February 2025
March 2025
Trump Threatens to Cut South Africa Funding Amid Global Trade War
President Trump threatened to cut all US funding to South Africa over a new land expropriation law, escalating his global trade war that already includes tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and further straining US relations with several countries after imposing tariffs of 25 percent on Canadian goods and...
Trump Threatens to Cut South Africa Funding Amid Global Trade War
President Trump threatened to cut all US funding to South Africa over a new land expropriation law, escalating his global trade war that already includes tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and further straining US relations with several countries after imposing tariffs of 25 percent on Canadian goods and...
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52% Bias Score
Netanyahu Meets Trump Amidst Gaza War, Saudi Normalization Efforts
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump on Sunday, discussing the war against Hamas, hostage releases, the Iranian threat, and normalization with Saudi Arabia, which faces challenges due to Saudi demands for an end to the Gaza conflict before normalization talks.
Netanyahu Meets Trump Amidst Gaza War, Saudi Normalization Efforts
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump on Sunday, discussing the war against Hamas, hostage releases, the Iranian threat, and normalization with Saudi Arabia, which faces challenges due to Saudi demands for an end to the Gaza conflict before normalization talks.
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40% Bias Score
Van der Poel Wins Seventh World Cyclocross Title, Equaling Record
Mathieu van der Poel won his seventh world cyclocross championship in Liévin, France on February 5th, 2024, equaling Erik De Vlaeminck's record set in 1973. He employed a planned early attack, finishing 45 seconds ahead of Wout van Aert.
Van der Poel Wins Seventh World Cyclocross Title, Equaling Record
Mathieu van der Poel won his seventh world cyclocross championship in Liévin, France on February 5th, 2024, equaling Erik De Vlaeminck's record set in 1973. He employed a planned early attack, finishing 45 seconds ahead of Wout van Aert.
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40% Bias Score
Israeli Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon: Tensions Remain High
Following a 13-month war and a two-month truce, Israeli forces are withdrawing from southern Lebanon, allowing residents to return to their homes; however, tensions remain high due to delayed withdrawals and the ongoing political instability in Lebanon.
Israeli Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon: Tensions Remain High
Following a 13-month war and a two-month truce, Israeli forces are withdrawing from southern Lebanon, allowing residents to return to their homes; however, tensions remain high due to delayed withdrawals and the ongoing political instability in Lebanon.
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56% Bias Score
Ajax Wins Klassieker, Tightens Eredivisie Title Race
In a dramatic Eredivisie weekend, Ajax defeated Feyenoord 2-1 with a last-minute goal, while PSV dropped points for the third time in four matches, leaving Ajax five points behind but with two games in hand. Other notable results included a 3-3 draw between NEC and PSV, and a six-goal thriller betwe...
Ajax Wins Klassieker, Tightens Eredivisie Title Race
In a dramatic Eredivisie weekend, Ajax defeated Feyenoord 2-1 with a last-minute goal, while PSV dropped points for the third time in four matches, leaving Ajax five points behind but with two games in hand. Other notable results included a 3-3 draw between NEC and PSV, and a six-goal thriller betwe...
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20% Bias Score
US Tariffs Trigger Potential Trade War with Mexico and Canada
The US imposed 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada starting Tuesday, initiating a potential trade war with retaliatory measures anticipated, raising concerns about 1930s-style economic consequences and inflation.
US Tariffs Trigger Potential Trade War with Mexico and Canada
The US imposed 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada starting Tuesday, initiating a potential trade war with retaliatory measures anticipated, raising concerns about 1930s-style economic consequences and inflation.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Digital Tools to Optimize Rural Public Transportation in Germany
Hof University leads a new project using digital tools and a digital twin to optimize rural public transportation in Germany, integrating various transport modes to improve accessibility, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport with €1.8 million.
Digital Tools to Optimize Rural Public Transportation in Germany
Hof University leads a new project using digital tools and a digital twin to optimize rural public transportation in Germany, integrating various transport modes to improve accessibility, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport with €1.8 million.
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32% Bias Score
MLI's Impact on Israeli E-commerce SMEs
The OECD Multilateral Instrument (MLI) amends bilateral tax treaties, impacting Israeli SMEs exporting goods or services by potentially creating taxable permanent establishments in numerous countries, leading to increased tax obligations.
MLI's Impact on Israeli E-commerce SMEs
The OECD Multilateral Instrument (MLI) amends bilateral tax treaties, impacting Israeli SMEs exporting goods or services by potentially creating taxable permanent establishments in numerous countries, leading to increased tax obligations.
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44% Bias Score
Olympia's Tech Boom Fuels Severe Housing Shortage
Olympia, WA, experienced the fastest US tech sector growth (2018-2023), but this boom created a severe housing shortage with a 6.4 percent housing unit deficit and over 7,600 cost-burdened households, highlighting a broader statewide housing crisis.
Olympia's Tech Boom Fuels Severe Housing Shortage
Olympia, WA, experienced the fastest US tech sector growth (2018-2023), but this boom created a severe housing shortage with a 6.4 percent housing unit deficit and over 7,600 cost-burdened households, highlighting a broader statewide housing crisis.
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36% Bias Score
Costa Rica to Lead 2025 OECD Ministerial Meeting
Costa Rica will preside over the 2025 OECD Ministerial Meeting, focusing on resilient, inclusive, and sustainable prosperity through trade, investment, and innovation, marking a significant achievement for the small nation and shaping global economic policy.
Costa Rica to Lead 2025 OECD Ministerial Meeting
Costa Rica will preside over the 2025 OECD Ministerial Meeting, focusing on resilient, inclusive, and sustainable prosperity through trade, investment, and innovation, marking a significant achievement for the small nation and shaping global economic policy.
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56% Bias Score
CDU to Adopt Migration Plan Amid AfD Controversy
Amid protests against potential collaboration with the AfD, the CDU will adopt a migration plan at its Berlin congress, including Merz's five-point plan which passed in the Bundestag only with AfD votes, sparking outrage and criticism.
CDU to Adopt Migration Plan Amid AfD Controversy
Amid protests against potential collaboration with the AfD, the CDU will adopt a migration plan at its Berlin congress, including Merz's five-point plan which passed in the Bundestag only with AfD votes, sparking outrage and criticism.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Robotic Surgery Revolutionizes Urology: Advancements, Competition, and Future Trends
Spanish urologist Roberto Ballestero Diego discusses the evolution of surgical techniques, focusing on robotic surgery's impact on prostate cancer treatment, BPH management, and the emergence of new competitors in the surgical robotics market.
Robotic Surgery Revolutionizes Urology: Advancements, Competition, and Future Trends
Spanish urologist Roberto Ballestero Diego discusses the evolution of surgical techniques, focusing on robotic surgery's impact on prostate cancer treatment, BPH management, and the emergence of new competitors in the surgical robotics market.
Progress
52% Bias Score