February 2025
March 2025
Germany's Economic Decline: Structural Issues and Geopolitical Risks
Germany's economy is in decline, contracting for two years with rising unemployment, impacting upcoming elections; author Wolfgang Münchau attributes this to structural issues, including technophobia and miscalculated geopolitical risks.
Germany's Economic Decline: Structural Issues and Geopolitical Risks
Germany's economy is in decline, contracting for two years with rising unemployment, impacting upcoming elections; author Wolfgang Münchau attributes this to structural issues, including technophobia and miscalculated geopolitical risks.
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56% Bias Score
US Blocks Climate Scientists from Key IPCC Meeting
The US State Department is barring US climate scientists from attending a pivotal IPCC meeting in Hangzhou, impacting the drafting of key 2029 reports and potentially shifting international climate leadership. Head author Kate Calvin and her work on mitigation strategies are directly affected, with ...
US Blocks Climate Scientists from Key IPCC Meeting
The US State Department is barring US climate scientists from attending a pivotal IPCC meeting in Hangzhou, impacting the drafting of key 2029 reports and potentially shifting international climate leadership. Head author Kate Calvin and her work on mitigation strategies are directly affected, with ...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Russia Reports Heavy Ukrainian Losses in Kursk Border Clashes
Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian armored vehicle in Kursk, claiming over 160 Ukrainian soldiers were killed in 24 hours using Lancet loitering munitions; offensive operations destroyed multiple tanks and fighting vehicles, while repelling four counterattacks; Ukrainian attempts to breach the bor...
Russia Reports Heavy Ukrainian Losses in Kursk Border Clashes
Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian armored vehicle in Kursk, claiming over 160 Ukrainian soldiers were killed in 24 hours using Lancet loitering munitions; offensive operations destroyed multiple tanks and fighting vehicles, while repelling four counterattacks; Ukrainian attempts to breach the bor...
Progress
76% Bias Score
Nadella cautions against overhyping AGI, prioritizing practical applications and economic growth
In a recent interview, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella cautioned against overhyping Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), advocating for a focus on practical applications and economic growth (10% global growth) rather than speculative milestones; he drew parallels to the 1990s tech boom, highlighting t...
Nadella cautions against overhyping AGI, prioritizing practical applications and economic growth
In a recent interview, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella cautioned against overhyping Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), advocating for a focus on practical applications and economic growth (10% global growth) rather than speculative milestones; he drew parallels to the 1990s tech boom, highlighting t...
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40% Bias Score
Auto Tariffs Could Add $4,000-$10,000 to Vehicle Costs
President Trump's proposed tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods could increase car and truck prices by \$4,000-\$10,000, causing significant production cutbacks and job losses in the North American auto industry, potentially exceeding the impact of the 2023 UAW strike; the tariffs also threaten the...
Auto Tariffs Could Add $4,000-$10,000 to Vehicle Costs
President Trump's proposed tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods could increase car and truck prices by \$4,000-\$10,000, causing significant production cutbacks and job losses in the North American auto industry, potentially exceeding the impact of the 2023 UAW strike; the tariffs also threaten the...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Trump Administration Ends TPS for Haitian Migrants
The Trump administration ended the 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian migrants, impacting over 520,000 individuals and potentially leading to their deportation sooner than previously expected, reversing a Biden administration decision.
Trump Administration Ends TPS for Haitian Migrants
The Trump administration ended the 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian migrants, impacting over 520,000 individuals and potentially leading to their deportation sooner than previously expected, reversing a Biden administration decision.
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64% Bias Score
Hong Kong's Democratic Party Disbands Amid Crackdown
Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy party, the Democratic Party, is disbanding after facing intense government pressure and legal challenges, including the imprisonment of several key members following the 2019-2020 protests and the implementation of the National Security Law.
Hong Kong's Democratic Party Disbands Amid Crackdown
Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy party, the Democratic Party, is disbanding after facing intense government pressure and legal challenges, including the imprisonment of several key members following the 2019-2020 protests and the implementation of the National Security Law.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Trump's Cultural Reshaping: Book Ban and Kennedy Center Takeover
US President Trump's executive order ending federal diversity programs has led to the removal of Julianne Moore's children's book from military school libraries and a cultural shift, with artists protesting and institutions changing policies. The Kennedy Center is now chaired by Trump himself.
Trump's Cultural Reshaping: Book Ban and Kennedy Center Takeover
US President Trump's executive order ending federal diversity programs has led to the removal of Julianne Moore's children's book from military school libraries and a cultural shift, with artists protesting and institutions changing policies. The Kennedy Center is now chaired by Trump himself.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Rubio Criticizes Zelensky, Defends Russia Talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized Ukrainian President Zelensky for dishonesty in negotiations over Ukrainian resources, called the European and Ukrainian reaction to U.S.-Russia talks in Riyadh "hysterical," and emphasized the need for continued dialogue with Russia, despite disagreemen...
Rubio Criticizes Zelensky, Defends Russia Talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized Ukrainian President Zelensky for dishonesty in negotiations over Ukrainian resources, called the European and Ukrainian reaction to U.S.-Russia talks in Riyadh "hysterical," and emphasized the need for continued dialogue with Russia, despite disagreemen...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Trump's Medicaid Cut Support Contradicts Prior Statement
President Trump's support for a House Republican budget framework proposing nearly $900 billion in Medicaid cuts over 10 years to fund tax cuts and implement work requirements contradicts his prior statement to protect Medicaid; this threatens long-term care for seniors and people with disabilities.
Trump's Medicaid Cut Support Contradicts Prior Statement
President Trump's support for a House Republican budget framework proposing nearly $900 billion in Medicaid cuts over 10 years to fund tax cuts and implement work requirements contradicts his prior statement to protect Medicaid; this threatens long-term care for seniors and people with disabilities.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Apple withdraws secure cloud service from UK under government pressure
Apple has withdrawn its most secure cloud service, Advanced Data Protection (ADP), from the UK to comply with government demands for access to encrypted data, despite warnings that this compromises user security and sets a dangerous precedent.
Apple withdraws secure cloud service from UK under government pressure
Apple has withdrawn its most secure cloud service, Advanced Data Protection (ADP), from the UK to comply with government demands for access to encrypted data, despite warnings that this compromises user security and sets a dangerous precedent.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Pope Francis' Condition Improves, But Remains Critical
Pope Francis, 88, remains hospitalized in Rome's Gemelli hospital, battling pneumonia and a complex lung infection; while his condition is improving, doctors say he's not out of danger, prompting questions about the papacy's future.
Pope Francis' Condition Improves, But Remains Critical
Pope Francis, 88, remains hospitalized in Rome's Gemelli hospital, battling pneumonia and a complex lung infection; while his condition is improving, doctors say he's not out of danger, prompting questions about the papacy's future.
Progress
24% Bias Score