February 2025
March 2025
Scottish Man Arrested in US for Child Sexual Abuse Material
Steven McInally, a 36-year-old Scottish man, was arrested in the US for possession of 3,900 images and 70 videos of child sexual abuse material discovered on his phone during a border search at Melbourne Orlando International Airport; subsequent investigations in Scotland led to a raid on his busine...
Scottish Man Arrested in US for Child Sexual Abuse Material
Steven McInally, a 36-year-old Scottish man, was arrested in the US for possession of 3,900 images and 70 videos of child sexual abuse material discovered on his phone during a border search at Melbourne Orlando International Airport; subsequent investigations in Scotland led to a raid on his busine...
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20% Bias Score
NHL Salary Cap Increase Impacts Toronto Maple Leafs
The NHL announced significant salary cap increases for the next three seasons, impacting teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs who have several players under contract. The 2025-26 cap will be $95.5 million, rising to $104 million and $113.5 million in the following seasons. While this creates flexibili...
NHL Salary Cap Increase Impacts Toronto Maple Leafs
The NHL announced significant salary cap increases for the next three seasons, impacting teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs who have several players under contract. The 2025-26 cap will be $95.5 million, rising to $104 million and $113.5 million in the following seasons. While this creates flexibili...
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48% Bias Score
Judge Halts Trump's Pause on Federal Aid to States
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's memorandum that sought to pause nearly all federal assistance for states, marking the second legal defeat for the administration this week following a lawsuit filed by 23 states and nonprofits who argued the pause would cause devastating impacts.
Judge Halts Trump's Pause on Federal Aid to States
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's memorandum that sought to pause nearly all federal assistance for states, marking the second legal defeat for the administration this week following a lawsuit filed by 23 states and nonprofits who argued the pause would cause devastating impacts.
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52% Bias Score
Australia to Review Transgender Medical Guidelines Amidst Political Debate
Australian Health Minister Mark Butler announced a review of transgender medical guidelines on Friday, sparking debate between supporters of gender-affirming care and those with concerns about its evidence base and potential risks, with the timing influenced by a forthcoming election and recent poli...
Australia to Review Transgender Medical Guidelines Amidst Political Debate
Australian Health Minister Mark Butler announced a review of transgender medical guidelines on Friday, sparking debate between supporters of gender-affirming care and those with concerns about its evidence base and potential risks, with the timing influenced by a forthcoming election and recent poli...
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60% Bias Score
Abstract Blockchain: A Consumer-Focused Platform Simplifying Blockchain Access
Abstract, a new consumer-focused blockchain launched by the Pudgy Penguins team, simplifies blockchain access with an email-only signup, offering over 100 apps at launch and prioritizing user experience and cultural relevance to drive mainstream adoption.
Abstract Blockchain: A Consumer-Focused Platform Simplifying Blockchain Access
Abstract, a new consumer-focused blockchain launched by the Pudgy Penguins team, simplifies blockchain access with an email-only signup, offering over 100 apps at launch and prioritizing user experience and cultural relevance to drive mainstream adoption.
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56% Bias Score
2025 Caribbean Series: Pujols Leads Dominican Team
The 2025 Caribbean Series baseball tournament in Mexicali, Mexico, features five teams—champions from the Dominican Republic (Leones del Escogido, managed by Albert Pujols), Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and a special invited team from Japan—competing in a round-robin and knockout format for regio...
2025 Caribbean Series: Pujols Leads Dominican Team
The 2025 Caribbean Series baseball tournament in Mexicali, Mexico, features five teams—champions from the Dominican Republic (Leones del Escogido, managed by Albert Pujols), Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and a special invited team from Japan—competing in a round-robin and knockout format for regio...
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12% Bias Score
U.S. Paris Agreement Withdrawal: Global Climate Action Continues Despite Setback
The United States, under the Trump administration, withdrew from the Paris Agreement, yet climate action continues globally, with China's solar energy expansion outpacing the U.S.'s total historical capacity; however, the U.S.'s disengagement underscores a broader communication problem about climate...
U.S. Paris Agreement Withdrawal: Global Climate Action Continues Despite Setback
The United States, under the Trump administration, withdrew from the Paris Agreement, yet climate action continues globally, with China's solar energy expansion outpacing the U.S.'s total historical capacity; however, the U.S.'s disengagement underscores a broader communication problem about climate...
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56% Bias Score
Russia Implements Sweeping Legal Changes Affecting Social Benefits and Immigration
Starting February 1st, 2025, Russia implements new laws increasing maternal capital by 9.5%, raising pensions retroactively to compensate for underestimated inflation, and increasing over 40 social benefits by 9.5%, while also imposing stricter measures on illegal immigrants.
Russia Implements Sweeping Legal Changes Affecting Social Benefits and Immigration
Starting February 1st, 2025, Russia implements new laws increasing maternal capital by 9.5%, raising pensions retroactively to compensate for underestimated inflation, and increasing over 40 social benefits by 9.5%, while also imposing stricter measures on illegal immigrants.
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44% Bias Score
Philadelphia Air Ambulance Crash Kills Six
A Jet Rescue Air Ambulance Learjet 55, carrying six people (four crew, one pediatric patient, one escort), crashed near Roosevelt Mall in Northeast Philadelphia around 6:30 pm on Friday, causing damage to nearby buildings and vehicles; the FAA and NTSB will investigate.
Philadelphia Air Ambulance Crash Kills Six
A Jet Rescue Air Ambulance Learjet 55, carrying six people (four crew, one pediatric patient, one escort), crashed near Roosevelt Mall in Northeast Philadelphia around 6:30 pm on Friday, causing damage to nearby buildings and vehicles; the FAA and NTSB will investigate.
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36% Bias Score
DIA Suspends Diversity Observances Following Trump Executive Order
The Defense Intelligence Agency halted celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, and other observances due to President Trump's executive order eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies, following similar actions by the Justice Department and ...
DIA Suspends Diversity Observances Following Trump Executive Order
The Defense Intelligence Agency halted celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, and other observances due to President Trump's executive order eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies, following similar actions by the Justice Department and ...
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52% Bias Score
France Reopens Melbourne Consulate, Signaling Strengthened Australia Ties
France reopened its Melbourne consulate-general in October 2023, signifying improved relations with Australia, hosting initiatives focused on cultural exchange and energy transition, and highlighting strong economic ties with Victoria.
France Reopens Melbourne Consulate, Signaling Strengthened Australia Ties
France reopened its Melbourne consulate-general in October 2023, signifying improved relations with Australia, hosting initiatives focused on cultural exchange and energy transition, and highlighting strong economic ties with Victoria.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs to Hike Prices for U.S. Consumers
President Trump will impose tariffs of 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada and 10% on imports from China starting February 1st, leading to higher prices for U.S. consumers on goods such as avocados, cars, and lumber; the U.S. economy is expected to experience a 0.3% decline in real GDP while Canad...
Trump Tariffs to Hike Prices for U.S. Consumers
President Trump will impose tariffs of 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada and 10% on imports from China starting February 1st, leading to higher prices for U.S. consumers on goods such as avocados, cars, and lumber; the U.S. economy is expected to experience a 0.3% decline in real GDP while Canad...
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36% Bias Score