March 2025
April 2025
Death of 'Man with the Golden Arm' Highlights Need for Lab-Made Anti-D
James Harrison, an 88-year-old Australian man whose blood plasma saved over 2 million babies from a deadly blood disorder, died on February 17; his rare antibodies are now being replicated in a lab to create a new therapy for pregnant women worldwide.
Death of 'Man with the Golden Arm' Highlights Need for Lab-Made Anti-D
James Harrison, an 88-year-old Australian man whose blood plasma saved over 2 million babies from a deadly blood disorder, died on February 17; his rare antibodies are now being replicated in a lab to create a new therapy for pregnant women worldwide.
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20% Bias Score
Texas Measles Outbreak Reaches 150 Cases, Underscoring Declining Vaccination Rates
A measles outbreak in West Texas has reached nearly 150 cases since late January, resulting in 20 hospitalizations and one death, an unvaccinated school-age child; this is the largest outbreak in 30 years and highlights declining national MMR vaccination rates below the 95% threshold needed to preve...
Texas Measles Outbreak Reaches 150 Cases, Underscoring Declining Vaccination Rates
A measles outbreak in West Texas has reached nearly 150 cases since late January, resulting in 20 hospitalizations and one death, an unvaccinated school-age child; this is the largest outbreak in 30 years and highlights declining national MMR vaccination rates below the 95% threshold needed to preve...
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48% Bias Score
Anora Sweeps Oscars with Record-Breaking Wins
At the Oscars, Anora won five awards, including Best Actress for Mikey Madison and a record-breaking four for director Sean Baker, while other winners included Adrien Brody, Zoe Saldaña, and Kieran Culkin; the ceremony also highlighted the Los Angeles firefighters and celebrated independent cinemas.
Anora Sweeps Oscars with Record-Breaking Wins
At the Oscars, Anora won five awards, including Best Actress for Mikey Madison and a record-breaking four for director Sean Baker, while other winners included Adrien Brody, Zoe Saldaña, and Kieran Culkin; the ceremony also highlighted the Los Angeles firefighters and celebrated independent cinemas.
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28% Bias Score
Oscar-Winning Documentary Blames US Policy for Blocking Israeli-Palestinian Peace
The Israeli-Palestinian documentary "No Other Land" won an Oscar, with its creators blaming US foreign policy for blocking a political solution in the West Bank's Masafer Yatta community, which faces demolitions and displacement; the film highlights the need for a solution without ethnic supremacy a...
Oscar-Winning Documentary Blames US Policy for Blocking Israeli-Palestinian Peace
The Israeli-Palestinian documentary "No Other Land" won an Oscar, with its creators blaming US foreign policy for blocking a political solution in the West Bank's Masafer Yatta community, which faces demolitions and displacement; the film highlights the need for a solution without ethnic supremacy a...
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52% Bias Score
2025 Oscars: Anora's Triumph and Unforgettable Moments
The 2025 Oscars, hosted by Conan O'Brien, ran for six-and-a-half hours, featuring Anora's sweep of four awards, political commentary from winners, and memorable moments both lighthearted and somber.
2025 Oscars: Anora's Triumph and Unforgettable Moments
The 2025 Oscars, hosted by Conan O'Brien, ran for six-and-a-half hours, featuring Anora's sweep of four awards, political commentary from winners, and memorable moments both lighthearted and somber.
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44% Bias Score
ECB Poised for Another Rate Cut Amidst Trump Uncertainty
The European Central Bank will likely cut interest rates to 2.5 percent next week to stimulate the Eurozone economy, but the decision is complicated by U.S. President Donald Trump's unpredictable trade policies and internal disagreements within the ECB.
ECB Poised for Another Rate Cut Amidst Trump Uncertainty
The European Central Bank will likely cut interest rates to 2.5 percent next week to stimulate the Eurozone economy, but the decision is complicated by U.S. President Donald Trump's unpredictable trade policies and internal disagreements within the ECB.
