March 2025
April 2025
Secrecy in Southport Murder Case Criticized: Potential Prejudice and Resource Concerns
On July 29, 2024, Axel Rudakubana, a 17-year-old from Southport, murdered three young girls and attempted to murder eight others at a dance class; the secrecy around his identity, criticized by terrorism officials, may have negatively impacted his trial.
Secrecy in Southport Murder Case Criticized: Potential Prejudice and Resource Concerns
On July 29, 2024, Axel Rudakubana, a 17-year-old from Southport, murdered three young girls and attempted to murder eight others at a dance class; the secrecy around his identity, criticized by terrorism officials, may have negatively impacted his trial.
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48% Bias Score
Musk Calls for Privatization of USPS and Amtrak
Elon Musk called for the privatization of the U.S. Postal Service and Amtrak, comparing federal government restructuring to a corporate takeover, aligning with the Trump administration's past attempts to reduce the size and influence of the federal government.
Musk Calls for Privatization of USPS and Amtrak
Elon Musk called for the privatization of the U.S. Postal Service and Amtrak, comparing federal government restructuring to a corporate takeover, aligning with the Trump administration's past attempts to reduce the size and influence of the federal government.
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60% Bias Score
Referendum Fueled Surge in Racism Against Indigenous Australians
A report on racism against Indigenous Australians found a 20% rise in online and media racism following the failed Indigenous Voice to parliament referendum, with one-fifth of reports mentioning the referendum, highlighting the emboldening of racist views.
Referendum Fueled Surge in Racism Against Indigenous Australians
A report on racism against Indigenous Australians found a 20% rise in online and media racism following the failed Indigenous Voice to parliament referendum, with one-fifth of reports mentioning the referendum, highlighting the emboldening of racist views.
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44% Bias Score
EU Unveils €2.8 Billion Plan for Electric and Autonomous Vehicles
The European Commission announced a plan to accelerate autonomous driving and electric vehicle adoption in Europe, including €1 billion for connected and autonomous vehicle development, €1.8 billion for battery production until 2027, and social leasing programs for zero-emission vehicles.
EU Unveils €2.8 Billion Plan for Electric and Autonomous Vehicles
The European Commission announced a plan to accelerate autonomous driving and electric vehicle adoption in Europe, including €1 billion for connected and autonomous vehicle development, €1.8 billion for battery production until 2027, and social leasing programs for zero-emission vehicles.
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36% Bias Score
China Capitalizes on US-Colombia Rift, Expands Latin American Influence
Amid a diplomatic crisis between the US and Colombia, China's ambassador highlighted strengthened Sino-Colombian relations, coinciding with Colombia's announcement of a new maritime trade route linking Buenaventura to Shanghai via a Chinese-funded Peruvian port, showcasing China's growing influence ...
China Capitalizes on US-Colombia Rift, Expands Latin American Influence
Amid a diplomatic crisis between the US and Colombia, China's ambassador highlighted strengthened Sino-Colombian relations, coinciding with Colombia's announcement of a new maritime trade route linking Buenaventura to Shanghai via a Chinese-funded Peruvian port, showcasing China's growing influence ...
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40% Bias Score
Top Chinese Leaders Outline Economic Priorities at NPC Session
On March 5, 2025, top Chinese leaders, including Premier Li Qiang, participated in the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, focusing on economic recovery, regional development, technological self-reliance, and high-quality development, urging specific actions from v...
Top Chinese Leaders Outline Economic Priorities at NPC Session
On March 5, 2025, top Chinese leaders, including Premier Li Qiang, participated in the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, focusing on economic recovery, regional development, technological self-reliance, and high-quality development, urging specific actions from v...
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20% Bias Score
BBC Pulls Gaza Documentary Amidst Payment Controversy
The BBC pulled a Gaza documentary narrated by the 14-year-old son of a Hamas minister after discovering undisclosed payments to his family and acknowledging serious production flaws; a full budget audit is underway.
BBC Pulls Gaza Documentary Amidst Payment Controversy
The BBC pulled a Gaza documentary narrated by the 14-year-old son of a Hamas minister after discovering undisclosed payments to his family and acknowledging serious production flaws; a full budget audit is underway.
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36% Bias Score
Lismore Faces Cyclone Alfred Amidst Ongoing Flood Recovery
Lismore, Australia, is bracing for Cyclone Alfred, a significant threat following the devastating 2022 floods that left almost 4,000 homes uninhabitable; residents are undertaking emergency preparations, highlighting the cumulative impact of repeated climate disasters on a community already grapplin...
Lismore Faces Cyclone Alfred Amidst Ongoing Flood Recovery
Lismore, Australia, is bracing for Cyclone Alfred, a significant threat following the devastating 2022 floods that left almost 4,000 homes uninhabitable; residents are undertaking emergency preparations, highlighting the cumulative impact of repeated climate disasters on a community already grapplin...
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52% Bias Score
Abducted Child Found Safe in Colorado After Seven Years
After a seven-year disappearance from Georgia, 14-year-old Abdul Aziz Khan was found safe in Colorado, leading to the arrest of his mother Rabia Khalid and her husband Elliot Bourgeois following a seemingly minor burglary investigation in Douglas County; the arrests revealed extensive fraud and iden...
Abducted Child Found Safe in Colorado After Seven Years
After a seven-year disappearance from Georgia, 14-year-old Abdul Aziz Khan was found safe in Colorado, leading to the arrest of his mother Rabia Khalid and her husband Elliot Bourgeois following a seemingly minor burglary investigation in Douglas County; the arrests revealed extensive fraud and iden...
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52% Bias Score
Lewis's Dystopian Novel: A Warning Against Populism
Sinclair Lewis's novel depicts a dystopian future where a Democratic populist president, not a Republican, subverts American democracy through authoritarian tactics, culminating in civil war; this highlights the enduring risk of populism.
Lewis's Dystopian Novel: A Warning Against Populism
Sinclair Lewis's novel depicts a dystopian future where a Democratic populist president, not a Republican, subverts American democracy through authoritarian tactics, culminating in civil war; this highlights the enduring risk of populism.
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40% Bias Score
China Sets 5 Percent Economic Growth Target for 2025
China set a 5 percent economic growth target for 2025, aiming for steady recovery amid global uncertainty; Premier Li Qiang announced this goal, along with measures including a 5.66 trillion yuan government deficit and policy support for key sectors, building on 2024's 5 percent growth.
China Sets 5 Percent Economic Growth Target for 2025
China set a 5 percent economic growth target for 2025, aiming for steady recovery amid global uncertainty; Premier Li Qiang announced this goal, along with measures including a 5.66 trillion yuan government deficit and policy support for key sectors, building on 2024's 5 percent growth.
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44% Bias Score
China Eases Tech M&A Loan Rules to Boost Innovation
China's financial regulator announced relaxed M&A loan rules for tech companies, increasing the loan-to-value ratio to 80 percent and extending repayment periods to 10 years across 18 cities, aiming to boost technological innovation and competitiveness.
China Eases Tech M&A Loan Rules to Boost Innovation
China's financial regulator announced relaxed M&A loan rules for tech companies, increasing the loan-to-value ratio to 80 percent and extending repayment periods to 10 years across 18 cities, aiming to boost technological innovation and competitiveness.
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36% Bias Score