February 2025
March 2025
Record-Breaking US Flu Season Exceeds Early 2000s Levels
The 2024-2025 US flu season has surpassed records, with nearly 50,000 hospitalizations and 10 children's deaths reported in one week; 43 states report high or very high flu activity, and low vaccination rates are a possible factor; this situation caused school closures in multiple states.
Record-Breaking US Flu Season Exceeds Early 2000s Levels
The 2024-2025 US flu season has surpassed records, with nearly 50,000 hospitalizations and 10 children's deaths reported in one week; 43 states report high or very high flu activity, and low vaccination rates are a possible factor; this situation caused school closures in multiple states.
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24% Bias Score
Trump Revokes Security Clearances of Democrats and Biden
President Donald Trump revoked the security clearances of several Democrats, including former Secretary of State Antony Blinken and New York officials Alvin Bragg and Letitia James, and former President Biden, citing concerns about Biden's mental fitness and handling of classified documents as detai...
Trump Revokes Security Clearances of Democrats and Biden
President Donald Trump revoked the security clearances of several Democrats, including former Secretary of State Antony Blinken and New York officials Alvin Bragg and Letitia James, and former President Biden, citing concerns about Biden's mental fitness and handling of classified documents as detai...
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56% Bias Score
Secret Service Unveils $2 Million Super Bowl Recruitment Ad
The US Secret Service commissioned a $2 million Super Bowl recruitment ad from Michael Bay, airing during the pregame show to address critical staffing shortages and low morale, showcasing its role in protecting national leaders.
Secret Service Unveils $2 Million Super Bowl Recruitment Ad
The US Secret Service commissioned a $2 million Super Bowl recruitment ad from Michael Bay, airing during the pregame show to address critical staffing shortages and low morale, showcasing its role in protecting national leaders.
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40% Bias Score
France's High Breast Cancer Rate: Beyond Detection
France reports the world's highest breast cancer incidence in 2022, with mortality exceeding comparable nations by 10-50%, despite advanced healthcare; a 50% increase in cases since 1990 surpasses population growth, indicating additional risk factors beyond individual lifestyle choices.
France's High Breast Cancer Rate: Beyond Detection
France reports the world's highest breast cancer incidence in 2022, with mortality exceeding comparable nations by 10-50%, despite advanced healthcare; a 50% increase in cases since 1990 surpasses population growth, indicating additional risk factors beyond individual lifestyle choices.
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56% Bias Score
Trial Begins for Afghan Man Accused of Killing German Police Officer
A 25-year-old Afghan man is on trial in Stuttgart for the May 31, 2023 murder of a police officer and attempted murder of five others in Mannheim, Germany, sparking debate on stricter deportations and police safety.
Trial Begins for Afghan Man Accused of Killing German Police Officer
A 25-year-old Afghan man is on trial in Stuttgart for the May 31, 2023 murder of a police officer and attempted murder of five others in Mannheim, Germany, sparking debate on stricter deportations and police safety.
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48% Bias Score
Scholz and Merz Clash in First German Election Debate
Two weeks before the German election, Chancellor Scholz (SPD) and Union's Merz (CDU) will have their first televised debate on February 12th, on ARD and ZDF, focusing on economic issues, migration, and the Ukraine conflict, with Merz currently leading in polls.
Scholz and Merz Clash in First German Election Debate
Two weeks before the German election, Chancellor Scholz (SPD) and Union's Merz (CDU) will have their first televised debate on February 12th, on ARD and ZDF, focusing on economic issues, migration, and the Ukraine conflict, with Merz currently leading in polls.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's January 6 Pardons: Judicial Bias and the Question of Fair Trials
President Trump pardoned all individuals prosecuted for the January 6, 2021, events, prompting criticism. However, defense attorneys widely recommended bench trials due to perceived anti-Trump bias in the Washington D.C. jury pool, raising questions about the fairness of the trials and the legitimac...
Trump's January 6 Pardons: Judicial Bias and the Question of Fair Trials
President Trump pardoned all individuals prosecuted for the January 6, 2021, events, prompting criticism. However, defense attorneys widely recommended bench trials due to perceived anti-Trump bias in the Washington D.C. jury pool, raising questions about the fairness of the trials and the legitimac...
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60% Bias Score
OMB Director Vought Takes Over as Acting Head of CFPB Amidst Government Consolidation
Russell Vought, OMB Director, replaced Scott Bessent as the acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Friday, amid the Trump administration's broader efforts to consolidate government agencies and reduce their regulatory power, leading to the CFPB's website and X account bein...
OMB Director Vought Takes Over as Acting Head of CFPB Amidst Government Consolidation
Russell Vought, OMB Director, replaced Scott Bessent as the acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Friday, amid the Trump administration's broader efforts to consolidate government agencies and reduce their regulatory power, leading to the CFPB's website and X account bein...
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68% Bias Score
NIH Caps Indirect Research Costs at 15%, Sparking Outcry and Concerns
The NIH implemented a 15% cap on indirect research costs, saving $4 billion annually, sparking outrage among universities and researchers who warn of potential research paralysis and decreased global competitiveness.
NIH Caps Indirect Research Costs at 15%, Sparking Outcry and Concerns
The NIH implemented a 15% cap on indirect research costs, saving $4 billion annually, sparking outrage among universities and researchers who warn of potential research paralysis and decreased global competitiveness.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Announces New Tariffs, Escalating Global Trade Tensions
President Trump announced on February 7th plans for new tariffs on multiple countries, starting February 10th and 11th, to address the US budget deficit and achieve reciprocal trade, escalating trade tensions globally and potentially impacting countries like Vietnam, which had a record $123 billion ...
Trump Announces New Tariffs, Escalating Global Trade Tensions
President Trump announced on February 7th plans for new tariffs on multiple countries, starting February 10th and 11th, to address the US budget deficit and achieve reciprocal trade, escalating trade tensions globally and potentially impacting countries like Vietnam, which had a record $123 billion ...
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60% Bias Score
Ishiba Confident Japan Can Avoid US Tariffs Due to High Investment
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba believes Japan can avoid higher US tariffs due to its substantial investments and job creation in the US, totaling \$783.3 billion in 2023, and aims to increase investment to \$1 trillion, focusing on sectors like LNG, steel, AI, and autos, to address the trade...
Ishiba Confident Japan Can Avoid US Tariffs Due to High Investment
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba believes Japan can avoid higher US tariffs due to its substantial investments and job creation in the US, totaling \$783.3 billion in 2023, and aims to increase investment to \$1 trillion, focusing on sectors like LNG, steel, AI, and autos, to address the trade...
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40% Bias Score
Hannover's Delayed Restitution of Nazi-Looted Corinth Painting Fuels Controversy
The city of Hannover faces criticism for its handling of a claim by the Levy family for a Lovis Corinth painting, acquired in 1949 from a Nazi-affiliated art collector who obtained pieces from Jewish owners under duress; the city's delayed research publication and alternative interpretation of evide...
Hannover's Delayed Restitution of Nazi-Looted Corinth Painting Fuels Controversy
The city of Hannover faces criticism for its handling of a claim by the Levy family for a Lovis Corinth painting, acquired in 1949 from a Nazi-affiliated art collector who obtained pieces from Jewish owners under duress; the city's delayed research publication and alternative interpretation of evide...
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48% Bias Score