February 2025
March 2025
Mass Protests Erupt Against Merz's Migration Policy
Tens of thousands protested nationwide against CDU chancellor candidate Merz's plan to curb migration with AfD support; a smaller counter-demonstration took place before the CDU party convention in Berlin.
Mass Protests Erupt Against Merz's Migration Policy
Tens of thousands protested nationwide against CDU chancellor candidate Merz's plan to curb migration with AfD support; a smaller counter-demonstration took place before the CDU party convention in Berlin.
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52% Bias Score
Bank of Canada Expected to Cut Rates Amidst US Tariff Impact
Money markets anticipate the Bank of Canada will cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points next month and potentially another 0.25 percentage points in April due to the negative economic effects of recently imposed US tariffs on Canadian imports, causing a predicted recession later this year.
Bank of Canada Expected to Cut Rates Amidst US Tariff Impact
Money markets anticipate the Bank of Canada will cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points next month and potentially another 0.25 percentage points in April due to the negative economic effects of recently imposed US tariffs on Canadian imports, causing a predicted recession later this year.
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44% Bias Score
US-Panama Tensions Rise After Rubio's Visit Amid Canal Dispute and Immigration Concerns
Following President Trump's claim to "take back" the Panama Canal, Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Panama, sparking protests and raising tensions. Discussions focused on the Canal, illegal immigration, and the US's regional influence; differing accounts emerged from both sides.
US-Panama Tensions Rise After Rubio's Visit Amid Canal Dispute and Immigration Concerns
Following President Trump's claim to "take back" the Panama Canal, Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Panama, sparking protests and raising tensions. Discussions focused on the Canal, illegal immigration, and the US's regional influence; differing accounts emerged from both sides.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Suspends Mexico Tariffs for One Month
Following initial threats of 25% tariffs, US President Donald Trump announced a one-month suspension on February 3rd, contingent on security cooperation and trade negotiations with Mexico, which will deploy 10,000 National Guard members to its northern border.
Trump Suspends Mexico Tariffs for One Month
Following initial threats of 25% tariffs, US President Donald Trump announced a one-month suspension on February 3rd, contingent on security cooperation and trade negotiations with Mexico, which will deploy 10,000 National Guard members to its northern border.
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40% Bias Score
Russia and Iran Formalize Strategic Partnership Amidst Global Tensions
Days before Donald Trump's return to the White House, Russia and Iran signed a 20-year strategic partnership treaty, formalizing their existing alliance against the West despite historical tensions and the treaty's lack of specific military commitments.
Russia and Iran Formalize Strategic Partnership Amidst Global Tensions
Days before Donald Trump's return to the White House, Russia and Iran signed a 20-year strategic partnership treaty, formalizing their existing alliance against the West despite historical tensions and the treaty's lack of specific military commitments.
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40% Bias Score
Undersea Cable Sabotage Exposes Global Infrastructure Vulnerabilities
Alleged Russian sabotage attacks on undersea cables, vital for 95% of global data traffic and energy transmission, expose vulnerabilities in global infrastructure, impacting communication and energy supply; the lack of comprehensive mapping and protection strategies worsens the risk.
Undersea Cable Sabotage Exposes Global Infrastructure Vulnerabilities
Alleged Russian sabotage attacks on undersea cables, vital for 95% of global data traffic and energy transmission, expose vulnerabilities in global infrastructure, impacting communication and energy supply; the lack of comprehensive mapping and protection strategies worsens the risk.
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40% Bias Score
Goebbels's "Total War" Speech: A Propaganda Failure?
On February 18, 1943, Joseph Goebbels delivered a speech declaring "total war" in Berlin's Sportpalast, aiming to overcome post-Stalingrad demoralization, popularize the concept, warn neutral nations, and enhance his political standing within the Nazi leadership; however, the speech's impact on reso...
Goebbels's "Total War" Speech: A Propaganda Failure?
On February 18, 1943, Joseph Goebbels delivered a speech declaring "total war" in Berlin's Sportpalast, aiming to overcome post-Stalingrad demoralization, popularize the concept, warn neutral nations, and enhance his political standing within the Nazi leadership; however, the speech's impact on reso...
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36% Bias Score
Canadian Manufacturing Growth Slows Amid Looming U.S. Tariffs
In January 2024, Canada's manufacturing PMI dipped to 51.6, despite a rise in export orders due to preemptive client purchases anticipating U.S. tariffs. The U.S. imposed 25 percent tariffs, prompting Canada's retaliatory tariffs on $155 billion of U.S. goods, causing uncertainty in the Canadian man...
Canadian Manufacturing Growth Slows Amid Looming U.S. Tariffs
In January 2024, Canada's manufacturing PMI dipped to 51.6, despite a rise in export orders due to preemptive client purchases anticipating U.S. tariffs. The U.S. imposed 25 percent tariffs, prompting Canada's retaliatory tariffs on $155 billion of U.S. goods, causing uncertainty in the Canadian man...
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32% Bias Score
German Sea Foam Heavily Contaminated with PFAS
Greenpeace found PFAS levels in German coastal sea foam 290 to 3777 times above the Danish bathing water limit, exceeding upcoming German drinking water standards; the chemical industry opposes regulation despite available alternatives.
German Sea Foam Heavily Contaminated with PFAS
Greenpeace found PFAS levels in German coastal sea foam 290 to 3777 times above the Danish bathing water limit, exceeding upcoming German drinking water standards; the chemical industry opposes regulation despite available alternatives.
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40% Bias Score
Cologne's "Luna" Facility: Preparing Astronauts for Moon Missions
A new moon simulation facility, "Luna," near Cologne, Germany, will train astronauts for upcoming lunar missions, including those to the lunar south pole, by simulating low gravity, dim lighting, and lunar terrain using materials from the Siebengebirge mountains. The facility also includes a prototy...
Cologne's "Luna" Facility: Preparing Astronauts for Moon Missions
A new moon simulation facility, "Luna," near Cologne, Germany, will train astronauts for upcoming lunar missions, including those to the lunar south pole, by simulating low gravity, dim lighting, and lunar terrain using materials from the Siebengebirge mountains. The facility also includes a prototy...
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24% Bias Score
US-Canada Trade Dispute Creates Market Uncertainty
US tariffs on Canadian goods have caused a 2% drop in the S&P/TSX Composite, impacting the Canadian dollar. Investor uncertainty is high due to unpredictable US actions, with experts recommending a wait-and-see approach.
US-Canada Trade Dispute Creates Market Uncertainty
US tariffs on Canadian goods have caused a 2% drop in the S&P/TSX Composite, impacting the Canadian dollar. Investor uncertainty is high due to unpredictable US actions, with experts recommending a wait-and-see approach.
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44% Bias Score
Nazi Fugitives in Brazil: Capture, Escape Attempts, and Differing Fates
Following the capture of Franz Stangl in São Paulo in 1967, a failed escape plan was devised, highlighting the efforts to bring Nazi war criminals to justice; the article details the experiences of several prominent Nazi fugitives in Brazil, contrasting their fates and exploring the reasons behind B...
Nazi Fugitives in Brazil: Capture, Escape Attempts, and Differing Fates
Following the capture of Franz Stangl in São Paulo in 1967, a failed escape plan was devised, highlighting the efforts to bring Nazi war criminals to justice; the article details the experiences of several prominent Nazi fugitives in Brazil, contrasting their fates and exploring the reasons behind B...
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48% Bias Score