March 2025
April 2025
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Administration's Foreign Aid Freeze
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, rejected the Trump administration's bid to freeze billions in Congressionally approved foreign aid, sending the case back to lower courts to determine how to ensure compliance with the restraining order halting the freeze; the ruling does not mandate immediate r...
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Administration's Foreign Aid Freeze
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, rejected the Trump administration's bid to freeze billions in Congressionally approved foreign aid, sending the case back to lower courts to determine how to ensure compliance with the restraining order halting the freeze; the ruling does not mandate immediate r...
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40% Bias Score
DRC Cobalt Export Ban to Hike Prices of Electronics and EVs
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) imposed a four-month export ban on cobalt, impacting global electronics and electric vehicle production due to the DRC supplying over 70% of the world's cobalt; this aims to address market oversupply and raise prices, impacting consumers and manufacturers.
DRC Cobalt Export Ban to Hike Prices of Electronics and EVs
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) imposed a four-month export ban on cobalt, impacting global electronics and electric vehicle production due to the DRC supplying over 70% of the world's cobalt; this aims to address market oversupply and raise prices, impacting consumers and manufacturers.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Outlines Ambitious Economic and Foreign Policy Plans in Congress Address
President Trump, in his latest address to Congress, unveiled plans for significant tax cuts, increased domestic energy production, and a more assertive foreign policy, drawing both praise from Republicans and strong criticism from Democrats.
Trump Outlines Ambitious Economic and Foreign Policy Plans in Congress Address
President Trump, in his latest address to Congress, unveiled plans for significant tax cuts, increased domestic energy production, and a more assertive foreign policy, drawing both praise from Republicans and strong criticism from Democrats.
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52% Bias Score
BlackRock Consortium Acquires Panama Canal Ports Amid US-China Tensions
A US-led consortium, including BlackRock, will acquire control of two key Panama Canal ports and 41 others in a \$23 billion deal, amid US concerns about Chinese influence. The deal excludes ports in China or Hong Kong.
BlackRock Consortium Acquires Panama Canal Ports Amid US-China Tensions
A US-led consortium, including BlackRock, will acquire control of two key Panama Canal ports and 41 others in a \$23 billion deal, amid US concerns about Chinese influence. The deal excludes ports in China or Hong Kong.
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60% Bias Score
Mexico to Retaliate Against US Tariffs, But Delays Announcement
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Tuesday that Mexico will retaliate against US tariffs with its own tariffs on American products, but delayed the announcement until Sunday to allow for possible de-escalation talks, highlighting the significant economic ties between the two countries.
Mexico to Retaliate Against US Tariffs, But Delays Announcement
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Tuesday that Mexico will retaliate against US tariffs with its own tariffs on American products, but delayed the announcement until Sunday to allow for possible de-escalation talks, highlighting the significant economic ties between the two countries.
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44% Bias Score
Firefly's Blue Ghost Makes Successful Private Moon Landing
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander, carrying 10 NASA instruments, successfully soft-landed on the moon near Mons Latreille in Mare Crisium on Sunday, marking the second successful private moon landing and providing valuable data for future lunar missions.
Firefly's Blue Ghost Makes Successful Private Moon Landing
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander, carrying 10 NASA instruments, successfully soft-landed on the moon near Mons Latreille in Mare Crisium on Sunday, marking the second successful private moon landing and providing valuable data for future lunar missions.
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40% Bias Score
Royal Navy Tracks Russian Warship escorting Sanctioned Vessel near British Waters
The Royal Navy tracked the Russian corvette Boikiy escorting the sanctioned merchant vessel Baltic Leader carrying military hardware from Tartus, Syria, through the English Channel and North Sea for three days, involving HMS Somerset, patrol aircraft, and NATO forces.
Royal Navy Tracks Russian Warship escorting Sanctioned Vessel near British Waters
The Royal Navy tracked the Russian corvette Boikiy escorting the sanctioned merchant vessel Baltic Leader carrying military hardware from Tartus, Syria, through the English Channel and North Sea for three days, involving HMS Somerset, patrol aircraft, and NATO forces.
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48% Bias Score
Girl's Suicide Highlights Systemic Failures in Youth Justice
Fifteen-year-old Rhianan Rudd, facing terror charges, died by suicide in May 2022 after taking an overdose days before a bail hearing; a social worker had warned of the potential for self-harm, highlighting the significant impact of the legal proceedings on her mental health; charges were later drop...
Girl's Suicide Highlights Systemic Failures in Youth Justice
Fifteen-year-old Rhianan Rudd, facing terror charges, died by suicide in May 2022 after taking an overdose days before a bail hearing; a social worker had warned of the potential for self-harm, highlighting the significant impact of the legal proceedings on her mental health; charges were later drop...
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56% Bias Score
Bezos's Post Directive and the Euphemism Epidemic in Western Media
Jeff Bezos's recent order to promote free-market viewpoints in The Washington Post's opinion section has sparked debate about editorial independence and the media's role in reporting on complex issues like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, where euphemisms obscure the reality of ethnic cleansing.
Bezos's Post Directive and the Euphemism Epidemic in Western Media
Jeff Bezos's recent order to promote free-market viewpoints in The Washington Post's opinion section has sparked debate about editorial independence and the media's role in reporting on complex issues like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, where euphemisms obscure the reality of ethnic cleansing.
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68% Bias Score
US Ambassador to NATO Affirms Unwavering Support, Prioritizes Increased Defense Spending
President Trump's appointee to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, affirmed unwavering US support for the alliance during his confirmation hearing, prioritizing increased defense spending from member states to meet Trump's 5% GDP target, despite Trump's past criticism of NATO and suggestions that Russia could a...
US Ambassador to NATO Affirms Unwavering Support, Prioritizes Increased Defense Spending
President Trump's appointee to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, affirmed unwavering US support for the alliance during his confirmation hearing, prioritizing increased defense spending from member states to meet Trump's 5% GDP target, despite Trump's past criticism of NATO and suggestions that Russia could a...
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36% Bias Score
Ivory Coast and Ghana Urge Sahel Countries to Rejoin ECOWAS
The presidents of Ivory Coast and Ghana called on Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to rejoin ECOWAS after their January 2025 departure, citing concerns about regional security and the need for democratic transition in the Sahel region.
Ivory Coast and Ghana Urge Sahel Countries to Rejoin ECOWAS
The presidents of Ivory Coast and Ghana called on Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to rejoin ECOWAS after their January 2025 departure, citing concerns about regional security and the need for democratic transition in the Sahel region.
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40% Bias Score
Ivory Coast Land Conflicts Fuel Protests, Threaten Elections
In Ivory Coast, land conflicts fueled by corruption within the construction ministry and conflicting land ownership systems—customary versus modern—are causing widespread protests and threaten the upcoming 2025 presidential elections.
Ivory Coast Land Conflicts Fuel Protests, Threaten Elections
In Ivory Coast, land conflicts fueled by corruption within the construction ministry and conflicting land ownership systems—customary versus modern—are causing widespread protests and threaten the upcoming 2025 presidential elections.
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48% Bias Score