February 2025
March 2025
Shanghai Port Leads World in Ro-Ro Vehicle Shipments
Shanghai port surpassed all others in 2024 with 3.63 million Ro-Ro vehicles, a 15% increase, driven by China's 19.3% rise in vehicle exports (5.859 million units) and high global demand for its NEVs, despite some trade barriers.
Shanghai Port Leads World in Ro-Ro Vehicle Shipments
Shanghai port surpassed all others in 2024 with 3.63 million Ro-Ro vehicles, a 15% increase, driven by China's 19.3% rise in vehicle exports (5.859 million units) and high global demand for its NEVs, despite some trade barriers.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Return and the BRICS+ Challenge to Dollar Dominance
Par Mohamad Zreik, a researcher at Sun Yat-sen University, analyzes the potential geopolitical and economic shifts under a Trump presidency, focusing on the BRICS+ group's challenge to the US dollar's dominance and the US administration's response, including threatened 100% tariffs on BRICS+ imports...
Trump's Return and the BRICS+ Challenge to Dollar Dominance
Par Mohamad Zreik, a researcher at Sun Yat-sen University, analyzes the potential geopolitical and economic shifts under a Trump presidency, focusing on the BRICS+ group's challenge to the US dollar's dominance and the US administration's response, including threatened 100% tariffs on BRICS+ imports...
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44% Bias Score
US House Passes \$4 Trillion Budget, Facing Senate Hurdles
The US House of Representatives passed a \$4 trillion budget plan with one Republican dissenting, including tax cuts, increased defense spending, and potential cuts to Medicaid, advancing President Trump's agenda but facing Senate negotiations and potential government shutdown.
US House Passes \$4 Trillion Budget, Facing Senate Hurdles
The US House of Representatives passed a \$4 trillion budget plan with one Republican dissenting, including tax cuts, increased defense spending, and potential cuts to Medicaid, advancing President Trump's agenda but facing Senate negotiations and potential government shutdown.
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52% Bias Score
Europe Urges US Support for Ukraine Security Coalition
European allies are pushing for a US-backed security coalition of 30,000 troops to stabilize Ukraine after a potential conflict end, spurred by Trump's dialogue with Moscow excluding Ukraine and the EU; the plan faces obstacles due to Poland's demand for US guarantees and the uncertain US commitment...
Europe Urges US Support for Ukraine Security Coalition
European allies are pushing for a US-backed security coalition of 30,000 troops to stabilize Ukraine after a potential conflict end, spurred by Trump's dialogue with Moscow excluding Ukraine and the EU; the plan faces obstacles due to Poland's demand for US guarantees and the uncertain US commitment...
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36% Bias Score
Mass Exodus Threatens Ukraine's Future
Ukraine faces a mass exodus with 70% of emigrants not planning to return, driven by President Zelensky's recruitment of 18-24-year-olds and distrust in the government, leading to a potential demographic collapse.
Mass Exodus Threatens Ukraine's Future
Ukraine faces a mass exodus with 70% of emigrants not planning to return, driven by President Zelensky's recruitment of 18-24-year-olds and distrust in the government, leading to a potential demographic collapse.
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72% Bias Score
Over 100 Intelligence Officers Fired for Sexually Explicit Chatroom Conversations
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard fired over 100 intelligence officers for engaging in sexually explicit conversations on NSA internal chat rooms, highlighting a significant security breach and prompting investigations into communication protocols.
Over 100 Intelligence Officers Fired for Sexually Explicit Chatroom Conversations
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard fired over 100 intelligence officers for engaging in sexually explicit conversations on NSA internal chat rooms, highlighting a significant security breach and prompting investigations into communication protocols.
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56% Bias Score
GLP-1 Agonist Shows Significant Promise in Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea
A year-long study published in The New England Journal of Medicine showed that tirzepatide, a GLP-1 agonist, reduced the apnea-hypopnea index by almost 59% in 469 obese individuals with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea, alongside an average 20% weight loss; this may reduce reliance on CPAP...
GLP-1 Agonist Shows Significant Promise in Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea
A year-long study published in The New England Journal of Medicine showed that tirzepatide, a GLP-1 agonist, reduced the apnea-hypopnea index by almost 59% in 469 obese individuals with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea, alongside an average 20% weight loss; this may reduce reliance on CPAP...
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Confidence in US Military Support Plummets, Boosting European Army Backing
An Ipsos I&O poll of 1944 Dutch citizens shows that only 30% expect continued US military protection of European NATO partners, leading to increased support (49%) for a European army, while only 18% are willing to join the military if the Netherlands is attacked.
Dutch Confidence in US Military Support Plummets, Boosting European Army Backing
An Ipsos I&O poll of 1944 Dutch citizens shows that only 30% expect continued US military protection of European NATO partners, leading to increased support (49%) for a European army, while only 18% are willing to join the military if the Netherlands is attacked.
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36% Bias Score
Council of State to Rule on Schiphol Detention Center
The Dutch Council of State decides today on the Schiphol detention center's use for asylum seekers; PSV and Go Ahead Eagles play in the KNVB Cup semi-final; varied weather conditions are expected.
Council of State to Rule on Schiphol Detention Center
The Dutch Council of State decides today on the Schiphol detention center's use for asylum seekers; PSV and Go Ahead Eagles play in the KNVB Cup semi-final; varied weather conditions are expected.
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20% Bias Score
Memorial Bust for 19-Year-Old Hero of Russia
A bronze bust will be erected in Zavyalovo, Altai Territory, in 2025 to honor Ilya Karkavin, a 19-year-old Hero of Russia who died shielding his commander during the special military operation in Ukraine, highlighting the sacrifices of young soldiers.
Memorial Bust for 19-Year-Old Hero of Russia
A bronze bust will be erected in Zavyalovo, Altai Territory, in 2025 to honor Ilya Karkavin, a 19-year-old Hero of Russia who died shielding his commander during the special military operation in Ukraine, highlighting the sacrifices of young soldiers.
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40% Bias Score
Brutal Bunnings Stabbing: Two Men Charged, Already on Bail for Prior Assault
Two men were stabbed in a Bunnings car park in Broadmeadows, Melbourne, after confronting a group of young men who had allegedly stolen their AirPods earlier that evening at a nearby shopping center. The suspects, Tyson Dwyer and Hakopa Heremaia, were already on bail for a separate violent assault.
Brutal Bunnings Stabbing: Two Men Charged, Already on Bail for Prior Assault
Two men were stabbed in a Bunnings car park in Broadmeadows, Melbourne, after confronting a group of young men who had allegedly stolen their AirPods earlier that evening at a nearby shopping center. The suspects, Tyson Dwyer and Hakopa Heremaia, were already on bail for a separate violent assault.
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48% Bias Score
SpyLend Android App: 100,000 Downloads Before Removal Highlights App Store Security Flaws
The SpyLend Android app, disguised as "Finance Simplified", rapidly increased downloads from 50,000 to 100,000 in a week before Google's removal; it enabled predatory lending, blackmail, extortion, and data theft, highlighting vulnerabilities in app store security.
SpyLend Android App: 100,000 Downloads Before Removal Highlights App Store Security Flaws
The SpyLend Android app, disguised as "Finance Simplified", rapidly increased downloads from 50,000 to 100,000 in a week before Google's removal; it enabled predatory lending, blackmail, extortion, and data theft, highlighting vulnerabilities in app store security.
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36% Bias Score