February 2025
March 2025
Lawsuit Filed After Deadly Washington, D.C. Plane Crash
On January 29, 2024, a midair collision over Washington, D.C., between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army helicopter resulted in 67 fatalities. A $250 million lawsuit has been filed against the FAA and the Army, alleging inadequate air traffic control staffing and communication issues con...
Lawsuit Filed After Deadly Washington, D.C. Plane Crash
On January 29, 2024, a midair collision over Washington, D.C., between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army helicopter resulted in 67 fatalities. A $250 million lawsuit has been filed against the FAA and the Army, alleging inadequate air traffic control staffing and communication issues con...
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine Excluded from US-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia, Sparking Regional Concerns
A meeting between US and Russian diplomats in Saudi Arabia, excluding Ukraine, caused concern and skepticism among Kyiv residents and neighboring countries like Poland, who fear a deal favoring Russia could destabilize the region.
Ukraine Excluded from US-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia, Sparking Regional Concerns
A meeting between US and Russian diplomats in Saudi Arabia, excluding Ukraine, caused concern and skepticism among Kyiv residents and neighboring countries like Poland, who fear a deal favoring Russia could destabilize the region.
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48% Bias Score
Israel Announces Fate of Eight Hostages Presumed Dead
On February 18th, 2025, Israel announced the release of six living hostages and the death of eight others held captive by Hamas since October 7th, 2023, with repatriation of four bodies scheduled for February 20th.
Israel Announces Fate of Eight Hostages Presumed Dead
On February 18th, 2025, Israel announced the release of six living hostages and the death of eight others held captive by Hamas since October 7th, 2023, with repatriation of four bodies scheduled for February 20th.
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36% Bias Score
Murati Launches Open-Source AI Venture; xAI Unveils Grok-3
Mira Murati launched Thinking Machine Labs, an open-source AI company, while Elon Musk's xAI released the Grok-3 AI model and DeepSearch, highlighting contrasting approaches to AI development.
Murati Launches Open-Source AI Venture; xAI Unveils Grok-3
Mira Murati launched Thinking Machine Labs, an open-source AI company, while Elon Musk's xAI released the Grok-3 AI model and DeepSearch, highlighting contrasting approaches to AI development.
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48% Bias Score
Russia Rejects NATO Peacekeepers in Ukraine; US and Russia Agree to Negotiate
Following a meeting in Saudi Arabia between US and Russian officials, Russia rejected NATO peacekeeping forces in Ukraine, while both nations agreed to form negotiating teams to discuss the end of the war; Ukraine was not invited to the talks, prompting concerns from its president and mixed reaction...
Russia Rejects NATO Peacekeepers in Ukraine; US and Russia Agree to Negotiate
Following a meeting in Saudi Arabia between US and Russian officials, Russia rejected NATO peacekeeping forces in Ukraine, while both nations agreed to form negotiating teams to discuss the end of the war; Ukraine was not invited to the talks, prompting concerns from its president and mixed reaction...
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44% Bias Score
Macron's Paris Summit Exposes Deep European Divisions Amidst NATO Uncertainty
An emergency meeting of European leaders in Paris, convened by President Macron to address the implications of Trump's demands for increased European defense spending and aid to Ukraine, ended without a statement, sparking controversy over the exclusion of some European nations and exposing deep div...
Macron's Paris Summit Exposes Deep European Divisions Amidst NATO Uncertainty
An emergency meeting of European leaders in Paris, convened by President Macron to address the implications of Trump's demands for increased European defense spending and aid to Ukraine, ended without a statement, sparking controversy over the exclusion of some European nations and exposing deep div...
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56% Bias Score
Judge Rejects Restraining Order Against Trump, Musk's Agency
A US judge denied a temporary restraining order against President Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), allowing it to continue restructuring federal agencies despite concerns about its authority and potential conflicts of interest; the lawsuit was filed by 14 states.
Judge Rejects Restraining Order Against Trump, Musk's Agency
A US judge denied a temporary restraining order against President Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), allowing it to continue restructuring federal agencies despite concerns about its authority and potential conflicts of interest; the lawsuit was filed by 14 states.
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60% Bias Score
Chinese Helicopter Harasses Philippine Plane Near Scarborough Shoal
A Chinese navy helicopter flew dangerously close to a Philippine patrol plane over the Scarborough Shoal on Tuesday, prompting a radio warning from the Filipino pilot; the incident is the latest escalation in the long-standing territorial dispute in the South China Sea.
Chinese Helicopter Harasses Philippine Plane Near Scarborough Shoal
A Chinese navy helicopter flew dangerously close to a Philippine patrol plane over the Scarborough Shoal on Tuesday, prompting a radio warning from the Filipino pilot; the incident is the latest escalation in the long-standing territorial dispute in the South China Sea.
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56% Bias Score
U.S., Russia Restore Embassy Staffing; Ukraine Excluded from Talks
The U.S. and Russia agreed to restore full embassy operations in a Riyadh meeting, excluding Ukraine and raising concerns about potential concessions to Russia, particularly regarding occupied Ukrainian territories, despite the release of an American detainee from Russia.
U.S., Russia Restore Embassy Staffing; Ukraine Excluded from Talks
The U.S. and Russia agreed to restore full embassy operations in a Riyadh meeting, excluding Ukraine and raising concerns about potential concessions to Russia, particularly regarding occupied Ukrainian territories, despite the release of an American detainee from Russia.
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44% Bias Score
US-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia Signal Potential Shift in Ukraine War
Senior US and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss potential negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, resulting in an agreement to form teams to explore a ceasefire; however, concerns remain regarding Russia's accountability for its aggression.
US-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia Signal Potential Shift in Ukraine War
Senior US and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss potential negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, resulting in an agreement to form teams to explore a ceasefire; however, concerns remain regarding Russia's accountability for its aggression.
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56% Bias Score
New Blood Test Improves Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
A new blood test, PAC-MANN, accurately diagnoses pancreatic cancer 98% of the time by detecting protease enzyme activity, offering earlier detection and improved treatment options; when combined with the CA 19-9 test, accuracy for early detection increases to 85%.
New Blood Test Improves Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
A new blood test, PAC-MANN, accurately diagnoses pancreatic cancer 98% of the time by detecting protease enzyme activity, offering earlier detection and improved treatment options; when combined with the CA 19-9 test, accuracy for early detection increases to 85%.
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44% Bias Score
US-Russia Talks on Ukraine War Conclude in Riyadh
In Riyadh, the US and Russia held their first direct talks in three years on the Ukraine war, with Russia reiterating its opposition to NATO expansion and Ukraine's NATO membership, while the US seeks a just and lasting end to the conflict.
US-Russia Talks on Ukraine War Conclude in Riyadh
In Riyadh, the US and Russia held their first direct talks in three years on the Ukraine war, with Russia reiterating its opposition to NATO expansion and Ukraine's NATO membership, while the US seeks a just and lasting end to the conflict.
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48% Bias Score