Labor Unions Urge Trump to Counter China's Shipbuilding Dominance
Four major US labor unions called on President Trump to penalize China for its shipbuilding dominance, citing over 1000 Chinese-made vessels in 2023 versus fewer than 10 US vessels and billions in Chinese government support, impacting US jobs and national security.
Labor Unions Urge Trump to Counter China's Shipbuilding Dominance
Four major US labor unions called on President Trump to penalize China for its shipbuilding dominance, citing over 1000 Chinese-made vessels in 2023 versus fewer than 10 US vessels and billions in Chinese government support, impacting US jobs and national security.
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48% Bias Score
Tunisian Activist Bensedrine Released, but Charges Remain
Tunisian opposition leader and human rights activist Sihem Bensedrine, detained since August 2024, was released from prison on February 19, 2025, following a court order, though charges remain and she is banned from travel. The release comes amidst UN condemnation of a wider crackdown on opponents i...
Tunisian Activist Bensedrine Released, but Charges Remain
Tunisian opposition leader and human rights activist Sihem Bensedrine, detained since August 2024, was released from prison on February 19, 2025, following a court order, though charges remain and she is banned from travel. The release comes amidst UN condemnation of a wider crackdown on opponents i...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Calls Zelensky a "Dictator" Amidst Escalating Tensions
Tensions escalated between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky after Trump called Zelensky a "dictator", citing Ukraine's war-torn state and postponed elections. Trump's remarks followed Zelensky's accusation that Trump operates within Russia's disinformation sphere.
Trump Calls Zelensky a "Dictator" Amidst Escalating Tensions
Tensions escalated between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky after Trump called Zelensky a "dictator", citing Ukraine's war-torn state and postponed elections. Trump's remarks followed Zelensky's accusation that Trump operates within Russia's disinformation sphere.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Administration Halts New York City Congestion Pricing
President Trump's administration on Wednesday halted New York City's congestion pricing program, a $9 toll on most vehicles entering Manhattan below Central Park, launched January 5th, citing concerns about its impact on working-class citizens and small businesses; the state plans to challenge the d...
Trump Administration Halts New York City Congestion Pricing
President Trump's administration on Wednesday halted New York City's congestion pricing program, a $9 toll on most vehicles entering Manhattan below Central Park, launched January 5th, citing concerns about its impact on working-class citizens and small businesses; the state plans to challenge the d...
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60% Bias Score
FAA Staff Cuts Raise Aviation Safety Concerns
The Trump administration fired roughly 400 FAA employees, impacting safety inspectors and air traffic control, despite claims that no "critical safety" personnel were affected; this comes after a recent midair collision and amid declining public confidence in air travel safety.
FAA Staff Cuts Raise Aviation Safety Concerns
The Trump administration fired roughly 400 FAA employees, impacting safety inspectors and air traffic control, despite claims that no "critical safety" personnel were affected; this comes after a recent midair collision and amid declining public confidence in air travel safety.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Executive Order Seeks Greater White House Control Over Independent Agencies
President Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday giving the White House direct control over independent federal agencies, including the SEC, FTC, and FCC, to increase presidential authority over government operations and potentially limit congressionally approved funds, sparking criticism and ex...
Trump Executive Order Seeks Greater White House Control Over Independent Agencies
President Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday giving the White House direct control over independent federal agencies, including the SEC, FTC, and FCC, to increase presidential authority over government operations and potentially limit congressionally approved funds, sparking criticism and ex...
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48% Bias Score
South Korean Actress's Suicide Highlights Intense Pressure on Celebrities
The death of 24-year-old South Korean actress Kim Se-ron by suspected suicide on February 16th, following severe online criticism for a 2022 drunk driving incident, highlights the extreme pressures faced by celebrities in the country's hyper-competitive entertainment industry.
South Korean Actress's Suicide Highlights Intense Pressure on Celebrities
The death of 24-year-old South Korean actress Kim Se-ron by suspected suicide on February 16th, following severe online criticism for a 2022 drunk driving incident, highlights the extreme pressures faced by celebrities in the country's hyper-competitive entertainment industry.
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60% Bias Score
France Weighs Weakening EU Environmental Regulations
Facing criticism from energy consultants, the French government may weaken or repeal EU regulations (CSRD and CS3D) requiring companies to report their environmental and social impacts, causing concern among ESG firms and potentially impacting EU climate goals, with the Omnibus simplification packag...
France Weighs Weakening EU Environmental Regulations
Facing criticism from energy consultants, the French government may weaken or repeal EU regulations (CSRD and CS3D) requiring companies to report their environmental and social impacts, causing concern among ESG firms and potentially impacting EU climate goals, with the Omnibus simplification packag...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Attacks Zelenskyy Amidst Contrasting Election Scenarios in Ukraine and Russia
Trump called Ukrainian President Zelenskyy a "dictator" and a "failed comedian" due to the postponement of Ukraine's presidential elections caused by martial law, contrasting with Russia's widely criticized election.
Trump Attacks Zelenskyy Amidst Contrasting Election Scenarios in Ukraine and Russia
Trump called Ukrainian President Zelenskyy a "dictator" and a "failed comedian" due to the postponement of Ukraine's presidential elections caused by martial law, contrasting with Russia's widely criticized election.
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40% Bias Score
SEC Shifts Power from Investors to Corporate Boards
The SEC, under acting chair Mark Uyeda, implemented new policies making it harder for investors to initiate corporate reforms on issues such as climate change and director elections, by increasing regulatory burdens on passive funds, limiting investor communication, and making it easier for companie...
SEC Shifts Power from Investors to Corporate Boards
The SEC, under acting chair Mark Uyeda, implemented new policies making it harder for investors to initiate corporate reforms on issues such as climate change and director elections, by increasing regulatory burdens on passive funds, limiting investor communication, and making it easier for companie...
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52% Bias Score
EU Shifts Agricultural Policy, Prioritizing Competitiveness Over Climate Goals
The EU abandoned its "Farm to Fork" initiative, a key climate policy, in favor of a new agricultural program prioritizing farmers' competitiveness and using incentives instead of regulations, following large-scale farmer protests.
EU Shifts Agricultural Policy, Prioritizing Competitiveness Over Climate Goals
The EU abandoned its "Farm to Fork" initiative, a key climate policy, in favor of a new agricultural program prioritizing farmers' competitiveness and using incentives instead of regulations, following large-scale farmer protests.
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48% Bias Score
Declining German-Chinese Trade Shifts US to Top Trading Partner
German-Chinese bilateral trade fell 3% in 2024 after a 15% drop in 2023, marking a 35-year low due to reduced Chinese demand for German goods and production shifts, leading to the US becoming Germany's top trading partner for the first time since 2015.
Declining German-Chinese Trade Shifts US to Top Trading Partner
German-Chinese bilateral trade fell 3% in 2024 after a 15% drop in 2023, marking a 35-year low due to reduced Chinese demand for German goods and production shifts, leading to the US becoming Germany's top trading partner for the first time since 2015.
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48% Bias Score