February 2025
March 2025
Pope Francis Hospitalized for Bronchitis
Pope Francis, 88, was hospitalized Friday at Rome's Gemelli hospital for bronchitis treatment and diagnostic tests following breathing difficulties and a previous diagnosis last Thursday, despite continuing to hold audiences and preside at a Mass.
Pope Francis Hospitalized for Bronchitis
Pope Francis, 88, was hospitalized Friday at Rome's Gemelli hospital for bronchitis treatment and diagnostic tests following breathing difficulties and a previous diagnosis last Thursday, despite continuing to hold audiences and preside at a Mass.
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40% Bias Score
260 Trafficking Victims Repatriated from Myanmar to Thailand
Following a crackdown on scam centers in Southeast Asia, Thailand is repatriating approximately 260 people rescued from Myanmar, who represent 20 nationalities and were victims of human trafficking and forced into working in online scam centers.
260 Trafficking Victims Repatriated from Myanmar to Thailand
Following a crackdown on scam centers in Southeast Asia, Thailand is repatriating approximately 260 people rescued from Myanmar, who represent 20 nationalities and were victims of human trafficking and forced into working in online scam centers.
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48% Bias Score
Dor Foundation Launches to Combat Surge in Australian Antisemitism
Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg launched the Dor Foundation to combat rising antisemitism in Australia, focusing on preventing online and university targeting; the foundation includes prominent business leaders and philanthropists and follows recent incidents of antisemitism in NSW Health and Austr...
Dor Foundation Launches to Combat Surge in Australian Antisemitism
Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg launched the Dor Foundation to combat rising antisemitism in Australia, focusing on preventing online and university targeting; the foundation includes prominent business leaders and philanthropists and follows recent incidents of antisemitism in NSW Health and Austr...
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44% Bias Score
Nissan-Honda Merger Fails, Exacerbating Automaker's Financial Crisis
Nissan's merger talks with Honda collapsed after less than two months due to disagreements over Nissan becoming a subsidiary, leaving the struggling automaker facing a deepening financial crisis, including potential job losses and factory closures, while exploring alternative partnerships.
Nissan-Honda Merger Fails, Exacerbating Automaker's Financial Crisis
Nissan's merger talks with Honda collapsed after less than two months due to disagreements over Nissan becoming a subsidiary, leaving the struggling automaker facing a deepening financial crisis, including potential job losses and factory closures, while exploring alternative partnerships.
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44% Bias Score
International Coalition Pledges Syria Reconstruction Aid; US Absent
Multiple Western and Arab nations committed to aiding Syria's reconstruction at a Paris conference on Thursday, aiming for a post-Assad political transition; however, the United States did not sign the declaration, while Syria's interim leader is a former Al-Qaeda-linked rebel.
International Coalition Pledges Syria Reconstruction Aid; US Absent
Multiple Western and Arab nations committed to aiding Syria's reconstruction at a Paris conference on Thursday, aiming for a post-Assad political transition; however, the United States did not sign the declaration, while Syria's interim leader is a former Al-Qaeda-linked rebel.
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32% Bias Score
China's Coal Plant Surge Undermines Climate Goals
In 2024, China started building 94.5 gigawatts of new coal power plants, the most since 2015, jeopardizing its climate goals and potentially displacing renewable energy sources, despite a decrease in new project proposals compared to previous years.
China's Coal Plant Surge Undermines Climate Goals
In 2024, China started building 94.5 gigawatts of new coal power plants, the most since 2015, jeopardizing its climate goals and potentially displacing renewable energy sources, despite a decrease in new project proposals compared to previous years.
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48% Bias Score
350 Drone Incursions at US Military Bases Spark Security Concerns
Over 350 drone incursions were detected at 100 US military installations in 2023, raising concerns about surveillance and prompting calls for enhanced counter-drone capabilities and inter-agency data sharing.
350 Drone Incursions at US Military Bases Spark Security Concerns
Over 350 drone incursions were detected at 100 US military installations in 2023, raising concerns about surveillance and prompting calls for enhanced counter-drone capabilities and inter-agency data sharing.
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56% Bias Score
Senate Confirms 16 Trump Nominees in Record Time Under Thune
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has overseen the swift confirmation of 16 Trump nominees in his first six weeks, exceeding the numbers confirmed at similar points in Trump's first term (11) and Biden's first term (7), showcasing a unified Republican Senate and collaborative relationship between Th...
Senate Confirms 16 Trump Nominees in Record Time Under Thune
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has overseen the swift confirmation of 16 Trump nominees in his first six weeks, exceeding the numbers confirmed at similar points in Trump's first term (11) and Biden's first term (7), showcasing a unified Republican Senate and collaborative relationship between Th...
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52% Bias Score
USL Aims to Create Competing Top-Tier Soccer League
The United Soccer League (USL) announced plans to launch a Division 1 league by 2027 or 2028, challenging Major League Soccer (MLS) for players, fans, and Concacaf recognition, mirroring past successful challenges like the AFL's challenge to the NFL, but also past failures such as the NASL's failed ...
USL Aims to Create Competing Top-Tier Soccer League
The United Soccer League (USL) announced plans to launch a Division 1 league by 2027 or 2028, challenging Major League Soccer (MLS) for players, fans, and Concacaf recognition, mirroring past successful challenges like the AFL's challenge to the NFL, but also past failures such as the NASL's failed ...
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36% Bias Score
Nissan-Honda Merger Fails, Leaving Automaker Facing Deepening Crisis
Nissan's merger talks with Honda collapsed in early 2025 due to Nissan's refusal to become a subsidiary, leaving the struggling automaker with few options to address its declining sales, missed profit targets, and the need for a massive restructuring plan involving factory closures and 9000 job cuts...
Nissan-Honda Merger Fails, Leaving Automaker Facing Deepening Crisis
Nissan's merger talks with Honda collapsed in early 2025 due to Nissan's refusal to become a subsidiary, leaving the struggling automaker with few options to address its declining sales, missed profit targets, and the need for a massive restructuring plan involving factory closures and 9000 job cuts...
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64% Bias Score
Trump Orders Reciprocal Tariff Investigation, Targeting EU
President Trump ordered an investigation into reciprocal tariffs on goods from countries imposing tariffs and non-tariff barriers on U.S. products, targeting the EU's VAT system and potentially impacting automobiles, computer chips, and pharmaceuticals, with the study due by April 1st.
Trump Orders Reciprocal Tariff Investigation, Targeting EU
President Trump ordered an investigation into reciprocal tariffs on goods from countries imposing tariffs and non-tariff barriers on U.S. products, targeting the EU's VAT system and potentially impacting automobiles, computer chips, and pharmaceuticals, with the study due by April 1st.
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40% Bias Score
Judge Orders Reinstatement of US Foreign Aid Funds After Trump Freeze
A US federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reinstate funding to US foreign aid programs after a nine-day freeze caused substantial harm to nonprofits and contractors, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid work and leading to widespread job losses; the ruling blocks the admin...
Judge Orders Reinstatement of US Foreign Aid Funds After Trump Freeze
A US federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reinstate funding to US foreign aid programs after a nine-day freeze caused substantial harm to nonprofits and contractors, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid work and leading to widespread job losses; the ruling blocks the admin...
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40% Bias Score