February 2025
March 2025
Trump's Unfulfilled Tariff Threats: Assessing the Economic Impact
During his 2020 reelection campaign, Donald Trump threatened significantly higher tariffs than those he implemented during his first term, promising reciprocal tariffs equal to those imposed on US exports, plus a universal 10-20% tariff on all imports and a 60% tariff on Chinese imports; however, he...
Trump's Unfulfilled Tariff Threats: Assessing the Economic Impact
During his 2020 reelection campaign, Donald Trump threatened significantly higher tariffs than those he implemented during his first term, promising reciprocal tariffs equal to those imposed on US exports, plus a universal 10-20% tariff on all imports and a 60% tariff on Chinese imports; however, he...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Trump Freezes $400 Million in USAID Funding to Colombia
The Trump administration temporarily froze over $400 million in annual USAID funding to Colombia for three months to review alignment with its 'America First' policy, impacting numerous programs including human rights initiatives, migration assistance, and the JEP, causing concern about the future o...
Trump Freezes $400 Million in USAID Funding to Colombia
The Trump administration temporarily froze over $400 million in annual USAID funding to Colombia for three months to review alignment with its 'America First' policy, impacting numerous programs including human rights initiatives, migration assistance, and the JEP, causing concern about the future o...
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52% Bias Score
EU Explores Fiscal Rule Changes to Boost Military Spending
The European Commission is considering modifying fiscal rules, potentially activating an escape clause similar to the COVID-19 response, to allow increased military spending among member states, facing internal divisions within Spain's government.
EU Explores Fiscal Rule Changes to Boost Military Spending
The European Commission is considering modifying fiscal rules, potentially activating an escape clause similar to the COVID-19 response, to allow increased military spending among member states, facing internal divisions within Spain's government.
Progress
60% Bias Score
EU Establishes Legal Framework for Special Tribunal to Prosecute Russian Aggression in Ukraine
The European Union and partner nations finalized the legal framework for a Special Tribunal to prosecute Russian leaders for the crime of aggression against Ukraine, a key step toward accountability for the ongoing war, following over a year of negotiations among almost 40 countries and internationa...
EU Establishes Legal Framework for Special Tribunal to Prosecute Russian Aggression in Ukraine
The European Union and partner nations finalized the legal framework for a Special Tribunal to prosecute Russian leaders for the crime of aggression against Ukraine, a key step toward accountability for the ongoing war, following over a year of negotiations among almost 40 countries and internationa...
Progress
32% Bias Score
Venezuelan Rum Distillery's Rehabilitation Program Reduces Homicides by 90%
In 2001, the president of the Venezuelan Santa Teresa rum distillery offered captured armed robbers a chance to work at the hacienda, leading to the Alcatraz Project, a rehabilitation program involving rugby and job training that has reduced homicides by 90% in the Revenga municipality and dismantle...
Venezuelan Rum Distillery's Rehabilitation Program Reduces Homicides by 90%
In 2001, the president of the Venezuelan Santa Teresa rum distillery offered captured armed robbers a chance to work at the hacienda, leading to the Alcatraz Project, a rehabilitation program involving rugby and job training that has reduced homicides by 90% in the Revenga municipality and dismantle...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Mexico's Congress Starts New Session Amidst US Trade Tensions
Mexico's Congress starts a new session on February 1st, facing US trade threats; the ruling Morena party plans 73 secondary reforms and constitutional changes focusing on housing, National Guard, and public safety, while the opposition remains low-key.
Mexico's Congress Starts New Session Amidst US Trade Tensions
Mexico's Congress starts a new session on February 1st, facing US trade threats; the ruling Morena party plans 73 secondary reforms and constitutional changes focusing on housing, National Guard, and public safety, while the opposition remains low-key.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Trigger Market Volatility
Donald Trump's tariff strategy has triggered immediate market reactions, with companies like Canada Goose and WW Grainger experiencing significant stock declines; analysts predict an 8% reduction in S&P 500 earnings if all tariffs are implemented, impacting various sectors including retail, automoti...
Trump's Tariffs Trigger Market Volatility
Donald Trump's tariff strategy has triggered immediate market reactions, with companies like Canada Goose and WW Grainger experiencing significant stock declines; analysts predict an 8% reduction in S&P 500 earnings if all tariffs are implemented, impacting various sectors including retail, automoti...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Doechii's Viral Tiny Desk Concert Launches Her to Spanish Stardom
Doechii, a Grammy-winning rapper, achieved significant popularity in Spain following her December 2023 Tiny Desk Concert, where she performed "BOOM BAP," a song addressing sexism in the rap industry; her unique style and viral success on platforms like TikTok also contributed to her fame.
Doechii's Viral Tiny Desk Concert Launches Her to Spanish Stardom
Doechii, a Grammy-winning rapper, achieved significant popularity in Spain following her December 2023 Tiny Desk Concert, where she performed "BOOM BAP," a song addressing sexism in the rap industry; her unique style and viral success on platforms like TikTok also contributed to her fame.
Progress
20% Bias Score
Rushdie's Resilience: A Return to Public Life After Attack
Salman Rushdie, recovering from a 2022 stabbing, participated in Colombia's Hay Festival, discussing his new book about the attack and his views on freedom of speech and migration, highlighting his resilience and continued public engagement despite ongoing security concerns.
Rushdie's Resilience: A Return to Public Life After Attack
Salman Rushdie, recovering from a 2022 stabbing, participated in Colombia's Hay Festival, discussing his new book about the attack and his views on freedom of speech and migration, highlighting his resilience and continued public engagement despite ongoing security concerns.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Spain's Melilla Border Crisis: Unfulfilled Promises Expose Systemic Failures
The June 2022 Melilla fence tragedy, resulting in 23 migrant deaths, exposed Spain's border security shortcomings; despite promises of increased resources, agents report worsening conditions, including outdated equipment, insufficient personnel, and a controversial restructuring that reduced patrol ...
Spain's Melilla Border Crisis: Unfulfilled Promises Expose Systemic Failures
The June 2022 Melilla fence tragedy, resulting in 23 migrant deaths, exposed Spain's border security shortcomings; despite promises of increased resources, agents report worsening conditions, including outdated equipment, insufficient personnel, and a controversial restructuring that reduced patrol ...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Latin America's Inadequate Disaster Investment Fuels Climate Vulnerability
A new UN report reveals that Latin America and the Caribbean, the second most disaster-prone region globally, invests only 0.1%–2.5% of its GDP in disaster risk reduction, despite annual infrastructure losses of $58 billion and 190 million people affected by disasters between 2000 and 2022; most fun...
Latin America's Inadequate Disaster Investment Fuels Climate Vulnerability
A new UN report reveals that Latin America and the Caribbean, the second most disaster-prone region globally, invests only 0.1%–2.5% of its GDP in disaster risk reduction, despite annual infrastructure losses of $58 billion and 190 million people affected by disasters between 2000 and 2022; most fun...
Progress
28% Bias Score
Maternal Burnout: Societal Factors and Impacts on Mothers and Children
Maternal burnout, a common term describing extreme exhaustion among mothers due to parenting demands, negatively impacts mothers' and children's well-being; experts suggest societal factors and insufficient support systems contribute to this, advocating for changes in societal expectations and suppo...
Maternal Burnout: Societal Factors and Impacts on Mothers and Children
Maternal burnout, a common term describing extreme exhaustion among mothers due to parenting demands, negatively impacts mothers' and children's well-being; experts suggest societal factors and insufficient support systems contribute to this, advocating for changes in societal expectations and suppo...
Progress
28% Bias Score