March 2025
April 2025
Purdue Pharma's Revised \$7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Plan Filed
Purdue Pharma filed a new \$7.4 billion bankruptcy plan to settle opioid lawsuits, addressing Supreme Court concerns by offering creditors a choice to participate and increasing Sackler family contributions to between \$6.5 and \$7 billion, with \$850 million for individuals harmed.
Purdue Pharma's Revised \$7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Plan Filed
Purdue Pharma filed a new \$7.4 billion bankruptcy plan to settle opioid lawsuits, addressing Supreme Court concerns by offering creditors a choice to participate and increasing Sackler family contributions to between \$6.5 and \$7 billion, with \$850 million for individuals harmed.
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44% Bias Score
Palestinian Activist's Arrest Highlights Free Speech Concerns in US
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian Columbia University graduate and US resident, was arrested on March 8th for protesting for Gaza, and is now held in a Louisiana prison; his lawyers argue this is illegal political retaliation, violating his right to free speech.
Palestinian Activist's Arrest Highlights Free Speech Concerns in US
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian Columbia University graduate and US resident, was arrested on March 8th for protesting for Gaza, and is now held in a Louisiana prison; his lawyers argue this is illegal political retaliation, violating his right to free speech.
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52% Bias Score
France-Algeria Relations Worsen After Retailleau's Controversial Statements
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau's controversial statements regarding Algerian nationals in France, accusing Algeria of aggression and demanding their immediate repatriation, have been met with outrage from the Algerian government, which rejected France's request, further escalating tension...
France-Algeria Relations Worsen After Retailleau's Controversial Statements
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau's controversial statements regarding Algerian nationals in France, accusing Algeria of aggression and demanding their immediate repatriation, have been met with outrage from the Algerian government, which rejected France's request, further escalating tension...
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52% Bias Score
German Investment Deal Unexpectedly Boosts Green Party Power
Germany's Union CDU/CSU and SPD parties agreed on a €500 billion investment package, unexpectedly empowering the Green party due to procedural rules in the Bundestag, securing €100 billion for climate initiatives, and raising constitutional questions.
German Investment Deal Unexpectedly Boosts Green Party Power
Germany's Union CDU/CSU and SPD parties agreed on a €500 billion investment package, unexpectedly empowering the Green party due to procedural rules in the Bundestag, securing €100 billion for climate initiatives, and raising constitutional questions.
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40% Bias Score
NASA Astronauts Return to Earth After 9-Month ISS Stay
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, along with two other astronauts, returned to Earth on March 19, 2025, landing in a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule off the coast of Florida after their mission on the International Space Station (ISS) was extended from one week to nine months due to a tech...
NASA Astronauts Return to Earth After 9-Month ISS Stay
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, along with two other astronauts, returned to Earth on March 19, 2025, landing in a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule off the coast of Florida after their mission on the International Space Station (ISS) was extended from one week to nine months due to a tech...
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56% Bias Score
Belgrade Protest Stampede: Sonic Weapon Allegations Under Investigation
On March 15th, during a massive student protest in Belgrade, Serbia, a sudden loud noise and vibrations triggered a stampede among hundreds of thousands of participants, injuring many. Multiple theories about the cause, including the use of sonic weapons, are under investigation.
Belgrade Protest Stampede: Sonic Weapon Allegations Under Investigation
On March 15th, during a massive student protest in Belgrade, Serbia, a sudden loud noise and vibrations triggered a stampede among hundreds of thousands of participants, injuring many. Multiple theories about the cause, including the use of sonic weapons, are under investigation.
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56% Bias Score
State of Emergency Declared in Rivers State, Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, Nigeria, on March 18, 2025, citing escalating political crisis and damage to federal oil infrastructure; the National Assembly will vote on the matter, and retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas is nominated as sole administrator.
State of Emergency Declared in Rivers State, Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, Nigeria, on March 18, 2025, citing escalating political crisis and damage to federal oil infrastructure; the National Assembly will vote on the matter, and retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas is nominated as sole administrator.
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40% Bias Score
177 Anti-LGBTQ+ Crimes Reported in Bavaria in 2024
In 2024, 177 anti-LGBTQ+ crimes were reported in Bavaria, Germany, with 20 involving physical assault, and a suspected high underreporting rate. 37% were attributed to right-wing extremists, with low clearance rates.
177 Anti-LGBTQ+ Crimes Reported in Bavaria in 2024
In 2024, 177 anti-LGBTQ+ crimes were reported in Bavaria, Germany, with 20 involving physical assault, and a suspected high underreporting rate. 37% were attributed to right-wing extremists, with low clearance rates.
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28% Bias Score
Rwanda, DRC Agree to Immediate Ceasefire in Eastern Congo
Rwanda and the DRC agreed to an immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Qatar following failed peace talks in Angola, facilitated by the Emir of Qatar; the M23 rebel group's commitment remains uncertain.
Rwanda, DRC Agree to Immediate Ceasefire in Eastern Congo
Rwanda and the DRC agreed to an immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Qatar following failed peace talks in Angola, facilitated by the Emir of Qatar; the M23 rebel group's commitment remains uncertain.
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52% Bias Score
Steinmeier Reaffirms Germany's Commitment to Confronting Nazi Past Amidst Ukraine War Concerns
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited Stadtallendorf, Germany, on March 19, 2025, to discuss Germany's continued commitment to addressing its Nazi past, the impact of the war in Ukraine on the Bundeswehr, and the challenges of maintaining democratic institutions, while highlighting the ex...
Steinmeier Reaffirms Germany's Commitment to Confronting Nazi Past Amidst Ukraine War Concerns
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited Stadtallendorf, Germany, on March 19, 2025, to discuss Germany's continued commitment to addressing its Nazi past, the impact of the war in Ukraine on the Bundeswehr, and the challenges of maintaining democratic institutions, while highlighting the ex...
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16% Bias Score
Trump-Putin Call Yields Limited Progress on Ukraine Conflict
Presidents Trump and Putin spoke for over two hours, agreeing to a 30-day halt on attacks against energy infrastructure in both countries and resuming hockey matches between the US and Russia; however, no ceasefire was agreed upon, prompting concerns about the long-term implications for Ukraine.
Trump-Putin Call Yields Limited Progress on Ukraine Conflict
Presidents Trump and Putin spoke for over two hours, agreeing to a 30-day halt on attacks against energy infrastructure in both countries and resuming hockey matches between the US and Russia; however, no ceasefire was agreed upon, prompting concerns about the long-term implications for Ukraine.
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32% Bias Score
Niedersachsen boosts coastal protection spending to "81 million euros" in 2025
Niedersachsen will invest "81 million euros" in coastal protection in 2025 to combat rising sea levels and stronger storm surges, focusing on dike reinforcement, barrier upgrades, and dune protection on islands, with an additional "45.9 million euros" committed for 2026-2028.
Niedersachsen boosts coastal protection spending to "81 million euros" in 2025
Niedersachsen will invest "81 million euros" in coastal protection in 2025 to combat rising sea levels and stronger storm surges, focusing on dike reinforcement, barrier upgrades, and dune protection on islands, with an additional "45.9 million euros" committed for 2026-2028.
Progress
40% Bias Score