February 2025
March 2025
Iran's Nuclear Ambitions Increase Tensions with US and Israel
US intelligence suggests Iran could develop a nuclear bomb within months, leading to increased tensions with Israel and the US, who are considering preemptive strikes, while Iran has amassed enough enriched uranium for five bombs despite denying nuclear ambitions; the 2015 nuclear deal expires in Oc...
Iran's Nuclear Ambitions Increase Tensions with US and Israel
US intelligence suggests Iran could develop a nuclear bomb within months, leading to increased tensions with Israel and the US, who are considering preemptive strikes, while Iran has amassed enough enriched uranium for five bombs despite denying nuclear ambitions; the 2015 nuclear deal expires in Oc...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Trump Proposes Relocating 1.5 Million Palestinians from Gaza
President Trump proposed relocating 1.5 million Palestinians from Gaza to other countries, citing uninhabitable conditions, a plan rejected by Arab nations and raising concerns of ethnic cleansing; this was discussed during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu focused on restarting the Ga...
Trump Proposes Relocating 1.5 Million Palestinians from Gaza
President Trump proposed relocating 1.5 million Palestinians from Gaza to other countries, citing uninhabitable conditions, a plan rejected by Arab nations and raising concerns of ethnic cleansing; this was discussed during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu focused on restarting the Ga...
Progress
60% Bias Score
USAID Restructuring: Over 1,000 Staff Fired, Programs Halted Amidst Concerns
Elon Musk's attacks on USAID, coupled with the Department of Government Efficiency's actions, have resulted in the firing/furloughing of over 1,000 USAID staffers, the halting of most programs, and the absorption of some USAID components into the State Department, raising concerns about the future o...
USAID Restructuring: Over 1,000 Staff Fired, Programs Halted Amidst Concerns
Elon Musk's attacks on USAID, coupled with the Department of Government Efficiency's actions, have resulted in the firing/furloughing of over 1,000 USAID staffers, the halting of most programs, and the absorption of some USAID components into the State Department, raising concerns about the future o...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Surge in Army Helicopter Crashes Raises Safety Concerns
The U.S. Army is experiencing a surge in helicopter crashes, resulting in numerous fatalities and attributed to human error, insufficient flight hours, and decreased experienced aviators due to post-war drawdown and budget cuts, prompting calls for safety culture improvements.
Surge in Army Helicopter Crashes Raises Safety Concerns
The U.S. Army is experiencing a surge in helicopter crashes, resulting in numerous fatalities and attributed to human error, insufficient flight hours, and decreased experienced aviators due to post-war drawdown and budget cuts, prompting calls for safety culture improvements.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Trump's Gaza Takeover Proposal Sparks Bipartisan Backlash
President Trump announced the U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip, sparking bipartisan criticism; Republicans and Democrats expressed concerns ranging from feasibility to potential for increased conflict, while some Republicans voiced support.
Trump's Gaza Takeover Proposal Sparks Bipartisan Backlash
President Trump announced the U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip, sparking bipartisan criticism; Republicans and Democrats expressed concerns ranging from feasibility to potential for increased conflict, while some Republicans voiced support.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Russian Strikes Kill 5, Injure 55 Across Ukraine
Russian forces' missile strike on Izium, Kharkiv region, on February 4th, 2025, killed five and injured 55, including children. Simultaneous attacks across multiple Ukrainian regions, including Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kherson, resulted in additional casualties and damage.
Russian Strikes Kill 5, Injure 55 Across Ukraine
Russian forces' missile strike on Izium, Kharkiv region, on February 4th, 2025, killed five and injured 55, including children. Simultaneous attacks across multiple Ukrainian regions, including Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kherson, resulted in additional casualties and damage.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Turkey and Syria Restore Ties After Decade of Conflict
Ahmed al Sharaa, Syria's interim president, visited Ankara on Tuesday for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, marking a significant step in restoring bilateral ties after Turkey's support for Syrian opposition groups during the civil war. Turkey's support for Sharaa included providing...
Turkey and Syria Restore Ties After Decade of Conflict
Ahmed al Sharaa, Syria's interim president, visited Ankara on Tuesday for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, marking a significant step in restoring bilateral ties after Turkey's support for Syrian opposition groups during the civil war. Turkey's support for Sharaa included providing...
Progress
48% Bias Score
UN: Sharp Rise in Summary Executions of Ukrainian POWs by Russian Forces
The UN mission in Ukraine reported a significant increase in summary executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian forces since late August, documenting 79 deaths in 24 incidents, citing public statements from Russian officials condoning such acts and legal frameworks shielding perpetrators.
UN: Sharp Rise in Summary Executions of Ukrainian POWs by Russian Forces
The UN mission in Ukraine reported a significant increase in summary executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian forces since late August, documenting 79 deaths in 24 incidents, citing public statements from Russian officials condoning such acts and legal frameworks shielding perpetrators.
Progress
52% Bias Score
U.S. Unveils Landmark Crypto Framework, Bitcoin's Role in Sovereign Wealth Fund Sparks Speculation
U.S. lawmakers and regulators launched a comprehensive cryptocurrency framework, aiming to establish the U.S. as a global leader in blockchain innovation; this coincides with the creation of a U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund, sparking speculation about Bitcoin's potential role.
U.S. Unveils Landmark Crypto Framework, Bitcoin's Role in Sovereign Wealth Fund Sparks Speculation
U.S. lawmakers and regulators launched a comprehensive cryptocurrency framework, aiming to establish the U.S. as a global leader in blockchain innovation; this coincides with the creation of a U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund, sparking speculation about Bitcoin's potential role.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Super Bowl LIX: Chiefs Face Eagles Amidst Halftime Show Controversy and Slogan Change
Super Bowl LIX, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, airs February 9th at 6:30 p.m. EST on Fox; Kendrick Lamar and SZA will headline the halftime show, while President Trump is also attending, and the "End Racism" slogan has been replaced with "Choose Love.
Super Bowl LIX: Chiefs Face Eagles Amidst Halftime Show Controversy and Slogan Change
Super Bowl LIX, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, airs February 9th at 6:30 p.m. EST on Fox; Kendrick Lamar and SZA will headline the halftime show, while President Trump is also attending, and the "End Racism" slogan has been replaced with "Choose Love.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Sweden Mass Shooting: At Least Ten Dead in Örebro School Attack
A 35-year-old man committed a mass shooting at Risbergska School in Örebro, Sweden on Tuesday, killing at least ten adults including himself; police are investigating the motive and are not expecting further attacks.
Sweden Mass Shooting: At Least Ten Dead in Örebro School Attack
A 35-year-old man committed a mass shooting at Risbergska School in Örebro, Sweden on Tuesday, killing at least ten adults including himself; police are investigating the motive and are not expecting further attacks.
Progress
20% Bias Score
Trump Offers Iran Dialogue, but Orders 'Maximum Pressure' Campaign
President Trump announced a willingness to speak directly with Iranian leadership while simultaneously ordering a new pressure campaign against Iran, including potential sanctions and oil sales blockades, following reported Iranian threats against him.
Trump Offers Iran Dialogue, but Orders 'Maximum Pressure' Campaign
President Trump announced a willingness to speak directly with Iranian leadership while simultaneously ordering a new pressure campaign against Iran, including potential sanctions and oil sales blockades, following reported Iranian threats against him.
Progress
56% Bias Score