February 2025
March 2025
Death of Gerhart Baum Highlights Fragile State of Global Democracy
Gerhart Baum, a former German Interior Minister and prominent voice warning against threats to democracy, died at age 92 this week, his passing coinciding with a week marked by international tensions and a potential terrorist attack in Munich.
Death of Gerhart Baum Highlights Fragile State of Global Democracy
Gerhart Baum, a former German Interior Minister and prominent voice warning against threats to democracy, died at age 92 this week, his passing coinciding with a week marked by international tensions and a potential terrorist attack in Munich.
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48% Bias Score
Bayern Munich Extends Bundesliga Lead With 0-0 Draw Against Bayer Leverkusen
Bayern Munich drew 0-0 against Bayer Leverkusen, maintaining an eight-point lead in the Bundesliga with 12 games left; despite Leverkusen's offensive dominance (11 shots on goal compared to Bayern's 0), Bayern's strong defense and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer secured the draw, making a title win for Baye...
Bayern Munich Extends Bundesliga Lead With 0-0 Draw Against Bayer Leverkusen
Bayern Munich drew 0-0 against Bayer Leverkusen, maintaining an eight-point lead in the Bundesliga with 12 games left; despite Leverkusen's offensive dominance (11 shots on goal compared to Bayern's 0), Bayern's strong defense and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer secured the draw, making a title win for Baye...
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40% Bias Score
Quantum Computing Threat Spurs Development of Quantum-Safe Cryptography
A KPMG survey reveals that 60 percent of large Canadian corporations fear quantum computing will soon allow cybercriminals to decrypt data, prompting the development of quantum-safe cryptography and a multi-faceted approach to cybersecurity by both the public and private sectors.
Quantum Computing Threat Spurs Development of Quantum-Safe Cryptography
A KPMG survey reveals that 60 percent of large Canadian corporations fear quantum computing will soon allow cybercriminals to decrypt data, prompting the development of quantum-safe cryptography and a multi-faceted approach to cybersecurity by both the public and private sectors.
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40% Bias Score
Cybersecurity Breaches Cost Canadian Businesses \$6.32 Million on Average
A 2023 Statistics Canada report reveals that about one in six Canadian businesses faced cybersecurity incidents, costing an average of \$6.32 million per breach; experts highlight the increasing sophistication of attacks and the need for proactive security measures.
Cybersecurity Breaches Cost Canadian Businesses \$6.32 Million on Average
A 2023 Statistics Canada report reveals that about one in six Canadian businesses faced cybersecurity incidents, costing an average of \$6.32 million per breach; experts highlight the increasing sophistication of attacks and the need for proactive security measures.
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32% Bias Score
US Announces 'Trump-Time' for Ukraine, Raising Concerns in Europe
During a three-day visit, US representatives announced "Trump-Time," a new timeline for resolving the Ukraine conflict, prioritizing immediate action, excluding European involvement, and potentially weakening transatlantic relations. This caused significant concern in Europe, particularly in Germany...
US Announces 'Trump-Time' for Ukraine, Raising Concerns in Europe
During a three-day visit, US representatives announced "Trump-Time," a new timeline for resolving the Ukraine conflict, prioritizing immediate action, excluding European involvement, and potentially weakening transatlantic relations. This caused significant concern in Europe, particularly in Germany...
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64% Bias Score
Djibouti's Yusuf Elected New African Union Chairperson
After a multi-round vote, Mahmoud Cali Yusuf, Djibouti's former foreign minister, was elected the new Chairperson of the African Union, defeating Raila Odinga; six nations abstained due to conflict.
Djibouti's Yusuf Elected New African Union Chairperson
After a multi-round vote, Mahmoud Cali Yusuf, Djibouti's former foreign minister, was elected the new Chairperson of the African Union, defeating Raila Odinga; six nations abstained due to conflict.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Administration Fires 22 Immigration Judges Amidst Backlog Crisis
The Trump administration fired 22 immigration judges, including 13 who hadn't been sworn in and 5 assistant chiefs, without explanation, adding to concerns about a 3.7 million case backlog and potentially impacting asylum seekers facing years-long waits.
