March 2025
April 2025
Measles Outbreak Highlights Erosion of Herd Immunity
A measles outbreak in Texas has spread to three states, resulting in 321 cases, 38 hospitalizations, and two deaths, highlighting the erosion of herd immunity due to declining vaccination rates and misinformation campaigns.
Measles Outbreak Highlights Erosion of Herd Immunity
A measles outbreak in Texas has spread to three states, resulting in 321 cases, 38 hospitalizations, and two deaths, highlighting the erosion of herd immunity due to declining vaccination rates and misinformation campaigns.
Progress
56% Bias Score
EU Summit Prioritizes Defense Against Russia Amidst Migration Crisis
The EU summit in Brussels focuses on finalizing a major defense initiative to counter Russia, with Poland pushing for stricter migration laws due to increased pressure from Belarus and Russia, while leaders discuss Ukraine and a potential ceasefire with Russia.
EU Summit Prioritizes Defense Against Russia Amidst Migration Crisis
The EU summit in Brussels focuses on finalizing a major defense initiative to counter Russia, with Poland pushing for stricter migration laws due to increased pressure from Belarus and Russia, while leaders discuss Ukraine and a potential ceasefire with Russia.
Progress
52% Bias Score
USAID Control Transferred Amidst Trump's Agency Restructuring
Acting USAID Deputy Administrator Pete Marocco transferred control of the agency to a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) official, citing "crisis-level issues" and billions of dollars mismanaged; this is part of President Trump's 90-day review of U.S. foreign aid.
USAID Control Transferred Amidst Trump's Agency Restructuring
Acting USAID Deputy Administrator Pete Marocco transferred control of the agency to a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) official, citing "crisis-level issues" and billions of dollars mismanaged; this is part of President Trump's 90-day review of U.S. foreign aid.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Israel Intercepts Yemeni Missile Targeting Ben Gurion Airport
The Israeli Air Force intercepted a Houthi missile launched from Yemen on March 20th, targeting Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, following previous Houthi attacks on US Navy ships and in response to the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel.
Israel Intercepts Yemeni Missile Targeting Ben Gurion Airport
The Israeli Air Force intercepted a Houthi missile launched from Yemen on March 20th, targeting Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, following previous Houthi attacks on US Navy ships and in response to the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Annual Glacial Melt Loss Doubles Sea Level Rise, Threatens Global Resources
Glacial melt is causing a yearly loss of 273 billion tons of ice, contributing to a more than doubled sea level rise since 2006 and threatening coastal areas and freshwater resources; researchers are also discovering new microorganisms in melting glaciers.
Annual Glacial Melt Loss Doubles Sea Level Rise, Threatens Global Resources
Glacial melt is causing a yearly loss of 273 billion tons of ice, contributing to a more than doubled sea level rise since 2006 and threatening coastal areas and freshwater resources; researchers are also discovering new microorganisms in melting glaciers.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Houthi Missile Attack on Israel Amidst Intensified US Strikes in Yemen
Following the collapse of the Gaza ceasefire, Israel intercepted a Houthi missile aimed at Ben Gurion Airport on Thursday, prompting intensified US airstrikes in Yemen, killing dozens and causing significant damage, as the Houthis vowed continued attacks on US and Israeli interests in response to Is...
Houthi Missile Attack on Israel Amidst Intensified US Strikes in Yemen
Following the collapse of the Gaza ceasefire, Israel intercepted a Houthi missile aimed at Ben Gurion Airport on Thursday, prompting intensified US airstrikes in Yemen, killing dozens and causing significant damage, as the Houthis vowed continued attacks on US and Israeli interests in response to Is...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Iran Allegedly Ordered Assassination of Journalist
A Manhattan federal jury is hearing closing arguments in the murder-for-hire trial of two Russian mobsters accused of plotting to assassinate Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad at the behest of the Iranian government, which offered a $500,000 bounty.
Iran Allegedly Ordered Assassination of Journalist
A Manhattan federal jury is hearing closing arguments in the murder-for-hire trial of two Russian mobsters accused of plotting to assassinate Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad at the behest of the Iranian government, which offered a $500,000 bounty.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Trump's Takeover of Kennedy Center Sparks Widespread Concern
Donald Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, involved replacing 13 board members, installing Richard Grenell as interim president, and altering the Kennedy Center Honors, prompting resignations and widespread concern over artistic freedom and institutional integrity.
Trump's Takeover of Kennedy Center Sparks Widespread Concern
Donald Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, involved replacing 13 board members, installing Richard Grenell as interim president, and altering the Kennedy Center Honors, prompting resignations and widespread concern over artistic freedom and institutional integrity.
Progress
72% Bias Score
Europe Bolsters Defense, Reducing Reliance on US Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Facing an unpredictable US under Trump and Russian aggression in Ukraine, Europe, led by Germany's €500bn investment in military and infrastructure, is rapidly bolstering its defense capabilities, potentially creating a more Europe-centric Atlantic alliance.
Europe Bolsters Defense, Reducing Reliance on US Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Facing an unpredictable US under Trump and Russian aggression in Ukraine, Europe, led by Germany's €500bn investment in military and infrastructure, is rapidly bolstering its defense capabilities, potentially creating a more Europe-centric Atlantic alliance.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Imamoglu Arrest Sparks Mass Protests in Turkey
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest on Wednesday sparked widespread protests across Turkey, with thousands demanding President Erdogan's resignation amidst accusations of political maneuvering and a crackdown on dissent. At least 87 others were arrested alongside Imamoglu.
Imamoglu Arrest Sparks Mass Protests in Turkey
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest on Wednesday sparked widespread protests across Turkey, with thousands demanding President Erdogan's resignation amidst accusations of political maneuvering and a crackdown on dissent. At least 87 others were arrested alongside Imamoglu.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Russia's Renewed Offensive Undermines Peace Talks
Despite Putin's claims of a ceasefire, renewed Russian offensives near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant and in eastern Ukraine demonstrate a lack of commitment to peace, while Ukraine insists on verifiable details before agreeing to a truce.
Russia's Renewed Offensive Undermines Peace Talks
Despite Putin's claims of a ceasefire, renewed Russian offensives near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant and in eastern Ukraine demonstrate a lack of commitment to peace, while Ukraine insists on verifiable details before agreeing to a truce.
Progress
40% Bias Score
US Deportation of Venezuelans to El Salvador Sparks International Outcry
The United States deported 238 Venezuelans to El Salvador's CECOT prison under an 18th-century law, despite a court order and protests from Venezuela's President Maduro who called the action a "kidnapping", prompting international human rights concerns and escalating tensions between the two nations...
US Deportation of Venezuelans to El Salvador Sparks International Outcry
The United States deported 238 Venezuelans to El Salvador's CECOT prison under an 18th-century law, despite a court order and protests from Venezuela's President Maduro who called the action a "kidnapping", prompting international human rights concerns and escalating tensions between the two nations...
Progress
48% Bias Score