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36% Bias Score
Sebi Bans "She-Wolf of Stock Market" Amid Influencer Crackdown
India's market regulator, Sebi, banned YouTuber Asmita Patel, known as the "She-Wolf of Wall Street," and six others from trading for selling illegal stock tips disguised as education, highlighting the challenges of regulating online financial advice amid a surge in online trading accounts.
Sebi Bans "She-Wolf of Stock Market" Amid Influencer Crackdown
India's market regulator, Sebi, banned YouTuber Asmita Patel, known as the "She-Wolf of Wall Street," and six others from trading for selling illegal stock tips disguised as education, highlighting the challenges of regulating online financial advice amid a surge in online trading accounts.
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44% Bias Score
Saldaña Wins Oscar, Makes History as First Dominican American to Win
Zoe Saldaña won Best Supporting Actress at the 97th Academy Awards for her role in "Emilia Pérez," dedicating the award to her Dominican grandmother who immigrated in 1961, becoming the first American actor of Dominican descent to win an Oscar.
Saldaña Wins Oscar, Makes History as First Dominican American to Win
Zoe Saldaña won Best Supporting Actress at the 97th Academy Awards for her role in "Emilia Pérez," dedicating the award to her Dominican grandmother who immigrated in 1961, becoming the first American actor of Dominican descent to win an Oscar.
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36% Bias Score
UK Covid Inquiry Probes £48 Billion PPE Spending, VIP Lane Controversy
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry's fourth section, starting Monday, will investigate the government's £48 billion spending on pandemic-related supplies, focusing on the 'VIP lane' system for prioritizing contracts and the lack of evidence from PPE suppliers, a decision criticized by bereaved families.
UK Covid Inquiry Probes £48 Billion PPE Spending, VIP Lane Controversy
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry's fourth section, starting Monday, will investigate the government's £48 billion spending on pandemic-related supplies, focusing on the 'VIP lane' system for prioritizing contracts and the lack of evidence from PPE suppliers, a decision criticized by bereaved families.
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48% Bias Score
US Suspends Offensive Cyber Operations Against Russia Amid Détente Efforts
The US has suspended offensive cyber operations against Russia due to a broader attempt at détente with Russia by the Trump administration, raising concerns about increased vulnerability to potential cyberattacks from Moscow; however, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency maintains...
US Suspends Offensive Cyber Operations Against Russia Amid Détente Efforts
The US has suspended offensive cyber operations against Russia due to a broader attempt at détente with Russia by the Trump administration, raising concerns about increased vulnerability to potential cyberattacks from Moscow; however, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency maintains...
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40% Bias Score
Musk's Politics Crater Tesla's European Sales, Threatening Emissions Credit Revenue
Elon Musk's political actions in Europe are causing a 50 percent year-over-year decline in Tesla's January 2025 sales, jeopardizing its \$2.76 billion (2024) emissions credit revenue stream and deals with automakers like Stellantis, Toyota, and Ford; this is compounded by Tesla's aging models and hi...
Musk's Politics Crater Tesla's European Sales, Threatening Emissions Credit Revenue
Elon Musk's political actions in Europe are causing a 50 percent year-over-year decline in Tesla's January 2025 sales, jeopardizing its \$2.76 billion (2024) emissions credit revenue stream and deals with automakers like Stellantis, Toyota, and Ford; this is compounded by Tesla's aging models and hi...
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48% Bias Score
Germany's Coalition Talks Intensify Amid US-Ukraine Rift
Following a US-Ukraine dispute, Germany's coalition talks accelerate, focusing on securing billions for defense and European autonomy. A new special fund and potential debt brake reform are debated, impacting Germany's fiscal policy and its security approach.
Germany's Coalition Talks Intensify Amid US-Ukraine Rift
Following a US-Ukraine dispute, Germany's coalition talks accelerate, focusing on securing billions for defense and European autonomy. A new special fund and potential debt brake reform are debated, impacting Germany's fiscal policy and its security approach.
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48% Bias Score