February 2025
March 2025
Piqué Summoned in Spanish Super Cup Corruption Investigation
A Spanish judge is investigating Gerard Piqué's role in a deal that moved the Spanish Super Cup to Saudi Arabia in 2019, focusing on his company Kosmos's commission and the RFEF's alleged guarantee of success bonuses; Piqué is summoned to testify on March 14th.
Piqué Summoned in Spanish Super Cup Corruption Investigation
A Spanish judge is investigating Gerard Piqué's role in a deal that moved the Spanish Super Cup to Saudi Arabia in 2019, focusing on his company Kosmos's commission and the RFEF's alleged guarantee of success bonuses; Piqué is summoned to testify on March 14th.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Promising Phase 1 Results for Personalized Kidney Cancer Vaccine NeoVax
A phase 1 trial of NeoVax, a personalized cancer vaccine for kidney cancer, showed promising results in 9 patients, with all remaining disease-free after nearly three years; the vaccine induced a significant increase in T cells, highlighting its potential to prevent recurrence.
Promising Phase 1 Results for Personalized Kidney Cancer Vaccine NeoVax
A phase 1 trial of NeoVax, a personalized cancer vaccine for kidney cancer, showed promising results in 9 patients, with all remaining disease-free after nearly three years; the vaccine induced a significant increase in T cells, highlighting its potential to prevent recurrence.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Vance Criticizes Europe's Free Speech Record at Munich Conference
At the Munich Security Conference, US Vice President J.D. Vance criticized Europe for suppressing free speech, citing specific instances in Germany, Sweden, and the UK, while offering no concrete proposals to end the Russia-Ukraine war and suggesting the US could use economic and military pressure i...
Vance Criticizes Europe's Free Speech Record at Munich Conference
At the Munich Security Conference, US Vice President J.D. Vance criticized Europe for suppressing free speech, citing specific instances in Germany, Sweden, and the UK, while offering no concrete proposals to end the Russia-Ukraine war and suggesting the US could use economic and military pressure i...
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52% Bias Score
Nolan's "Odyssey" to Film in Greece
Christopher Nolan's "Odyssey" will film in Greece from March 10-25, utilizing locations in Pylos-Nestor, including the Methoni castle, Voidokilia beach, and Nestor's Cave; 300 extras were cast locally, with 150 needed for Messinia and 600 for Corinth.
Nolan's "Odyssey" to Film in Greece
Christopher Nolan's "Odyssey" will film in Greece from March 10-25, utilizing locations in Pylos-Nestor, including the Methoni castle, Voidokilia beach, and Nestor's Cave; 300 extras were cast locally, with 150 needed for Messinia and 600 for Corinth.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Russia's United Russia Party Funds 14 Billion Ruble Military Aid Effort, Bolsters Domestic Drone Production
Russia's United Russia party has channeled 14 billion rubles into military aid for the special military operation zone since 2022, including thousands of foreign drones; a newly established drone center, comprising 250 companies, has delivered 55,000 drones and electronic warfare systems within a ye...
Russia's United Russia Party Funds 14 Billion Ruble Military Aid Effort, Bolsters Domestic Drone Production
Russia's United Russia party has channeled 14 billion rubles into military aid for the special military operation zone since 2022, including thousands of foreign drones; a newly established drone center, comprising 250 companies, has delivered 55,000 drones and electronic warfare systems within a ye...
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48% Bias Score
US Corruption Perception Index Hits Record Low
The United States hit a record low of 65 on Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index, ranking 28th globally and tied with the Bahamas, a drop attributed to perceived ethical challenges within the judiciary, impacting investor confidence and business stability.
US Corruption Perception Index Hits Record Low
The United States hit a record low of 65 on Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index, ranking 28th globally and tied with the Bahamas, a drop attributed to perceived ethical challenges within the judiciary, impacting investor confidence and business stability.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Injectable Gel Shows Promise in Osteoporosis Treatment
A new injectable gel for osteoporosis, containing hyaluronic acid and bone-mimicking nanoparticles, significantly increased bone density in a rat model, potentially offering a faster, more targeted treatment option. The results were published in Bone.
Injectable Gel Shows Promise in Osteoporosis Treatment
A new injectable gel for osteoporosis, containing hyaluronic acid and bone-mimicking nanoparticles, significantly increased bone density in a rat model, potentially offering a faster, more targeted treatment option. The results were published in Bone.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Vance Speech Exposes Deep US-Europe Rift
At the Munich Security Conference, US Vice President J.D. Vance criticized European nations for suppressing right-wing views and declining freedom of speech, creating a major rift with European leaders and highlighting growing transatlantic divisions amidst global tensions.
Vance Speech Exposes Deep US-Europe Rift
At the Munich Security Conference, US Vice President J.D. Vance criticized European nations for suppressing right-wing views and declining freedom of speech, creating a major rift with European leaders and highlighting growing transatlantic divisions amidst global tensions.
Progress
64% Bias Score
Johnson Urges Allies to "Man Up" on Ukraine Amid Trump's Peace Overture
Boris Johnson criticized European nations for their reaction to Donald Trump's peace talks proposal with Russia, urging increased defense spending and dismissing claims of U.S. appeasement; he cited Trump's belief that supporting Ukraine is vital for his legacy and that Ukraine's future NATO members...
Johnson Urges Allies to "Man Up" on Ukraine Amid Trump's Peace Overture
Boris Johnson criticized European nations for their reaction to Donald Trump's peace talks proposal with Russia, urging increased defense spending and dismissing claims of U.S. appeasement; he cited Trump's belief that supporting Ukraine is vital for his legacy and that Ukraine's future NATO members...
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68% Bias Score
Rubiales Defense Challenges Prosecution's 'Mafia' Narrative in Coercion Trial
In the final session of Luis Rubiales' trial on Friday, the defense argued the prosecution "constructed a story" to portray the Spanish football federation as a "mafia organization" to bring coercion charges against Rubiales and three other RFEF employees, all denying the charges.
Rubiales Defense Challenges Prosecution's 'Mafia' Narrative in Coercion Trial
In the final session of Luis Rubiales' trial on Friday, the defense argued the prosecution "constructed a story" to portray the Spanish football federation as a "mafia organization" to bring coercion charges against Rubiales and three other RFEF employees, all denying the charges.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Russia Holds Key Interest Rate at 21% Amid High Inflation
The Central Bank of Russia held its key interest rate at 21% due to persistent high inflation (10% as of February 10th), aiming to balance high domestic demand with limited supply, projecting inflation at 7-8% in 2025 and 4% in 2026.
Russia Holds Key Interest Rate at 21% Amid High Inflation
The Central Bank of Russia held its key interest rate at 21% due to persistent high inflation (10% as of February 10th), aiming to balance high domestic demand with limited supply, projecting inflation at 7-8% in 2025 and 4% in 2026.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs: A Gift to Russia and China?
Trump's imposition of tariffs on key allies, including threats towards Canada and Greenland, is seen by US-Russia policy experts as creating instability benefiting Russia and China, potentially impacting global leadership and resource negotiations.
Trump's Tariffs: A Gift to Russia and China?
Trump's imposition of tariffs on key allies, including threats towards Canada and Greenland, is seen by US-Russia policy experts as creating instability benefiting Russia and China, potentially impacting global leadership and resource negotiations.
Progress
56% Bias Score