March 2025
April 2025
Germany Plans Massive Debt-Funded Investment in Infrastructure and Defense
Post-election, Germany plans a 500 billion euro investment in infrastructure and defense, funded by new debt, reflecting public support but raising concerns about economic stability and shifting geopolitical alliances, particularly in relation to the US and NATO.
Germany Plans Massive Debt-Funded Investment in Infrastructure and Defense
Post-election, Germany plans a 500 billion euro investment in infrastructure and defense, funded by new debt, reflecting public support but raising concerns about economic stability and shifting geopolitical alliances, particularly in relation to the US and NATO.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Economic Uncertainty: Stress, Resilience, and Proactive Strategies
Economic uncertainty, marked by layoffs and inflation, causes heightened stress and impacts mental health and productivity; proactive strategies like financial planning and self-care are crucial for building resilience.
Economic Uncertainty: Stress, Resilience, and Proactive Strategies
Economic uncertainty, marked by layoffs and inflation, causes heightened stress and impacts mental health and productivity; proactive strategies like financial planning and self-care are crucial for building resilience.
Progress
40% Bias Score
German CDU/SPD Coalition Agreement: Budgetary and Immigration Tensions Remain
Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD reached a preliminary coalition agreement including a large defense and infrastructure package, despite disagreements on immigration—CDU/CSU wants stricter border controls while SPD prioritizes asylum laws—and the budget, impacting social welfare and economic stimulus plans...
German CDU/SPD Coalition Agreement: Budgetary and Immigration Tensions Remain
Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD reached a preliminary coalition agreement including a large defense and infrastructure package, despite disagreements on immigration—CDU/CSU wants stricter border controls while SPD prioritizes asylum laws—and the budget, impacting social welfare and economic stimulus plans...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Washington Bill Tightens Restrictions on Criminal Background Checks in Hiring
Washington's House Bill 1747, if passed, will significantly restrict employers' use of criminal background checks in hiring, delaying checks until after conditional offers and imposing fines up to \$15,000 per violation.
Washington Bill Tightens Restrictions on Criminal Background Checks in Hiring
Washington's House Bill 1747, if passed, will significantly restrict employers' use of criminal background checks in hiring, delaying checks until after conditional offers and imposing fines up to \$15,000 per violation.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Russia's Militarized Women's Day: Shifting Societal Ideals Amidst War
This year's International Women's Day in Russia saw United Russia, the ruling party, organize celebrations focusing on the mothers and wives of soldiers fighting in Ukraine, handing out flowers and gifts, reflecting a shift in societal ideals emphasizing the role of military women amidst the war.
Russia's Militarized Women's Day: Shifting Societal Ideals Amidst War
This year's International Women's Day in Russia saw United Russia, the ruling party, organize celebrations focusing on the mothers and wives of soldiers fighting in Ukraine, handing out flowers and gifts, reflecting a shift in societal ideals emphasizing the role of military women amidst the war.
Progress
72% Bias Score
EDF to Auction 10 TWh of Nuclear Power Annually in Europe
EDF will auction 10 TWh of nuclear power annually from 2026, replacing a discounted scheme and offering long-term contracts to large industrial clients and other electricity providers in Europe, in response to volatile energy markets and the need to fund energy transition investments.
EDF to Auction 10 TWh of Nuclear Power Annually in Europe
EDF will auction 10 TWh of nuclear power annually from 2026, replacing a discounted scheme and offering long-term contracts to large industrial clients and other electricity providers in Europe, in response to volatile energy markets and the need to fund energy transition investments.
Progress
40% Bias Score
NATO Defense Spending Increases After Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Donald Trump's criticism of NATO members' defense spending prompted significant increases in European and Canadian defense budgets following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with 24 of 32 members reaching the 2% GDP target by 2024, though the US decreased its percentage despite increased absolute ...
NATO Defense Spending Increases After Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Donald Trump's criticism of NATO members' defense spending prompted significant increases in European and Canadian defense budgets following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with 24 of 32 members reaching the 2% GDP target by 2024, though the US decreased its percentage despite increased absolute ...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Bolsonaro Defends Against Coup Attempt Charges in STF
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro submitted his defense to the STF on March 6th, contesting charges of involvement in a post-2022 election coup attempt, including accusations of coup d'état and armed criminal organization; his lawyers argue procedural irregularities and request the recusal o...
Bolsonaro Defends Against Coup Attempt Charges in STF
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro submitted his defense to the STF on March 6th, contesting charges of involvement in a post-2022 election coup attempt, including accusations of coup d'état and armed criminal organization; his lawyers argue procedural irregularities and request the recusal o...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Offers US Citizenship to South African Farmers Amidst Aid Freeze
President Donald Trump announced a "rapid pathway" to US citizenship for South African farmers following an executive order pausing all federal aid to South Africa due to a new land redistribution law which Trump and Elon Musk deem discriminatory against white farmers; South Africa disputes the clai...
Trump Offers US Citizenship to South African Farmers Amidst Aid Freeze
President Donald Trump announced a "rapid pathway" to US citizenship for South African farmers following an executive order pausing all federal aid to South Africa due to a new land redistribution law which Trump and Elon Musk deem discriminatory against white farmers; South Africa disputes the clai...
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44% Bias Score
China's Trade Slowdown: Exports Rise Less Than Expected, Imports Fall Sharply
China's January-February exports rose a less-than-expected 2.3% year-on-year, while imports fell by over 8%, yielding a $170.52 billion trade surplus despite anticipated 5% export growth and import increases; this precedes further U.S. tariff impacts.
China's Trade Slowdown: Exports Rise Less Than Expected, Imports Fall Sharply
China's January-February exports rose a less-than-expected 2.3% year-on-year, while imports fell by over 8%, yielding a $170.52 billion trade surplus despite anticipated 5% export growth and import increases; this precedes further U.S. tariff impacts.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Germany's Ineffective Balkan Policy: Confidential Report Reveals Critical Assessment
A confidential Friedrich Ebert Stiftung document criticizes Germany's ineffective Balkan policy, citing uninformed diplomats and lack of interest, recommending a strategic shift focusing on economic interests and stronger measures against undemocratic actors, questioning the EU accession strategy.
Germany's Ineffective Balkan Policy: Confidential Report Reveals Critical Assessment
A confidential Friedrich Ebert Stiftung document criticizes Germany's ineffective Balkan policy, citing uninformed diplomats and lack of interest, recommending a strategic shift focusing on economic interests and stronger measures against undemocratic actors, questioning the EU accession strategy.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Retail Job Losses Surge Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Retail trade jobs dropped sharply in February 2025, following announcements of over 45,000 retail layoffs as weakening consumer confidence and economic uncertainty impact profitability, leading retailers to cut costs through store closures and staff reductions.
Retail Job Losses Surge Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Retail trade jobs dropped sharply in February 2025, following announcements of over 45,000 retail layoffs as weakening consumer confidence and economic uncertainty impact profitability, leading retailers to cut costs through store closures and staff reductions.
Progress
48% Bias Score