January 2025
February 2025
Utah Bans Collective Bargaining for Public Sector Workers
Utah lawmakers passed a bill banning collective bargaining for all public sector workers, making it one of the most restrictive states for public sector unions; Republicans say it allows direct employer-employee communication while opponents say it weakens teachers' unions and hurts worker safety.
Utah Bans Collective Bargaining for Public Sector Workers
Utah lawmakers passed a bill banning collective bargaining for all public sector workers, making it one of the most restrictive states for public sector unions; Republicans say it allows direct employer-employee communication while opponents say it weakens teachers' unions and hurts worker safety.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Hegseth's $50,000 Settlement and Senate Confirmation
Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, paid $50,000 to settle a 2017 sexual assault claim in Monterey, California, which he denies; despite this and other accusations, his Senate confirmation is moving forward after a 51-49 vote.
Hegseth's $50,000 Settlement and Senate Confirmation
Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, paid $50,000 to settle a 2017 sexual assault claim in Monterey, California, which he denies; despite this and other accusations, his Senate confirmation is moving forward after a 51-49 vote.
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44% Bias Score
Aschaffenburg Stabbing Sparks Debate on Deportations and Mental Healthcare
A 28-year-old Afghan man, known to authorities for violence and mental health issues, stabbed and killed a 2-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man in Aschaffenburg, Germany, prompting political debate about deportation and mental health policies.
Aschaffenburg Stabbing Sparks Debate on Deportations and Mental Healthcare
A 28-year-old Afghan man, known to authorities for violence and mental health issues, stabbed and killed a 2-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man in Aschaffenburg, Germany, prompting political debate about deportation and mental health policies.
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48% Bias Score
Supreme Court Lifts Injunction, Reinstates Corporate Transparency Act Reporting
The U.S. Supreme Court lifted a nationwide injunction blocking the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act's beneficial ownership reporting requirements on January 23, 2025, allowing the Treasury Department to resume enforcement pending further appeals of the law's constitutionality.
Supreme Court Lifts Injunction, Reinstates Corporate Transparency Act Reporting
The U.S. Supreme Court lifted a nationwide injunction blocking the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act's beneficial ownership reporting requirements on January 23, 2025, allowing the Treasury Department to resume enforcement pending further appeals of the law's constitutionality.
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36% Bias Score
China's Fukushima Water Tests Reveal No Immediate Abnormalities, but Opposition to Discharge Remains
Following Japan's release of treated Fukushima water, China conducted independent tests detecting no immediate abnormalities in hazardous elements; however, China maintains its opposition to the discharge, demanding long-term safety verification and effective measures to ensure seafood quality.
China's Fukushima Water Tests Reveal No Immediate Abnormalities, but Opposition to Discharge Remains
Following Japan's release of treated Fukushima water, China conducted independent tests detecting no immediate abnormalities in hazardous elements; however, China maintains its opposition to the discharge, demanding long-term safety verification and effective measures to ensure seafood quality.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Biden Blocks US Steel Sale to Japan
President Biden blocked the sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel, citing long-standing opposition; this decision impacts US-Japan trade and the US steel industry.
Biden Blocks US Steel Sale to Japan
President Biden blocked the sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel, citing long-standing opposition; this decision impacts US-Japan trade and the US steel industry.
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28% Bias Score
UK Explores EU Trade Deal, Weighing Standard Alignment
The UK is considering aligning with EU food and farm standards to regain frictionless access to European markets, a move Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says wouldn't break government red lines, following positive discussions with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic in Davos.
UK Explores EU Trade Deal, Weighing Standard Alignment
The UK is considering aligning with EU food and farm standards to regain frictionless access to European markets, a move Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says wouldn't break government red lines, following positive discussions with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic in Davos.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Trump's Softened Stance on China: A Temporary Truce?
President Trump's second term shows early signs of improved US-China relations, marked by a pause on new tariffs and diplomatic overtures from China, despite potential future conflicts over trade and technology.
Trump's Softened Stance on China: A Temporary Truce?
President Trump's second term shows early signs of improved US-China relations, marked by a pause on new tariffs and diplomatic overtures from China, despite potential future conflicts over trade and technology.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Hybrid Work: Balancing Flexibility and Belonging in the Evolving Workplace
The evolving workplace is seeing a clash between corporate desires to maximize office space investments and employee preferences for flexible work arrangements, with 77% of Fortune 100 companies adopting hybrid models and 40% of U.S. job seekers prioritizing fully remote positions, forcing companies...
Hybrid Work: Balancing Flexibility and Belonging in the Evolving Workplace
The evolving workplace is seeing a clash between corporate desires to maximize office space investments and employee preferences for flexible work arrangements, with 77% of Fortune 100 companies adopting hybrid models and 40% of U.S. job seekers prioritizing fully remote positions, forcing companies...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Slovakia's Ruling Coalition Accuses Opposition of Foreign-Funded Coup Attempt
Slovakia's pro-Moscow government alleges foreign interference in upcoming pro-European protests, claiming a foreign-funded plot to destabilize the country, while the opposition dismisses these claims as a pretext to suppress dissent.
Slovakia's Ruling Coalition Accuses Opposition of Foreign-Funded Coup Attempt
Slovakia's pro-Moscow government alleges foreign interference in upcoming pro-European protests, claiming a foreign-funded plot to destabilize the country, while the opposition dismisses these claims as a pretext to suppress dissent.
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64% Bias Score
Djokovic Retires Injured, Ending Australian Open Bid
Novak Djokovic retired from his Australian Open semifinal match against Alexander Zverev due to a left thigh injury after losing the first set 7-6(5), ending his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title; Zverev will advance to the final.
Djokovic Retires Injured, Ending Australian Open Bid
Novak Djokovic retired from his Australian Open semifinal match against Alexander Zverev due to a left thigh injury after losing the first set 7-6(5), ending his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title; Zverev will advance to the final.
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40% Bias Score
ICE Raid in Newark Detains Citizens, Sparking Conflict with Sanctuary City Policy
In Newark, New Jersey, ICE agents detained undocumented immigrants and U.S. citizens, including a military veteran, during a Thursday raid; Mayor Baraka cited rights violations and ICE's failure to show a warrant, highlighting the conflict between federal immigration enforcement and local sanctuary ...
ICE Raid in Newark Detains Citizens, Sparking Conflict with Sanctuary City Policy
In Newark, New Jersey, ICE agents detained undocumented immigrants and U.S. citizens, including a military veteran, during a Thursday raid; Mayor Baraka cited rights violations and ICE's failure to show a warrant, highlighting the conflict between federal immigration enforcement and local sanctuary ...
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48% Bias Score