February 2025
March 2025
Unexpected Beryllium-10 Buildup in Pacific Ocean Offers New Insights into Geological Timescales
An international team of scientists discovered an unexpectedly high concentration of the radioactive isotope beryllium-10 in Pacific Ocean sediment, dating back approximately 10 million years, potentially due to changes in cosmic rays or ocean currents, offering improved calibration of geological da...
Unexpected Beryllium-10 Buildup in Pacific Ocean Offers New Insights into Geological Timescales
An international team of scientists discovered an unexpectedly high concentration of the radioactive isotope beryllium-10 in Pacific Ocean sediment, dating back approximately 10 million years, potentially due to changes in cosmic rays or ocean currents, offering improved calibration of geological da...
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32% Bias Score
France to Ban PFAS in Textiles and Cosmetics
France is considering a law banning PFAS in textiles and cosmetics by January 1, 2026, driven by concerns over these persistent chemicals' environmental impact and health risks.
France to Ban PFAS in Textiles and Cosmetics
France is considering a law banning PFAS in textiles and cosmetics by January 1, 2026, driven by concerns over these persistent chemicals' environmental impact and health risks.
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44% Bias Score
German Election Debate: Scholz and Merz Clash on Economy and Migration
In a German election debate, Chancellor Scholz (SPD) and challenger Merz (CDU/CSU) clashed over economic policies, migration, and the influence of the far-right AfD, with Scholz emphasizing investment and Merz advocating for reduced energy costs and stricter migration controls.
German Election Debate: Scholz and Merz Clash on Economy and Migration
In a German election debate, Chancellor Scholz (SPD) and challenger Merz (CDU/CSU) clashed over economic policies, migration, and the influence of the far-right AfD, with Scholz emphasizing investment and Merz advocating for reduced energy costs and stricter migration controls.
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36% Bias Score
Germany's 2025 Bundestag Election: Union Leads Amidst AfD Scandal and Policy Shifts
Germany's 2025 Bundestag election is approaching, with the Union leading in polls but facing uncertainty from an AfD donation scandal and CDU's stance on tax increases. Schleswig-Holstein's Minister-President is considering another term.
Germany's 2025 Bundestag Election: Union Leads Amidst AfD Scandal and Policy Shifts
Germany's 2025 Bundestag election is approaching, with the Union leading in polls but facing uncertainty from an AfD donation scandal and CDU's stance on tax increases. Schleswig-Holstein's Minister-President is considering another term.
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40% Bias Score
Merz Confident of CDU Victory, Promises Tax Cuts and Stronger International Role
Days before Germany's federal election, CDU's chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz confidently predicted a strong CDU victory, aiming for a clear lead and a five-year mandate; he criticized the current government's economic policies and the AfD, advocating for tax cuts, AI leadership, and stronger Eu...
Merz Confident of CDU Victory, Promises Tax Cuts and Stronger International Role
Days before Germany's federal election, CDU's chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz confidently predicted a strong CDU victory, aiming for a clear lead and a five-year mandate; he criticized the current government's economic policies and the AfD, advocating for tax cuts, AI leadership, and stronger Eu...
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52% Bias Score
Merz Challenges Scholz for German Chancellorship
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's CDU, is vying to become Chancellor, succeeding Olaf Scholz; his platform includes a more conservative approach to immigration and a potential return to nuclear energy, marking a shift from the previous coalition government.
Merz Challenges Scholz for German Chancellorship
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's CDU, is vying to become Chancellor, succeeding Olaf Scholz; his platform includes a more conservative approach to immigration and a potential return to nuclear energy, marking a shift from the previous coalition government.
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40% Bias Score
EU Shifts Farm Policy Focus from Environment to Farmer Livelihoods
The EU Commission unveiled a revised agricultural policy on February 19th, prioritizing regulatory simplification and farmer income over stringent environmental goals, abandoning the controversial "Farm to Fork" strategy's ambitious reduction targets in response to farmer criticism.
EU Shifts Farm Policy Focus from Environment to Farmer Livelihoods
The EU Commission unveiled a revised agricultural policy on February 19th, prioritizing regulatory simplification and farmer income over stringent environmental goals, abandoning the controversial "Farm to Fork" strategy's ambitious reduction targets in response to farmer criticism.
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48% Bias Score
Bayrou Survives Sixth No-Confidence Vote Amidst French Political Instability
French Prime Minister François Bayrou survived a sixth no-confidence vote on February 19th, initiated by the Socialist Party due to his use of a far-right term regarding migration. Despite support from LFI, the motion failed due to abstentions, revealing divisions within the left and maintaining Bay...
Bayrou Survives Sixth No-Confidence Vote Amidst French Political Instability
French Prime Minister François Bayrou survived a sixth no-confidence vote on February 19th, initiated by the Socialist Party due to his use of a far-right term regarding migration. Despite support from LFI, the motion failed due to abstentions, revealing divisions within the left and maintaining Bay...
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52% Bias Score
Nova Scotia Budget Criticized for Insufficient Funding to Address Gender-Based Violence Crisis
Nova Scotia's $17.6 billion 2025-26 budget includes $100 million for gender-based violence, but faces criticism for lacking substantial new funding despite six women being killed by male partners since October, prompting calls for an epidemic-level response.
Nova Scotia Budget Criticized for Insufficient Funding to Address Gender-Based Violence Crisis
Nova Scotia's $17.6 billion 2025-26 budget includes $100 million for gender-based violence, but faces criticism for lacking substantial new funding despite six women being killed by male partners since October, prompting calls for an epidemic-level response.
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44% Bias Score
Canada Buys 500,000 Bird Flu Vaccine Doses
Canada has purchased 500,000 doses of an avian influenza vaccine from GSK to protect high-risk individuals, following a domestically acquired case in British Columbia, with distribution to provinces and territories using a risk-based approach, while maintaining a federal reserve.
Canada Buys 500,000 Bird Flu Vaccine Doses
Canada has purchased 500,000 doses of an avian influenza vaccine from GSK to protect high-risk individuals, following a domestically acquired case in British Columbia, with distribution to provinces and territories using a risk-based approach, while maintaining a federal reserve.
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36% Bias Score
Toronto Teen on Trial for Fatal Stabbing of Homeless Man
A 14-year-old girl stands trial for second-degree murder in the death of Kenneth Lee, a 59-year-old homeless man, stabbed during a group assault in Toronto in December 2022; her co-accused pleaded guilty to manslaughter, while the defense argues the accused was intoxicated and did not inflict the fa...
Toronto Teen on Trial for Fatal Stabbing of Homeless Man
A 14-year-old girl stands trial for second-degree murder in the death of Kenneth Lee, a 59-year-old homeless man, stabbed during a group assault in Toronto in December 2022; her co-accused pleaded guilty to manslaughter, while the defense argues the accused was intoxicated and did not inflict the fa...
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52% Bias Score
Black Bears Occupy Southern California Homes Evacuated Due to Eaton Fire
Two 500-plus pound black bears have taken refuge in homes vacated due to the destructive Eaton fire in Southern California; one bear was captured and relocated, while another remains in a Pasadena residence, highlighting the increasing human-wildlife conflict in the region.
Black Bears Occupy Southern California Homes Evacuated Due to Eaton Fire
Two 500-plus pound black bears have taken refuge in homes vacated due to the destructive Eaton fire in Southern California; one bear was captured and relocated, while another remains in a Pasadena residence, highlighting the increasing human-wildlife conflict in the region.
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32% Bias Score