January 2025
February 2025
Cecile Richards, Planned Parenthood Leader, Dies at 67
Cecile Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood and daughter of Texas Governor Ann Richards, died Monday at age 67 from glioblastoma, leaving a significant void in the fight for reproductive rights.
Cecile Richards, Planned Parenthood Leader, Dies at 67
Cecile Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood and daughter of Texas Governor Ann Richards, died Monday at age 67 from glioblastoma, leaving a significant void in the fight for reproductive rights.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Second Inaugural: "Golden Age" Promises and Executive Actions
In his second inaugural address, President Trump declared a "golden age" for America, announcing executive actions on immigration (national emergency at the southern border, reinstating the "Remain in Mexico" policy), energy ("drill, baby, drill"), trade (tariffs), and a plan to put US astronauts on...
Trump's Second Inaugural: "Golden Age" Promises and Executive Actions
In his second inaugural address, President Trump declared a "golden age" for America, announcing executive actions on immigration (national emergency at the southern border, reinstating the "Remain in Mexico" policy), energy ("drill, baby, drill"), trade (tariffs), and a plan to put US astronauts on...
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60% Bias Score
Biden Pardons Milley Amidst Ongoing Afghanistan Withdrawal Controversy
President Biden issued a preemptive pardon to General Mark Milley on Monday for his role in the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan in 2021, a decision that has drawn both praise and criticism. The pardon comes as congressional investigations into the withdrawal continue.
Biden Pardons Milley Amidst Ongoing Afghanistan Withdrawal Controversy
President Biden issued a preemptive pardon to General Mark Milley on Monday for his role in the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan in 2021, a decision that has drawn both praise and criticism. The pardon comes as congressional investigations into the withdrawal continue.
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52% Bias Score
UK-US Relations: Optimism and Concerns Amid Trump's Return
Ahead of Donald Trump's second inauguration, UK political figures offered mixed reactions; while Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the enduring UK-US alliance, others raised concerns about potential trade disputes and impacts on international relations.
UK-US Relations: Optimism and Concerns Amid Trump's Return
Ahead of Donald Trump's second inauguration, UK political figures offered mixed reactions; while Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the enduring UK-US alliance, others raised concerns about potential trade disputes and impacts on international relations.
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32% Bias Score
EU Green Policies: Billions in Carbon Credits to China, Threatening European Carmakers
EU regulations may force European carmakers to pay billions to Chinese electric vehicle companies for carbon credits, placing already-struggling European businesses at a severe disadvantage and raising concerns about economic competitiveness.
EU Green Policies: Billions in Carbon Credits to China, Threatening European Carmakers
EU regulations may force European carmakers to pay billions to Chinese electric vehicle companies for carbon credits, placing already-struggling European businesses at a severe disadvantage and raising concerns about economic competitiveness.
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60% Bias Score
Friends' Significant Influence on Thoughts, Behaviors, and Identities
Scientific studies reveal friends' significant influence on thinking, behavior, and identity, demonstrated through similar brain activity, friendship choices, and identity association; proximity and trust further amplify this influence.
Friends' Significant Influence on Thoughts, Behaviors, and Identities
Scientific studies reveal friends' significant influence on thinking, behavior, and identity, demonstrated through similar brain activity, friendship choices, and identity association; proximity and trust further amplify this influence.
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24% Bias Score
Lawsuits Target Musk's Cost-Cutting Group for FACA Violations
Two lawsuits filed on Monday claim Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) violates the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) due to its lack of balanced representation and public transparency, coinciding with President Trump's January inauguration.
Lawsuits Target Musk's Cost-Cutting Group for FACA Violations
Two lawsuits filed on Monday claim Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) violates the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) due to its lack of balanced representation and public transparency, coinciding with President Trump's January inauguration.
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48% Bias Score
Biden Urges Staffers to Remain Engaged Following Trump's Inauguration
On Monday, following President Trump's inauguration, former President Joe Biden gave farewell remarks to his staff at Joint Base Andrews, urging them to remain politically engaged and optimistic about their accomplishments and future impact, quoting Seamus Heaney's "The Cure at Troy.
Biden Urges Staffers to Remain Engaged Following Trump's Inauguration
On Monday, following President Trump's inauguration, former President Joe Biden gave farewell remarks to his staff at Joint Base Andrews, urging them to remain politically engaged and optimistic about their accomplishments and future impact, quoting Seamus Heaney's "The Cure at Troy.
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48% Bias Score
FBI Deputy Director Abbate Retires Amidst Incoming Administration Uncertainty
FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate abruptly retired Monday, creating further uncertainty for the agency as President Trump's administration begins, with Brian Driscoll serving as acting head until a permanent replacement is confirmed.
FBI Deputy Director Abbate Retires Amidst Incoming Administration Uncertainty
FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate abruptly retired Monday, creating further uncertainty for the agency as President Trump's administration begins, with Brian Driscoll serving as acting head until a permanent replacement is confirmed.
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40% Bias Score
France Seeks to End 1968 Agreement with Algeria Amidst Heightened Tensions
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau wants to end the 1968 Franco-Algerian agreement on Algerian entry to France due to Algeria's refusal to accept a deported influencer and the imprisonment of writer Boualem Sansal, actions he considers a humiliation of France and a breach of international law...
France Seeks to End 1968 Agreement with Algeria Amidst Heightened Tensions
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau wants to end the 1968 Franco-Algerian agreement on Algerian entry to France due to Algeria's refusal to accept a deported influencer and the imprisonment of writer Boualem Sansal, actions he considers a humiliation of France and a breach of international law...
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56% Bias Score
German Greens Shift to "Relative Pacifism", Propose Major Military Budget Increase
Facing rising geopolitical tensions and Russia's military buildup, Germany's Green party, historically pacifist, proposes a 3.5% GDP increase for military spending, shifting towards a "relative pacifism" prioritizing defensive capabilities and de-escalation strategies.
German Greens Shift to "Relative Pacifism", Propose Major Military Budget Increase
Facing rising geopolitical tensions and Russia's military buildup, Germany's Green party, historically pacifist, proposes a 3.5% GDP increase for military spending, shifting towards a "relative pacifism" prioritizing defensive capabilities and de-escalation strategies.
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64% Bias Score
London Workers' Eight-Month Wage Equals Burnley's Annual Income
A Centre for Cities report reveals a stark regional pay divide in the UK, with London workers earning 68% more than those in Burnley; the average London wage (£49,455) could be earned in eight months by a London worker, highlighting the need for policy changes to address this significant regional ec...
London Workers' Eight-Month Wage Equals Burnley's Annual Income
A Centre for Cities report reveals a stark regional pay divide in the UK, with London workers earning 68% more than those in Burnley; the average London wage (£49,455) could be earned in eight months by a London worker, highlighting the need for policy changes to address this significant regional ec...
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52% Bias Score