December 2024
January 2025
China Supports International Drone Trade, Opposes Non-Peaceful Use
China announced its support for international trade and cooperation in the civil drone sector while firmly opposing the illegal use of civil drones for non-peaceful purposes, stating that it strictly controls the export of all dual-use items, including drones, in accordance with laws and regulations...
China Supports International Drone Trade, Opposes Non-Peaceful Use
China announced its support for international trade and cooperation in the civil drone sector while firmly opposing the illegal use of civil drones for non-peaceful purposes, stating that it strictly controls the export of all dual-use items, including drones, in accordance with laws and regulations...
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40% Bias Score
China's Private Sector Confident Amidst Government Support
Leading Chinese entrepreneurs expressed strong confidence in navigating economic challenges and seizing opportunities, citing recently implemented government policies designed to bolster the private sector, focusing on innovation and technological advancement in key industries like digital technolog...
China's Private Sector Confident Amidst Government Support
Leading Chinese entrepreneurs expressed strong confidence in navigating economic challenges and seizing opportunities, citing recently implemented government policies designed to bolster the private sector, focusing on innovation and technological advancement in key industries like digital technolog...
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44% Bias Score
"South Korea's Credit Rating Remains Stable Despite Political Turmoil"
"Three major global credit rating agencies—Moody's, Fitch, and S&P—maintained South Korea's stable credit rating despite the recent political turmoil, including a short-lived martial law declaration and an upcoming impeachment vote, citing the country's strong government systems and proactive commun...
"South Korea's Credit Rating Remains Stable Despite Political Turmoil"
"Three major global credit rating agencies—Moody's, Fitch, and S&P—maintained South Korea's stable credit rating despite the recent political turmoil, including a short-lived martial law declaration and an upcoming impeachment vote, citing the country's strong government systems and proactive commun...
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40% Bias Score
North Carolina Lawsuit Challenges Governor-Elect's Power
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and Governor-elect Josh Stein filed a lawsuit challenging a new law that limits the governor-elect's power to appoint the State Highway Patrol commander, arguing it violates the state constitution by granting the current commander, Col. Freddy Johnson, a five-year ...
North Carolina Lawsuit Challenges Governor-Elect's Power
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and Governor-elect Josh Stein filed a lawsuit challenging a new law that limits the governor-elect's power to appoint the State Highway Patrol commander, arguing it violates the state constitution by granting the current commander, Col. Freddy Johnson, a five-year ...
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44% Bias Score
Lawmakers Demand Briefings on Mysterious Drone Sightings
Following numerous reports of large drones over New Jersey and New York, lawmakers are demanding briefings from federal agencies, while the White House downplays security risks; officials claim the drones are manned aircraft, yet investigations continue amid public concern.
Lawmakers Demand Briefings on Mysterious Drone Sightings
Following numerous reports of large drones over New Jersey and New York, lawmakers are demanding briefings from federal agencies, while the White House downplays security risks; officials claim the drones are manned aircraft, yet investigations continue amid public concern.
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48% Bias Score
"Breaking the Stigma" Special Showcases Mental Health Resources
CBS News New York's "Breaking the Stigma" special highlights mental health resources and personal stories to combat stigma during the holiday season, featuring interviews with Drew Carey and others, and promoting helplines like the 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline.
"Breaking the Stigma" Special Showcases Mental Health Resources
CBS News New York's "Breaking the Stigma" special highlights mental health resources and personal stories to combat stigma during the holiday season, featuring interviews with Drew Carey and others, and promoting helplines like the 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline.
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32% Bias Score
"China's FMCG Sector Shows Slow Growth, but Optimism Remains for 2025"
"China's FMCG sector experienced slow growth in the first three quarters of 2024 (0.8 percent), but October showed improvement thanks to government stimulus. Experts predict low single-digit growth in 2025, driven by continued economic support and adapting to changing consumer behavior."
"China's FMCG Sector Shows Slow Growth, but Optimism Remains for 2025"
"China's FMCG sector experienced slow growth in the first three quarters of 2024 (0.8 percent), but October showed improvement thanks to government stimulus. Experts predict low single-digit growth in 2025, driven by continued economic support and adapting to changing consumer behavior."
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28% Bias Score
Bank of Japan Postpones Interest Rate Decision Until 2025
The Bank of Japan is likely to keep interest rates unchanged next week, delaying a decision until January or March to assess global risks and wage growth, despite some board members favoring a December rate hike; the Tankan survey showed stronger than expected business sentiment.
Bank of Japan Postpones Interest Rate Decision Until 2025
The Bank of Japan is likely to keep interest rates unchanged next week, delaying a decision until January or March to assess global risks and wage growth, despite some board members favoring a December rate hike; the Tankan survey showed stronger than expected business sentiment.
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24% Bias Score
Divorce Jeopardizes Retirement Savings for Mid-Life Women
A recent divorce significantly impacted 48-year-old Rowan Childs' finances, forcing her to borrow over $100,000 from her 401(k) to retain her home and maintain her daughter's schooling, illustrating the widespread financial insecurity faced by women in their 40s and 50s.
Divorce Jeopardizes Retirement Savings for Mid-Life Women
A recent divorce significantly impacted 48-year-old Rowan Childs' finances, forcing her to borrow over $100,000 from her 401(k) to retain her home and maintain her daughter's schooling, illustrating the widespread financial insecurity faced by women in their 40s and 50s.
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36% Bias Score
Missouri Man Freed From Syrian Prison After Seven Months
Travis Timmerman, a 29-year-old from Urbana, Missouri, was unexpectedly released from a Syrian prison after seven months of captivity following a self-described pilgrimage to Damascus; his family, initially unaware of his location, hailed his return as a "Christmas miracle".
Missouri Man Freed From Syrian Prison After Seven Months
Travis Timmerman, a 29-year-old from Urbana, Missouri, was unexpectedly released from a Syrian prison after seven months of captivity following a self-described pilgrimage to Damascus; his family, initially unaware of his location, hailed his return as a "Christmas miracle".
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44% Bias Score
North Carolina Lawsuit Challenges Restrictions on Governor's Appointment Power
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and Gov.-elect Josh Stein filed a lawsuit challenging a new law that limits the governor's power to appoint the State Highway Patrol commander, potentially keeping the current commander, Col. Freddy Johnson, in place until June 2030 and impacting the governor's ability...
North Carolina Lawsuit Challenges Restrictions on Governor's Appointment Power
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and Gov.-elect Josh Stein filed a lawsuit challenging a new law that limits the governor's power to appoint the State Highway Patrol commander, potentially keeping the current commander, Col. Freddy Johnson, in place until June 2030 and impacting the governor's ability...
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44% Bias Score
French 2025 Salary Increases: 1.32% Average Masks Two-Tiered System
A Groupe Alpha study reveals a 1.32% average salary increase in France for 2025, but this masks a two-tiered system; companies offering base salary increases average 2.33%, while 42.6% provide only bonuses, impacting purchasing power differently across employee groups.
French 2025 Salary Increases: 1.32% Average Masks Two-Tiered System
A Groupe Alpha study reveals a 1.32% average salary increase in France for 2025, but this masks a two-tiered system; companies offering base salary increases average 2.33%, while 42.6% provide only bonuses, impacting purchasing power differently across employee groups.
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44% Bias Score