USAID Cuts in Pacific: Ripple Effects Across the Region
President Trump's decision to dismantle USAID programs in the Pacific has caused uncertainty for hundreds of people working on over 100 projects across the region, impacting health, climate resilience and economic development initiatives, despite the region's overall resilience. The US spent $3.4bn ...
USAID Cuts in Pacific: Ripple Effects Across the Region
President Trump's decision to dismantle USAID programs in the Pacific has caused uncertainty for hundreds of people working on over 100 projects across the region, impacting health, climate resilience and economic development initiatives, despite the region's overall resilience. The US spent $3.4bn ...
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16% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas War Cripples Agriculture; Volunteers Help, but Government Action is Urgent
The Israel-Hamas war severely damaged Israeli agriculture, causing crop losses, price surges, and labor shortages; however, 95,000 volunteers helped salvage crops, while the crisis highlights the urgent need for government intervention.
Israel-Hamas War Cripples Agriculture; Volunteers Help, but Government Action is Urgent
The Israel-Hamas war severely damaged Israeli agriculture, causing crop losses, price surges, and labor shortages; however, 95,000 volunteers helped salvage crops, while the crisis highlights the urgent need for government intervention.
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52% Bias Score
Mass Firings of Probationary Federal Employees Cause Disruption and Uncertainty
Over 200,000 probationary federal employees were terminated Thursday night, impacting ongoing projects and leaving employees like Carly Arata and Corey Krzan Matta without jobs and facing financial uncertainty; the firings were ordered despite the employees' performance and the importance of their r...
Mass Firings of Probationary Federal Employees Cause Disruption and Uncertainty
Over 200,000 probationary federal employees were terminated Thursday night, impacting ongoing projects and leaving employees like Carly Arata and Corey Krzan Matta without jobs and facing financial uncertainty; the firings were ordered despite the employees' performance and the importance of their r...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Administration Begins Mass Firings of Federal Workers
The Trump administration began mass firings of probationary federal employees, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of jobs, as part of an effort to cut wasteful spending; the Department of Veterans Affairs dismissed over 1,000 employees, and other agencies are also conducting terminations.
Trump Administration Begins Mass Firings of Federal Workers
The Trump administration began mass firings of probationary federal employees, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of jobs, as part of an effort to cut wasteful spending; the Department of Veterans Affairs dismissed over 1,000 employees, and other agencies are also conducting terminations.
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40% Bias Score
Mass Federal Layoffs Under Trump-Musk Administration
The Trump-Musk administration has begun mass layoffs at multiple US federal agencies, impacting hundreds of employees, as part of a cost-cutting plan that involves eliminating entire agencies, facing legal challenges and raising constitutional concerns.
Mass Federal Layoffs Under Trump-Musk Administration
The Trump-Musk administration has begun mass layoffs at multiple US federal agencies, impacting hundreds of employees, as part of a cost-cutting plan that involves eliminating entire agencies, facing legal challenges and raising constitutional concerns.
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60% Bias Score
AGOA Renewal Crucial for Kenyan Clothing Exporter, Threatening 150,000 Livelihoods
United Aryan, a Kenyan clothing exporter employing 10,000 and supporting 150,000 others, faces closure unless President Trump renews the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by September, which allows duty-free access to the US market for its 8 million jeans and other products.
AGOA Renewal Crucial for Kenyan Clothing Exporter, Threatening 150,000 Livelihoods
United Aryan, a Kenyan clothing exporter employing 10,000 and supporting 150,000 others, faces closure unless President Trump renews the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by September, which allows duty-free access to the US market for its 8 million jeans and other products.
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48% Bias Score
ESA's €8 Billion Budget: A €5 Return for Every €1 Invested
The European Space Agency (ESA), with a €8 billion annual budget, generates a €5 return for every €1 invested, through job creation, private sector partnerships, and technological advancements; its Galileo and Copernicus programs provide cutting-edge navigation and Earth observation services; and th...
ESA's €8 Billion Budget: A €5 Return for Every €1 Invested
The European Space Agency (ESA), with a €8 billion annual budget, generates a €5 return for every €1 invested, through job creation, private sector partnerships, and technological advancements; its Galileo and Copernicus programs provide cutting-edge navigation and Earth observation services; and th...
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52% Bias Score
Federal Research Funding Cuts Threaten Science and Economic Growth
The US government's decision to freeze or cut indirect cost recovery rates for federally funded research projects threatens to derail groundbreaking studies, stifle student opportunities, and weaken the economic ecosystems surrounding colleges, impacting scientific progress and the broader economy.
Federal Research Funding Cuts Threaten Science and Economic Growth
The US government's decision to freeze or cut indirect cost recovery rates for federally funded research projects threatens to derail groundbreaking studies, stifle student opportunities, and weaken the economic ecosystems surrounding colleges, impacting scientific progress and the broader economy.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs to Cripple North American Auto Industry
President Trump's planned 25 percent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican auto parts, starting as early as March, will severely disrupt the North American auto industry, according to Magna International CEO Swamy Kotagiri, who estimates a 20 percent reduction in 2025 earnings before interest and taxes if...
Trump's Tariffs to Cripple North American Auto Industry
President Trump's planned 25 percent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican auto parts, starting as early as March, will severely disrupt the North American auto industry, according to Magna International CEO Swamy Kotagiri, who estimates a 20 percent reduction in 2025 earnings before interest and taxes if...
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44% Bias Score
European Airports Surpass Pre-Pandemic Passenger Traffic in 2024
European airports exceeded pre-pandemic passenger traffic in 2024, reaching 2.5 billion passengers—a 1.8% increase over 2019, driven by international travel; however, 47% of airports remain below pre-pandemic levels, with smaller airports lagging significantly due to structural market shifts and reg...
European Airports Surpass Pre-Pandemic Passenger Traffic in 2024
European airports exceeded pre-pandemic passenger traffic in 2024, reaching 2.5 billion passengers—a 1.8% increase over 2019, driven by international travel; however, 47% of airports remain below pre-pandemic levels, with smaller airports lagging significantly due to structural market shifts and reg...
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24% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires Cause $250 Billion in Damage
The January wildfires in Los Angeles caused $250 billion in damage, a $4.6 billion decrease in the county's GDP, and $297 million in wage losses; 29 deaths and 12,000 structures were destroyed.
Los Angeles Wildfires Cause $250 Billion in Damage
The January wildfires in Los Angeles caused $250 billion in damage, a $4.6 billion decrease in the county's GDP, and $297 million in wage losses; 29 deaths and 12,000 structures were destroyed.
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40% Bias Score
Record Spanish Population Increase Driven by Immigration
Spain's population hit a record 49,077,984 on January 1, 2025, due to a surge in immigration (100,793), offsetting a smaller increase in native-born citizens (14,819). This influx, mainly from Colombia, Venezuela, and Morocco, impacts Spain's demographics, social structure, and workforce.
Record Spanish Population Increase Driven by Immigration
Spain's population hit a record 49,077,984 on January 1, 2025, due to a surge in immigration (100,793), offsetting a smaller increase in native-born citizens (14,819). This influx, mainly from Colombia, Venezuela, and Morocco, impacts Spain's demographics, social structure, and workforce.
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48% Bias Score