January 2025
February 2025
Mass Protests Erupt in Slovakia Against Pro-Russia Prime Minister
Tens of thousands of Slovaks protested in 28 locations against Prime Minister Robert Fico's pro-Russia stance, following his Moscow visit and statements about potentially leaving the EU and NATO; Fico accused the opposition of a foreign-backed coup attempt, which they denied.
Mass Protests Erupt in Slovakia Against Pro-Russia Prime Minister
Tens of thousands of Slovaks protested in 28 locations against Prime Minister Robert Fico's pro-Russia stance, following his Moscow visit and statements about potentially leaving the EU and NATO; Fico accused the opposition of a foreign-backed coup attempt, which they denied.
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44% Bias Score
NYC Mayor Adams Shifts to Trump Amid Corruption Charges
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, indicted on corruption charges, is increasingly aligning with Donald Trump, attending his inauguration and appearing on Tucker Carlson's show, amid strained relations with the Democratic party and accusations of concealing illegal campaign donations.
NYC Mayor Adams Shifts to Trump Amid Corruption Charges
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, indicted on corruption charges, is increasingly aligning with Donald Trump, attending his inauguration and appearing on Tucker Carlson's show, amid strained relations with the Democratic party and accusations of concealing illegal campaign donations.
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48% Bias Score
Social Media Investment Advice Leads to \$20,000 Loss for UK Investor
Amy Ryan, a 43-year-old from Wales, lost approximately \$20,000 after following investment advice from finance influencer Kevin Paffrath, highlighting the risks of relying on social media for financial guidance; the FTC reported nearly \$350 million in related fraud in the first half of 2023, emphas...
Social Media Investment Advice Leads to \$20,000 Loss for UK Investor
Amy Ryan, a 43-year-old from Wales, lost approximately \$20,000 after following investment advice from finance influencer Kevin Paffrath, highlighting the risks of relying on social media for financial guidance; the FTC reported nearly \$350 million in related fraud in the first half of 2023, emphas...
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40% Bias Score
Israel and Hamas Complete Second Prisoner Exchange
On January 25, 2025, Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners in a second prisoner exchange with Hamas following a ceasefire, including 120 serving life sentences, while Hamas released four female Israeli soldiers.
Israel and Hamas Complete Second Prisoner Exchange
On January 25, 2025, Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners in a second prisoner exchange with Hamas following a ceasefire, including 120 serving life sentences, while Hamas released four female Israeli soldiers.
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Offers to Transit Azerbaijani Gas to Europe
Ukraine announced its readiness to transit Azerbaijani gas to Europe, offering an alternative to Russian supplies after recent disruptions, potentially impacting EU-Russia relations and energy security. President Zelenskyy confirmed discussions with Azerbaijan's President Aliyev regarding the plan, ...
Ukraine Offers to Transit Azerbaijani Gas to Europe
Ukraine announced its readiness to transit Azerbaijani gas to Europe, offering an alternative to Russian supplies after recent disruptions, potentially impacting EU-Russia relations and energy security. President Zelenskyy confirmed discussions with Azerbaijan's President Aliyev regarding the plan, ...
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60% Bias Score
Musk Endorses AfD in German Election
Elon Musk, in a video message at the AfD's election campaign launch in Halle, Germany, endorsed the party, praising AfD leader Alice Weidel and criticizing the current German government; the rally drew 4,500 attendees and 8,000 protestors.
Musk Endorses AfD in German Election
Elon Musk, in a video message at the AfD's election campaign launch in Halle, Germany, endorsed the party, praising AfD leader Alice Weidel and criticizing the current German government; the rally drew 4,500 attendees and 8,000 protestors.
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68% Bias Score
Europe's Evolving Drug Crisis: Beyond Heroin
The head of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) says that Europe's drug problem is no longer primarily heroin, but a rise in poly-substance abuse, including synthetic drugs, alongside increasing drug trafficking and violence.
Europe's Evolving Drug Crisis: Beyond Heroin
The head of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) says that Europe's drug problem is no longer primarily heroin, but a rise in poly-substance abuse, including synthetic drugs, alongside increasing drug trafficking and violence.
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40% Bias Score
Arrest Made in Oldenburg Synagogue Arson Case
Following a broadcast of video evidence on "Aktenzeichen XY… ungelöst," a 27-year-old man from Vechta County was arrested and confessed to the arson attack on Oldenburg's synagogue on April 5th, 2024, after citizens provided crucial information leading to his identification.
Arrest Made in Oldenburg Synagogue Arson Case
Following a broadcast of video evidence on "Aktenzeichen XY… ungelöst," a 27-year-old man from Vechta County was arrested and confessed to the arson attack on Oldenburg's synagogue on April 5th, 2024, after citizens provided crucial information leading to his identification.
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36% Bias Score
Study Links Certain Medications to Reduced Dementia Risk
A Cambridge University study analyzing data from over 130 million health records found that use of antibiotics, antivirals, and anti-inflammatory drugs correlated with a lower dementia risk, supporting the "infection hypothesis" of Alzheimer's disease and suggesting potential for repurposing existin...
Study Links Certain Medications to Reduced Dementia Risk
A Cambridge University study analyzing data from over 130 million health records found that use of antibiotics, antivirals, and anti-inflammatory drugs correlated with a lower dementia risk, supporting the "infection hypothesis" of Alzheimer's disease and suggesting potential for repurposing existin...
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40% Bias Score
Kolesnikova's Father Visits After Two Years of Isolation in Belarusian Penal Colony
Maria Kolesnikova, a prominent Belarusian opposition figure, was visited by her father in November 2023 after almost two years of isolation in a penal colony following her 2020 arrest. Her father's visit, facilitated by an ambiguous statement from Belarusian President Lukashenko, revealed her severe...
Kolesnikova's Father Visits After Two Years of Isolation in Belarusian Penal Colony
Maria Kolesnikova, a prominent Belarusian opposition figure, was visited by her father in November 2023 after almost two years of isolation in a penal colony following her 2020 arrest. Her father's visit, facilitated by an ambiguous statement from Belarusian President Lukashenko, revealed her severe...
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36% Bias Score
Mass Dismissal of US Inspectors General Raises Concerns
The US government dismissed at least twelve federal inspectors general via email, prompting accusations of a partisan purge and raising concerns about weakened oversight and increased potential for corruption; the Trump administration has not yet commented.
Mass Dismissal of US Inspectors General Raises Concerns
The US government dismissed at least twelve federal inspectors general via email, prompting accusations of a partisan purge and raising concerns about weakened oversight and increased potential for corruption; the Trump administration has not yet commented.
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48% Bias Score
Merz's Plan to Reshape German Foreign and Security Policy
Friedrich Merz, CDU leader and projected winner of the February 23 German federal election, plans to strengthen Germany's foreign policy by creating a National Security Council and tightening migration policies, framing a potential return of Donald Trump to the White House as an opportunity for Euro...
Merz's Plan to Reshape German Foreign and Security Policy
Friedrich Merz, CDU leader and projected winner of the February 23 German federal election, plans to strengthen Germany's foreign policy by creating a National Security Council and tightening migration policies, framing a potential return of Donald Trump to the White House as an opportunity for Euro...
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52% Bias Score