December 2024
January 2025
Bitcoin Surges Past $100,000 on Trump's SEC Nominee Announcement
Bitcoin price exceeded $100,000 for the first time on Wednesday, fueled by President-elect Trump's SEC chair nomination and increasing institutional adoption, marking a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin Surges Past $100,000 on Trump's SEC Nominee Announcement
Bitcoin price exceeded $100,000 for the first time on Wednesday, fueled by President-elect Trump's SEC chair nomination and increasing institutional adoption, marking a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency.
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56% Bias Score
US Protectionism vs. China's Global Investment: A Defining Moment for Globalization
Global GDP expanded dramatically due to globalization, but recent US protectionist policies, like tariffs and the CHIPS Act, threaten this progress, while China invests heavily in global infrastructure via the Belt and Road Initiative and other programs to counter this trend.
US Protectionism vs. China's Global Investment: A Defining Moment for Globalization
Global GDP expanded dramatically due to globalization, but recent US protectionist policies, like tariffs and the CHIPS Act, threaten this progress, while China invests heavily in global infrastructure via the Belt and Road Initiative and other programs to counter this trend.
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48% Bias Score
US Sanctions on Chinese Semiconductor Firms to Have Limited Impact, Experts Say
The United States expanded export restrictions to 140 Chinese companies, impacting its semiconductor industry; however, Chinese firms and industry groups responded that the impact would be limited and that it would instead accelerate Chinas self-reliance.
US Sanctions on Chinese Semiconductor Firms to Have Limited Impact, Experts Say
The United States expanded export restrictions to 140 Chinese companies, impacting its semiconductor industry; however, Chinese firms and industry groups responded that the impact would be limited and that it would instead accelerate Chinas self-reliance.
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40% Bias Score
New UN Group Launches to Promote Global AI Cooperation
On Tuesday, a new UN group, co-chaired by China and Zambia and joined by over 80 countries, launched to promote global cooperation in building artificial intelligence capacity, aiming for fair and inclusive AI development worldwide.
New UN Group Launches to Promote Global AI Cooperation
On Tuesday, a new UN group, co-chaired by China and Zambia and joined by over 80 countries, launched to promote global cooperation in building artificial intelligence capacity, aiming for fair and inclusive AI development worldwide.
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40% Bias Score
China's Development Aid to the Global South: A New Model
China's development assistance to the Global South prioritizes recipient country ownership, mutual benefit, and capacity building, contrasting with traditional North-South aid; this approach fosters self-reliance, economic growth, and job creation, while facing challenges in project selection and re...
China's Development Aid to the Global South: A New Model
China's development assistance to the Global South prioritizes recipient country ownership, mutual benefit, and capacity building, contrasting with traditional North-South aid; this approach fosters self-reliance, economic growth, and job creation, while facing challenges in project selection and re...
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48% Bias Score
Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Fanconi Anemia
A Spanish-led team successfully used gene therapy to treat Fanconi anemia in nine children, achieving significant improvements and offering a safer alternative to bone marrow transplants.
Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Fanconi Anemia
A Spanish-led team successfully used gene therapy to treat Fanconi anemia in nine children, achieving significant improvements and offering a safer alternative to bone marrow transplants.
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16% Bias Score
NATO Faces Internal Divisions Amid US Push for Increased Defense Spending
NATO, facing internal divisions and financial constraints among its European members, debates its future direction amid the US push for increased defense spending and its role in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly concerning the Ukraine conflict.
NATO Faces Internal Divisions Amid US Push for Increased Defense Spending
NATO, facing internal divisions and financial constraints among its European members, debates its future direction amid the US push for increased defense spending and its role in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly concerning the Ukraine conflict.
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60% Bias Score
Yamal Orchestrates Barcelona's 5-1 Victory Over Mallorca
Lamine Yamal, a 17-year-old FC Barcelona winger, orchestrated their 5-1 victory over Mallorca on Tuesday, creating three goals and initiating another, despite not scoring himself; Barcelona has won all 16 matches where he started.
Yamal Orchestrates Barcelona's 5-1 Victory Over Mallorca
Lamine Yamal, a 17-year-old FC Barcelona winger, orchestrated their 5-1 victory over Mallorca on Tuesday, creating three goals and initiating another, despite not scoring himself; Barcelona has won all 16 matches where he started.
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48% Bias Score
B'Tselem Report Details Systematic Abuse of Palestinians in Hebron
B'Tselem, an Israeli human rights group, released a report detailing systematic abuse of Palestinians by Israeli soldiers in Hebron, based on over 20 testimonies from May-August 2024, alleging physical and sexual abuse; the report also highlights the killing of at least 44,000 Palestinians since Ham...
B'Tselem Report Details Systematic Abuse of Palestinians in Hebron
B'Tselem, an Israeli human rights group, released a report detailing systematic abuse of Palestinians by Israeli soldiers in Hebron, based on over 20 testimonies from May-August 2024, alleging physical and sexual abuse; the report also highlights the killing of at least 44,000 Palestinians since Ham...
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52% Bias Score
Bitcoin Breaches $US100,000 Amidst Pro-Crypto US Regulatory Shift
Bitcoin has hit a record high of over $US100,000 following the US President-elect's nomination of a crypto advocate to lead the SEC, fueled by a 40% price surge in four weeks and significant industry political spending during the election.
Bitcoin Breaches $US100,000 Amidst Pro-Crypto US Regulatory Shift
Bitcoin has hit a record high of over $US100,000 following the US President-elect's nomination of a crypto advocate to lead the SEC, fueled by a 40% price surge in four weeks and significant industry political spending during the election.
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56% Bias Score
Hebei Leads China in Renewable Energy with 100GW Wind and Solar Capacity
Hebei province in North China achieved a major milestone in its green transformation on November 30th, 2023, when its installed wind and solar power capacity surpassed 100 gigawatts, exceeding 60 percent of its total power capacity, marking a significant shift away from coal-based energy.
Hebei Leads China in Renewable Energy with 100GW Wind and Solar Capacity
Hebei province in North China achieved a major milestone in its green transformation on November 30th, 2023, when its installed wind and solar power capacity surpassed 100 gigawatts, exceeding 60 percent of its total power capacity, marking a significant shift away from coal-based energy.
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48% Bias Score
Syria Conflict Reignites Turkey-Russia Tensions
Renewed clashes between Syrian regime forces and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebels have heightened tensions between Turkey and Russia, who hold conflicting views on a resolution, with Turkey advocating for political negotiations involving the Syrian regime and Russia demanding an end to HTS attacks.
Syria Conflict Reignites Turkey-Russia Tensions
Renewed clashes between Syrian regime forces and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebels have heightened tensions between Turkey and Russia, who hold conflicting views on a resolution, with Turkey advocating for political negotiations involving the Syrian regime and Russia demanding an end to HTS attacks.
Progress
48% Bias Score