February 2025
March 2025
$TRUMP" Meme Coin Reaches $US14.5 Billion Market Cap
The meme cryptocurrency "$TRUMP" achieved a $US14.5 billion market cap before Donald Trump's inauguration, showcasing the speculative nature of meme coins—cryptocurrencies with no inherent value driven by internet trends, celebrity endorsements, and hype, posing significant risks to investors.
$TRUMP" Meme Coin Reaches $US14.5 Billion Market Cap
The meme cryptocurrency "$TRUMP" achieved a $US14.5 billion market cap before Donald Trump's inauguration, showcasing the speculative nature of meme coins—cryptocurrencies with no inherent value driven by internet trends, celebrity endorsements, and hype, posing significant risks to investors.
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52% Bias Score
Scott Proposes Stricter Cuba Sanctions, Sparking Debate Among Cuban Americans
Florida Senator Rick Scott is pushing for tighter sanctions on Cuba, including renewed flight restrictions, arguing that U.S. travel benefits the Cuban military and fuels repression; this faces opposition from Cuban Americans who worry about their families.
Scott Proposes Stricter Cuba Sanctions, Sparking Debate Among Cuban Americans
Florida Senator Rick Scott is pushing for tighter sanctions on Cuba, including renewed flight restrictions, arguing that U.S. travel benefits the Cuban military and fuels repression; this faces opposition from Cuban Americans who worry about their families.
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48% Bias Score
Fourth US Bird Flu Hospitalization Confirmed; Strain Unidentified
Ohio confirmed the release of a farmer hospitalized with bird flu, the fourth U.S. case this year; a Wyoming resident exposed to infected poultry remains hospitalized in Colorado, with the exact strains of the H5N1 virus in both cases currently undetermined.
Fourth US Bird Flu Hospitalization Confirmed; Strain Unidentified
Ohio confirmed the release of a farmer hospitalized with bird flu, the fourth U.S. case this year; a Wyoming resident exposed to infected poultry remains hospitalized in Colorado, with the exact strains of the H5N1 virus in both cases currently undetermined.
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28% Bias Score
Global Music Spotlight: Three Artists Blend Cultures
Le Monde Afrique presents three new musical releases: Camélia Jordana's "Win Rak," a song celebrating her French-Algerian heritage; Siân Pottok's "Baby Boo," filmed in Senegal and dedicated to motherhood; and Anaiis & Grupo Cosmo's "B.P.E.," a soul-bossa nova track celebrating Black identity.
Global Music Spotlight: Three Artists Blend Cultures
Le Monde Afrique presents three new musical releases: Camélia Jordana's "Win Rak," a song celebrating her French-Algerian heritage; Siân Pottok's "Baby Boo," filmed in Senegal and dedicated to motherhood; and Anaiis & Grupo Cosmo's "B.P.E.," a soul-bossa nova track celebrating Black identity.
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16% Bias Score
German Election Platforms Reveal Divergent Sports Policies
Major German political parties' election platforms reveal diverse approaches to sports policy, with disagreements on gender equity, Olympic bids, and the creation of a dedicated sports ministry, reflecting broader societal values and priorities.
German Election Platforms Reveal Divergent Sports Policies
Major German political parties' election platforms reveal diverse approaches to sports policy, with disagreements on gender equity, Olympic bids, and the creation of a dedicated sports ministry, reflecting broader societal values and priorities.
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56% Bias Score
De Boo Sets Track Record, Wins National 500m Speed Skating Title
Jenning de Boo won the Dutch national 500-meter speed skating title with a new track record of 34.05 seconds in Heerenveen on February 10, 2024, securing his spot at the World Championships along with Janno Botman and Merijn Scheperkamp; Chris Huizinga won the 5000-meter race.
De Boo Sets Track Record, Wins National 500m Speed Skating Title
Jenning de Boo won the Dutch national 500-meter speed skating title with a new track record of 34.05 seconds in Heerenveen on February 10, 2024, securing his spot at the World Championships along with Janno Botman and Merijn Scheperkamp; Chris Huizinga won the 5000-meter race.
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20% Bias Score
British Couple Detained in Iran on Security Charges
A British couple, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, are being held in Kerman, Iran, on security charges, prompting significant concern from their family and engagement with the UK government despite prior warnings from the FCDO against travel to Iran.
British Couple Detained in Iran on Security Charges
A British couple, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, are being held in Kerman, Iran, on security charges, prompting significant concern from their family and engagement with the UK government despite prior warnings from the FCDO against travel to Iran.
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36% Bias Score
Arizona Republicans Propose Election Reform Bill Amidst Concerns Over Delays
Arizona Republicans introduced a bill to reform election processes, aiming to speed up vote counting by adjusting early voting deadlines and on-site ballot tabulations, following concerns about delays in recent Arizona elections, similar to those seen in Florida after its contested 2000 presidential...
Arizona Republicans Propose Election Reform Bill Amidst Concerns Over Delays
Arizona Republicans introduced a bill to reform election processes, aiming to speed up vote counting by adjusting early voting deadlines and on-site ballot tabulations, following concerns about delays in recent Arizona elections, similar to those seen in Florida after its contested 2000 presidential...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Announces April 2nd Tariffs on Imported Cars
President Trump announced tariffs on imported cars, impacting Japan, Germany, and South Korea, around April 2nd, citing superstition as the reason for a one-day delay.
Trump Announces April 2nd Tariffs on Imported Cars
President Trump announced tariffs on imported cars, impacting Japan, Germany, and South Korea, around April 2nd, citing superstition as the reason for a one-day delay.
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8% Bias Score
Zaho de Sagazan and Gims Win at 2024 Victoires de la Musique
Zaho de Sagazan won Female Artist of the Year and Gims won Male Artist of the Year at the 40th Victoires de la Musique awards on February 14th; changes to the voting system aim to address past criticisms of a lack of representation.
Zaho de Sagazan and Gims Win at 2024 Victoires de la Musique
Zaho de Sagazan won Female Artist of the Year and Gims won Male Artist of the Year at the 40th Victoires de la Musique awards on February 14th; changes to the voting system aim to address past criticisms of a lack of representation.
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20% Bias Score
Funboys": A Darkly Comedic Exploration of Masculinity and Small-Town Life
Funboys," a darkly comedic series created by RyanDylan and Rian Lennon, follows three emotionally stunted twentysomethings in rural Northern Ireland as they navigate life, love, and friendship amidst surreal events and limited opportunities, showcasing a unique blend of humor and poignant observatio...
Funboys": A Darkly Comedic Exploration of Masculinity and Small-Town Life
Funboys," a darkly comedic series created by RyanDylan and Rian Lennon, follows three emotionally stunted twentysomethings in rural Northern Ireland as they navigate life, love, and friendship amidst surreal events and limited opportunities, showcasing a unique blend of humor and poignant observatio...
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12% Bias Score
Pioneering Surgery Corrects Severe Bilateral Leg Deformity in 12-Year-Old Girl
Samara surgeons performed a pioneering surgery on a 12-year-old girl with a varus leg deformity, correcting a 2cm leg length discrepancy and outward-turned knees in a 4.5-hour operation using external fixation, eliminating pain and enabling normal walking.
Pioneering Surgery Corrects Severe Bilateral Leg Deformity in 12-Year-Old Girl
Samara surgeons performed a pioneering surgery on a 12-year-old girl with a varus leg deformity, correcting a 2cm leg length discrepancy and outward-turned knees in a 4.5-hour operation using external fixation, eliminating pain and enabling normal walking.
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44% Bias Score