March 2025
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30 California Juvenile Hall Officers Indicted for Allegedly Orchestrating Youth Fights
Thirty Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall officers in Los Angeles County were indicted on Monday for allegedly organizing and encouraging nearly 70 "gladiator fights" among 140 youth (ages 12-18) between July and December 2023, facing charges including child endangerment and abuse.
30 California Juvenile Hall Officers Indicted for Allegedly Orchestrating Youth Fights
Thirty Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall officers in Los Angeles County were indicted on Monday for allegedly organizing and encouraging nearly 70 "gladiator fights" among 140 youth (ages 12-18) between July and December 2023, facing charges including child endangerment and abuse.
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24% Bias Score
EU Unveils €800 Billion Defense Plan Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
The EU proposes an €800 billion, four-year defense plan, including €150 billion in loans, to address geopolitical uncertainty, particularly Russia's invasion of Ukraine and strained US-EU relations, increasing military spending and supporting arms shipments to Ukraine.
EU Unveils €800 Billion Defense Plan Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
The EU proposes an €800 billion, four-year defense plan, including €150 billion in loans, to address geopolitical uncertainty, particularly Russia's invasion of Ukraine and strained US-EU relations, increasing military spending and supporting arms shipments to Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
Armenian Lawyer Urges Action for Release of Political Prisoners in Azerbaijan
Ruben Vardanyan, former Artsakh State Minister, is on hunger strike in Baku prison; his lawyer urges Armenia to increase diplomatic pressure on Azerbaijan for his release and that of 22 other Armenian political prisoners and captives held following Azerbaijan's September 2023 military offensive in A...
Armenian Lawyer Urges Action for Release of Political Prisoners in Azerbaijan
Ruben Vardanyan, former Artsakh State Minister, is on hunger strike in Baku prison; his lawyer urges Armenia to increase diplomatic pressure on Azerbaijan for his release and that of 22 other Armenian political prisoners and captives held following Azerbaijan's September 2023 military offensive in A...
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44% Bias Score
Austria's Surprise Chancellor: Stocker Takes the Reins
Following Austria's longest coalition negotiations, Christian Stocker, the ÖVP's secretary-general, unexpectedly became chancellor after a series of failed negotiations and compromises with the SPÖ and NEOS, preventing another potentially FPÖ-favoring election.
Austria's Surprise Chancellor: Stocker Takes the Reins
Following Austria's longest coalition negotiations, Christian Stocker, the ÖVP's secretary-general, unexpectedly became chancellor after a series of failed negotiations and compromises with the SPÖ and NEOS, preventing another potentially FPÖ-favoring election.
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32% Bias Score
85% of Young Women with Cervical Cancer Were Unvaccinated Against HPV
A study by the IKNL cancer center found that 85% of 84 young women with cervical cancer, whose vaccination status was known, hadn't received the HPV vaccine, despite it being part of the national program since 2010 and reducing cervical cancer risk by 87%.
85% of Young Women with Cervical Cancer Were Unvaccinated Against HPV
A study by the IKNL cancer center found that 85% of 84 young women with cervical cancer, whose vaccination status was known, hadn't received the HPV vaccine, despite it being part of the national program since 2010 and reducing cervical cancer risk by 87%.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Develops New Allergy Vaccine as Early Pollen Season Looms
A new birch pollen allergy vaccine is under development in Russia, potentially offering relief to 20-35% of the population who suffer from pollen allergies; an unusually warm winter may cause an early start to the pollen season in 2024.
Russia Develops New Allergy Vaccine as Early Pollen Season Looms
A new birch pollen allergy vaccine is under development in Russia, potentially offering relief to 20-35% of the population who suffer from pollen allergies; an unusually warm winter may cause an early start to the pollen season in 2024.
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32% Bias Score
LaLiga Fined €1 Million for Biometric Fan Control
The Spanish Data Protection Agency proposed a €1 million fine against LaLiga for using biometric fan identification in stadiums, violating data protection rights, and ordered the system's cessation until a valid impact assessment is completed.
LaLiga Fined €1 Million for Biometric Fan Control
The Spanish Data Protection Agency proposed a €1 million fine against LaLiga for using biometric fan identification in stadiums, violating data protection rights, and ordered the system's cessation until a valid impact assessment is completed.
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36% Bias Score
Öcalan Calls for PKK Dissolution, Atalay Voices Support
PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan called for the group's dissolution and disarmament, a move supported by Gezi trial defendant Can Atalay and conditional upon no attacks, starting a ceasefire on March 1st.
Öcalan Calls for PKK Dissolution, Atalay Voices Support
PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan called for the group's dissolution and disarmament, a move supported by Gezi trial defendant Can Atalay and conditional upon no attacks, starting a ceasefire on March 1st.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Administration Favors Pro-MAGA Media, Integrates Conspiracy Theories into Policy
Fifteen pro-Trump influencers received early access to the "Epstein Files" at the White House, highlighting the administration's favoritism toward pro-MAGA media and its promotion of conspiracy theories that are shaping policy decisions, such as the questioning of Ukraine's President Zelensky's atti...
Trump Administration Favors Pro-MAGA Media, Integrates Conspiracy Theories into Policy
Fifteen pro-Trump influencers received early access to the "Epstein Files" at the White House, highlighting the administration's favoritism toward pro-MAGA media and its promotion of conspiracy theories that are shaping policy decisions, such as the questioning of Ukraine's President Zelensky's atti...
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60% Bias Score
Gilgeous-Alexander Joins Elite NBA 50-Point Club
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 51 points against the Houston Rockets on March 4th, 2025, becoming the 12th NBA player to record four 50-point games in one season, contributing to the Oklahoma City Thunder's 50th win and first place in the Western Conference.
Gilgeous-Alexander Joins Elite NBA 50-Point Club
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 51 points against the Houston Rockets on March 4th, 2025, becoming the 12th NBA player to record four 50-point games in one season, contributing to the Oklahoma City Thunder's 50th win and first place in the Western Conference.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Offers to Mediate US-Iran Disputes
Russia offered to mediate between the US and Iran, following a request from President Trump, to resolve disputes including Iran's nuclear program and support for anti-American groups; Israel is giving mediators more time to secure a ceasefire with Hamas; and Canada is imposing retaliatory tariffs on...
Russia Offers to Mediate US-Iran Disputes
Russia offered to mediate between the US and Iran, following a request from President Trump, to resolve disputes including Iran's nuclear program and support for anti-American groups; Israel is giving mediators more time to secure a ceasefire with Hamas; and Canada is imposing retaliatory tariffs on...
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40% Bias Score
Biopesticide Phytalix Boosts Rice Yields, Combats Devastating Disease
Ascribe Bio's Phytalix biopesticide, derived from soil microbes, combats Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB) in rice, increasing yields by up to 30% in Indian field trials, offering a sustainable alternative to harmful chemical and antibiotic treatments.
Biopesticide Phytalix Boosts Rice Yields, Combats Devastating Disease
Ascribe Bio's Phytalix biopesticide, derived from soil microbes, combats Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB) in rice, increasing yields by up to 30% in Indian field trials, offering a sustainable alternative to harmful chemical and antibiotic treatments.
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56% Bias Score