March 2025
April 2025
D.C.'s Black Lives Matter Mural Removal Amidst Congressional Action
Washington D.C.'s Black Lives Matter Plaza mural, installed in 2020 following George Floyd's murder, is being removed due to a Congressional bill redesignating the street as Liberty Plaza; the city faces potential loss of federal funds.
D.C.'s Black Lives Matter Mural Removal Amidst Congressional Action
Washington D.C.'s Black Lives Matter Plaza mural, installed in 2020 following George Floyd's murder, is being removed due to a Congressional bill redesignating the street as Liberty Plaza; the city faces potential loss of federal funds.
Progress
40% Bias Score
U.S. Job Openings Rise Despite Slowing Job Growth and Federal Layoffs
U.S. job openings rose to 7.7 million in January 2025, up from 7.5 million in December, but this increase occurred against a backdrop of slowing job growth and potential future impacts from federal worker layoffs and trade tensions. The unemployment rate remains low at 4.1%.
U.S. Job Openings Rise Despite Slowing Job Growth and Federal Layoffs
U.S. job openings rose to 7.7 million in January 2025, up from 7.5 million in December, but this increase occurred against a backdrop of slowing job growth and potential future impacts from federal worker layoffs and trade tensions. The unemployment rate remains low at 4.1%.
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52% Bias Score
DOT Rescinds Biden-Era Memos on Infrastructure Spending
The Department of Transportation rescinded two Biden administration memos prioritizing social justice and environmental initiatives in infrastructure spending, citing misalignment with its mission and concerns raised by groups such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
DOT Rescinds Biden-Era Memos on Infrastructure Spending
The Department of Transportation rescinded two Biden administration memos prioritizing social justice and environmental initiatives in infrastructure spending, citing misalignment with its mission and concerns raised by groups such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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68% Bias Score
Spain to Increase Defense Spending to 2% of GDP by 2029"
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met with Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz to discuss increasing defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2029, ensuring social spending remains unaffected, amidst geopolitical uncertainty and EU requests.
Spain to Increase Defense Spending to 2% of GDP by 2029"
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met with Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz to discuss increasing defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2029, ensuring social spending remains unaffected, amidst geopolitical uncertainty and EU requests.
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48% Bias Score
BaFin Probes Bayer's Disclosure of €8.4 Billion Capital Increase Plan
Germany's BaFin is investigating whether Bayer adequately disclosed plans for a potential €8.4 billion capital increase before its announcement caused a 10% share price drop last Friday; the probe examines market manipulation, insider trading, and ad-hoc disclosure violations.
BaFin Probes Bayer's Disclosure of €8.4 Billion Capital Increase Plan
Germany's BaFin is investigating whether Bayer adequately disclosed plans for a potential €8.4 billion capital increase before its announcement caused a 10% share price drop last Friday; the probe examines market manipulation, insider trading, and ad-hoc disclosure violations.
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48% Bias Score
Sanders' Tour Highlights Democratic Party's Ineffective Trump Opposition
Bernie Sanders' independent 'Stop the Oligarchy' tour, drawing thousands to his rallies across swing states, contrasts with the Democratic party's seemingly ineffective opposition to Donald Trump's second term, marked by internal divisions and a focus on fundraising.
Sanders' Tour Highlights Democratic Party's Ineffective Trump Opposition
Bernie Sanders' independent 'Stop the Oligarchy' tour, drawing thousands to his rallies across swing states, contrasts with the Democratic party's seemingly ineffective opposition to Donald Trump's second term, marked by internal divisions and a focus on fundraising.
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56% Bias Score
HELOC Rates Hit 18-Month Low Amidst Economic Uncertainty
HELOC interest rates have dropped to 8.06% for qualified borrowers in March 2025, down from 10.16% at the start of 2024, impacting both prospective and current borrowers due to the variable rate nature of HELOCs. However, borrowers should monitor inflation, Federal Reserve meetings, and home equity ...
HELOC Rates Hit 18-Month Low Amidst Economic Uncertainty
HELOC interest rates have dropped to 8.06% for qualified borrowers in March 2025, down from 10.16% at the start of 2024, impacting both prospective and current borrowers due to the variable rate nature of HELOCs. However, borrowers should monitor inflation, Federal Reserve meetings, and home equity ...
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40% Bias Score
HELOC Rate Locks: Weighing Predictability Against Potential Savings
With inflation rising and the Fed holding interest rates steady, homeowners with equity might consider locking in their HELOC rates to avoid future increases, although fixed rates may be slightly higher than variable rates and involve fees; experts advise calculating potential savings versus costs b...
HELOC Rate Locks: Weighing Predictability Against Potential Savings
With inflation rising and the Fed holding interest rates steady, homeowners with equity might consider locking in their HELOC rates to avoid future increases, although fixed rates may be slightly higher than variable rates and involve fees; experts advise calculating potential savings versus costs b...
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40% Bias Score
Judge Rejects Pulitzer Board's Bid to Halt Trump's Defamation Lawsuit
A Florida judge denied the Pulitzer Prize Board's request to temporarily halt Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against them, stemming from the 2018 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to the New York Times and Washington Post for their coverage of alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election; the judge's ...
Judge Rejects Pulitzer Board's Bid to Halt Trump's Defamation Lawsuit
A Florida judge denied the Pulitzer Prize Board's request to temporarily halt Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against them, stemming from the 2018 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to the New York Times and Washington Post for their coverage of alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election; the judge's ...
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48% Bias Score
French Court Orders Chlordecone Compensation for Anxiety
A French court ordered the state to pay €5,000-€10,000 to eleven individuals for anxiety caused by chlordecone exposure, finding the state negligent in authorizing the pesticide's use and addressing the pollution, while rejecting claims from 1,275 others.
French Court Orders Chlordecone Compensation for Anxiety
A French court ordered the state to pay €5,000-€10,000 to eleven individuals for anxiety caused by chlordecone exposure, finding the state negligent in authorizing the pesticide's use and addressing the pollution, while rejecting claims from 1,275 others.
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52% Bias Score
Northern Pulp's $2.5 Billion Mill Proposal Hinges on May Financing Deadline
Northern Pulp proposes a $2.5-billion mill near Liverpool, Nova Scotia, contingent upon securing financing by early May; failure would trigger asset sales, impacting the province's economy and environment, following the 2020 closure of its Pictou County mill due to environmental violations.
Northern Pulp's $2.5 Billion Mill Proposal Hinges on May Financing Deadline
Northern Pulp proposes a $2.5-billion mill near Liverpool, Nova Scotia, contingent upon securing financing by early May; failure would trigger asset sales, impacting the province's economy and environment, following the 2020 closure of its Pictou County mill due to environmental violations.
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44% Bias Score
UK Government Halts Post-Brexit Farming Payment Scheme
The UK government unexpectedly halted its post-Brexit Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) program, leaving 224 farmers without funding and causing widespread anger among agricultural groups due to the lack of a replacement plan and slow application processes.
UK Government Halts Post-Brexit Farming Payment Scheme
The UK government unexpectedly halted its post-Brexit Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) program, leaving 224 farmers without funding and causing widespread anger among agricultural groups due to the lack of a replacement plan and slow application processes.
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52% Bias Score