March 2025
April 2025
Taliban's Rapid Takeover of Afghanistan in 2021
The Taliban seized control of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, following a rapid military advance that exploited the withdrawal of foreign forces and the collapse of the Afghan military, leading to widespread displacement and a humanitarian crisis.
Taliban's Rapid Takeover of Afghanistan in 2021
The Taliban seized control of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, following a rapid military advance that exploited the withdrawal of foreign forces and the collapse of the Afghan military, leading to widespread displacement and a humanitarian crisis.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's NATO Ambiguity Forces Europe to Rethink Security
President Trump's unpredictable stance on NATO and strained relations with Ukraine are forcing European leaders to consider a future where the US is no longer the alliance's backbone, prompting discussions about Europe's capacity for self-defense and potentially reshaping the geopolitical landscape.
Trump's NATO Ambiguity Forces Europe to Rethink Security
President Trump's unpredictable stance on NATO and strained relations with Ukraine are forcing European leaders to consider a future where the US is no longer the alliance's backbone, prompting discussions about Europe's capacity for self-defense and potentially reshaping the geopolitical landscape.
Progress
36% Bias Score
U.S. Intensifies Sanctions on Iran, Aims to Collapse Economy
On March 6th, 2025, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besent announced intensified sanctions against Iran, aiming to cripple its oil sector and collapse its economy by reducing oil exports by 1.5 million barrels daily and cutting off access to the international financial system; this follows President T...
U.S. Intensifies Sanctions on Iran, Aims to Collapse Economy
On March 6th, 2025, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besent announced intensified sanctions against Iran, aiming to cripple its oil sector and collapse its economy by reducing oil exports by 1.5 million barrels daily and cutting off access to the international financial system; this follows President T...
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64% Bias Score
Study: Replacing Butter with Plant Oils Lowers Mortality Risk
A new study of over 221,000 participants over 33 years found that replacing 10 grams of butter daily with plant-based oils like soybean, canola, and olive oil is associated with a 17% lower risk of death from all causes and cancer.
Study: Replacing Butter with Plant Oils Lowers Mortality Risk
A new study of over 221,000 participants over 33 years found that replacing 10 grams of butter daily with plant-based oils like soybean, canola, and olive oil is associated with a 17% lower risk of death from all causes and cancer.
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52% Bias Score
Adnan Syed Remains Free Despite Murder Conviction
Maryland Judge Jennifer Schiffer ruled that Adnan Syed, convicted in 2000 for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee, will remain free after granting a sentence reduction to time served under the 2021 Juvenile Restoration Act, despite the Maryland Supreme Court's reinstatement of his conviction last year.
Adnan Syed Remains Free Despite Murder Conviction
Maryland Judge Jennifer Schiffer ruled that Adnan Syed, convicted in 2000 for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee, will remain free after granting a sentence reduction to time served under the 2021 Juvenile Restoration Act, despite the Maryland Supreme Court's reinstatement of his conviction last year.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Exaggerated Trade Deficit Claims Exposed by Federal Data
Newly released 2024 federal statistics reveal that President Trump drastically overstated US trade deficits with Canada, Mexico, China, and the European Union, undermining his justification for imposing tariffs; the actual deficits were significantly lower than his stated figures.
Trump's Exaggerated Trade Deficit Claims Exposed by Federal Data
Newly released 2024 federal statistics reveal that President Trump drastically overstated US trade deficits with Canada, Mexico, China, and the European Union, undermining his justification for imposing tariffs; the actual deficits were significantly lower than his stated figures.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Hamas Hostage Threat Jeopardizes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
Following President Trump's ultimatum to Hamas to release all hostages, Hamas threatened to kill hostages if fighting resumes, jeopardizing the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas; the US is directly engaging with Hamas, a departure from past practice, and may coordinate with Israel on potential resp...
Hamas Hostage Threat Jeopardizes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
Following President Trump's ultimatum to Hamas to release all hostages, Hamas threatened to kill hostages if fighting resumes, jeopardizing the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas; the US is directly engaging with Hamas, a departure from past practice, and may coordinate with Israel on potential resp...
Progress
52% Bias Score
US Indicts 12 Chinese Nationals for State-Sponsored Hacking
Twelve Chinese nationals, including eight i-Soon employees, face US indictments for hacking numerous email accounts of dissidents, diplomats, and researchers, with charges ranging from €9,000 to €70,000 per target, following a data leak exposing their operations.
US Indicts 12 Chinese Nationals for State-Sponsored Hacking
Twelve Chinese nationals, including eight i-Soon employees, face US indictments for hacking numerous email accounts of dissidents, diplomats, and researchers, with charges ranging from €9,000 to €70,000 per target, following a data leak exposing their operations.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's FDA Nominee Plans to Review School Lunches, Abortion Pill, and Advisory Committees
President Trump's FDA nominee, Dr. Marty Makary, intends to review school lunches, the abortion pill mifepristone, and agency advisory committees, potentially leading to significant changes in FDA policies and practices.
Trump's FDA Nominee Plans to Review School Lunches, Abortion Pill, and Advisory Committees
President Trump's FDA nominee, Dr. Marty Makary, intends to review school lunches, the abortion pill mifepristone, and agency advisory committees, potentially leading to significant changes in FDA policies and practices.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Sheinbaum's Diplomacy Averts Mexico Tariffs Amid Trump's Trade Tensions
US President Donald Trump postponed tariffs on Mexico, praising President Sheinbaum's efforts on border security; this contrasts with his antagonistic relationship with Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau, highlighting Sheinbaum's diplomatic success in navigating Trump's unpredictable trade policies des...
Sheinbaum's Diplomacy Averts Mexico Tariffs Amid Trump's Trade Tensions
US President Donald Trump postponed tariffs on Mexico, praising President Sheinbaum's efforts on border security; this contrasts with his antagonistic relationship with Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau, highlighting Sheinbaum's diplomatic success in navigating Trump's unpredictable trade policies des...
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40% Bias Score
Judge Rules Trump's Firing of NLRB Chairwoman Illegal
A federal judge deemed President Trump's firing of National Labor Relations Board Chairwoman Gwynne Wilcox illegal, overturning the dismissal and marking the third such ruling against Trump this week for unlawfully removing officials from independent agencies; the Justice Department is appealing.
Judge Rules Trump's Firing of NLRB Chairwoman Illegal
A federal judge deemed President Trump's firing of National Labor Relations Board Chairwoman Gwynne Wilcox illegal, overturning the dismissal and marking the third such ruling against Trump this week for unlawfully removing officials from independent agencies; the Justice Department is appealing.
Progress
48% Bias Score
VA's Return-to-Office Mandate Disrupts Veterans Crisis Hotline
The Department of Veterans Affairs is mandating a return to in-office work for its Veterans Crisis Line responders, despite concerns about privacy and the sensitive nature of their work, leading to staff shortages and potential disruptions to service for veterans in crisis.
VA's Return-to-Office Mandate Disrupts Veterans Crisis Hotline
The Department of Veterans Affairs is mandating a return to in-office work for its Veterans Crisis Line responders, despite concerns about privacy and the sensitive nature of their work, leading to staff shortages and potential disruptions to service for veterans in crisis.
Progress
56% Bias Score