February 2025
March 2025
Sediment Reveals Lasting Impacts of War and Industrial Pollution
Analysis of sediment samples from Brest Harbor, France, and Lake Geneva reveals significant changes in plankton populations and heavy metal concentrations linked to World War II, industrial accidents, and agricultural pollution, illustrating the lasting impact of human activity on the environment.
Sediment Reveals Lasting Impacts of War and Industrial Pollution
Analysis of sediment samples from Brest Harbor, France, and Lake Geneva reveals significant changes in plankton populations and heavy metal concentrations linked to World War II, industrial accidents, and agricultural pollution, illustrating the lasting impact of human activity on the environment.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Announces New Phase of US-Russia Ceasefire Talks in Saudi Arabia
US President Donald Trump announced a new phase of ceasefire negotiations between US and Russian delegations in Saudi Arabia on February 25th, focusing on restoring embassy staffing, establishing a high-level team for Ukraine peace talks, and exploring closer economic ties; however, the exclusion of...
Trump Announces New Phase of US-Russia Ceasefire Talks in Saudi Arabia
US President Donald Trump announced a new phase of ceasefire negotiations between US and Russian delegations in Saudi Arabia on February 25th, focusing on restoring embassy staffing, establishing a high-level team for Ukraine peace talks, and exploring closer economic ties; however, the exclusion of...
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48% Bias Score
Environmental Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Offshore Drilling
Two US environmental groups filed lawsuits against the Trump administration this week, challenging executive orders that revoke marine protections and open the Arctic and Atlantic to oil and gas drilling, actions deemed illegal by the plaintiffs, impacting millions of acres of US coastal waters.
Environmental Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Offshore Drilling
Two US environmental groups filed lawsuits against the Trump administration this week, challenging executive orders that revoke marine protections and open the Arctic and Atlantic to oil and gas drilling, actions deemed illegal by the plaintiffs, impacting millions of acres of US coastal waters.
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48% Bias Score
Climate Change Buries Mauritania's Ancient City of Chinguetti
In Mauritania, the ancient city of Chinguetti, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is being buried by encroaching desert sands due to climate change, threatening its historical libraries and the lives of its residents.
Climate Change Buries Mauritania's Ancient City of Chinguetti
In Mauritania, the ancient city of Chinguetti, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is being buried by encroaching desert sands due to climate change, threatening its historical libraries and the lives of its residents.
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16% Bias Score
Merz Poised for German Chancellorship: Stricter Immigration, Pro-Business Agenda
Friedrich Merz, CDU leader and frontrunner in Germany's upcoming elections, advocates for stricter immigration policies and pro-business economic reforms, contrasting with the incumbent government's approach and raising concerns about potential impacts on Germany's social fabric and international re...
Merz Poised for German Chancellorship: Stricter Immigration, Pro-Business Agenda
Friedrich Merz, CDU leader and frontrunner in Germany's upcoming elections, advocates for stricter immigration policies and pro-business economic reforms, contrasting with the incumbent government's approach and raising concerns about potential impacts on Germany's social fabric and international re...
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56% Bias Score
German Bundestag Shrinks to 630 Members After Electoral Reform
Germany's Bundestag will reduce to 630 members after electoral reform, ending a long-term growth trend; the reform also increases the weight of the party list vote (Zweitstimme) in the two-vote system, with elections occurring on February 23rd, involving 29 parties and over 59 million voters.
German Bundestag Shrinks to 630 Members After Electoral Reform
Germany's Bundestag will reduce to 630 members after electoral reform, ending a long-term growth trend; the reform also increases the weight of the party list vote (Zweitstimme) in the two-vote system, with elections occurring on February 23rd, involving 29 parties and over 59 million voters.
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20% Bias Score
Israel Postpones Palestinian Prisoner Release, Citing Hamas Ceremonies
Israel delayed the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners, scheduled for Saturday, after Hamas released six Israeli captives, citing Hamas's release ceremonies as "humiliating". Hamas condemned this as a violation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, creating uncertainty about the deal's future.
Israel Postpones Palestinian Prisoner Release, Citing Hamas Ceremonies
Israel delayed the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners, scheduled for Saturday, after Hamas released six Israeli captives, citing Hamas's release ceremonies as "humiliating". Hamas condemned this as a violation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, creating uncertainty about the deal's future.
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48% Bias Score
Pope Francis's Health Improves After Critical Pneumonia Scare
Pope Francis, 88, hospitalized in Rome since February 14th for pneumonia, experienced a critical health scare on Saturday including an asthmatic crisis and low platelet count requiring a blood transfusion, but reported a restful night Sunday and remains alert, though his prognosis remains reserved.
Pope Francis's Health Improves After Critical Pneumonia Scare
Pope Francis, 88, hospitalized in Rome since February 14th for pneumonia, experienced a critical health scare on Saturday including an asthmatic crisis and low platelet count requiring a blood transfusion, but reported a restful night Sunday and remains alert, though his prognosis remains reserved.
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40% Bias Score
Mulhouse Attack: One Dead, Five Injured in Knife Attack
On Saturday, a 37-year-old Algerian man stabbed multiple people near Mulhouse's covered market during a pro-Congo demonstration, killing one and injuring five including two police officers, before being apprehended by municipal police. The attacker, previously convicted of apologia of terrorism and ...
Mulhouse Attack: One Dead, Five Injured in Knife Attack
On Saturday, a 37-year-old Algerian man stabbed multiple people near Mulhouse's covered market during a pro-Congo demonstration, killing one and injuring five including two police officers, before being apprehended by municipal police. The attacker, previously convicted of apologia of terrorism and ...
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16% Bias Score
Germany Holds Snap Elections Amidst US Tensions and Far-Right Rise
German citizens vote today in snap federal elections to choose a new government; the CDU's Merz leads in polls with roughly 30% support, followed by AfD's Weidel (20%), SPD's Scholz (16%), and the Greens' Habeck (13%); the election's outcome significantly impacts the EU's response to a more assertiv...
Germany Holds Snap Elections Amidst US Tensions and Far-Right Rise
German citizens vote today in snap federal elections to choose a new government; the CDU's Merz leads in polls with roughly 30% support, followed by AfD's Weidel (20%), SPD's Scholz (16%), and the Greens' Habeck (13%); the election's outcome significantly impacts the EU's response to a more assertiv...
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44% Bias Score
Europe Seeks €250 Billion for Defense, Sparking Debate on Debt and Joint Procurement
European leaders met to discuss increasing defense spending amid concerns about US support, proposing changes to EU debt rules and a joint arms procurement fund, but facing challenges with national budgets and differing opinions on Eurobonds.
Europe Seeks €250 Billion for Defense, Sparking Debate on Debt and Joint Procurement
European leaders met to discuss increasing defense spending amid concerns about US support, proposing changes to EU debt rules and a joint arms procurement fund, but facing challenges with national budgets and differing opinions on Eurobonds.
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52% Bias Score
Home Office Data Breach Exposes Hundreds of Citizens' Information
A Home Office contractor mistakenly shared a report containing personal data of over 260 individuals with a charity, prompting concerns about mass data collection of British citizens during financial checks for immigration fee waivers; the Home Office is investigating but hasn't answered key questio...
Home Office Data Breach Exposes Hundreds of Citizens' Information
A Home Office contractor mistakenly shared a report containing personal data of over 260 individuals with a charity, prompting concerns about mass data collection of British citizens during financial checks for immigration fee waivers; the Home Office is investigating but hasn't answered key questio...
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40% Bias Score