January 2025
February 2025
Kennedy's Controversial Patent Seizure Plan Faces Senate Scrutiny
President Trump's nominee for HHS Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is facing Senate confirmation hearings amid controversy over his reported openness to seizing drug patents to control prices—a policy that experts warn could severely damage the U.S. biotech industry and broader economy.
Kennedy's Controversial Patent Seizure Plan Faces Senate Scrutiny
President Trump's nominee for HHS Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is facing Senate confirmation hearings amid controversy over his reported openness to seizing drug patents to control prices—a policy that experts warn could severely damage the U.S. biotech industry and broader economy.
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60% Bias Score
Wang Xing Kidnapping Causes Sharp Drop in Chinese Tourism to Thailand
News of actor Wang Xing's rescue from a Thai human trafficking ring caused a 15.6% drop in Chinese tourist bookings to Thailand from January 13-20, impacting other Southeast Asian countries as well, while boosting tourism to Australia, the UAE, and South Korea.
Wang Xing Kidnapping Causes Sharp Drop in Chinese Tourism to Thailand
News of actor Wang Xing's rescue from a Thai human trafficking ring caused a 15.6% drop in Chinese tourist bookings to Thailand from January 13-20, impacting other Southeast Asian countries as well, while boosting tourism to Australia, the UAE, and South Korea.
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44% Bias Score
Influencer Granted Bail After Allegedly Drugging Daughter
A 34-year-old Queensland mother, a social media influencer, was granted bail after being charged with drugging her one-year-old daughter with non-prescribed carbamazepine between August 6 and October 15, 2024, to gain online followers and donations; the child underwent two brain surgeries.
Influencer Granted Bail After Allegedly Drugging Daughter
A 34-year-old Queensland mother, a social media influencer, was granted bail after being charged with drugging her one-year-old daughter with non-prescribed carbamazepine between August 6 and October 15, 2024, to gain online followers and donations; the child underwent two brain surgeries.
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40% Bias Score
ISS Astronaut Return Delayed Due to Starliner Issues
Due to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore's return from the ISS, initially scheduled for February, was delayed until late March, using SpaceX's Crew-9 mission instead, sparking political controversy.
ISS Astronaut Return Delayed Due to Starliner Issues
Due to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore's return from the ISS, initially scheduled for February, was delayed until late March, using SpaceX's Crew-9 mission instead, sparking political controversy.
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12% Bias Score
South Tyrol Catholic Church Addresses Sexual Abuse Scandal
Bishop Ivo Muser of Bolzano-Bressanone apologized for the sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church of South Tyrol, acknowledging failures in investigation and prevention; an investigation confirmed at least 67 cases (59 against minors) between 1964 and 2024 by 29 priests, leading to the implement...
South Tyrol Catholic Church Addresses Sexual Abuse Scandal
Bishop Ivo Muser of Bolzano-Bressanone apologized for the sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church of South Tyrol, acknowledging failures in investigation and prevention; an investigation confirmed at least 67 cases (59 against minors) between 1964 and 2024 by 29 priests, leading to the implement...
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40% Bias Score
Karabatic's Late Goal Secures France's Hard-Fought Victory Over Egypt
France defeated Egypt 33-32 in a handball match featuring a late game-winning goal by Nikola Karabatic, despite Egypt's strong comeback led by Hesham's 8 goals and a late-game red card for Karabatic.
Karabatic's Late Goal Secures France's Hard-Fought Victory Over Egypt
France defeated Egypt 33-32 in a handball match featuring a late game-winning goal by Nikola Karabatic, despite Egypt's strong comeback led by Hesham's 8 goals and a late-game red card for Karabatic.
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40% Bias Score
Nextracker Q3 Beat Sends Shares Soaring
Nextracker reported better-than-expected fiscal Q3 2025 results, exceeding revenue and EPS estimates, leading to a 16% stock surge; management raised full-year guidance on the back of a record backlog exceeding $4.5 billion.
Nextracker Q3 Beat Sends Shares Soaring
Nextracker reported better-than-expected fiscal Q3 2025 results, exceeding revenue and EPS estimates, leading to a 16% stock surge; management raised full-year guidance on the back of a record backlog exceeding $4.5 billion.
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48% Bias Score
Indian Equities in Correction: Foreign Exodus, Domestic Influx
Foreign investors are pulling out of Indian equities due to economic slowdown concerns, causing a market correction that some analysts see as healthy, while domestic investors continue to invest heavily.
Indian Equities in Correction: Foreign Exodus, Domestic Influx
Foreign investors are pulling out of Indian equities due to economic slowdown concerns, causing a market correction that some analysts see as healthy, while domestic investors continue to invest heavily.
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52% Bias Score
Australia's Inflation Plunges, Rate Cut Expected
Australia's inflation rate fell to 2.4 percent annually in the December 2024 quarter, lower than expected, driven by government subsidies and easing prices; this significantly increases the likelihood of a Reserve Bank interest rate cut in February.
Australia's Inflation Plunges, Rate Cut Expected
Australia's inflation rate fell to 2.4 percent annually in the December 2024 quarter, lower than expected, driven by government subsidies and easing prices; this significantly increases the likelihood of a Reserve Bank interest rate cut in February.
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24% Bias Score
Taiwan to Assess Aid for Semiconductor Industry Amid Trump's Tariff Threat
Taiwan's government will assess the need for aid to its semiconductor industry following President Trump's announcement of planned tariffs on imported chips, pharmaceuticals, and steel; Taiwan's trade surplus with the US hit a record $111.4 billion in 2024.
Taiwan to Assess Aid for Semiconductor Industry Amid Trump's Tariff Threat
Taiwan's government will assess the need for aid to its semiconductor industry following President Trump's announcement of planned tariffs on imported chips, pharmaceuticals, and steel; Taiwan's trade surplus with the US hit a record $111.4 billion in 2024.
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44% Bias Score
EU Seeks "Big Bang" Investment in Space to Counter US and China
European Commissioner Kubilius urges a significant increase in EU space funding to counter lagging investment compared to the US and China, emphasizing the need for a more integrated and ambitious approach to maintain Europe's competitiveness in space.
EU Seeks "Big Bang" Investment in Space to Counter US and China
European Commissioner Kubilius urges a significant increase in EU space funding to counter lagging investment compared to the US and China, emphasizing the need for a more integrated and ambitious approach to maintain Europe's competitiveness in space.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Tariffs, Forces Colombia to Accept Deportation of 201 Migrants
President Trump threatened Colombia with 25 percent tariffs, prompting Colombia to accept the deportation of 201 Colombians on Colombian planes following an initial attempt using U.S. military aircraft that involved allegations of mistreatment; this action highlights the differing approaches of Trum...
Trump Threatens Tariffs, Forces Colombia to Accept Deportation of 201 Migrants
President Trump threatened Colombia with 25 percent tariffs, prompting Colombia to accept the deportation of 201 Colombians on Colombian planes following an initial attempt using U.S. military aircraft that involved allegations of mistreatment; this action highlights the differing approaches of Trum...
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44% Bias Score