March 2025
April 2025
Dutch Minister Meets US Trade Representative Amid Looming Tariff Threats
Dutch Minister Reinette Klever visited Washington to discuss looming US tariffs, but only held an introductory meeting, not negotiations, with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer; emphasizing the negative effects of tariffs on a million US and 250,000 Dutch jobs and the importance of maintaining ...
Dutch Minister Meets US Trade Representative Amid Looming Tariff Threats
Dutch Minister Reinette Klever visited Washington to discuss looming US tariffs, but only held an introductory meeting, not negotiations, with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer; emphasizing the negative effects of tariffs on a million US and 250,000 Dutch jobs and the importance of maintaining ...
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36% Bias Score
Fed Chair Powell Remains Calm Amidst Trade Uncertainty, Economic Slowdown
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that despite uncertainty caused by the Trump administration's trade policies, the US economy remains strong; however, consumer confidence has dropped and there are early signs of a slowing economy, raising concerns about stagflation.
Fed Chair Powell Remains Calm Amidst Trade Uncertainty, Economic Slowdown
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that despite uncertainty caused by the Trump administration's trade policies, the US economy remains strong; however, consumer confidence has dropped and there are early signs of a slowing economy, raising concerns about stagflation.
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48% Bias Score
Panama Grants Temporary Stay to 100+ US Deportees
Panama will allow over 100 undocumented immigrants deported by the US to stay for at least 30 days, potentially extending to 90, after a legal challenge and refusal of UN help; the group, primarily from Asia and the Middle East, includes asylum seekers.
Panama Grants Temporary Stay to 100+ US Deportees
Panama will allow over 100 undocumented immigrants deported by the US to stay for at least 30 days, potentially extending to 90, after a legal challenge and refusal of UN help; the group, primarily from Asia and the Middle East, includes asylum seekers.
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44% Bias Score
Hungary Blocks EU Declaration Supporting Ukraine
At a special EU summit, Hungary blocked a joint declaration supporting Ukraine, with 26 members endorsing a separate statement committing to military aid and security guarantees for Kyiv, while Hungary, under Viktor Orbán, cited alignment with a US deal-making initiative as the reason for its veto.
Hungary Blocks EU Declaration Supporting Ukraine
At a special EU summit, Hungary blocked a joint declaration supporting Ukraine, with 26 members endorsing a separate statement committing to military aid and security guarantees for Kyiv, while Hungary, under Viktor Orbán, cited alignment with a US deal-making initiative as the reason for its veto.
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56% Bias Score
European Climate Concern Shifts Amidst Economic and Security Worries
A Bruegel report analyzing 7,819 Europeans' views reveals that concerns about climate change decreased between 2020 and 2024, while security and economic worries increased; however, climate policy remains a top-three concern, and nine out of 10 Europeans agree on the need for climate action.
European Climate Concern Shifts Amidst Economic and Security Worries
A Bruegel report analyzing 7,819 Europeans' views reveals that concerns about climate change decreased between 2020 and 2024, while security and economic worries increased; however, climate policy remains a top-three concern, and nine out of 10 Europeans agree on the need for climate action.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Delays Tariffs, EU Plans Military Buildup
President Trump postponed by one month 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, amid concerns about wider economic consequences of a trade war; the EU plans to increase military spending by up to €800 billion; a WWII bomb halted train traffic in Paris; Cyclone Alfred ravaged Australia.
Trump Delays Tariffs, EU Plans Military Buildup
President Trump postponed by one month 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, amid concerns about wider economic consequences of a trade war; the EU plans to increase military spending by up to €800 billion; a WWII bomb halted train traffic in Paris; Cyclone Alfred ravaged Australia.
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44% Bias Score
Fed Chair Powell Delays Interest Rate Decision Amid Uncertainty Over Trump's Economic Policies
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced Friday that the central bank will remain patient in adjusting its benchmark interest rate due to uncertainty about the impact of President Trump's economic policies, including tariffs, tax cuts, and deregulation; this decision follows weaker-than-expecte...
Fed Chair Powell Delays Interest Rate Decision Amid Uncertainty Over Trump's Economic Policies
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced Friday that the central bank will remain patient in adjusting its benchmark interest rate due to uncertainty about the impact of President Trump's economic policies, including tariffs, tax cuts, and deregulation; this decision follows weaker-than-expecte...
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36% Bias Score
Pentagon Purges DEI Content, Targeting Thousands of Images
The Department of Defense is deleting over 26,000 images and potentially 100,000 online posts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs per a directive from Secretary Pete Hegseth following President Trump's executive order, impacting photos of historical figures and events, raising...
Pentagon Purges DEI Content, Targeting Thousands of Images
The Department of Defense is deleting over 26,000 images and potentially 100,000 online posts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs per a directive from Secretary Pete Hegseth following President Trump's executive order, impacting photos of historical figures and events, raising...
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52% Bias Score
Utah Passes Law Requiring App Stores to Verify Users' Ages
Utah passed a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent before minors download apps, effective May 7th if signed by the governor, despite opposition from Apple and Google, who argue it compromises user privacy; similar bills are pending in eight other states.
Utah Passes Law Requiring App Stores to Verify Users' Ages
Utah passed a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent before minors download apps, effective May 7th if signed by the governor, despite opposition from Apple and Google, who argue it compromises user privacy; similar bills are pending in eight other states.
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48% Bias Score
EU Relaxes Fiscal Rules, Boosting German Stock Market and Defense Spending
The German stock market surged to record highs after the EU unanimously agreed to relax fiscal rules on defense spending, driven by Germany's initiative to increase military expenditure and infrastructure investments, potentially impacting global markets.
EU Relaxes Fiscal Rules, Boosting German Stock Market and Defense Spending
The German stock market surged to record highs after the EU unanimously agreed to relax fiscal rules on defense spending, driven by Germany's initiative to increase military expenditure and infrastructure investments, potentially impacting global markets.
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56% Bias Score
EU Eases Fiscal Rules, Boosting German Stock Market
Following Germany's proposal, the EU's 27 member states agreed to ease fiscal rules for defense spending, allowing Germany to increase defense spending beyond 1% of GDP and invest in infrastructure via a €500 billion special fund; this led to Germany's DAX index reaching a new high of 23,419.48, whi...
EU Eases Fiscal Rules, Boosting German Stock Market
Following Germany's proposal, the EU's 27 member states agreed to ease fiscal rules for defense spending, allowing Germany to increase defense spending beyond 1% of GDP and invest in infrastructure via a €500 billion special fund; this led to Germany's DAX index reaching a new high of 23,419.48, whi...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Volatility Shakes US Markets
President Trump's inconsistent tariff announcements on Canadian and Mexican imports led to significant market drops (Nasdaq -2.6%, S&P 500 -1.8%) due to investor uncertainty, despite temporary tariff reductions. Trump blames European countries for trade imbalances and denies market impacts.
Trump's Tariff Volatility Shakes US Markets
President Trump's inconsistent tariff announcements on Canadian and Mexican imports led to significant market drops (Nasdaq -2.6%, S&P 500 -1.8%) due to investor uncertainty, despite temporary tariff reductions. Trump blames European countries for trade imbalances and denies market impacts.
Progress
56% Bias Score