March 2025
April 2025
Iran's Tech-Driven Repression: Drones, Surveillance, and Human Rights Abuses
A UN report details Iran's use of drones, facial recognition, and the 'Nazer' app to enforce hijab laws, resulting in at least 618 arrests, torture, and extrajudicial killings, highlighting systemic human rights abuses against women, religious minorities, and LGBT individuals.
Iran's Tech-Driven Repression: Drones, Surveillance, and Human Rights Abuses
A UN report details Iran's use of drones, facial recognition, and the 'Nazer' app to enforce hijab laws, resulting in at least 618 arrests, torture, and extrajudicial killings, highlighting systemic human rights abuses against women, religious minorities, and LGBT individuals.
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24% Bias Score
Israeli Drone Strike Kills Nine in Gaza, Exacerbating Humanitarian Crisis
An Israeli drone strike in Beit Lahiya, Gaza, killed nine, including three journalists, on Saturday, while Israel continues its blockade of aid into Gaza, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis and hindering ceasefire talks.
Israeli Drone Strike Kills Nine in Gaza, Exacerbating Humanitarian Crisis
An Israeli drone strike in Beit Lahiya, Gaza, killed nine, including three journalists, on Saturday, while Israel continues its blockade of aid into Gaza, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis and hindering ceasefire talks.
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine's Unwavering Resolve: Volunteers Train Amidst Ceasefire Talks
Ukrainian volunteers are undergoing intense military training despite ongoing diplomatic efforts for a 30-day ceasefire, reflecting a deep-seated belief that the war will continue, fueled by strong public resolve to resist Russian control.
Ukraine's Unwavering Resolve: Volunteers Train Amidst Ceasefire Talks
Ukrainian volunteers are undergoing intense military training despite ongoing diplomatic efforts for a 30-day ceasefire, reflecting a deep-seated belief that the war will continue, fueled by strong public resolve to resist Russian control.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Trump Silences Voice of America, Raising Concerns About US Global Influence
President Trump's executive order has placed Voice of America's director and nearly all 1300 staff on leave, halting news broadcasts; this action, following contract terminations with USAGM networks, raises concerns about the US ceding influence to foreign powers, despite bipartisan past support for...
Trump Silences Voice of America, Raising Concerns About US Global Influence
President Trump's executive order has placed Voice of America's director and nearly all 1300 staff on leave, halting news broadcasts; this action, following contract terminations with USAGM networks, raises concerns about the US ceding influence to foreign powers, despite bipartisan past support for...
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60% Bias Score
Ukraine Troops Encircled in Kursk, Facing Imminent Destruction
Ukrainian troops are encircled near Kursk, Russia, facing imminent destruction if they refuse to surrender, according to President Putin, following an offer from President Trump to "spare" them; this follows reports of civilian casualties and ongoing battles, highlighting the escalating conflict.
Ukraine Troops Encircled in Kursk, Facing Imminent Destruction
Ukrainian troops are encircled near Kursk, Russia, facing imminent destruction if they refuse to surrender, according to President Putin, following an offer from President Trump to "spare" them; this follows reports of civilian casualties and ongoing battles, highlighting the escalating conflict.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Orders Military Strikes Against Houthi Rebels in Yemen
President Trump launched a series of decisive military strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen on Saturday, targeting their bases, leaders, and missile defenses to protect American assets and restore navigational freedom in the Red Sea after over a year of attacks on shipping, costing billions and je...
Trump Orders Military Strikes Against Houthi Rebels in Yemen
President Trump launched a series of decisive military strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen on Saturday, targeting their bases, leaders, and missile defenses to protect American assets and restore navigational freedom in the Red Sea after over a year of attacks on shipping, costing billions and je...
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64% Bias Score
Devastating Tornadoes Kill 28, Leave Thousands Without Power
A powerful cross-country storm system has caused at least 28 deaths—15 from tornadoes—across six states, leaving over 200,000 without power, with damage assessments showing winds up to 165 mph in Arkansas. Millions remain on alert for severe weather.
Devastating Tornadoes Kill 28, Leave Thousands Without Power
A powerful cross-country storm system has caused at least 28 deaths—15 from tornadoes—across six states, leaving over 200,000 without power, with damage assessments showing winds up to 165 mph in Arkansas. Millions remain on alert for severe weather.
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36% Bias Score
Online Network 'The Com' Manipulates Children into Violence
An online network called 'The Com' is manipulating British boys aged 11-17 into committing violent and sexual acts, prompting concern from the National Crime Agency (NCA) and the Home Secretary. The network uses encrypted platforms and exploits vulnerable children for content that can be sold, highl...
Online Network 'The Com' Manipulates Children into Violence
An online network called 'The Com' is manipulating British boys aged 11-17 into committing violent and sexual acts, prompting concern from the National Crime Agency (NCA) and the Home Secretary. The network uses encrypted platforms and exploits vulnerable children for content that can be sold, highl...
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56% Bias Score
Israel's Resilience Amidst Recent Attack
A recent attack on Israel caused over 1,000 deaths, thousands of injuries, and hundreds of kidnappings, prompting a mobilization of hundreds of thousands of reserve soldiers; despite this, the author expresses confidence in Israel's resilience and eventual recovery, drawing parallels to the Jewish p...
Israel's Resilience Amidst Recent Attack
A recent attack on Israel caused over 1,000 deaths, thousands of injuries, and hundreds of kidnappings, prompting a mobilization of hundreds of thousands of reserve soldiers; despite this, the author expresses confidence in Israel's resilience and eventual recovery, drawing parallels to the Jewish p...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Silences Voice of America, Raising Concerns About U.S. Global Influence
President Trump's executive order placed approximately 1300 Voice of America employees on leave, halting news broadcasts and raising concerns about the future of this vital international news source, a move criticized for potentially ceding influence to foreign powers.
Trump Silences Voice of America, Raising Concerns About U.S. Global Influence
President Trump's executive order placed approximately 1300 Voice of America employees on leave, halting news broadcasts and raising concerns about the future of this vital international news source, a move criticized for potentially ceding influence to foreign powers.
Progress
52% Bias Score
TikTok's US Future Uncertain Amidst Sale Negotiations and April 5th Deadline
Facing a US ban on April 5th unless sold, TikTok's parent company ByteDance is negotiating with four groups, including a consortium advised by Alexis Ohanian, potentially involving a US government stake.
TikTok's US Future Uncertain Amidst Sale Negotiations and April 5th Deadline
Facing a US ban on April 5th unless sold, TikTok's parent company ByteDance is negotiating with four groups, including a consortium advised by Alexis Ohanian, potentially involving a US government stake.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Orders Staff Cuts at Seven Federal Agencies, Impacting US Media Outlets
President Trump ordered staff cuts at seven federal agencies, including the USAGM, which oversees Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Voice of America; a purported email suggests funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has been cut, despite Congressional approval; Voice of America employees are ...
Trump Orders Staff Cuts at Seven Federal Agencies, Impacting US Media Outlets
President Trump ordered staff cuts at seven federal agencies, including the USAGM, which oversees Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Voice of America; a purported email suggests funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has been cut, despite Congressional approval; Voice of America employees are ...
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48% Bias Score