February 2025
March 2025
Federal Lawsuit Challenges New York's Immigrant Driver's License Law
The U.S. Department of Justice sued New York State on Wednesday over its 2019 law allowing immigrants to obtain driver's licenses regardless of legal status, challenging a similar law in 19 other states and the District of Columbia.
Federal Lawsuit Challenges New York's Immigrant Driver's License Law
The U.S. Department of Justice sued New York State on Wednesday over its 2019 law allowing immigrants to obtain driver's licenses regardless of legal status, challenging a similar law in 19 other states and the District of Columbia.
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52% Bias Score
Austrian Coalition Talks Collapse, Leaving Country in Political Limbo
Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl failed to form a coalition government after his Freedom Party's September election victory, leaving the country in political uncertainty due to disagreements with the conservative Austrian People's Party over the interior ministry and foreign policy, particula...
Austrian Coalition Talks Collapse, Leaving Country in Political Limbo
Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl failed to form a coalition government after his Freedom Party's September election victory, leaving the country in political uncertainty due to disagreements with the conservative Austrian People's Party over the interior ministry and foreign policy, particula...
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44% Bias Score
Kramatorsk Residents Return to Frontline City Despite War
Thousands are returning to Kramatorsk, Ukraine, a city 20 kilometers from the frontline, driven by financial difficulties and emotional ties to their homes, despite the ongoing war and official evacuations.
Kramatorsk Residents Return to Frontline City Despite War
Thousands are returning to Kramatorsk, Ukraine, a city 20 kilometers from the frontline, driven by financial difficulties and emotional ties to their homes, despite the ongoing war and official evacuations.
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36% Bias Score
Trump and Putin Agree to Begin Ukraine Negotiations
Former U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin by phone on Wednesday, agreeing to begin negotiations to end the war in Ukraine; Ukraine's President Zelensky emphasized that any negotiations must include Ukraine, and a proposed land swap was rejected by the Kremlin.
Trump and Putin Agree to Begin Ukraine Negotiations
Former U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin by phone on Wednesday, agreeing to begin negotiations to end the war in Ukraine; Ukraine's President Zelensky emphasized that any negotiations must include Ukraine, and a proposed land swap was rejected by the Kremlin.
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52% Bias Score
AGOA Renewal Crucial for Kenyan Clothing Exporter, Threatening 150,000 Livelihoods
United Aryan, a Kenyan clothing exporter employing 10,000 and supporting 150,000 others, faces closure unless President Trump renews the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by September, which allows duty-free access to the US market for its 8 million jeans and other products.
AGOA Renewal Crucial for Kenyan Clothing Exporter, Threatening 150,000 Livelihoods
United Aryan, a Kenyan clothing exporter employing 10,000 and supporting 150,000 others, faces closure unless President Trump renews the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by September, which allows duty-free access to the US market for its 8 million jeans and other products.
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48% Bias Score
Tehran Protest Met with Arrests on Anniversary of House Arrests
A planned protest outside Tehran University on February 11, 2024, to mark the 14th anniversary of the house arrest of Iranian opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi, Zahra Rahnavard, and Mehdi Karoubi, was met with a heavy security presence, resulting in multiple arrests of organizers and protesters...
Tehran Protest Met with Arrests on Anniversary of House Arrests
A planned protest outside Tehran University on February 11, 2024, to mark the 14th anniversary of the house arrest of Iranian opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi, Zahra Rahnavard, and Mehdi Karoubi, was met with a heavy security presence, resulting in multiple arrests of organizers and protesters...
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48% Bias Score
Senate to Confirm Vaccine-Skeptic Kennedy as Health Secretary Amidst Funding Cuts
The Senate is poised to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the nation's health secretary, overseeing a $1.7 trillion budget, despite his controversial anti-vaccine stance and amidst a broader federal government restructuring impacting public health funding.
Senate to Confirm Vaccine-Skeptic Kennedy as Health Secretary Amidst Funding Cuts
The Senate is poised to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the nation's health secretary, overseeing a $1.7 trillion budget, despite his controversial anti-vaccine stance and amidst a broader federal government restructuring impacting public health funding.
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64% Bias Score
Stockholm School Shooting Prompts Nationwide Safety Measures
A mass shooting at the Risbergska adult education center in Stockholm, Sweden, on Wednesday resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, prompting all schools to create new safety plans and highlighting concerns for immigrant communities.
Stockholm School Shooting Prompts Nationwide Safety Measures
A mass shooting at the Risbergska adult education center in Stockholm, Sweden, on Wednesday resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, prompting all schools to create new safety plans and highlighting concerns for immigrant communities.
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24% Bias Score
Ukrainian Counteroffensive Slows Russian Advance Near Pokrovsk
Amidst fewer overall Russian attacks, the Ukrainian army is actively countering Russian forces near Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, where Russia suffered 15,000 casualties in January 2025 according to Ukraine's General Staff, while simultaneously attempting to encircle the city and cut off its supply line...
Ukrainian Counteroffensive Slows Russian Advance Near Pokrovsk
Amidst fewer overall Russian attacks, the Ukrainian army is actively countering Russian forces near Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, where Russia suffered 15,000 casualties in January 2025 according to Ukraine's General Staff, while simultaneously attempting to encircle the city and cut off its supply line...
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44% Bias Score
Bayern Wins First Leg; New Champions League Format Creates Upsets
Bayern Munich defeated Celtic 2-1 in their Champions League playoff first leg, while AC Milan, Atalanta, and Monaco all suffered first-leg losses, highlighting the impact of the new 36-team format that placed several recent Champions League winners into the playoffs.
Bayern Wins First Leg; New Champions League Format Creates Upsets
Bayern Munich defeated Celtic 2-1 in their Champions League playoff first leg, while AC Milan, Atalanta, and Monaco all suffered first-leg losses, highlighting the impact of the new 36-team format that placed several recent Champions League winners into the playoffs.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Halts US Aid to South Africa Over Land Reform Law
President Trump ended all US aid to South Africa because of its new land reform law, which he claims violates the human rights of the white minority; the law allows the government to seize land without compensation in specific circumstances.
Trump Halts US Aid to South Africa Over Land Reform Law
President Trump ended all US aid to South Africa because of its new land reform law, which he claims violates the human rights of the white minority; the law allows the government to seize land without compensation in specific circumstances.
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64% Bias Score
Cannabis Use Linked to Near Tripling of Schizophrenia Cases in Canada
A Canadian study analyzing 13.5 million medical records from 2006-2022 found that the proportion of new schizophrenia cases linked to cannabis use nearly tripled since legalization, rising to 10.3% overall and nearly 19% among young men (19-24 years old).
Cannabis Use Linked to Near Tripling of Schizophrenia Cases in Canada
A Canadian study analyzing 13.5 million medical records from 2006-2022 found that the proportion of new schizophrenia cases linked to cannabis use nearly tripled since legalization, rising to 10.3% overall and nearly 19% among young men (19-24 years old).
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40% Bias Score