February 2025
March 2025
Trump Appoints Hardline Envoy to "Restore Order" in Latin America
President Trump appointed Mauricio Claver-Carone, a Cuban-American lawyer with a history of advocating for strong sanctions against Cuba and Venezuela, as special envoy to Latin America to "restore order", focusing on mass deportations, Venezuela, and countering Chinese influence.
Trump Appoints Hardline Envoy to "Restore Order" in Latin America
President Trump appointed Mauricio Claver-Carone, a Cuban-American lawyer with a history of advocating for strong sanctions against Cuba and Venezuela, as special envoy to Latin America to "restore order", focusing on mass deportations, Venezuela, and countering Chinese influence.
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40% Bias Score
New H5N1 Variant Found in Nevada Dairy Cows, Linked to First U.S. Avian Flu Death
A new H5N1 avian influenza virus variant (D1.1) has been detected in Nevada dairy cows, different from the strain circulating since last year, leading to concerns about wider spread and the difficulty of controlling infections. This variant is linked to the first U.S. death from avian flu and has in...
New H5N1 Variant Found in Nevada Dairy Cows, Linked to First U.S. Avian Flu Death
A new H5N1 avian influenza virus variant (D1.1) has been detected in Nevada dairy cows, different from the strain circulating since last year, leading to concerns about wider spread and the difficulty of controlling infections. This variant is linked to the first U.S. death from avian flu and has in...
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28% Bias Score
Australia Enacts Tougher Hate Crime Laws After Antisemitic Attack Surge
Australia introduced mandatory jail sentences for hate crimes and terror offences, ranging from one to six years, following a sharp increase in antisemitic attacks since October 2023, resulting in over 200 charges in New South Wales alone.
Australia Enacts Tougher Hate Crime Laws After Antisemitic Attack Surge
Australia introduced mandatory jail sentences for hate crimes and terror offences, ranging from one to six years, following a sharp increase in antisemitic attacks since October 2023, resulting in over 200 charges in New South Wales alone.
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36% Bias Score
DNA Evidence Solves 1978 Cold Case Murder in Germany
A 70-year-old American man has been charged with the 1978 murder of an 18-year-old woman in Unterfranken, Germany, after DNA evidence found on the victim's clothing linked him to the crime; the suspect, a former US soldier, was arrested in Nebraska in 2023.
DNA Evidence Solves 1978 Cold Case Murder in Germany
A 70-year-old American man has been charged with the 1978 murder of an 18-year-old woman in Unterfranken, Germany, after DNA evidence found on the victim's clothing linked him to the crime; the suspect, a former US soldier, was arrested in Nebraska in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
Canada's Primary Care Deficit: Lessons from Denmark and the Netherlands
Compared to Canada's 83% access rate, Denmark (98%) and the Netherlands (96%) show drastically higher primary care access; Dr. Tara Kiran's study reveals that these countries prioritize patient agency, transparency, and primary care as the cornerstone of their systems, highlighting areas for Canadia...
Canada's Primary Care Deficit: Lessons from Denmark and the Netherlands
Compared to Canada's 83% access rate, Denmark (98%) and the Netherlands (96%) show drastically higher primary care access; Dr. Tara Kiran's study reveals that these countries prioritize patient agency, transparency, and primary care as the cornerstone of their systems, highlighting areas for Canadia...
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56% Bias Score
Global Equities Rise on Easing Trade Fears and Earnings
Global shares rose in a modest relief rally on February 2, 2024, as trade war fears eased and corporate earnings were released; major indexes opened higher in North America, Europe, and Asia, with energy shares and specific company results like those of BCE Inc., Bombardier Inc., and Lightspeed Comm...
Global Equities Rise on Easing Trade Fears and Earnings
Global shares rose in a modest relief rally on February 2, 2024, as trade war fears eased and corporate earnings were released; major indexes opened higher in North America, Europe, and Asia, with energy shares and specific company results like those of BCE Inc., Bombardier Inc., and Lightspeed Comm...
