March 2025
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Former Megachurch Pastor Indicted on Child Sex Abuse Charges
Former Texas megachurch pastor Robert Preston Morris was indicted in Oklahoma on five counts of child sexual abuse, with the alleged abuse occurring between 1982 and 1986 against a victim who was 12 when the abuse began; Morris faces up to 20 years in prison per charge.
Former Megachurch Pastor Indicted on Child Sex Abuse Charges
Former Texas megachurch pastor Robert Preston Morris was indicted in Oklahoma on five counts of child sexual abuse, with the alleged abuse occurring between 1982 and 1986 against a victim who was 12 when the abuse began; Morris faces up to 20 years in prison per charge.
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48% Bias Score
UK Government Welfare Cuts Spark Outrage Within Labour Party
The UK government plans to cut up to £6bn from the welfare budget, sparking outrage among Labour MPs who fear the impact on disabled people and those with long-term illnesses, despite government assurances that a safety net will remain. The cuts target the personal independence payment (PIP) and oth...
UK Government Welfare Cuts Spark Outrage Within Labour Party
The UK government plans to cut up to £6bn from the welfare budget, sparking outrage among Labour MPs who fear the impact on disabled people and those with long-term illnesses, despite government assurances that a safety net will remain. The cuts target the personal independence payment (PIP) and oth...
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52% Bias Score
US Inflation Slows, but Tariffs Threaten Price Hikes
US inflation eased to 2.8 percent year-on-year in February, down from 3 percent in January, with core inflation hitting a four-year low. However, new tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other imports are expected to increase prices, posing significant challenges to consumers and businesses.
US Inflation Slows, but Tariffs Threaten Price Hikes
US inflation eased to 2.8 percent year-on-year in February, down from 3 percent in January, with core inflation hitting a four-year low. However, new tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other imports are expected to increase prices, posing significant challenges to consumers and businesses.
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44% Bias Score
EU Bypasses Parliament in €800 Billion Ukraine Aid Plan
The European Commission bypassed the European Parliament when approving an €800 billion aid package for Ukraine using Article 122 of the EU Treaty, citing emergency provisions; this decision sparked controversy, highlighting concerns over democratic legitimacy and future power imbalances within the ...
EU Bypasses Parliament in €800 Billion Ukraine Aid Plan
The European Commission bypassed the European Parliament when approving an €800 billion aid package for Ukraine using Article 122 of the EU Treaty, citing emergency provisions; this decision sparked controversy, highlighting concerns over democratic legitimacy and future power imbalances within the ...
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52% Bias Score
Portugal Faces Early Elections After No-Confidence Vote
Following a no-confidence vote due to allegations of favoritism towards Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's family business, Portugal faces early elections, likely on May 11th, with various parties expressing their intentions to participate.
Portugal Faces Early Elections After No-Confidence Vote
Following a no-confidence vote due to allegations of favoritism towards Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's family business, Portugal faces early elections, likely on May 11th, with various parties expressing their intentions to participate.
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48% Bias Score
Canada Retaliates Against U.S. Tariffs Amid G7 Meeting
Despite President Trump's suggestion of annexing Canada, the U.S. Secretary of State confirmed it won't be discussed at the G7 meeting; however, Canada retaliated against new U.S. tariffs with $29.8 billion in counter-levies, and the Bank of Canada lowered interest rates due to the trade war's negat...
Canada Retaliates Against U.S. Tariffs Amid G7 Meeting
Despite President Trump's suggestion of annexing Canada, the U.S. Secretary of State confirmed it won't be discussed at the G7 meeting; however, Canada retaliated against new U.S. tariffs with $29.8 billion in counter-levies, and the Bank of Canada lowered interest rates due to the trade war's negat...
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44% Bias Score
Portuguese Government Collapses, Triggering Third Snap Election in Three Years
Portugal's conservative government led by Luís Montenegro collapsed following a no-confidence vote in Parliament due to corruption scandals, leading to snap elections—the third in three years—potentially on May 11th or 18th, after President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa consults with party leaders.
Portuguese Government Collapses, Triggering Third Snap Election in Three Years
Portugal's conservative government led by Luís Montenegro collapsed following a no-confidence vote in Parliament due to corruption scandals, leading to snap elections—the third in three years—potentially on May 11th or 18th, after President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa consults with party leaders.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Announces 1300 Education Department Layoffs, Citing Performance Issues
President Trump announced the layoff of 1300 Education Department employees, nearly 50% of its workforce, citing poor performance despite the Department's statement attributing the cuts to restructuring and a Reduction in Force, effective March 21st, with impacted employees receiving full pay and be...
Trump Announces 1300 Education Department Layoffs, Citing Performance Issues
President Trump announced the layoff of 1300 Education Department employees, nearly 50% of its workforce, citing poor performance despite the Department's statement attributing the cuts to restructuring and a Reduction in Force, effective March 21st, with impacted employees receiving full pay and be...
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68% Bias Score
Tech Giants Face Backlash for Trump Ties
Major US tech companies' attempts to strengthen ties with the Trump administration have resulted in significant backlash, including ethical concerns, decreased sales, and stock devaluation, as evidenced by Tesla's sales drop and Meta's controversial content moderation changes.
Tech Giants Face Backlash for Trump Ties
Major US tech companies' attempts to strengthen ties with the Trump administration have resulted in significant backlash, including ethical concerns, decreased sales, and stock devaluation, as evidenced by Tesla's sales drop and Meta's controversial content moderation changes.
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64% Bias Score
EU's Proposed AI Rulebook Faces Tech Industry Backlash
Tech industry groups expressed continued concern over a proposed EU rulebook for General Purpose AI providers following the release of the latest draft on Tuesday, citing insufficient progress on copyright issues and risk assessment. The final version is expected in May.
EU's Proposed AI Rulebook Faces Tech Industry Backlash
Tech industry groups expressed continued concern over a proposed EU rulebook for General Purpose AI providers following the release of the latest draft on Tuesday, citing insufficient progress on copyright issues and risk assessment. The final version is expected in May.
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40% Bias Score
House GOP Passes Funding Bill Amidst Large-Scale Government Cuts
The U.S. House overwhelmingly passed a government funding bill, driven by President Trump's pressure and substantial cuts to federal agencies like the Department of Education, which fired roughly 1,300 employees, demonstrating a new era of Republican unity and accelerated governmental downsizing.
House GOP Passes Funding Bill Amidst Large-Scale Government Cuts
The U.S. House overwhelmingly passed a government funding bill, driven by President Trump's pressure and substantial cuts to federal agencies like the Department of Education, which fired roughly 1,300 employees, demonstrating a new era of Republican unity and accelerated governmental downsizing.
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64% Bias Score
E5 Nations Seek to Deregulate Arms Production to Counter Russia
Five European nations—France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the UK—are pushing to ease regulations on arms manufacturers to boost production amid concerns about Russia and a possible reduction in the US military presence in Europe; the move follows a meeting of E5 defense ministers in Paris.
E5 Nations Seek to Deregulate Arms Production to Counter Russia
Five European nations—France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the UK—are pushing to ease regulations on arms manufacturers to boost production amid concerns about Russia and a possible reduction in the US military presence in Europe; the move follows a meeting of E5 defense ministers in Paris.
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44% Bias Score