February 2025
March 2025
Caught by the Tides": A Cinematic Reflection of China's Transformation
Jia Zhang-ke's "Caught by the Tides" uses footage spanning two decades to trace the life of Qiao Qiao (Zhao Tao) against the backdrop of China's transformation from a post-Mao era to a globalized society impacted by the pandemic, revealing a new monoculture's emergence.
Caught by the Tides": A Cinematic Reflection of China's Transformation
Jia Zhang-ke's "Caught by the Tides" uses footage spanning two decades to trace the life of Qiao Qiao (Zhao Tao) against the backdrop of China's transformation from a post-Mao era to a globalized society impacted by the pandemic, revealing a new monoculture's emergence.
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44% Bias Score
Industrial Manufacturing's Slow but Insightful AI Adoption
Despite a head start from Industry 4.0, only 16% of industrial manufacturing businesses have integrated AI, compared to 25% across all industries; however, their experience offers valuable lessons for other sectors navigating AI adoption challenges, emphasizing data quality, system integration, and ...
Industrial Manufacturing's Slow but Insightful AI Adoption
Despite a head start from Industry 4.0, only 16% of industrial manufacturing businesses have integrated AI, compared to 25% across all industries; however, their experience offers valuable lessons for other sectors navigating AI adoption challenges, emphasizing data quality, system integration, and ...
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28% Bias Score
China-Swiss Biomedical Investment Exchange Yields Three New Agreements
Three new investment agreements were signed between Chinese and Swiss companies at a Beijing exchange celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations, focusing on life sciences and biomedicine, with over 80 companies participating and 82 one-on-one fundraising meetings arranged.
China-Swiss Biomedical Investment Exchange Yields Three New Agreements
Three new investment agreements were signed between Chinese and Swiss companies at a Beijing exchange celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations, focusing on life sciences and biomedicine, with over 80 companies participating and 82 one-on-one fundraising meetings arranged.
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40% Bias Score
Texas Legislature Considers Weakening Anti-SLAPP Law Due to Lack of Rule 12(b)(6) Equivalent
The Texas Legislature is considering bills to weaken the state's anti-SLAPP law (TCPA), based on inaccurate data; the real problem is the lack of a Rule 12(b)(6) equivalent, leading to TCPA overuse. Bills SB336, HB 2459, and HB 2988 fail to address the underlying issue.
Texas Legislature Considers Weakening Anti-SLAPP Law Due to Lack of Rule 12(b)(6) Equivalent
The Texas Legislature is considering bills to weaken the state's anti-SLAPP law (TCPA), based on inaccurate data; the real problem is the lack of a Rule 12(b)(6) equivalent, leading to TCPA overuse. Bills SB336, HB 2459, and HB 2988 fail to address the underlying issue.
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52% Bias Score
Japan's Economy Shows Moderate Recovery Amid US Tariff Concerns
Japan's February economic report indicates moderate recovery, with strong Asian exports offset by weak consumer spending and concerns over US tariffs that could severely impact the auto sector, representing roughly one-third of exports to the US in 2024.
Japan's Economy Shows Moderate Recovery Amid US Tariff Concerns
Japan's February economic report indicates moderate recovery, with strong Asian exports offset by weak consumer spending and concerns over US tariffs that could severely impact the auto sector, representing roughly one-third of exports to the US in 2024.
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32% Bias Score
Legendary Penguins Broadcaster Mike Lange Dies at 76
Legendary Pittsburgh Penguins broadcaster Mike Lange died at age 76 in his Pittsburgh home on Wednesday; the team released a statement praising his 46-year career marked by five Stanley Cups and iconic catchphrases.
Legendary Penguins Broadcaster Mike Lange Dies at 76
Legendary Pittsburgh Penguins broadcaster Mike Lange died at age 76 in his Pittsburgh home on Wednesday; the team released a statement praising his 46-year career marked by five Stanley Cups and iconic catchphrases.
