February 2025
March 2025
Social Media's Role in German Islamist Extremism
Extremism researcher Ahmad Mansour testified that social media is a key factor in Islamist attacks in Germany, citing the lack of a German counter-narrative and the Hamas attack on Israel as a catalyst for radicalization. He stressed the need for a digital strategy and improved integration programs.
Social Media's Role in German Islamist Extremism
Extremism researcher Ahmad Mansour testified that social media is a key factor in Islamist attacks in Germany, citing the lack of a German counter-narrative and the Hamas attack on Israel as a catalyst for radicalization. He stressed the need for a digital strategy and improved integration programs.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's VAT Tariff Plan: Economists Raise Concerns
President Trump plans to implement reciprocal tariffs, potentially targeting countries' value-added taxes (VATs) as trade barriers, despite economists' assertions that VATs are neutral in trade, raising concerns about the economic and administrative consequences.
Trump's VAT Tariff Plan: Economists Raise Concerns
President Trump plans to implement reciprocal tariffs, potentially targeting countries' value-added taxes (VATs) as trade barriers, despite economists' assertions that VATs are neutral in trade, raising concerns about the economic and administrative consequences.
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48% Bias Score
First Astronaut with Physical Disability Cleared for ISS Mission
John McFall, a 43-year-old British Paralympian and surgeon who lost his leg at 19, has been approved by the European Space Agency (ESA) for a long-duration mission to the International Space Station (ISS), marking the first time an astronaut with a physical disability will fly to the ISS.
First Astronaut with Physical Disability Cleared for ISS Mission
John McFall, a 43-year-old British Paralympian and surgeon who lost his leg at 19, has been approved by the European Space Agency (ESA) for a long-duration mission to the International Space Station (ISS), marking the first time an astronaut with a physical disability will fly to the ISS.
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24% Bias Score
Explosion at Chernobyl; Radiation Levels Stable
An explosion occurred near the protective shelter of Chernobyl's damaged reactor, causing a fire that was quickly extinguished; no injuries were reported, and radiation levels remain normal, but Ukrainian President Zelenskyy blames a Russian drone strike.
Explosion at Chernobyl; Radiation Levels Stable
An explosion occurred near the protective shelter of Chernobyl's damaged reactor, causing a fire that was quickly extinguished; no injuries were reported, and radiation levels remain normal, but Ukrainian President Zelenskyy blames a Russian drone strike.
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44% Bias Score
German Election Poll: CDU/CSU Leads, High Uncertainty Persists
Germany's upcoming election shows CDU/CSU leading at 32%, AfD at 21%, SPD and Greens tied at 14%, with 13% undecided, creating uncertainty about the next government's composition and stability.
German Election Poll: CDU/CSU Leads, High Uncertainty Persists
Germany's upcoming election shows CDU/CSU leading at 32%, AfD at 21%, SPD and Greens tied at 14%, with 13% undecided, creating uncertainty about the next government's composition and stability.
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48% Bias Score
Merz Vows Consequences for Musk's AfD Election Meddling
Germany's likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, says Elon Musk's support for Germany's far-right AfD in the upcoming election may face political and legal consequences. Merz is considering various responses, including investigating if Musk's actions constitute an illegal party donation. The AfD is...
Merz Vows Consequences for Musk's AfD Election Meddling
Germany's likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, says Elon Musk's support for Germany's far-right AfD in the upcoming election may face political and legal consequences. Merz is considering various responses, including investigating if Musk's actions constitute an illegal party donation. The AfD is...
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine Submits Rare Earth Metal Development Plan to US
Ukraine has submitted a revised memorandum to the US proposing a partnership on rare earth metal development, following discussions between Presidents Zelenskyy and Trump; the US wants an economic agreement to offset military aid spending, while Ukraine seeks a mutually beneficial partnership.
Ukraine Submits Rare Earth Metal Development Plan to US
Ukraine has submitted a revised memorandum to the US proposing a partnership on rare earth metal development, following discussions between Presidents Zelenskyy and Trump; the US wants an economic agreement to offset military aid spending, while Ukraine seeks a mutually beneficial partnership.
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48% Bias Score
Munich Car Attack: 30 Injured, Terrorist Act Declared
In Munich, Germany, on February 13th, a 24-year-old Afghan man legally residing in the country since 2016 intentionally drove his car into a crowd of demonstrators, injuring about 30 people, including critically injured children; Bavarian authorities declared the incident a terrorist attack.
Munich Car Attack: 30 Injured, Terrorist Act Declared
In Munich, Germany, on February 13th, a 24-year-old Afghan man legally residing in the country since 2016 intentionally drove his car into a crowd of demonstrators, injuring about 30 people, including critically injured children; Bavarian authorities declared the incident a terrorist attack.
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48% Bias Score
Nigeria Allocates \$200 Million to Offset US Aid Freeze
Nigeria's lawmakers approved \$200 million for its health sector to compensate for a US aid freeze impacting malaria prevention, HIV treatment, and vaccine delivery; this follows President Tinubu's budget increase to \$36.6 billion, sparking opposition criticism.
Nigeria Allocates \$200 Million to Offset US Aid Freeze
Nigeria's lawmakers approved \$200 million for its health sector to compensate for a US aid freeze impacting malaria prevention, HIV treatment, and vaccine delivery; this follows President Tinubu's budget increase to \$36.6 billion, sparking opposition criticism.
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36% Bias Score
US-India Trade and Defense Cooperation Amidst Geopolitical Shifts
US President Trump met with Indian Prime Minister Modi in Washington, expressing concerns about India's tariffs while proposing advanced weapons sales, including F-35 fighter jets, and discussing a major infrastructure project connecting India to Europe.
US-India Trade and Defense Cooperation Amidst Geopolitical Shifts
US President Trump met with Indian Prime Minister Modi in Washington, expressing concerns about India's tariffs while proposing advanced weapons sales, including F-35 fighter jets, and discussing a major infrastructure project connecting India to Europe.
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40% Bias Score
US-China Trade War Reignites: Retaliatory Tariffs and Economic Fallout
Within a month of President Trump's second term, a new trade war between the US and China began, marked by retaliatory tariffs and threats of economic harm. The US imposed a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports, while China responded with tariffs on various US goods and launched legal investigations ag...
US-China Trade War Reignites: Retaliatory Tariffs and Economic Fallout
Within a month of President Trump's second term, a new trade war between the US and China began, marked by retaliatory tariffs and threats of economic harm. The US imposed a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports, while China responded with tariffs on various US goods and launched legal investigations ag...
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36% Bias Score
UK Rebrands AI Institute, Prioritizing Security Over Societal Impacts
The UK is rebranding its AI Safety Institute as an AI Security Institute, shifting its focus from societal impacts to national security risks, a move criticized by experts who worry about overlooking bias and discrimination in AI.
UK Rebrands AI Institute, Prioritizing Security Over Societal Impacts
The UK is rebranding its AI Safety Institute as an AI Security Institute, shifting its focus from societal impacts to national security risks, a move criticized by experts who worry about overlooking bias and discrimination in AI.
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60% Bias Score