February 2025
March 2025
Chinese AI Startup Outpaces OpenAI, Challenging US Tech Hegemony
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's open-source AI assistant surpassed OpenAI's ChatGPT in downloads, highlighting a challenge to US tech dominance and contrasting development models; the event follows a $500 billion US AI investment plan and internal conflicts within OpenAI.
Chinese AI Startup Outpaces OpenAI, Challenging US Tech Hegemony
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's open-source AI assistant surpassed OpenAI's ChatGPT in downloads, highlighting a challenge to US tech dominance and contrasting development models; the event follows a $500 billion US AI investment plan and internal conflicts within OpenAI.
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52% Bias Score
Italian Study Highlights Invisibility of Migrants with Disabilities
A research project in Italy investigates the intersection of immigration and disability, revealing the invisibility of this population and the need for inclusive policies and actions. The study's findings led to the "CiSiamo" project, a collaboration among three organizations aiming to address this ...
Italian Study Highlights Invisibility of Migrants with Disabilities
A research project in Italy investigates the intersection of immigration and disability, revealing the invisibility of this population and the need for inclusive policies and actions. The study's findings led to the "CiSiamo" project, a collaboration among three organizations aiming to address this ...
Progress
20% Bias Score
Trump Postpones Mexico Tariffs After Security Agreement
President Trump postponed 25% tariffs on Mexican imports for one month after discussions with President Sheinbaum; Mexico will deploy 10,000 National Guard troops to its border with the US, and the US will work to stop the flow of high-powered weapons into Mexico.
Trump Postpones Mexico Tariffs After Security Agreement
President Trump postponed 25% tariffs on Mexican imports for one month after discussions with President Sheinbaum; Mexico will deploy 10,000 National Guard troops to its border with the US, and the US will work to stop the flow of high-powered weapons into Mexico.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Balearic Islands Launch Climate-Monitoring Satellite to Track Tourism Impact
The Balearic Islands are launching a 4.2 million euro satellite to monitor the effects of climate change and mass tourism on its ecosystems, using real-time data to inform sustainable tourism policies; it will orbit 300km, making 15 passes daily, and is funded by European recovery funds.
Balearic Islands Launch Climate-Monitoring Satellite to Track Tourism Impact
The Balearic Islands are launching a 4.2 million euro satellite to monitor the effects of climate change and mass tourism on its ecosystems, using real-time data to inform sustainable tourism policies; it will orbit 300km, making 15 passes daily, and is funded by European recovery funds.
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40% Bias Score
India and China's Escalating Water Conflict over the Brahmaputra River
China's plan for a massive dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River (Brahmaputra) has prompted India to approve its own large dam project downstream, sparking a potential water war threatening millions and exacerbating existing tensions.
India and China's Escalating Water Conflict over the Brahmaputra River
China's plan for a massive dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River (Brahmaputra) has prompted India to approve its own large dam project downstream, sparking a potential water war threatening millions and exacerbating existing tensions.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Extended Preventative Measures in Santorini Following Seismic Activity
Following increased seismic activity with a maximum recorded magnitude of 4.9, preventative measures including school closures and evacuation recommendations have been extended to Santorini, Anafi, Ios, and Amorgos until February 7th, 2025, due to the risk of landslides and building damage.
Extended Preventative Measures in Santorini Following Seismic Activity
Following increased seismic activity with a maximum recorded magnitude of 4.9, preventative measures including school closures and evacuation recommendations have been extended to Santorini, Anafi, Ios, and Amorgos until February 7th, 2025, due to the risk of landslides and building damage.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Microplastics Accumulate in Human Brains: A Growing Concern
A study of 52 human cadavers (2016-2024) found that microplastics and nanoplastics accumulate more in human brains than in livers or kidneys; concentrations increased over time and were higher in individuals with dementia.
Microplastics Accumulate in Human Brains: A Growing Concern
A study of 52 human cadavers (2016-2024) found that microplastics and nanoplastics accumulate more in human brains than in livers or kidneys; concentrations increased over time and were higher in individuals with dementia.
Progress
36% Bias Score
US Suspends Tariffs on Mexico Amid Border Security Deal
Following a phone conversation between President Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, the US suspended new tariffs against Mexico for one month. In return, Mexico agreed to deploy 10,000 National Guard troops to the border to combat illegal immigration and fentanyl trafficking.
US Suspends Tariffs on Mexico Amid Border Security Deal
Following a phone conversation between President Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, the US suspended new tariffs against Mexico for one month. In return, Mexico agreed to deploy 10,000 National Guard troops to the border to combat illegal immigration and fentanyl trafficking.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Starmer Seeks Closer UK-EU Ties Amidst US Trade War Threats
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends his first European Council meeting since Brexit, seeking closer security and defense cooperation with the EU amid US trade war threats, while navigating domestic political sensitivities around Brexit.
Starmer Seeks Closer UK-EU Ties Amidst US Trade War Threats
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends his first European Council meeting since Brexit, seeking closer security and defense cooperation with the EU amid US trade war threats, while navigating domestic political sensitivities around Brexit.
Progress
48% Bias Score
DOGE Actions Spark Conflict and Resignations in US Government
Following Elon Musk's appointment, the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) has clashed with career officials, resulting in the suspension of USAID employees, the resignation of a Treasury official, and Musk's unsubstantiated accusations against both agencies.
DOGE Actions Spark Conflict and Resignations in US Government
Following Elon Musk's appointment, the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) has clashed with career officials, resulting in the suspension of USAID employees, the resignation of a Treasury official, and Musk's unsubstantiated accusations against both agencies.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Madrid Family Evicted Despite Timely Rent Payments Amidst Housing Crisis
Spanish police evicted Alam, his wife, and three children from their Madrid apartment on Monday morning despite his timely rent payments; the eviction highlights the complexities of Spain's housing crisis and the large number of vacant properties owned by Sareb, the 'bad bank'.
Madrid Family Evicted Despite Timely Rent Payments Amidst Housing Crisis
Spanish police evicted Alam, his wife, and three children from their Madrid apartment on Monday morning despite his timely rent payments; the eviction highlights the complexities of Spain's housing crisis and the large number of vacant properties owned by Sareb, the 'bad bank'.
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60% Bias Score
Tempe Tragedy: Political Fallout in Greece
Following widespread protests in Greece over the Tempe train tragedy, the governing New Democracy party is experiencing a decline in public support, estimated at 1.5%-2% in recent polls, while smaller parties are gaining traction.
Tempe Tragedy: Political Fallout in Greece
Following widespread protests in Greece over the Tempe train tragedy, the governing New Democracy party is experiencing a decline in public support, estimated at 1.5%-2% in recent polls, while smaller parties are gaining traction.
Progress
40% Bias Score