March 2025
April 2025
US Stocks Surge After Trade Policy Volatility
US Stock markets rebounded sharply on Friday, March 14th, with the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 experiencing significant gains following a week of decline spurred by President Trump's threats of imposing tariffs on French and EU goods, while consumer confidence fell to 57.9.
US Stocks Surge After Trade Policy Volatility
US Stock markets rebounded sharply on Friday, March 14th, with the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 experiencing significant gains following a week of decline spurred by President Trump's threats of imposing tariffs on French and EU goods, while consumer confidence fell to 57.9.
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36% Bias Score
Euronews Poland Launch Highlights Strong US-Poland Ties and US Role in European Security
Euronews launched its Polish version in November, celebrating with an event including interviews with Polish politicians, notably Interior Minister Siemoniak emphasizing strong US-Poland ties and former Prime Minister Morawiecki highlighting the US's irreplaceable role in European security.
Euronews Poland Launch Highlights Strong US-Poland Ties and US Role in European Security
Euronews launched its Polish version in November, celebrating with an event including interviews with Polish politicians, notably Interior Minister Siemoniak emphasizing strong US-Poland ties and former Prime Minister Morawiecki highlighting the US's irreplaceable role in European security.
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40% Bias Score
Carney Becomes Prime Minister Amidst Trump's Trade War
Following Justin Trudeau's resignation in January, former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney became Canada's new Prime Minister. This follows a trade war started by President Trump, including tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, and his controversial statements about annexing Canada. Recent poll...
Carney Becomes Prime Minister Amidst Trump's Trade War
Following Justin Trudeau's resignation in January, former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney became Canada's new Prime Minister. This follows a trade war started by President Trump, including tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, and his controversial statements about annexing Canada. Recent poll...
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36% Bias Score
US Averts Government Shutdown with Last-Minute Budget Deal
The US Senate passed a short-term budget, preventing a government shutdown; 10 Democrats joined Republicans, overcoming a filibuster despite opposition to President Trump's policies; the budget avoids halting federal spending and employee pay until September.
US Averts Government Shutdown with Last-Minute Budget Deal
The US Senate passed a short-term budget, preventing a government shutdown; 10 Democrats joined Republicans, overcoming a filibuster despite opposition to President Trump's policies; the budget avoids halting federal spending and employee pay until September.
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64% Bias Score
Mumsnet Campaigns for Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Mumsnet, a UK parenting website, is campaigning for a ban on social media for under-16s and advocating for delayed smartphone ownership, citing concerns about addictive algorithms and their impact on children's well-being, backed by a Labour MP's bill.
Mumsnet Campaigns for Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Mumsnet, a UK parenting website, is campaigning for a ban on social media for under-16s and advocating for delayed smartphone ownership, citing concerns about addictive algorithms and their impact on children's well-being, backed by a Labour MP's bill.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey's Amnesty Debate: Past Failures and Systemic Challenges
Turkey's ongoing "solution process", involving amnesty debates, faces challenges due to past ineffective amnesties and a broad definition of terrorism, leading to prison overcrowding and undermining public trust in the justice system.
Turkey's Amnesty Debate: Past Failures and Systemic Challenges
Turkey's ongoing "solution process", involving amnesty debates, faces challenges due to past ineffective amnesties and a broad definition of terrorism, leading to prison overcrowding and undermining public trust in the justice system.
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60% Bias Score
Senate Passes GOP Spending Bill, Averting Shutdown Despite Democratic Divisions
The Senate passed a GOP-backed spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, with key Senate Democrats defying House Democrats' opposition, leading to criticism from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Nancy Pelosi, despite Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's defense of his vote.
Senate Passes GOP Spending Bill, Averting Shutdown Despite Democratic Divisions
The Senate passed a GOP-backed spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, with key Senate Democrats defying House Democrats' opposition, leading to criticism from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Nancy Pelosi, despite Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's defense of his vote.
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60% Bias Score
University Research Funding Cuts Threaten Innovation and Competitiveness
Proposed cuts to university research funding threaten to significantly reduce basic research output, negatively impacting innovation and economic competitiveness, potentially leading to a decline in the US's global standing in research and technology.
University Research Funding Cuts Threaten Innovation and Competitiveness
Proposed cuts to university research funding threaten to significantly reduce basic research output, negatively impacting innovation and economic competitiveness, potentially leading to a decline in the US's global standing in research and technology.
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36% Bias Score
Putin's Ceasefire Stance and International Developments
Ukrainian President Zelensky claims Russian President Putin wants to reject a US ceasefire proposal due to imposed strict conditions, possibly as a delaying tactic; meanwhile, a compromise has been reached in the Netherlands regarding EU defense plans, and a new Canadian prime minister will face cha...
Putin's Ceasefire Stance and International Developments
Ukrainian President Zelensky claims Russian President Putin wants to reject a US ceasefire proposal due to imposed strict conditions, possibly as a delaying tactic; meanwhile, a compromise has been reached in the Netherlands regarding EU defense plans, and a new Canadian prime minister will face cha...
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44% Bias Score
Microlightning: A New Theory for Life's Origins
A Stanford University study proposes that 'microlightning' from crashing waves and waterfalls, generating tiny electrical sparks, created organic molecules, including DNA building blocks, challenging the long-held Miller-Urey hypothesis.
Microlightning: A New Theory for Life's Origins
A Stanford University study proposes that 'microlightning' from crashing waves and waterfalls, generating tiny electrical sparks, created organic molecules, including DNA building blocks, challenging the long-held Miller-Urey hypothesis.
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48% Bias Score
US Cracks Down on Pro-Palestinian Students at Columbia University
The US Department of Homeland Security revoked the visas of and arrested Columbia University students Leqaa Kordia and Ranjani Srinivasan for their participation in pro-Palestinian spring 2024 protests, citing an executive order targeting antisemitism and alleging misrepresentation of visa applicati...
US Cracks Down on Pro-Palestinian Students at Columbia University
The US Department of Homeland Security revoked the visas of and arrested Columbia University students Leqaa Kordia and Ranjani Srinivasan for their participation in pro-Palestinian spring 2024 protests, citing an executive order targeting antisemitism and alleging misrepresentation of visa applicati...
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64% Bias Score
EU Welfare State Under Pressure: Funding Challenges and Political Headwinds
The European welfare state, a Cold War creation supported by US military protection, now faces funding challenges due to decreased US support and rising social costs, creating political obstacles for the EU.
EU Welfare State Under Pressure: Funding Challenges and Political Headwinds
The European welfare state, a Cold War creation supported by US military protection, now faces funding challenges due to decreased US support and rising social costs, creating political obstacles for the EU.
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48% Bias Score