March 2025
April 2025
Noise Pollution: A Growing Public Health Crisis
Noise pollution, a largely unaddressed public health crisis, causes serious health problems ranging from cardiovascular issues to mental health conditions; this is exacerbated by urban growth, as exemplified by Dhaka, Bangladesh, prompting innovative solutions like silent protests against excessive ...
Noise Pollution: A Growing Public Health Crisis
Noise pollution, a largely unaddressed public health crisis, causes serious health problems ranging from cardiovascular issues to mental health conditions; this is exacerbated by urban growth, as exemplified by Dhaka, Bangladesh, prompting innovative solutions like silent protests against excessive ...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs: Mirroring the Liz Truss Economic Disaster
President Trump's imposition of tariffs on imports, despite warnings from businesses and economists, has negatively impacted the US stock market, causing billions of dollars in losses and mirroring the UK's experience under Liz Truss; Goldman Sachs estimates a 20% chance of a US recession in the nex...
Trump's Tariffs: Mirroring the Liz Truss Economic Disaster
President Trump's imposition of tariffs on imports, despite warnings from businesses and economists, has negatively impacted the US stock market, causing billions of dollars in losses and mirroring the UK's experience under Liz Truss; Goldman Sachs estimates a 20% chance of a US recession in the nex...
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56% Bias Score
China Unveils Domestic Spending Plan to Counter US Tariffs
China launched a domestic spending plan to counter US tariffs, including income boosts, childcare subsidies, and a "cash-for-clunkers" program; initial retail sales rose 4% in January-February, exceeding expectations, but deflation and weak consumer confidence remain concerns.
China Unveils Domestic Spending Plan to Counter US Tariffs
China launched a domestic spending plan to counter US tariffs, including income boosts, childcare subsidies, and a "cash-for-clunkers" program; initial retail sales rose 4% in January-February, exceeding expectations, but deflation and weak consumer confidence remain concerns.
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44% Bias Score
Sarah Harding-Inspired Study Identifies 88 Young Women at Increased Breast Cancer Risk
The BCAN-RAY study, inspired by Sarah Harding, has identified 88 young women at increased breast cancer risk, highlighting a critical need for earlier screening and intervention among younger women in the UK, currently lacking in national protocols that begin at age 50.
Sarah Harding-Inspired Study Identifies 88 Young Women at Increased Breast Cancer Risk
The BCAN-RAY study, inspired by Sarah Harding, has identified 88 young women at increased breast cancer risk, highlighting a critical need for earlier screening and intervention among younger women in the UK, currently lacking in national protocols that begin at age 50.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Suffers Catastrophic Losses in Kursk Retreat
In early March 2024, Ukrainian troops retreated from the Kursk region after a failed offensive, suffering heavy losses due to Russian drone attacks and superior air strikes resulting in the loss of Sudzha and highlighting significant challenges in securing logistical support.
Ukraine Suffers Catastrophic Losses in Kursk Retreat
In early March 2024, Ukrainian troops retreated from the Kursk region after a failed offensive, suffering heavy losses due to Russian drone attacks and superior air strikes resulting in the loss of Sudzha and highlighting significant challenges in securing logistical support.
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28% Bias Score
EU Rule of Law Deterioration: Report Highlights Systemic Challenges
A report by the Union of Civil Liberties for Europe reveals a widespread deterioration of the rule of law across the EU, with some countries showing systemic undermining while others demonstrate minimal progress or worrying declines, emphasizing the need for stronger EU enforcement mechanisms.
EU Rule of Law Deterioration: Report Highlights Systemic Challenges
A report by the Union of Civil Liberties for Europe reveals a widespread deterioration of the rule of law across the EU, with some countries showing systemic undermining while others demonstrate minimal progress or worrying declines, emphasizing the need for stronger EU enforcement mechanisms.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Dismantles US Media Outlets, China Celebrates
President Trump signed an executive order dismantling US government-funded media organizations, including Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Asia (RFA), which broadcast to authoritarian regimes; this action was celebrated by Chinese nationalists and state media who view these outlets as purveyors...
Trump Dismantles US Media Outlets, China Celebrates
President Trump signed an executive order dismantling US government-funded media organizations, including Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Asia (RFA), which broadcast to authoritarian regimes; this action was celebrated by Chinese nationalists and state media who view these outlets as purveyors...
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52% Bias Score
U.S. Airstrikes in Yemen Kill 53, Prompting Houthi Retaliation Threats
Following U.S. airstrikes in Yemen on Saturday that killed 53 people, including 5 children, Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi vowed to continue targeting U.S. ships in the Red Sea in response to what the U.S. described as Houthi attacks on ships, escalating the Yemen conflict.
U.S. Airstrikes in Yemen Kill 53, Prompting Houthi Retaliation Threats
Following U.S. airstrikes in Yemen on Saturday that killed 53 people, including 5 children, Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi vowed to continue targeting U.S. ships in the Red Sea in response to what the U.S. described as Houthi attacks on ships, escalating the Yemen conflict.
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48% Bias Score
Turkiye's Defense Exports Surge: Domestic Production Fuels Global Growth
Turkiye's defense exports soared from \$1.9 billion in 2014 to \$7.1 billion in 2024, driven by domestic production and the success of products like the Bayraktar TB2 drone, positioning it as a major arms exporter with global reach.
Turkiye's Defense Exports Surge: Domestic Production Fuels Global Growth
Turkiye's defense exports soared from \$1.9 billion in 2014 to \$7.1 billion in 2024, driven by domestic production and the success of products like the Bayraktar TB2 drone, positioning it as a major arms exporter with global reach.
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36% Bias Score
Carney Seeks Alliances Amidst Trump's Trade War
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is embarking on his first international trip to France and the UK to strengthen alliances in response to US President Trump's trade war and challenges to Canada's sovereignty, including a 25% tariff on Canadian goods and assertions that Canada should become the 51...
Carney Seeks Alliances Amidst Trump's Trade War
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is embarking on his first international trip to France and the UK to strengthen alliances in response to US President Trump's trade war and challenges to Canada's sovereignty, including a 25% tariff on Canadian goods and assertions that Canada should become the 51...
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52% Bias Score
EU Seeks Balance in Child Sexual Abuse Fight: Voluntary Detection vs. Privacy
Technology companies are urging the EU to maintain voluntary detection of online child sexual abuse material to continue using technologies such as CSAI Match and PhotoDNA, as a temporary exemption expires in April 2026; the Polish presidency's compromise proposal focuses on voluntary detection, exc...
EU Seeks Balance in Child Sexual Abuse Fight: Voluntary Detection vs. Privacy
Technology companies are urging the EU to maintain voluntary detection of online child sexual abuse material to continue using technologies such as CSAI Match and PhotoDNA, as a temporary exemption expires in April 2026; the Polish presidency's compromise proposal focuses on voluntary detection, exc...
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44% Bias Score
Trump to Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire with Putin
US President Trump will discuss ending the war in Ukraine with Russian President Putin on Tuesday, seeking a 30-day ceasefire which Ukraine has accepted, despite ongoing challenges such as disagreements over troop deployments and military aid.
Trump to Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire with Putin
US President Trump will discuss ending the war in Ukraine with Russian President Putin on Tuesday, seeking a 30-day ceasefire which Ukraine has accepted, despite ongoing challenges such as disagreements over troop deployments and military aid.
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36% Bias Score