February 2025
March 2025
German Parties Clash Over Immigration Policy Ahead of Election
Two weeks before Germany's federal election, a ZDF program "Schlagabtausch" revealed sharp divisions among smaller parties over immigration policy, with clashes between those seeking radical changes and those defending existing reforms; economic and social concerns also played significant roles.
German Parties Clash Over Immigration Policy Ahead of Election
Two weeks before Germany's federal election, a ZDF program "Schlagabtausch" revealed sharp divisions among smaller parties over immigration policy, with clashes between those seeking radical changes and those defending existing reforms; economic and social concerns also played significant roles.
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64% Bias Score
Missing Plane in Alaska Spurs Frantic Search Amid Poor Weather
A Bering Air Caravan plane with ten people aboard vanished over Alaska near Nome around 4 pm local time, prompting a search hampered by severe weather; the pilot's last communication indicated entering a holding pattern.
Missing Plane in Alaska Spurs Frantic Search Amid Poor Weather
A Bering Air Caravan plane with ten people aboard vanished over Alaska near Nome around 4 pm local time, prompting a search hampered by severe weather; the pilot's last communication indicated entering a holding pattern.
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32% Bias Score
China Responds to US Tariffs with Countermeasures
In response to the US's 10 percent tariff increase on Chinese goods, China announced it would defend its interests with countermeasures including export controls on rare earth metals and adding US firms to its unreliable entity list, while simultaneously emphasizing its commitment to dialogue and fr...
China Responds to US Tariffs with Countermeasures
In response to the US's 10 percent tariff increase on Chinese goods, China announced it would defend its interests with countermeasures including export controls on rare earth metals and adding US firms to its unreliable entity list, while simultaneously emphasizing its commitment to dialogue and fr...
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40% Bias Score
China's Snow Sports Boom: From Olympics to Global Market Leader
China's snow sports participation skyrocketed from 13 million (2017-18) to 36 million (2022-23) after the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, exceeding even established markets and prompting government support for further development of the "ice and snow economy.
China's Snow Sports Boom: From Olympics to Global Market Leader
China's snow sports participation skyrocketed from 13 million (2017-18) to 36 million (2022-23) after the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, exceeding even established markets and prompting government support for further development of the "ice and snow economy.
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52% Bias Score
China's Reusable Rocket Sector Poised for Major Growth in 2024
Multiple Chinese companies, including Galactic Energy, LandSpace, and i-Space, are rapidly advancing reusable rocket technology, with several planned launches in 2024 aimed at servicing the massive demand from low Earth orbit satellite internet constellations.
China's Reusable Rocket Sector Poised for Major Growth in 2024
Multiple Chinese companies, including Galactic Energy, LandSpace, and i-Space, are rapidly advancing reusable rocket technology, with several planned launches in 2024 aimed at servicing the massive demand from low Earth orbit satellite internet constellations.
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44% Bias Score
East China Provinces Prioritize Innovation to Boost Economic Growth in 2024
East China provinces, including Jiangsu, Shandong, Anhui, and Hebei, held their first meetings of 2024 emphasizing innovation, technological advancements, and improved business environments to meet 2025 economic targets and support stable national economic development, aligning with the 2024 Central...
East China Provinces Prioritize Innovation to Boost Economic Growth in 2024
East China provinces, including Jiangsu, Shandong, Anhui, and Hebei, held their first meetings of 2024 emphasizing innovation, technological advancements, and improved business environments to meet 2025 economic targets and support stable national economic development, aligning with the 2024 Central...
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48% Bias Score
DOJ Sues Chicago, Halts Funding to Sanctuary Cities
Attorney General Pam Bondi sued Chicago and Illinois for harboring illegal aliens, halting federal funding to sanctuary cities and states that don't comply with federal law, and warned others they 'are going to be next'.
DOJ Sues Chicago, Halts Funding to Sanctuary Cities
Attorney General Pam Bondi sued Chicago and Illinois for harboring illegal aliens, halting federal funding to sanctuary cities and states that don't comply with federal law, and warned others they 'are going to be next'.
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64% Bias Score
Sanremo 2025: High Stakes Amidst Legal Uncertainty
The 2025 Sanremo Music Festival (February 11-15) faces challenges: maintaining high viewership after Amadeus's record-breaking run (15 million+ viewers in 2024), securing advertising revenue (targeting €67 million), and navigating legal issues after a court ruling deemed Rai's direct contract illegi...
Sanremo 2025: High Stakes Amidst Legal Uncertainty
The 2025 Sanremo Music Festival (February 11-15) faces challenges: maintaining high viewership after Amadeus's record-breaking run (15 million+ viewers in 2024), securing advertising revenue (targeting €67 million), and navigating legal issues after a court ruling deemed Rai's direct contract illegi...
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48% Bias Score
Soaring Crime in Israel's Arab Sector: A National Crisis
Israel's Arab sector experienced a record-high 244 deaths in 2023 and 230 in 2024 due to criminal violence, exceeding previous years significantly. The murder of a doctor this week, along with six others in 24 hours, sparked outrage and highlighted the failure of law enforcement and systemic issues.
Soaring Crime in Israel's Arab Sector: A National Crisis
Israel's Arab sector experienced a record-high 244 deaths in 2023 and 230 in 2024 due to criminal violence, exceeding previous years significantly. The murder of a doctor this week, along with six others in 24 hours, sparked outrage and highlighted the failure of law enforcement and systemic issues.
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44% Bias Score
Overturned Conviction: Ex-MP Awaits Retrial, Criticizes Prison Conditions
Former Australian Nationals MP James Hayward, convicted of child sex abuse, had his conviction quashed and is awaiting retrial; he spent 410 days in prison, criticizing conditions and seeking parliamentary reinstatement to deliver a privileged speech.
Overturned Conviction: Ex-MP Awaits Retrial, Criticizes Prison Conditions
Former Australian Nationals MP James Hayward, convicted of child sex abuse, had his conviction quashed and is awaiting retrial; he spent 410 days in prison, criticizing conditions and seeking parliamentary reinstatement to deliver a privileged speech.
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52% Bias Score
Lai Ching-te's Secessionist Remarks Draw Criticism from Taiwanese Businesses
During a Monday event in Taipei, Taiwan's leader Lai Ching-te promoted his secessionist views, despite concerns from Taiwanese businesspeople in mainland China who prioritize stable cross-Strait relations; the speech was interrupted by attendees expressing their opposition.
Lai Ching-te's Secessionist Remarks Draw Criticism from Taiwanese Businesses
During a Monday event in Taipei, Taiwan's leader Lai Ching-te promoted his secessionist views, despite concerns from Taiwanese businesspeople in mainland China who prioritize stable cross-Strait relations; the speech was interrupted by attendees expressing their opposition.
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56% Bias Score
Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Significantly Higher Mortality Rate
A study using Canadian health records found that hospital patients with cannabis use disorder died at almost three times the rate of others within five years; they were also 10 times more likely to die by suicide.
Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Significantly Higher Mortality Rate
A study using Canadian health records found that hospital patients with cannabis use disorder died at almost three times the rate of others within five years; they were also 10 times more likely to die by suicide.
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52% Bias Score