March 2025
April 2025
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amidst Trade War Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain its benchmark interest rate between 4.25% and 4.5% on Wednesday, despite market volatility triggered by President Trump's tariffs and calls for lower rates; the decision follows a recent market correction but considers a strong jobs report and inflation th...
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amidst Trade War Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain its benchmark interest rate between 4.25% and 4.5% on Wednesday, despite market volatility triggered by President Trump's tariffs and calls for lower rates; the decision follows a recent market correction but considers a strong jobs report and inflation th...
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48% Bias Score
Colorado Licenses Psychedelic Mushroom Healing Centers
Colorado is issuing licenses for psychedelic mushroom healing centers, opening in late spring/early summer, following Oregon's model but with key differences in integration into existing healthcare systems and size limitations for treatment centers; this makes Colorado the second state to regulate t...
Colorado Licenses Psychedelic Mushroom Healing Centers
Colorado is issuing licenses for psychedelic mushroom healing centers, opening in late spring/early summer, following Oregon's model but with key differences in integration into existing healthcare systems and size limitations for treatment centers; this makes Colorado the second state to regulate t...
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24% Bias Score
Europe Faces Defense Budget Increase Amidst High Climate Change Costs
European nations must increase defense budgets by at least 3% of GDP, while France faces significant budgetary constraints (6% deficit, 110% debt) in meeting this target; meanwhile, the economic cost of climate change is far higher than previously estimated at 10-12% of global GDP for a 1°C temperat...
Europe Faces Defense Budget Increase Amidst High Climate Change Costs
European nations must increase defense budgets by at least 3% of GDP, while France faces significant budgetary constraints (6% deficit, 110% debt) in meeting this target; meanwhile, the economic cost of climate change is far higher than previously estimated at 10-12% of global GDP for a 1°C temperat...
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44% Bias Score
Uganda's Ambiguous Role in Eastern DRC Conflict
Uganda's military operation in eastern DRC, ostensibly against ADF rebels since late 2021, coincides with M23's territorial gains and raises questions about Uganda's motives, especially given its economic interests and regional ambitions.
Uganda's Ambiguous Role in Eastern DRC Conflict
Uganda's military operation in eastern DRC, ostensibly against ADF rebels since late 2021, coincides with M23's territorial gains and raises questions about Uganda's motives, especially given its economic interests and regional ambitions.
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40% 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
Decades-Long FAA Air Traffic Control System Failures Culminate in Fatal Crash
Federal watchdogs have criticized the Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic control system for over 30 years, citing issues such as outdated technology, insufficient funding, and poor facility conditions; following a recent fatal plane crash, the FAA plans to deploy a new system within four ...
Decades-Long FAA Air Traffic Control System Failures Culminate in Fatal Crash
Federal watchdogs have criticized the Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic control system for over 30 years, citing issues such as outdated technology, insufficient funding, and poor facility conditions; following a recent fatal plane crash, the FAA plans to deploy a new system within four ...
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48% Bias Score
Istanbul Mayor Arrested Amidst Accusations of Political Crackdown
Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, a leading opposition figure, was arrested on Wednesday in Turkey, prompting protests and accusations of a political crackdown, after his university diploma was invalidated, impacting the upcoming elections.
Istanbul Mayor Arrested Amidst Accusations of Political Crackdown
Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, a leading opposition figure, was arrested on Wednesday in Turkey, prompting protests and accusations of a political crackdown, after his university diploma was invalidated, impacting the upcoming elections.
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40% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak Highlights Urgent Need for Vaccination Amidst Vaccine Hesitancy
A measles outbreak affecting over 300 people across three states underscores the importance of MMR vaccination, as pediatricians are adapting communication strategies to combat vaccine hesitancy fueled by misinformation and emphasize the community impact of vaccination.
Measles Outbreak Highlights Urgent Need for Vaccination Amidst Vaccine Hesitancy
A measles outbreak affecting over 300 people across three states underscores the importance of MMR vaccination, as pediatricians are adapting communication strategies to combat vaccine hesitancy fueled by misinformation and emphasize the community impact of vaccination.
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52% Bias Score
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