March 2025
April 2025
Mexico City Bans Violent Bullfights, Sparking Protest
Mexico City banned violent bullfights, sparking protests from matadors and breeders who argue it threatens the bull breed and their livelihoods, while supporters celebrate it as an animal rights victory.
Mexico City Bans Violent Bullfights, Sparking Protest
Mexico City banned violent bullfights, sparking protests from matadors and breeders who argue it threatens the bull breed and their livelihoods, while supporters celebrate it as an animal rights victory.
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52% Bias Score
Hollywood Opposes OpenAI, Google's Copyright Exemption for AI Training
Over 400 Hollywood figures signed a letter opposing OpenAI and Google's proposals to the White House for AI development using copyrighted material without restrictions, raising concerns about intellectual property rights and fair compensation for artists.
Hollywood Opposes OpenAI, Google's Copyright Exemption for AI Training
Over 400 Hollywood figures signed a letter opposing OpenAI and Google's proposals to the White House for AI development using copyrighted material without restrictions, raising concerns about intellectual property rights and fair compensation for artists.
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44% Bias Score
Argentina's IMF Bailout Uncertainty Fuels Market Anxiety
Argentina's Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced that the IMF bailout amount is still undefined, contradicting his prior statement; this fueled market anxiety, causing the country risk rating to surge to its highest since November 2022 and increasing financial dollar exchange rates.
Argentina's IMF Bailout Uncertainty Fuels Market Anxiety
Argentina's Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced that the IMF bailout amount is still undefined, contradicting his prior statement; this fueled market anxiety, causing the country risk rating to surge to its highest since November 2022 and increasing financial dollar exchange rates.
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48% Bias Score
Putin-Trump Call Yields Temporary Ceasefire, but Key Disagreements Remain
Following a 2-hour 28-minute phone call initiated by President Trump, Russia agreed to a 30-day pause in attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, a prisoner exchange involving 350 POWs, and the release of 23 injured Ukrainian soldiers; however, key disagreements remain regarding the conflict's ro...
Putin-Trump Call Yields Temporary Ceasefire, but Key Disagreements Remain
Following a 2-hour 28-minute phone call initiated by President Trump, Russia agreed to a 30-day pause in attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, a prisoner exchange involving 350 POWs, and the release of 23 injured Ukrainian soldiers; however, key disagreements remain regarding the conflict's ro...
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48% Bias Score
Extreme Temperatures in Athens Homes Highlight Energy Poverty
An Athens study of 45 low-income households found average summer indoor temperatures reaching 31.4°C (37.6°C in some cases) and winter temperatures of 10-12°C due to poor insulation, high energy costs, and aging buildings; 87% of homes were built before 1980.
Extreme Temperatures in Athens Homes Highlight Energy Poverty
An Athens study of 45 low-income households found average summer indoor temperatures reaching 31.4°C (37.6°C in some cases) and winter temperatures of 10-12°C due to poor insulation, high energy costs, and aging buildings; 87% of homes were built before 1980.
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40% Bias Score
Germany abandons fiscal austerity, incurs €1 trillion in debt
Germany's future chancellor, Friedrich Merz, announced a historic shift from its decades-long policy of fiscal austerity, resulting in an additional €1 trillion in national debt to address geopolitical uncertainties and fund strategic investments. This decision marks a significant departure from Ger...
Germany abandons fiscal austerity, incurs €1 trillion in debt
Germany's future chancellor, Friedrich Merz, announced a historic shift from its decades-long policy of fiscal austerity, resulting in an additional €1 trillion in national debt to address geopolitical uncertainties and fund strategic investments. This decision marks a significant departure from Ger...
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64% Bias Score
Turkey Enacts Strict Cybersecurity Law with Harsh Penalties
Turkey's new Cybersecurity Law, effective immediately, imposes strict penalties—up to 15 years imprisonment—for cyberattacks targeting national interests and the spread of false information causing public alarm. The law establishes a Cybersecurity Council and Authority to enhance national security.
Turkey Enacts Strict Cybersecurity Law with Harsh Penalties
Turkey's new Cybersecurity Law, effective immediately, imposes strict penalties—up to 15 years imprisonment—for cyberattacks targeting national interests and the spread of false information causing public alarm. The law establishes a Cybersecurity Council and Authority to enhance national security.
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52% Bias Score
High Winds and Fire Risk Warnings Issued Across 20 States
High winds exceeding 65 mph are predicted for Texas and parts of the central US on Wednesday, prompting warnings for over a million people to stay indoors and avoid windows due to potential flying debris. These warnings come after at least 40 deaths from a weekend storm that produced tornadoes, thun...
High Winds and Fire Risk Warnings Issued Across 20 States
High winds exceeding 65 mph are predicted for Texas and parts of the central US on Wednesday, prompting warnings for over a million people to stay indoors and avoid windows due to potential flying debris. These warnings come after at least 40 deaths from a weekend storm that produced tornadoes, thun...
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40% Bias Score
Carney to Establish Conflict-of-Interest Screens
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is collaborating with the Ethics Commissioner to establish conflict-of-interest screens to manage potential conflicts arising from his substantial previous corporate holdings, primarily at Brookfield Asset Management, following public and opposition scrutiny of hi...
Carney to Establish Conflict-of-Interest Screens
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is collaborating with the Ethics Commissioner to establish conflict-of-interest screens to manage potential conflicts arising from his substantial previous corporate holdings, primarily at Brookfield Asset Management, following public and opposition scrutiny of hi...
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48% Bias Score
South Africa to Leverage G20 Presidency for African Investment and Trade
South Africa's G20 presidency, starting December 1st, 2024, will prioritize attracting investment in African infrastructure and productive sectors to boost global trade integration, focusing on inclusive growth, a responsive trade agenda, green industrialization, and WTO reform, with a leaders' summ...
South Africa to Leverage G20 Presidency for African Investment and Trade
South Africa's G20 presidency, starting December 1st, 2024, will prioritize attracting investment in African infrastructure and productive sectors to boost global trade integration, focusing on inclusive growth, a responsive trade agenda, green industrialization, and WTO reform, with a leaders' summ...
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Withdraws from Kursk Bridgehead, Retaining Significant Force
In early March 2024, Ukrainian forces, facing a Russian offensive supported by North Korea and hampered by reduced US intelligence sharing following a decision by Donald Trump, withdrew from a bridgehead near Kursk, Russia, suffering some losses but retaining a significant force and boosting morale.
Ukraine Withdraws from Kursk Bridgehead, Retaining Significant Force
In early March 2024, Ukrainian forces, facing a Russian offensive supported by North Korea and hampered by reduced US intelligence sharing following a decision by Donald Trump, withdrew from a bridgehead near Kursk, Russia, suffering some losses but retaining a significant force and boosting morale.
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40% Bias Score
Buy Canadian" Movement Delivers Economic Blow to U.S., Boost to Canada
Trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. have sparked a "Buy Canadian" movement, resulting in significant losses for U.S. tourism and spirits industries (declines of up to 85 percent in bookings and major deal losses), while boosting Canadian grocery sales by up to 10 percent; the shift could boos...
Buy Canadian" Movement Delivers Economic Blow to U.S., Boost to Canada
Trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. have sparked a "Buy Canadian" movement, resulting in significant losses for U.S. tourism and spirits industries (declines of up to 85 percent in bookings and major deal losses), while boosting Canadian grocery sales by up to 10 percent; the shift could boos...
Progress
40% Bias Score