February 2025
March 2025
Federal Employees Face Ultimatum: Productivity Reports or Job Loss
On Saturday, approximately 20,000 federal employees received emails from the Office of Personnel Management demanding weekly productivity reports, with failure to respond considered resignation, prompting legal concerns and union backlash amid ongoing mass firings under the Trump administration and ...
Federal Employees Face Ultimatum: Productivity Reports or Job Loss
On Saturday, approximately 20,000 federal employees received emails from the Office of Personnel Management demanding weekly productivity reports, with failure to respond considered resignation, prompting legal concerns and union backlash amid ongoing mass firings under the Trump administration and ...
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56% Bias Score
Netanyahu Delays Palestinian Prisoner Release Amidst Hostage Concerns
Following the release of six Israeli hostages by Hamas on Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a delay in releasing over 600 Palestinian prisoners, citing a lack of guarantees for the release of remaining hostages and concerns about disrespectful treatment of those already r...
Netanyahu Delays Palestinian Prisoner Release Amidst Hostage Concerns
Following the release of six Israeli hostages by Hamas on Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a delay in releasing over 600 Palestinian prisoners, citing a lack of guarantees for the release of remaining hostages and concerns about disrespectful treatment of those already r...
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44% Bias Score
US proposes alternative UN resolution on Ukraine war, prioritizing negotiations
The US proposed a UN resolution on the Ukraine war's anniversary, differing from a European-backed resolution by omitting condemnation of Russia and avoiding recognition of Ukraine's territorial integrity; high-level US-Russia talks aim to end the war through negotiations, causing concerns among Ukr...
US proposes alternative UN resolution on Ukraine war, prioritizing negotiations
The US proposed a UN resolution on the Ukraine war's anniversary, differing from a European-backed resolution by omitting condemnation of Russia and avoiding recognition of Ukraine's territorial integrity; high-level US-Russia talks aim to end the war through negotiations, causing concerns among Ukr...
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48% Bias Score
Berlinale 2024: Controversies Erupt Over Antisemitism and Artistic Freedom
The 75th Berlinale, ending Saturday, faced controversies involving antisemitic remarks from award winners and protestors, prompting investigations and raising questions about free speech and political sensitivities in a publicly funded event.
Berlinale 2024: Controversies Erupt Over Antisemitism and Artistic Freedom
The 75th Berlinale, ending Saturday, faced controversies involving antisemitic remarks from award winners and protestors, prompting investigations and raising questions about free speech and political sensitivities in a publicly funded event.
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60% Bias Score
2045": Taiwanese Board Game Simulates Potential Chinese Invasion
Released last month, the Taiwanese board game "2045" simulates a Chinese invasion of Taiwan in 2045, involving players in strategic decisions based on real-world military exercises and expert consultations, highlighting the complexities and potential consequences of conflict.
2045": Taiwanese Board Game Simulates Potential Chinese Invasion
Released last month, the Taiwanese board game "2045" simulates a Chinese invasion of Taiwan in 2045, involving players in strategic decisions based on real-world military exercises and expert consultations, highlighting the complexities and potential consequences of conflict.
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40% Bias Score
Berlin Zoo Elephants Exhibit Advanced Cognitive Abilities
Neurobiologists at Berlin's Humboldt University published two studies in Current Biology detailing the intelligence of Berlin Zoo elephants: one on an elephant's ability to peel bananas, showcasing fine motor skills, and another on an elephant using a hose to shower itself, demonstrating tool use.
Berlin Zoo Elephants Exhibit Advanced Cognitive Abilities
Neurobiologists at Berlin's Humboldt University published two studies in Current Biology detailing the intelligence of Berlin Zoo elephants: one on an elephant's ability to peel bananas, showcasing fine motor skills, and another on an elephant using a hose to shower itself, demonstrating tool use.
