January 2025
February 2025
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.
Progress
52% 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
Three West African Nations Exit ECOWAS
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2025, following political disputes and sanctions after military coups, creating a new Sahel Alliance of States (AES) and launching a new passport.
Three West African Nations Exit ECOWAS
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2025, following political disputes and sanctions after military coups, creating a new Sahel Alliance of States (AES) and launching a new passport.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Musk's Twitter Playbook Applied to US Federal Government
Elon Musk, now a White House advisor, implemented a similar ultimatum to both Twitter and federal employees, demanding "exceptional performance" or termination, mirroring his Twitter takeover strategy and raising concerns about the potential consequences for government services.
Musk's Twitter Playbook Applied to US Federal Government
Elon Musk, now a White House advisor, implemented a similar ultimatum to both Twitter and federal employees, demanding "exceptional performance" or termination, mirroring his Twitter takeover strategy and raising concerns about the potential consequences for government services.
Progress
52% 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.
Progress
32% 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.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Germany Slashes 2025 Growth Forecast to 0.3% Amidst Economic Stagnation
Germany's government drastically lowered its 2025 economic growth forecast to 0.3%, citing global crises, internal structural problems, and political uncertainty following two consecutive years of GDP contraction; this is a key issue in the upcoming February 23 election.
Germany Slashes 2025 Growth Forecast to 0.3% Amidst Economic Stagnation
Germany's government drastically lowered its 2025 economic growth forecast to 0.3%, citing global crises, internal structural problems, and political uncertainty following two consecutive years of GDP contraction; this is a key issue in the upcoming February 23 election.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Trump Administration Orders Review of Fuel Economy Standards
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered a review of fuel economy standards on Tuesday, aiming to loosen regulations and align them with the Trump administration's pro-oil agenda, potentially increasing fuel consumption, air pollution, and reversing recent progress on climate change.
Trump Administration Orders Review of Fuel Economy Standards
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered a review of fuel economy standards on Tuesday, aiming to loosen regulations and align them with the Trump administration's pro-oil agenda, potentially increasing fuel consumption, air pollution, and reversing recent progress on climate change.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Gabbard's Nomination to Lead US Intelligence Faces Scrutiny
President Trump nominated former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard to lead the nation's intelligence service; however, her past comments sympathetic to Russia and criticism of a key surveillance program are expected to face tough questions during her confirmation hearing.
Gabbard's Nomination to Lead US Intelligence Faces Scrutiny
President Trump nominated former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard to lead the nation's intelligence service; however, her past comments sympathetic to Russia and criticism of a key surveillance program are expected to face tough questions during her confirmation hearing.
Progress
56% 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.
Progress
48% Bias Score
EU Unveils Competitiveness Plan to Counter Reliance on Cheap Labor and Energy
The EU Commission launched a competitiveness compass outlining 12 new Acts and simplification measures to boost the bloc's economy by reducing bureaucracy, investing in AI, and promoting a greener industry, aiming to save businesses €37 billion annually and foster a more efficient capital market.
EU Unveils Competitiveness Plan to Counter Reliance on Cheap Labor and Energy
The EU Commission launched a competitiveness compass outlining 12 new Acts and simplification measures to boost the bloc's economy by reducing bureaucracy, investing in AI, and promoting a greener industry, aiming to save businesses €37 billion annually and foster a more efficient capital market.
Progress
44% 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.
Progress
40% Bias Score