December 2024
January 2025
South Korea Posts Sixth Consecutive Current Account Surplus
South Korea reported a US$9.78 billion current account surplus in October, its sixth consecutive month, exceeding the previous month's US$10.94 billion surplus and driven by strong semiconductor and car exports; the accumulated surplus for the first ten months reached US$74.24 billion, more than tri...
South Korea Posts Sixth Consecutive Current Account Surplus
South Korea reported a US$9.78 billion current account surplus in October, its sixth consecutive month, exceeding the previous month's US$10.94 billion surplus and driven by strong semiconductor and car exports; the accumulated surplus for the first ten months reached US$74.24 billion, more than tri...
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36% Bias Score
Judge Rejects Boeing Plea Deal Over DEI Concerns
A federal judge in Texas rejected Boeing's plea deal to resolve criminal charges related to misleading regulators about the 737 Max jetliner, citing concerns about the deal's diversity, inclusion, and equity policies, creating uncertainty about future criminal prosecution for Boeing.
Judge Rejects Boeing Plea Deal Over DEI Concerns
A federal judge in Texas rejected Boeing's plea deal to resolve criminal charges related to misleading regulators about the 737 Max jetliner, citing concerns about the deal's diversity, inclusion, and equity policies, creating uncertainty about future criminal prosecution for Boeing.
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36% Bias Score
UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot; Ammunition Bears Message Echoing Insurer Tactics
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot; the ammunition contained the words "deny," "defend," and "depose," echoing the industry phrase "delay, deny, defend," used to describe tactics to avoid paying claims, sparking outrage over health insurance practices.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot; Ammunition Bears Message Echoing Insurer Tactics
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot; the ammunition contained the words "deny," "defend," and "depose," echoing the industry phrase "delay, deny, defend," used to describe tactics to avoid paying claims, sparking outrage over health insurance practices.
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56% Bias Score
OPEC+ Postpones Oil Production Increase Amid Weak Demand
Eight OPEC+ members delayed planned oil production increases until April 1, 2025, due to weaker-than-expected demand and increased production from non-member countries, potentially keeping oil prices stagnant and benefiting consumers with lower gas prices.
OPEC+ Postpones Oil Production Increase Amid Weak Demand
Eight OPEC+ members delayed planned oil production increases until April 1, 2025, due to weaker-than-expected demand and increased production from non-member countries, potentially keeping oil prices stagnant and benefiting consumers with lower gas prices.
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36% Bias Score
Former Officials Urge Senate Review of Gabbard's Nomination for National Intelligence Director
Nearly 100 former US diplomats and intelligence officials urged Senate leaders to review government files on Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, citing concerns about her past actions and statements that contradict US policy and could compromise nati...
Former Officials Urge Senate Review of Gabbard's Nomination for National Intelligence Director
Nearly 100 former US diplomats and intelligence officials urged Senate leaders to review government files on Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, citing concerns about her past actions and statements that contradict US policy and could compromise nati...
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40% Bias Score
South Korea's Ruling Party Calls for Suspension of President's Powers
South Korea's ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon called for suspending President Yoon Suk Yeol's powers after claiming credible evidence of Yoon attempting to use the military to arrest political opponents under martial law, reversing his prior opposition to impeachment efforts.
South Korea's Ruling Party Calls for Suspension of President's Powers
South Korea's ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon called for suspending President Yoon Suk Yeol's powers after claiming credible evidence of Yoon attempting to use the military to arrest political opponents under martial law, reversing his prior opposition to impeachment efforts.
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40% Bias Score
EPA Doubles Penalties, Makes First Climate Crime Arrest in 2024 Report
The EPA's 2024 report details a significant increase in enforcement actions, resulting in $1.7 billion in penalties, over 225 million pounds of pollution reduction, and the first-ever arrest for a climate change-related crime, despite anticipated regulatory rollbacks under the incoming Trump adminis...
EPA Doubles Penalties, Makes First Climate Crime Arrest in 2024 Report
The EPA's 2024 report details a significant increase in enforcement actions, resulting in $1.7 billion in penalties, over 225 million pounds of pollution reduction, and the first-ever arrest for a climate change-related crime, despite anticipated regulatory rollbacks under the incoming Trump adminis...
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48% Bias Score
"Data Center Boom: Economic Benefits Clash with Community Concerns in Virginia and Oregon"
"Rapid growth of data centers in the US is creating economic opportunities but also causing resident backlash due to environmental and social concerns, as seen in Virginia and Oregon, where projects brought economic benefits alongside ethical questions and community pushback."
"Data Center Boom: Economic Benefits Clash with Community Concerns in Virginia and Oregon"
"Rapid growth of data centers in the US is creating economic opportunities but also causing resident backlash due to environmental and social concerns, as seen in Virginia and Oregon, where projects brought economic benefits alongside ethical questions and community pushback."
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40% Bias Score
Heritage Foundation Launches $1 Million Campaign to Support Hegseth's Defense Nomination
The Heritage Foundation is launching a $1 million campaign to support Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense, facing opposition from some Republican senators due to concerns regarding his past behavior and views. The campaign will target senators' constituents, reflecting the influence of...
Heritage Foundation Launches $1 Million Campaign to Support Hegseth's Defense Nomination
The Heritage Foundation is launching a $1 million campaign to support Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense, facing opposition from some Republican senators due to concerns regarding his past behavior and views. The campaign will target senators' constituents, reflecting the influence of...
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60% Bias Score
58 Human Cases of H5N1 Avian Influenza Confirmed in the U.S., Raising Concerns of Mutation
The U.S. is experiencing an H5N1 avian influenza outbreak with 58 confirmed human cases primarily linked to contact with infected cattle; there's no evidence of human-to-human transmission, but concerns exist regarding potential mutation and the upcoming flu season.
58 Human Cases of H5N1 Avian Influenza Confirmed in the U.S., Raising Concerns of Mutation
The U.S. is experiencing an H5N1 avian influenza outbreak with 58 confirmed human cases primarily linked to contact with infected cattle; there's no evidence of human-to-human transmission, but concerns exist regarding potential mutation and the upcoming flu season.
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40% Bias Score
"Syria Conflict: Israel Faces Dilemma as Assad's Grip Weakens"
"Amidst escalating conflicts in Syria, Israel faces a dilemma between supporting or opposing President Bashar al-Assad, holding two meetings to address the situation while raising its army alert level. Israel has been actively involved in the Syrian civil war since its beginning, covertly supporting...
"Syria Conflict: Israel Faces Dilemma as Assad's Grip Weakens"
"Amidst escalating conflicts in Syria, Israel faces a dilemma between supporting or opposing President Bashar al-Assad, holding two meetings to address the situation while raising its army alert level. Israel has been actively involved in the Syrian civil war since its beginning, covertly supporting...
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56% Bias Score
US Life Expectancy to Rise Minimally, Lagging Behind Other Nations
US life expectancy is projected to increase minimally to 80.4 years by 2050, lagging behind other high-income nations due to rising obesity, drug overdose deaths, and other health risks; this will drop the US to 66th globally in life expectancy rankings from 49th in 2022.
US Life Expectancy to Rise Minimally, Lagging Behind Other Nations
US life expectancy is projected to increase minimally to 80.4 years by 2050, lagging behind other high-income nations due to rising obesity, drug overdose deaths, and other health risks; this will drop the US to 66th globally in life expectancy rankings from 49th in 2022.
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56% Bias Score