December 2024
January 2025
China's High-Level Technological Opening-Up: A Strategy for Modernization
President Xi Jinping advocates for high-level technological opening-up as crucial for China's modernization, citing increased international collaboration in research, the establishment of numerous global technology initiatives and partnerships, and the resulting economic growth, while acknowledging ...
China's High-Level Technological Opening-Up: A Strategy for Modernization
President Xi Jinping advocates for high-level technological opening-up as crucial for China's modernization, citing increased international collaboration in research, the establishment of numerous global technology initiatives and partnerships, and the resulting economic growth, while acknowledging ...
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32% Bias Score
China's Marathon Boom: Economic Impact and Global Potential
In 2023, China hosted 245 marathons, attracting over 1 million participants and generating substantial economic benefits for host cities, reflecting a broader societal shift towards health and national development goals.
China's Marathon Boom: Economic Impact and Global Potential
In 2023, China hosted 245 marathons, attracting over 1 million participants and generating substantial economic benefits for host cities, reflecting a broader societal shift towards health and national development goals.
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52% Bias Score
SDF Rejects Immediate Integration into New Syrian Army
After the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), controlling one-third of Syria, refused immediate integration into Syria's new army, requesting negotiations amid concerns about Turkey's hostility and the potential for ISIS resurgence.
SDF Rejects Immediate Integration into New Syrian Army
After the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), controlling one-third of Syria, refused immediate integration into Syria's new army, requesting negotiations amid concerns about Turkey's hostility and the potential for ISIS resurgence.
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48% Bias Score
U.S. Homelessness Rises 18% in 2024 Amidst Housing Crisis and Natural Disasters
A new report reveals an 18% increase in U.S. homelessness in 2024, impacting over 771,000 people, with families experiencing the largest surge (39%), while veterans saw an 8% decrease; the rise is linked to the affordable housing crisis, inflation, natural disasters, and immigration.
U.S. Homelessness Rises 18% in 2024 Amidst Housing Crisis and Natural Disasters
A new report reveals an 18% increase in U.S. homelessness in 2024, impacting over 771,000 people, with families experiencing the largest surge (39%), while veterans saw an 8% decrease; the rise is linked to the affordable housing crisis, inflation, natural disasters, and immigration.
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24% Bias Score
23 States Sue Over School Pronoun Policies, Citing First Amendment Rights
Attorney General Alan Wilson of South Carolina is leading 23 states in a lawsuit against Ohio school districts' policies mandating the use of students' preferred pronouns, arguing that it violates students' First Amendment free speech rights.
23 States Sue Over School Pronoun Policies, Citing First Amendment Rights
Attorney General Alan Wilson of South Carolina is leading 23 states in a lawsuit against Ohio school districts' policies mandating the use of students' preferred pronouns, arguing that it violates students' First Amendment free speech rights.
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72% Bias Score
Trump Seeks Delay in TikTok Ban, Pursuing Political Resolution
President-elect Trump asked the Supreme Court to delay the January 19, 2025, TikTok ban, allowing his incoming administration to seek a political solution, while the court considers the case's merits starting January 10th.
Trump Seeks Delay in TikTok Ban, Pursuing Political Resolution
President-elect Trump asked the Supreme Court to delay the January 19, 2025, TikTok ban, allowing his incoming administration to seek a political solution, while the court considers the case's merits starting January 10th.
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48% Bias Score
College Mental Health: Navigating Challenges, Seizing Opportunities in 2025
Colleges face mental health challenges in 2025, yet opportunities abound due to the post-pandemic generation's needs, societal recognition of the benefits of college mental health services, exemptions from some DEI bans, and increased investments from university administrators.
College Mental Health: Navigating Challenges, Seizing Opportunities in 2025
Colleges face mental health challenges in 2025, yet opportunities abound due to the post-pandemic generation's needs, societal recognition of the benefits of college mental health services, exemptions from some DEI bans, and increased investments from university administrators.
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40% Bias Score
IRS Finalizes DeFi Broker Reporting Regulations
Final IRS regulations, effective January 1, 2025, classify DeFi trading front-end services as brokers, requiring them to report transaction information similar to traditional non-custodial brokers; this decision targets easily identifiable entities and may expand based on future data analysis.
IRS Finalizes DeFi Broker Reporting Regulations
Final IRS regulations, effective January 1, 2025, classify DeFi trading front-end services as brokers, requiring them to report transaction information similar to traditional non-custodial brokers; this decision targets easily identifiable entities and may expand based on future data analysis.
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52% Bias Score
U.S. Homelessness Rises 18% in 2024
The 2024 HUD report reveals a significant 18% increase in U.S. homelessness, reaching over 770,000 individuals, primarily due to a rise in asylum seekers, insufficient affordable housing, and natural disasters; however, veteran homelessness saw an 8% decrease.
U.S. Homelessness Rises 18% in 2024
The 2024 HUD report reveals a significant 18% increase in U.S. homelessness, reaching over 770,000 individuals, primarily due to a rise in asylum seekers, insufficient affordable housing, and natural disasters; however, veteran homelessness saw an 8% decrease.
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60% Bias Score
Argentine Officer Arrested in Venezuela, Further Straining Relations
An Argentine military officer was arrested in Venezuela on December 8th and charged with terrorism, escalating tensions between the two countries, which already severed diplomatic relations in August. Five Venezuelan opposition activists are sheltering in the Argentine embassy in Caracas, facing pre...
Argentine Officer Arrested in Venezuela, Further Straining Relations
An Argentine military officer was arrested in Venezuela on December 8th and charged with terrorism, escalating tensions between the two countries, which already severed diplomatic relations in August. Five Venezuelan opposition activists are sheltering in the Argentine embassy in Caracas, facing pre...
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60% Bias Score
Georgia Judge Rules Lawmakers Can Subpoena DA Fani Willis
A Georgia judge ruled that state lawmakers can subpoena Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who plans to appeal, regarding alleged misconduct in the Trump prosecution; this follows an appeals court decision removing Willis from the case due to an "appearance of impropriety".
Georgia Judge Rules Lawmakers Can Subpoena DA Fani Willis
A Georgia judge ruled that state lawmakers can subpoena Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who plans to appeal, regarding alleged misconduct in the Trump prosecution; this follows an appeals court decision removing Willis from the case due to an "appearance of impropriety".
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48% Bias Score
Surge in Mass Attacks in China Highlights Economic and Social Tensions
Mass attacks in China surged in 2024, with 19 incidents causing 63 deaths and 166 injuries, driven by economic hardship, limited avenues for redress, and increased societal pressure.
Surge in Mass Attacks in China Highlights Economic and Social Tensions
Mass attacks in China surged in 2024, with 19 incidents causing 63 deaths and 166 injuries, driven by economic hardship, limited avenues for redress, and increased societal pressure.
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28% Bias Score