Trump Fires 17 Inspectors General, Bypassing Legal Requirements
President Trump fired at least 17 inspectors general from various federal agencies on Friday night via brief emails citing "changing priorities," bypassing the legally required 30-day notice to Congress and raising concerns about political interference.
Trump Fires 17 Inspectors General, Bypassing Legal Requirements
President Trump fired at least 17 inspectors general from various federal agencies on Friday night via brief emails citing "changing priorities," bypassing the legally required 30-day notice to Congress and raising concerns about political interference.
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60% Bias Score
Germany Warns of AI-Powered Disinformation Campaign Targeting Bundestag Election
Ahead of the February 23rd Bundestag election, the Saxon Office for the Protection of the Constitution warns of disinformation campaigns using AI to create fake content, aiming to influence public opinion and undermine democratic institutions. Right-wing extremist actors are amplifying these efforts...
Germany Warns of AI-Powered Disinformation Campaign Targeting Bundestag Election
Ahead of the February 23rd Bundestag election, the Saxon Office for the Protection of the Constitution warns of disinformation campaigns using AI to create fake content, aiming to influence public opinion and undermine democratic institutions. Right-wing extremist actors are amplifying these efforts...
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40% Bias Score
New HIV Injection Offers Hope, but Political Headwinds Threaten Progress
A new long-acting HIV injection offers six months of protection with one dose; however, political attacks on programs like PEPFAR and the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ laws in countries with high HIV burdens threaten to reverse progress, potentially leading to future pandemics.
New HIV Injection Offers Hope, but Political Headwinds Threaten Progress
A new long-acting HIV injection offers six months of protection with one dose; however, political attacks on programs like PEPFAR and the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ laws in countries with high HIV burdens threaten to reverse progress, potentially leading to future pandemics.
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52% Bias Score
EU to Continue Tech Investigations Despite Political Pressure
The European Commission will continue its investigations into Apple, Meta, Alphabet, and X for potential violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and concerns over content moderation, despite pressure from Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg and the inauguration of Donald Trump's presidency; decisions ...
EU to Continue Tech Investigations Despite Political Pressure
The European Commission will continue its investigations into Apple, Meta, Alphabet, and X for potential violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and concerns over content moderation, despite pressure from Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg and the inauguration of Donald Trump's presidency; decisions ...
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44% Bias Score
EU Investigates X, but Doesn't Plan a Ban Despite Musk's Actions
Jordan Bardella, leader of France's far-right National Rally party, falsely claims the EU wants to ban X (formerly Twitter) due to Elon Musk's alleged political manipulation. The EU is investigating X for potential DSA violations but hasn't called for a ban; Bardella's claims are unsubstantiated.
EU Investigates X, but Doesn't Plan a Ban Despite Musk's Actions
Jordan Bardella, leader of France's far-right National Rally party, falsely claims the EU wants to ban X (formerly Twitter) due to Elon Musk's alleged political manipulation. The EU is investigating X for potential DSA violations but hasn't called for a ban; Bardella's claims are unsubstantiated.
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48% Bias Score
Musk's Actions Expose Europe's Vulnerability to Tech Oligarch Interference
Elon Musk's actions, including suggesting the overthrow of the UK government and hosting a German far-right candidate on X, coupled with US tech oligarchs' political influence and control over algorithms, pose a significant threat to European democracy, demanding urgent EU action.
Musk's Actions Expose Europe's Vulnerability to Tech Oligarch Interference
Elon Musk's actions, including suggesting the overthrow of the UK government and hosting a German far-right candidate on X, coupled with US tech oligarchs' political influence and control over algorithms, pose a significant threat to European democracy, demanding urgent EU action.
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64% Bias Score
US Government Statistical System Faces Instability Due to Budget Cuts
Budget cuts threaten the US federal government's statistical system, impacting data accuracy and potentially affecting the 2030 census and the monthly jobs report due to reduced survey participation and modernization delays.
US Government Statistical System Faces Instability Due to Budget Cuts
Budget cuts threaten the US federal government's statistical system, impacting data accuracy and potentially affecting the 2030 census and the monthly jobs report due to reduced survey participation and modernization delays.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Administration Removes Top National Security Prosecutors
The Trump administration removed two experienced prosecutors from the Justice Department's National Security Division, sparking concern among staff; one was involved in the Mar-a-Lago search. They were offered positions in a new immigration task force.
Trump Administration Removes Top National Security Prosecutors
The Trump administration removed two experienced prosecutors from the Justice Department's National Security Division, sparking concern among staff; one was involved in the Mar-a-Lago search. They were offered positions in a new immigration task force.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Government Orchestrates Telefónica CEO Resignation Amidst Concerns of Political Interference
The Spanish government orchestrated the resignation of Telefónica CEO José María Álvarez-Pallete, citing concerns over a Saudi Arabian telecom company's potential takeover, but the move appears politically motivated, pressuring La Caixa and potentially setting a concerning precedent for government i...
Spanish Government Orchestrates Telefónica CEO Resignation Amidst Concerns of Political Interference
The Spanish government orchestrated the resignation of Telefónica CEO José María Álvarez-Pallete, citing concerns over a Saudi Arabian telecom company's potential takeover, but the move appears politically motivated, pressuring La Caixa and potentially setting a concerning precedent for government i...
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60% Bias Score
Greek Judicial System Mandates On-Call Courts Following Fatal Drunk Driving Incident
A drunk driver in Crete, Greece, caused a fatal accident after evading arrest twice in a weekend, leading the President of the Areios Pagos to mandate on-call courts for weekends and holidays to address the systemic issue of judicial response inefficiency.
Greek Judicial System Mandates On-Call Courts Following Fatal Drunk Driving Incident
A drunk driver in Crete, Greece, caused a fatal accident after evading arrest twice in a weekend, leading the President of the Areios Pagos to mandate on-call courts for weekends and holidays to address the systemic issue of judicial response inefficiency.
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28% Bias Score
Bondi's Confirmation Hearing Raises Concerns About Political Interference
Pam Bondi's confirmation hearing for attorney general begins Wednesday, raising concerns about potential political interference due to her past support for Donald Trump and her work for Ballard Partners, a firm representing companies often in conflict with the Department of Justice.
Bondi's Confirmation Hearing Raises Concerns About Political Interference
Pam Bondi's confirmation hearing for attorney general begins Wednesday, raising concerns about potential political interference due to her past support for Donald Trump and her work for Ballard Partners, a firm representing companies often in conflict with the Department of Justice.
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44% Bias Score
Istanbul Mayor Detained in Corruption Crackdown
Istanbul's Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat was detained on 27 December in Balıkesir on charges of involvement in a bribery and bid-rigging scheme alongside 46 others, including Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, who is already imprisoned on similar charges; CHP alleges political motivations behind these arrests...
Istanbul Mayor Detained in Corruption Crackdown
Istanbul's Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat was detained on 27 December in Balıkesir on charges of involvement in a bribery and bid-rigging scheme alongside 46 others, including Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, who is already imprisoned on similar charges; CHP alleges political motivations behind these arrests...
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44% Bias Score