperatures and Heavy Snow
A historic arctic blast is bringing sub-zero temperatures and heavy snow to much of the US, impacting over 200 million people and causing widespread travel disruptions and emergency declarations.
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24% Bias Score
Musk's $119 Million Investment Secures Trump's Presidency
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, contributed over $119 million to Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign through his America PAC, actively campaigning in key states and offering voter incentives, significantly impacting the election result.
Musk's $119 Million Investment Secures Trump's Presidency
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, contributed over $119 million to Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign through his America PAC, actively campaigning in key states and offering voter incentives, significantly impacting the election result.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Opens "Unity Hubs" in Germany to Facilitate Refugee Return
The Ukrainian government plans to open "Unity Hubs" in Germany to assist the 1.2 million Ukrainian refugees in returning home and integrating into the workforce, addressing Ukraine's labor shortage and contributing to its reconstruction amid the ongoing war with Russia.
Ukraine Opens "Unity Hubs" in Germany to Facilitate Refugee Return
The Ukrainian government plans to open "Unity Hubs" in Germany to assist the 1.2 million Ukrainian refugees in returning home and integrating into the workforce, addressing Ukraine's labor shortage and contributing to its reconstruction amid the ongoing war with Russia.
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36% Bias Score
UK Under-45s' Rent Payments Hit Record High
Data shows that under-45s in Britain paid a record £56.2 billion in rent in 2023-24, a 59% increase over the past decade and 66% of the national total, driven by rising rents and reduced homeownership opportunities due to higher mortgage rates and the ending of the Help to Buy scheme.
UK Under-45s' Rent Payments Hit Record High
Data shows that under-45s in Britain paid a record £56.2 billion in rent in 2023-24, a 59% increase over the past decade and 66% of the national total, driven by rising rents and reduced homeownership opportunities due to higher mortgage rates and the ending of the Help to Buy scheme.
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44% Bias Score
US 'Quad-demic' Strains Healthcare System
A "quad-demic" of flu, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus has infected 15 million Americans and killed 30,000 this winter, straining the US healthcare system and prompting some hospitals to reinstate mask mandates and limit visitor hours.
US 'Quad-demic' Strains Healthcare System
A "quad-demic" of flu, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus has infected 15 million Americans and killed 30,000 this winter, straining the US healthcare system and prompting some hospitals to reinstate mask mandates and limit visitor hours.
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40% Bias Score
CSU Unveils "Bayern-Agenda" with Stricter Immigration, Increased Spending Proposals
The CSU released its "Bayern-Agenda," a 14-page document outlining proposals including a boosted mother's pension costing €4.5 billion annually, a €0.38/km commuter allowance, regionalized inheritance tax, and stricter immigration policies including a de facto entry ban for illegal migrants.
CSU Unveils "Bayern-Agenda" with Stricter Immigration, Increased Spending Proposals
The CSU released its "Bayern-Agenda," a 14-page document outlining proposals including a boosted mother's pension costing €4.5 billion annually, a €0.38/km commuter allowance, regionalized inheritance tax, and stricter immigration policies including a de facto entry ban for illegal migrants.
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52% Bias Score
US Businesses Lobby EU to Weaken Climate Regulations Amidst Republican Opposition
As the Republican party prepares to increase its opposition to the EU's climate agenda, US businesses are lobbying for changes to the EU's new environmental reporting rules, CSRD, and due diligence laws, highlighting the potential for conflict between the US and EU climate policies.
US Businesses Lobby EU to Weaken Climate Regulations Amidst Republican Opposition
As the Republican party prepares to increase its opposition to the EU's climate agenda, US businesses are lobbying for changes to the EU's new environmental reporting rules, CSRD, and due diligence laws, highlighting the potential for conflict between the US and EU climate policies.
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48% Bias Score
Global Billionaire Wealth Surges to $15 Trillion Amidst Rising Global Hunger
Oxfam's report reveals a $2 trillion increase in global billionaire wealth in 2024, reaching $15 trillion, while 733 million people lacked enough food; Germany added nine new billionaires, totaling 130, with 71% of their wealth inherited.
Global Billionaire Wealth Surges to $15 Trillion Amidst Rising Global Hunger
Oxfam's report reveals a $2 trillion increase in global billionaire wealth in 2024, reaching $15 trillion, while 733 million people lacked enough food; Germany added nine new billionaires, totaling 130, with 71% of their wealth inherited.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Delays TikTok Sale, Averts Immediate US Ban
President Trump's announced decree will temporarily delay the mandated sale of TikTok's US operations, averting an immediate ban following a Supreme Court ruling upholding a 2024 law requiring the sale; however, the law remains in effect, and negotiations for a potential partial sale to US entities ...
Trump Delays TikTok Sale, Averts Immediate US Ban
President Trump's announced decree will temporarily delay the mandated sale of TikTok's US operations, averting an immediate ban following a Supreme Court ruling upholding a 2024 law requiring the sale; however, the law remains in effect, and negotiations for a potential partial sale to US entities ...
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48% Bias Score
Weight-Loss Drugs Double Pancreatitis Risk: Major Study
A Washington University study of over 2 million diabetes patients found that weight-loss drugs like Ozempic doubled the risk of pancreatitis and increased risks of nausea/vomiting (30%), arthritis (11%), headaches (10%), and sleep disturbances (12%), despite also showing benefits in cardiovascular a...
Weight-Loss Drugs Double Pancreatitis Risk: Major Study
A Washington University study of over 2 million diabetes patients found that weight-loss drugs like Ozempic doubled the risk of pancreatitis and increased risks of nausea/vomiting (30%), arthritis (11%), headaches (10%), and sleep disturbances (12%), despite also showing benefits in cardiovascular a...
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52% Bias Score
China Signals Cooperation on TikTok Solution After US Ban
Following a US ban on TikTok that went into effect on Sunday, China indicated a willingness to work with President Trump on a solution involving a 50/50 split of control between American and Chinese entities. This represents a change from China's earlier position.
China Signals Cooperation on TikTok Solution After US Ban
Following a US ban on TikTok that went into effect on Sunday, China indicated a willingness to work with President Trump on a solution involving a 50/50 split of control between American and Chinese entities. This represents a change from China's earlier position.
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44% Bias Score