February 2025
March 2025
130 Arrested in Major Blow to Sicilian Mafia
On Tuesday, Italian police arrested 130 people in Palermo for various crimes, including drug trafficking and extortion, demonstrating the continued power of the Sicilian Mafia, Cosa Nostra, despite past setbacks and the rise of the Calabrian 'Ndrangheta.
130 Arrested in Major Blow to Sicilian Mafia
On Tuesday, Italian police arrested 130 people in Palermo for various crimes, including drug trafficking and extortion, demonstrating the continued power of the Sicilian Mafia, Cosa Nostra, despite past setbacks and the rise of the Calabrian 'Ndrangheta.
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36% Bias Score
CATL Seeks \$5 Billion in Hong Kong Listing Amid Geopolitical Headwinds
China's Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) seeks to raise at least \$5 billion in a Hong Kong secondary listing to fund global expansion, particularly in Europe, despite facing geopolitical challenges including US tariffs and a Pentagon blacklist.
CATL Seeks \$5 Billion in Hong Kong Listing Amid Geopolitical Headwinds
China's Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) seeks to raise at least \$5 billion in a Hong Kong secondary listing to fund global expansion, particularly in Europe, despite facing geopolitical challenges including US tariffs and a Pentagon blacklist.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Expands Musk's Authority to Cut US Federal Workforce Amidst Criticism
President Trump signed an executive order giving Elon Musk's Department of Governmental Efficiency more power to cut the federal workforce, a move opposed by Democrats who cite concerns about transparency and potential conflicts of interest, despite a CBS News poll showing majority American support.
Trump Expands Musk's Authority to Cut US Federal Workforce Amidst Criticism
President Trump signed an executive order giving Elon Musk's Department of Governmental Efficiency more power to cut the federal workforce, a move opposed by Democrats who cite concerns about transparency and potential conflicts of interest, despite a CBS News poll showing majority American support.
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64% Bias Score
South Carolina Supreme Court to Decide on Six-Week Abortion Ban
South Carolina's Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on a 2023 law banning abortions after six weeks, with Planned Parenthood challenging the definition of fetal cardiac activity, arguing it should be closer to nine or ten weeks based on when a heart actually forms; the court's decision will...
South Carolina Supreme Court to Decide on Six-Week Abortion Ban
South Carolina's Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on a 2023 law banning abortions after six weeks, with Planned Parenthood challenging the definition of fetal cardiac activity, arguing it should be closer to nine or ten weeks based on when a heart actually forms; the court's decision will...
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52% Bias Score
Majority of Europeans View US as "Necessary Partner," Not "Ally," ECFR Poll Finds
A new poll by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) reveals that a majority of Europeans (50%) view the US as a "necessary partner" rather than an "ally," highlighting the impact of trade friction and diverging opinions on Donald Trump. The survey, conducted across 14 countries with 18,50...
Majority of Europeans View US as "Necessary Partner," Not "Ally," ECFR Poll Finds
A new poll by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) reveals that a majority of Europeans (50%) view the US as a "necessary partner" rather than an "ally," highlighting the impact of trade friction and diverging opinions on Donald Trump. The survey, conducted across 14 countries with 18,50...
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44% Bias Score
Majority of Europeans View US as 'Necessary Partner,' Not 'Ally': ECFR Poll
An ECFR poll of 18,507 Europeans across 14 countries reveals that most view the US as a 'necessary partner' rather than an 'ally', reflecting friction with the Trump administration; opinions on Trump's impact on peace and the EU's future vary widely.
Majority of Europeans View US as 'Necessary Partner,' Not 'Ally': ECFR Poll
An ECFR poll of 18,507 Europeans across 14 countries reveals that most view the US as a 'necessary partner' rather than an 'ally', reflecting friction with the Trump administration; opinions on Trump's impact on peace and the EU's future vary widely.
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32% Bias Score
Main Suspect Confesses in Murder of 11-Year-Old Girl in France
On February 12th, the main suspect in the murder of 11-year-old Louise, who disappeared Friday near her Essonne middle school, confessed; his DNA was found on the victim. Three others were arrested for failing to report the crime.
Main Suspect Confesses in Murder of 11-Year-Old Girl in France
On February 12th, the main suspect in the murder of 11-year-old Louise, who disappeared Friday near her Essonne middle school, confessed; his DNA was found on the victim. Three others were arrested for failing to report the crime.
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44% Bias Score
Modi Seeks to Navigate Trade Tensions During Washington Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington aims to strengthen ties with President Trump despite trade tensions and concerns over tariffs; India has already made concessions, lowering tariffs on some U.S. products and facilitating the return of migrants, while also seeking to increase defense...
Modi Seeks to Navigate Trade Tensions During Washington Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington aims to strengthen ties with President Trump despite trade tensions and concerns over tariffs; India has already made concessions, lowering tariffs on some U.S. products and facilitating the return of migrants, while also seeking to increase defense...
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44% Bias Score
Paris AI Summit Reveals Geopolitical Divisions Over Regulation
A Paris summit on AI, attended by 60 countries, produced a declaration promoting open, inclusive, and ethical AI development, but the US and UK declined to sign, highlighting conflicting national interests and approaches to regulation.
Paris AI Summit Reveals Geopolitical Divisions Over Regulation
A Paris summit on AI, attended by 60 countries, produced a declaration promoting open, inclusive, and ethical AI development, but the US and UK declined to sign, highlighting conflicting national interests and approaches to regulation.
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52% Bias Score
US Airstrike Kills 14 Daesh Members in Puntland
A US-Somali airstrike on February 1st, 2025, killed approximately 14 Daesh members in Puntland's Cal Miskaad mountains, including a key financier, Ahmed Maeleninine, responsible for sending fighters to the US and Europe, following President Trump's authorization and in support of Puntland's ongoing ...
US Airstrike Kills 14 Daesh Members in Puntland
A US-Somali airstrike on February 1st, 2025, killed approximately 14 Daesh members in Puntland's Cal Miskaad mountains, including a key financier, Ahmed Maeleninine, responsible for sending fighters to the US and Europe, following President Trump's authorization and in support of Puntland's ongoing ...
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36% Bias Score
Europe Views U.S. as 'Necessary Partner,' Not 'Ally': ECFR Survey
A new ECFR survey shows most Europeans view the U.S. as a 'necessary partner' rather than an 'ally', with opinions on Trump's reelection impact on global peace varying widely across the EU; significant divisions also exist regarding the EU's power and future.
Europe Views U.S. as 'Necessary Partner,' Not 'Ally': ECFR Survey
A new ECFR survey shows most Europeans view the U.S. as a 'necessary partner' rather than an 'ally', with opinions on Trump's reelection impact on global peace varying widely across the EU; significant divisions also exist regarding the EU's power and future.
Progress
40% Bias Score
FGM in Europe: 600,000 Women Affected
An estimated 600,000 women and girls in Europe have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM), a practice continuing despite legal prohibitions and efforts to combat it; the issue requires addressing deeply rooted cultural beliefs and providing support for survivors.
FGM in Europe: 600,000 Women Affected
An estimated 600,000 women and girls in Europe have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM), a practice continuing despite legal prohibitions and efforts to combat it; the issue requires addressing deeply rooted cultural beliefs and providing support for survivors.
Progress
40% Bias Score