January 2025
February 2025
Trump Seeks Immediate Putin Meeting Amid Ukraine Conflict Uncertainty
Donald Trump wants an immediate meeting with Vladimir Putin to discuss the Ukraine conflict; however, Russia is waiting for more concrete proposals from the White House before coordinating a meeting, highlighting disagreements on negotiating points and the influence of battlefield developments.
Trump Seeks Immediate Putin Meeting Amid Ukraine Conflict Uncertainty
Donald Trump wants an immediate meeting with Vladimir Putin to discuss the Ukraine conflict; however, Russia is waiting for more concrete proposals from the White House before coordinating a meeting, highlighting disagreements on negotiating points and the influence of battlefield developments.
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Launches Mass Drone Attack on Russia
During the night of January 24th, Ukrainian forces launched 121 drones from Ukraine targeting 15 regions in Russia; most were intercepted, highlighting the increasing scale and sophistication of Ukrainian drone warfare, relying on foreign-supplied components.
Ukraine Launches Mass Drone Attack on Russia
During the night of January 24th, Ukrainian forces launched 121 drones from Ukraine targeting 15 regions in Russia; most were intercepted, highlighting the increasing scale and sophistication of Ukrainian drone warfare, relying on foreign-supplied components.
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40% Bias Score
Greek Authorities Bust Illegal Pharmaceutical Ring
Six individuals, including doctors and pharmacists, were arrested in Greece for operating a criminal organization that illegally prescribed and sold at least 96,499 pharmaceutical units using falsified prescriptions based on 1,016 fraudulent AMKAs of foreign nationals since August 2021.
Greek Authorities Bust Illegal Pharmaceutical Ring
Six individuals, including doctors and pharmacists, were arrested in Greece for operating a criminal organization that illegally prescribed and sold at least 96,499 pharmaceutical units using falsified prescriptions based on 1,016 fraudulent AMKAs of foreign nationals since August 2021.
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36% Bias Score
Netherlands to House Centralized European Holocaust Research Center
The European Holocaust Research Infrastructure (EHRI), a centralized research facility for Holocaust resources, will officially operate from the Netherlands, starting with €300,000 annual funding from the Netherlands for the next 10 years and additional funding from other member states, to address t...
Netherlands to House Centralized European Holocaust Research Center
The European Holocaust Research Infrastructure (EHRI), a centralized research facility for Holocaust resources, will officially operate from the Netherlands, starting with €300,000 annual funding from the Netherlands for the next 10 years and additional funding from other member states, to address t...
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20% Bias Score
Armenian Government Accused of Inaction in Case of Imprisoned Artsakh Minister
Ruben Vardanyan, former Artsakh minister, remains imprisoned in Baku for over a year; his American lawyer accuses the Armenian government of inaction, citing Prime Minister Pashinyan's statements and the lack of official condemnation of Vardanyan's trial and charges, while expressing hope for US int...
Armenian Government Accused of Inaction in Case of Imprisoned Artsakh Minister
Ruben Vardanyan, former Artsakh minister, remains imprisoned in Baku for over a year; his American lawyer accuses the Armenian government of inaction, citing Prime Minister Pashinyan's statements and the lack of official condemnation of Vardanyan's trial and charges, while expressing hope for US int...
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36% Bias Score
Culiacan Protest Erupts After Cartel Violence Claims Two Young Lives
The killing of two young brothers during a carjacking in Culiacan, Mexico, sparked a massive protest on Thursday, with demonstrators even storming the governor's office, highlighting months of intense cartel violence and a growing public outcry.
Culiacan Protest Erupts After Cartel Violence Claims Two Young Lives
The killing of two young brothers during a carjacking in Culiacan, Mexico, sparked a massive protest on Thursday, with demonstrators even storming the governor's office, highlighting months of intense cartel violence and a growing public outcry.
