February 2025
March 2025
Carbon Tax Elimination: Alternative Strategies for Canada's Climate Goals
Jatin Nathwani, a University of Waterloo professor, argues that Canada can achieve its climate goals without a carbon tax by focusing on electrification, clean energy investments, and government incentives for electric vehicles and heat pumps. This transition is expected to reduce the oil and gas se...
Carbon Tax Elimination: Alternative Strategies for Canada's Climate Goals
Jatin Nathwani, a University of Waterloo professor, argues that Canada can achieve its climate goals without a carbon tax by focusing on electrification, clean energy investments, and government incentives for electric vehicles and heat pumps. This transition is expected to reduce the oil and gas se...
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48% Bias Score
Mile-Long Anti-Drone Net Tunnel Ineffective Against Skilled FPV Operators
In response to devastating FPV drone attacks on its supply lines in Bakhmut, Russia is constructing a mile-long anti-drone net tunnel; however, a Ukrainian drone commander claims this will be ineffective against skilled operators who can adapt their tactics.
Mile-Long Anti-Drone Net Tunnel Ineffective Against Skilled FPV Operators
In response to devastating FPV drone attacks on its supply lines in Bakhmut, Russia is constructing a mile-long anti-drone net tunnel; however, a Ukrainian drone commander claims this will be ineffective against skilled operators who can adapt their tactics.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Pope Francis Hospitalized with Complex Respiratory Infection
Pope Francis is hospitalized in Rome with a complex polymicrobial respiratory tract infection, impacting his ability to fulfill his religious duties; his condition follows a week of bronchitis and shortness of breath.
Pope Francis Hospitalized with Complex Respiratory Infection
Pope Francis is hospitalized in Rome with a complex polymicrobial respiratory tract infection, impacting his ability to fulfill his religious duties; his condition follows a week of bronchitis and shortness of breath.
Progress
28% Bias Score
Pope Francis's Hospitalization Extended Due to Complex Respiratory Infection
Pope Francis is hospitalized in Rome with a "complex clinical picture" of a polymicrobial respiratory infection, requiring a longer stay than his 2023 pneumonia treatment, forcing cancellation of some Holy Year events.
Pope Francis's Hospitalization Extended Due to Complex Respiratory Infection
Pope Francis is hospitalized in Rome with a "complex clinical picture" of a polymicrobial respiratory infection, requiring a longer stay than his 2023 pneumonia treatment, forcing cancellation of some Holy Year events.
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16% Bias Score
Pope Francis Hospitalized with Complex Respiratory Infection
Pope Francis, 88, is hospitalized in Rome's Gemelli hospital with a complex polymicrobial infection in his respiratory tract, requiring an extended stay; this follows previous bronchitis treatments and cancellations of public appearances due to health issues.
Pope Francis Hospitalized with Complex Respiratory Infection
Pope Francis, 88, is hospitalized in Rome's Gemelli hospital with a complex polymicrobial infection in his respiratory tract, requiring an extended stay; this follows previous bronchitis treatments and cancellations of public appearances due to health issues.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Mexico Seeks to Avert US Tariffs in Washington Talks
Mexico's Economy Secretary will meet with the US Commerce Secretary nominee in Washington this week to discuss tariffs, while a separate security meeting is also planned; this follows a recent deal delaying widespread tariffs.
Mexico Seeks to Avert US Tariffs in Washington Talks
Mexico's Economy Secretary will meet with the US Commerce Secretary nominee in Washington this week to discuss tariffs, while a separate security meeting is also planned; this follows a recent deal delaying widespread tariffs.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Unconventional Envoy Brokers Deals in Ukraine and Middle East Conflicts
President Trump appointed his personal friend, Steve Witkoff, a real estate developer with no diplomatic experience, to negotiate with Vladimir Putin and broker deals in both the Russia-Ukraine war and Israeli-Hamas conflict, causing concern among Western allies due to the exclusion of traditional p...
Trump's Unconventional Envoy Brokers Deals in Ukraine and Middle East Conflicts
President Trump appointed his personal friend, Steve Witkoff, a real estate developer with no diplomatic experience, to negotiate with Vladimir Putin and broker deals in both the Russia-Ukraine war and Israeli-Hamas conflict, causing concern among Western allies due to the exclusion of traditional p...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Record $11.6 Billion Fuels European Healthtech Boom
In 2024, European healthtech companies attracted a record-breaking $11.6 billion in funding, driven by AI, biotech, and big data advancements that promise to revolutionize patient care, address health disparities, and improve global health outcomes.
Record $11.6 Billion Fuels European Healthtech Boom
In 2024, European healthtech companies attracted a record-breaking $11.6 billion in funding, driven by AI, biotech, and big data advancements that promise to revolutionize patient care, address health disparities, and improve global health outcomes.
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52% Bias Score
Zelenskyy Rejects US Rare Earth Minerals Deal
President Zelenskyy rejected a U.S. proposal to access Ukraine's rare earth minerals in exchange for continued aid, citing insufficient security guarantees and a focus on U.S. interests, leading to a potential rift in U.S.-Ukraine relations and impacting future aid and peace negotiations.
Zelenskyy Rejects US Rare Earth Minerals Deal
President Zelenskyy rejected a U.S. proposal to access Ukraine's rare earth minerals in exchange for continued aid, citing insufficient security guarantees and a focus on U.S. interests, leading to a potential rift in U.S.-Ukraine relations and impacting future aid and peace negotiations.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Pence Publicly Challenges Trump Administration
Mike Pence, through his political advocacy group, is publicly criticizing the Trump administration's appointments of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Lori Chavez-DeRemer, spending nearly $1 million in opposition ads and lobbying efforts, marking a significant break from his previous close ties with Trump.
Pence Publicly Challenges Trump Administration
Mike Pence, through his political advocacy group, is publicly criticizing the Trump administration's appointments of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Lori Chavez-DeRemer, spending nearly $1 million in opposition ads and lobbying efforts, marking a significant break from his previous close ties with Trump.
Progress
44% Bias Score
CHP Faces Vote-Buying Probe Amidst Internal Tensions
Ankara's Chief Public Prosecutor is investigating vote-buying claims during the CHP's November 4-5, 2023 congress, prompted by President Erdoğan's comments and a complaint initially filed in Bursa; the CHP leadership views this as a political attack.
CHP Faces Vote-Buying Probe Amidst Internal Tensions
Ankara's Chief Public Prosecutor is investigating vote-buying claims during the CHP's November 4-5, 2023 congress, prompted by President Erdoğan's comments and a complaint initially filed in Bursa; the CHP leadership views this as a political attack.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Passive House in Germany Reduces Energy Costs by 80%
In Aachen, Germany, Thomas and Heike live in a passive house, maintaining a comfortable temperature even at sub-zero temperatures using high-performance insulation and a heat pump partially powered by solar panels, resulting in energy costs five times lower than average.
Passive House in Germany Reduces Energy Costs by 80%
In Aachen, Germany, Thomas and Heike live in a passive house, maintaining a comfortable temperature even at sub-zero temperatures using high-performance insulation and a heat pump partially powered by solar panels, resulting in energy costs five times lower than average.
Progress
44% Bias Score