February 2025
March 2025
Musk's Commission Gains Access to Pentagon for Spending Cuts
Elon Musk's commission, tasked by President Trump to cut US federal spending, gains access to the Pentagon; the initiative targets personnel, DEI programs, and what the Defense Secretary calls 'woke' policies, raising concerns about conflicts of interest.
Musk's Commission Gains Access to Pentagon for Spending Cuts
Elon Musk's commission, tasked by President Trump to cut US federal spending, gains access to the Pentagon; the initiative targets personnel, DEI programs, and what the Defense Secretary calls 'woke' policies, raising concerns about conflicts of interest.
Progress
68% Bias Score
US Marshals Deputize Elon Musk's Security Detail
The US Marshals Service has deputized members of Elon Musk's private security detail, granting them federal law enforcement powers due to increased death threats against him, a move described as unusual by law enforcement sources familiar with the matter.
US Marshals Deputize Elon Musk's Security Detail
The US Marshals Service has deputized members of Elon Musk's private security detail, granting them federal law enforcement powers due to increased death threats against him, a move described as unusual by law enforcement sources familiar with the matter.
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40% Bias Score
Canada Designates Mexican Drug Cartels as Terrorist Groups
Canada designated seven Mexican drug cartels and two other transnational criminal organizations as terrorist groups on Thursday, mirroring a similar U.S. action to combat the fentanyl crisis and strengthen border security.
Canada Designates Mexican Drug Cartels as Terrorist Groups
Canada designated seven Mexican drug cartels and two other transnational criminal organizations as terrorist groups on Thursday, mirroring a similar U.S. action to combat the fentanyl crisis and strengthen border security.
Progress
44% Bias Score
US Deportation to Panama Sparks Human Rights Concerns
The US deported 299 migrants, including Turkish citizens, to Panama, where they are held in a luxury hotel against their will, sparking protests and concerns about human rights violations under a policy from the Trump administration.
US Deportation to Panama Sparks Human Rights Concerns
The US deported 299 migrants, including Turkish citizens, to Panama, where they are held in a luxury hotel against their will, sparking protests and concerns about human rights violations under a policy from the Trump administration.
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40% Bias Score
Antofagasta's 2024 Revenue Up 5% Despite Weather-Related Setbacks
Antofagasta Minerals announced a 5% revenue increase to $6.6 billion USD in 2024, driven by higher copper prices despite lower sales volumes due to December's severe weather in northern Chile impacting shipping; the company's stock rose 2.3% on Tuesday.
Antofagasta's 2024 Revenue Up 5% Despite Weather-Related Setbacks
Antofagasta Minerals announced a 5% revenue increase to $6.6 billion USD in 2024, driven by higher copper prices despite lower sales volumes due to December's severe weather in northern Chile impacting shipping; the company's stock rose 2.3% on Tuesday.
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32% Bias Score
France Passes Wealth Tax on Richest 0.01%
France's National Assembly approved a bill implementing a minimum 2% wealth tax on the wealthiest 0.01% of taxpayers, aiming to generate €15-25 billion and address wealth inequality, despite government opposition fearing capital flight.
France Passes Wealth Tax on Richest 0.01%
France's National Assembly approved a bill implementing a minimum 2% wealth tax on the wealthiest 0.01% of taxpayers, aiming to generate €15-25 billion and address wealth inequality, despite government opposition fearing capital flight.
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52% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia Designates First Dark Sky Parks in the Middle East
Saudi Arabia's AlUla Manara and AlGharameel Nature Reserves became the Middle East's first Dark Sky Parks in November 2023, promoting astrotourism while preserving the night sky, joining 21 other countries with similar designations and highlighting sustainable tourism practices.
Saudi Arabia Designates First Dark Sky Parks in the Middle East
Saudi Arabia's AlUla Manara and AlGharameel Nature Reserves became the Middle East's first Dark Sky Parks in November 2023, promoting astrotourism while preserving the night sky, joining 21 other countries with similar designations and highlighting sustainable tourism practices.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia Designates First Dark Sky Parks in the Middle East
Saudi Arabia's AlUla Manara and AlGharameel Nature Reserves became the Middle East's first Dark Sky Parks in November 2023, promoting astrotourism and showcasing the region's exceptionally dark night skies, a key element of its sustainable tourism strategy.
Saudi Arabia Designates First Dark Sky Parks in the Middle East
Saudi Arabia's AlUla Manara and AlGharameel Nature Reserves became the Middle East's first Dark Sky Parks in November 2023, promoting astrotourism and showcasing the region's exceptionally dark night skies, a key element of its sustainable tourism strategy.
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44% Bias Score
McConnell Announces Retirement, Setting Off Kentucky Senate Race
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced his retirement on his 83rd birthday, ending a 36-year career; the open Kentucky seat will likely trigger a competitive GOP primary race among candidates vying for Trump's endorsement.
McConnell Announces Retirement, Setting Off Kentucky Senate Race
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced his retirement on his 83rd birthday, ending a 36-year career; the open Kentucky seat will likely trigger a competitive GOP primary race among candidates vying for Trump's endorsement.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Expose Deepening Transatlantic Rift
Following Donald Trump's January 20th inauguration, the US imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, leading to a trade war with the EU and exposing deep divisions over the Ukraine conflict and differing views on democratic values.
Trump's Tariffs Expose Deepening Transatlantic Rift
Following Donald Trump's January 20th inauguration, the US imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, leading to a trade war with the EU and exposing deep divisions over the Ukraine conflict and differing views on democratic values.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Ontario's Supervised Drug-Use Site Closures to Strain Healthcare System
Ontario plans to close 10 of its 23 supervised drug-use sites by month's end, prompting warnings from health professionals about increased overdoses and strain on emergency rooms; the decision, driven by safety concerns and supported by public opinion polls favoring the governing party, contrasts wi...
Ontario's Supervised Drug-Use Site Closures to Strain Healthcare System
Ontario plans to close 10 of its 23 supervised drug-use sites by month's end, prompting warnings from health professionals about increased overdoses and strain on emergency rooms; the decision, driven by safety concerns and supported by public opinion polls favoring the governing party, contrasts wi...
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48% Bias Score
Nova Scotia Aims to Boost Interprovincial Trade to Counter U.S. Tariff Threats
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston announced legislation to ease interprovincial trade and labor mobility by allowing goods and service providers from other provinces to operate within Nova Scotia, provided those provinces have similar legislation, as a means of reducing Canada's economic reliance on t...
Nova Scotia Aims to Boost Interprovincial Trade to Counter U.S. Tariff Threats
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston announced legislation to ease interprovincial trade and labor mobility by allowing goods and service providers from other provinces to operate within Nova Scotia, provided those provinces have similar legislation, as a means of reducing Canada's economic reliance on t...
Progress
48% Bias Score