March 2025
April 2025
Google's Android Apps Track Users Without Consent, Study Finds
A Trinity College Dublin study found that Google's pre-installed Android apps collect user data, including cookies and Android IDs, without consent, starting immediately upon device activation, even when apps remain unopened; the researchers state that no opt-out exists.
Google's Android Apps Track Users Without Consent, Study Finds
A Trinity College Dublin study found that Google's pre-installed Android apps collect user data, including cookies and Android IDs, without consent, starting immediately upon device activation, even when apps remain unopened; the researchers state that no opt-out exists.
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48% Bias Score
China Unveils Coordinated Plan to Boost Private Sector Financing
China's top financial regulators convened a symposium on Friday to discuss boosting private enterprises' development, pledging increased loan support, government-backed investments in innovation, and improved access to capital markets, aiming to strengthen the private sector's role in technological ...
China Unveils Coordinated Plan to Boost Private Sector Financing
China's top financial regulators convened a symposium on Friday to discuss boosting private enterprises' development, pledging increased loan support, government-backed investments in innovation, and improved access to capital markets, aiming to strengthen the private sector's role in technological ...
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36% Bias Score
EU Asylum Applications Fall 11 Percent in 2024, But Remain Above 1 Million
The EU received 1,014,420 asylum applications in 2024, an 11 percent decrease from 2023 but still exceeding 1 million for the second year running; Germany received the most applications, while high rejection rates and a large backlog highlight processing challenges.
EU Asylum Applications Fall 11 Percent in 2024, But Remain Above 1 Million
The EU received 1,014,420 asylum applications in 2024, an 11 percent decrease from 2023 but still exceeding 1 million for the second year running; Germany received the most applications, while high rejection rates and a large backlog highlight processing challenges.
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56% Bias Score
China Imposes New Tariffs on US Farm Goods, Expands Entity List
China announced retaliatory tariffs up to 15% on US farm goods, including chicken, pork, and soybeans, starting March 10th, and added 10 US firms to its unreliable entities list, escalating trade tensions after the US raised tariffs on Chinese products.
China Imposes New Tariffs on US Farm Goods, Expands Entity List
China announced retaliatory tariffs up to 15% on US farm goods, including chicken, pork, and soybeans, starting March 10th, and added 10 US firms to its unreliable entities list, escalating trade tensions after the US raised tariffs on Chinese products.
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36% Bias Score
Trump-Zelensky Rift: Irreparable Damage to US-Ukraine Relations?
Following a contentious White House meeting on February 28, retired US diplomat Chas Freeman assesses the relationship between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky as irreparably damaged due to a clash of narratives, emotional tension, and Trump's call for Ukrainian elections, potentially influenced ...
Trump-Zelensky Rift: Irreparable Damage to US-Ukraine Relations?
Following a contentious White House meeting on February 28, retired US diplomat Chas Freeman assesses the relationship between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky as irreparably damaged due to a clash of narratives, emotional tension, and Trump's call for Ukrainian elections, potentially influenced ...
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48% Bias Score
US Economy Shows Mixed Signals Ahead of Trump's Address to Congress
President Trump's upcoming address to Congress comes amid mixed economic signals: GDP growth slowed in late 2024, inflation remains above the Fed's target, consumer sentiment is down, and the housing market is stagnant.
US Economy Shows Mixed Signals Ahead of Trump's Address to Congress
President Trump's upcoming address to Congress comes amid mixed economic signals: GDP growth slowed in late 2024, inflation remains above the Fed's target, consumer sentiment is down, and the housing market is stagnant.
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52% Bias Score
China's Ministry of Education Reforms Continuing Education
China's Ministry of Education issued new guidelines for continuing education programs, emphasizing alignment with national strategies and market demands, aiming to improve quality and standardize admissions and terminology, impacting 12.093 million students enrolled in 2021.
China's Ministry of Education Reforms Continuing Education
China's Ministry of Education issued new guidelines for continuing education programs, emphasizing alignment with national strategies and market demands, aiming to improve quality and standardize admissions and terminology, impacting 12.093 million students enrolled in 2021.
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32% Bias Score
China's "Two Sessions" Focus on Economic Growth and High-Quality Development
China's "two sessions" political meetings, beginning March 4th, will prioritize economic growth, addressing decreased foreign investment and focusing on high-quality development through technological and agricultural innovation, all within a framework of "whole-process people's democracy".
China's "Two Sessions" Focus on Economic Growth and High-Quality Development
China's "two sessions" political meetings, beginning March 4th, will prioritize economic growth, addressing decreased foreign investment and focusing on high-quality development through technological and agricultural innovation, all within a framework of "whole-process people's democracy".
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40% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs Spark Retaliation from Canada and China
President Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods went into effect on Tuesday, prompting immediate retaliatory actions from both Canada and China, including non-tariff measures and bans on specific US companies.
Trump Tariffs Spark Retaliation from Canada and China
President Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods went into effect on Tuesday, prompting immediate retaliatory actions from both Canada and China, including non-tariff measures and bans on specific US companies.
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44% Bias Score
30 Juvenile Detention Officers Indicted on Child Abuse Charges
Thirty Los Angeles-area juvenile detention officers were indicted on felony child abuse charges for allegedly allowing and encouraging "gladiator fights" among children at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, resulting in at least 69 fights and some injuries, after a video leaked in January 2024.
30 Juvenile Detention Officers Indicted on Child Abuse Charges
Thirty Los Angeles-area juvenile detention officers were indicted on felony child abuse charges for allegedly allowing and encouraging "gladiator fights" among children at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, resulting in at least 69 fights and some injuries, after a video leaked in January 2024.
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44% Bias Score
Federal Agencies to Review Columbia University Funding Following Antisemitic Incidents
Three federal agencies will review Columbia University's funding after failing to protect Jewish students during anti-Israel protests; an employee was allegedly assaulted, causing over $30,000 in damages.
Federal Agencies to Review Columbia University Funding Following Antisemitic Incidents
Three federal agencies will review Columbia University's funding after failing to protect Jewish students during anti-Israel protests; an employee was allegedly assaulted, causing over $30,000 in damages.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs to Hike Prices for American Consumers
President Trump's tariffs of 20-25% on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, impacting over 40% of US imports, will increase prices for consumers across various sectors including food and electronics, potentially resulting in supply chain disruptions and job losses.
Trump Tariffs to Hike Prices for American Consumers
President Trump's tariffs of 20-25% on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, impacting over 40% of US imports, will increase prices for consumers across various sectors including food and electronics, potentially resulting in supply chain disruptions and job losses.
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48% Bias Score