December 2024
January 2025
China's Winter Tourism Booms, Driven by Olympics and Growing Demand
Fueled by the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and colder weather, China's winter tourism is booming, with bookings for winter sports surging since late October, reaching an estimated \$164.5 billion by 2027 and \$212 billion by 2030.
China's Winter Tourism Booms, Driven by Olympics and Growing Demand
Fueled by the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and colder weather, China's winter tourism is booming, with bookings for winter sports surging since late October, reaching an estimated \$164.5 billion by 2027 and \$212 billion by 2030.
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24% Bias Score
Israel's Governance Crisis: A "Thin Constitution" Project Seeks Solutions
A conference at Hebrew University discussed the growing imbalance of power in Israel's government, focusing on creating a minimal constitution to address the lack of inter-party trust and ensure smooth governance amidst deep societal divisions.
Israel's Governance Crisis: A "Thin Constitution" Project Seeks Solutions
A conference at Hebrew University discussed the growing imbalance of power in Israel's government, focusing on creating a minimal constitution to address the lack of inter-party trust and ensure smooth governance amidst deep societal divisions.
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48% Bias Score
China's Belt and Road Initiative and Green Transition to Boost Global Development
UN Resident Coordinator to China Siddharth Chatterjee lauded China's Belt and Road Initiative's positive impact on African infrastructure and its commitment to a green transition, predicting continued strong economic growth and significant contributions to global sustainable development goals.
China's Belt and Road Initiative and Green Transition to Boost Global Development
UN Resident Coordinator to China Siddharth Chatterjee lauded China's Belt and Road Initiative's positive impact on African infrastructure and its commitment to a green transition, predicting continued strong economic growth and significant contributions to global sustainable development goals.
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48% Bias Score
Ivory Coast's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Strategy
One year before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, defending champion Ivory Coast, led by Coach Emerse Faé, is preparing for a challenging tournament, focusing on team versatility, mental fortitude, and the integration of players from the CHAN tournament.
Ivory Coast's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Strategy
One year before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, defending champion Ivory Coast, led by Coach Emerse Faé, is preparing for a challenging tournament, focusing on team versatility, mental fortitude, and the integration of players from the CHAN tournament.
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20% Bias Score
UK Economy Stagnates: Zero Growth in Q3 2024
Revised UK economic figures show zero growth between July and September 2024, down from an initial estimate of 0.1%, prompting concerns about the government's economic strategy and impacting business and consumer confidence.
UK Economy Stagnates: Zero Growth in Q3 2024
Revised UK economic figures show zero growth between July and September 2024, down from an initial estimate of 0.1%, prompting concerns about the government's economic strategy and impacting business and consumer confidence.
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56% Bias Score
Melbourne Underworld Figure Gunned Down in \$3 Million Debt Dispute
Mahmoud Karam, 60, was fatally shot Friday night in Melbourne, Australia, in a suspected ambush linked to a \$3 million debt; two suspects are in custody, and the alleged mastermind fled to Dubai.
Melbourne Underworld Figure Gunned Down in \$3 Million Debt Dispute
Mahmoud Karam, 60, was fatally shot Friday night in Melbourne, Australia, in a suspected ambush linked to a \$3 million debt; two suspects are in custody, and the alleged mastermind fled to Dubai.
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40% Bias Score
Israeli Generosity Surges 69% Amidst Ongoing Conflicts
A survey reveals a 69% increase in Israelis' willingness to contribute to society following the October 7 attacks and ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, driven by psychological and social needs for meaning, empathy, and active participation during times of crisis.
Israeli Generosity Surges 69% Amidst Ongoing Conflicts
A survey reveals a 69% increase in Israelis' willingness to contribute to society following the October 7 attacks and ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, driven by psychological and social needs for meaning, empathy, and active participation during times of crisis.
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44% Bias Score
Panzhihua Boosts Agricultural Output and Farmer Incomes Through Specialty Agriculture
Panzhihua, a city in southwestern Sichuan province, China, is rapidly developing its specialty agriculture to increase farmer incomes by at least 7 percent year-on-year, achieving an agricultural output value of 14.276 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2024, through building a "4+1" modern...
Panzhihua Boosts Agricultural Output and Farmer Incomes Through Specialty Agriculture
Panzhihua, a city in southwestern Sichuan province, China, is rapidly developing its specialty agriculture to increase farmer incomes by at least 7 percent year-on-year, achieving an agricultural output value of 14.276 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2024, through building a "4+1" modern...
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60% Bias Score
Cameroon Wins 1988 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco
The 1988 Africa Cup of Nations, held in Morocco from March 13-27, saw Cameroon win its second title after defeating Nigeria 1-0 in the final match played at Casablanca's Mohammed V Stadium; the tournament involved eight teams playing in Casablanca and Rabat.
Cameroon Wins 1988 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco
The 1988 Africa Cup of Nations, held in Morocco from March 13-27, saw Cameroon win its second title after defeating Nigeria 1-0 in the final match played at Casablanca's Mohammed V Stadium; the tournament involved eight teams playing in Casablanca and Rabat.
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60% Bias Score
Child Injured by Falling Drones at Orlando Holiday Show
A 7-year-old boy was hospitalized in Orlando, Florida, on December 21st after being hit by falling drones during a permitted holiday drone show; the city canceled a second show due to technical difficulties, and the FAA is investigating.
Child Injured by Falling Drones at Orlando Holiday Show
A 7-year-old boy was hospitalized in Orlando, Florida, on December 21st after being hit by falling drones during a permitted holiday drone show; the city canceled a second show due to technical difficulties, and the FAA is investigating.
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36% Bias Score
German Sparkling Wine Market Shows Growth Amidst Cocktail Trend
The German sparkling wine market is growing, with a 0.6 percent increase in sales in 2024, driven by a surge in popularity of sparkling wine cocktails and a rising demand for high-quality alcohol-free options, particularly noticeable during the holiday season.
German Sparkling Wine Market Shows Growth Amidst Cocktail Trend
The German sparkling wine market is growing, with a 0.6 percent increase in sales in 2024, driven by a surge in popularity of sparkling wine cocktails and a rising demand for high-quality alcohol-free options, particularly noticeable during the holiday season.
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32% Bias Score
Battin Poised to Lead Victorian Liberals After Internal Party Struggle
Victorian Liberal MP Brad Battin is set to become the party's new leader after a series of internal conflicts, replacing John Pesutto following a defamation case and internal disputes; a leadership vote is scheduled for Friday, January 26th.
Battin Poised to Lead Victorian Liberals After Internal Party Struggle
Victorian Liberal MP Brad Battin is set to become the party's new leader after a series of internal conflicts, replacing John Pesutto following a defamation case and internal disputes; a leadership vote is scheduled for Friday, January 26th.
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52% Bias Score