March 2025
April 2025
Real Madrid Suffers Crushing Euroleague Defeat in Athens
Real Madrid lost to Panathinaikos 85-70 in Athens, marking their fourth straight Euroleague away defeat due to poor shooting (23 missed three-pointers) and lackluster performances from key players, raising concerns about their playoff chances.
Real Madrid Suffers Crushing Euroleague Defeat in Athens
Real Madrid lost to Panathinaikos 85-70 in Athens, marking their fourth straight Euroleague away defeat due to poor shooting (23 missed three-pointers) and lackluster performances from key players, raising concerns about their playoff chances.
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52% Bias Score
Colombian House Approves Petro's Health Reform"))
Colombia's House of Representatives approved President Gustavo Petro's health reform on Thursday, a major victory for his administration after two months of instability. The bill, which seeks to fundamentally change the nation's healthcare system, will now proceed to the Senate.
Colombian House Approves Petro's Health Reform"))
Colombia's House of Representatives approved President Gustavo Petro's health reform on Thursday, a major victory for his administration after two months of instability. The bill, which seeks to fundamentally change the nation's healthcare system, will now proceed to the Senate.
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44% Bias Score
Athena Lunar Lander Lands, but Position Uncertain
Intuitive Machines' Athena lunar lander touched down near the Moon's south pole after a 7-day, 17-hour journey, but its orientation is uncertain, following a similar problematic landing of their Odysseus lander last year.
Athena Lunar Lander Lands, but Position Uncertain
Intuitive Machines' Athena lunar lander touched down near the Moon's south pole after a 7-day, 17-hour journey, but its orientation is uncertain, following a similar problematic landing of their Odysseus lander last year.
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52% Bias Score
Georgia: 100 Days of Protests Met with Brutal Crackdown
For 100 days, Georgians have protested the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party's anti-democratic rule, marked by arrests, violence, and media suppression; journalists face imprisonment, activists are intimidated, and the EU's response is criticized as slow.
Georgia: 100 Days of Protests Met with Brutal Crackdown
For 100 days, Georgians have protested the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party's anti-democratic rule, marked by arrests, violence, and media suppression; journalists face imprisonment, activists are intimidated, and the EU's response is criticized as slow.
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60% Bias Score
China's 5% Growth Target Amidst 27% FDI Decline
China announced a 5% economic growth target despite a 27% decrease in foreign direct investment in 2022, prompting new initiatives to attract investment by opening previously restricted sectors and improving business conditions, but facing negative investor sentiment due to geopolitical factors and ...
China's 5% Growth Target Amidst 27% FDI Decline
China announced a 5% economic growth target despite a 27% decrease in foreign direct investment in 2022, prompting new initiatives to attract investment by opening previously restricted sectors and improving business conditions, but facing negative investor sentiment due to geopolitical factors and ...
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40% Bias Score
Arab League's $53 Billion Gaza Reconstruction Plan Faces Challenges
In response to President Trump's proposal to relocate Gaza's residents, the Arab League proposed a $53 billion reconstruction plan lacking security and governance provisions, facing rejection from Israel and the US due to concerns about Hamas and the absence of demilitarization.
Arab League's $53 Billion Gaza Reconstruction Plan Faces Challenges
In response to President Trump's proposal to relocate Gaza's residents, the Arab League proposed a $53 billion reconstruction plan lacking security and governance provisions, facing rejection from Israel and the US due to concerns about Hamas and the absence of demilitarization.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey's Democracy Score Plummets, Ranking Among 'Hybrid' Regimes
Turkey's democracy score fell from 4.33 in 2023 to 4.26 in 2024, ranking 103rd of 167 countries and placing it among 'hybrid' regimes. This decline is attributed to factors such as the prosecution of opposition figures and impunity for police brutality.
Turkey's Democracy Score Plummets, Ranking Among 'Hybrid' Regimes
Turkey's democracy score fell from 4.33 in 2023 to 4.26 in 2024, ranking 103rd of 167 countries and placing it among 'hybrid' regimes. This decline is attributed to factors such as the prosecution of opposition figures and impunity for police brutality.
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60% Bias Score
US Butterfly Populations Decline by 22 Percent in Two Decades
A comprehensive study reveals a 22 percent decline in US butterfly populations between 2000 and 2020, driven by habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use, impacting 33 percent of 342 assessed species and emphasizing the need for conservation efforts.
US Butterfly Populations Decline by 22 Percent in Two Decades
A comprehensive study reveals a 22 percent decline in US butterfly populations between 2000 and 2020, driven by habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use, impacting 33 percent of 342 assessed species and emphasizing the need for conservation efforts.
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28% Bias Score
€800 Billion European Defense Plan Proposed Amidst Concerns Over US Dependence
The European Commission proposed an €800 billion investment plan to strengthen Europe's defense industry, addressing dependence on the US, with Germany and France as key players; however, challenges remain in nuclear deterrence, command structure, and intelligence sharing.
€800 Billion European Defense Plan Proposed Amidst Concerns Over US Dependence
The European Commission proposed an €800 billion investment plan to strengthen Europe's defense industry, addressing dependence on the US, with Germany and France as key players; however, challenges remain in nuclear deterrence, command structure, and intelligence sharing.
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36% Bias Score
EU Approves Defense Plan Despite Dutch Coalition Rift
Three of four Dutch coalition parties voted against the EU's new defense plan, resulting in a tie vote in parliament, yet the EU approved the plan, marking a significant shift towards a unified defense union despite Dutch internal divisions.
EU Approves Defense Plan Despite Dutch Coalition Rift
Three of four Dutch coalition parties voted against the EU's new defense plan, resulting in a tie vote in parliament, yet the EU approved the plan, marking a significant shift towards a unified defense union despite Dutch internal divisions.
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36% Bias Score
State Audit of Shin Bet and IDF Failures on October 7 Agreed Upon
Following disagreements, Israel's State Comptroller and security agencies agreed to a state audit into the Shin Bet and IDF's October 7 failures, prompted by the Shin Bet's self-published report detailing intelligence misjudgments and lack of warning about Hamas's invasion.
State Audit of Shin Bet and IDF Failures on October 7 Agreed Upon
Following disagreements, Israel's State Comptroller and security agencies agreed to a state audit into the Shin Bet and IDF's October 7 failures, prompted by the Shin Bet's self-published report detailing intelligence misjudgments and lack of warning about Hamas's invasion.
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36% Bias Score
Sycamore Partners to Acquire Walgreens Boots Alliance for Over $10 Billion
Walgreens Boots Alliance is being acquired by Sycamore Partners for over $10 billion in a deal that includes $11.45 per share plus potential additional cash from the monetization of its VillageMD holdings; the deal comes after Walgreens has struggled financially, closing hundreds of stores and posti...
Sycamore Partners to Acquire Walgreens Boots Alliance for Over $10 Billion
Walgreens Boots Alliance is being acquired by Sycamore Partners for over $10 billion in a deal that includes $11.45 per share plus potential additional cash from the monetization of its VillageMD holdings; the deal comes after Walgreens has struggled financially, closing hundreds of stores and posti...
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40% Bias Score