February 2025
March 2025
Europe's Democracy Index: Mixed Results Amidst Global Decline
The 2024 Economist Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index shows a slight global weakening of democracy, with mixed results in Europe: Western Europe recovered pre-pandemic levels, while Eastern Europe saw a slight decline; Portugal upgraded to a 'full democracy,' while France downgraded to an 'imperfec...
Europe's Democracy Index: Mixed Results Amidst Global Decline
The 2024 Economist Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index shows a slight global weakening of democracy, with mixed results in Europe: Western Europe recovered pre-pandemic levels, while Eastern Europe saw a slight decline; Portugal upgraded to a 'full democracy,' while France downgraded to an 'imperfec...
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32% Bias Score
Trump Administration Launches 'End DEI' Portal for School Complaints
The Trump administration launched a website allowing citizens to report diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in K-12 public schools, threatening funding for non-compliant institutions; legal challenges allege this violates constitutional rights.
Trump Administration Launches 'End DEI' Portal for School Complaints
The Trump administration launched a website allowing citizens to report diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in K-12 public schools, threatening funding for non-compliant institutions; legal challenges allege this violates constitutional rights.
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52% 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
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
BBC Apologizes, Removes Gaza Documentary Amid Hamas Controversy
Following a public outcry and protests, the BBC apologized for and removed a Gaza documentary narrated by the son of a Hamas official, citing serious production flaws and a failure to disclose the narrator's family ties.
BBC Apologizes, Removes Gaza Documentary Amid Hamas Controversy
Following a public outcry and protests, the BBC apologized for and removed a Gaza documentary narrated by the son of a Hamas official, citing serious production flaws and a failure to disclose the narrator's family ties.
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48% Bias Score
China's High-Tech Zones Drive 7.6% GDP Growth in 2024
China's high-tech zones, contributing half of the nation's R&D and boasting 60 percent of listed AI firms, achieved a 7.6 percent GDP growth in 2024, reaching 19.3 trillion yuan ($2.67 trillion), while attracting 24.6 percent more foreign investment.
China's High-Tech Zones Drive 7.6% GDP Growth in 2024
China's high-tech zones, contributing half of the nation's R&D and boasting 60 percent of listed AI firms, achieved a 7.6 percent GDP growth in 2024, reaching 19.3 trillion yuan ($2.67 trillion), while attracting 24.6 percent more foreign investment.
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48% Bias Score
AI Drives Sales Surge in Yiwu's Global Trading Hub
In Yiwu, China, a small commodity trading hub, AI-powered tools on the Chinagoods platform are helping merchants create multilingual marketing videos, resulting in significant sales increases and expanded international trade; approximately 30,000 merchants regularly use AI tools, exceeding 1 billion...
AI Drives Sales Surge in Yiwu's Global Trading Hub
In Yiwu, China, a small commodity trading hub, AI-powered tools on the Chinagoods platform are helping merchants create multilingual marketing videos, resulting in significant sales increases and expanded international trade; approximately 30,000 merchants regularly use AI tools, exceeding 1 billion...
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56% Bias Score
Salah's Liverpool Legacy: Record-Breaking Season and Contract Uncertainty
Mohamed Salah, Liverpool's 32-year-old winger, is the joint third-highest scorer in the club's history with 241 goals, leads Europe's top divisions in goal involvements this season with 43, and his contract status is a significant point of discussion for the club and its fans.
Salah's Liverpool Legacy: Record-Breaking Season and Contract Uncertainty
Mohamed Salah, Liverpool's 32-year-old winger, is the joint third-highest scorer in the club's history with 241 goals, leads Europe's top divisions in goal involvements this season with 43, and his contract status is a significant point of discussion for the club and its fans.
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52% 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
Trump Announces 100% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Donald Trump announced 100 percent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, starting next Tuesday, following a decision to double tariffs on Chinese imports, prompting warnings of severe global economic consequences.
Trump Announces 100% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Donald Trump announced 100 percent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, starting next Tuesday, following a decision to double tariffs on Chinese imports, prompting warnings of severe global economic consequences.
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60% Bias Score
Gender Inequality Persists in 2025: One Surgeon's Experience Highlights Systemic Bias
A female surgeon was overlooked by her lead surgeon, reflecting persistent gender bias in the workplace; 78% of working women are labeled "too emotional" compared to 11% of men, highlighting a systemic issue that contributes to only 6% of CEOs being female.
Gender Inequality Persists in 2025: One Surgeon's Experience Highlights Systemic Bias
A female surgeon was overlooked by her lead surgeon, reflecting persistent gender bias in the workplace; 78% of working women are labeled "too emotional" compared to 11% of men, highlighting a systemic issue that contributes to only 6% of CEOs being female.
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60% 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