March 2025
April 2025
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
Sanctuary City Mayors Clash with Congress Over Trump-Era Immigration Policies
Democratic mayors from Chicago, Denver, Boston, and New York defended their sanctuary city ordinances in a five-hour congressional hearing against Republican claims that these policies harbor criminals, citing crime statistics and arguing that their cities remain safe despite increased irregular bor...
Sanctuary City Mayors Clash with Congress Over Trump-Era Immigration Policies
Democratic mayors from Chicago, Denver, Boston, and New York defended their sanctuary city ordinances in a five-hour congressional hearing against Republican claims that these policies harbor criminals, citing crime statistics and arguing that their cities remain safe despite increased irregular bor...
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64% Bias Score
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
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
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
California Fire Captain Stabbed to Death; Wife Flees to Mexico
Yolanda Marodi, with a prior manslaughter conviction, is suspected of fatally stabbing her fire captain wife, Rebecca Marodi, in their Ramona home on February 17th, subsequently fleeing to Mexico; surveillance footage captured the violent incident.
California Fire Captain Stabbed to Death; Wife Flees to Mexico
Yolanda Marodi, with a prior manslaughter conviction, is suspected of fatally stabbing her fire captain wife, Rebecca Marodi, in their Ramona home on February 17th, subsequently fleeing to Mexico; surveillance footage captured the violent incident.
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56% 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
Macron Announces French Defense Policy Shift Amid Ukraine War
French President Emmanuel Macron announced Wednesday a new French defense policy in response to the war in Ukraine and reduced US support, including increased military spending and a Paris summit to define new strategies, while stressing the need for European self-defense and the sovereignty of Fren...
Macron Announces French Defense Policy Shift Amid Ukraine War
French President Emmanuel Macron announced Wednesday a new French defense policy in response to the war in Ukraine and reduced US support, including increased military spending and a Paris summit to define new strategies, while stressing the need for European self-defense and the sovereignty of Fren...
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56% 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
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