December 2024
January 2025
China Unveils 10 Trillion Yuan Debt Relief Package
China launched a 10 trillion yuan debt-relief package on November 8th to address 14.3 trillion yuan in local government hidden liabilities, aiming to reduce them to 2.3 trillion yuan by 2028 through special bonds and relaxed restrictions on special-purpose bonds, marking a shift towards proactive de...
China Unveils 10 Trillion Yuan Debt Relief Package
China launched a 10 trillion yuan debt-relief package on November 8th to address 14.3 trillion yuan in local government hidden liabilities, aiming to reduce them to 2.3 trillion yuan by 2028 through special bonds and relaxed restrictions on special-purpose bonds, marking a shift towards proactive de...
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48% Bias Score
Macao's "One Country, Two Systems" Implementation: 25 Years of Stability and Legal Evolution
Since 1999, Macao has enacted over 400 laws, including those prioritizing national security, fostering stability and prosperity under the "one country, two systems" framework. The judicial system transitioned from Portuguese to primarily local judges proficient in both Chinese and Portuguese, reflec...
Macao's "One Country, Two Systems" Implementation: 25 Years of Stability and Legal Evolution
Since 1999, Macao has enacted over 400 laws, including those prioritizing national security, fostering stability and prosperity under the "one country, two systems" framework. The judicial system transitioned from Portuguese to primarily local judges proficient in both Chinese and Portuguese, reflec...
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44% Bias Score
G20 Pledges Increased Climate Finance, but Funding Gap Remains
The 2024 G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro resulted in a pledge to triple annual climate finance to $300 billion by 2035, falling short of the estimated $1.3 trillion needed for effective climate action; this agreement highlights the global commitment to sustainable development while emphasizing the need...
G20 Pledges Increased Climate Finance, but Funding Gap Remains
The 2024 G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro resulted in a pledge to triple annual climate finance to $300 billion by 2035, falling short of the estimated $1.3 trillion needed for effective climate action; this agreement highlights the global commitment to sustainable development while emphasizing the need...
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48% Bias Score
CEO Murder Highlights Public Anger at Predatory Health Insurance Practices
The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson sparked public glee rather than horror, highlighting widespread anger towards the company's predatory practices and the broader issue of corporate greed harming vulnerable populations. The alleged murderer, Luigi Mangione, has garnered sympathy.
CEO Murder Highlights Public Anger at Predatory Health Insurance Practices
The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson sparked public glee rather than horror, highlighting widespread anger towards the company's predatory practices and the broader issue of corporate greed harming vulnerable populations. The alleged murderer, Luigi Mangione, has garnered sympathy.
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56% Bias Score
China Launches Unprecedented 10-Trillion-Yuan Debt Management Initiative
China launched a 10-trillion-yuan debt management initiative to resolve local government hidden liabilities, aiming to reduce the total from 14.3 trillion yuan to 2.3 trillion yuan by 2028 through special bonds, relaxed restrictions on special-purpose bonds, and continued repayment of existing debts...
China Launches Unprecedented 10-Trillion-Yuan Debt Management Initiative
China launched a 10-trillion-yuan debt management initiative to resolve local government hidden liabilities, aiming to reduce the total from 14.3 trillion yuan to 2.3 trillion yuan by 2028 through special bonds, relaxed restrictions on special-purpose bonds, and continued repayment of existing debts...
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48% Bias Score
"Tesla Faces Lawsuit Over Fatal Autopilot Crash, Case Moved to Federal Court"
"The family of Genesis Mendoza-Martinez, who died in a 2023 Tesla Autopilot crash, is suing Tesla for fraudulent misrepresentation, alleging that misleading marketing of the Autopilot system contributed to the fatal collision. The case, initially in state court, has been moved to federal court, incr...
"Tesla Faces Lawsuit Over Fatal Autopilot Crash, Case Moved to Federal Court"
"The family of Genesis Mendoza-Martinez, who died in a 2023 Tesla Autopilot crash, is suing Tesla for fraudulent misrepresentation, alleging that misleading marketing of the Autopilot system contributed to the fatal collision. The case, initially in state court, has been moved to federal court, incr...
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44% Bias Score
Notre-Dame Reopens After Extensive Restoration
On Sunday, Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral reopened to the public after a five-year, eight-month restoration following a 2019 fire, showcasing a blend of ancient craftsmanship and modern technology, including a digital model by Autodesk and a virtual tour.
Notre-Dame Reopens After Extensive Restoration
On Sunday, Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral reopened to the public after a five-year, eight-month restoration following a 2019 fire, showcasing a blend of ancient craftsmanship and modern technology, including a digital model by Autodesk and a virtual tour.
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36% Bias Score
US Solar Tariffs to Hike Costs, Squeeze Profits
The US plans to impose anti-dumping tariffs of up to 271% on solar products from four Southeast Asian countries, potentially raising costs for US companies, impacting Southeast Asian exports, and prompting Chinese solar companies to seek new production sites, despite US efforts to boost domestic pro...
US Solar Tariffs to Hike Costs, Squeeze Profits
The US plans to impose anti-dumping tariffs of up to 271% on solar products from four Southeast Asian countries, potentially raising costs for US companies, impacting Southeast Asian exports, and prompting Chinese solar companies to seek new production sites, despite US efforts to boost domestic pro...
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40% Bias Score
"China Pledges Economic Cooperation Amidst Rising Global Protectionism"
"Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledged increased international economic cooperation and domestic stimulus to counter rising global protectionism, during a meeting in Beijing with heads of 10 major international economic organizations on Monday."
"China Pledges Economic Cooperation Amidst Rising Global Protectionism"
"Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledged increased international economic cooperation and domestic stimulus to counter rising global protectionism, during a meeting in Beijing with heads of 10 major international economic organizations on Monday."
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44% Bias Score
Macao's "One Country, Two Systems" Success: Legal Reforms and National Security
Macao's 25 years under "one country, two systems" have seen over 400 laws enacted, including national security legislation and electoral reforms, leading to increased national security education participation (from 18,000 to 61,000) and a shift towards a locally-dominated judiciary reflecting a bala...
Macao's "One Country, Two Systems" Success: Legal Reforms and National Security
Macao's 25 years under "one country, two systems" have seen over 400 laws enacted, including national security legislation and electoral reforms, leading to increased national security education participation (from 18,000 to 61,000) and a shift towards a locally-dominated judiciary reflecting a bala...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Wenchuan Earthquake: A Decade of Reconstruction and Recovery
The 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, China's deadliest in a century, killed over 69,000 and left millions homeless; however, a massive government-led reconstruction effort, funded by the central government and nationwide donations, rebuilt infrastructure and homes within three years, resulting in a triplin...
Wenchuan Earthquake: A Decade of Reconstruction and Recovery
The 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, China's deadliest in a century, killed over 69,000 and left millions homeless; however, a massive government-led reconstruction effort, funded by the central government and nationwide donations, rebuilt infrastructure and homes within three years, resulting in a triplin...
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52% Bias Score
UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Suspect Arrested
26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione was arrested in Pennsylvania for the premeditated murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City on Wednesday, possessing a ghost gun and a document outlining his motives.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Suspect Arrested
26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione was arrested in Pennsylvania for the premeditated murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City on Wednesday, possessing a ghost gun and a document outlining his motives.
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32% Bias Score