January 2025
February 2025
China's 5G-A Drones Deliver Seafood in Two Hours
China's new 100-kilometer 5G-Advanced drone delivery route, connecting Zhoushan and Shanghai, drastically cuts seafood transport times to two hours, highlighting the country's rapid advancements in low-altitude infrastructure and intelligent networking systems aiming for a 2 trillion yuan ($278 bill...
China's 5G-A Drones Deliver Seafood in Two Hours
China's new 100-kilometer 5G-Advanced drone delivery route, connecting Zhoushan and Shanghai, drastically cuts seafood transport times to two hours, highlighting the country's rapid advancements in low-altitude infrastructure and intelligent networking systems aiming for a 2 trillion yuan ($278 bill...
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40% Bias Score
Super Bowl Odds: Lions and Chiefs Favored Despite Vulnerabilities
The Detroit Lions (+275) and Kansas City Chiefs (+350) are the Super Bowl favorites, but both face potential challenges due to injuries (Lions' defense) and inconsistent performances (Chiefs' offense), setting up intriguing playoff matchups.
Super Bowl Odds: Lions and Chiefs Favored Despite Vulnerabilities
The Detroit Lions (+275) and Kansas City Chiefs (+350) are the Super Bowl favorites, but both face potential challenges due to injuries (Lions' defense) and inconsistent performances (Chiefs' offense), setting up intriguing playoff matchups.
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48% Bias Score
China, US Agree to Maintain Economic Dialogue Despite US Transition
On Tuesday, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng held a video call, agreeing to maintain communication and stabilize economic ties despite the upcoming US presidential transition; seven meetings each have been held by the two recently launched economic and financial ...
China, US Agree to Maintain Economic Dialogue Despite US Transition
On Tuesday, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng held a video call, agreeing to maintain communication and stabilize economic ties despite the upcoming US presidential transition; seven meetings each have been held by the two recently launched economic and financial ...
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40% Bias Score
US Redirects $95 Million in Military Aid from Egypt to Lebanon
The Biden administration is diverting $95 million in military aid from Egypt to Lebanon to strengthen its army against Hezbollah and enforce the ceasefire with Israel, due to concerns over human rights in Egypt.
US Redirects $95 Million in Military Aid from Egypt to Lebanon
The Biden administration is diverting $95 million in military aid from Egypt to Lebanon to strengthen its army against Hezbollah and enforce the ceasefire with Israel, due to concerns over human rights in Egypt.
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40% Bias Score
China Unveils Plan for Digitally Resilient Cities by 2030
China launched a national guideline to enhance urban resilience by 2030 using digital technologies and smart infrastructure, addressing risks from rapid urbanization and climate change, aiming for safer and more efficient cities.
China Unveils Plan for Digitally Resilient Cities by 2030
China launched a national guideline to enhance urban resilience by 2030 using digital technologies and smart infrastructure, addressing risks from rapid urbanization and climate change, aiming for safer and more efficient cities.
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24% Bias Score
Syria Reopens Airport, Boosts Power Generation Amid Post-Conflict Recovery
On January 7, 2025, Syria's new government reopened Damascus International Airport to Gulf flights, announced incoming power-generating vessels to boost electricity by 50 percent, and is performing maintenance on the Baniyas Refinery while addressing security concerns and medicine shortages.
Syria Reopens Airport, Boosts Power Generation Amid Post-Conflict Recovery
On January 7, 2025, Syria's new government reopened Damascus International Airport to Gulf flights, announced incoming power-generating vessels to boost electricity by 50 percent, and is performing maintenance on the Baniyas Refinery while addressing security concerns and medicine shortages.
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36% Bias Score
Death of Jean-Marie Le Pen: End of an Era in French Far-Right Politics
Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's National Front party, died at age 96; his career, marked by far-right nationalism and controversial statements, including downplaying the Holocaust, significantly impacted French politics, culminating in a shocking 2002 presidential runoff appearance.
Death of Jean-Marie Le Pen: End of an Era in French Far-Right Politics
Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's National Front party, died at age 96; his career, marked by far-right nationalism and controversial statements, including downplaying the Holocaust, significantly impacted French politics, culminating in a shocking 2002 presidential runoff appearance.
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28% Bias Score
China, US Agree to Maintain Economic Dialogue Amidst Presidential Transition
On Tuesday, during a video call, Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen agreed to maintain communication and stabilize economic ties despite the upcoming US presidential transition; however, concerns remain about the future of this cooperation under a potential Trump a...
China, US Agree to Maintain Economic Dialogue Amidst Presidential Transition
On Tuesday, during a video call, Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen agreed to maintain communication and stabilize economic ties despite the upcoming US presidential transition; however, concerns remain about the future of this cooperation under a potential Trump a...
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40% Bias Score
Australia's CPI Rises, Exceeding Expectations
Australia's November annualized CPI increased to 2.3%, exceeding forecasts, driven by higher food and beverage prices, while trimmed mean inflation slowed to 3.2%.
Australia's CPI Rises, Exceeding Expectations
Australia's November annualized CPI increased to 2.3%, exceeding forecasts, driven by higher food and beverage prices, while trimmed mean inflation slowed to 3.2%.
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24% Bias Score
China's Consistent Africa Visits Highlight Growing Ties Amidst Global Uncertainty
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi began his 35th consecutive new year's trip to Africa on January 6th, visiting four nations to strengthen ties and advance economic cooperation, contrasting with global political uncertainty.
China's Consistent Africa Visits Highlight Growing Ties Amidst Global Uncertainty
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi began his 35th consecutive new year's trip to Africa on January 6th, visiting four nations to strengthen ties and advance economic cooperation, contrasting with global political uncertainty.
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48% Bias Score
RMB Depreciation Primarily Driven by Strong US Dollar
The Chinese renminbi's recent slight depreciation is primarily attributed to a strengthening US dollar, impacting global currencies, not due to changes in China's economic policy or fundamentals; however, the market remains concerned about potential US tariffs and China's economic growth.
RMB Depreciation Primarily Driven by Strong US Dollar
The Chinese renminbi's recent slight depreciation is primarily attributed to a strengthening US dollar, impacting global currencies, not due to changes in China's economic policy or fundamentals; however, the market remains concerned about potential US tariffs and China's economic growth.
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36% Bias Score
Wildfire forces 30,000 evacuations in Pacific Palisades
A wildfire fueled by 80 km/h winds has consumed over 500 hectares in Pacific Palisades, California, forcing over 30,000 evacuations and threatening 13,000 buildings, causing President Biden to cancel a trip and prompting chaotic evacuations through congested roads.
Wildfire forces 30,000 evacuations in Pacific Palisades
A wildfire fueled by 80 km/h winds has consumed over 500 hectares in Pacific Palisades, California, forcing over 30,000 evacuations and threatening 13,000 buildings, causing President Biden to cancel a trip and prompting chaotic evacuations through congested roads.
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44% Bias Score