March 2025
April 2025
Trump Administration Threatens to Defund NYC Transit Over Safety Concerns
The Trump administration threatened to cut $14 billion in federal funding from New York City's transit system unless it addresses safety concerns, despite crime statistics showing a 40% decrease compared to pre-pandemic levels. This action could significantly impact the MTA's $68 billion capital pla...
Trump Administration Threatens to Defund NYC Transit Over Safety Concerns
The Trump administration threatened to cut $14 billion in federal funding from New York City's transit system unless it addresses safety concerns, despite crime statistics showing a 40% decrease compared to pre-pandemic levels. This action could significantly impact the MTA's $68 billion capital pla...
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64% Bias Score
Early Amyloid Removal Halves Alzheimer's Risk in Genetic Study
A new study shows that an experimental treatment using amyloid-removing drugs has halved the risk of Alzheimer's symptom onset in a subset of 22 participants with a genetic predisposition to the disease, treated for an average of eight years, raising concerns about funding cuts that could halt the r...
Early Amyloid Removal Halves Alzheimer's Risk in Genetic Study
A new study shows that an experimental treatment using amyloid-removing drugs has halved the risk of Alzheimer's symptom onset in a subset of 22 participants with a genetic predisposition to the disease, treated for an average of eight years, raising concerns about funding cuts that could halt the r...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Brokers Temporary Pause in Ukraine Energy Attacks
Following separate phone calls with Presidents Zelenskyy and Putin, President Trump announced a temporary pause in attacks on energy targets in Ukraine, with technical teams from the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine to meet in Saudi Arabia to further discuss the agreement and a possible full ceasefire.
Trump Brokers Temporary Pause in Ukraine Energy Attacks
Following separate phone calls with Presidents Zelenskyy and Putin, President Trump announced a temporary pause in attacks on energy targets in Ukraine, with technical teams from the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine to meet in Saudi Arabia to further discuss the agreement and a possible full ceasefire.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Administration Deportations Spark Civil Liberties Debate
The Trump administration deported 261 immigrants, invoking the Enemy Alien Act, citing gang affiliations, while refusing to fully disclose evidence, sparking criticism from families, lawmakers, and civil liberties groups.
Trump Administration Deportations Spark Civil Liberties Debate
The Trump administration deported 261 immigrants, invoking the Enemy Alien Act, citing gang affiliations, while refusing to fully disclose evidence, sparking criticism from families, lawmakers, and civil liberties groups.
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48% Bias Score
Iran's \$500,000 Assassination Plot Against Journalist Goes to Trial
A Manhattan federal jury is hearing the murder-for-hire trial of two Russian mobsters accused of plotting to assassinate Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad on behalf of the Iranian government, which offered a \$500,000 bounty.
Iran's \$500,000 Assassination Plot Against Journalist Goes to Trial
A Manhattan federal jury is hearing the murder-for-hire trial of two Russian mobsters accused of plotting to assassinate Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad on behalf of the Iranian government, which offered a \$500,000 bounty.
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48% Bias Score
Georgetown Postdoctoral Fellow Detained, Accused of Spreading Hamas Propaganda
Georgetown University postdoctoral fellow Badar Khan Suri, an Indian national, was detained by DHS and his visa revoked due to alleged Hamas propaganda and antisemitism on social media; the university denies any knowledge of illegal activity and his attorney asserts his innocence, citing concerns ab...
Georgetown Postdoctoral Fellow Detained, Accused of Spreading Hamas Propaganda
Georgetown University postdoctoral fellow Badar Khan Suri, an Indian national, was detained by DHS and his visa revoked due to alleged Hamas propaganda and antisemitism on social media; the university denies any knowledge of illegal activity and his attorney asserts his innocence, citing concerns ab...
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48% Bias Score
US Stocks Rise Amid Fed Rate Decision Uncertainty
U.S. stock indexes rose on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 up 0.8%, the Dow Jones up 0.6%, and the Nasdaq up 1%, as investors await the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision amid uncertainty over President Trump's economic policies and the risk of stagflation.
US Stocks Rise Amid Fed Rate Decision Uncertainty
U.S. stock indexes rose on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 up 0.8%, the Dow Jones up 0.6%, and the Nasdaq up 1%, as investors await the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision amid uncertainty over President Trump's economic policies and the risk of stagflation.
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44% Bias Score
Indonesia Passes Contentious Military Law Amidst Protests
Indonesia's parliament passed a revised military law on Thursday, increasing military officers' civilian roles, sparking protests from civil society groups who fear a return to authoritarianism; the government says the changes uphold democracy and human rights.
Indonesia Passes Contentious Military Law Amidst Protests
Indonesia's parliament passed a revised military law on Thursday, increasing military officers' civilian roles, sparking protests from civil society groups who fear a return to authoritarianism; the government says the changes uphold democracy and human rights.
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32% Bias Score
Mass Protests Erupt in Turkey After Opposition Mayor's Arrest
Following the arrest of Istanbul's opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key rival to President Erdogan, mass protests erupted across Turkey despite a ban on demonstrations and heavy police presence, raising concerns about the upcoming elections and political freedoms.
Mass Protests Erupt in Turkey After Opposition Mayor's Arrest
Following the arrest of Istanbul's opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key rival to President Erdogan, mass protests erupted across Turkey despite a ban on demonstrations and heavy police presence, raising concerns about the upcoming elections and political freedoms.
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48% Bias Score
US Hits Record Low in World Happiness Report Amidst Social Isolation
The 2025 World Happiness Report ranks Finland first and the US 24th, its lowest ranking ever, citing rising social isolation and political polarization in the US, while highlighting the importance of social cohesion and trust in overall well-being.
US Hits Record Low in World Happiness Report Amidst Social Isolation
The 2025 World Happiness Report ranks Finland first and the US 24th, its lowest ranking ever, citing rising social isolation and political polarization in the US, while highlighting the importance of social cohesion and trust in overall well-being.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Proposes New Iran Nuclear Deal, Sets Two-Month Deadline
President Trump proposed a new nuclear deal to Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei via the UAE, with a two-month deadline for negotiations, hinting at alternative measures if talks fail; the letter follows Trump's past actions against Iran and ongoing regional tensions.
Trump Proposes New Iran Nuclear Deal, Sets Two-Month Deadline
President Trump proposed a new nuclear deal to Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei via the UAE, with a two-month deadline for negotiations, hinting at alternative measures if talks fail; the letter follows Trump's past actions against Iran and ongoing regional tensions.
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48% Bias Score
Executions of Four Canadian Dual Citizens in China Strain Relations
Four Canadian dual citizens were executed in China for drug-related crimes earlier this year, sparking condemnation from Canada and raising concerns about strained bilateral relations, despite China asserting the evidence was sufficient and Canada's criticism was irresponsible.
Executions of Four Canadian Dual Citizens in China Strain Relations
Four Canadian dual citizens were executed in China for drug-related crimes earlier this year, sparking condemnation from Canada and raising concerns about strained bilateral relations, despite China asserting the evidence was sufficient and Canada's criticism was irresponsible.
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48% Bias Score