March 2025
April 2025
DHS Bypasses Bidding, Awards $200 Million Ad Contract to Republican-Linked Firms
The Department of Homeland Security awarded a $200 million ad campaign contract to two Republican-linked firms, bypassing competitive bidding due to a declared national emergency at the border; the ads thank President Trump and warn illegal immigrants of deportation.
DHS Bypasses Bidding, Awards $200 Million Ad Contract to Republican-Linked Firms
The Department of Homeland Security awarded a $200 million ad campaign contract to two Republican-linked firms, bypassing competitive bidding due to a declared national emergency at the border; the ads thank President Trump and warn illegal immigrants of deportation.
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56% Bias Score
Global Markets React to Trump's Tariff Decisions and Recession Hints
European markets showed mixed reactions Tuesday morning to President Trump's tariff decisions and comments hinting at a potential recession, while Asian markets largely declined, and US markets saw significant losses, with the Nasdaq experiencing its largest single-day drop since 2022.
Global Markets React to Trump's Tariff Decisions and Recession Hints
European markets showed mixed reactions Tuesday morning to President Trump's tariff decisions and comments hinting at a potential recession, while Asian markets largely declined, and US markets saw significant losses, with the Nasdaq experiencing its largest single-day drop since 2022.
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40% Bias Score
North Sea Collision: One Dead, Man Arrested
A collision between the Portuguese cargo ship Solong and the US oil tanker Stena Immaculate in the North Sea caused an explosion and fire, resulting in one presumed death, 36 survivors, and the arrest of a 59-year-old man on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
North Sea Collision: One Dead, Man Arrested
A collision between the Portuguese cargo ship Solong and the US oil tanker Stena Immaculate in the North Sea caused an explosion and fire, resulting in one presumed death, 36 survivors, and the arrest of a 59-year-old man on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Doubles Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum, Raising Recession Fears
Donald Trump announced he will double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%, effective Wednesday, in response to increased Ontario electricity export prices to the US, escalating trade tensions and fueling recession fears.
Trump Doubles Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum, Raising Recession Fears
Donald Trump announced he will double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%, effective Wednesday, in response to increased Ontario electricity export prices to the US, escalating trade tensions and fueling recession fears.
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44% Bias Score
Hungary Considers Expelling Dual Citizens Deemed National Security Threats
Hungary's ruling Fidesz party proposes a constitutional amendment enabling the expulsion of dual citizens deemed threats to national interests, targeting critics and opponents labeled as representing foreign interests, escalating tensions and raising concerns about democratic freedoms.
Hungary Considers Expelling Dual Citizens Deemed National Security Threats
Hungary's ruling Fidesz party proposes a constitutional amendment enabling the expulsion of dual citizens deemed threats to national interests, targeting critics and opponents labeled as representing foreign interests, escalating tensions and raising concerns about democratic freedoms.
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56% Bias Score
No Sanctions After Student Suicide Despite Report of Bullying
The former rector of Versailles will not be sanctioned following the suicide of a 15-year-old student who reported bullying, despite an investigation finding that a dismissive letter sent to the student's parents was unacceptable; the mother has filed a legal complaint.
No Sanctions After Student Suicide Despite Report of Bullying
The former rector of Versailles will not be sanctioned following the suicide of a 15-year-old student who reported bullying, despite an investigation finding that a dismissive letter sent to the student's parents was unacceptable; the mother has filed a legal complaint.
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44% Bias Score
Texas Measles Outbreak Reaches 223 Cases, One Death Reported
A measles outbreak in western Texas has reached 223 confirmed cases, with one death, primarily affecting unvaccinated children and teenagers; the rise in vaccination exemptions is a key factor.
Texas Measles Outbreak Reaches 223 Cases, One Death Reported
A measles outbreak in western Texas has reached 223 confirmed cases, with one death, primarily affecting unvaccinated children and teenagers; the rise in vaccination exemptions is a key factor.
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36% Bias Score
EU Proposes New Law to Tackle Medicine Shortages
The EU proposed a new Essential Medicines Act, including a mechanism prioritizing EU-produced medicines in public contracts to address medicine shortages, particularly antibiotics, insulin, and analgesics, by boosting domestic production and coordinated purchasing for scarce drugs, although concerns...
EU Proposes New Law to Tackle Medicine Shortages
The EU proposed a new Essential Medicines Act, including a mechanism prioritizing EU-produced medicines in public contracts to address medicine shortages, particularly antibiotics, insulin, and analgesics, by boosting domestic production and coordinated purchasing for scarce drugs, although concerns...
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40% Bias Score
Clashes Erupt as Serbian Student Protests Enter Fifth Month
Serbian students clashed with police during a fifth consecutive month of anti-government protests in Belgrade on Monday, blocking the public broadcaster RTS building to protest alleged biased coverage; the president, Aleksandar Vučić, responded by threatening force.
Clashes Erupt as Serbian Student Protests Enter Fifth Month
Serbian students clashed with police during a fifth consecutive month of anti-government protests in Belgrade on Monday, blocking the public broadcaster RTS building to protest alleged biased coverage; the president, Aleksandar Vučić, responded by threatening force.
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52% Bias Score
Emirati Arms Shipments to RSF via Chad Spark Regional Concerns
Satellite images reveal Emirati Il-76 cargo planes delivering military supplies to Sudanese Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in N'Djamena, Chad, despite official denials, fueling tensions and potentially destabilizing the region.
Emirati Arms Shipments to RSF via Chad Spark Regional Concerns
Satellite images reveal Emirati Il-76 cargo planes delivering military supplies to Sudanese Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in N'Djamena, Chad, despite official denials, fueling tensions and potentially destabilizing the region.
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40% Bias Score
False Claims of Migrant Protests in Greece Mask Anger Over Deadly Train Crash"
A video falsely depicting protests against migrants in Greece has gone viral, actually showing a February 28th demonstration marking the second anniversary of a deadly train crash, fueling public anger over the government's response and leading to a failed no-confidence vote.
False Claims of Migrant Protests in Greece Mask Anger Over Deadly Train Crash"
A video falsely depicting protests against migrants in Greece has gone viral, actually showing a February 28th demonstration marking the second anniversary of a deadly train crash, fueling public anger over the government's response and leading to a failed no-confidence vote.
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24% Bias Score
Algerian Author Boualem Sansal's Imprisonment Escalates to UN
Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, seriously ill, remains imprisoned in Algeria; his lawyer, denied access, is escalating the case to the UN due to the violation of fair trial treaties and the pressure put on Sansal to change lawyers; Sansal is being presented on Algerian social media as public ...
Algerian Author Boualem Sansal's Imprisonment Escalates to UN
Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, seriously ill, remains imprisoned in Algeria; his lawyer, denied access, is escalating the case to the UN due to the violation of fair trial treaties and the pressure put on Sansal to change lawyers; Sansal is being presented on Algerian social media as public ...
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56% Bias Score