February 2025
March 2025
Clashes in Bukavu Leave 11 Dead
Clashes erupted in Bukavu, DR Congo, during a rebel rally on October 6, resulting in at least 11 deaths and 60 injuries, according to AFP; the M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, recently seized the city. The Congolese government and the rebels blame each other for the violence.
Clashes in Bukavu Leave 11 Dead
Clashes erupted in Bukavu, DR Congo, during a rebel rally on October 6, resulting in at least 11 deaths and 60 injuries, according to AFP; the M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, recently seized the city. The Congolese government and the rebels blame each other for the violence.
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40% Bias Score
Foreign Workers Fuel Spain's Economic Boom
Spain's 3% economic growth in 2023, outpacing the eurozone and U.S., is largely due to 45% of new jobs being filled by roughly half a million foreign-born workers since 2022, who now comprise 13% of Spain's workforce and are credited with sustaining the nation's social security system.
Foreign Workers Fuel Spain's Economic Boom
Spain's 3% economic growth in 2023, outpacing the eurozone and U.S., is largely due to 45% of new jobs being filled by roughly half a million foreign-born workers since 2022, who now comprise 13% of Spain's workforce and are credited with sustaining the nation's social security system.
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48% Bias Score
Seven-Year-Old Dies After Being Dragged by Car Thieves in Argentina
Seven-year-old Kim Anura Gómez died in La Plata, Argentina, after being dragged several blocks by two underage car thieves who stole her mother's car with her inside; the suspects, aged 14 and 17, are in custody, sparking a debate on lowering the age of criminal responsibility.
Seven-Year-Old Dies After Being Dragged by Car Thieves in Argentina
Seven-year-old Kim Anura Gómez died in La Plata, Argentina, after being dragged several blocks by two underage car thieves who stole her mother's car with her inside; the suspects, aged 14 and 17, are in custody, sparking a debate on lowering the age of criminal responsibility.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Threat, Canadian Election, and Other Political News
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico on March 4th, citing ongoing drug smuggling; Canada's immigration minister announced Ukrainians arriving under a special program can apply for open work permits; and Ontario holds a snap election focused on Trump...
Trump's Tariff Threat, Canadian Election, and Other Political News
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico on March 4th, citing ongoing drug smuggling; Canada's immigration minister announced Ukrainians arriving under a special program can apply for open work permits; and Ontario holds a snap election focused on Trump...
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44% Bias Score
Increased Physical Activity Linked to Lower Neuropsychiatric Disease Risk
A study of more than 73,000 adults found a correlation between increased physical activity and lower risk of neuropsychiatric diseases such as anxiety, depression, and dementia, regardless of exercise intensity; the research is slated to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology meeting in A...
Increased Physical Activity Linked to Lower Neuropsychiatric Disease Risk
A study of more than 73,000 adults found a correlation between increased physical activity and lower risk of neuropsychiatric diseases such as anxiety, depression, and dementia, regardless of exercise intensity; the research is slated to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology meeting in A...
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40% Bias Score
Measles Outbreaks Resurge in US Amidst Low Vaccination Rates
Recent measles outbreaks in the US, following a death in 2024 and increased cases in 2024, are raising concerns due to low childhood vaccination rates; the highly contagious disease can cause severe complications or death, and decreased vaccination coverage in kindergarten children from 95.2% (2019-...
Measles Outbreaks Resurge in US Amidst Low Vaccination Rates
Recent measles outbreaks in the US, following a death in 2024 and increased cases in 2024, are raising concerns due to low childhood vaccination rates; the highly contagious disease can cause severe complications or death, and decreased vaccination coverage in kindergarten children from 95.2% (2019-...
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44% Bias Score
Oldest Known Holocaust Survivor Dies at 113
Rose Girone, the oldest known Holocaust survivor, died at 113 in a New York nursing home; she survived Nazi Germany and Japanese-occupied China, eventually immigrating to the U.S. and becoming a knitting instructor.
Oldest Known Holocaust Survivor Dies at 113
Rose Girone, the oldest known Holocaust survivor, died at 113 in a New York nursing home; she survived Nazi Germany and Japanese-occupied China, eventually immigrating to the U.S. and becoming a knitting instructor.
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20% Bias Score
Alberta Faces $5.2 Billion Deficit Amidst US Trade War Fears
Facing a potential trade war with the U.S. and lower energy prices, Alberta projects a $5.2-billion deficit for 2025-2026, despite introducing a $1.2-billion tax cut, increasing its contingency fund to $4 billion to offset potential tariff impacts.
Alberta Faces $5.2 Billion Deficit Amidst US Trade War Fears
Facing a potential trade war with the U.S. and lower energy prices, Alberta projects a $5.2-billion deficit for 2025-2026, despite introducing a $1.2-billion tax cut, increasing its contingency fund to $4 billion to offset potential tariff impacts.
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44% Bias Score
West Texas Measles Outbreak Claims Child's Life, Underscoring Low Vaccination Rates
A measles outbreak in West Texas has claimed the life of a child, increasing the confirmed case count to 124, highlighting the urgent need for higher vaccination rates, as nearly 20% of kindergartners in Gaines County lack the measles vaccine.
West Texas Measles Outbreak Claims Child's Life, Underscoring Low Vaccination Rates
A measles outbreak in West Texas has claimed the life of a child, increasing the confirmed case count to 124, highlighting the urgent need for higher vaccination rates, as nearly 20% of kindergartners in Gaines County lack the measles vaccine.
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20% Bias Score
Increased Physical Activity Linked to Lower Risk of Neuropsychiatric Diseases
A study of over 73,000 adults found a correlation between increased physical activity, of any intensity, and a lower risk of developing neuropsychiatric diseases such as anxiety, depression, and dementia; the research, presented at the American Academy of Neurology meeting, suggests even light exerc...
Increased Physical Activity Linked to Lower Risk of Neuropsychiatric Diseases
A study of over 73,000 adults found a correlation between increased physical activity, of any intensity, and a lower risk of developing neuropsychiatric diseases such as anxiety, depression, and dementia; the research, presented at the American Academy of Neurology meeting, suggests even light exerc...
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40% Bias Score
BBC Apologizes for Flaws in Gaza Documentary
The BBC apologized for "serious flaws" in its Gaza documentary, "Gaza: How to Survive a War Zone", which was pulled after it emerged the 13-year-old narrator was the son of a Hamas official; the BBC and production company admitted failures to disclose this connection, leading to a reputational crisi...
BBC Apologizes for Flaws in Gaza Documentary
The BBC apologized for "serious flaws" in its Gaza documentary, "Gaza: How to Survive a War Zone", which was pulled after it emerged the 13-year-old narrator was the son of a Hamas official; the BBC and production company admitted failures to disclose this connection, leading to a reputational crisi...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Backs UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands Deal
US President Trump indicated support for a deal transferring the Chagos Islands' sovereignty to Mauritius, including a 140-year lease of the Diego Garcia military base at British taxpayers' expense, despite concerns from some US allies and internal political challenges within the US.
Trump Backs UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands Deal
US President Trump indicated support for a deal transferring the Chagos Islands' sovereignty to Mauritius, including a 140-year lease of the Diego Garcia military base at British taxpayers' expense, despite concerns from some US allies and internal political challenges within the US.
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48% Bias Score