January 2025
February 2025
China's Foreign Minister Begins 35th Consecutive Annual Trip to Africa
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's January 6th visit to Africa, the 35th consecutive year he initiated his international travels on the continent, aims to strengthen the "all-weather China-Africa community", with stops in Namibia, Congo, Chad, and Nigeria, showcasing the robust and growing China-Afr...
China's Foreign Minister Begins 35th Consecutive Annual Trip to Africa
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's January 6th visit to Africa, the 35th consecutive year he initiated his international travels on the continent, aims to strengthen the "all-weather China-Africa community", with stops in Namibia, Congo, Chad, and Nigeria, showcasing the robust and growing China-Afr...
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48% Bias Score
Senate Probe Links Private Equity Hospital Ownership to Deteriorating Patient Care
A Senate investigation found that private equity ownership of Lifepoint and Prospect hospital systems led to decreased patient care and safety violations, while owners received millions in payouts; this supports prior research on the negative impacts of private equity in healthcare.
Senate Probe Links Private Equity Hospital Ownership to Deteriorating Patient Care
A Senate investigation found that private equity ownership of Lifepoint and Prospect hospital systems led to decreased patient care and safety violations, while owners received millions in payouts; this supports prior research on the negative impacts of private equity in healthcare.
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48% Bias Score
Deschamps to Resign as French Football Coach After 2026 World Cup
French national football team coach Didier Deschamps announced his resignation, effective after the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, concluding a 14-year tenure marked by a World Cup victory in 2018 and two final losses.
Deschamps to Resign as French Football Coach After 2026 World Cup
French national football team coach Didier Deschamps announced his resignation, effective after the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, concluding a 14-year tenure marked by a World Cup victory in 2018 and two final losses.
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20% Bias Score
U.S. Labels Chinese Tech Firms as Military, Sparking Concerns
The U.S. government labeled several Chinese tech companies as military entities, prompting denials and accusations of unfair targeting, impacting companies like Tencent and CATL, as part of a broader effort to curb China's tech advancement, sparking concerns about economic repercussions and potentia...
U.S. Labels Chinese Tech Firms as Military, Sparking Concerns
The U.S. government labeled several Chinese tech companies as military entities, prompting denials and accusations of unfair targeting, impacting companies like Tencent and CATL, as part of a broader effort to curb China's tech advancement, sparking concerns about economic repercussions and potentia...
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56% Bias Score
NHS Hospitals Overwhelmed by Surge in Winter Illnesses
A surge in flu, norovirus, RSV, and Covid cases has overwhelmed Britain's hospitals, leading to critical incidents in a dozen trusts and long waits for patients, with East Cheshire NHS Trust showing the highest infection rate at 19 percent of beds occupied by patients with these illnesses.
NHS Hospitals Overwhelmed by Surge in Winter Illnesses
A surge in flu, norovirus, RSV, and Covid cases has overwhelmed Britain's hospitals, leading to critical incidents in a dozen trusts and long waits for patients, with East Cheshire NHS Trust showing the highest infection rate at 19 percent of beds occupied by patients with these illnesses.
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52% Bias Score
UK Borrowing Costs Surge to 25-Year High, Threatening Fiscal Rules
The yield on 30-year gilts hit a 25-year high of 5.25 percent yesterday, increasing government borrowing costs and potentially forcing Chancellor Rachel Reeves to break her fiscal rules following her October budget that included £40 billion in tax hikes and increased spending and borrowing.
UK Borrowing Costs Surge to 25-Year High, Threatening Fiscal Rules
The yield on 30-year gilts hit a 25-year high of 5.25 percent yesterday, increasing government borrowing costs and potentially forcing Chancellor Rachel Reeves to break her fiscal rules following her October budget that included £40 billion in tax hikes and increased spending and borrowing.
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68% Bias Score
Virginia Democrats Maintain Legislative Control After Special Election Wins
In Virginia's special legislative elections, Democrats secured victories in two Loudoun County districts, maintaining narrow majorities in both the state Senate (21-19) and House of Delegates (51-49), despite a recent winter storm and the state's Republican governor, Glenn Youngkin.
Virginia Democrats Maintain Legislative Control After Special Election Wins
In Virginia's special legislative elections, Democrats secured victories in two Loudoun County districts, maintaining narrow majorities in both the state Senate (21-19) and House of Delegates (51-49), despite a recent winter storm and the state's Republican governor, Glenn Youngkin.
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44% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Released from Iranian Prison
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, 29, was released from an Iranian prison after being detained on December 19th in Tehran for allegedly violating Iran's strict Islamic laws; her release followed diplomatic efforts by the Italian government, and she is en route to Italy.
Italian Journalist Released from Iranian Prison
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, 29, was released from an Iranian prison after being detained on December 19th in Tehran for allegedly violating Iran's strict Islamic laws; her release followed diplomatic efforts by the Italian government, and she is en route to Italy.
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36% Bias Score
House Passes Laken Riley Act; Senate Passage Uncertain
The House passed the Laken Riley Act, requiring detention of undocumented migrants charged with theft or burglary, by a vote of 264-159, including 48 Democrats; its future in the Senate is uncertain due to narrow Republican margins.
House Passes Laken Riley Act; Senate Passage Uncertain
The House passed the Laken Riley Act, requiring detention of undocumented migrants charged with theft or burglary, by a vote of 264-159, including 48 Democrats; its future in the Senate is uncertain due to narrow Republican margins.
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40% Bias Score
Allegations of Turkish Citizenship Granted to Somali President's Son After Fatal Accident
Following a fatal accident in Istanbul where the son of Somalia's president, Hassan Shekh Mohamud, was found primarily at fault for the death of Turkish motorcyclist Yunus Emre Göçer, allegations emerged that Mohamud and 35 associates received Turkish citizenship, sparking public outrage and parliam...
Allegations of Turkish Citizenship Granted to Somali President's Son After Fatal Accident
Following a fatal accident in Istanbul where the son of Somalia's president, Hassan Shekh Mohamud, was found primarily at fault for the death of Turkish motorcyclist Yunus Emre Göçer, allegations emerged that Mohamud and 35 associates received Turkish citizenship, sparking public outrage and parliam...
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52% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires Force 30,000 Evacuations, Celebrities Affected
Fast-moving wildfires in Los Angeles have forced over 30,000 evacuations, causing the cancellation of film premieres and prompting a state of emergency; celebrities like Mark Hamill and Heidi Montag have been impacted, with the latter losing their home.
Los Angeles Wildfires Force 30,000 Evacuations, Celebrities Affected
Fast-moving wildfires in Los Angeles have forced over 30,000 evacuations, causing the cancellation of film premieres and prompting a state of emergency; celebrities like Mark Hamill and Heidi Montag have been impacted, with the latter losing their home.
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40% Bias Score
Starmer Accuses Badenoch of "Bandwagon Jumping" on Sexual Abuse Inquiry
Keir Starmer accused Kemi Badenoch of "bandwagon jumping" regarding a new inquiry into sexual abuse gangs, citing her recent interest following Elon Musk's tweets. This clash, dominating Prime Minister's Questions, involves a Conservative amendment to a children's wellbeing bill that Starmer opposes...
Starmer Accuses Badenoch of "Bandwagon Jumping" on Sexual Abuse Inquiry
Keir Starmer accused Kemi Badenoch of "bandwagon jumping" regarding a new inquiry into sexual abuse gangs, citing her recent interest following Elon Musk's tweets. This clash, dominating Prime Minister's Questions, involves a Conservative amendment to a children's wellbeing bill that Starmer opposes...
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52% Bias Score