February 2025
March 2025
Judge Blocks Trump's Attempt to Put Thousands of USAID Staffers on Leave
A federal judge on Friday blocked President Trump's attempt to put thousands of USAID employees on paid leave, as the Trump administration prepares to lay off nearly all of the agency's staff, citing concerns about alignment with U.S. foreign policy and alleged mismanagement; the move comes after re...
Judge Blocks Trump's Attempt to Put Thousands of USAID Staffers on Leave
A federal judge on Friday blocked President Trump's attempt to put thousands of USAID employees on paid leave, as the Trump administration prepares to lay off nearly all of the agency's staff, citing concerns about alignment with U.S. foreign policy and alleged mismanagement; the move comes after re...
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52% Bias Score
Big Tech's \$367 Billion AI Gamble: Defying DeepSeek's Challenge
Big Tech's four leading companies are increasing AI-related capital expenditures to over \$315 billion this year, exceeding previous commitments, despite the emergence of China's DeepSeek AI lab, and are projected to reach \$367 billion by 2026, driven by competition and high demand, although moneti...
Big Tech's \$367 Billion AI Gamble: Defying DeepSeek's Challenge
Big Tech's four leading companies are increasing AI-related capital expenditures to over \$315 billion this year, exceeding previous commitments, despite the emergence of China's DeepSeek AI lab, and are projected to reach \$367 billion by 2026, driven by competition and high demand, although moneti...
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48% Bias Score
USAID Shutdown: Halted Aid, Jobless Staff, and Families Facing Homelessness
The Trump administration's restructuring of USAID, led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, has completely halted all humanitarian aid programs worldwide, leaving staff jobless and partners without funding, despite Secretary Rubio's waivers; many employees and their families face home...
USAID Shutdown: Halted Aid, Jobless Staff, and Families Facing Homelessness
The Trump administration's restructuring of USAID, led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, has completely halted all humanitarian aid programs worldwide, leaving staff jobless and partners without funding, despite Secretary Rubio's waivers; many employees and their families face home...
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64% Bias Score
Trump's New Tariff Announcement Shakes Financial Markets
President Trump announced potential reciprocal tariffs next week, causing the Dow Jones to fall 400 points (0.9%) Friday, after temporarily delaying 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and restoring a duty-free exemption for packages under $800 from China.
Trump's New Tariff Announcement Shakes Financial Markets
President Trump announced potential reciprocal tariffs next week, causing the Dow Jones to fall 400 points (0.9%) Friday, after temporarily delaying 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and restoring a duty-free exemption for packages under $800 from China.
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52% Bias Score
Fear of Deportation Disrupts US Classrooms
Fear of immigration enforcement actions is causing significant anxiety among students and parents in US schools, impacting attendance and requiring educators to prioritize student safety and reassurance, while some states actively oppose federal efforts.
Fear of Deportation Disrupts US Classrooms
Fear of immigration enforcement actions is causing significant anxiety among students and parents in US schools, impacting attendance and requiring educators to prioritize student safety and reassurance, while some states actively oppose federal efforts.
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44% Bias Score
Baltic States Sever Ties with Russian Power Grid
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are disconnecting from Russia's electricity grid this weekend, a move that officials say will remove Russia's ability to use the electricity system as a tool of geopolitical blackmail, culminating over a decade of effort to reduce energy dependence.
Baltic States Sever Ties with Russian Power Grid
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are disconnecting from Russia's electricity grid this weekend, a move that officials say will remove Russia's ability to use the electricity system as a tool of geopolitical blackmail, culminating over a decade of effort to reduce energy dependence.
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56% Bias Score
Musk's DOGE Strategy: Echoes of Twitter Chaos
Elon Musk's leadership at the Department of Government Efficiency has resulted in immediate legal challenges, mirroring his controversial cost-cutting and staff reduction strategies at Twitter; experts predict widespread chaos and legal battles, while the long-term impact on government services rema...
Musk's DOGE Strategy: Echoes of Twitter Chaos
Elon Musk's leadership at the Department of Government Efficiency has resulted in immediate legal challenges, mirroring his controversial cost-cutting and staff reduction strategies at Twitter; experts predict widespread chaos and legal battles, while the long-term impact on government services rema...
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56% Bias Score
Ukraine Recaptured Territory in Kursk Oblast After Failed Russian-North Korean Counteroffensive
A 20,000-strong Ukrainian force invaded Russia's Kursk Oblast in August 2024, drawing Russian forces away from the eastern front. A subsequent 60,000-strong Russian-North Korean counterattack failed, losing a third of its personnel, allowing the Ukrainians to recapture territory in February 2025.
Ukraine Recaptured Territory in Kursk Oblast After Failed Russian-North Korean Counteroffensive
A 20,000-strong Ukrainian force invaded Russia's Kursk Oblast in August 2024, drawing Russian forces away from the eastern front. A subsequent 60,000-strong Russian-North Korean counterattack failed, losing a third of its personnel, allowing the Ukrainians to recapture territory in February 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Plan to Lay Off 2,000+ USAID Employees
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to place over 2,000 USAID employees on leave, citing irreparable harm to employee-employer relations, after two unions sued, alleging unconstitutional actions to dismantle the agency without congressional authorization.
Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Plan to Lay Off 2,000+ USAID Employees
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to place over 2,000 USAID employees on leave, citing irreparable harm to employee-employer relations, after two unions sued, alleging unconstitutional actions to dismantle the agency without congressional authorization.
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40% Bias Score
US Sanctions on ICC Following Netanyahu Arrest Warrants
The Trump administration imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, creating a diplomatic challenge for the Netherlands and raising concerns about the impact on ICC staff.
US Sanctions on ICC Following Netanyahu Arrest Warrants
The Trump administration imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, creating a diplomatic challenge for the Netherlands and raising concerns about the impact on ICC staff.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Reciprocal Tariff Announcement Shakes US Financial Markets
President Trump announced Friday that he will announce new reciprocal tariffs next week, causing the Dow Jones Industrial Average to fall 400 points, or 0.9%, after a week of relative market calm following the implementation of 10% tariffs on China and a delay of 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada.
Trump's Reciprocal Tariff Announcement Shakes US Financial Markets
President Trump announced Friday that he will announce new reciprocal tariffs next week, causing the Dow Jones Industrial Average to fall 400 points, or 0.9%, after a week of relative market calm following the implementation of 10% tariffs on China and a delay of 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada.
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52% Bias Score
North Korean Troops Return to Ukraine Front Lines
Ukrainian President Zelensky announced on Friday that North Korean troops have returned to the front lines in Russia's Kursk region, launching new assaults; he claims hundreds of Russian and North Korean soldiers have been killed, following reports of heavy North Korean losses last month which led t...
North Korean Troops Return to Ukraine Front Lines
Ukrainian President Zelensky announced on Friday that North Korean troops have returned to the front lines in Russia's Kursk region, launching new assaults; he claims hundreds of Russian and North Korean soldiers have been killed, following reports of heavy North Korean losses last month which led t...
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40% Bias Score