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36% Bias Score
Israel Postpones Prisoner Release After Hamas Humiliates Hostages
Israel delayed a prisoner exchange with Hamas, citing the group's humiliating treatment of Israeli hostages during the release of three more hostages. The planned release of 620 Palestinian prisoners was postponed after Hamas forced Israeli hostages to participate in propaganda ceremonies.
Israel Postpones Prisoner Release After Hamas Humiliates Hostages
Israel delayed a prisoner exchange with Hamas, citing the group's humiliating treatment of Israeli hostages during the release of three more hostages. The planned release of 620 Palestinian prisoners was postponed after Hamas forced Israeli hostages to participate in propaganda ceremonies.
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60% Bias Score
Japanese Emperor Highlights WWII Education on 65th Birthday
On his 65th birthday, Japanese Emperor Naruhito stressed the importance of teaching younger generations about World War II's tragedies to promote peace, especially this year, the 80th anniversary of the war's end; he and Empress Masako plan visits to Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Okinawa to honor the vic...
Japanese Emperor Highlights WWII Education on 65th Birthday
On his 65th birthday, Japanese Emperor Naruhito stressed the importance of teaching younger generations about World War II's tragedies to promote peace, especially this year, the 80th anniversary of the war's end; he and Empress Masako plan visits to Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Okinawa to honor the vic...
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36% Bias Score
Mexico's Proposed Constitutional Amendments on Sovereignty Deemed Unnecessary by Experts
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum proposed amending articles 40 and 19 of the Constitution to strengthen national sovereignty, a move deemed unnecessary by legal experts due to existing legal protections, following the US designation of Mexican cartels as terrorist groups and reports of US drones ...
Mexico's Proposed Constitutional Amendments on Sovereignty Deemed Unnecessary by Experts
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum proposed amending articles 40 and 19 of the Constitution to strengthen national sovereignty, a move deemed unnecessary by legal experts due to existing legal protections, following the US designation of Mexican cartels as terrorist groups and reports of US drones ...
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48% Bias Score
Twelve Articles Fuel 1525 German Peasant Rebellion
In 1525, German peasants, unified by the "Twelve Articles", a printed document outlining their grievances against landowners, launched a widespread rebellion demanding religious self-governance, tax reductions, and the end of serfdom, showcasing the impact of the printing press on mobilizing a mass ...
Twelve Articles Fuel 1525 German Peasant Rebellion
In 1525, German peasants, unified by the "Twelve Articles", a printed document outlining their grievances against landowners, launched a widespread rebellion demanding religious self-governance, tax reductions, and the end of serfdom, showcasing the impact of the printing press on mobilizing a mass ...
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32% Bias Score
German Elections: Merz Projected to Win Amidst AfD Surge
Germany held parliamentary elections on [Date], with the conservative CDU/CSU bloc projected to win around 30% and the far-right AfD at least 20%, a record high, amidst economic challenges, a potential US trade war, and the war in Ukraine. The next chancellor will likely be Friedrich Merz.
German Elections: Merz Projected to Win Amidst AfD Surge
Germany held parliamentary elections on [Date], with the conservative CDU/CSU bloc projected to win around 30% and the far-right AfD at least 20%, a record high, amidst economic challenges, a potential US trade war, and the war in Ukraine. The next chancellor will likely be Friedrich Merz.
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52% Bias Score
Williamson Retrospective: Apartheid, Land, and US Intervention in South Africa
Sue Williamson's retrospective exhibition in Cape Town showcases her 50-year artistic journey documenting South Africa's journey from apartheid to its present-day challenges, including criticism of US President Trump and Elon Musk's actions regarding South Africa's land redistribution policies and i...
Williamson Retrospective: Apartheid, Land, and US Intervention in South Africa
Sue Williamson's retrospective exhibition in Cape Town showcases her 50-year artistic journey documenting South Africa's journey from apartheid to its present-day challenges, including criticism of US President Trump and Elon Musk's actions regarding South Africa's land redistribution policies and i...
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48% Bias Score