February 2025
March 2025
Pentagon's Mass Firings Spark Legal Concerns and Readiness Fears
The Pentagon plans to fire thousands of civilian probationary employees this week, potentially violating Title 10 section 129a by failing to conduct a required analysis of the impact on military readiness; this action affects specialized roles crucial for national security, sparking concerns from de...
Pentagon's Mass Firings Spark Legal Concerns and Readiness Fears
The Pentagon plans to fire thousands of civilian probationary employees this week, potentially violating Title 10 section 129a by failing to conduct a required analysis of the impact on military readiness; this action affects specialized roles crucial for national security, sparking concerns from de...
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40% Bias Score
Netherlands to Return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
The Netherlands agreed to return 119 Benin Bronzes looted in 1897 to Nigeria, marking the largest single return of these artifacts and setting a precedent for other nations considering repatriation of colonial-era loot.
Netherlands to Return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
The Netherlands agreed to return 119 Benin Bronzes looted in 1897 to Nigeria, marking the largest single return of these artifacts and setting a precedent for other nations considering repatriation of colonial-era loot.
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28% Bias Score
Missouri Man Dies Before Sentencing for Shooting Teen
Andrew Lester, 86, died before sentencing for shooting 16-year-old Ralph Yarl, who accidentally rang his doorbell; Lester pleaded guilty to second-degree assault, prompting the Yarl family's expression of dissatisfaction.
Missouri Man Dies Before Sentencing for Shooting Teen
Andrew Lester, 86, died before sentencing for shooting 16-year-old Ralph Yarl, who accidentally rang his doorbell; Lester pleaded guilty to second-degree assault, prompting the Yarl family's expression of dissatisfaction.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Blames Biden for Resurgent Inflation Amid Economists' Disagreement
Former President Trump blamed President Biden for renewed inflation in a recent Fox News interview, citing January's price increases driven by fuel and egg costs; however, economists disagree on the causes of inflation, with some citing government spending and others highlighting supply chain issues...
Trump Blames Biden for Resurgent Inflation Amid Economists' Disagreement
Former President Trump blamed President Biden for renewed inflation in a recent Fox News interview, citing January's price increases driven by fuel and egg costs; however, economists disagree on the causes of inflation, with some citing government spending and others highlighting supply chain issues...
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32% Bias Score
Trump Administration Labels Eight Latin American Cartels as "Foreign Terrorist Organizations
The Trump administration formally designated eight Latin American drug cartels, including MS-13 and the Sinaloa cartel, as "foreign terrorist organizations," a move criticized for potentially harming U.S. relations with Latin America and impacting trade, despite aiming to curb cartel activities and ...
Trump Administration Labels Eight Latin American Cartels as "Foreign Terrorist Organizations
The Trump administration formally designated eight Latin American drug cartels, including MS-13 and the Sinaloa cartel, as "foreign terrorist organizations," a move criticized for potentially harming U.S. relations with Latin America and impacting trade, despite aiming to curb cartel activities and ...
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44% Bias Score
EU Parliament Demands Ukrainian Inclusion in Peace Talks
The European Parliament declared that any peace deal in Ukraine must involve the Ukrainian government and its people, contrasting with recent US-Russia talks held without Ukrainian participation; new EU sanctions against Russia are expected shortly.
EU Parliament Demands Ukrainian Inclusion in Peace Talks
The European Parliament declared that any peace deal in Ukraine must involve the Ukrainian government and its people, contrasting with recent US-Russia talks held without Ukrainian participation; new EU sanctions against Russia are expected shortly.
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40% Bias Score
Alleged Tate Abuse Victims Urge US Non-Interference in Romania Investigation
Four women alleging abuse by British influencer Andrew Tate urged the US not to interfere with Romania's investigation into him and his brother, who face charges of human trafficking and rape; Romania denies US pressure.
Alleged Tate Abuse Victims Urge US Non-Interference in Romania Investigation
Four women alleging abuse by British influencer Andrew Tate urged the US not to interfere with Romania's investigation into him and his brother, who face charges of human trafficking and rape; Romania denies US pressure.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Echoes Russian Propaganda on Ukraine War
Former U.S. President Donald Trump accused Ukraine of starting the war with Russia, falsely claimed President Zelensky has a 4% approval rating (actual 57%), and called him a dictator due to suspended elections under martial law; these claims align with Russian propaganda.
Trump Echoes Russian Propaganda on Ukraine War
Former U.S. President Donald Trump accused Ukraine of starting the war with Russia, falsely claimed President Zelensky has a 4% approval rating (actual 57%), and called him a dictator due to suspended elections under martial law; these claims align with Russian propaganda.
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36% Bias Score
€1 Trillion Money Laundering Ring Dismantled in Spain and Portugal
Fourteen people, mostly Russian nationals, were arrested in Spain and Portugal for allegedly running a €1tn money-laundering operation using the Hawala method for various European and international mafias, with over €1m in cash and cryptocurrencies seized.
€1 Trillion Money Laundering Ring Dismantled in Spain and Portugal
Fourteen people, mostly Russian nationals, were arrested in Spain and Portugal for allegedly running a €1tn money-laundering operation using the Hawala method for various European and international mafias, with over €1m in cash and cryptocurrencies seized.
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24% Bias Score
Senate Republicans Defy Trump, Advance Separate Budget Plan
Senate Republicans are pushing ahead with their budget plan to advance parts of Trump's agenda, despite President Trump's support for the House's more comprehensive approach, setting up a potential clash between the two chambers and possibly with Trump himself before key deadlines.
Senate Republicans Defy Trump, Advance Separate Budget Plan
Senate Republicans are pushing ahead with their budget plan to advance parts of Trump's agenda, despite President Trump's support for the House's more comprehensive approach, setting up a potential clash between the two chambers and possibly with Trump himself before key deadlines.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Administration Halts New York City Congestion Pricing
The Trump administration halted New York City's $9 congestion toll for vehicles entering Manhattan, reversing its prior approval and citing concerns about the impact on working-class Americans, prompting immediate legal challenges.
Trump Administration Halts New York City Congestion Pricing
The Trump administration halted New York City's $9 congestion toll for vehicles entering Manhattan, reversing its prior approval and citing concerns about the impact on working-class Americans, prompting immediate legal challenges.
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64% Bias Score
Trump's Car Tariffs Threaten US Inflation
President Trump's proposed 25% tariff on imported cars, a sharp increase from the current 2.5%, will increase prices for US consumers, according to the German auto industry, potentially igniting an inflationary spiral and impacting German automakers already struggling with sales in China and the ele...
Trump's Car Tariffs Threaten US Inflation
President Trump's proposed 25% tariff on imported cars, a sharp increase from the current 2.5%, will increase prices for US consumers, according to the German auto industry, potentially igniting an inflationary spiral and impacting German automakers already struggling with sales in China and the ele...
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48% Bias Score