December 2024
January 2025
Powell Rejects Trump's Criticism, Reaffirms Fed Independence
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed President-elect Trump's past criticism, agreeing with the prestige of the position but rejecting the suggestion that it requires minimal work and emphasizing the Fed's independence from political influence.
Powell Rejects Trump's Criticism, Reaffirms Fed Independence
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed President-elect Trump's past criticism, agreeing with the prestige of the position but rejecting the suggestion that it requires minimal work and emphasizing the Fed's independence from political influence.
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36% Bias Score
Stellantis Repairs Ties with Italy, Announces New Investments
Stellantis is mending ties with Italy, aiming to secure €750-900 million in funding and announcing new production plans for hybrid and electric vehicles in Italian plants, including the 500 in Mirafiori, the Panda in Pomigliano until 2030, and the Lancia Gamma in Melfi from 2026.
Stellantis Repairs Ties with Italy, Announces New Investments
Stellantis is mending ties with Italy, aiming to secure €750-900 million in funding and announcing new production plans for hybrid and electric vehicles in Italian plants, including the 500 in Mirafiori, the Panda in Pomigliano until 2030, and the Lancia Gamma in Melfi from 2026.
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36% Bias Score
Russian Actress Faces Backlash for Pro-Ukraine Slogan
Following a performance in Los Angeles, veteran Russian actress Liya Akhedzhakova voiced the pro-Ukrainian slogan "Glory to Ukraine," which is considered a Nazi symbol in Russia. This has prompted calls for her to face legal repercussions, including being declared a foreign agent and stripped of tit...
Russian Actress Faces Backlash for Pro-Ukraine Slogan
Following a performance in Los Angeles, veteran Russian actress Liya Akhedzhakova voiced the pro-Ukrainian slogan "Glory to Ukraine," which is considered a Nazi symbol in Russia. This has prompted calls for her to face legal repercussions, including being declared a foreign agent and stripped of tit...
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76% Bias Score
China Convenes Gulf of Guinea Naval Seminar to Boost Maritime Security
China hosted a two-day seminar in Shanghai for 18 Gulf of Guinea nations to improve maritime security, focusing on cooperation between Chinese and African navies to address regional challenges and enhance global stability.
China Convenes Gulf of Guinea Naval Seminar to Boost Maritime Security
China hosted a two-day seminar in Shanghai for 18 Gulf of Guinea nations to improve maritime security, focusing on cooperation between Chinese and African navies to address regional challenges and enhance global stability.
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60% Bias Score
Ed Sheeran to Play First Major International Concert in Bhutan
Ed Sheeran will perform the first major international concert in Thimphu, Bhutan on January 24, 2025, as part of his +–=÷x Tour; tickets ranging from $10 to $100 were made available, with the cheapest already sold out.
Ed Sheeran to Play First Major International Concert in Bhutan
Ed Sheeran will perform the first major international concert in Thimphu, Bhutan on January 24, 2025, as part of his +–=÷x Tour; tickets ranging from $10 to $100 were made available, with the cheapest already sold out.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Kelly Loeffler to Lead Small Business Administration
President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Senator Kelly Loeffler to lead the Small Business Administration (SBA), citing her business experience and alignment with his political views; the nomination is subject to Senate confirmation.
Trump Nominates Kelly Loeffler to Lead Small Business Administration
President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Senator Kelly Loeffler to lead the Small Business Administration (SBA), citing her business experience and alignment with his political views; the nomination is subject to Senate confirmation.
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40% Bias Score
Low-Level Glyphosate Exposure Linked to Persistent Alzheimer's-Like Brain Changes in Mice
A study on mice revealed that low-level exposure to glyphosate, a common herbicide found in various foods, caused persistent Alzheimer's-like brain changes, raising concerns about its long-term health effects and the need for further human research.
Low-Level Glyphosate Exposure Linked to Persistent Alzheimer's-Like Brain Changes in Mice
A study on mice revealed that low-level exposure to glyphosate, a common herbicide found in various foods, caused persistent Alzheimer's-like brain changes, raising concerns about its long-term health effects and the need for further human research.
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48% Bias Score
Schumer Reelected Senate Democratic Leader Despite Minority Status
Chuck Schumer was unanimously reelected as Senate Democratic leader on Tuesday, despite the Democrats losing the Senate majority and facing a 47-53 Republican split starting January 3rd; he will lead the minority caucus, aiming for bipartisan solutions while defending Democratic values.
Schumer Reelected Senate Democratic Leader Despite Minority Status
Chuck Schumer was unanimously reelected as Senate Democratic leader on Tuesday, despite the Democrats losing the Senate majority and facing a 47-53 Republican split starting January 3rd; he will lead the minority caucus, aiming for bipartisan solutions while defending Democratic values.
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36% Bias Score
UN Conference on Two-State Solution Amidst Criticism of Bias
The UN will hold a June conference on the two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, despite criticism of its biased approach that ignores the realities on the ground and perpetuates the conflict by failing to address Palestinian incitement and corruption, while simultaneously ignoring...
UN Conference on Two-State Solution Amidst Criticism of Bias
The UN will hold a June conference on the two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, despite criticism of its biased approach that ignores the realities on the ground and perpetuates the conflict by failing to address Palestinian incitement and corruption, while simultaneously ignoring...
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60% Bias Score
China and Chile Strengthen Economic and Diplomatic Ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren Stork met in Beijing to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on trade expansion, particularly fresh fruit transshipment, and cooperation within the Belt and Road Initiative, building on their existing free trade agreem...
China and Chile Strengthen Economic and Diplomatic Ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren Stork met in Beijing to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on trade expansion, particularly fresh fruit transshipment, and cooperation within the Belt and Road Initiative, building on their existing free trade agreem...
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56% Bias Score
China and Chile Strengthen Economic and Political Ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren Stork met in Beijing on Wednesday to discuss strengthening economic and political ties, with bilateral trade exceeding \$62.5 billion in 2022 and further cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.
China and Chile Strengthen Economic and Political Ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren Stork met in Beijing on Wednesday to discuss strengthening economic and political ties, with bilateral trade exceeding \$62.5 billion in 2022 and further cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.
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56% Bias Score
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan, Dvalishvili vs. Nurmagomedov Headline Los Angeles Card
UFC 311 will be held on January 18, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, featuring title defenses by Islam Makhachev against Arman Tsarukyan and Merab Dvalishvili against Umar Nurmagomedov, along with other notable matchups.
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan, Dvalishvili vs. Nurmagomedov Headline Los Angeles Card
UFC 311 will be held on January 18, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, featuring title defenses by Islam Makhachev against Arman Tsarukyan and Merab Dvalishvili against Umar Nurmagomedov, along with other notable matchups.
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16% Bias Score