March 2025
April 2025


AU's Inconsistent Recognition of Somaliland Undermines Regional Stability
Somaliland, unlike Western Sahara, was an independent state before its unratified union with Somalia; its 1991 reversion to sovereignty is legally distinct from secession, yet the AU inconsistently denies recognition, undermining regional stability.
AU's Inconsistent Recognition of Somaliland Undermines Regional Stability
Somaliland, unlike Western Sahara, was an independent state before its unratified union with Somalia; its 1991 reversion to sovereignty is legally distinct from secession, yet the AU inconsistently denies recognition, undermining regional stability.
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52% Bias Score


Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on EU Alcohol
Donald Trump threatened a 200% tariff on EU alcohol, including wine and champagne, in response to the EU's 50% tariff on US whiskey, causing immediate drops in EU stock markets and risking billions of dollars in trade.
Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on EU Alcohol
Donald Trump threatened a 200% tariff on EU alcohol, including wine and champagne, in response to the EU's 50% tariff on US whiskey, causing immediate drops in EU stock markets and risking billions of dollars in trade.
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36% Bias Score


401(k) Holders Grapple with Market Downturn Amidst Trade War Concerns
Wall Street turmoil is causing widespread anxiety among 401(k) holders as market declines impact retirement savings; President Trump's trade war is cited as a major contributing factor, leading to increased calls to financial advisors and a shift towards safer investments.
401(k) Holders Grapple with Market Downturn Amidst Trade War Concerns
Wall Street turmoil is causing widespread anxiety among 401(k) holders as market declines impact retirement savings; President Trump's trade war is cited as a major contributing factor, leading to increased calls to financial advisors and a shift towards safer investments.
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64% Bias Score


Trump's Border Security Measures Yield Sharp Drop in Southern California Crossings
President Trump's renewed focus on border security has resulted in a significant decrease in illegal crossings in Southern California, with February 2024 seeing the lowest monthly total in over two decades; volunteer groups assisting border patrol have observed a drastic reduction in activity in pre...
Trump's Border Security Measures Yield Sharp Drop in Southern California Crossings
President Trump's renewed focus on border security has resulted in a significant decrease in illegal crossings in Southern California, with February 2024 seeing the lowest monthly total in over two decades; volunteer groups assisting border patrol have observed a drastic reduction in activity in pre...
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60% Bias Score


Meta Launches Crowdsourced Content Moderation Tool
Meta's upcoming Community Notes feature, launching next week in the U.S., uses X's open-source algorithm to crowdsource content moderation, aiming to replace third-party fact-checking; 200,000 users have signed up.
Meta Launches Crowdsourced Content Moderation Tool
Meta's upcoming Community Notes feature, launching next week in the U.S., uses X's open-source algorithm to crowdsource content moderation, aiming to replace third-party fact-checking; 200,000 users have signed up.
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44% Bias Score


ICE's I-9 Inspections: Impact on Businesses and Undocumented Workers
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is using Form I-9 inspections as a method to combat illegal immigration, requiring employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of their workers, resulting in potential fines or criminal prosecution for non-compliance.
ICE's I-9 Inspections: Impact on Businesses and Undocumented Workers
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is using Form I-9 inspections as a method to combat illegal immigration, requiring employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of their workers, resulting in potential fines or criminal prosecution for non-compliance.
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40% Bias Score

UK Government Abolishes NHS England to Cut Costs and Streamline NHS Management
The UK government will abolish NHS England, an administrative body created in 2013, to cut red tape, reduce costs, and return NHS management to the Department of Health and Social Care. The move, expected to take two years, aims to save hundreds of millions of pounds.

UK Government Abolishes NHS England to Cut Costs and Streamline NHS Management
The UK government will abolish NHS England, an administrative body created in 2013, to cut red tape, reduce costs, and return NHS management to the Department of Health and Social Care. The move, expected to take two years, aims to save hundreds of millions of pounds.
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56% Bias Score

Trump Withdraws Controversial CDC Nominee Amid Vaccine Safety Concerns
President Trump withdrew Dr. David Weldon's nomination to lead the CDC on Thursday, just before his Senate confirmation hearing, due to insufficient support stemming from his past anti-vaccine statements, marking the first time a Senate confirmation was required for this position.

Trump Withdraws Controversial CDC Nominee Amid Vaccine Safety Concerns
President Trump withdrew Dr. David Weldon's nomination to lead the CDC on Thursday, just before his Senate confirmation hearing, due to insufficient support stemming from his past anti-vaccine statements, marking the first time a Senate confirmation was required for this position.
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56% Bias Score

Starmer's "Project Chainsaw" Reshapes British State Amid Economic and Geopolitical Uncertainty
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to restructure Britain's civil service, government, and health system to improve efficiency, potentially leading to job losses and welfare cuts, amid declining poll numbers and economic challenges.

Starmer's "Project Chainsaw" Reshapes British State Amid Economic and Geopolitical Uncertainty
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to restructure Britain's civil service, government, and health system to improve efficiency, potentially leading to job losses and welfare cuts, amid declining poll numbers and economic challenges.
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40% Bias Score

Deportation Case Highlights Clash Over Pro-Palestinian Activism on US Campuses
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian-American green card holder and Columbia University student, was arrested on Saturday and faces deportation for his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests; a judge temporarily blocked his deportation, pending a court review of the legality of his arrest.

Deportation Case Highlights Clash Over Pro-Palestinian Activism on US Campuses
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian-American green card holder and Columbia University student, was arrested on Saturday and faces deportation for his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests; a judge temporarily blocked his deportation, pending a court review of the legality of his arrest.
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48% Bias Score

EU-South Africa Summit Strengthens Ties Amid U.S. Sanctions
EU officials met with South African President Ramaphosa to boost trade and diplomatic ties amid the Trump administration's sanctions against South Africa, focusing on economic cooperation and a new investment package for green energy and infrastructure.

EU-South Africa Summit Strengthens Ties Amid U.S. Sanctions
EU officials met with South African President Ramaphosa to boost trade and diplomatic ties amid the Trump administration's sanctions against South Africa, focusing on economic cooperation and a new investment package for green energy and infrastructure.
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48% Bias Score

Former Priest Jailed for Encouraging Child Abuse and Breaching Court Orders
Former priest Timothy Gardner, 53, received an eight-and-a-half-year prison sentence for encouraging child sex abuse and repeatedly breaching a sexual harm prevention order, including hiding his internet history and providing graphic instructions on abusing children to an undercover officer; his act...

Former Priest Jailed for Encouraging Child Abuse and Breaching Court Orders
Former priest Timothy Gardner, 53, received an eight-and-a-half-year prison sentence for encouraging child sex abuse and repeatedly breaching a sexual harm prevention order, including hiding his internet history and providing graphic instructions on abusing children to an undercover officer; his act...
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32% Bias Score