February 2025
March 2025
Vance Links Germany's Hate Speech Laws to US Military Presence
US Vice President JD Vance criticized Germany's hate speech laws, arguing they could lead to US soldiers' imprisonment and jeopardize taxpayer support for the German military deployment, comments rebuked by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Vance Links Germany's Hate Speech Laws to US Military Presence
US Vice President JD Vance criticized Germany's hate speech laws, arguing they could lead to US soldiers' imprisonment and jeopardize taxpayer support for the German military deployment, comments rebuked by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
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40% Bias Score
Rushdie Attacker Found Guilty of Attempted Murder
A New York jury found the 27-year-old man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie guilty of attempted murder following a trial where Rushdie testified about his near-fatal injuries in August 2022 at an event in Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater; the assailant faces up to 32 years in prison and i...
Rushdie Attacker Found Guilty of Attempted Murder
A New York jury found the 27-year-old man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie guilty of attempted murder following a trial where Rushdie testified about his near-fatal injuries in August 2022 at an event in Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater; the assailant faces up to 32 years in prison and i...
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44% Bias Score
China Urges European Role in Ukraine Peace, Contrasting with Russia
China's UN ambassador, Fu Cong, supports ending the Ukraine war, praising US-Russia talks but urging European peace contributions, contrasting with Russia's exclusion of Europe from negotiations, highlighting potential shifts in global power dynamics and European autonomy.
China Urges European Role in Ukraine Peace, Contrasting with Russia
China's UN ambassador, Fu Cong, supports ending the Ukraine war, praising US-Russia talks but urging European peace contributions, contrasting with Russia's exclusion of Europe from negotiations, highlighting potential shifts in global power dynamics and European autonomy.
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44% Bias Score
US Stocks Tumble on Weak Data, Tariff Threats
US stocks plummeted on Friday, marking the S&P 500's steepest daily drop since December 18th, fueled by weak economic data, disappointing corporate guidance from Walmart, and President Trump's announcement of new tariffs on lumber and other products. The Dow fell 748.63 points (1.69%), the S&P 500 d...
US Stocks Tumble on Weak Data, Tariff Threats
US stocks plummeted on Friday, marking the S&P 500's steepest daily drop since December 18th, fueled by weak economic data, disappointing corporate guidance from Walmart, and President Trump's announcement of new tariffs on lumber and other products. The Dow fell 748.63 points (1.69%), the S&P 500 d...
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52% Bias Score
EHRC Investigates Transgender Access to NHS Facilities in Scotland
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) launched an investigation into NHS Fife's handling of a transgender employee's use of women's facilities, following a complaint from a nurse; the EHRC also questioned Scottish Government guidance on transitioning and its compliance with the Equality Ac...
EHRC Investigates Transgender Access to NHS Facilities in Scotland
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) launched an investigation into NHS Fife's handling of a transgender employee's use of women's facilities, following a complaint from a nurse; the EHRC also questioned Scottish Government guidance on transitioning and its compliance with the Equality Ac...
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68% Bias Score
Tarrio Arrested for Assault Near US Capitol
Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was arrested near the US Capitol on Friday for assaulting a woman who approached him with her phone; the incident follows Trump's controversial pardons for January 6th attackers and comes amid widespread public disapproval.
Tarrio Arrested for Assault Near US Capitol
Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was arrested near the US Capitol on Friday for assaulting a woman who approached him with her phone; the incident follows Trump's controversial pardons for January 6th attackers and comes amid widespread public disapproval.
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56% Bias Score
Europe's Security Crisis: Urgent Need for Military Buildup and Strategic Reallocation
Amidst growing concerns about the US's waning interest in Europe, peace researcher Nicole Deitelhoff stresses the need for increased European defense spending, military readiness, and aid for Ukraine to bolster its negotiating position, while acknowledging potential domestic challenges.
Europe's Security Crisis: Urgent Need for Military Buildup and Strategic Reallocation
Amidst growing concerns about the US's waning interest in Europe, peace researcher Nicole Deitelhoff stresses the need for increased European defense spending, military readiness, and aid for Ukraine to bolster its negotiating position, while acknowledging potential domestic challenges.
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48% Bias Score
FARC Dissidents Use Drones in Colombia Attack
Dissidents of the extinct FARC guerrilla group attacked a temporary medical center in southwestern Colombia using drones and explosives; this is not an isolated incident, reflecting the changing nature of armed conflict and organized crime in Latin America, where drones are used for attacks, reconna...
FARC Dissidents Use Drones in Colombia Attack
Dissidents of the extinct FARC guerrilla group attacked a temporary medical center in southwestern Colombia using drones and explosives; this is not an isolated incident, reflecting the changing nature of armed conflict and organized crime in Latin America, where drones are used for attacks, reconna...
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24% Bias Score
Germany Reaffirms Support for Ukraine, Emphasizing Role in Peace Talks
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz affirmed continued German support for Ukraine in a phone call with President Zelenskyy on February 21, emphasizing Ukraine's role in peace negotiations and the need for European coordination. Germany's total aid to Ukraine has reached €43.6 billion.
Germany Reaffirms Support for Ukraine, Emphasizing Role in Peace Talks
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz affirmed continued German support for Ukraine in a phone call with President Zelenskyy on February 21, emphasizing Ukraine's role in peace negotiations and the need for European coordination. Germany's total aid to Ukraine has reached €43.6 billion.
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36% Bias Score
China's Military Drills near Australia Spark Flight Diversions and Security Concerns
On February 21, 2025, three Chinese warships conducted live-fire military drills 640km off Eden, Australia, with minimal prior warning, causing flight diversions and raising regional security concerns.
China's Military Drills near Australia Spark Flight Diversions and Security Concerns
On February 21, 2025, three Chinese warships conducted live-fire military drills 640km off Eden, Australia, with minimal prior warning, causing flight diversions and raising regional security concerns.
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44% Bias Score
LA DA Opposes Menendez Brothers' New Trial, Resentencing Undecided
Los Angeles's new District Attorney, Nathan Hochman, opposes a new trial for Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, but hasn't decided on their resentencing request, a decision impacting their potential release from prison after 30 years.
LA DA Opposes Menendez Brothers' New Trial, Resentencing Undecided
Los Angeles's new District Attorney, Nathan Hochman, opposes a new trial for Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, but hasn't decided on their resentencing request, a decision impacting their potential release from prison after 30 years.
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48% Bias Score
£100,000 Bounty Offered for Hong Kong Activist in London
Exiled Hong Kong activist Tony Chung reported receiving threatening letters offering a £100,000 bounty for his capture from Hong Kong authorities, sent to his London neighbors, prompting concerns about CCP intimidation tactics and the planned Chinese mega-embassy in London.
£100,000 Bounty Offered for Hong Kong Activist in London
Exiled Hong Kong activist Tony Chung reported receiving threatening letters offering a £100,000 bounty for his capture from Hong Kong authorities, sent to his London neighbors, prompting concerns about CCP intimidation tactics and the planned Chinese mega-embassy in London.
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60% Bias Score