March 2025
April 2025
Trump's Trade War Fuels US Market Instability
Trump's erratic trade policies and confrontational approach have shaken investor confidence, leading to a sharp decline in US stock markets, a potential for stagflation, and a flight of capital to other countries.
Trump's Trade War Fuels US Market Instability
Trump's erratic trade policies and confrontational approach have shaken investor confidence, leading to a sharp decline in US stock markets, a potential for stagflation, and a flight of capital to other countries.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Air Pollution: Only 17% of Cities Meet Global Standards
A new report reveals that only 17% of cities globally meet air quality guidelines, with India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Congo, and Chad showing the worst air pollution; the report highlights the need for improved monitoring and stricter regulations to address the severe health impacts of air pollution.
Air Pollution: Only 17% of Cities Meet Global Standards
A new report reveals that only 17% of cities globally meet air quality guidelines, with India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Congo, and Chad showing the worst air pollution; the report highlights the need for improved monitoring and stricter regulations to address the severe health impacts of air pollution.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Europe Must Prioritize Its Own Security: French Minister
French Minister Benjamin Haddad argues that Europe must assume greater responsibility for its security, following a halt in US military aid to Ukraine, advocating for continued European support and greater European defense independence.
Europe Must Prioritize Its Own Security: French Minister
French Minister Benjamin Haddad argues that Europe must assume greater responsibility for its security, following a halt in US military aid to Ukraine, advocating for continued European support and greater European defense independence.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Duterte Arrested, Transferred to The Hague for Crimes Against Humanity
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, known for his deadly "war on drugs," was arrested in Manila and transferred to The Hague to face trial for crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court (ICC), a stunning reversal stemming from a domestic political feud and Interpol's involv...
Duterte Arrested, Transferred to The Hague for Crimes Against Humanity
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, known for his deadly "war on drugs," was arrested in Manila and transferred to The Hague to face trial for crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court (ICC), a stunning reversal stemming from a domestic political feud and Interpol's involv...
Progress
32% Bias Score
Ukraine Agrees to Ceasefire, Pressuring Russia
In Jeddah, Ukraine agreed to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire, prompting the US to resume military aid and intelligence sharing, placing pressure on Russia to reciprocate.
Ukraine Agrees to Ceasefire, Pressuring Russia
In Jeddah, Ukraine agreed to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire, prompting the US to resume military aid and intelligence sharing, placing pressure on Russia to reciprocate.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Record Fentanyl Bust in California Leads to Three Arrests
On January 22, 2024, California authorities seized over 50 pounds of fentanyl (14 million lethal doses) in Downey, leading to the arrest of three individuals accused of trafficking, highlighting the state's largest fentanyl bust and the escalating opioid crisis.
Record Fentanyl Bust in California Leads to Three Arrests
On January 22, 2024, California authorities seized over 50 pounds of fentanyl (14 million lethal doses) in Downey, leading to the arrest of three individuals accused of trafficking, highlighting the state's largest fentanyl bust and the escalating opioid crisis.
Progress
52% Bias Score
USAID Ordered to Destroy Documents Amidst Dismantling
USAID staff were ordered to shred and burn classified documents and personnel files by Acting Executive Secretary Erica Y Carr, raising concerns about transparency and legality amid the agency's dismantling and ongoing litigation.
USAID Ordered to Destroy Documents Amidst Dismantling
USAID staff were ordered to shred and burn classified documents and personnel files by Acting Executive Secretary Erica Y Carr, raising concerns about transparency and legality amid the agency's dismantling and ongoing litigation.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Ukraine Accepts US-Proposed Ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine accepted a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, contingent on Russia's simultaneous acceptance, paving the way for long-term peace negotiations to guarantee Ukraine's security; the US will immediately resume intelligence sharing and military aid to Ukraine.
Ukraine Accepts US-Proposed Ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine accepted a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, contingent on Russia's simultaneous acceptance, paving the way for long-term peace negotiations to guarantee Ukraine's security; the US will immediately resume intelligence sharing and military aid to Ukraine.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Russia Faces Pressure to Accept US-Backed Ukraine Ceasefire
Facing pressure, Russia must decide whether to accept a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the US and agreed upon by Ukraine after US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia; this plan challenges Russia's stated openness to negotiations while pursuing ambitious war aims.
Russia Faces Pressure to Accept US-Backed Ukraine Ceasefire
Facing pressure, Russia must decide whether to accept a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the US and agreed upon by Ukraine after US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia; this plan challenges Russia's stated openness to negotiations while pursuing ambitious war aims.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Ford Suspends Electricity Surcharge Amid US Trade Tensions
Ontario Premier Doug Ford suspended a 25% electricity export surcharge to three U.S. states to de-escalate trade tensions with the U.S. ahead of an April 2 tariff deadline; he will meet with U.S. officials to discuss a renewed USMCA.
Ford Suspends Electricity Surcharge Amid US Trade Tensions
Ontario Premier Doug Ford suspended a 25% electricity export surcharge to three U.S. states to de-escalate trade tensions with the U.S. ahead of an April 2 tariff deadline; he will meet with U.S. officials to discuss a renewed USMCA.
Progress
44% Bias Score
US Tariffs Spark Global Trade War Retaliation
The United States implemented 25% tariffs on steel and 10% on aluminum imports, triggering retaliatory tariffs from the European Union and prompting other countries to weigh responses. These actions intensify global trade conflicts.
US Tariffs Spark Global Trade War Retaliation
The United States implemented 25% tariffs on steel and 10% on aluminum imports, triggering retaliatory tariffs from the European Union and prompting other countries to weigh responses. These actions intensify global trade conflicts.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Risk Global Trade War, Echoing 1930s Economic Crisis
President Trump's 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, impacting nearly $1 billion in Australian exports alone, risks triggering a global trade war reminiscent of the 1930s Smoot-Hawley Act, causing a 10% Dow Jones drop and over $1.5 trillion in losses.
Trump's Tariffs Risk Global Trade War, Echoing 1930s Economic Crisis
President Trump's 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, impacting nearly $1 billion in Australian exports alone, risks triggering a global trade war reminiscent of the 1930s Smoot-Hawley Act, causing a 10% Dow Jones drop and over $1.5 trillion in losses.
Progress
52% Bias Score