January 2025
February 2025
Contradictory Houthi Actions Exacerbate Yemen's Humanitarian Crisis
The Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen displayed contradictory actions, kidnapping seven UN employees while releasing 25 crew members of a seized ship and 153 prisoners of war, prompting the UN to suspend aid in Houthi-controlled areas and the US to re-designate the group as a foreign terrorist org...
Contradictory Houthi Actions Exacerbate Yemen's Humanitarian Crisis
The Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen displayed contradictory actions, kidnapping seven UN employees while releasing 25 crew members of a seized ship and 153 prisoners of war, prompting the UN to suspend aid in Houthi-controlled areas and the US to re-designate the group as a foreign terrorist org...
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40% Bias Score
Germany Legalizes Cannabis, Sparking EU-Wide Debate
Germany becomes the third EU country to legalize cannabis, aiming to curb the illegal market but raising concerns about youth consumption; the move also boosts the medical cannabis market, yet faces potential repeal by conservative parties.
Germany Legalizes Cannabis, Sparking EU-Wide Debate
Germany becomes the third EU country to legalize cannabis, aiming to curb the illegal market but raising concerns about youth consumption; the move also boosts the medical cannabis market, yet faces potential repeal by conservative parties.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Administration Rescinds Memo Freezing Federal Grants After Backlash
President Trump's budget office rescinded a memo freezing federal grants two days after it sparked confusion and legal challenges; the White House cited ongoing reviews of spending related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and climate change, while critics cited harm and chaos caused by the freeze.
Trump Administration Rescinds Memo Freezing Federal Grants After Backlash
President Trump's budget office rescinded a memo freezing federal grants two days after it sparked confusion and legal challenges; the White House cited ongoing reviews of spending related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and climate change, while critics cited harm and chaos caused by the freeze.
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44% Bias Score
Severe Influenza Outbreak in France: High Child Infection Rates and Low Vaccine Efficacy
France's influenza epidemic is intensifying, with exceptionally high infection rates among children and elevated mortality among adults, despite extended vaccination efforts; low vaccine efficacy among the elderly is particularly concerning.
Severe Influenza Outbreak in France: High Child Infection Rates and Low Vaccine Efficacy
France's influenza epidemic is intensifying, with exceptionally high infection rates among children and elevated mortality among adults, despite extended vaccination efforts; low vaccine efficacy among the elderly is particularly concerning.
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24% Bias Score
EU Launches Five-Year Plan to Reduce Business Red Tape by €37.5 Billion Annually
The European Commission announced a five-year plan to reduce the administrative burden on businesses by 25% (€37.5 billion annually), establishing a Simplification Advisory Group and proposing initial easing of reporting requirements under corporate sustainability and due diligence laws.
EU Launches Five-Year Plan to Reduce Business Red Tape by €37.5 Billion Annually
The European Commission announced a five-year plan to reduce the administrative burden on businesses by 25% (€37.5 billion annually), establishing a Simplification Advisory Group and proposing initial easing of reporting requirements under corporate sustainability and due diligence laws.
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40% Bias Score
Meloni Under Investigation for Assisting Libyan Warlord
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, along with other ministers, is under investigation for allegedly helping a Libyan warlord wanted by the ICC return to Libya; the investigation raises concerns about international law and Italy's foreign policy.
Meloni Under Investigation for Assisting Libyan Warlord
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, along with other ministers, is under investigation for allegedly helping a Libyan warlord wanted by the ICC return to Libya; the investigation raises concerns about international law and Italy's foreign policy.
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24% Bias Score
Germany Legalizes Cannabis: Impacts on EU Drug Market and Public Health
Germany legalized recreational cannabis, becoming the third EU country to do so, sparking debate over its impact on public health and the black market. The law allows for medicinal cannabis expansion and non-profit cannabis clubs, while concerns exist about youth access and potential future repeal.
Germany Legalizes Cannabis: Impacts on EU Drug Market and Public Health
Germany legalized recreational cannabis, becoming the third EU country to do so, sparking debate over its impact on public health and the black market. The law allows for medicinal cannabis expansion and non-profit cannabis clubs, while concerns exist about youth access and potential future repeal.
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48% Bias Score
Ford Calls Snap Ontario Election Amid US Tariff Threat
Ontario Premier Doug Ford called a snap election for February 27th, citing the need to address potential US tariffs and secure a mandate, while opposition parties criticize his handling of healthcare and the Greenbelt housing plan; the election is estimated to cost $189 million.
Ford Calls Snap Ontario Election Amid US Tariff Threat
Ontario Premier Doug Ford called a snap election for February 27th, citing the need to address potential US tariffs and secure a mandate, while opposition parties criticize his handling of healthcare and the Greenbelt housing plan; the election is estimated to cost $189 million.
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56% Bias Score
Goldman Sachs Warns of Market Risks, Recommends Portfolio Diversification
Goldman Sachs' chief global equity strategist Peter Oppenheimer recommends portfolio risk reduction due to high U.S. equity valuations, market concentration, and uncertainty surrounding AI investment returns, suggesting diversification into bonds and non-U.S., non-tech stocks.
Goldman Sachs Warns of Market Risks, Recommends Portfolio Diversification
Goldman Sachs' chief global equity strategist Peter Oppenheimer recommends portfolio risk reduction due to high U.S. equity valuations, market concentration, and uncertainty surrounding AI investment returns, suggesting diversification into bonds and non-U.S., non-tech stocks.
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36% Bias Score
Lutnick's Country-by-Country Trade Approach: A Shift in US Trade Policy
President Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, proposes a country-by-country trade approach to address perceived unfair treatment of the U.S. in global trade, advocating for higher tariffs on adversaries while potentially mitigating negative effects on specific sectors a...
Lutnick's Country-by-Country Trade Approach: A Shift in US Trade Policy
President Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, proposes a country-by-country trade approach to address perceived unfair treatment of the U.S. in global trade, advocating for higher tariffs on adversaries while potentially mitigating negative effects on specific sectors a...
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Journalists Detained, Sparking Opposition Backlash
Three journalists were detained in Turkey for airing a recording of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu speaking to an expert, prompting outrage from opposition parties who view the arrests as an attack on press freedom.
Turkish Journalists Detained, Sparking Opposition Backlash
Three journalists were detained in Turkey for airing a recording of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu speaking to an expert, prompting outrage from opposition parties who view the arrests as an attack on press freedom.
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48% Bias Score
Lab-Grown Heart Patches Show Promise in Treating Advanced Heart Failure
German scientists report promising early results from a human trial of lab-grown heart muscle patches to treat advanced heart failure; a 46-year-old woman showed stable condition after receiving a patch before a heart transplant, offering hope for millions with limited treatment options.
Lab-Grown Heart Patches Show Promise in Treating Advanced Heart Failure
German scientists report promising early results from a human trial of lab-grown heart muscle patches to treat advanced heart failure; a 46-year-old woman showed stable condition after receiving a patch before a heart transplant, offering hope for millions with limited treatment options.
Progress
48% Bias Score