January 2025
February 2025
Over 100 Dead in Renewed Syria Clashes
Clashes between Turkish-backed groups and Syrian Kurdish forces in northern Syria near Manbij from January 5th, 2025, resulted in over 100 deaths, with pro-Turkish factions seeking control of the strategic Tishrin Dam and further territorial expansion.
Over 100 Dead in Renewed Syria Clashes
Clashes between Turkish-backed groups and Syrian Kurdish forces in northern Syria near Manbij from January 5th, 2025, resulted in over 100 deaths, with pro-Turkish factions seeking control of the strategic Tishrin Dam and further territorial expansion.
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32% Bias Score
Greater Boston Housing Crisis: Renters Disproportionately Affected
From 2019-2023, Greater Boston renters faced a significantly higher cost burden than homeowners; 45.6% of renters versus 26.7% of homeowners spent 30% or more of their income on housing, contributing to a 35,000-resident exodus in 2023.
Greater Boston Housing Crisis: Renters Disproportionately Affected
From 2019-2023, Greater Boston renters faced a significantly higher cost burden than homeowners; 45.6% of renters versus 26.7% of homeowners spent 30% or more of their income on housing, contributing to a 35,000-resident exodus in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
Chinese Ship Damages Undersea Cable off Taiwan
A Chinese freighter, the Shunxin-39, allegedly damaged an undersea cable near Taiwan's Keelung Harbor on Friday, scrambling four cores; however, Taiwan's telecommunications remain unaffected due to backup systems. The ship, though Cameroonian-flagged, is suspected to be Chinese-owned, adding to esca...
Chinese Ship Damages Undersea Cable off Taiwan
A Chinese freighter, the Shunxin-39, allegedly damaged an undersea cable near Taiwan's Keelung Harbor on Friday, scrambling four cores; however, Taiwan's telecommunications remain unaffected due to backup systems. The ship, though Cameroonian-flagged, is suspected to be Chinese-owned, adding to esca...
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56% Bias Score
China's Economic Slowdown: Youth Unemployment Hits 18.8 Percent
China's economic growth is slowing due to decreased consumer spending, an aging population, potential trade conflicts with the US, and a large skills gap stemming from inadequate education; youth unemployment stands at 18.8 percent.
China's Economic Slowdown: Youth Unemployment Hits 18.8 Percent
China's economic growth is slowing due to decreased consumer spending, an aging population, potential trade conflicts with the US, and a large skills gap stemming from inadequate education; youth unemployment stands at 18.8 percent.
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40% Bias Score
New York City Implements Congestion Pricing to Ease Traffic and Fund Transit
New York City launched a congestion pricing plan on Sunday, charging drivers \$9 to enter Manhattan during peak hours to alleviate traffic, improve air quality, and fund transit upgrades; the plan follows similar initiatives in London, Singapore, and Stockholm.
New York City Implements Congestion Pricing to Ease Traffic and Fund Transit
New York City launched a congestion pricing plan on Sunday, charging drivers \$9 to enter Manhattan during peak hours to alleviate traffic, improve air quality, and fund transit upgrades; the plan follows similar initiatives in London, Singapore, and Stockholm.
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36% Bias Score
Major Winter Storm Impacts U.S., Prompts Emergency Declarations
A major winter storm impacting the U.S. has prompted Indiana to activate its State Emergency Operations Center and National Guard; the storm is forecast to bring heavy snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures across a large swathe of the country, causing significant disruptions and potential pow...
Major Winter Storm Impacts U.S., Prompts Emergency Declarations
A major winter storm impacting the U.S. has prompted Indiana to activate its State Emergency Operations Center and National Guard; the storm is forecast to bring heavy snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures across a large swathe of the country, causing significant disruptions and potential pow...
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32% Bias Score
Scholz Denies Putin Meeting Amidst German Election Tensions
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz denied claims by CDU politician Roderich Kiesewetter of a planned meeting with Vladimir Putin, calling the statement "false" and "indecent," and the German government is pursuing legal action.
Scholz Denies Putin Meeting Amidst German Election Tensions
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz denied claims by CDU politician Roderich Kiesewetter of a planned meeting with Vladimir Putin, calling the statement "false" and "indecent," and the German government is pursuing legal action.
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44% Bias Score
UK School Integrates Music to Combat Education Decline
Shireland CBSO Academy, a West Bromwich school partnered with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, provides free instruments and tuition to all students, integrating music into all subjects to combat the decline in state school music education.
UK School Integrates Music to Combat Education Decline
Shireland CBSO Academy, a West Bromwich school partnered with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, provides free instruments and tuition to all students, integrating music into all subjects to combat the decline in state school music education.
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40% Bias Score
BYD Surpasses Volkswagen, Nears Tesla in Global Auto Sales
BYD, a Chinese automotive company, celebrated its 30th anniversary in February 2025, having grown from a small battery startup to a top-five global automaker with over 4.25 million vehicle sales in 2024, surpassing Volkswagen in China and nearing Tesla in global EV sales.
BYD Surpasses Volkswagen, Nears Tesla in Global Auto Sales
BYD, a Chinese automotive company, celebrated its 30th anniversary in February 2025, having grown from a small battery startup to a top-five global automaker with over 4.25 million vehicle sales in 2024, surpassing Volkswagen in China and nearing Tesla in global EV sales.
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52% Bias Score
Slow Return to Northern Israel After Hamas and Hezbollah Attacks
The October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel triggered the evacuation of 60,000 northern residents; 70% now consider not returning due to security concerns, damaged infrastructure, and job losses following Hezbollah attacks that destroyed hundreds of avocado trees and damaged 1,000 homes in Kiryat Shmona...
Slow Return to Northern Israel After Hamas and Hezbollah Attacks
The October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel triggered the evacuation of 60,000 northern residents; 70% now consider not returning due to security concerns, damaged infrastructure, and job losses following Hezbollah attacks that destroyed hundreds of avocado trees and damaged 1,000 homes in Kiryat Shmona...
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40% Bias Score
Music's Impact on President Carter's Life and Politics
President Jimmy Carter's appreciation for diverse musical genres profoundly influenced his views on race, his political career, and his diplomatic efforts, as evidenced by his friendships with musicians, his White House musical events, and his use of music in international relations.
Music's Impact on President Carter's Life and Politics
President Jimmy Carter's appreciation for diverse musical genres profoundly influenced his views on race, his political career, and his diplomatic efforts, as evidenced by his friendships with musicians, his White House musical events, and his use of music in international relations.
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40% Bias Score
Social Security Fairness Act Signed, Hastening Fund Insolvency
President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act, boosting payments for nearly 3 million public employees by repealing provisions that reduced benefits for those receiving other pensions, though this will hasten Social Security's insolvency.
Social Security Fairness Act Signed, Hastening Fund Insolvency
President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act, boosting payments for nearly 3 million public employees by repealing provisions that reduced benefits for those receiving other pensions, though this will hasten Social Security's insolvency.
Progress
40% Bias Score