Trump Administration Fires 22 Immigration Judges Amidst Backlog Crisis
The Trump administration fired 22 immigration judges, including 13 who hadn't been sworn in and 5 assistant chiefs, without explanation, adding to concerns about a 3.7 million case backlog and potentially impacting asylum seekers facing years-long waits.
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44% Bias Score
Apple's iOS18 and the Growing Cybersecurity Threat of Server-Side AI
Apple's iOS18 introduces server-side AI processing, raising cybersecurity concerns; Statistics Canada reports that one in seven Canadian businesses use or plan to use generative AI by Q1 2024, increasing the risk of AI-based attacks, highlighting the need for human oversight in cybersecurity.
Apple's iOS18 and the Growing Cybersecurity Threat of Server-Side AI
Apple's iOS18 introduces server-side AI processing, raising cybersecurity concerns; Statistics Canada reports that one in seven Canadian businesses use or plan to use generative AI by Q1 2024, increasing the risk of AI-based attacks, highlighting the need for human oversight in cybersecurity.
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52% Bias Score
Serbian Student Protests Triggered by Fatal Railway Collapse
Student-led protests in Serbia, sparked by the November 1st Novi Sad railway station collapse (15 deaths), continue, causing the resignation of Prime Minister Milos Vucevic and highlighting widespread anger over corruption. Demonstrations have spread to multiple cities, with thousands participating.
Serbian Student Protests Triggered by Fatal Railway Collapse
Student-led protests in Serbia, sparked by the November 1st Novi Sad railway station collapse (15 deaths), continue, causing the resignation of Prime Minister Milos Vucevic and highlighting widespread anger over corruption. Demonstrations have spread to multiple cities, with thousands participating.
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44% Bias Score
Trump-Putin Meeting Sparks European Concerns Over Ukraine Negotiations
Following a Trump-Putin meeting, European leaders are concerned about potential marginalization in future Ukraine peace negotiations, prompting calls for a unified European military force and a concerted European strategy. Several hundred protestors voiced these anxieties at the Munich Security Conf...
Trump-Putin Meeting Sparks European Concerns Over Ukraine Negotiations
Following a Trump-Putin meeting, European leaders are concerned about potential marginalization in future Ukraine peace negotiations, prompting calls for a unified European military force and a concerted European strategy. Several hundred protestors voiced these anxieties at the Munich Security Conf...
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44% Bias Score
Rebel Group Claims Control of Parts of Bukavu, DRC
The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) rebel coalition, including the M23 group, claims to have taken control of Kavumu airport and parts of Bukavu, DRC, following the takeover of Goma on January 27; residents report looting, but the extent of rebel control is unconfirmed, while the DRC government has not ...
Rebel Group Claims Control of Parts of Bukavu, DRC
The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) rebel coalition, including the M23 group, claims to have taken control of Kavumu airport and parts of Bukavu, DRC, following the takeover of Goma on January 27; residents report looting, but the extent of rebel control is unconfirmed, while the DRC government has not ...
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36% Bias Score
Cold Case Solved: DNA, Forensic Advancements Lead to Arrest in 1979 Double Homicide
Forty-four years after Deroshia Matthews, 26, and her son Kamal, 7, were found murdered in their Omaha home, Abdulmalik Husain, 68, was arrested and charged with their murders after a DNA match from a 2004 Colorado arrest and advancements in forensic technology allowed investigators to re-examine ke...
Cold Case Solved: DNA, Forensic Advancements Lead to Arrest in 1979 Double Homicide
Forty-four years after Deroshia Matthews, 26, and her son Kamal, 7, were found murdered in their Omaha home, Abdulmalik Husain, 68, was arrested and charged with their murders after a DNA match from a 2004 Colorado arrest and advancements in forensic technology allowed investigators to re-examine ke...
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32% Bias Score