March 2025
April 2025
Supreme Court Case Threatens Funding for Internet Access Programs
The Supreme Court will hear a case challenging the $7 billion Universal Service Fund, which subsidizes internet access for low-income Americans, potentially impacting programs like E-Rate that support schools and libraries.
Supreme Court Case Threatens Funding for Internet Access Programs
The Supreme Court will hear a case challenging the $7 billion Universal Service Fund, which subsidizes internet access for low-income Americans, potentially impacting programs like E-Rate that support schools and libraries.
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44% Bias Score
Syria: Hundreds Dead, Thousands Displaced in Jableh Clashes
Following clashes between Syrian regime remnants and new General Security forces in Jableh on March 6th, hundreds died and thousands were displaced in Tartus and Latakia's rural areas, with survivors reporting widespread killings, looting, and sectarian targeting by multiple armed groups, including ...
Syria: Hundreds Dead, Thousands Displaced in Jableh Clashes
Following clashes between Syrian regime remnants and new General Security forces in Jableh on March 6th, hundreds died and thousands were displaced in Tartus and Latakia's rural areas, with survivors reporting widespread killings, looting, and sectarian targeting by multiple armed groups, including ...
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64% Bias Score
Record Drug Seizures in France Highlight Escalating Narcotics Trade
French customs reported record 2024 seizures: 111 tons of narcotics (up 74% from 2023), including 53.5 tons of cocaine (up 130%), 21 million counterfeit goods, and 488 tons of contraband tobacco; the increase reflects escalating drug trafficking and organized crime.
Record Drug Seizures in France Highlight Escalating Narcotics Trade
French customs reported record 2024 seizures: 111 tons of narcotics (up 74% from 2023), including 53.5 tons of cocaine (up 130%), 21 million counterfeit goods, and 488 tons of contraband tobacco; the increase reflects escalating drug trafficking and organized crime.
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40% Bias Score
Three Teens Dead, 15 Injured in Las Cruces Shooting
Three teenagers died and fifteen were injured in a shooting at an unauthorized car show in Young Park, Las Cruces, New Mexico, on Friday night, stemming from an altercation between two groups; police are investigating multiple leads.
Three Teens Dead, 15 Injured in Las Cruces Shooting
Three teenagers died and fifteen were injured in a shooting at an unauthorized car show in Young Park, Las Cruces, New Mexico, on Friday night, stemming from an altercation between two groups; police are investigating multiple leads.
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20% Bias Score
González and Noboa to Face Off in Ecuadorian Presidential Runoff
Luisa González, of the Citizen Revolution Movement, will face Daniel Noboa in Ecuador's presidential runoff election; her platform focuses on combating insecurity by restoring the Ministry of Justice, transitioning to a post-oil economy, and increasing state control over energy resources, while addr...
González and Noboa to Face Off in Ecuadorian Presidential Runoff
Luisa González, of the Citizen Revolution Movement, will face Daniel Noboa in Ecuador's presidential runoff election; her platform focuses on combating insecurity by restoring the Ministry of Justice, transitioning to a post-oil economy, and increasing state control over energy resources, while addr...
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40% Bias Score
Germany Approves Massive Investment Package, Suspends Debt Brake for Military Spending
Germany's Bundestag approved a €500 billion investment package and suspended the debt brake for military spending exceeding 1% of GDP (€43 billion in 2024), partly addressing infrastructure deficits and climate goals but potentially leading to social program cuts.
Germany Approves Massive Investment Package, Suspends Debt Brake for Military Spending
Germany's Bundestag approved a €500 billion investment package and suspended the debt brake for military spending exceeding 1% of GDP (€43 billion in 2024), partly addressing infrastructure deficits and climate goals but potentially leading to social program cuts.
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48% Bias Score
Imamoglu's Imprisonment Signals Turkey's Descent into Dictatorship
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was jailed on March 23rd, 2025, following a politically motivated arrest based on unsubstantiated corruption charges, eliminating a major challenger to President Erdogan in the 2028 election and signifying a shift towards dictatorship; widespread protests failed to prev...
Imamoglu's Imprisonment Signals Turkey's Descent into Dictatorship
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was jailed on March 23rd, 2025, following a politically motivated arrest based on unsubstantiated corruption charges, eliminating a major challenger to President Erdogan in the 2028 election and signifying a shift towards dictatorship; widespread protests failed to prev...
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64% Bias Score
Ukraine, US Begin Talks in Saudi Arabia on Phased Ceasefires
On March 23rd, Ukrainian and US delegations began talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focusing on protecting Ukraine's energy and critical infrastructure, with phased ceasefires and a broader peace agreement as long-term goals, although Russia expresses skepticism.
Ukraine, US Begin Talks in Saudi Arabia on Phased Ceasefires
On March 23rd, Ukrainian and US delegations began talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focusing on protecting Ukraine's energy and critical infrastructure, with phased ceasefires and a broader peace agreement as long-term goals, although Russia expresses skepticism.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Canada Claims Leverage in Trade War with US
Canada's Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly claims Canada can win its trade war with the US due to its economic leverage as the biggest US customer, despite 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum and impending reciprocal tariffs, impacting both nations' jobs; the upcoming Canadian federal election adds politi...
Canada Claims Leverage in Trade War with US
Canada's Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly claims Canada can win its trade war with the US due to its economic leverage as the biggest US customer, despite 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum and impending reciprocal tariffs, impacting both nations' jobs; the upcoming Canadian federal election adds politi...
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52% Bias Score
US Lifts Reward for Taliban Leader After Hostage Release
The United States has lifted a $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Taliban leader Sirajuddin Haqqani following the release of a US citizen held captive in Afghanistan for two years; however, the FBI website still lists the reward.
US Lifts Reward for Taliban Leader After Hostage Release
The United States has lifted a $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Taliban leader Sirajuddin Haqqani following the release of a US citizen held captive in Afghanistan for two years; however, the FBI website still lists the reward.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Poland Bolsters Defenses Amidst US Reliability Concerns
Facing fears of abandonment by the US, Poland is significantly increasing its military spending to nearly 5% of its GDP by 2025, preparing its civilian population for potential conflict, and exploring alternatives to US military equipment; this follows historical betrayals by Western powers.
Poland Bolsters Defenses Amidst US Reliability Concerns
Facing fears of abandonment by the US, Poland is significantly increasing its military spending to nearly 5% of its GDP by 2025, preparing its civilian population for potential conflict, and exploring alternatives to US military equipment; this follows historical betrayals by Western powers.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Anne Frank Relatives Fight to Save Historic Basel House
Descendants of Anne Frank are raising 1.8 million euros to prevent the sale of their Basel family home, a significant location in Holocaust history that sheltered Otto Frank after Auschwitz and where the family planned the diary's publication, and transform it into a cultural center.
Anne Frank Relatives Fight to Save Historic Basel House
Descendants of Anne Frank are raising 1.8 million euros to prevent the sale of their Basel family home, a significant location in Holocaust history that sheltered Otto Frank after Auschwitz and where the family planned the diary's publication, and transform it into a cultural center.
Progress
40% Bias Score