March 2025
April 2025
Anura" Dominates 2025 Oscars; Iranian Filmmakers Win Animated Short
At the 2025 Oscars, "Anura" won five awards including Best Picture, while Iranian filmmakers won Best Animated Short for "In the Shadow of the Cypress," overcoming visa challenges; "Anura"'s success contrasts with "Completely Unknown's" eight nominations and zero wins.
Anura" Dominates 2025 Oscars; Iranian Filmmakers Win Animated Short
At the 2025 Oscars, "Anura" won five awards including Best Picture, while Iranian filmmakers won Best Animated Short for "In the Shadow of the Cypress," overcoming visa challenges; "Anura"'s success contrasts with "Completely Unknown's" eight nominations and zero wins.
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40% Bias Score
South Korea's Birthrate Rises After Eight-Year Decline, But Challenges Remain
South Korea's birthrate rose to 0.75 in 2024, reversing an eight-year decline to a record low, potentially due to a 14.9 percent increase in marriages; however, this remains far below the 2.1 rate needed to sustain the population, and the country faces a looming demographic crisis.
South Korea's Birthrate Rises After Eight-Year Decline, But Challenges Remain
South Korea's birthrate rose to 0.75 in 2024, reversing an eight-year decline to a record low, potentially due to a 14.9 percent increase in marriages; however, this remains far below the 2.1 rate needed to sustain the population, and the country faces a looming demographic crisis.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Proposes National Cryptocurrency Reserve, Crypto Market Surges
Former US President Donald Trump announced plans for a national strategic cryptocurrency reserve including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano, causing a market surge and marking a shift from his previous skepticism towards cryptocurrencies.
Trump Proposes National Cryptocurrency Reserve, Crypto Market Surges
Former US President Donald Trump announced plans for a national strategic cryptocurrency reserve including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano, causing a market surge and marking a shift from his previous skepticism towards cryptocurrencies.
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36% Bias Score
Anora" Wins Best Picture at Oscars
At the 97th Academy Awards, Sean Baker's low-budget film "Anora" won Best Picture, beating major contenders; the win reflects a shift toward independent films in a changing industry.
Anora" Wins Best Picture at Oscars
At the 97th Academy Awards, Sean Baker's low-budget film "Anora" won Best Picture, beating major contenders; the win reflects a shift toward independent films in a changing industry.
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48% Bias Score
Kennedy Endorses Measles Vaccine Amid Texas Outbreak
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for vaccine skepticism, endorsed the measles vaccine amid a Texas outbreak causing 146 cases and one death since January, impacting a Mennonite community and highlighting the importance of community immunity.
Kennedy Endorses Measles Vaccine Amid Texas Outbreak
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for vaccine skepticism, endorsed the measles vaccine amid a Texas outbreak causing 146 cases and one death since January, impacting a Mennonite community and highlighting the importance of community immunity.
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40% Bias Score
EU Asylum Applications Fall 11% in 2024, but Remain Above One Million
EU asylum applications dropped 11% in 2024 to 1,014,420, but remained above one million; nearly half were from citizens with historically low approval rates; Germany received the most applications (237,000), followed by Spain and Italy; the EU is considering external processing centers to address th...
EU Asylum Applications Fall 11% in 2024, but Remain Above One Million
EU asylum applications dropped 11% in 2024 to 1,014,420, but remained above one million; nearly half were from citizens with historically low approval rates; Germany received the most applications (237,000), followed by Spain and Italy; the EU is considering external processing centers to address th...
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56% Bias Score
Anora" Dominates Oscars, Sparking Political Commentary
The 97th Academy Awards saw "Anora," a film about a sex worker and the son of a Russian oligarch, win five Oscars including Best Picture, upsetting predictions and sparking political commentary from host Conan O'Brien and several winners; the show, aiming for apoliticality, instead highlighted peace...
Anora" Dominates Oscars, Sparking Political Commentary
The 97th Academy Awards saw "Anora," a film about a sex worker and the son of a Russian oligarch, win five Oscars including Best Picture, upsetting predictions and sparking political commentary from host Conan O'Brien and several winners; the show, aiming for apoliticality, instead highlighted peace...
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40% 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 one death, 20 hospitalizations, and underscoring the impact of declining MMR vaccination rates nationwide.
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 one death, 20 hospitalizations, and underscoring the impact of declining MMR vaccination rates nationwide.
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40% Bias Score
Kennedy Jr. Endorses Measles Vaccination Amidst US Outbreak"))
US Health Minister Robert Kennedy Jr. endorsed measles vaccination following a Texas outbreak causing a child's death, urging parents to consult healthcare professionals, despite his past anti-vaccine statements and the ongoing challenge of vaccine misinformation contributing to the over 160 cases n...
Kennedy Jr. Endorses Measles Vaccination Amidst US Outbreak"))
US Health Minister Robert Kennedy Jr. endorsed measles vaccination following a Texas outbreak causing a child's death, urging parents to consult healthcare professionals, despite his past anti-vaccine statements and the ongoing challenge of vaccine misinformation contributing to the over 160 cases n...
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40% Bias Score
Zelensky Announces Mineral Deal, Addresses Truce Reports After White House Meeting
President Zelensky, speaking after a London summit, announced a mineral deal is "ready to sign" and responded to truce reports, stating he is "aware of everything", following a public disagreement at the White House.
Zelensky Announces Mineral Deal, Addresses Truce Reports After White House Meeting
President Zelensky, speaking after a London summit, announced a mineral deal is "ready to sign" and responded to truce reports, stating he is "aware of everything", following a public disagreement at the White House.
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0% Bias Score
Paris Launches HOV Lane Experiment on Périphérique to Combat Pollution
Starting March 3, Paris implemented an HOV lane policy on its périphérique and parts of the A1 and A13 highways during peak hours to reduce pollution; fines start May 1st, and the initiative will be evaluated in September, December, and March.
Paris Launches HOV Lane Experiment on Périphérique to Combat Pollution
Starting March 3, Paris implemented an HOV lane policy on its périphérique and parts of the A1 and A13 highways during peak hours to reduce pollution; fines start May 1st, and the initiative will be evaluated in September, December, and March.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Crypto Reserve Announcement Triggers Market Surge
On Sunday, Donald Trump announced a US national cryptocurrency reserve including XRP, Solana, Cardano, Bitcoin, and Ether, causing significant price increases across the market and showcasing his shift in attitude toward cryptocurrencies.
Trump's Crypto Reserve Announcement Triggers Market Surge
On Sunday, Donald Trump announced a US national cryptocurrency reserve including XRP, Solana, Cardano, Bitcoin, and Ether, causing significant price increases across the market and showcasing his shift in attitude toward cryptocurrencies.
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44% Bias Score