March 2025
April 2025
RBA Overhaul: New Committee to Set Interest Rates
The Reserve Bank of Australia is implementing a major restructuring, starting this week, shifting interest rate decisions to a nine-member monetary policy committee, aiming for greater transparency and public engagement. This includes publishing aggregate vote tallies and increasing public appearanc...
RBA Overhaul: New Committee to Set Interest Rates
The Reserve Bank of Australia is implementing a major restructuring, starting this week, shifting interest rate decisions to a nine-member monetary policy committee, aiming for greater transparency and public engagement. This includes publishing aggregate vote tallies and increasing public appearanc...
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44% Bias Score
Widespread Abuse and Neglect in Australian Disability Group Homes
A Herald investigation exposes widespread abuse and neglect in Australian disability group homes, supported by evidence of serious injuries, unsanitary conditions, and delayed medical treatment; a 78% increase in complaints to 29,000 accusations highlights the systemic failures within the National D...
Widespread Abuse and Neglect in Australian Disability Group Homes
A Herald investigation exposes widespread abuse and neglect in Australian disability group homes, supported by evidence of serious injuries, unsanitary conditions, and delayed medical treatment; a 78% increase in complaints to 29,000 accusations highlights the systemic failures within the National D...
Progress
60% Bias Score
WiseTech CEO Accused of Quid Pro Quo Relationship with Employee
Caroline Heidemann accuses WiseTech Global's Richard White of providing her with a visa and financial support in exchange for sex, leading to a Federal Court claim alleging economic dependency and unlawful conduct; White denies the allegations.
WiseTech CEO Accused of Quid Pro Quo Relationship with Employee
Caroline Heidemann accuses WiseTech Global's Richard White of providing her with a visa and financial support in exchange for sex, leading to a Federal Court claim alleging economic dependency and unlawful conduct; White denies the allegations.
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44% Bias Score
New Group Advocates for War Zone Contractors' Health
The Association of War Zone Contractors (AOWC), formed this week, aims to support civilian contractors who faced similar health issues to veterans in Iraq and Afghanistan, including those from burn pit exposure, advocating for better access to care and compensation.
New Group Advocates for War Zone Contractors' Health
The Association of War Zone Contractors (AOWC), formed this week, aims to support civilian contractors who faced similar health issues to veterans in Iraq and Afghanistan, including those from burn pit exposure, advocating for better access to care and compensation.
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52% Bias Score
Zelenskyy-Trump Oval Office Meeting Highlights US Foreign Policy Divisions
During a March 2, 2025, "Face the Nation" interview, Rep. Mike Turner discussed a failed Oval Office meeting between President Trump, Vice President Pence, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, intended to finalize a minerals deal but disrupted by a dispute over US security guarantees for Ukraine, jeop...
Zelenskyy-Trump Oval Office Meeting Highlights US Foreign Policy Divisions
During a March 2, 2025, "Face the Nation" interview, Rep. Mike Turner discussed a failed Oval Office meeting between President Trump, Vice President Pence, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, intended to finalize a minerals deal but disrupted by a dispute over US security guarantees for Ukraine, jeop...
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48% Bias Score
Treasury Creates "Affordability Czar" to Combat High Prices
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the creation of an "affordability czar" and council to address high prices and low consumer confidence in the U.S., blaming the previous administration's policies for four years of "disastrous" economic conditions, while aiming to reduce prices through dere...
Treasury Creates "Affordability Czar" to Combat High Prices
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the creation of an "affordability czar" and council to address high prices and low consumer confidence in the U.S., blaming the previous administration's policies for four years of "disastrous" economic conditions, while aiming to reduce prices through dere...
Progress
56% Bias Score
US Stocks Rebound After Week of Declines
US stocks rallied on Friday, with the S&P 500 rising 1.6 percent, mitigating February's losses to make it the worst month since December, after a week of declines due to weaker-than-expected economic reports and tariff concerns; however, weak consumer spending persists, raising recessionary concerns...
US Stocks Rebound After Week of Declines
US stocks rallied on Friday, with the S&P 500 rising 1.6 percent, mitigating February's losses to make it the worst month since December, after a week of declines due to weaker-than-expected economic reports and tariff concerns; however, weak consumer spending persists, raising recessionary concerns...
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40% Bias Score
Chinese Companies Expand Global Footprint Amidst Uncertainties
Following the Spring Festival, Chinese companies expanded globally, with Jiangsu-based enterprises exporting steel and canned goods, while the CCPIT organized eight groups of entrepreneurs visiting eight countries, resulting in 33 cooperation agreements, demonstrating a strong desire for internation...
Chinese Companies Expand Global Footprint Amidst Uncertainties
Following the Spring Festival, Chinese companies expanded globally, with Jiangsu-based enterprises exporting steel and canned goods, while the CCPIT organized eight groups of entrepreneurs visiting eight countries, resulting in 33 cooperation agreements, demonstrating a strong desire for internation...
Progress
56% Bias Score
UK Proposes European Coalition to Secure Ukraine Peace Deal
Following a strained Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, Sir Keir Starmer proposed a European coalition to bolster a Ukraine peace deal, with the UK pledging ground troops and air support; this comes alongside a £1.6bn UK export finance deal for 5,000 more air defense missiles for Ukraine and a pledge to incre...
UK Proposes European Coalition to Secure Ukraine Peace Deal
Following a strained Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, Sir Keir Starmer proposed a European coalition to bolster a Ukraine peace deal, with the UK pledging ground troops and air support; this comes alongside a £1.6bn UK export finance deal for 5,000 more air defense missiles for Ukraine and a pledge to incre...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs on Canadian Imports Expected to Harm Both Economies
President Trump's 25% tariff on Canadian imports, effective March 4th, is expected to cause job losses and reduced prosperity in both countries, according to Canadian Ambassador Bob Rae, who argues that increased trade barriers will slow economic activity and harm both nations. The tariffs stem from...
Trump's Tariffs on Canadian Imports Expected to Harm Both Economies
President Trump's 25% tariff on Canadian imports, effective March 4th, is expected to cause job losses and reduced prosperity in both countries, according to Canadian Ambassador Bob Rae, who argues that increased trade barriers will slow economic activity and harm both nations. The tariffs stem from...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Government Shutdown Looms as Republicans Divided on Funding
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accused Republicans of ending bipartisan talks to fund the government before the March 14 deadline, while Speaker Mike Johnson seeks a "clean" continuing resolution facing opposition from some Republicans, including Rep. Tony Gonzales and Rep. Don Bacon, who opp...
Government Shutdown Looms as Republicans Divided on Funding
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accused Republicans of ending bipartisan talks to fund the government before the March 14 deadline, while Speaker Mike Johnson seeks a "clean" continuing resolution facing opposition from some Republicans, including Rep. Tony Gonzales and Rep. Don Bacon, who opp...
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48% Bias Score
Healey Blames Biden's Communication, Late Withdrawal for Democratic Loss
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey criticized former President Joe Biden's communication skills and late withdrawal from the presidential race, stating it hampered the Democratic Party's performance and disadvantaged Kamala Harris's campaign, leading to Donald Trump's victory.
Healey Blames Biden's Communication, Late Withdrawal for Democratic Loss
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey criticized former President Joe Biden's communication skills and late withdrawal from the presidential race, stating it hampered the Democratic Party's performance and disadvantaged Kamala Harris's campaign, leading to Donald Trump's victory.
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44% Bias Score