Progress
36% Bias Score
German Stock Market Booms Despite Recession, Driven by Global Sales
Despite Germany's two-year recession and projected 0.2% growth in 2025, its stock market (DAX) has risen 25% since early 2024, outperforming European peers due to its large companies' significant international sales (20% domestic, 26% Eurozone, 24% US, 18% China).
German Stock Market Booms Despite Recession, Driven by Global Sales
Despite Germany's two-year recession and projected 0.2% growth in 2025, its stock market (DAX) has risen 25% since early 2024, outperforming European peers due to its large companies' significant international sales (20% domestic, 26% Eurozone, 24% US, 18% China).
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40% Bias Score
Emilia Pérez": Golden Globe Winner Sparks Controversy Over Transgender Representation and Cultural Authenticity
Emilia Pérez," a Spanish-language musical directed by Jacques Audiard and starring Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, and Selena Gomez, won four Golden Globes but faces criticism for its portrayal of a transgender Mexican cartel leader, its lack of cultural authenticity, and its predominantly non-Mexi...
Emilia Pérez": Golden Globe Winner Sparks Controversy Over Transgender Representation and Cultural Authenticity
Emilia Pérez," a Spanish-language musical directed by Jacques Audiard and starring Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, and Selena Gomez, won four Golden Globes but faces criticism for its portrayal of a transgender Mexican cartel leader, its lack of cultural authenticity, and its predominantly non-Mexi...
Progress
68% Bias Score
Increased West Bank Checkpoints Cause Gridlock, Fueling Annexation Fears
Following a Gaza ceasefire, increased Israeli checkpoints in the West Bank are causing massive traffic jams, with residents reporting hours-long delays and fearing potential annexation, as at least 146 new checkpoints have been installed since October 7, 2023.
Increased West Bank Checkpoints Cause Gridlock, Fueling Annexation Fears
Following a Gaza ceasefire, increased Israeli checkpoints in the West Bank are causing massive traffic jams, with residents reporting hours-long delays and fearing potential annexation, as at least 146 new checkpoints have been installed since October 7, 2023.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Trump Visits Disaster Zones Amid FEMA Overhaul Debate
President Trump will visit North Carolina and California on Friday to survey the damage from Hurricane Helene and the recent wildfires, respectively, amid criticism of his administration's proposed changes to FEMA and suggestions to shift more responsibility to individual states for managing disaste...
Trump Visits Disaster Zones Amid FEMA Overhaul Debate
President Trump will visit North Carolina and California on Friday to survey the damage from Hurricane Helene and the recent wildfires, respectively, amid criticism of his administration's proposed changes to FEMA and suggestions to shift more responsibility to individual states for managing disaste...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Lukashenko Set for Seventh Term as Belarusian President Amidst Authoritarian Rule and Russian Nuclear Deployment
Belarus holds a presidential election in January 2025, with Alexander Lukashenko, in power since 1994, virtually assured of a seventh term despite widespread international condemnation of his authoritarian rule and close ties with Russia, which include hosting Russian tactical nuclear weapons.
Lukashenko Set for Seventh Term as Belarusian President Amidst Authoritarian Rule and Russian Nuclear Deployment
Belarus holds a presidential election in January 2025, with Alexander Lukashenko, in power since 1994, virtually assured of a seventh term despite widespread international condemnation of his authoritarian rule and close ties with Russia, which include hosting Russian tactical nuclear weapons.
Progress
36% Bias Score
150,000 Expected at March for Life; Vance, Trump to Participate
Approximately 150,000 pro-life activists are expected at the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., on January 19, 2024, featuring speakers such as Vice President JD Vance and former President Donald Trump (via video), who recently pardoned 23 pro-life activists.
150,000 Expected at March for Life; Vance, Trump to Participate
Approximately 150,000 pro-life activists are expected at the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., on January 19, 2024, featuring speakers such as Vice President JD Vance and former President Donald Trump (via video), who recently pardoned 23 pro-life activists.
Progress
64% Bias Score