February 2025
March 2025
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Anti-DEI Directives
A federal judge issued a nationwide temporary injunction blocking the Trump administration's directives to suppress diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, deeming them likely unconstitutional due to vague language and potential infringement on free speech.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Anti-DEI Directives
A federal judge issued a nationwide temporary injunction blocking the Trump administration's directives to suppress diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, deeming them likely unconstitutional due to vague language and potential infringement on free speech.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Global Rail Expansion: Increased Capacity, Senior-Friendly Trains, and Luxury Travel
International train travel is expanding with projects like London St. Pancras increasing capacity to 5,000 passengers per hour, China launching senior-friendly trains, and Saudi Arabia unveiling a luxury train in 2026. These initiatives aim to improve travel experiences, accessibility, and economic ...
Global Rail Expansion: Increased Capacity, Senior-Friendly Trains, and Luxury Travel
International train travel is expanding with projects like London St. Pancras increasing capacity to 5,000 passengers per hour, China launching senior-friendly trains, and Saudi Arabia unveiling a luxury train in 2026. These initiatives aim to improve travel experiences, accessibility, and economic ...
Progress
28% Bias Score
Israeli Military Destroys Canadian-Funded West Bank Courthouse
The Israeli military destroyed the entrance of a Canadian-funded courthouse in Tulkarem, West Bank, delaying hundreds of cases and disrupting court operations, despite the Canadian government condemning the action and the IDF citing credible information about planted IEDs.
Israeli Military Destroys Canadian-Funded West Bank Courthouse
The Israeli military destroyed the entrance of a Canadian-funded courthouse in Tulkarem, West Bank, delaying hundreds of cases and disrupting court operations, despite the Canadian government condemning the action and the IDF citing credible information about planted IEDs.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Syrian Refugee's Stabbing at Berlin Holocaust Memorial Impacts German Election
A 19-year-old Syrian refugee stabbed a Spanish tourist at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial on Friday, allegedly motivated by the Middle Eastern conflict, days before Germany's national election, boosting support for the far-right AfD party.
Syrian Refugee's Stabbing at Berlin Holocaust Memorial Impacts German Election
A 19-year-old Syrian refugee stabbed a Spanish tourist at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial on Friday, allegedly motivated by the Middle Eastern conflict, days before Germany's national election, boosting support for the far-right AfD party.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Scholz Faces Early Elections Amidst Coalition Collapse and Declining Popularity
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government collapsed, leading to early elections on February 23, 2025. His SPD party significantly trails in polls, facing challenges from the CDU/CSU and AfD amid economic hardship, the war in Ukraine, and rising far-right influence.
Scholz Faces Early Elections Amidst Coalition Collapse and Declining Popularity
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government collapsed, leading to early elections on February 23, 2025. His SPD party significantly trails in polls, facing challenges from the CDU/CSU and AfD amid economic hardship, the war in Ukraine, and rising far-right influence.
Progress
40% Bias Score
German Parties' Support for EU Western Balkans Enlargement Creates Potential for Future Coalition Friction
Five major German parties support EU enlargement to the Western Balkans, viewing it as a strategic necessity to counterbalance other global actors; however, differing approaches to accession, especially regarding intermediate stages of integration and migration policies, may create friction within f...
German Parties' Support for EU Western Balkans Enlargement Creates Potential for Future Coalition Friction
Five major German parties support EU enlargement to the Western Balkans, viewing it as a strategic necessity to counterbalance other global actors; however, differing approaches to accession, especially regarding intermediate stages of integration and migration policies, may create friction within f...
Progress
44% Bias Score
German Elections: AfD's Rise and Coalition Uncertainty
Germany's national elections this Sunday are expected to yield a new chancellor and governing coalition, with the far-right AfD potentially becoming the second-largest party, fueled by concerns over mass migration and a struggling economy.
German Elections: AfD's Rise and Coalition Uncertainty
Germany's national elections this Sunday are expected to yield a new chancellor and governing coalition, with the far-right AfD potentially becoming the second-largest party, fueled by concerns over mass migration and a struggling economy.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Everyday Racism Against Romani Canadians in the Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area
A study on Romani Canadians in the Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area reveals pervasive everyday racism, including suspicion of criminality and the use of racial slurs like "G****," causing significant emotional distress and impacting their well-being; researchers interviewed Romani and non-Romani indivi...
Everyday Racism Against Romani Canadians in the Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area
A study on Romani Canadians in the Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area reveals pervasive everyday racism, including suspicion of criminality and the use of racial slurs like "G****," causing significant emotional distress and impacting their well-being; researchers interviewed Romani and non-Romani indivi...
Progress
28% Bias Score
Germany's Early Bundestag Election Set for February 23, 2025
Germany's Bundestag election will be held on February 23rd, 2025, due to the collapse of the previous coalition government; 4.3 million people in Hesse are eligible to vote, and 14 parties are approved to compete.
Germany's Early Bundestag Election Set for February 23, 2025
Germany's Bundestag election will be held on February 23rd, 2025, due to the collapse of the previous coalition government; 4.3 million people in Hesse are eligible to vote, and 14 parties are approved to compete.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Antisemitic Stabbing at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial
A 19-year-old Syrian refugee stabbed a Spanish tourist at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial on Friday, injuring him seriously; police say the attack was premeditated and antisemitic, citing the suspect's confession.
Antisemitic Stabbing at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial
A 19-year-old Syrian refugee stabbed a Spanish tourist at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial on Friday, injuring him seriously; police say the attack was premeditated and antisemitic, citing the suspect's confession.
Progress
28% Bias Score
German Parties' Strong Support for Western Balkans' EU Accession
Five major German parties advocate for EU enlargement to the Western Balkans, viewing it as a strategic necessity to counter other global powers' influence while maintaining accession standards; however, differing approaches to integration and migration, particularly between the Chancellor's office ...
German Parties' Strong Support for Western Balkans' EU Accession
Five major German parties advocate for EU enlargement to the Western Balkans, viewing it as a strategic necessity to counter other global powers' influence while maintaining accession standards; however, differing approaches to integration and migration, particularly between the Chancellor's office ...
Progress
44% Bias Score
US Shifts Stance on Ukraine Conflict, Proposes UN Resolution Omitting Russia as Aggressor
On the eve of the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the US is proposing a UN resolution that doesn't name Russia as the aggressor, diverging from the EU and Ukraine's draft and reflecting President Trump's pro-Russia stance and a potential rare earth minerals deal.
US Shifts Stance on Ukraine Conflict, Proposes UN Resolution Omitting Russia as Aggressor
On the eve of the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the US is proposing a UN resolution that doesn't name Russia as the aggressor, diverging from the EU and Ukraine's draft and reflecting President Trump's pro-Russia stance and a potential rare earth minerals deal.
Progress
52% Bias Score