February 2025
March 2025
Soon-Shiong's Public Support for Kennedy Contradicts Call for Impartial Reporting at the L.A. Times
Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong publicly supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for Health and Human Services, contradicting his call for less partisan coverage and prompting concerns about journalistic integrity after an op-ed piece was edited to favor Kennedy.
Soon-Shiong's Public Support for Kennedy Contradicts Call for Impartial Reporting at the L.A. Times
Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong publicly supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for Health and Human Services, contradicting his call for less partisan coverage and prompting concerns about journalistic integrity after an op-ed piece was edited to favor Kennedy.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Thousands Protest ICE Raids, Shut Down LA Freeway
On Sunday, thousands protested ICE actions in Los Angeles, closing the 101 Freeway for hours; similar protests occurred in other Southern California cities and Dallas.
Thousands Protest ICE Raids, Shut Down LA Freeway
On Sunday, thousands protested ICE actions in Los Angeles, closing the 101 Freeway for hours; similar protests occurred in other Southern California cities and Dallas.
Progress
44% Bias Score
US Aid to Lebanese Army Questioned Amid Hezbollah Collaboration
Concerns grow over US military aid to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) after reports reveal cooperation with Hezbollah, jeopardizing the $3 billion invested since 2006; the LAF allegedly gave Hezbollah classified information obtained from a US-run facility.
US Aid to Lebanese Army Questioned Amid Hezbollah Collaboration
Concerns grow over US military aid to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) after reports reveal cooperation with Hezbollah, jeopardizing the $3 billion invested since 2006; the LAF allegedly gave Hezbollah classified information obtained from a US-run facility.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Starmer Seeks EU Reset Amid Trump's Trade Tensions
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer traveled to Brussels on Monday to meet with EU leaders, marking the first such visit since Brexit five years ago; he aims to improve UK-EU ties while managing trade complexities with the U.S. under President Trump's protectionist policies.
Starmer Seeks EU Reset Amid Trump's Trade Tensions
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer traveled to Brussels on Monday to meet with EU leaders, marking the first such visit since Brexit five years ago; he aims to improve UK-EU ties while managing trade complexities with the U.S. under President Trump's protectionist policies.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Neymar Returns to Santos After Injury-Plagued Stint in Saudi Arabia
Neymar Jr., 32, rejoined his childhood club Santos on a six-month contract after a less successful period with Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia due to injuries; his return aims to reignite his career and contribute to Santos's and Brazil's national team success.
Neymar Returns to Santos After Injury-Plagued Stint in Saudi Arabia
Neymar Jr., 32, rejoined his childhood club Santos on a six-month contract after a less successful period with Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia due to injuries; his return aims to reignite his career and contribute to Santos's and Brazil's national team success.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs: Potential Economic Pain for US Consumers
Donald Trump's administration imposed over \$1.4 trillion in tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China, potentially causing price increases for US consumers in sectors like vehicles, food, and electronics, despite Trump's claims of "spectacular" results.
Trump's Tariffs: Potential Economic Pain for US Consumers
Donald Trump's administration imposed over \$1.4 trillion in tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China, potentially causing price increases for US consumers in sectors like vehicles, food, and electronics, despite Trump's claims of "spectacular" results.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Trump Issues Executive Orders Targeting Perceived Government Overreach
President Trump signed executive orders to combat perceived government overreach, citing the prosecution of Daniel Penny and directing investigations into previous federal actions, potentially escalating partisan conflicts and impacting intergovernmental relations.
Trump Issues Executive Orders Targeting Perceived Government Overreach
President Trump signed executive orders to combat perceived government overreach, citing the prosecution of Daniel Penny and directing investigations into previous federal actions, potentially escalating partisan conflicts and impacting intergovernmental relations.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs Trigger Global Market Decline
President Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on most imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China caused major Asian markets to drop significantly on Monday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 losing 2.7%, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 down 1.8%, and South Korea's Kospi falling 2.5%.
Trump Tariffs Trigger Global Market Decline
President Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on most imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China caused major Asian markets to drop significantly on Monday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 losing 2.7%, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 down 1.8%, and South Korea's Kospi falling 2.5%.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Democrats Demand Recusal from Kennedy, HHS Nominee, Amid Vaccine Lawsuit Conflict
Senate Democrats are demanding Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, recuse himself from vaccine-related decisions due to his son's involvement in a vaccine lawsuit; Republicans may use this to slow the confirmation process.
Democrats Demand Recusal from Kennedy, HHS Nominee, Amid Vaccine Lawsuit Conflict
Senate Democrats are demanding Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, recuse himself from vaccine-related decisions due to his son's involvement in a vaccine lawsuit; Republicans may use this to slow the confirmation process.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Target Scales Back DEI Initiatives Amidst Backlash
Target, a vocal supporter of DEI initiatives after George Floyd's murder, has ended its pledge to increase its Black workforce by 20% and its executive racial equity committee, shifting its focus to a "Belonging at the Bullseye" initiative following backlash from conservative groups and declining sa...
Target Scales Back DEI Initiatives Amidst Backlash
Target, a vocal supporter of DEI initiatives after George Floyd's murder, has ended its pledge to increase its Black workforce by 20% and its executive racial equity committee, shifting its focus to a "Belonging at the Bullseye" initiative following backlash from conservative groups and declining sa...
Progress
56% Bias Score
The Bricklayer of Auschwitz: Lorenzo Perrone and Primo Levi
Primo Levi's rescuer at Auschwitz, Lorenzo Perrone, a Piedmontese bricklayer, repeatedly provided Levi with essential supplies and maintained contact with his family, significantly aiding his survival; however, after the war, Perrone succumbed to depression and alcoholism.
The Bricklayer of Auschwitz: Lorenzo Perrone and Primo Levi
Primo Levi's rescuer at Auschwitz, Lorenzo Perrone, a Piedmontese bricklayer, repeatedly provided Levi with essential supplies and maintained contact with his family, significantly aiding his survival; however, after the war, Perrone succumbed to depression and alcoholism.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Trump Cuts Funding to South Africa Amidst Land Reform Dispute
US President Donald Trump announced he will cut all funding to South Africa over accusations of unfair land confiscation, which South Africa denies; the country's land expropriation bill aims to redress historical racial inequalities in land ownership.
Trump Cuts Funding to South Africa Amidst Land Reform Dispute
US President Donald Trump announced he will cut all funding to South Africa over accusations of unfair land confiscation, which South Africa denies; the country's land expropriation bill aims to redress historical racial inequalities in land ownership.
Progress
52% Bias Score