February 2025
March 2025
Avian Flu Forces Closure of Last Long Island Duck Farm
The avian flu outbreak forced Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, NY, to euthanize 100,000 ducks, resulting in job losses and highlighting the broader US poultry crisis where 148 million birds have been culled since 2022 due to H5N1.
Avian Flu Forces Closure of Last Long Island Duck Farm
The avian flu outbreak forced Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, NY, to euthanize 100,000 ducks, resulting in job losses and highlighting the broader US poultry crisis where 148 million birds have been culled since 2022 due to H5N1.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Grammy Awards to Feature Over 20 Performances, Incorporate Wildfire Relief
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards, airing live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, will feature over 20 performers including Billie Eilish, Shakira, and John Legend, and will incorporate tributes to Quincy Jones and Los Angeles wildfire victims, raising funds for relief efforts.
Grammy Awards to Feature Over 20 Performances, Incorporate Wildfire Relief
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards, airing live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, will feature over 20 performers including Billie Eilish, Shakira, and John Legend, and will incorporate tributes to Quincy Jones and Los Angeles wildfire victims, raising funds for relief efforts.
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20% Bias Score
Uganda Deploys Trial Ebola Vaccine Amid Kampala Outbreak
Uganda is deploying over 2,000 doses of a trial Ebola vaccine in Kampala following the death of a nurse from the Sudan strain, for which no licensed vaccine currently exists; at least 44 contacts have been identified.
Uganda Deploys Trial Ebola Vaccine Amid Kampala Outbreak
Uganda is deploying over 2,000 doses of a trial Ebola vaccine in Kampala following the death of a nurse from the Sudan strain, for which no licensed vaccine currently exists; at least 44 contacts have been identified.
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36% Bias Score
UK-EU Customs Union Debate Heats Up
The Liberal Democrats are pushing for a new UK-EU customs union, believing it would significantly benefit the UK economy, while the Conservatives strongly oppose closer ties with the EU, and Labour's position is currently unclear.
UK-EU Customs Union Debate Heats Up
The Liberal Democrats are pushing for a new UK-EU customs union, believing it would significantly benefit the UK economy, while the Conservatives strongly oppose closer ties with the EU, and Labour's position is currently unclear.
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60% Bias Score
Democrats Elect Ken Martin as New DNC Chair
Ken Martin was elected chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Saturday, aiming to rebuild the party after its November 5th election loss to the Republicans and Donald Trump. His priorities include improving party infrastructure, expanding candidate support, and creating a 10-year strate...
Democrats Elect Ken Martin as New DNC Chair
Ken Martin was elected chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Saturday, aiming to rebuild the party after its November 5th election loss to the Republicans and Donald Trump. His priorities include improving party infrastructure, expanding candidate support, and creating a 10-year strate...
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40% Bias Score
Cattle and Bison Imports from Mexico to Resume
The USDA's APHIS announced the resumption of cattle and bison imports from Mexico, effective within days, after halting them in November 2024 due to a New World screwworm detection; a new pre-clearance inspection protocol is in place to mitigate risks and involves multiple inspections and treatments...
Cattle and Bison Imports from Mexico to Resume
The USDA's APHIS announced the resumption of cattle and bison imports from Mexico, effective within days, after halting them in November 2024 due to a New World screwworm detection; a new pre-clearance inspection protocol is in place to mitigate risks and involves multiple inspections and treatments...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Imran Khan Sentenced to 14 Years in Pakistan Corruption Case
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife received 14 and 7 year prison sentences, respectively, for corruption involving a 190 million pound land bribe, prompting comparisons to Donald Trump's experiences and sparking international attention.
Imran Khan Sentenced to 14 Years in Pakistan Corruption Case
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife received 14 and 7 year prison sentences, respectively, for corruption involving a 190 million pound land bribe, prompting comparisons to Donald Trump's experiences and sparking international attention.
Progress
60% Bias Score
ICE Arrests Suspected Tren de Aragua Gang Member in Colorado
Federal agents arrested a Venezuelan illegal immigrant suspected of being a Tren de Aragua gang member in Aurora, Colorado on Saturday; the suspect faces local charges and will remain in ICE custody pending an immigration hearing, part of a broader ICE operation targeting criminal illegal immigrants...
ICE Arrests Suspected Tren de Aragua Gang Member in Colorado
Federal agents arrested a Venezuelan illegal immigrant suspected of being a Tren de Aragua gang member in Aurora, Colorado on Saturday; the suspect faces local charges and will remain in ICE custody pending an immigration hearing, part of a broader ICE operation targeting criminal illegal immigrants...
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56% Bias Score
US Airstrike Kills ISIS Operatives in Somalia
President Trump authorized a US airstrike targeting ISIS operatives in northern Somalia, killing several and disrupting planned attacks against the US and its allies; the Somali president welcomed the action, praising the strengthened security cooperation between both nations.
US Airstrike Kills ISIS Operatives in Somalia
President Trump authorized a US airstrike targeting ISIS operatives in northern Somalia, killing several and disrupting planned attacks against the US and its allies; the Somali president welcomed the action, praising the strengthened security cooperation between both nations.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Germany's Asylum Seeker Decrease Masks Deeper Integration Challenges
Germany experienced a 24 percent drop in asylum applications in 2024 due to stricter border controls and migration agreements; however, a lack of affordable housing and funding for integration programs remains a critical challenge.
Germany's Asylum Seeker Decrease Masks Deeper Integration Challenges
Germany experienced a 24 percent drop in asylum applications in 2024 due to stricter border controls and migration agreements; however, a lack of affordable housing and funding for integration programs remains a critical challenge.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Russian Sergeants' Courage Secures Stronghold, Enables Offensive
In eastern Ukraine, Sergeant Sergey Grishin's tactical leadership secured an enemy stronghold, enabling further Russian advances and liberating a nearby village, while Sergeant Alexey Lomakov, despite artillery fire and drone attacks, delivered essential supplies to front-line troops.
Russian Sergeants' Courage Secures Stronghold, Enables Offensive
In eastern Ukraine, Sergeant Sergey Grishin's tactical leadership secured an enemy stronghold, enabling further Russian advances and liberating a nearby village, while Sergeant Alexey Lomakov, despite artillery fire and drone attacks, delivered essential supplies to front-line troops.
Progress
60% Bias Score
UK Audit Reform Bill Scaled Back Amidst Business Lobbying
The UK government is revising its audit reform bill, limiting a new watchdog's (Arga) power to investigate company audits and hold directors accountable only for the most egregious financial reporting failures, following lobbying efforts from businesses concerned about overly punitive measures.
UK Audit Reform Bill Scaled Back Amidst Business Lobbying
The UK government is revising its audit reform bill, limiting a new watchdog's (Arga) power to investigate company audits and hold directors accountable only for the most egregious financial reporting failures, following lobbying efforts from businesses concerned about overly punitive measures.
Progress
52% Bias Score