February 2025
March 2025
NSF Fires 168 Probationary Employees in Federal Downsizing
The National Science Foundation (NSF) terminated 168 probationary employees on Tuesday, representing 12% of its workforce, to comply with a White House executive order aimed at reducing the size of the federal government; the NSF had a budget of nearly $9.1 billion in fiscal 2024.
NSF Fires 168 Probationary Employees in Federal Downsizing
The National Science Foundation (NSF) terminated 168 probationary employees on Tuesday, representing 12% of its workforce, to comply with a White House executive order aimed at reducing the size of the federal government; the NSF had a budget of nearly $9.1 billion in fiscal 2024.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Administration Seeks Terrorist Designation for Six Drug Cartels
The Trump administration submitted to Congress a list of six drug cartels, including the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua and Mexican cartels like Sinaloa and Jalisco, for designation as foreign terrorist organizations, expanding the government's ability to combat them.
Trump Administration Seeks Terrorist Designation for Six Drug Cartels
The Trump administration submitted to Congress a list of six drug cartels, including the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua and Mexican cartels like Sinaloa and Jalisco, for designation as foreign terrorist organizations, expanding the government's ability to combat them.
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56% Bias Score
xAI's Grok-3 Outperforms Some Rivals, But Bias Concerns Emerge
xAI launched Grok-3, a new AI model surpassing some competitors in benchmarks, initially available to X Premium+ subscribers; a new search engine, Deep Search, was also announced.
xAI's Grok-3 Outperforms Some Rivals, But Bias Concerns Emerge
xAI launched Grok-3, a new AI model surpassing some competitors in benchmarks, initially available to X Premium+ subscribers; a new search engine, Deep Search, was also announced.
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56% Bias Score
Brazil Joins OPEC+, Raising Climate Concerns Ahead of COP30
Brazil joined OPEC+ on Tuesday, becoming a major voice in global oil discussions despite its commitment to hosting COP30 and its President's environmental pledges; this follows crude oil becoming Brazil's top export in 2024.
Brazil Joins OPEC+, Raising Climate Concerns Ahead of COP30
Brazil joined OPEC+ on Tuesday, becoming a major voice in global oil discussions despite its commitment to hosting COP30 and its President's environmental pledges; this follows crude oil becoming Brazil's top export in 2024.
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48% Bias Score
Delta Flight Crash-Lands in Toronto, All Passengers Survive
Delta Flight 4819, carrying 80 people, crash-landed and flipped upside down at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday afternoon following days of heavy snowfall, resulting in injuries but no fatalities, prompting an investigation into the cause.
Delta Flight Crash-Lands in Toronto, All Passengers Survive
Delta Flight 4819, carrying 80 people, crash-landed and flipped upside down at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday afternoon following days of heavy snowfall, resulting in injuries but no fatalities, prompting an investigation into the cause.
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56% Bias Score
Judge Rules Trump's Transgender Military Ban Driven by Animus
On Tuesday, a federal judge hearing a challenge to President Trump's executive order banning transgender service members from the military described the order as having "unadulterated animus" toward transgender people, questioning its lack of analysis and rationale.
Judge Rules Trump's Transgender Military Ban Driven by Animus
On Tuesday, a federal judge hearing a challenge to President Trump's executive order banning transgender service members from the military described the order as having "unadulterated animus" toward transgender people, questioning its lack of analysis and rationale.
Progress
56% Bias Score
House GOP Task Force Aims to Declassify Sensitive Government Documents
Seven House Republicans formed a task force to declassify government secrets related to JFK's assassination, the Epstein client list, COVID-19, UAPs, and 9/11, signaling a conservative-led push for transparency.
House GOP Task Force Aims to Declassify Sensitive Government Documents
Seven House Republicans formed a task force to declassify government secrets related to JFK's assassination, the Epstein client list, COVID-19, UAPs, and 9/11, signaling a conservative-led push for transparency.
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64% Bias Score
NYC Mayor Adams Faces Removal Calls After Deputy Mayors Resign
Following the Justice Department's dismissal of corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, four deputy mayors resigned, prompting Governor Hochul to meet with city leaders to discuss his future, amid calls for his removal and concerns about his ability to govern.
NYC Mayor Adams Faces Removal Calls After Deputy Mayors Resign
Following the Justice Department's dismissal of corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, four deputy mayors resigned, prompting Governor Hochul to meet with city leaders to discuss his future, amid calls for his removal and concerns about his ability to govern.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Blames Ukraine for War, Says He Could Have Made a Deal
Donald Trump claimed Tuesday that Ukraine is responsible for the war with Russia, suggesting it could have negotiated a deal, and criticized President Zelenskyy's concerns about being excluded from US-Russia talks. Trump said he could have brokered a deal saving Ukrainian lives and territory.
Trump Blames Ukraine for War, Says He Could Have Made a Deal
Donald Trump claimed Tuesday that Ukraine is responsible for the war with Russia, suggesting it could have negotiated a deal, and criticized President Zelenskyy's concerns about being excluded from US-Russia talks. Trump said he could have brokered a deal saving Ukrainian lives and territory.
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52% Bias Score
Federal Prosecutor Resigns Over Lack of Evidence in Biden Administration Grant Investigation
Longtime federal prosecutor Denise Cheung resigned on Tuesday rather than follow orders from Trump-appointed officials to initiate a criminal investigation into environmental grants awarded during the Biden administration due to insufficient evidence, highlighting a pattern of resignations amid conc...
Federal Prosecutor Resigns Over Lack of Evidence in Biden Administration Grant Investigation
Longtime federal prosecutor Denise Cheung resigned on Tuesday rather than follow orders from Trump-appointed officials to initiate a criminal investigation into environmental grants awarded during the Biden administration due to insufficient evidence, highlighting a pattern of resignations amid conc...
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52% Bias Score
Judge Casts Doubt on Trump's Transgender Military Ban
In a hearing on Tuesday, US District Judge Ana Reyes expressed serious doubts about President Trump's executive order banning transgender service members, stating it is "arguably rampant with animus" and lacks any analysis to support its claims regarding military preparedness. The judge's comments s...
Judge Casts Doubt on Trump's Transgender Military Ban
In a hearing on Tuesday, US District Judge Ana Reyes expressed serious doubts about President Trump's executive order banning transgender service members, stating it is "arguably rampant with animus" and lacks any analysis to support its claims regarding military preparedness. The judge's comments s...
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52% Bias Score
NHS Cancer Care Failings Affect Half of Patients
A National Cancer Audit reveals that up to half of cancer patients in England and Wales may not receive the right treatment, with significant variations between hospitals, highlighting issues with prostate, kidney, and colon cancer care.
NHS Cancer Care Failings Affect Half of Patients
A National Cancer Audit reveals that up to half of cancer patients in England and Wales may not receive the right treatment, with significant variations between hospitals, highlighting issues with prostate, kidney, and colon cancer care.
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52% Bias Score