March 2025
April 2025
Google to Pay $28 Million in Racial Bias Lawsuit Settlement
Google agreed to pay $28 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging it discriminated against Hispanic, Latinx, Indigenous, Native American, American Indian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Alaska Native employees in California by paying them less and giving them fewer promotions than w...
Google to Pay $28 Million in Racial Bias Lawsuit Settlement
Google agreed to pay $28 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging it discriminated against Hispanic, Latinx, Indigenous, Native American, American Indian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Alaska Native employees in California by paying them less and giving them fewer promotions than w...
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44% Bias Score
Turkey: Mass Arrests in Three Separate Investigations
On March 19, 2025, Turkish authorities issued detention warrants for 106 individuals, including Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, artist Ercan Saatçi, and journalist İsmail Saymaz, across three investigations: alleged illicit tenders and corruption within Istanbul municipality subsidiaries; a terrorism...
Turkey: Mass Arrests in Three Separate Investigations
On March 19, 2025, Turkish authorities issued detention warrants for 106 individuals, including Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, artist Ercan Saatçi, and journalist İsmail Saymaz, across three investigations: alleged illicit tenders and corruption within Istanbul municipality subsidiaries; a terrorism...
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Lira Crashes After Mass Detentions
The Turkish lira plummeted over 10 percent against the dollar and euro on March 19, 2025, following the arrests of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and around 100 others, prompting concerns about political stability and triggering reactions from international financial experts.
Turkish Lira Crashes After Mass Detentions
The Turkish lira plummeted over 10 percent against the dollar and euro on March 19, 2025, following the arrests of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and around 100 others, prompting concerns about political stability and triggering reactions from international financial experts.
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44% Bias Score
Cyprus Leaders Agree on Confidence-Building Measures After Geneva Summit
Following a two-day summit in Geneva, Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders agreed on confidence-building measures including opening four crossing points, demilitarization efforts, and joint initiatives on youth, environment, and energy. This follows years of stalled negotiations.
Cyprus Leaders Agree on Confidence-Building Measures After Geneva Summit
Following a two-day summit in Geneva, Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders agreed on confidence-building measures including opening four crossing points, demilitarization efforts, and joint initiatives on youth, environment, and energy. This follows years of stalled negotiations.
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56% Bias Score
Four NATO Nations Withdraw from Ottawa Convention Amidst Russia Threat
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland announced their withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention on March 18th, 2024, citing the need to strengthen their defenses against Russia's growing military threat. Latvia plans to submit a withdrawal bill to parliament next week, and the decision is considered cr...
Four NATO Nations Withdraw from Ottawa Convention Amidst Russia Threat
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland announced their withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention on March 18th, 2024, citing the need to strengthen their defenses against Russia's growing military threat. Latvia plans to submit a withdrawal bill to parliament next week, and the decision is considered cr...
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56% Bias Score
Global Population Underestimated: Rural Communities Misscounted
A study in Nature Communications reveals that global population estimates significantly underestimate rural populations by 53-84 percent, impacting resource allocation and development planning, particularly in China, Brazil, and Australia.
Global Population Underestimated: Rural Communities Misscounted
A study in Nature Communications reveals that global population estimates significantly underestimate rural populations by 53-84 percent, impacting resource allocation and development planning, particularly in China, Brazil, and Australia.
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28% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak Underscores Urgent Need for Vaccination
A measles outbreak affecting over 300 people across three states highlights the dangers of vaccine hesitancy, fueled by misinformation and distrust, resulting in severe illness and even death, emphasizing the need for effective communication and community-based solutions.
Measles Outbreak Underscores Urgent Need for Vaccination
A measles outbreak affecting over 300 people across three states highlights the dangers of vaccine hesitancy, fueled by misinformation and distrust, resulting in severe illness and even death, emphasizing the need for effective communication and community-based solutions.
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48% Bias Score
Apple Delays Siri Upgrade, Fueling AI Race Concerns
Apple delayed a Siri upgrade planned for April, pushing back features enabling personalized responses using iPhone data; this fuels concerns about Apple falling behind in the AI race amidst declining iPhone sales and rising competition.
Apple Delays Siri Upgrade, Fueling AI Race Concerns
Apple delayed a Siri upgrade planned for April, pushing back features enabling personalized responses using iPhone data; this fuels concerns about Apple falling behind in the AI race amidst declining iPhone sales and rising competition.
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40% Bias Score
Delayed Astronaut Return Highlights Commercial Spaceflight Challenges
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth on February 28th after a 286-day mission, significantly longer than planned due to malfunctions with both Boeing's Starliner and SpaceX's capsules, highlighting challenges in commercial space travel.
Delayed Astronaut Return Highlights Commercial Spaceflight Challenges
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth on February 28th after a 286-day mission, significantly longer than planned due to malfunctions with both Boeing's Starliner and SpaceX's capsules, highlighting challenges in commercial space travel.
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44% Bias Score
Kallas Warns of Russian Divide-and-Conquer Strategy, Proposes €40 Billion for Ukraine
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas warned of Russia's attempts to divide the US and Europe, urging unity against Russian aggression in Ukraine following a 30-day truce in energy infrastructure attacks agreed upon by Trump and Putin, while proposing a €40 billion military aid package for Ukraine.
Kallas Warns of Russian Divide-and-Conquer Strategy, Proposes €40 Billion for Ukraine
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas warned of Russia's attempts to divide the US and Europe, urging unity against Russian aggression in Ukraine following a 30-day truce in energy infrastructure attacks agreed upon by Trump and Putin, while proposing a €40 billion military aid package for Ukraine.
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36% Bias Score
Pakistan's Forced Return of Afghan Refugees Amidst Human Rights Concerns
Pakistan is increasing pressure on Afghan refugees to leave by March 31st, despite HRW warnings of persecution and hardship under the Taliban; over 800,000 Afghans have returned or been expelled since 2023, with women and children comprising 70% of this number.
Pakistan's Forced Return of Afghan Refugees Amidst Human Rights Concerns
Pakistan is increasing pressure on Afghan refugees to leave by March 31st, despite HRW warnings of persecution and hardship under the Taliban; over 800,000 Afghans have returned or been expelled since 2023, with women and children comprising 70% of this number.
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52% Bias Score
Global Markets Await Fed Decision Amidst Tariff and Geopolitical Uncertainty
Global markets were muted ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate announcement, influenced by tariff concerns and geopolitical uncertainty; oil prices fell after Russia and the U.S. agreed to a temporary halt on attacking each other's energy infrastructure; several Canadian companies relea...
Global Markets Await Fed Decision Amidst Tariff and Geopolitical Uncertainty
Global markets were muted ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate announcement, influenced by tariff concerns and geopolitical uncertainty; oil prices fell after Russia and the U.S. agreed to a temporary halt on attacking each other's energy infrastructure; several Canadian companies relea...
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44% Bias Score