February 2025
March 2025
Second Tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II Discovered in Egypt
British archaeologist Piers Litherland discovered the first rock-cut pharaoh's tomb in Egypt since 1922, belonging to Thutmose II, and is now excavating a second, concealed tomb believed to contain the pharaoh's remains and artifacts near Luxor, Egypt.
Second Tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II Discovered in Egypt
British archaeologist Piers Litherland discovered the first rock-cut pharaoh's tomb in Egypt since 1922, belonging to Thutmose II, and is now excavating a second, concealed tomb believed to contain the pharaoh's remains and artifacts near Luxor, Egypt.
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44% Bias Score
Gelecek Party MP Resigns Amidst Rumors of AKP Transfer
Antalya MP Prof. Dr. Serap Yazıcı Özbudun resigned from the Gelecek Party, fueling speculation she will join the AKP ahead of their congress; her past criticisms of President Erdoğan, including his third term bid and withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention, are now resurfacing.
Gelecek Party MP Resigns Amidst Rumors of AKP Transfer
Antalya MP Prof. Dr. Serap Yazıcı Özbudun resigned from the Gelecek Party, fueling speculation she will join the AKP ahead of their congress; her past criticisms of President Erdoğan, including his third term bid and withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention, are now resurfacing.
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60% Bias Score
Release of Mentally Ill Israelis Highlights Systemic Failures
Two mentally ill Israelis, Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, were held captive in Gaza for over 10 years before being released on October 28, 2023, as part of a larger hostage exchange, highlighting failures in Israel's mental health system and government response.
Release of Mentally Ill Israelis Highlights Systemic Failures
Two mentally ill Israelis, Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, were held captive in Gaza for over 10 years before being released on October 28, 2023, as part of a larger hostage exchange, highlighting failures in Israel's mental health system and government response.
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44% Bias Score
US Seeks $500 Billion in Ukrainian Natural Resources in Contested Deal
The United States is negotiating a deal with Ukraine for access to $500 billion of its natural resources, including titanium, lithium and graphite reserves, in exchange for military aid, but disagreements remain over ownership terms and security guarantees.
US Seeks $500 Billion in Ukrainian Natural Resources in Contested Deal
The United States is negotiating a deal with Ukraine for access to $500 billion of its natural resources, including titanium, lithium and graphite reserves, in exchange for military aid, but disagreements remain over ownership terms and security guarantees.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Administration's FEMA Firings and Cuts Raise Disaster Response Concerns
The Trump administration fired over 200 FEMA employees and is scaling back pre-disaster mitigation efforts, raising concerns about the agency's ability to respond to future disasters; the President has suggested eliminating FEMA and shifting responsibility to states.
Trump Administration's FEMA Firings and Cuts Raise Disaster Response Concerns
The Trump administration fired over 200 FEMA employees and is scaling back pre-disaster mitigation efforts, raising concerns about the agency's ability to respond to future disasters; the President has suggested eliminating FEMA and shifting responsibility to states.
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48% Bias Score
Pentagon Cuts 5,400 Workers, Implements Hiring Freeze
The Department of Defense is cutting 5,400 probationary civilian workers and implementing a hiring freeze starting next week, following similar actions across federal agencies; this is part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration to reduce the federal workforce and refocus spending on th...
Pentagon Cuts 5,400 Workers, Implements Hiring Freeze
The Department of Defense is cutting 5,400 probationary civilian workers and implementing a hiring freeze starting next week, following similar actions across federal agencies; this is part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration to reduce the federal workforce and refocus spending on th...
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56% Bias Score
UK Weighs Weakening Copyright Laws to Favor US Tech, Risking Creative Sector
The UK government is considering weakening copyright laws to appease US tech companies, despite concerns this could harm its £124.6 billion creative sector; this decision reflects growing US influence on UK policy.
UK Weighs Weakening Copyright Laws to Favor US Tech, Risking Creative Sector
The UK government is considering weakening copyright laws to appease US tech companies, despite concerns this could harm its £124.6 billion creative sector; this decision reflects growing US influence on UK policy.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey: 30 Arrested, 13 Under House Arrest in HDK Investigation
Ankara Public Prosecutor's Office launched a 2023 investigation into the Peoples' Democratic Congress (HDK), charging 4753 with 'membership in a terrorist organization.' Following a jurisdictional decision, 1640 cases were transferred to Istanbul, based on digital evidence obtained in a 2022 raid; r...
Turkey: 30 Arrested, 13 Under House Arrest in HDK Investigation
Ankara Public Prosecutor's Office launched a 2023 investigation into the Peoples' Democratic Congress (HDK), charging 4753 with 'membership in a terrorist organization.' Following a jurisdictional decision, 1640 cases were transferred to Istanbul, based on digital evidence obtained in a 2022 raid; r...
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60% Bias Score
Zelensky Rejects US Mineral Deal Amid Rising Tensions
Ukrainian President Zelensky rejected a U.S. mineral deal demanding $500 billion in return for aid, citing a lack of security guarantees and fairness, amid rising tensions between the two countries.
Zelensky Rejects US Mineral Deal Amid Rising Tensions
Ukrainian President Zelensky rejected a U.S. mineral deal demanding $500 billion in return for aid, citing a lack of security guarantees and fairness, amid rising tensions between the two countries.
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56% Bias Score
Over 200 FEMA Employees Fired, Exacerbating Disaster Response Concerns
The Trump administration fired over 200 FEMA employees, exacerbating existing staffing shortages and potentially jeopardizing the agency's ability to respond to increasingly frequent and intense natural disasters, despite a 35% staffing gap already identified in a 2022 government report.
Over 200 FEMA Employees Fired, Exacerbating Disaster Response Concerns
The Trump administration fired over 200 FEMA employees, exacerbating existing staffing shortages and potentially jeopardizing the agency's ability to respond to increasingly frequent and intense natural disasters, despite a 35% staffing gap already identified in a 2022 government report.
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60% Bias Score
Pope Francis Hospitalized, Sepsis a Major Risk
Pope Francis, 88, is hospitalized in Rome with pneumonia and a complex respiratory infection, facing a serious risk of sepsis; the Holy Year celebrations continue without him.
Pope Francis Hospitalized, Sepsis a Major Risk
Pope Francis, 88, is hospitalized in Rome with pneumonia and a complex respiratory infection, facing a serious risk of sepsis; the Holy Year celebrations continue without him.
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40% Bias Score
Berkshire Hathaway's Record Cash Pile Raises Questions
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway ended 2024 with a record $334 billion in cash after selling over $134 billion in stocks, a move that contrasts with his typical investment strategy and raises questions about market outlook and succession planning.
Berkshire Hathaway's Record Cash Pile Raises Questions
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway ended 2024 with a record $334 billion in cash after selling over $134 billion in stocks, a move that contrasts with his typical investment strategy and raises questions about market outlook and succession planning.
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52% Bias Score