February 2025
March 2025
Senate Poised to Confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS Secretary
The Senate is expected to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Services Thursday, despite significant Democratic opposition and his controversial anti-vaccine stance; his confirmation was secured after a key Republican Senator switched his vote after receiving assurance...
Senate Poised to Confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS Secretary
The Senate is expected to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Services Thursday, despite significant Democratic opposition and his controversial anti-vaccine stance; his confirmation was secured after a key Republican Senator switched his vote after receiving assurance...
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48% Bias Score
Italy Denies Spyware Use Amidst Investigation into Hacking of Journalists and Activists
The Italian government denies using spyware to target journalists and activists despite a WhatsApp alert revealing at least seven Italian phones were hacked with military-grade surveillance technology from Paragon Solutions; an investigation is underway.
Italy Denies Spyware Use Amidst Investigation into Hacking of Journalists and Activists
The Italian government denies using spyware to target journalists and activists despite a WhatsApp alert revealing at least seven Italian phones were hacked with military-grade surveillance technology from Paragon Solutions; an investigation is underway.
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44% Bias Score
Recording Artists Push for Radio Royalty Payments
Over 300 recording artists, including major stars, are lobbying Congress to pass the American Music Fairness Act, demanding that terrestrial radio stations pay them royalties for playing their music, citing billions of dollars in lost potential revenue while radio stations counter that existing lice...
Recording Artists Push for Radio Royalty Payments
Over 300 recording artists, including major stars, are lobbying Congress to pass the American Music Fairness Act, demanding that terrestrial radio stations pay them royalties for playing their music, citing billions of dollars in lost potential revenue while radio stations counter that existing lice...
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56% Bias Score
Germany Extends Border Controls Amidst Election Debate
Germany extended border controls for six months until September 15th to curb irregular immigration, resulting in 47,000 deportations and a 33% drop in asylum applications since last autumn, sparking debate ahead of the February 23rd federal elections.
Germany Extends Border Controls Amidst Election Debate
Germany extended border controls for six months until September 15th to curb irregular immigration, resulting in 47,000 deportations and a 33% drop in asylum applications since last autumn, sparking debate ahead of the February 23rd federal elections.
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48% Bias Score
Canada Faces Potential U.S. Intelligence Restriction Over Defence Spending
Vincent Rigby, a former national security adviser to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, warned that the U.S. might use intelligence sharing as leverage to pressure Canada into increasing its defence spending to meet NATO's two percent GDP target, a target Canada currently falls short of by 0.63...
Canada Faces Potential U.S. Intelligence Restriction Over Defence Spending
Vincent Rigby, a former national security adviser to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, warned that the U.S. might use intelligence sharing as leverage to pressure Canada into increasing its defence spending to meet NATO's two percent GDP target, a target Canada currently falls short of by 0.63...
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44% Bias Score
Germany Debates Mental Health, Crime Prevention After Deadly Attacks
Germany grapples with preventing violent crime by mentally ill individuals after eight deaths in recent attacks, with projects like PeRiskoP aiming for early identification and improved mental healthcare access, facing challenges like insufficient therapy slots and a rise in schizophrenia among inca...
Germany Debates Mental Health, Crime Prevention After Deadly Attacks
Germany grapples with preventing violent crime by mentally ill individuals after eight deaths in recent attacks, with projects like PeRiskoP aiming for early identification and improved mental healthcare access, facing challenges like insufficient therapy slots and a rise in schizophrenia among inca...
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36% Bias Score
Munich Car Attack Injures at Least 28
In Munich, Germany, a driver injured at least 28 people, including children, in what authorities suspect was an attack near downtown; the 24-year-old Afghan asylum-seeking suspect was apprehended.
Munich Car Attack Injures at Least 28
In Munich, Germany, a driver injured at least 28 people, including children, in what authorities suspect was an attack near downtown; the 24-year-old Afghan asylum-seeking suspect was apprehended.
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36% Bias Score
Hegseth Defends Trump's Ukraine Negotiation Efforts
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth defended Donald Trump's pursuit of negotiations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, stating it was not a betrayal and emphasizing the global desire for a negotiated peace. Trump spoke with both Putin and Zelenskyy, suggesting a potential personal meeting soon.
Hegseth Defends Trump's Ukraine Negotiation Efforts
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth defended Donald Trump's pursuit of negotiations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, stating it was not a betrayal and emphasizing the global desire for a negotiated peace. Trump spoke with both Putin and Zelenskyy, suggesting a potential personal meeting soon.
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52% Bias Score
Transgender Doctor Accused of Fabricating Incident in Workplace Dispute
A transgender doctor in Fife, Dr. Beth Upton, is accused by Nurse Sandie Peggie of fabricating a patient safety incident to retaliate for a conflict over shared changing facilities, leading to an employment tribunal where Dr. Upton denies the accusations and states she is seeking justice.
Transgender Doctor Accused of Fabricating Incident in Workplace Dispute
A transgender doctor in Fife, Dr. Beth Upton, is accused by Nurse Sandie Peggie of fabricating a patient safety incident to retaliate for a conflict over shared changing facilities, leading to an employment tribunal where Dr. Upton denies the accusations and states she is seeking justice.
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60% Bias Score
Pacific Future Energy Cancels Proposed West Coast Refinery Project
Pacific Future Energy cancelled its plan for a West Coast refinery near Kitimat, B.C., designed to process Alberta bitumen for export to Asia, after facing regulatory hurdles and community opposition; the company formally notified the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada in December 2023.
Pacific Future Energy Cancels Proposed West Coast Refinery Project
Pacific Future Energy cancelled its plan for a West Coast refinery near Kitimat, B.C., designed to process Alberta bitumen for export to Asia, after facing regulatory hurdles and community opposition; the company formally notified the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada in December 2023.
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48% Bias Score
NDP Prepares for Potential Snap Election on March 10th
The NDP is preparing for a possible Canadian federal election on March 10th following the Liberal leadership race, prompted by an internal memo and speculation that the Liberals may call an early election after choosing a new leader; the party has nominated candidates for 140 of 338 ridings.
NDP Prepares for Potential Snap Election on March 10th
The NDP is preparing for a possible Canadian federal election on March 10th following the Liberal leadership race, prompted by an internal memo and speculation that the Liberals may call an early election after choosing a new leader; the party has nominated candidates for 140 of 338 ridings.
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36% Bias Score
Airline Stocks Soar on Lower Oil Prices, FTSE 100 Hits Record High
Driven by lower oil prices and positive broker ratings, airline stocks like EasyJet and Wizz Air soared, while IAG saw mixed results; the FTSE 100 hit a record high despite higher-than-expected US inflation, contrasting with the FTSE 250's decline.
Airline Stocks Soar on Lower Oil Prices, FTSE 100 Hits Record High
Driven by lower oil prices and positive broker ratings, airline stocks like EasyJet and Wizz Air soared, while IAG saw mixed results; the FTSE 100 hit a record high despite higher-than-expected US inflation, contrasting with the FTSE 250's decline.
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36% Bias Score