March 2025
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Scopes Trial: A Century of Conflict Over Evolution in Education
The 1925 Scopes Trial in Dayton, Tennessee, challenged a state law banning the teaching of evolution, pitting William Jennings Bryan against Clarence Darrow and highlighting the ongoing conflict between creationism and evolution in public education.
Scopes Trial: A Century of Conflict Over Evolution in Education
The 1925 Scopes Trial in Dayton, Tennessee, challenged a state law banning the teaching of evolution, pitting William Jennings Bryan against Clarence Darrow and highlighting the ongoing conflict between creationism and evolution in public education.
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28% Bias Score
France Condemns US Tariffs, Warns of Trade War Escalation
French Economy Minister Eric Lombard condemned the US's threatened 200% tariffs on EU alcoholic beverages as a "stupid war", warning of escalation following retaliatory tariffs on US goods, while the EU has further tariffs ready and Canada filed a WTO complaint.
France Condemns US Tariffs, Warns of Trade War Escalation
French Economy Minister Eric Lombard condemned the US's threatened 200% tariffs on EU alcoholic beverages as a "stupid war", warning of escalation following retaliatory tariffs on US goods, while the EU has further tariffs ready and Canada filed a WTO complaint.
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52% Bias Score
DOGE's Mass Lease Cancellations Cause Disruption Across Federal Agencies
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) plans to terminate 793 federal office leases by June 30, aiming for \$500 million in savings, but this rapid process has caused confusion and concern within agencies and among lawmakers, prompting appeals and revisions.
DOGE's Mass Lease Cancellations Cause Disruption Across Federal Agencies
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) plans to terminate 793 federal office leases by June 30, aiming for \$500 million in savings, but this rapid process has caused confusion and concern within agencies and among lawmakers, prompting appeals and revisions.
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56% Bias Score
German Coalition Talks Stalled Over Debt Package
Coalition talks in Germany face a deadlock over a debt package for defense and infrastructure, with the Greens demanding changes to the Union and SPD's proposal, threatening delays to crucial investments.
German Coalition Talks Stalled Over Debt Package
Coalition talks in Germany face a deadlock over a debt package for defense and infrastructure, with the Greens demanding changes to the Union and SPD's proposal, threatening delays to crucial investments.
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52% Bias Score
German Debt Brake Reform Faces Uncertain Future Amid Coalition Disputes
Germany's CDU/SPD coalition is negotiating with the Green party to reform the country's "debt brake," proposing €500 billion in spending for infrastructure and defense, facing opposition over funding allocation for climate transition and potential constitutional challenges.
German Debt Brake Reform Faces Uncertain Future Amid Coalition Disputes
Germany's CDU/SPD coalition is negotiating with the Green party to reform the country's "debt brake," proposing €500 billion in spending for infrastructure and defense, facing opposition over funding allocation for climate transition and potential constitutional challenges.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Walesa Warns of Trump's Pro-Russia Shift, Predicting Ukrainian Setback
Former Polish President Lech Walesa warned that the Trump administration's reduced support for Ukraine, including aid cuts and a strained meeting between Trump and Zelensky, could force Ukraine into an unfavorable peace agreement, potentially resulting in a 6-10 year setback for the country.
Walesa Warns of Trump's Pro-Russia Shift, Predicting Ukrainian Setback
Former Polish President Lech Walesa warned that the Trump administration's reduced support for Ukraine, including aid cuts and a strained meeting between Trump and Zelensky, could force Ukraine into an unfavorable peace agreement, potentially resulting in a 6-10 year setback for the country.
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52% Bias Score
Talon Will Not Seek Third Term, Cites Security Concerns and Succession
Beninese President Patrice Talon announced on March 14th he will not seek a third term, despite concerns about the upcoming succession and strained relations with neighboring Niger and Burkina Faso due to terrorism and alleged foreign military bases in Benin.
Talon Will Not Seek Third Term, Cites Security Concerns and Succession
Beninese President Patrice Talon announced on March 14th he will not seek a third term, despite concerns about the upcoming succession and strained relations with neighboring Niger and Burkina Faso due to terrorism and alleged foreign military bases in Benin.
Progress
44% Bias Score
France Sends Algeria Expulsion List to Ease Diplomatic Tensions
France will send Algeria a list of dozens of Algerians for expulsion, hoping to ease diplomatic tensions worsened by Algeria's refusal to accept deportees, including a recent attacker, and France's recognition of Morocco's claim to Western Sahara.
France Sends Algeria Expulsion List to Ease Diplomatic Tensions
France will send Algeria a list of dozens of Algerians for expulsion, hoping to ease diplomatic tensions worsened by Algeria's refusal to accept deportees, including a recent attacker, and France's recognition of Morocco's claim to Western Sahara.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Trump's CDC Nominee Fails Senate Confirmation
President Trump's nominee for CDC director, Dr. Dave Weldon, failed Senate confirmation today due to his controversial views on vaccine safety, leaving the CDC without a confirmed leader amidst various infectious disease outbreaks and internal turmoil.
Trump's CDC Nominee Fails Senate Confirmation
President Trump's nominee for CDC director, Dr. Dave Weldon, failed Senate confirmation today due to his controversial views on vaccine safety, leaving the CDC without a confirmed leader amidst various infectious disease outbreaks and internal turmoil.
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40% Bias Score
Unicredit's Delayed Commerzbank Takeover Bid
Unicredit holds about 28% of Commerzbank shares, aiming for a takeover despite resistance from Commerzbank's management, labor unions, and the German government, delaying a final decision until next year due to regulatory hurdles and negotiations.
Unicredit's Delayed Commerzbank Takeover Bid
Unicredit holds about 28% of Commerzbank shares, aiming for a takeover despite resistance from Commerzbank's management, labor unions, and the German government, delaying a final decision until next year due to regulatory hurdles and negotiations.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on European Wine, Sparking Industry Alarm
President Trump threatened a 200% tariff on European wine and spirits in response to a planned EU tariff on American whiskey, a move that industry experts warn could devastate the European wine market in the U.S., where European wines account for 17% of total consumption.
Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on European Wine, Sparking Industry Alarm
President Trump threatened a 200% tariff on European wine and spirits in response to a planned EU tariff on American whiskey, a move that industry experts warn could devastate the European wine market in the U.S., where European wines account for 17% of total consumption.
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48% Bias Score
Bangladesh: Eight-Year-Old Rape Victim Dies, Sparking Protests
An eight-year-old girl in Bangladesh died from injuries sustained during a rape, leading to widespread protests and the burning of the alleged perpetrator's home; the suspect and his family have been arrested.
Bangladesh: Eight-Year-Old Rape Victim Dies, Sparking Protests
An eight-year-old girl in Bangladesh died from injuries sustained during a rape, leading to widespread protests and the burning of the alleged perpetrator's home; the suspect and his family have been arrested.
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28% Bias Score