March 2025
April 2025
Elimination of Department of Education: A False Premise and Lack of National Plan
President Trump signed an executive order to close the federal Department of Education, a move that Kevin Huffman, former Tennessee education commissioner, argues is based on a false premise and lacks a national plan to address declining student achievement. Huffman contends that states already have...
Elimination of Department of Education: A False Premise and Lack of National Plan
President Trump signed an executive order to close the federal Department of Education, a move that Kevin Huffman, former Tennessee education commissioner, argues is based on a false premise and lacks a national plan to address declining student achievement. Huffman contends that states already have...
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36% Bias Score
Record Tesla Trade-Ins Amidst Brand Loyalty Crisis
Tesla trade-ins reached a record high in March 2025, with 1.4% of all vehicles traded in being Teslas, up 0.4% year-over-year, but these were not exchanged for new Teslas. This coincides with declining consumer interest and protests linked to Elon Musk's political involvement.
Record Tesla Trade-Ins Amidst Brand Loyalty Crisis
Tesla trade-ins reached a record high in March 2025, with 1.4% of all vehicles traded in being Teslas, up 0.4% year-over-year, but these were not exchanged for new Teslas. This coincides with declining consumer interest and protests linked to Elon Musk's political involvement.
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60% Bias Score
Fed Holds Rates, Leaves Borrowers Seeking Debt Relief
The Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady this week dashed hopes for a rate cut, leaving borrowers with high-interest debt to seek alternative solutions like credit card debt forgiveness, debt management programs, or debt consolidation loans, each with varying long-term credit sco...
Fed Holds Rates, Leaves Borrowers Seeking Debt Relief
The Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady this week dashed hopes for a rate cut, leaving borrowers with high-interest debt to seek alternative solutions like credit card debt forgiveness, debt management programs, or debt consolidation loans, each with varying long-term credit sco...
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44% Bias Score
South Dakota Restricts Transgender Bathroom Access
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden signed HB 1259 into law on Friday, prohibiting transgender individuals from using restrooms and changing rooms in public schools and state buildings aligning with their gender identity starting July 1st, making it at least the 13th state with such a law, despite fa...
South Dakota Restricts Transgender Bathroom Access
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden signed HB 1259 into law on Friday, prohibiting transgender individuals from using restrooms and changing rooms in public schools and state buildings aligning with their gender identity starting July 1st, making it at least the 13th state with such a law, despite fa...
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64% Bias Score
Wissing Blames FDP for Coalition Collapse, Warns Against Germany Ticket Cancellation
German Transport Minister Volker Wissing blames the FDP's clientele politics and slow transition to government for the November 2024 collapse of the traffic light coalition, citing internal conflicts over priorities and warning against ending the successful Germany Ticket.
Wissing Blames FDP for Coalition Collapse, Warns Against Germany Ticket Cancellation
German Transport Minister Volker Wissing blames the FDP's clientele politics and slow transition to government for the November 2024 collapse of the traffic light coalition, citing internal conflicts over priorities and warning against ending the successful Germany Ticket.
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52% Bias Score
French Assembly Delays Vote on Controversial Investigative Powers Bill
The French National Assembly extended debate on a bill strengthening investigative powers, including a controversial 'dossier-coffre' provision protecting investigation methods from defense disclosure, until Monday due to numerous amendments and a voting system malfunction; the bill also grants pref...
French Assembly Delays Vote on Controversial Investigative Powers Bill
The French National Assembly extended debate on a bill strengthening investigative powers, including a controversial 'dossier-coffre' provision protecting investigation methods from defense disclosure, until Monday due to numerous amendments and a voting system malfunction; the bill also grants pref...
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60% Bias Score
ABLE Accounts: Expanding Financial Access for People with Disabilities
Paul Safarik, a 32-year-old with Down syndrome, used an ABLE account to save for personal expenses, highlighting how these accounts help people with disabilities save money without risking government benefits; the 2014 Achieving a Better Life Experience Act created them in 2016 and will expand eligi...
ABLE Accounts: Expanding Financial Access for People with Disabilities
Paul Safarik, a 32-year-old with Down syndrome, used an ABLE account to save for personal expenses, highlighting how these accounts help people with disabilities save money without risking government benefits; the 2014 Achieving a Better Life Experience Act created them in 2016 and will expand eligi...
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36% Bias Score
Judge Blocks Deportation of "Abolish ICE" Activist
A Colorado federal judge temporarily blocked the deportation of Jeanette Vizguerra, an illegal immigrant and "abolish ICE" activist, until a hearing next week, halting removal efforts by ICE officials and sparking debate about the intersection of immigration enforcement and political activism.
Judge Blocks Deportation of "Abolish ICE" Activist
A Colorado federal judge temporarily blocked the deportation of Jeanette Vizguerra, an illegal immigrant and "abolish ICE" activist, until a hearing next week, halting removal efforts by ICE officials and sparking debate about the intersection of immigration enforcement and political activism.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Baltimore Math Claim Sparks Controversy Amidst Data Showing Improvement
President Trump claimed 40% of Baltimore high schools have zero students proficient in basic math, sparking criticism; however, Baltimore City's math scores increased five times the statewide rate last year, and data shows improvement across seven of eight grade levels on the MCAP assessment.
Trump's Baltimore Math Claim Sparks Controversy Amidst Data Showing Improvement
President Trump claimed 40% of Baltimore high schools have zero students proficient in basic math, sparking criticism; however, Baltimore City's math scores increased five times the statewide rate last year, and data shows improvement across seven of eight grade levels on the MCAP assessment.
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48% Bias Score
Philippine Heritage: A Blend of Culture, History, and Cuisine
The Philippines boasts a rich tapestry of arts, traditions, and culinary heritage, evident in festivals like the Sinulog, historic sites such as Binondo and Vigan, and diverse regional cuisines reflecting centuries of cultural exchange.
Philippine Heritage: A Blend of Culture, History, and Cuisine
The Philippines boasts a rich tapestry of arts, traditions, and culinary heritage, evident in festivals like the Sinulog, historic sites such as Binondo and Vigan, and diverse regional cuisines reflecting centuries of cultural exchange.
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32% Bias Score
Germany's Ongoing Struggle with Bureaucracy
Germany's four bureaucracy reduction laws since 2016 have failed to alleviate the significant burden on businesses, with lengthy planning and approval processes cited as the biggest obstacle according to a recent Civey study among 1000 executives.
Germany's Ongoing Struggle with Bureaucracy
Germany's four bureaucracy reduction laws since 2016 have failed to alleviate the significant burden on businesses, with lengthy planning and approval processes cited as the biggest obstacle according to a recent Civey study among 1000 executives.
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44% Bias Score
Saskatchewan Beer Ban Backfires, Causing $40 Million Loss
Saskatchewan's ban on Canadian beers with US branding, enacted in response to US tariffs, is causing significant economic losses, estimated at $40 million annually for the SLGA, according to Beer Canada, and harming restaurants and farmers.
Saskatchewan Beer Ban Backfires, Causing $40 Million Loss
Saskatchewan's ban on Canadian beers with US branding, enacted in response to US tariffs, is causing significant economic losses, estimated at $40 million annually for the SLGA, according to Beer Canada, and harming restaurants and farmers.
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40% Bias Score