February 2025
March 2025
Europe's First EU Taxonomy-Aligned Green Bond Signals Market Shift
On January 23rd, A2A issued Europe's first €500 million green bond fully compliant with the EU taxonomy, followed by Île-de-France Mobilités' €1 billion issuance, showcasing rapid adoption of the EU Green Bond Standard (EuGBS) aimed at combating greenwashing and improving transparency.
Europe's First EU Taxonomy-Aligned Green Bond Signals Market Shift
On January 23rd, A2A issued Europe's first €500 million green bond fully compliant with the EU taxonomy, followed by Île-de-France Mobilités' €1 billion issuance, showcasing rapid adoption of the EU Green Bond Standard (EuGBS) aimed at combating greenwashing and improving transparency.
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32% Bias Score
Merz's Anti-Immigration Gamble Backfires, Jeopardizing German Election Bid
Friedrich Merz, CDU's chancellor candidate, attempted to pass strict anti-immigration measures with the support of Germany's far-right AfD party, sparking massive protests and internal party divisions, jeopardizing his election chances on February 23rd.
Merz's Anti-Immigration Gamble Backfires, Jeopardizing German Election Bid
Friedrich Merz, CDU's chancellor candidate, attempted to pass strict anti-immigration measures with the support of Germany's far-right AfD party, sparking massive protests and internal party divisions, jeopardizing his election chances on February 23rd.
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60% Bias Score
Fifth Child Dies in Krasnoyarsk Family After Dichlorvos Poisoning
A three-month-old baby died in Krasnaya Sopka village, Krasnoyarsk Krai, in a family where four children previously died from dichlorvos poisoning in September 2024. The cause of death is under investigation, with potential links to the prior poisoning being explored.
Fifth Child Dies in Krasnoyarsk Family After Dichlorvos Poisoning
A three-month-old baby died in Krasnaya Sopka village, Krasnoyarsk Krai, in a family where four children previously died from dichlorvos poisoning in September 2024. The cause of death is under investigation, with potential links to the prior poisoning being explored.
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52% Bias Score
10-Year-Old Dies After Collapse of Abandoned Building in Shilka
In Shilka, Zabaykalsky Krai, a 10-year-old boy, Zhenya Kozlov, died on February 2nd, 2025, after being crushed by a collapsed brick furnace in an abandoned building; a negligence investigation is underway.
10-Year-Old Dies After Collapse of Abandoned Building in Shilka
In Shilka, Zabaykalsky Krai, a 10-year-old boy, Zhenya Kozlov, died on February 2nd, 2025, after being crushed by a collapsed brick furnace in an abandoned building; a negligence investigation is underway.
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44% Bias Score
Herzog Condemns UN's Moral Bankruptcy, Highlights Azerbaijan's Support
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemned the UN's moral bankruptcy for failing to combat antisemitism and terrorism, citing instances of biased reporting and the lack of support for Israeli victims, contrasting this with Azerbaijan's unwavering support for...
Herzog Condemns UN's Moral Bankruptcy, Highlights Azerbaijan's Support
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemned the UN's moral bankruptcy for failing to combat antisemitism and terrorism, citing instances of biased reporting and the lack of support for Israeli victims, contrasting this with Azerbaijan's unwavering support for...
Progress
64% Bias Score
Moscow Bombing Kills Pro-Kremlin Paramilitary Leader
A bomb explosion in a Moscow residential building killed Armen Sarkisyan, leader of the pro-Kremlin Arbat Battalion, and one bodyguard, injuring five others; Russian authorities are investigating, and the incident could be reclassified as terrorism.
Moscow Bombing Kills Pro-Kremlin Paramilitary Leader
A bomb explosion in a Moscow residential building killed Armen Sarkisyan, leader of the pro-Kremlin Arbat Battalion, and one bodyguard, injuring five others; Russian authorities are investigating, and the incident could be reclassified as terrorism.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Global Markets Plunge After Trump's Tariff Announcement
On Monday, European and Asian stock markets reacted negatively to President Trump's Friday announcement of new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, with significant declines observed across major indices and specific sectors like the auto industry and banking, impacting the Euro and gl...
Global Markets Plunge After Trump's Tariff Announcement
On Monday, European and Asian stock markets reacted negatively to President Trump's Friday announcement of new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, with significant declines observed across major indices and specific sectors like the auto industry and banking, impacting the Euro and gl...
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40% Bias Score
Rubiales Trial Begins Amidst Sexism in Sports Controversy
The trial of Luis Rubiales, former head of Spain's football federation, began Monday in Madrid, focusing on his non-consensual kiss of player Jenni Hermoso after the 2023 Women's World Cup final; Rubiales faces charges of sexual assault and coercion, while Hermoso maintains she felt assaulted and pr...
Rubiales Trial Begins Amidst Sexism in Sports Controversy
The trial of Luis Rubiales, former head of Spain's football federation, began Monday in Madrid, focusing on his non-consensual kiss of player Jenni Hermoso after the 2023 Women's World Cup final; Rubiales faces charges of sexual assault and coercion, while Hermoso maintains she felt assaulted and pr...
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48% Bias Score
Five Children Die in Krasnoyarsk Region: Insecticide Poisoning and Subsequent Death
Four children in Krasnaya Sopka, Krasnoyarsk region, died in September 2024 from acute insecticide poisoning, with forensic evidence confirming the presence of insecticide components in their bodies; their father was charged with negligent homicide; a fifth child died in February 2025, possibly from...
Five Children Die in Krasnoyarsk Region: Insecticide Poisoning and Subsequent Death
Four children in Krasnaya Sopka, Krasnoyarsk region, died in September 2024 from acute insecticide poisoning, with forensic evidence confirming the presence of insecticide components in their bodies; their father was charged with negligent homicide; a fifth child died in February 2025, possibly from...
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68% Bias Score
2024 Grammy Awards: Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar Dominate Amidst California Wildfires
The 2024 Grammy Awards, held despite devastating California wildfires, saw Beyoncé Knowles-Carter win three awards, increasing her total to 35 Grammys, while Kendrick Lamar's five wins, including Song and Record of the Year, highlighted rap's dominance. Other notable winners included Chappell Ron (B...
2024 Grammy Awards: Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar Dominate Amidst California Wildfires
The 2024 Grammy Awards, held despite devastating California wildfires, saw Beyoncé Knowles-Carter win three awards, increasing her total to 35 Grammys, while Kendrick Lamar's five wins, including Song and Record of the Year, highlighted rap's dominance. Other notable winners included Chappell Ron (B...
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36% Bias Score
Bombing in Moscow Elite Residential Building Kills One, Injures Four
A bomb exploded in the lobby of the Alye Parusa residential building in Moscow at 9:40 AM, killing one and injuring four, including Armen Sarkisyan, president of the Donetsk People's Republic boxing federation and founder of the Arbat volunteer battalion. Preliminary reports suggest a targeted attac...
Bombing in Moscow Elite Residential Building Kills One, Injures Four
A bomb exploded in the lobby of the Alye Parusa residential building in Moscow at 9:40 AM, killing one and injuring four, including Armen Sarkisyan, president of the Donetsk People's Republic boxing federation and founder of the Arbat volunteer battalion. Preliminary reports suggest a targeted attac...
Progress
48% Bias Score
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