February 2025
March 2025
Trump's Lumber Tariffs 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 imports 30% of its softwood lumber from Canada, and the tariff adds to existing duties, potentially increasing costs by $3-$4 billion.
Trump's Lumber Tariffs 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 imports 30% of its softwood lumber from Canada, and the tariff adds to existing duties, potentially increasing costs by $3-$4 billion.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Rediscovered Opera by Black American Composer Premieres
Edmond Dédé's opera "Morgiane," composed in 1887 by a Black American, had its first public performance in New Orleans last Friday after being rediscovered in Harvard archives, with its world premiere this week in Washington, D.C., Maryland and New York.
Rediscovered Opera by Black American Composer Premieres
Edmond Dédé's opera "Morgiane," composed in 1887 by a Black American, had its first public performance in New Orleans last Friday after being rediscovered in Harvard archives, with its world premiere this week in Washington, D.C., Maryland and New York.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Uganda Deploys Trial Ebola Vaccine Amid Kampala Outbreak
Uganda is battling an Ebola outbreak in Kampala after a nurse died from the Sudan strain, prompting the deployment of over 2,000 trial vaccine doses with WHO support, while contact tracing is underway among 44 people, including health workers.
Uganda Deploys Trial Ebola Vaccine Amid Kampala Outbreak
Uganda is battling an Ebola outbreak in Kampala after a nurse died from the Sudan strain, prompting the deployment of over 2,000 trial vaccine doses with WHO support, while contact tracing is underway among 44 people, including health workers.
Progress
20% Bias Score
Massive Berlin Protest Against CDU-AfD Cooperation
On Sunday, tens of thousands protested in Berlin against the CDU's collaboration with the AfD, following a Bundestag vote on a border rejection motion that passed with AfD support; organizers claimed 250,000 participants, while police estimated 160,000.
Massive Berlin Protest Against CDU-AfD Cooperation
On Sunday, tens of thousands protested in Berlin against the CDU's collaboration with the AfD, following a Bundestag vote on a border rejection motion that passed with AfD support; organizers claimed 250,000 participants, while police estimated 160,000.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Bavarian Protests Against Far-Right Influence
Tens of thousands protested across Bavaria against the rising influence of far-right parties following controversial votes in the Bundestag involving AfD support, with the largest demonstration in Regensburg drawing 20,000 people.
Bavarian Protests Against Far-Right Influence
Tens of thousands protested across Bavaria against the rising influence of far-right parties following controversial votes in the Bundestag involving AfD support, with the largest demonstration in Regensburg drawing 20,000 people.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Mexico Proposes Constitutional Ban on Genetically Modified Maize
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum proposed a constitutional amendment banning genetically modified maize cultivation following a USMCA ruling that forced Mexico to lift its ban on GM maize imports, sparking debate about health, biodiversity, and the potential impact on US maize exporters.
Mexico Proposes Constitutional Ban on Genetically Modified Maize
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum proposed a constitutional amendment banning genetically modified maize cultivation following a USMCA ruling that forced Mexico to lift its ban on GM maize imports, sparking debate about health, biodiversity, and the potential impact on US maize exporters.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Independent Journalist Breaks Story, Leading to Rescission of Trump Administration Order
Independent journalist Marisa Kabas's Bluesky post about a Trump administration memo freezing federal spending went viral, leading to the Washington Post covering the story and the administration ultimately reversing its decision.
Independent Journalist Breaks Story, Leading to Rescission of Trump Administration Order
Independent journalist Marisa Kabas's Bluesky post about a Trump administration memo freezing federal spending went viral, leading to the Washington Post covering the story and the administration ultimately reversing its decision.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Criminal Investigation Opened Against Sara Netanyahu
An Israeli criminal investigation has been launched against Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for allegedly attempting to suborn a witness in her husband's corruption trial, following an investigative report by Channel 12's 'Ouvda' program which included alleged recordings o...
Criminal Investigation Opened Against Sara Netanyahu
An Israeli criminal investigation has been launched against Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for allegedly attempting to suborn a witness in her husband's corruption trial, following an investigative report by Channel 12's 'Ouvda' program which included alleged recordings o...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Wildfire Volunteer Recovers Lost Treasures for Victims
After recent Southern California wildfires, Jeff Levy, an antique toy dealer, volunteers his time and metal-detecting skills to recover lost possessions for victims, refusing payment and bringing joy by retrieving items like retirement savings, engagement rings, and cherished heirlooms.
Wildfire Volunteer Recovers Lost Treasures for Victims
After recent Southern California wildfires, Jeff Levy, an antique toy dealer, volunteers his time and metal-detecting skills to recover lost possessions for victims, refusing payment and bringing joy by retrieving items like retirement savings, engagement rings, and cherished heirlooms.
Progress
40% Bias Score
AfD Rally in Neu-Isenburg: Weidel's Confident Campaign Amidst Protests
Alice Weidel's AfD rally in Neu-Isenburg, Germany, attracted thousands despite large-scale protests, demonstrating the party's confidence after recent political successes and outlining their plans for significant policy changes upon assuming power.
AfD Rally in Neu-Isenburg: Weidel's Confident Campaign Amidst Protests
Alice Weidel's AfD rally in Neu-Isenburg, Germany, attracted thousands despite large-scale protests, demonstrating the party's confidence after recent political successes and outlining their plans for significant policy changes upon assuming power.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Trafigura and Ex-Executive Convicted of Bribery in Switzerland
A Swiss court convicted Trafigura, a major commodity trader, and its former executive Mike Wainwright of bribing an Angolan official between 2009 and 2011, resulting in a \$3 million fine for Trafigura, \$143.7 million in forfeited profits, and a 32-month prison sentence (20 months suspended) for Wa...
Trafigura and Ex-Executive Convicted of Bribery in Switzerland
A Swiss court convicted Trafigura, a major commodity trader, and its former executive Mike Wainwright of bribing an Angolan official between 2009 and 2011, resulting in a \$3 million fine for Trafigura, \$143.7 million in forfeited profits, and a 32-month prison sentence (20 months suspended) for Wa...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Putin Condemns Exclusion from Auschwitz Ceremony, Criticizes European Leaders
Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the exclusion of a Russian delegation from the Auschwitz-Birkenau liberation anniversary ceremony, blaming the event's organizers and accusing Ukraine's leadership of nationalism while praising past European leaders and criticizing current ones, particular...
Putin Condemns Exclusion from Auschwitz Ceremony, Criticizes European Leaders
Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the exclusion of a Russian delegation from the Auschwitz-Birkenau liberation anniversary ceremony, blaming the event's organizers and accusing Ukraine's leadership of nationalism while praising past European leaders and criticizing current ones, particular...
Progress
48% Bias Score