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44% Bias Score
Turkey Earthquake: Two Years On, Survivors Still Struggle
Two years after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated southern Turkey, killing over 53,000 and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless, survivors like 51-year-old Omar Aydin still live in temporary containers, struggling with economic hardship and the psychological trauma of the disaster.
Turkey Earthquake: Two Years On, Survivors Still Struggle
Two years after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated southern Turkey, killing over 53,000 and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless, survivors like 51-year-old Omar Aydin still live in temporary containers, struggling with economic hardship and the psychological trauma of the disaster.
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24% Bias Score
BoE Cuts Interest Rate to 4.5%, Balancing Inflation and Growth Concerns
The Bank of England lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5% on Thursday, its third cut since August 2024, reflecting progress in curbing inflation but acknowledging persistent price pressures and a sluggish UK economy; two members of the Monetary Policy Committee advocated fo...
BoE Cuts Interest Rate to 4.5%, Balancing Inflation and Growth Concerns
The Bank of England lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5% on Thursday, its third cut since August 2024, reflecting progress in curbing inflation but acknowledging persistent price pressures and a sluggish UK economy; two members of the Monetary Policy Committee advocated fo...
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24% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Backfire: Higher Prices, Political Risk
President Trump's imposition of tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China has resulted in higher prices for American consumers, contradicting his campaign promise to lower costs; this is causing a potential political backlash as the economic effects hurt his approval ratings.
Trump's Tariffs Backfire: Higher Prices, Political Risk
President Trump's imposition of tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China has resulted in higher prices for American consumers, contradicting his campaign promise to lower costs; this is causing a potential political backlash as the economic effects hurt his approval ratings.
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48% Bias Score
French Agency Warns of Severe Health Risks from Vaping Synthetic Cannabinoids
The French health agency warns of severe health risks associated with vaping synthetic cannabinoids, like PTC and Buddha Blue, among adolescents, citing 215 cases (including one death) in 2021-2022 and 139 in 2023-2024, with half being severe cases, and urging for vigilance and immediate medical att...
French Agency Warns of Severe Health Risks from Vaping Synthetic Cannabinoids
The French health agency warns of severe health risks associated with vaping synthetic cannabinoids, like PTC and Buddha Blue, among adolescents, citing 215 cases (including one death) in 2021-2022 and 139 in 2023-2024, with half being severe cases, and urging for vigilance and immediate medical att...
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56% Bias Score
CSU Rejects AfD, Blames SPD/Greens for Rise, Proposes Stricter Border Controls
In response to recent Bundestag votes on migration, the CSU's election appeal strongly rejects the AfD, blaming the SPD and Greens for its rise and proposing a 'de facto entry ban' via strengthened border controls and deportations, alongside other domestic and economic policies.
CSU Rejects AfD, Blames SPD/Greens for Rise, Proposes Stricter Border Controls
In response to recent Bundestag votes on migration, the CSU's election appeal strongly rejects the AfD, blaming the SPD and Greens for its rise and proposing a 'de facto entry ban' via strengthened border controls and deportations, alongside other domestic and economic policies.
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56% Bias Score
Merkel Criticizes Merz's Openness to AfD Votes on Migration
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel defended her criticism of CDU leader Friedrich Merz's willingness to consider AfD votes on migration policy, stating it was 'wrong' to enable an AfD-backed majority in the Bundestag; Merkel emphasized the need to avoid cooperation with the AfD while acknowledgi...
Merkel Criticizes Merz's Openness to AfD Votes on Migration
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel defended her criticism of CDU leader Friedrich Merz's willingness to consider AfD votes on migration policy, stating it was 'wrong' to enable an AfD-backed majority in the Bundestag; Merkel emphasized the need to avoid cooperation with the AfD while acknowledgi...
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40% Bias Score