February 2025
March 2025
China Samples Japanese Fish Near Fukushima to Lift Seafood Ban
China collected Japanese fish samples near Fukushima for IAEA-led monitoring of treated radioactive water discharge, aiming to lift its seafood import ban based on analysis of radiation levels.
China Samples Japanese Fish Near Fukushima to Lift Seafood Ban
China collected Japanese fish samples near Fukushima for IAEA-led monitoring of treated radioactive water discharge, aiming to lift its seafood import ban based on analysis of radiation levels.
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36% Bias Score
Declining Book Reading in America: Impact of Social Media and Screen-Based Reading
A recent decline in book reading among Americans, supported by Gallup and Bureau of Labor Statistics data, is linked to increased social media use and screen-based reading habits, impacting comprehension and critical thinking.
Declining Book Reading in America: Impact of Social Media and Screen-Based Reading
A recent decline in book reading among Americans, supported by Gallup and Bureau of Labor Statistics data, is linked to increased social media use and screen-based reading habits, impacting comprehension and critical thinking.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Trump Administration Investigates California High-Speed Rail, Threatening $4 Billion in Funding
The Trump administration launched an investigation into California's high-speed rail project, threatening to withdraw nearly $4 billion in federal funding, potentially derailing a project plagued by cost overruns and delays that currently employs nearly 15,000 people and has completed over 50 major ...
Trump Administration Investigates California High-Speed Rail, Threatening $4 Billion in Funding
The Trump administration launched an investigation into California's high-speed rail project, threatening to withdraw nearly $4 billion in federal funding, potentially derailing a project plagued by cost overruns and delays that currently employs nearly 15,000 people and has completed over 50 major ...
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64% Bias Score
China Intercepts Philippine Aircraft Over Disputed Spratly Islands
China's military intercepted three Philippine aircraft over the disputed Spratly Islands on Thursday, escalating tensions in the South China Sea, following a similar incident on Tuesday near the Scarborough Shoal where a Chinese helicopter flew within 3 meters of a Philippine plane. This comes as Ch...
China Intercepts Philippine Aircraft Over Disputed Spratly Islands
China's military intercepted three Philippine aircraft over the disputed Spratly Islands on Thursday, escalating tensions in the South China Sea, following a similar incident on Tuesday near the Scarborough Shoal where a Chinese helicopter flew within 3 meters of a Philippine plane. This comes as Ch...
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56% Bias Score
US Citizen Released from Belarusian Detention; Russian Arrested for Alleged Legion Ties
A US-Ukrainian citizen, Nikolai Shugaev, was detained in Belarus for 56 days for displaying a Ukrainian flag online, and subsequently released; separately, a Russian national, Yevgeny Ubirayev, was arrested in Minsk for alleged cooperation with the 'Freedom of Russia' Legion, a group deemed terroris...
US Citizen Released from Belarusian Detention; Russian Arrested for Alleged Legion Ties
A US-Ukrainian citizen, Nikolai Shugaev, was detained in Belarus for 56 days for displaying a Ukrainian flag online, and subsequently released; separately, a Russian national, Yevgeny Ubirayev, was arrested in Minsk for alleged cooperation with the 'Freedom of Russia' Legion, a group deemed terroris...
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44% Bias Score
Climate Change Buries Historic Mauritanian City
The ancient Mauritanian city of Chinguetti, home to historic libraries and manuscripts, is being buried by encroaching desert sands due to climate change-induced desertification, forcing residents to relocate as homes and cultural heritage are destroyed.
Climate Change Buries Historic Mauritanian City
The ancient Mauritanian city of Chinguetti, home to historic libraries and manuscripts, is being buried by encroaching desert sands due to climate change-induced desertification, forcing residents to relocate as homes and cultural heritage are destroyed.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Trump Pardons Expanded to Include Related Gun Charges in Jan. 6 Cases
The Department of Justice unexpectedly broadened the scope of President Trump's Jan. 6 pardons to include related gun charges against at least two defendants, Elias Costianes and Daniel Ball, leading to the dismissal of their separate gun cases this week, based on a new interpretation of the pardon'...
Trump Pardons Expanded to Include Related Gun Charges in Jan. 6 Cases
The Department of Justice unexpectedly broadened the scope of President Trump's Jan. 6 pardons to include related gun charges against at least two defendants, Elias Costianes and Daniel Ball, leading to the dismissal of their separate gun cases this week, based on a new interpretation of the pardon'...
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40% Bias Score
Japan's Inflation Hits 19-Month High
Japan's core consumer prices rose 3.2 percent in January, the fastest pace in 19 months, driven by higher rice and energy costs, exceeding market expectations and strengthening the Bank of Japan's resolve to continue raising interest rates.
Japan's Inflation Hits 19-Month High
Japan's core consumer prices rose 3.2 percent in January, the fastest pace in 19 months, driven by higher rice and energy costs, exceeding market expectations and strengthening the Bank of Japan's resolve to continue raising interest rates.
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36% Bias Score
Judges Reject Halt to Trump Administration's Federal Worker Firings
Two federal judges this week declined to halt the Trump administration's plan to fire federal workers and conduct mass layoffs, allowing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to continue its cost-cutting measures following lawsuits from several federal labor unions.
Judges Reject Halt to Trump Administration's Federal Worker Firings
Two federal judges this week declined to halt the Trump administration's plan to fire federal workers and conduct mass layoffs, allowing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to continue its cost-cutting measures following lawsuits from several federal labor unions.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Europe's Unprecedented Immigration Surge
Europe is experiencing record-high immigration levels, exceeding those in other regions proportionally, driven by its appeal as a refuge and its unique openness to diversity, despite the challenges this presents.
Europe's Unprecedented Immigration Surge
Europe is experiencing record-high immigration levels, exceeding those in other regions proportionally, driven by its appeal as a refuge and its unique openness to diversity, despite the challenges this presents.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Pakistan's Champions Trophy Victory: A Turning Point
Pakistan's cricket team, after a heavy defeat against India in the 2017 Champions Trophy, held a critical team meeting that led to a surprising tournament victory, highlighting the importance of honest self-assessment and the emergence of new talent.
Pakistan's Champions Trophy Victory: A Turning Point
Pakistan's cricket team, after a heavy defeat against India in the 2017 Champions Trophy, held a critical team meeting that led to a surprising tournament victory, highlighting the importance of honest self-assessment and the emergence of new talent.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Ukraine Conflict Drives French Military Innovation
France's military is adapting its strategy due to the Ukraine conflict's use of electronic warfare and drones, leading to the creation of a new innovation unit in 2023.
Ukraine Conflict Drives French Military Innovation
France's military is adapting its strategy due to the Ukraine conflict's use of electronic warfare and drones, leading to the creation of a new innovation unit in 2023.
Progress
40% Bias Score