China Urges European Role in Ukraine Peace, Contrasting with Russia
China's UN ambassador, Fu Cong, supports ending the Ukraine war, praising US-Russia talks but urging European peace contributions, contrasting with Russia's exclusion of Europe from negotiations, highlighting potential shifts in global power dynamics and European autonomy.
China Urges European Role in Ukraine Peace, Contrasting with Russia
China's UN ambassador, Fu Cong, supports ending the Ukraine war, praising US-Russia talks but urging European peace contributions, contrasting with Russia's exclusion of Europe from negotiations, highlighting potential shifts in global power dynamics and European autonomy.
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44% Bias Score
US Stocks Tumble on Weak Data, Tariff Threats
US stocks plummeted on Friday, marking the S&P 500's steepest daily drop since December 18th, fueled by weak economic data, disappointing corporate guidance from Walmart, and President Trump's announcement of new tariffs on lumber and other products. The Dow fell 748.63 points (1.69%), the S&P 500 d...
US Stocks Tumble on Weak Data, Tariff Threats
US stocks plummeted on Friday, marking the S&P 500's steepest daily drop since December 18th, fueled by weak economic data, disappointing corporate guidance from Walmart, and President Trump's announcement of new tariffs on lumber and other products. The Dow fell 748.63 points (1.69%), the S&P 500 d...
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52% Bias Score
EHRC Investigates Transgender Access to NHS Facilities in Scotland
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) launched an investigation into NHS Fife's handling of a transgender employee's use of women's facilities, following a complaint from a nurse; the EHRC also questioned Scottish Government guidance on transitioning and its compliance with the Equality Ac...
EHRC Investigates Transgender Access to NHS Facilities in Scotland
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) launched an investigation into NHS Fife's handling of a transgender employee's use of women's facilities, following a complaint from a nurse; the EHRC also questioned Scottish Government guidance on transitioning and its compliance with the Equality Ac...
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68% Bias Score
Tarrio Arrested for Assault Near US Capitol
Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was arrested near the US Capitol on Friday for assaulting a woman who approached him with her phone; the incident follows Trump's controversial pardons for January 6th attackers and comes amid widespread public disapproval.
Tarrio Arrested for Assault Near US Capitol
Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was arrested near the US Capitol on Friday for assaulting a woman who approached him with her phone; the incident follows Trump's controversial pardons for January 6th attackers and comes amid widespread public disapproval.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey's Repressive "Inclusive" System
Turkey's "Tek adamlı başkanlık sistemi," despite claims of inclusivity, has led to widespread repression and violence against political opponents, workers, and even ordinary citizens, with examples ranging from the detention of labor leaders to the killing of children and the persecution of those pr...
Turkey's Repressive "Inclusive" System
Turkey's "Tek adamlı başkanlık sistemi," despite claims of inclusivity, has led to widespread repression and violence against political opponents, workers, and even ordinary citizens, with examples ranging from the detention of labor leaders to the killing of children and the persecution of those pr...
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64% Bias Score
Arab Leaders Unite to Counter Trump's Gaza Plan
Arab Gulf leaders, Egypt, and Jordan met in Riyadh to formulate a Gaza reconstruction plan opposing President Trump's proposal to seize the territory and expel its population, aiming for a formal announcement at a Cairo summit in March; a UN study estimates $53 billion is needed for the reconstructi...
Arab Leaders Unite to Counter Trump's Gaza Plan
Arab Gulf leaders, Egypt, and Jordan met in Riyadh to formulate a Gaza reconstruction plan opposing President Trump's proposal to seize the territory and expel its population, aiming for a formal announcement at a Cairo summit in March; a UN study estimates $53 billion is needed for the reconstructi...
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44% Bias Score
Germany Reaffirms Support for Ukraine, Emphasizing Role in Peace Talks
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz affirmed continued German support for Ukraine in a phone call with President Zelenskyy on February 21, emphasizing Ukraine's role in peace negotiations and the need for European coordination. Germany's total aid to Ukraine has reached €43.6 billion.
Germany Reaffirms Support for Ukraine, Emphasizing Role in Peace Talks
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz affirmed continued German support for Ukraine in a phone call with President Zelenskyy on February 21, emphasizing Ukraine's role in peace negotiations and the need for European coordination. Germany's total aid to Ukraine has reached €43.6 billion.
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36% Bias Score
China's Military Drills near Australia Spark Flight Diversions and Security Concerns
On February 21, 2025, three Chinese warships conducted live-fire military drills 640km off Eden, Australia, with minimal prior warning, causing flight diversions and raising regional security concerns.
China's Military Drills near Australia Spark Flight Diversions and Security Concerns
On February 21, 2025, three Chinese warships conducted live-fire military drills 640km off Eden, Australia, with minimal prior warning, causing flight diversions and raising regional security concerns.
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44% Bias Score
LA DA Opposes Menendez Brothers' New Trial, Resentencing Undecided
Los Angeles's new District Attorney, Nathan Hochman, opposes a new trial for Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, but hasn't decided on their resentencing request, a decision impacting their potential release from prison after 30 years.
LA DA Opposes Menendez Brothers' New Trial, Resentencing Undecided
Los Angeles's new District Attorney, Nathan Hochman, opposes a new trial for Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, but hasn't decided on their resentencing request, a decision impacting their potential release from prison after 30 years.
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48% Bias Score
£100,000 Bounty Offered for Hong Kong Activist in London
Exiled Hong Kong activist Tony Chung reported receiving threatening letters offering a £100,000 bounty for his capture from Hong Kong authorities, sent to his London neighbors, prompting concerns about CCP intimidation tactics and the planned Chinese mega-embassy in London.
£100,000 Bounty Offered for Hong Kong Activist in London
Exiled Hong Kong activist Tony Chung reported receiving threatening letters offering a £100,000 bounty for his capture from Hong Kong authorities, sent to his London neighbors, prompting concerns about CCP intimidation tactics and the planned Chinese mega-embassy in London.
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60% Bias Score
Democratization of Luxury: The Hermès Birkin and the Rise of Post-Opulence
Walmart's $100 replica of the Hermès Birkin bag has sparked a cultural shift away from status symbols based on material wealth, with the ultra-rich now prioritizing experiences and personal well-being over possessions.
Democratization of Luxury: The Hermès Birkin and the Rise of Post-Opulence
Walmart's $100 replica of the Hermès Birkin bag has sparked a cultural shift away from status symbols based on material wealth, with the ultra-rich now prioritizing experiences and personal well-being over possessions.
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32% Bias Score
Oostende Exiles: A Haven from Nazi Persecution
In 1936 Oostende, Belgium, became a haven for exiled German writers fleeing Nazi persecution, including Stefan Zweig and Joseph Roth, who found solace and community amidst fear and uncertainty, documenting their experiences and the political climate.
Oostende Exiles: A Haven from Nazi Persecution
In 1936 Oostende, Belgium, became a haven for exiled German writers fleeing Nazi persecution, including Stefan Zweig and Joseph Roth, who found solace and community amidst fear and uncertainty, documenting their experiences and the political climate.
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48% Bias Score