February 2025
March 2025
Texas Takes Aggressive Action to Enhance Border Security
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued five executive orders increasing border security, deploying over 400 National Guard troops and DPS tactical teams, while the state legislature proposed an additional $6.5 billion in funding, reflecting a divergence from federal policy and prompting both support and ...
Texas Takes Aggressive Action to Enhance Border Security
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued five executive orders increasing border security, deploying over 400 National Guard troops and DPS tactical teams, while the state legislature proposed an additional $6.5 billion in funding, reflecting a divergence from federal policy and prompting both support and ...
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52% Bias Score
Australia Floods: One Dead, Thousands Evacuate Amidst Record Rainfall
Intense rain in Australia's northeast has caused widespread flooding, resulting in one death, thousands of evacuations, and potential risks from crocodiles in floodwaters; the Herbert River in Ingham is expected to reach its highest level in 60 years.
Australia Floods: One Dead, Thousands Evacuate Amidst Record Rainfall
Intense rain in Australia's northeast has caused widespread flooding, resulting in one death, thousands of evacuations, and potential risks from crocodiles in floodwaters; the Herbert River in Ingham is expected to reach its highest level in 60 years.
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20% Bias Score
Trans Man's Isolation Highlights Underwear Accessibility Crisis
A 28-year-old trans man from Wales, Jay-Harley Rees, describes hiding himself away every month due to a lack of access to trans-friendly underwear, highlighting the need for inclusivity and the significant mental health challenges faced by the transgender community in small towns and rural areas.
Trans Man's Isolation Highlights Underwear Accessibility Crisis
A 28-year-old trans man from Wales, Jay-Harley Rees, describes hiding himself away every month due to a lack of access to trans-friendly underwear, highlighting the need for inclusivity and the significant mental health challenges faced by the transgender community in small towns and rural areas.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey to Lead Anti-ISIS Coalition, Potentially Ending U.S. Support for Kurdish Fighters
Turkey, Iraq, Syria, and Jordan plan a joint operation against ISIS remnants, potentially allowing the U.S. to sever ties with Kurdish Syrian fighters, addressing Turkey's concerns over ISIS prisoners held by Kurdish forces, and initiating preliminary talks to make this happen.
Turkey to Lead Anti-ISIS Coalition, Potentially Ending U.S. Support for Kurdish Fighters
Turkey, Iraq, Syria, and Jordan plan a joint operation against ISIS remnants, potentially allowing the U.S. to sever ties with Kurdish Syrian fighters, addressing Turkey's concerns over ISIS prisoners held by Kurdish forces, and initiating preliminary talks to make this happen.
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56% Bias Score
Kennedy's Anti-Vaccine History Under Scrutiny Amidst HHS Nomination
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for HHS Secretary is facing scrutiny due to his past anti-vaccine stance, despite recent claims of support for the polio vaccine; his confirmation could impact public health initiatives, particularly polio eradication efforts, given the millions of lives saved by p...
Kennedy's Anti-Vaccine History Under Scrutiny Amidst HHS Nomination
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for HHS Secretary is facing scrutiny due to his past anti-vaccine stance, despite recent claims of support for the polio vaccine; his confirmation could impact public health initiatives, particularly polio eradication efforts, given the millions of lives saved by p...
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48% Bias Score
Pope Francis Urges Forgiveness and Patriotism Among Ukrainian Youth Amid War
Pope Francis held a video conference with Ukrainian youth on Saturday, urging forgiveness and patriotism amid the war, highlighting the example of a soldier who died with a Gospel, and condemning the destruction caused by the conflict; the meeting, held at Kyiv's Resurrection Cathedral with some par...
Pope Francis Urges Forgiveness and Patriotism Among Ukrainian Youth Amid War
Pope Francis held a video conference with Ukrainian youth on Saturday, urging forgiveness and patriotism amid the war, highlighting the example of a soldier who died with a Gospel, and condemning the destruction caused by the conflict; the meeting, held at Kyiv's Resurrection Cathedral with some par...
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44% Bias Score
Two Tanzanian Soldiers Killed in DRC Rebel Attacks
Two Tanzanian soldiers were killed, and four injured, in a series of attacks by M23 rebels in Sake and Goma, DRC, between January 24-28; this is part of a larger pattern of SADC peacekeeper casualties in the region.
Two Tanzanian Soldiers Killed in DRC Rebel Attacks
Two Tanzanian soldiers were killed, and four injured, in a series of attacks by M23 rebels in Sake and Goma, DRC, between January 24-28; this is part of a larger pattern of SADC peacekeeper casualties in the region.
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32% Bias Score
AI-Generated Book Raises Copyright Concerns for Writers
An AI created a book mimicking the writing style of a BBC technology reporter, raising concerns about copyright infringement and the future of creative professions; the book, "Tech-Splaining for Dummies", was generated using publicly available information and AI writing tools.
AI-Generated Book Raises Copyright Concerns for Writers
An AI created a book mimicking the writing style of a BBC technology reporter, raising concerns about copyright infringement and the future of creative professions; the book, "Tech-Splaining for Dummies", was generated using publicly available information and AI writing tools.
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48% Bias Score
Tech Giants Condemned for Failure to Remove Violent Online Content Following Southport Attack
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned tech giants for failing to remove violent extremist videos online, citing the Southport attack where the perpetrator accessed graphic content before murdering three young girls and injuring others. She emphasized the need for stronger action and improvements to...
Tech Giants Condemned for Failure to Remove Violent Online Content Following Southport Attack
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned tech giants for failing to remove violent extremist videos online, citing the Southport attack where the perpetrator accessed graphic content before murdering three young girls and injuring others. She emphasized the need for stronger action and improvements to...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Lumber Tariff to Exacerbate US Housing Crisis
President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Canadian lumber imports, exacerbating the US housing affordability crisis by raising construction costs; the US sources roughly 30% of its softwood lumber from Canada, and the added cost, coupled with existing duties, will likely increase home prices.
Trump's Lumber Tariff to Exacerbate US Housing Crisis
President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Canadian lumber imports, exacerbating the US housing affordability crisis by raising construction costs; the US sources roughly 30% of its softwood lumber from Canada, and the added cost, coupled with existing duties, will likely increase home prices.
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44% Bias Score
Abramovich May Owe UK £1bn in Taxes, Investigation Reveals
Leaked documents reveal Russian businessman Roman Abramovich may owe the UK up to £1bn in back taxes due to a decade-long tax avoidance scheme involving offshore companies and the leasing of yachts, some of which were used by Chelsea Football Club during his ownership; Abramovich denies personal kno...
Abramovich May Owe UK £1bn in Taxes, Investigation Reveals
Leaked documents reveal Russian businessman Roman Abramovich may owe the UK up to £1bn in back taxes due to a decade-long tax avoidance scheme involving offshore companies and the leasing of yachts, some of which were used by Chelsea Football Club during his ownership; Abramovich denies personal kno...
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56% Bias Score
ÖVP Internal Crisis: Threat of Far-Right Coalition Shakes Austrian Politics
Amidst internal strife, Austria's conservative ÖVP party grapples with the potential rise of Herbert Kickl as chancellor, prompting dissent from veteran members who fear damage to Austria's European standing and democratic stability, leading to potential party splits and shifts in the European polit...
ÖVP Internal Crisis: Threat of Far-Right Coalition Shakes Austrian Politics
Amidst internal strife, Austria's conservative ÖVP party grapples with the potential rise of Herbert Kickl as chancellor, prompting dissent from veteran members who fear damage to Austria's European standing and democratic stability, leading to potential party splits and shifts in the European polit...
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60% Bias Score