February 2025
March 2025
Enduring Mystery of Ellis Island's Welsh Founder
The identity of the original owner of Ellis Island, purchased around 1774-75, remains unknown despite two candidates, both Samuel Ellis from Wales, emerging as potential founders of the iconic immigration hub.
Enduring Mystery of Ellis Island's Welsh Founder
The identity of the original owner of Ellis Island, purchased around 1774-75, remains unknown despite two candidates, both Samuel Ellis from Wales, emerging as potential founders of the iconic immigration hub.
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40% Bias Score
France to Investigate Hundreds of Abuse Complaints at Notre-Dame-de-Bétharram
French Prime Minister François Bayrou announced on February 15th a request for additional magistrates to investigate over 100 complaints of physical and sexual abuse at the Notre-Dame-de-Bétharram institution, admitting to requesting a 1996 report that was not previously disclosed, and opening discu...
France to Investigate Hundreds of Abuse Complaints at Notre-Dame-de-Bétharram
French Prime Minister François Bayrou announced on February 15th a request for additional magistrates to investigate over 100 complaints of physical and sexual abuse at the Notre-Dame-de-Bétharram institution, admitting to requesting a 1996 report that was not previously disclosed, and opening discu...
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36% Bias Score
Late Triassic Amphibian Adapted to Extreme Heat by Burrowing
A newly discovered species of small, carnivorous amphibian, *Ninumbeehan dookoodukah*, from the Late Triassic period in Wyoming, survived by burrowing underground during dry seasons, demonstrating adaptation to extreme heat and drought conditions prevalent in equatorial regions at that time.
Late Triassic Amphibian Adapted to Extreme Heat by Burrowing
A newly discovered species of small, carnivorous amphibian, *Ninumbeehan dookoodukah*, from the Late Triassic period in Wyoming, survived by burrowing underground during dry seasons, demonstrating adaptation to extreme heat and drought conditions prevalent in equatorial regions at that time.
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16% Bias Score
Death of Gerhart Baum: Loss of Prominent German Politician and Human Rights Advocate
Gerhart Baum, former German Federal Minister of the Interior and prominent FDP politician, died at age 92; he was known for his social liberal views, human rights advocacy, and legal challenges to government surveillance.
Death of Gerhart Baum: Loss of Prominent German Politician and Human Rights Advocate
Gerhart Baum, former German Federal Minister of the Interior and prominent FDP politician, died at age 92; he was known for his social liberal views, human rights advocacy, and legal challenges to government surveillance.
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16% Bias Score
German Election Security: No Imminent Threat, But Disinformation Concerns Remain
German intelligence agencies report no immediate threat to the upcoming federal elections despite concerns about Russian influence and disinformation spread via social media; authorities emphasize the security of the paper ballot system and are actively countering fake news.
German Election Security: No Imminent Threat, But Disinformation Concerns Remain
German intelligence agencies report no immediate threat to the upcoming federal elections despite concerns about Russian influence and disinformation spread via social media; authorities emphasize the security of the paper ballot system and are actively countering fake news.
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32% Bias Score
Valuing Effort Over Outcomes: Fostering Innovation Through Risk-Taking
Carla Harris, a senior advisor at Morgan Stanley, advocates for valuing effort over perfect outcomes to encourage risk-taking and innovation, contrasting with many organizations' preference for playing it safe and only celebrating successes.
Valuing Effort Over Outcomes: Fostering Innovation Through Risk-Taking
Carla Harris, a senior advisor at Morgan Stanley, advocates for valuing effort over perfect outcomes to encourage risk-taking and innovation, contrasting with many organizations' preference for playing it safe and only celebrating successes.
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44% Bias Score
Bodybuilder's Heart Failure Highlights Steroid Risks
Professional bodybuilder Joey Farrell, 31, developed heart failure likely due to steroid use, potentially reducing his lifespan by 20 years; he continues use despite the risks, illustrating a growing public health concern with approximately 500,000 estimated steroid users in the UK.
Bodybuilder's Heart Failure Highlights Steroid Risks
Professional bodybuilder Joey Farrell, 31, developed heart failure likely due to steroid use, potentially reducing his lifespan by 20 years; he continues use despite the risks, illustrating a growing public health concern with approximately 500,000 estimated steroid users in the UK.
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56% Bias Score
Dortmund, Stuttgart suffer Bundesliga setbacks
Borussia Dortmund lost their second straight Bundesliga game 0-2 to VfL Bochum, falling eight points from Champions League qualification; VfB Stuttgart lost 1-2 to Wolfsburg, dropping to sixth place; SC Freiburg won 1-0 at St. Pauli despite Grifo missing a penalty; Gladbach won 2-1 at Union Berlin.
Dortmund, Stuttgart suffer Bundesliga setbacks
Borussia Dortmund lost their second straight Bundesliga game 0-2 to VfL Bochum, falling eight points from Champions League qualification; VfB Stuttgart lost 1-2 to Wolfsburg, dropping to sixth place; SC Freiburg won 1-0 at St. Pauli despite Grifo missing a penalty; Gladbach won 2-1 at Union Berlin.
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44% Bias Score
Gerhart Baum: Post-Ministerial Advocacy Shaped German Civil Liberties
Gerhart Rudolf Baum, a German FDP politician and jurist, served as Federal Minister of the Interior (1978-1982), later becoming a prominent advocate for civil liberties, challenging state surveillance and successfully defending journalistic freedoms; he passed away on February 15th at age 92.
Gerhart Baum: Post-Ministerial Advocacy Shaped German Civil Liberties
Gerhart Rudolf Baum, a German FDP politician and jurist, served as Federal Minister of the Interior (1978-1982), later becoming a prominent advocate for civil liberties, challenging state surveillance and successfully defending journalistic freedoms; he passed away on February 15th at age 92.
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36% Bias Score
Russian Officials' War Participation: Career Advancement and Risks
Russian government officials, including deputies and regional officials, participate in the war in Ukraine through units like BARC "Cascade," engaging primarily in aerial reconnaissance, offering a path for career advancement and often involving family members; however, eighteen deaths have been rep...
Russian Officials' War Participation: Career Advancement and Risks
Russian government officials, including deputies and regional officials, participate in the war in Ukraine through units like BARC "Cascade," engaging primarily in aerial reconnaissance, offering a path for career advancement and often involving family members; however, eighteen deaths have been rep...
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44% Bias Score
NBA Revamps All-Star Game Format to Boost Competitiveness
The NBA is changing the All-Star Game format to a four-team tournament to combat declining competitiveness and fan engagement, with the first team to 40 points winning each game; this follows last year's record-breaking 211-186 score.
NBA Revamps All-Star Game Format to Boost Competitiveness
The NBA is changing the All-Star Game format to a four-team tournament to combat declining competitiveness and fan engagement, with the first team to 40 points winning each game; this follows last year's record-breaking 211-186 score.
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48% Bias Score
Record-High Egg Prices Hit $4.95 Amidst Bird Flu Outbreak
The average price of a dozen Grade A large eggs in the US reached a record high of \$4.95 in January 2025, driven by the HPAI outbreak that killed over 20 million egg-laying hens and state laws mandating more expensive cage-free eggs.
Record-High Egg Prices Hit $4.95 Amidst Bird Flu Outbreak
The average price of a dozen Grade A large eggs in the US reached a record high of \$4.95 in January 2025, driven by the HPAI outbreak that killed over 20 million egg-laying hens and state laws mandating more expensive cage-free eggs.
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40% Bias Score