January 2025
February 2025
Ukraine to Partially Fund Suspended US Humanitarian Programs
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on January 28th that his government will partially fund US-supported humanitarian programs currently suspended, prioritizing children, veterans, and infrastructure protection, while assessing critical needs with European and US partners.
Ukraine to Partially Fund Suspended US Humanitarian Programs
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on January 28th that his government will partially fund US-supported humanitarian programs currently suspended, prioritizing children, veterans, and infrastructure protection, while assessing critical needs with European and US partners.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Denmark seeks European support amid Trump's Greenland claim
Facing Donald Trump's claim on Greenland, Denmark is engaging in intensive diplomatic efforts, securing support from European allies while simultaneously upgrading Greenland's military capabilities and enhancing its relationship with the territory.
Denmark seeks European support amid Trump's Greenland claim
Facing Donald Trump's claim on Greenland, Denmark is engaging in intensive diplomatic efforts, securing support from European allies while simultaneously upgrading Greenland's military capabilities and enhancing its relationship with the territory.
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36% Bias Score
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Inflation Uncertainty and Trump's Economic Policies
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 4.25%-4.5% on Wednesday, pausing its rate-cutting cycle due to uncertainties around inflation and President Trump's economic policies, potentially increasing tensions between the central bank and the administration.
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Inflation Uncertainty and Trump's Economic Policies
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 4.25%-4.5% on Wednesday, pausing its rate-cutting cycle due to uncertainties around inflation and President Trump's economic policies, potentially increasing tensions between the central bank and the administration.
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48% Bias Score
Musk Aids Boeing in Overbudget, Delayed Air Force One Project
Elon Musk is assisting Boeing in resolving delays to the Air Force One renovation project, which is billions of dollars over budget and years behind schedule due to pandemic-related staffing shortages and supply chain problems, despite Boeing's efforts to resolve the issues.
Musk Aids Boeing in Overbudget, Delayed Air Force One Project
Elon Musk is assisting Boeing in resolving delays to the Air Force One renovation project, which is billions of dollars over budget and years behind schedule due to pandemic-related staffing shortages and supply chain problems, despite Boeing's efforts to resolve the issues.
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56% Bias Score
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Trump's Pressure
On January 29th, the Federal Reserve unanimously decided to maintain interest rates between 4.25% and 4.50%, citing a strong job market and elevated inflation, despite President Trump's demands for immediate rate cuts.
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Trump's Pressure
On January 29th, the Federal Reserve unanimously decided to maintain interest rates between 4.25% and 4.50%, citing a strong job market and elevated inflation, despite President Trump's demands for immediate rate cuts.
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40% Bias Score
ICC Faces First Trial-Free Period Since 2006 Amidst Political Pressure and Internal Challenges
The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague is facing its first trial-free period since 2006, due to a combination of political pressures, internal challenges, and the non-cooperation of member states in arresting suspects, impacting its credibility and ability to prosecute international cri...
ICC Faces First Trial-Free Period Since 2006 Amidst Political Pressure and Internal Challenges
The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague is facing its first trial-free period since 2006, due to a combination of political pressures, internal challenges, and the non-cooperation of member states in arresting suspects, impacting its credibility and ability to prosecute international cri...
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56% Bias Score
White House Rescinds Freeze on Federal Grants and Loans
The White House rescinded a memo that temporarily froze trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans after it sparked widespread confusion and criticism, highlighting communication failures within the administration and triggering a rapid political backlash.
White House Rescinds Freeze on Federal Grants and Loans
The White House rescinded a memo that temporarily froze trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans after it sparked widespread confusion and criticism, highlighting communication failures within the administration and triggering a rapid political backlash.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey Cracks Down on Opposition Following Electoral Losses
Turkish authorities detained an investigative journalist and four colleagues, replaced a pro-Kurdish mayor, and cracked down on opposition figures following the ruling party's electoral losses in March, prompting accusations of politically motivated actions.
Turkey Cracks Down on Opposition Following Electoral Losses
Turkish authorities detained an investigative journalist and four colleagues, replaced a pro-Kurdish mayor, and cracked down on opposition figures following the ruling party's electoral losses in March, prompting accusations of politically motivated actions.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Shifts to Pragmatic China Policy
President Trump's second term begins with a pragmatic shift in his approach to China, prioritizing negotiation over escalating tariffs, despite past threats of a 60% tax on Chinese goods, in a bid to improve overall relations and possibly leverage China's help in the Ukraine conflict and arms contro...
Trump Shifts to Pragmatic China Policy
President Trump's second term begins with a pragmatic shift in his approach to China, prioritizing negotiation over escalating tariffs, despite past threats of a 60% tax on Chinese goods, in a bid to improve overall relations and possibly leverage China's help in the Ukraine conflict and arms contro...
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36% Bias Score
Record-Breaking Bead Collection Suggests High Status of Women in 5,000-Year-Old Spanish Tomb
Archaeologists in Spain unearthed 270,769 shell beads from a 5,000-year-old tomb, the largest collection globally, suggesting high social status for the 15 women buried with them, potentially indicating a matriarchal society.
Record-Breaking Bead Collection Suggests High Status of Women in 5,000-Year-Old Spanish Tomb
Archaeologists in Spain unearthed 270,769 shell beads from a 5,000-year-old tomb, the largest collection globally, suggesting high social status for the 15 women buried with them, potentially indicating a matriarchal society.
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44% Bias Score
Honduras Launches Emergency Plan for Migrants in the U.S.
The Honduran government announced a national emergency strategy, "Hermano, vuelve a casa," to support Hondurans in the U.S., including those facing deportation, offering legal aid, financial aid, and repatriation options, with agreements from neighboring countries.
Honduras Launches Emergency Plan for Migrants in the U.S.
The Honduran government announced a national emergency strategy, "Hermano, vuelve a casa," to support Hondurans in the U.S., including those facing deportation, offering legal aid, financial aid, and repatriation options, with agreements from neighboring countries.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Media Expands into Fintech, Raising Conflict of Interest Concerns
Trump Media & Technology Group, owner of Truth Social, announced plans to expand into financial services, including Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, sparking an 8% stock price increase and raising conflict-of-interest concerns due to President Trump's regulatory power over these sectors.
Trump Media Expands into Fintech, Raising Conflict of Interest Concerns
Trump Media & Technology Group, owner of Truth Social, announced plans to expand into financial services, including Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, sparking an 8% stock price increase and raising conflict-of-interest concerns due to President Trump's regulatory power over these sectors.
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52% Bias Score