January 2025
February 2025
Trump's Post-Inauguration Business Activities Raise Ethics Concerns
President Trump and his wife launched meme coins days before his inauguration, and a Saudi-backed golf tournament will be held at a Trump property; ethics watchdogs are concerned about conflicts of interest and the Trump Organization's continued pursuit of overseas deals, while the lack of a compreh...
Trump's Post-Inauguration Business Activities Raise Ethics Concerns
President Trump and his wife launched meme coins days before his inauguration, and a Saudi-backed golf tournament will be held at a Trump property; ethics watchdogs are concerned about conflicts of interest and the Trump Organization's continued pursuit of overseas deals, while the lack of a compreh...
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64% Bias Score
China Increases Military Pressure on Taiwan Amidst Illegal Entry Incident
A Chinese man illegally entered Taiwan by boat in September 2024, prompting an indictment; simultaneously, China deployed 27 warplanes and six vessels near Taiwan, increasing tensions amid ongoing espionage targeting Taiwanese military personnel.
China Increases Military Pressure on Taiwan Amidst Illegal Entry Incident
A Chinese man illegally entered Taiwan by boat in September 2024, prompting an indictment; simultaneously, China deployed 27 warplanes and six vessels near Taiwan, increasing tensions amid ongoing espionage targeting Taiwanese military personnel.
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36% Bias Score
GLP-1 Drugs Show Significant Health Benefits and Risks in Large-Scale Study
A study of over two million veterans found that GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic, significantly reduce risks of neurocognitive disorders, addiction, and self-harm, but also increase the risk of pancreatic and kidney problems.
GLP-1 Drugs Show Significant Health Benefits and Risks in Large-Scale Study
A study of over two million veterans found that GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic, significantly reduce risks of neurocognitive disorders, addiction, and self-harm, but also increase the risk of pancreatic and kidney problems.
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52% Bias Score
Mexico Prepares for Potential Surge in US Deportations
Mexico is preparing for mass deportations from the U.S. by building temporary shelters in border cities and providing financial aid to deportees; while the number of deportations on Tuesday was lower than last year's average, shelters are preparing for a potential increase in migrants.
Mexico Prepares for Potential Surge in US Deportations
Mexico is preparing for mass deportations from the U.S. by building temporary shelters in border cities and providing financial aid to deportees; while the number of deportations on Tuesday was lower than last year's average, shelters are preparing for a potential increase in migrants.
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32% Bias Score
Columbia University Investigates Anti-Israel Protest Disrupting History Class
Columbia University is investigating a disruption of an Israeli history class where protestors distributed anti-Israel flyers with violent imagery; the university is enhancing security and condemned the incident as antisemitic.
Columbia University Investigates Anti-Israel Protest Disrupting History Class
Columbia University is investigating a disruption of an Israeli history class where protestors distributed anti-Israel flyers with violent imagery; the university is enhancing security and condemned the incident as antisemitic.
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48% Bias Score
Death of Celebrated Irish Poet Michael Longley at 85
Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley died at age 85 on Thursday; his poetry, ranging from nature to the Troubles, earned him numerous awards including the T.S. Eliot Prize and impacted Irish and global literature profoundly.
Death of Celebrated Irish Poet Michael Longley at 85
Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley died at age 85 on Thursday; his poetry, ranging from nature to the Troubles, earned him numerous awards including the T.S. Eliot Prize and impacted Irish and global literature profoundly.
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28% Bias Score
Vietnamese Communist Party Appoints Official Despite Violating Regulations
The Central Committee of the Vietnamese Communist Party appointed Nguyen Duy Ngoc as head of the Central Inspection Committee and to the Politburo, and Tran Luu Quang to the Secretariat, despite Ngoc not meeting the required criteria per Regulation 214-QĐ/TW 2020, highlighting the committee's signif...
Vietnamese Communist Party Appoints Official Despite Violating Regulations
The Central Committee of the Vietnamese Communist Party appointed Nguyen Duy Ngoc as head of the Central Inspection Committee and to the Politburo, and Tran Luu Quang to the Secretariat, despite Ngoc not meeting the required criteria per Regulation 214-QĐ/TW 2020, highlighting the committee's signif...
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56% Bias Score
European Tech Leaders Urge for Unified AI Initiative After Trump's $500 Billion Stargate Project
U.S. President Trump's $500 billion Stargate AI infrastructure project prompts European tech CEOs to call for a similar initiative to boost competitiveness, citing the need for unified action and increased data center capacity within Europe.
European Tech Leaders Urge for Unified AI Initiative After Trump's $500 Billion Stargate Project
U.S. President Trump's $500 billion Stargate AI infrastructure project prompts European tech CEOs to call for a similar initiative to boost competitiveness, citing the need for unified action and increased data center capacity within Europe.
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44% Bias Score
Kohberger Defense Challenges Evidence in Idaho Student Murders
Bryan Kohberger's defense is challenging the use of Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) to identify him as a suspect in the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, arguing it violated his constitutional rights and tainted subsequent evidence obtained through search warrants. A ...
Kohberger Defense Challenges Evidence in Idaho Student Murders
Bryan Kohberger's defense is challenging the use of Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) to identify him as a suspect in the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, arguing it violated his constitutional rights and tainted subsequent evidence obtained through search warrants. A ...
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52% Bias Score
Pakistan Proposes Strict Social Media Controls, Raising Concerns Over Free Speech
Pakistan's government introduced a bill to control social media, granting broad powers to censor content and punish users for disinformation, potentially jailing people for up to three years and fining them up to $7,150; this follows a year-long block on X and growing media censorship.
Pakistan Proposes Strict Social Media Controls, Raising Concerns Over Free Speech
Pakistan's government introduced a bill to control social media, granting broad powers to censor content and punish users for disinformation, potentially jailing people for up to three years and fining them up to $7,150; this follows a year-long block on X and growing media censorship.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Immigration Orders Face Legal Challenges
President Trump issued multiple executive orders impacting immigration, including ending birthright citizenship and boosting ICE enforcement; these actions face immediate legal challenges from four states, while the administration argues the challenges are procedurally flawed.
Trump's Immigration Orders Face Legal Challenges
President Trump issued multiple executive orders impacting immigration, including ending birthright citizenship and boosting ICE enforcement; these actions face immediate legal challenges from four states, while the administration argues the challenges are procedurally flawed.
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44% Bias Score
Oscar Nominations: Surprising Snubs and Unexpected Wins
The 2024 Oscar nominations saw unexpected snubs for Edward Berger (Conclave) in directing and Daniel Craig (Queer) in acting, while Fernanda Torres (I'm Still Here) received surprise Best Actress and Best Picture nominations, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Academy voting.
Oscar Nominations: Surprising Snubs and Unexpected Wins
The 2024 Oscar nominations saw unexpected snubs for Edward Berger (Conclave) in directing and Daniel Craig (Queer) in acting, while Fernanda Torres (I'm Still Here) received surprise Best Actress and Best Picture nominations, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Academy voting.
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60% Bias Score