February 2025
March 2025
Germany's Severe Air Pollution: 50% of Berlin's Feinstaub from Poland
Due to a high-pressure system over Northern Europe, Germany is experiencing severely poor air quality with Feinstaub levels exceeding 50 micrograms per cubic meter at 19 stations; the Umweltbundesamt recommends avoiding strenuous outdoor activities, with approximately 50 percent of Berlin's Feinstau...
Germany's Severe Air Pollution: 50% of Berlin's Feinstaub from Poland
Due to a high-pressure system over Northern Europe, Germany is experiencing severely poor air quality with Feinstaub levels exceeding 50 micrograms per cubic meter at 19 stations; the Umweltbundesamt recommends avoiding strenuous outdoor activities, with approximately 50 percent of Berlin's Feinstau...
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40% Bias Score
NASA CubeSat Reveals Two New Radiation Belts After Major Solar Storm
A revived NASA CubeSat discovered two new radiation belts within Earth's magnetosphere after a major solar storm in May 2024; one belt, rich in protons, may persist, altering our understanding of Earth's response to solar events.
NASA CubeSat Reveals Two New Radiation Belts After Major Solar Storm
A revived NASA CubeSat discovered two new radiation belts within Earth's magnetosphere after a major solar storm in May 2024; one belt, rich in protons, may persist, altering our understanding of Earth's response to solar events.
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24% Bias Score
Asteroid 2024 YR4: 2.1% Chance of Earth Impact in 2032
Asteroid 2024 YR4, discovered late 2024 by ATLAS in Chile, now has a 2.1% chance of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032, prompting emergency observations by the James Webb telescope and the formation of a Chinese planetary defense team.
Asteroid 2024 YR4: 2.1% Chance of Earth Impact in 2032
Asteroid 2024 YR4, discovered late 2024 by ATLAS in Chile, now has a 2.1% chance of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032, prompting emergency observations by the James Webb telescope and the formation of a Chinese planetary defense team.
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40% Bias Score
Google Dismantles DEI Initiatives, Removes AI Weapons Pledge
Google ended its diversity and inclusion programs and removed its pledge against developing AI for weapons and surveillance, citing compliance with government regulations and the need to participate in geopolitical discussions, prompting employee concerns and raising questions about ethical implicat...
Google Dismantles DEI Initiatives, Removes AI Weapons Pledge
Google ended its diversity and inclusion programs and removed its pledge against developing AI for weapons and surveillance, citing compliance with government regulations and the need to participate in geopolitical discussions, prompting employee concerns and raising questions about ethical implicat...
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48% Bias Score
Stake.com Loses UK License Amid Regulatory Concerns
Stake.com, Everton Football Club's sponsor, will lose its UK license by March 11th due to regulatory concerns over its promotions, including one featuring porn actor Bonnie Blue, and previous investigations into cryptocurrency gambling and controversial promotions.
Stake.com Loses UK License Amid Regulatory Concerns
Stake.com, Everton Football Club's sponsor, will lose its UK license by March 11th due to regulatory concerns over its promotions, including one featuring porn actor Bonnie Blue, and previous investigations into cryptocurrency gambling and controversial promotions.
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52% Bias Score
Prevent Scheme Failed to Adequately Address Radicalization of David Amess's Murderer
A review found that the Prevent scheme made critical errors in handling Ali Harbi Ali, who murdered Conservative MP David Amess in 2021, prematurely closing his case after only one meeting despite concerns about violent Islamism; the review highlighted inadequate risk assessment and poor record-keep...
Prevent Scheme Failed to Adequately Address Radicalization of David Amess's Murderer
A review found that the Prevent scheme made critical errors in handling Ali Harbi Ali, who murdered Conservative MP David Amess in 2021, prematurely closing his case after only one meeting despite concerns about violent Islamism; the review highlighted inadequate risk assessment and poor record-keep...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Administration Accuses Judges of "Constitutional Crisis" Amidst Legal Challenges
The Trump administration, facing over 50 lawsuits challenging its sweeping cuts to the federal workforce and spending, has accused judges of being "judicial activists" and creating a "constitutional crisis", while vowing to pursue all legal remedies to overturn the rulings.
Trump Administration Accuses Judges of "Constitutional Crisis" Amidst Legal Challenges
The Trump administration, facing over 50 lawsuits challenging its sweeping cuts to the federal workforce and spending, has accused judges of being "judicial activists" and creating a "constitutional crisis", while vowing to pursue all legal remedies to overturn the rulings.
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72% Bias Score
Mexico: 2024 Surge in Journalist Killings
In 2024, Mexico saw a surge in journalist killings, reaching five deaths—the highest in Latin America—compared to two in 2023, largely attributed to drug cartels and impunity; this follows a period of relative calm before the June 2024 elections.
Mexico: 2024 Surge in Journalist Killings
In 2024, Mexico saw a surge in journalist killings, reaching five deaths—the highest in Latin America—compared to two in 2023, largely attributed to drug cartels and impunity; this follows a period of relative calm before the June 2024 elections.
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36% Bias Score
German Coalition Collapse Exposes €25 Billion Budget Crisis
Germany's 2025 budget deficit of €25 billion caused the collapse of its governing coalition in November 2024, creating a fiscal crisis ahead of the February 23rd elections; disagreements center on amending Article 115, the debt limit, reflecting different priorities among political parties.
German Coalition Collapse Exposes €25 Billion Budget Crisis
Germany's 2025 budget deficit of €25 billion caused the collapse of its governing coalition in November 2024, creating a fiscal crisis ahead of the February 23rd elections; disagreements center on amending Article 115, the debt limit, reflecting different priorities among political parties.
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44% Bias Score
MI5 Found to Have Provided False Evidence to Courts
A UK High Court judge found MI5 gave false evidence to three courts regarding a neo-Nazi agent, prompting two inquiries and an apology from MI5's director general; the case stems from a BBC investigation into the agent's alleged abuse of his partner, who claims he used his MI5 status to evade accoun...
MI5 Found to Have Provided False Evidence to Courts
A UK High Court judge found MI5 gave false evidence to three courts regarding a neo-Nazi agent, prompting two inquiries and an apology from MI5's director general; the case stems from a BBC investigation into the agent's alleged abuse of his partner, who claims he used his MI5 status to evade accoun...
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44% Bias Score
New York Reports Fourth US Case of Less Lethal Monkeypox Strain
New York State confirmed a clade Ib monkeypox case, the fourth in the US since November 15, raising concerns despite its low fatality rate and lack of community spread, unlike the ongoing clade II outbreak.
New York Reports Fourth US Case of Less Lethal Monkeypox Strain
New York State confirmed a clade Ib monkeypox case, the fourth in the US since November 15, raising concerns despite its low fatality rate and lack of community spread, unlike the ongoing clade II outbreak.
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48% Bias Score
Kevin Spacey Faces New Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Actor Kevin Spacey faces a new sexual abuse lawsuit filed by Ruari Cannon at the High Court, alongside claims against two Old Vic Theatre organizations, eighteen months after his acquittal on prior sexual offense charges.
Kevin Spacey Faces New Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Actor Kevin Spacey faces a new sexual abuse lawsuit filed by Ruari Cannon at the High Court, alongside claims against two Old Vic Theatre organizations, eighteen months after his acquittal on prior sexual offense charges.
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56% Bias Score