February 2025
March 2025
Romanian Presidential Candidate Detained Amid Election Fraud Investigation
Following his surprise win in Romania's canceled presidential election, far-right populist Calin Georgescu was detained by authorities on Wednesday, sparking protests from supporters amid ongoing investigations into election irregularities and allegations of ties to a fascist organization.
Romanian Presidential Candidate Detained Amid Election Fraud Investigation
Following his surprise win in Romania's canceled presidential election, far-right populist Calin Georgescu was detained by authorities on Wednesday, sparking protests from supporters amid ongoing investigations into election irregularities and allegations of ties to a fascist organization.
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40% Bias Score
White House Orders Mass Layoffs Across US Federal Agencies
The White House ordered all US federal agencies to prepare for mass layoffs by March 13th, eliminating unnecessary positions, except for specific agencies; over 75,000 employees already left under a separate program, and this directive is part of a broader effort to reduce the federal workforce.
White House Orders Mass Layoffs Across US Federal Agencies
The White House ordered all US federal agencies to prepare for mass layoffs by March 13th, eliminating unnecessary positions, except for specific agencies; over 75,000 employees already left under a separate program, and this directive is part of a broader effort to reduce the federal workforce.
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40% Bias Score
UK Data Demand Prompts US Privacy Concerns, Apple Response
The UK government demanded access to Apple users' encrypted data globally; US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard said she was not informed and called the move a potential violation of US citizens' privacy; in response, Apple removed its Advanced Data Protection tool from the UK.
UK Data Demand Prompts US Privacy Concerns, Apple Response
The UK government demanded access to Apple users' encrypted data globally; US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard said she was not informed and called the move a potential violation of US citizens' privacy; in response, Apple removed its Advanced Data Protection tool from the UK.
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44% Bias Score
BBC Removes Gaza Documentary Amidst Accusations of Bias
More than 500 media figures criticized the BBC for removing the documentary "Gaza: How to Survive a War Zone" from iPlayer due to the 13-year-old narrator's father being a Hamas official; the BBC is conducting further due diligence, sparking accusations of racism and dehumanization.
BBC Removes Gaza Documentary Amidst Accusations of Bias
More than 500 media figures criticized the BBC for removing the documentary "Gaza: How to Survive a War Zone" from iPlayer due to the 13-year-old narrator's father being a Hamas official; the BBC is conducting further due diligence, sparking accusations of racism and dehumanization.
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56% Bias Score
CCC Urges Lifestyle Changes for UK Net-Zero Goal
The UK's Climate Change Committee (CCC) recommends significant lifestyle changes, including widespread heat pump and electric vehicle adoption, dietary shifts toward plant-based foods, and aviation decarbonization, to meet net-zero targets by 2050.
CCC Urges Lifestyle Changes for UK Net-Zero Goal
The UK's Climate Change Committee (CCC) recommends significant lifestyle changes, including widespread heat pump and electric vehicle adoption, dietary shifts toward plant-based foods, and aviation decarbonization, to meet net-zero targets by 2050.
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36% Bias Score
Lebanon's New Government Wins Confidence Vote Amid Hezbollah Support
Lebanon's new government, led by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, won a confidence vote in Parliament on Wednesday, with Hezbollah's bloc offering support despite the government's statement criticizing their weapons, following a devastating war between Israel and Hezbollah that ended with a U.S.-brokered...
Lebanon's New Government Wins Confidence Vote Amid Hezbollah Support
Lebanon's new government, led by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, won a confidence vote in Parliament on Wednesday, with Hezbollah's bloc offering support despite the government's statement criticizing their weapons, following a devastating war between Israel and Hezbollah that ended with a U.S.-brokered...
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40% Bias Score
US-Ukraine Minerals Deal: Details Scarce, Security Guarantees Unclear
The US and Ukraine are negotiating a natural resources agreement granting the US access to Ukrainian minerals in exchange for investment; however, details are scarce, and security guarantees remain unclear, with President Zelensky stating Ukraine will not incur debt.
US-Ukraine Minerals Deal: Details Scarce, Security Guarantees Unclear
The US and Ukraine are negotiating a natural resources agreement granting the US access to Ukrainian minerals in exchange for investment; however, details are scarce, and security guarantees remain unclear, with President Zelensky stating Ukraine will not incur debt.
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44% Bias Score
US to Create Registry for Undocumented Immigrants
The US government will implement a registry for undocumented immigrants over 14, mandating registration to avoid penalties; failure to comply results in deportation, based on the 1952 Immigration and Nationality Act.
US to Create Registry for Undocumented Immigrants
The US government will implement a registry for undocumented immigrants over 14, mandating registration to avoid penalties; failure to comply results in deportation, based on the 1952 Immigration and Nationality Act.
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48% Bias Score
Herat Security Dialogue Warns of Catastrophic Threats in Afghanistan
The 12th Herat Security Dialogue in Madrid highlighted the Taliban and ISIS as major threats to Afghanistan, with warnings of a potential catastrophe exceeding 9/11, the lack of a unified opposition, and dwindling international support for Afghanistan's security; the shift from Dushanbe to Madrid al...
Herat Security Dialogue Warns of Catastrophic Threats in Afghanistan
The 12th Herat Security Dialogue in Madrid highlighted the Taliban and ISIS as major threats to Afghanistan, with warnings of a potential catastrophe exceeding 9/11, the lack of a unified opposition, and dwindling international support for Afghanistan's security; the shift from Dushanbe to Madrid al...
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40% Bias Score
Wisconsin Supreme Court Race: Musk vs. Soros
The Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 1st pits Republican Brad Schimel, backed by Elon Musk, against Democrat Susan Crawford, supported by George Soros. The race, costing millions and impacting decisions on abortion, union rights, and election law, is seen as a major post-2020 election indic...
Wisconsin Supreme Court Race: Musk vs. Soros
The Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 1st pits Republican Brad Schimel, backed by Elon Musk, against Democrat Susan Crawford, supported by George Soros. The race, costing millions and impacting decisions on abortion, union rights, and election law, is seen as a major post-2020 election indic...
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64% Bias Score
USDA Announces $1 Billion Plan to Combat Avian Flu, but Egg Prices Projected to Soar
The USDA predicts a more than 40% increase in egg prices by 2025 due to avian flu, announcing a $1 billion investment in biosecurity, farmer aid, and vaccine research to combat the ongoing outbreak that has already resulted in the culling of over 166 million birds.
USDA Announces $1 Billion Plan to Combat Avian Flu, but Egg Prices Projected to Soar
The USDA predicts a more than 40% increase in egg prices by 2025 due to avian flu, announcing a $1 billion investment in biosecurity, farmer aid, and vaccine research to combat the ongoing outbreak that has already resulted in the culling of over 166 million birds.
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40% Bias Score
France Proposes Ban on Healthcare Workers with Sexual Offense Convictions
France's kinésithérapeutes order proposed a permanent ban on healthcare workers with sexual offense convictions, prompted by the trial of surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec and cases of reduced penalties leading to further offenses. The order aims to improve patient safety.
France Proposes Ban on Healthcare Workers with Sexual Offense Convictions
France's kinésithérapeutes order proposed a permanent ban on healthcare workers with sexual offense convictions, prompted by the trial of surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec and cases of reduced penalties leading to further offenses. The order aims to improve patient safety.
Progress
40% Bias Score