February 2025
March 2025
Henry Accuses Australian Governments of "Wilful Acts of Bastardry" Over Tax System
Ken Henry, former Treasury head, accuses Australian governments of "wilful acts of bastardry" for creating a tax system that harms young people and future generations, breaching budget honesty rules and favoring vested interests.
Henry Accuses Australian Governments of "Wilful Acts of Bastardry" Over Tax System
Ken Henry, former Treasury head, accuses Australian governments of "wilful acts of bastardry" for creating a tax system that harms young people and future generations, breaching budget honesty rules and favoring vested interests.
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48% Bias Score
Northern Beaches Hospital Review Highlights Systemic Failures Following Child's Death
Two-year-old Joe Massa died at Northern Beaches Hospital after a series of failures in triage and response to his deteriorating condition, prompting a review recommending urgent system changes and reigniting concerns about the hospital's controversial public-private partnership.
Northern Beaches Hospital Review Highlights Systemic Failures Following Child's Death
Two-year-old Joe Massa died at Northern Beaches Hospital after a series of failures in triage and response to his deteriorating condition, prompting a review recommending urgent system changes and reigniting concerns about the hospital's controversial public-private partnership.
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64% Bias Score
Habeck Urges EU to Build Independent Digital Platforms to Counter Silicon Valley's Influence
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck criticized Elon Musk's influence and called for the EU to create its own communication platforms within two years to reduce dependence on foreign tech companies, citing concerns about democracy and data privacy.
Habeck Urges EU to Build Independent Digital Platforms to Counter Silicon Valley's Influence
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck criticized Elon Musk's influence and called for the EU to create its own communication platforms within two years to reduce dependence on foreign tech companies, citing concerns about democracy and data privacy.
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48% Bias Score
China Condemns US Tariffs, Economists Predict Failure
China criticized US tariffs on Chinese exports, calling them disruptive to economic and trade cooperation, while economists warn of increased inflation, disrupted global trade, and potential isolation for the US.
China Condemns US Tariffs, Economists Predict Failure
China criticized US tariffs on Chinese exports, calling them disruptive to economic and trade cooperation, while economists warn of increased inflation, disrupted global trade, and potential isolation for the US.
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48% Bias Score
Guantanamo Transfers: Tattoos, Not Gang Ties, Questioned
The Trump administration transferred ten Venezuelan migrants to Guantanamo Bay in February 2024, claiming gang affiliation; however, evidence suggests that at least one migrant, Jhoan Bastidas, lacked a criminal record beyond illegal entry, and his mother asserts his tattoos were the determining fac...
Guantanamo Transfers: Tattoos, Not Gang Ties, Questioned
The Trump administration transferred ten Venezuelan migrants to Guantanamo Bay in February 2024, claiming gang affiliation; however, evidence suggests that at least one migrant, Jhoan Bastidas, lacked a criminal record beyond illegal entry, and his mother asserts his tattoos were the determining fac...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Executive Order Curtails Independent Agency Authority
President Trump issued an executive order requiring independent agencies, like the SEC and FDIC, to submit new regulations to the White House for approval, increasing presidential control and potentially creating conflicts of interest.
Trump Executive Order Curtails Independent Agency Authority
President Trump issued an executive order requiring independent agencies, like the SEC and FDIC, to submit new regulations to the White House for approval, increasing presidential control and potentially creating conflicts of interest.
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40% Bias Score
Wang Yi Urges UN Reform for More Equitable Global Governance
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi addressed the UN Security Council on Tuesday, calling for a more just and equitable global governance system, emphasizing the UN's crucial role in resolving global conflicts, and advocating for greater representation of developing nations during China's presidency of...
Wang Yi Urges UN Reform for More Equitable Global Governance
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi addressed the UN Security Council on Tuesday, calling for a more just and equitable global governance system, emphasizing the UN's crucial role in resolving global conflicts, and advocating for greater representation of developing nations during China's presidency of...
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40% Bias Score
China Expands Pilot Programs to Attract Foreign Investment
China unveiled a 2025 action plan to attract foreign investment by expanding pilot programs in key sectors like telecommunications, healthcare, and education, aiming to attract more high-tech investment and offering greater market opportunities for global corporations.
China Expands Pilot Programs to Attract Foreign Investment
China unveiled a 2025 action plan to attract foreign investment by expanding pilot programs in key sectors like telecommunications, healthcare, and education, aiming to attract more high-tech investment and offering greater market opportunities for global corporations.
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36% Bias Score
Legacy Admissions Decline Amidst Growing Scrutiny
A new report from Education Reform Now reveals that legacy admissions are declining sharply, with only 24% of four-year colleges considering it in 2025, down from 49% in 2015; five states have banned the practice, and public and expert disapproval is widespread.
Legacy Admissions Decline Amidst Growing Scrutiny
A new report from Education Reform Now reveals that legacy admissions are declining sharply, with only 24% of four-year colleges considering it in 2025, down from 49% in 2015; five states have banned the practice, and public and expert disapproval is widespread.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Musk Seeks \$44 Billion for X Amidst Revenue Crisis, Leaning on Political Influence
Elon Musk seeks \$44 billion in equity for X (formerly Twitter), despite revenue plummeting after he reinstated banned users, causing advertiser flight; however, his political ties and potential deregulation efforts may boost investor confidence.
Musk Seeks \$44 Billion for X Amidst Revenue Crisis, Leaning on Political Influence
Elon Musk seeks \$44 billion in equity for X (formerly Twitter), despite revenue plummeting after he reinstated banned users, causing advertiser flight; however, his political ties and potential deregulation efforts may boost investor confidence.
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40% Bias Score
Zelenskyy-Trump Feud Highlights Disinformation Threat in Ukraine Conflict
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accused US President Trump of promoting Russian disinformation regarding the war, leading Trump to label Zelenskyy a "dictator." This public feud highlights the risk of misinformation impacting international relations, particularly concerning the ongoing conflict in Ukr...
Zelenskyy-Trump Feud Highlights Disinformation Threat in Ukraine Conflict
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accused US President Trump of promoting Russian disinformation regarding the war, leading Trump to label Zelenskyy a "dictator." This public feud highlights the risk of misinformation impacting international relations, particularly concerning the ongoing conflict in Ukr...
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36% Bias Score
Public Data Reveals Secret USAID Funding Cut
Researchers used the publicly available Daily Treasury Statement to discover that funding to USAID was cut to zero on February 3rd, 2025, highlighting the importance of transparent government data for public oversight and accountability.
Public Data Reveals Secret USAID Funding Cut
Researchers used the publicly available Daily Treasury Statement to discover that funding to USAID was cut to zero on February 3rd, 2025, highlighting the importance of transparent government data for public oversight and accountability.
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36% Bias Score