February 2025
March 2025
American Released from Russian Custody Hours Before US-Russia Talks
American Kalob Byers, arrested in Russia on February 7th for allegedly smuggling cannabis-laced marmalade, was released on Sunday, hours before high-level US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, raising questions about the interplay between individual cases and international diplomacy.
American Released from Russian Custody Hours Before US-Russia Talks
American Kalob Byers, arrested in Russia on February 7th for allegedly smuggling cannabis-laced marmalade, was released on Sunday, hours before high-level US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, raising questions about the interplay between individual cases and international diplomacy.
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40% Bias Score
Milei's Cryptocurrency Scandal: $4 Billion Loss, Multiple Investigations
Argentine President Javier Milei faces accusations of promoting a cryptocurrency, $LIBRA, that crashed, affecting over 40,000 people with losses exceeding $4 billion; he denies wrongdoing but faces multiple investigations.
Milei's Cryptocurrency Scandal: $4 Billion Loss, Multiple Investigations
Argentine President Javier Milei faces accusations of promoting a cryptocurrency, $LIBRA, that crashed, affecting over 40,000 people with losses exceeding $4 billion; he denies wrongdoing but faces multiple investigations.
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48% Bias Score
Polio Resurgence in Pakistan: Violence and Misinformation Hamper Eradication Efforts
Pakistan faces a polio resurgence amidst violence against vaccinators, fueled by conspiracy theories and hampered by reduced international support, affecting particularly vulnerable populations in impoverished regions near the Afghan border; in 2022, 74 wild poliovirus infections were reported, drop...
Polio Resurgence in Pakistan: Violence and Misinformation Hamper Eradication Efforts
Pakistan faces a polio resurgence amidst violence against vaccinators, fueled by conspiracy theories and hampered by reduced international support, affecting particularly vulnerable populations in impoverished regions near the Afghan border; in 2022, 74 wild poliovirus infections were reported, drop...
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44% Bias Score
Ontario Election Debate: Ford Faces Criticism on Healthcare, Greenbelt
Ten days before Ontario's election, the final debate saw Doug Ford defend his record against attacks from opponents focusing on healthcare, cost of living, and the Greenbelt. Accusations of broken promises and policy disagreements dominated the discussion, highlighting key issues for voters.
Ontario Election Debate: Ford Faces Criticism on Healthcare, Greenbelt
Ten days before Ontario's election, the final debate saw Doug Ford defend his record against attacks from opponents focusing on healthcare, cost of living, and the Greenbelt. Accusations of broken promises and policy disagreements dominated the discussion, highlighting key issues for voters.
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44% Bias Score
Munich Trial: German Student Accused of Attempted Murder in Budapest Far-Right Attack
A German student, Hanna S., stands trial in Munich for attempted murder and assault, accused of participating in a 30-second attack on alleged neo-Nazis in Budapest during a far-right gathering in February 2023, as part of the "Antifa Ost" group, which raises concerns about international legal ramif...
Munich Trial: German Student Accused of Attempted Murder in Budapest Far-Right Attack
A German student, Hanna S., stands trial in Munich for attempted murder and assault, accused of participating in a 30-second attack on alleged neo-Nazis in Budapest during a far-right gathering in February 2023, as part of the "Antifa Ost" group, which raises concerns about international legal ramif...
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60% Bias Score
Kremlin Shifts Stance, Embraces Trump's Approach to Ukraine
In 2020, Russian media dramatically shifted its portrayal of the West, embracing President Trump's engagement with Russia as validation of its own aggressive stance toward Ukraine, aiming for territorial gains and President Zelenskyy's removal, reflecting a deep-seated belief in the inevitability of...
Kremlin Shifts Stance, Embraces Trump's Approach to Ukraine
In 2020, Russian media dramatically shifted its portrayal of the West, embracing President Trump's engagement with Russia as validation of its own aggressive stance toward Ukraine, aiming for territorial gains and President Zelenskyy's removal, reflecting a deep-seated belief in the inevitability of...
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60% Bias Score
Social Security Commissioner Resigns Over Data Access Dispute
Acting Social Security Commissioner Michelle King resigned after refusing to provide the Department of Government Efficiency access to sensitive recipient data; the White House replaced her with Leland Dudek, while also nominating Frank Bisignano for the position.
Social Security Commissioner Resigns Over Data Access Dispute
Acting Social Security Commissioner Michelle King resigned after refusing to provide the Department of Government Efficiency access to sensitive recipient data; the White House replaced her with Leland Dudek, while also nominating Frank Bisignano for the position.
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40% Bias Score
Delta Flight Crash in Toronto Injures 15
A Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, injuring 15 people (3 critically) during a winter storm, briefly shutting down Canada's busiest airport; the cause is under investigation.
Delta Flight Crash in Toronto Injures 15
A Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, injuring 15 people (3 critically) during a winter storm, briefly shutting down Canada's busiest airport; the cause is under investigation.
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24% Bias Score
Japan Unveils Ambitious Climate Plan: Carbon Neutrality by 2050
Japan's new climate pledge involves achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, cutting emissions by 73% by 2040, increasing renewable energy sources to 40-50% of its electricity generation, and aiming for a 20% contribution from nuclear power by 2040, while reducing reliance on thermal power plants.
Japan Unveils Ambitious Climate Plan: Carbon Neutrality by 2050
Japan's new climate pledge involves achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, cutting emissions by 73% by 2040, increasing renewable energy sources to 40-50% of its electricity generation, and aiming for a 20% contribution from nuclear power by 2040, while reducing reliance on thermal power plants.
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40% Bias Score
Four Deputy Mayors Resign, Sparking Calls for New York City Mayor's Resignation
Amid criticism, four New York City deputy mayors resigned, prompting calls for Mayor Eric Adams's resignation due to alleged alignment with the Trump administration on immigration and concerns over political interference in the justice system, leading to the resignation of several state attorneys wh...
Four Deputy Mayors Resign, Sparking Calls for New York City Mayor's Resignation
Amid criticism, four New York City deputy mayors resigned, prompting calls for Mayor Eric Adams's resignation due to alleged alignment with the Trump administration on immigration and concerns over political interference in the justice system, leading to the resignation of several state attorneys wh...
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48% Bias Score
Four Aides Resign Amidst Corruption Probe and Immigration Policy Backlash Against New York City Mayor Adams
Facing a corruption investigation and political backlash over his immigration policies, New York City Mayor Eric Adams saw four top aides resign, prompting the governor to consider removing him from office.
Four Aides Resign Amidst Corruption Probe and Immigration Policy Backlash Against New York City Mayor Adams
Facing a corruption investigation and political backlash over his immigration policies, New York City Mayor Eric Adams saw four top aides resign, prompting the governor to consider removing him from office.
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60% Bias Score
Delta Flight Overturns at Toronto Airport, Injuring 18
Delta flight 4819 from Minneapolis to Toronto overturned on landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on February 17, 2025, injuring 18 passengers, three critically, but all 80 people on board were located; airport operations resumed after a temporary suspension.
Delta Flight Overturns at Toronto Airport, Injuring 18
Delta flight 4819 from Minneapolis to Toronto overturned on landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on February 17, 2025, injuring 18 passengers, three critically, but all 80 people on board were located; airport operations resumed after a temporary suspension.
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44% Bias Score