February 2025
March 2025
White House Cancels \$8 Million in Politico Subscriptions Based on False Conspiracy Theory
The White House canceled \$8.2 million in federal subscriptions to Politico after a false social media claim that the news outlet received millions in USAID funding, despite the payments reflecting all federal agency subscriptions to Politico Pro, not a grant or subsidy.
White House Cancels \$8 Million in Politico Subscriptions Based on False Conspiracy Theory
The White House canceled \$8.2 million in federal subscriptions to Politico after a false social media claim that the news outlet received millions in USAID funding, despite the payments reflecting all federal agency subscriptions to Politico Pro, not a grant or subsidy.
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48% Bias Score
CIA Offers Severance Package to Entire Workforce Amidst Trump Administration Restructuring
On Tuesday, the CIA became the first major national security agency to offer a severance package to its entire workforce, allowing employees to leave with eight months of salary and benefits, as part of President Trump's effort to reduce the federal government.
CIA Offers Severance Package to Entire Workforce Amidst Trump Administration Restructuring
On Tuesday, the CIA became the first major national security agency to offer a severance package to its entire workforce, allowing employees to leave with eight months of salary and benefits, as part of President Trump's effort to reduce the federal government.
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48% Bias Score
Bennu Asteroid Impact: Modeling Global Consequences and Ecosystem Response
A new study published in Science Advances models the effects of a Bennu-sized asteroid impacting Earth, predicting a multi-year global winter, significant ecosystem disruption, and potential long-term implications for human populations and food security, with a 1 in 2,700 chance of such an impact oc...
Bennu Asteroid Impact: Modeling Global Consequences and Ecosystem Response
A new study published in Science Advances models the effects of a Bennu-sized asteroid impacting Earth, predicting a multi-year global winter, significant ecosystem disruption, and potential long-term implications for human populations and food security, with a 1 in 2,700 chance of such an impact oc...
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32% Bias Score
Bayrou Survives No-Confidence Vote Amid French Political Crisis
French Prime Minister François Bayrou survived a no-confidence vote on Wednesday after using article 49.3 to pass a controversial 2025 budget plan that includes €30 billion in cuts and €20 billion in tax increases, triggering the vote. The motion failed to garner the 288 votes necessary to topple th...
Bayrou Survives No-Confidence Vote Amid French Political Crisis
French Prime Minister François Bayrou survived a no-confidence vote on Wednesday after using article 49.3 to pass a controversial 2025 budget plan that includes €30 billion in cuts and €20 billion in tax increases, triggering the vote. The motion failed to garner the 288 votes necessary to topple th...
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44% Bias Score
Global Markets Roiled by US Tariffs: AIIB Emphasizes Multilateralism
Economists predict that US tariffs will slow global economic growth and increase inflation; the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) stresses the importance of multilateralism to counteract these effects; the EU threatens retaliation.
Global Markets Roiled by US Tariffs: AIIB Emphasizes Multilateralism
Economists predict that US tariffs will slow global economic growth and increase inflation; the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) stresses the importance of multilateralism to counteract these effects; the EU threatens retaliation.
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40% Bias Score
US-Canada Trade War Threat Sends Shockwaves Through Canadian Economy
The threat of a US-Canada trade war initially sent Canadian stocks and the dollar lower on Monday, but a 30-day tariff pause eased concerns, offering lessons for investors, homebuyers, and mortgage holders about the impact of trade disputes on personal finances.
US-Canada Trade War Threat Sends Shockwaves Through Canadian Economy
The threat of a US-Canada trade war initially sent Canadian stocks and the dollar lower on Monday, but a 30-day tariff pause eased concerns, offering lessons for investors, homebuyers, and mortgage holders about the impact of trade disputes on personal finances.
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32% Bias Score
Ecuador closes borders amid election security concerns
Ecuador's armed forces will close land borders from February 8-10 due to President Daniel Noboa's concerns of destabilization attempts by armed groups, while the CNE rejects accusations of potential electoral fraud, emphasizing the security measures implemented for Sunday's presidential elections.
Ecuador closes borders amid election security concerns
Ecuador's armed forces will close land borders from February 8-10 due to President Daniel Noboa's concerns of destabilization attempts by armed groups, while the CNE rejects accusations of potential electoral fraud, emphasizing the security measures implemented for Sunday's presidential elections.
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32% Bias Score
End of Import Exemption to Hike Prices for Shein and Temu Shoppers
The U.S. is eliminating a decades-old import exemption that allowed packages worth less than \$800 to enter the country tariff-free, resulting in higher prices for consumers who shop on sites like Shein and Temu. This decision has led to a temporary halt in the acceptance of international packages f...
End of Import Exemption to Hike Prices for Shein and Temu Shoppers
The U.S. is eliminating a decades-old import exemption that allowed packages worth less than \$800 to enter the country tariff-free, resulting in higher prices for consumers who shop on sites like Shein and Temu. This decision has led to a temporary halt in the acceptance of international packages f...
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40% Bias Score
US Withdrawal from WHO Raises Funding Concerns
Following US President Donald Trump's order to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2024, which saw the US contribute €920.9 million, the largest amount globally, concerns over future funding arose, prompting a "1 Dollar, 1 World" campaign to make up for the shortfall.
US Withdrawal from WHO Raises Funding Concerns
Following US President Donald Trump's order to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2024, which saw the US contribute €920.9 million, the largest amount globally, concerns over future funding arose, prompting a "1 Dollar, 1 World" campaign to make up for the shortfall.
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40% Bias Score
European Metallurgists Protest Job Losses During Green Transition
European metallurgists protested in Brussels over job security concerns during the green transition, demanding stronger worker protections and reskilling programs in the EU's industrial policy, while citing nearly one million job losses since 2019 and the potential loss of 4.3 million more.
European Metallurgists Protest Job Losses During Green Transition
European metallurgists protested in Brussels over job security concerns during the green transition, demanding stronger worker protections and reskilling programs in the EU's industrial policy, while citing nearly one million job losses since 2019 and the potential loss of 4.3 million more.
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40% Bias Score
US Withdrawal Creates €920.9 Million Funding Gap for WHO
Following Donald Trump's decision, the US withdrew from the WHO in 2024, leaving a €920.9 million funding gap—its largest contributor. A WHO employee launched a "1 dollar, 1 world" campaign to partially offset this loss, raising €67,252.50 to date.
US Withdrawal Creates €920.9 Million Funding Gap for WHO
Following Donald Trump's decision, the US withdrew from the WHO in 2024, leaving a €920.9 million funding gap—its largest contributor. A WHO employee launched a "1 dollar, 1 world" campaign to partially offset this loss, raising €67,252.50 to date.
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48% Bias Score
Qualcomm Beats Q1 Estimates, but Q2 Outlook Dampened by Huawei Licensing Loss
Qualcomm's Q1 fiscal year 2025 results exceeded expectations, with $11.67 billion in sales and $3.41 in adjusted profit per share, exceeding analyst estimates. However, the company anticipates flat Q2 patent licensing revenue due to the end of its Huawei agreement, which analysts estimated contribut...
Qualcomm Beats Q1 Estimates, but Q2 Outlook Dampened by Huawei Licensing Loss
Qualcomm's Q1 fiscal year 2025 results exceeded expectations, with $11.67 billion in sales and $3.41 in adjusted profit per share, exceeding analyst estimates. However, the company anticipates flat Q2 patent licensing revenue due to the end of its Huawei agreement, which analysts estimated contribut...
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32% Bias Score