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28% Bias Score
Russian 2S19 Msta-S Howitzers Eliminate Enemy Targets in Kherson
Footage from the Russian Ministry of Defense shows 2S19 Msta-S self-propelled howitzers of the 18th Combined Arms Army effectively destroying enemy armored vehicles, artillery, ammunition depots, and UAV control points across the Dnieper River in Kherson Oblast using reconnaissance drones to locate ...
Russian 2S19 Msta-S Howitzers Eliminate Enemy Targets in Kherson
Footage from the Russian Ministry of Defense shows 2S19 Msta-S self-propelled howitzers of the 18th Combined Arms Army effectively destroying enemy armored vehicles, artillery, ammunition depots, and UAV control points across the Dnieper River in Kherson Oblast using reconnaissance drones to locate ...
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60% Bias Score
Australia's \$2.4 Billion Bailout of Whyalla Steelworks and Rex Raises Concerns
The Australian government pledged \$2.4 billion to rescue the financially troubled Whyalla steelworks and Rex airline before the election, prompting concerns about preferential treatment for politically connected, poorly managed businesses, despite the questionable corporate governance of both.
Australia's \$2.4 Billion Bailout of Whyalla Steelworks and Rex Raises Concerns
The Australian government pledged \$2.4 billion to rescue the financially troubled Whyalla steelworks and Rex airline before the election, prompting concerns about preferential treatment for politically connected, poorly managed businesses, despite the questionable corporate governance of both.
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56% Bias Score
Malawi to Strengthen Economic Ties with China
Malawi's president reaffirmed his country's commitment to expanding cooperation with China, focusing on economic partnerships and infrastructure development, while China's new ambassador pledged increased investment and cultural exchange, highlighting existing projects such as the Parliament Buildin...
Malawi to Strengthen Economic Ties with China
Malawi's president reaffirmed his country's commitment to expanding cooperation with China, focusing on economic partnerships and infrastructure development, while China's new ambassador pledged increased investment and cultural exchange, highlighting existing projects such as the Parliament Buildin...
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44% Bias Score
Victoria to Reform Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws
Victoria's parliament will consider reforms to its voluntary assisted dying (VAD) framework, including allowing doctors to initiate VAD conversations, reducing required medical assessments, extending the eligibility timeframe to 12 months, and removing the citizenship requirement, after a coroner re...
Victoria to Reform Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws
Victoria's parliament will consider reforms to its voluntary assisted dying (VAD) framework, including allowing doctors to initiate VAD conversations, reducing required medical assessments, extending the eligibility timeframe to 12 months, and removing the citizenship requirement, after a coroner re...
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48% Bias Score
Delta Offers $30,000 to Passengers After Toronto Plane Crash
A Delta subsidiary plane crashed at Toronto's Pearson Airport on Monday, injuring passengers who are each being offered $30,000 by the airline. The cause is unknown but passengers described being sideways and upside down; all 80 passengers evacuated with no fatalities, despite the plane catching fir...
Delta Offers $30,000 to Passengers After Toronto Plane Crash
A Delta subsidiary plane crashed at Toronto's Pearson Airport on Monday, injuring passengers who are each being offered $30,000 by the airline. The cause is unknown but passengers described being sideways and upside down; all 80 passengers evacuated with no fatalities, despite the plane catching fir...
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24% Bias Score
PG&E's Record Profits Amidst Soaring Utility Bills Spark California Outrage
California senators sharply criticized the CPUC for approving six PG&E rate hikes in the past year, resulting in a 56% increase over three years, while PG&E reported record profits of $2.4 billion in 2024 and $2.2 billion in 2023, sparking a political debate about utility affordability.
PG&E's Record Profits Amidst Soaring Utility Bills Spark California Outrage
California senators sharply criticized the CPUC for approving six PG&E rate hikes in the past year, resulting in a 56% increase over three years, while PG&E reported record profits of $2.4 billion in 2024 and $2.2 billion in 2023, sparking a political debate about utility affordability.
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52% Bias Score