February 2025
March 2025
UH Sexual Assault Suspect Released, Prompts Student Protests and Increased Security
Following a sexual assault and robbery on the University of Houston campus on February 7th, suspect Eric Latroy Brown was arrested on February 8th but released on Saturday due to insufficient evidence on initial charges; new charges were filed on Tuesday, prompting student protests and increased cam...
UH Sexual Assault Suspect Released, Prompts Student Protests and Increased Security
Following a sexual assault and robbery on the University of Houston campus on February 7th, suspect Eric Latroy Brown was arrested on February 8th but released on Saturday due to insufficient evidence on initial charges; new charges were filed on Tuesday, prompting student protests and increased cam...
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44% Bias Score
Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to Shut Down USAID
A D.C. federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's plan to shut down USAID, extending a restraining order until February 21st, ordering the reinstatement of employees placed on administrative leave, and preventing further administrative leave.
Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to Shut Down USAID
A D.C. federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's plan to shut down USAID, extending a restraining order until February 21st, ordering the reinstatement of employees placed on administrative leave, and preventing further administrative leave.
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48% 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
Prudential Considers £8 Billion Indian Asset Spin-off
Prudential is considering an £8 billion spin-off of its 49% stake in ICICI Prudential Asset Management, a joint venture in India, potentially listing on the Mumbai stock exchange; this follows a trend of UK firms choosing overseas listings, dealing a blow to the City of London.
Prudential Considers £8 Billion Indian Asset Spin-off
Prudential is considering an £8 billion spin-off of its 49% stake in ICICI Prudential Asset Management, a joint venture in India, potentially listing on the Mumbai stock exchange; this follows a trend of UK firms choosing overseas listings, dealing a blow to the City of London.
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56% Bias Score
White House Bypasses Justice Department, Terminates Multiple U.S. Attorneys
The White House directly terminated multiple U.S. attorneys on Wednesday, bypassing the Justice Department, impacting at least five including Biden appointees, marking an unprecedented departure from historical practices and raising concerns about political interference.
White House Bypasses Justice Department, Terminates Multiple U.S. Attorneys
The White House directly terminated multiple U.S. attorneys on Wednesday, bypassing the Justice Department, impacting at least five including Biden appointees, marking an unprecedented departure from historical practices and raising concerns about political interference.
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36% 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
Ceuta and Melilla Borders Reopen with Morocco
Following years of negotiations, land border crossings between Ceuta and Melilla and Morocco resumed operations on Tuesday, with goods officially transported in both directions for the first time; the agreement includes a limited capacity of one non-articulated truck per day per direction.
Ceuta and Melilla Borders Reopen with Morocco
Following years of negotiations, land border crossings between Ceuta and Melilla and Morocco resumed operations on Tuesday, with goods officially transported in both directions for the first time; the agreement includes a limited capacity of one non-articulated truck per day per direction.
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40% Bias Score