January 2025
February 2025
Trump Urges OPEC to Lower Oil Prices to End Ukraine War
Donald Trump proposed urging OPEC to lower oil prices to end the war in Ukraine, amid continued Russian attacks on Kyiv that killed at least three people and ongoing conflict.
Trump Urges OPEC to Lower Oil Prices to End Ukraine War
Donald Trump proposed urging OPEC to lower oil prices to end the war in Ukraine, amid continued Russian attacks on Kyiv that killed at least three people and ongoing conflict.
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36% Bias Score
French Man Freed After 19 Years on Indonesian Death Row
After 19 years on death row in Indonesia for drug trafficking charges, Serge Atlaoui, a 61-year-old French national, will be repatriated to France on February 4th following a deal between Paris and Jakarta, secured after years of diplomatic pressure and advocacy.
French Man Freed After 19 Years on Indonesian Death Row
After 19 years on death row in Indonesia for drug trafficking charges, Serge Atlaoui, a 61-year-old French national, will be repatriated to France on February 4th following a deal between Paris and Jakarta, secured after years of diplomatic pressure and advocacy.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Macron to Address Louvre's Urgent €100 Million Renovation Needs
French President Emmanuel Macron will address the Louvre Museum's critical condition on January 28th, prompted by the director's alert regarding significant water damage, temperature issues, and obsolete equipment threatening artwork conservation, requiring at least €100 million in renovations.
Macron to Address Louvre's Urgent €100 Million Renovation Needs
French President Emmanuel Macron will address the Louvre Museum's critical condition on January 28th, prompted by the director's alert regarding significant water damage, temperature issues, and obsolete equipment threatening artwork conservation, requiring at least €100 million in renovations.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Trump's DEI Order Risks Increased Discrimination Lawsuits Against US Companies
President Trump's executive order aiming to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in federal agencies and encouraging private companies to do the same, may lead to increased discrimination lawsuits against U.S. companies due to the critical role of DEI in ensuring compliance w...
Trump's DEI Order Risks Increased Discrimination Lawsuits Against US Companies
President Trump's executive order aiming to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in federal agencies and encouraging private companies to do the same, may lead to increased discrimination lawsuits against U.S. companies due to the critical role of DEI in ensuring compliance w...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Austrian Investor Benko Jailed in Asset Concealment Case
Austrian real estate investor René Benko was remanded in custody in Vienna on Friday following his Thursday arrest in Innsbruck, facing accusations of concealing assets from creditors and authorities during his personal insolvency proceedings, which involves alleged misappropriation of funds and ass...
Austrian Investor Benko Jailed in Asset Concealment Case
Austrian real estate investor René Benko was remanded in custody in Vienna on Friday following his Thursday arrest in Innsbruck, facing accusations of concealing assets from creditors and authorities during his personal insolvency proceedings, which involves alleged misappropriation of funds and ass...
Progress
48% Bias Score
German Attacks Fuel Debate on Mental Health and Public Safety
Two attacks in Germany, allegedly committed by mentally ill individuals with prior police involvement, raise concerns about public safety and prompt a debate on managing mentally ill offenders.
German Attacks Fuel Debate on Mental Health and Public Safety
Two attacks in Germany, allegedly committed by mentally ill individuals with prior police involvement, raise concerns about public safety and prompt a debate on managing mentally ill offenders.
Progress
44% Bias Score
OpenAI Launches Operator AI Agent for Automated Web Tasks
OpenAI launched Operator, an AI agent for US ChatGPT Plus subscribers, automating web tasks like form filling and booking using a CUA model combining GPT-4 vision with enhanced reasoning; it's currently limited but will expand to other tiers and integrate into ChatGPT.
OpenAI Launches Operator AI Agent for Automated Web Tasks
OpenAI launched Operator, an AI agent for US ChatGPT Plus subscribers, automating web tasks like form filling and booking using a CUA model combining GPT-4 vision with enhanced reasoning; it's currently limited but will expand to other tiers and integrate into ChatGPT.
Progress
44% Bias Score
BOJ Raises Interest Rate to 0.5%, Citing Inflation and Wage Growth
The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to roughly 0.5 percent on Friday, citing inflation near its two percent target and a strengthening wage growth trend; Governor Kazuo Ueda noted ongoing uncertainties but hinted at further increases if economic conditions continue.
BOJ Raises Interest Rate to 0.5%, Citing Inflation and Wage Growth
The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to roughly 0.5 percent on Friday, citing inflation near its two percent target and a strengthening wage growth trend; Governor Kazuo Ueda noted ongoing uncertainties but hinted at further increases if economic conditions continue.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Storm Eowyn Causes Widespread Disruption Across UK and Ireland
Storm Eowyn, a rapidly developing storm, has caused widespread disruption across the UK and Ireland, resulting in flight and train cancellations, power outages affecting over 800,000 homes and businesses, and school closures in Ireland and Northern Ireland on January 24th due to dangerous weather co...
Storm Eowyn Causes Widespread Disruption Across UK and Ireland
Storm Eowyn, a rapidly developing storm, has caused widespread disruption across the UK and Ireland, resulting in flight and train cancellations, power outages affecting over 800,000 homes and businesses, and school closures in Ireland and Northern Ireland on January 24th due to dangerous weather co...
Progress
32% Bias Score
Delayed Modular Housing Units Finally Deployed in Vernon
Forty modular housing units, built in 2022 but delayed due to a failed initial project and subsequent remediation, will be transported from Penticton to Vernon to create 52 supportive housing units, highlighting challenges in BC's modular housing program.
Delayed Modular Housing Units Finally Deployed in Vernon
Forty modular housing units, built in 2022 but delayed due to a failed initial project and subsequent remediation, will be transported from Penticton to Vernon to create 52 supportive housing units, highlighting challenges in BC's modular housing program.
Progress
52% Bias Score
German Gymnastics Federation Faces Abuse Scandal, Launches Investigation
Following allegations of systematic physical and mental abuse at the Stuttgart national gymnastics training center, the German Gymnastics Federation (DTB) president Alfons Hölzl expressed self-criticism, initiated an independent investigation by a Frankfurt law firm, and plans to form an expert coun...
German Gymnastics Federation Faces Abuse Scandal, Launches Investigation
Following allegations of systematic physical and mental abuse at the Stuttgart national gymnastics training center, the German Gymnastics Federation (DTB) president Alfons Hölzl expressed self-criticism, initiated an independent investigation by a Frankfurt law firm, and plans to form an expert coun...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Austrian Report Highlights FPÖ's Ties to Right-Wing Extremism
A new Austrian government report details the FPÖ's extensive ties to right-wing extremism, mentioning leader Herbert Kickl 40 times, raising concerns as the party nears a potential coalition government, especially given the 1200 right-wing extremist crimes reported in comparison to 150 Islamist and ...
Austrian Report Highlights FPÖ's Ties to Right-Wing Extremism
A new Austrian government report details the FPÖ's extensive ties to right-wing extremism, mentioning leader Herbert Kickl 40 times, raising concerns as the party nears a potential coalition government, especially given the 1200 right-wing extremist crimes reported in comparison to 150 Islamist and ...
Progress
56% Bias Score