China's "Two Sessions" Focus on Economic Growth and High-Quality Development
China's "two sessions" political meetings, beginning March 4th, will prioritize economic growth, addressing decreased foreign investment and focusing on high-quality development through technological and agricultural innovation, all within a framework of "whole-process people's democracy".
China's "Two Sessions" Focus on Economic Growth and High-Quality Development
China's "two sessions" political meetings, beginning March 4th, will prioritize economic growth, addressing decreased foreign investment and focusing on high-quality development through technological and agricultural innovation, all within a framework of "whole-process people's democracy".
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40% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs Spark Retaliation from Canada and China
President Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods went into effect on Tuesday, prompting immediate retaliatory actions from both Canada and China, including non-tariff measures and bans on specific US companies.
Trump Tariffs Spark Retaliation from Canada and China
President Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods went into effect on Tuesday, prompting immediate retaliatory actions from both Canada and China, including non-tariff measures and bans on specific US companies.
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44% Bias Score
30 Juvenile Detention Officers Indicted on Child Abuse Charges
Thirty Los Angeles-area juvenile detention officers were indicted on felony child abuse charges for allegedly allowing and encouraging "gladiator fights" among children at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, resulting in at least 69 fights and some injuries, after a video leaked in January 2024.
30 Juvenile Detention Officers Indicted on Child Abuse Charges
Thirty Los Angeles-area juvenile detention officers were indicted on felony child abuse charges for allegedly allowing and encouraging "gladiator fights" among children at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, resulting in at least 69 fights and some injuries, after a video leaked in January 2024.
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44% Bias Score
Federal Agencies to Review Columbia University Funding Following Antisemitic Incidents
Three federal agencies will review Columbia University's funding after failing to protect Jewish students during anti-Israel protests; an employee was allegedly assaulted, causing over $30,000 in damages.
Federal Agencies to Review Columbia University Funding Following Antisemitic Incidents
Three federal agencies will review Columbia University's funding after failing to protect Jewish students during anti-Israel protests; an employee was allegedly assaulted, causing over $30,000 in damages.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs to Hike Prices for American Consumers
President Trump's tariffs of 20-25% on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, impacting over 40% of US imports, will increase prices for consumers across various sectors including food and electronics, potentially resulting in supply chain disruptions and job losses.
Trump Tariffs to Hike Prices for American Consumers
President Trump's tariffs of 20-25% on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, impacting over 40% of US imports, will increase prices for consumers across various sectors including food and electronics, potentially resulting in supply chain disruptions and job losses.
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48% Bias Score
30 California Juvenile Hall Officers Indicted for Orchestrating Youth Fights
Thirty Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall officers in Los Angeles County were indicted for facilitating nearly 70 "gladiator fights" between July and December 2023, involving over 140 youth aged 12-18; the Attorney General called it "planned and intended.
30 California Juvenile Hall Officers Indicted for Orchestrating Youth Fights
Thirty Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall officers in Los Angeles County were indicted for facilitating nearly 70 "gladiator fights" between July and December 2023, involving over 140 youth aged 12-18; the Attorney General called it "planned and intended.
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20% Bias Score
EU Asylum Applications Fall 11 Percent in 2024, But Remain Above 1 Million
The EU received 1,014,420 asylum applications in 2024, an 11 percent decrease from 2023 but still exceeding 1 million for the second year running; Germany received the most applications, while high rejection rates and a large backlog highlight processing challenges.
EU Asylum Applications Fall 11 Percent in 2024, But Remain Above 1 Million
The EU received 1,014,420 asylum applications in 2024, an 11 percent decrease from 2023 but still exceeding 1 million for the second year running; Germany received the most applications, while high rejection rates and a large backlog highlight processing challenges.
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56% Bias Score
China Imposes New Tariffs on US Farm Goods, Expands Entity List
China announced retaliatory tariffs up to 15% on US farm goods, including chicken, pork, and soybeans, starting March 10th, and added 10 US firms to its unreliable entities list, escalating trade tensions after the US raised tariffs on Chinese products.
China Imposes New Tariffs on US Farm Goods, Expands Entity List
China announced retaliatory tariffs up to 15% on US farm goods, including chicken, pork, and soybeans, starting March 10th, and added 10 US firms to its unreliable entities list, escalating trade tensions after the US raised tariffs on Chinese products.
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36% Bias Score
Trump-Zelensky Rift: Irreparable Damage to US-Ukraine Relations?
Following a contentious White House meeting on February 28, retired US diplomat Chas Freeman assesses the relationship between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky as irreparably damaged due to a clash of narratives, emotional tension, and Trump's call for Ukrainian elections, potentially influenced ...
Trump-Zelensky Rift: Irreparable Damage to US-Ukraine Relations?
Following a contentious White House meeting on February 28, retired US diplomat Chas Freeman assesses the relationship between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky as irreparably damaged due to a clash of narratives, emotional tension, and Trump's call for Ukrainian elections, potentially influenced ...
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48% Bias Score
US Economy Shows Mixed Signals Ahead of Trump's Address to Congress
President Trump's upcoming address to Congress comes amid mixed economic signals: GDP growth slowed in late 2024, inflation remains above the Fed's target, consumer sentiment is down, and the housing market is stagnant.
US Economy Shows Mixed Signals Ahead of Trump's Address to Congress
President Trump's upcoming address to Congress comes amid mixed economic signals: GDP growth slowed in late 2024, inflation remains above the Fed's target, consumer sentiment is down, and the housing market is stagnant.
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52% Bias Score
Pope Francis Shows Improvement After Respiratory Crises
Pope Francis, 88, has shown improvement after two respiratory crises requiring bronchoscopies to remove mucus from his lungs; though his condition remains guarded, he is no longer using noninvasive mechanical ventilation and continues respiratory physiotherapy.
Pope Francis Shows Improvement After Respiratory Crises
Pope Francis, 88, has shown improvement after two respiratory crises requiring bronchoscopies to remove mucus from his lungs; though his condition remains guarded, he is no longer using noninvasive mechanical ventilation and continues respiratory physiotherapy.
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28% Bias Score
Aramco Profit Plunge Threatens Saudi Arabia's Ambitious Plans
Saudi Aramco's 2024 profit fell 12% to \$106.25 billion due to lower oil prices, impacting the kingdom's massive development plans, including the \$500 billion NEOM city and preparations for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, potentially leading to increased national debt.
Aramco Profit Plunge Threatens Saudi Arabia's Ambitious Plans
Saudi Aramco's 2024 profit fell 12% to \$106.25 billion due to lower oil prices, impacting the kingdom's massive development plans, including the \$500 billion NEOM city and preparations for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, potentially leading to increased national debt.
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56% Bias Score