Trump Imposes Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, Sparking Economic Concerns
President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from all countries, effective March, aiming to revive US production, despite economist warnings of widespread negative impacts and potential retaliatory measures from Canada and the EU.
Trump Imposes Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, Sparking Economic Concerns
President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from all countries, effective March, aiming to revive US production, despite economist warnings of widespread negative impacts and potential retaliatory measures from Canada and the EU.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's 'Reactionary Revolution': Restructuring the US State Through Executive Orders
President Trump's second term is marked by numerous executive orders drastically altering US immigration policy and the administrative state, drawing historical parallels to Roosevelt's New Deal but with a contrasting goal of weakening democratic institutions; the approach faces legal challenges and...
Trump's 'Reactionary Revolution': Restructuring the US State Through Executive Orders
President Trump's second term is marked by numerous executive orders drastically altering US immigration policy and the administrative state, drawing historical parallels to Roosevelt's New Deal but with a contrasting goal of weakening democratic institutions; the approach faces legal challenges and...
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48% Bias Score
Impunity Persists 20 Years After Murder of Land Rights Activist Dorothy Stang
In Anapu, Pará, Brazil, the 2005 murder of American missionary Dorothy Stang, who fought for land rights, remains largely unpunished two decades later, despite convictions; this highlights the ongoing violence and impunity surrounding land conflicts in the Amazon.
Impunity Persists 20 Years After Murder of Land Rights Activist Dorothy Stang
In Anapu, Pará, Brazil, the 2005 murder of American missionary Dorothy Stang, who fought for land rights, remains largely unpunished two decades later, despite convictions; this highlights the ongoing violence and impunity surrounding land conflicts in the Amazon.
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48% Bias Score
NASA CubeSat Reveals Two New Radiation Belts After Major Solar Storm
A revived NASA CubeSat discovered two new radiation belts within Earth's magnetosphere after a major solar storm in May 2024; one belt, rich in protons, may persist, altering our understanding of Earth's response to solar events.
NASA CubeSat Reveals Two New Radiation Belts After Major Solar Storm
A revived NASA CubeSat discovered two new radiation belts within Earth's magnetosphere after a major solar storm in May 2024; one belt, rich in protons, may persist, altering our understanding of Earth's response to solar events.
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24% Bias Score
Turkey-Pakistan Defense Ties Deepen, Raising Concerns in India
Turkish President Erdoğan's visit to Pakistan strengthens their defense and counter-terrorism cooperation, marked by Pakistan's purchase of Turkish warships and joint naval exercises, causing concern in India due to Pakistan's enhanced military capabilities.
Turkey-Pakistan Defense Ties Deepen, Raising Concerns in India
Turkish President Erdoğan's visit to Pakistan strengthens their defense and counter-terrorism cooperation, marked by Pakistan's purchase of Turkish warships and joint naval exercises, causing concern in India due to Pakistan's enhanced military capabilities.
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48% Bias Score
Record PM2.5 Levels Trigger Air Quality Emergency in Germany
Germany's air quality is critically poor due to high PM2.5 levels (nearly 50 micrograms/cubic meter in some areas), exceeding safety thresholds, caused by stagnant weather and pollutants from Eastern Europe, affecting all 16 federal states.
Record PM2.5 Levels Trigger Air Quality Emergency in Germany
Germany's air quality is critically poor due to high PM2.5 levels (nearly 50 micrograms/cubic meter in some areas), exceeding safety thresholds, caused by stagnant weather and pollutants from Eastern Europe, affecting all 16 federal states.
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44% Bias Score
Iohannis Resigns Amidst Far-Right Rise in Romania
President Klaus Iohannis of Romania resigned on February 12, 2025, after an impeachment attempt by three far-right parties and the annulment of a presidential election won by a far-right, pro-Russian candidate; Senate President Ilie Bolojan will serve as interim president until a new election in May...
Iohannis Resigns Amidst Far-Right Rise in Romania
President Klaus Iohannis of Romania resigned on February 12, 2025, after an impeachment attempt by three far-right parties and the annulment of a presidential election won by a far-right, pro-Russian candidate; Senate President Ilie Bolojan will serve as interim president until a new election in May...
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56% Bias Score
Berlinale 2024: Diverse Films, Political Tensions, and a Focus on Emerging Talent
The 75th Berlin International Film Festival (February 13-23) opened with Tom Tykwer's "The Light," honoring Tilda Swinton with an Honorary Golden Bear; the main competition features 19 films from 26 countries, including works addressing political issues and showcasing diverse voices.
Berlinale 2024: Diverse Films, Political Tensions, and a Focus on Emerging Talent
The 75th Berlin International Film Festival (February 13-23) opened with Tom Tykwer's "The Light," honoring Tilda Swinton with an Honorary Golden Bear; the main competition features 19 films from 26 countries, including works addressing political issues and showcasing diverse voices.
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16% Bias Score
US Rules Out Ukraine's NATO Membership Amidst Call for Increased European Defense Spending
The United States, under President Trump, declared it does not view Ukraine's NATO membership as realistic due to the ongoing war with Russia; this statement was made during a NATO meeting in Brussels, where the US also urged European allies to increase defense spending for Ukraine.
US Rules Out Ukraine's NATO Membership Amidst Call for Increased European Defense Spending
The United States, under President Trump, declared it does not view Ukraine's NATO membership as realistic due to the ongoing war with Russia; this statement was made during a NATO meeting in Brussels, where the US also urged European allies to increase defense spending for Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
Mexico: 2024 Surge in Journalist Killings
In 2024, Mexico saw a surge in journalist killings, reaching five deaths—the highest in Latin America—compared to two in 2023, largely attributed to drug cartels and impunity; this follows a period of relative calm before the June 2024 elections.
Mexico: 2024 Surge in Journalist Killings
In 2024, Mexico saw a surge in journalist killings, reaching five deaths—the highest in Latin America—compared to two in 2023, largely attributed to drug cartels and impunity; this follows a period of relative calm before the June 2024 elections.
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36% Bias Score
Kosovan Election Results Yield Political Stalemate
In the February 9th, 2025 Kosovan elections, Vetëvendosje won 40.80% of the vote, but faces difficulty forming a government due to opposition from the PDK, AAK, and LDK, who refuse coalition talks. This stalemate risks harming Kosovo's EU integration prospects.
Kosovan Election Results Yield Political Stalemate
In the February 9th, 2025 Kosovan elections, Vetëvendosje won 40.80% of the vote, but faces difficulty forming a government due to opposition from the PDK, AAK, and LDK, who refuse coalition talks. This stalemate risks harming Kosovo's EU integration prospects.
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44% Bias Score
Naples Youth Violence Crisis: Murders Fueled by Easy Access to Firearms and Lenient Justice
A surge in youth violence plagues Naples, Italy, fueled by readily available firearms and a lack of severe repercussions for underage offenders; the murder of a young man, Giovanbattista Cutolo, exemplifies this crisis, highlighting the urgent need for systemic change.
Naples Youth Violence Crisis: Murders Fueled by Easy Access to Firearms and Lenient Justice
A surge in youth violence plagues Naples, Italy, fueled by readily available firearms and a lack of severe repercussions for underage offenders; the murder of a young man, Giovanbattista Cutolo, exemplifies this crisis, highlighting the urgent need for systemic change.
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36% Bias Score