January 2025
February 2025
China Expands Trade-In Scheme, Subsidizes Digital Goods to Boost Consumption
China is expanding its consumer trade-in program to include more home appliances and offering subsidies for digital goods up to 6,000 yuan ($818) to boost the struggling consumer sector, allocating 81 billion yuan in 2025 with potential for further increases, as part of a broader plan to stimulate e...
China Expands Trade-In Scheme, Subsidizes Digital Goods to Boost Consumption
China is expanding its consumer trade-in program to include more home appliances and offering subsidies for digital goods up to 6,000 yuan ($818) to boost the struggling consumer sector, allocating 81 billion yuan in 2025 with potential for further increases, as part of a broader plan to stimulate e...
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40% Bias Score
Arrest Warrant Issued for Gunman in Killing of Cambodian Opposition Politician
Bangkok police issued an arrest warrant for a gunman who fatally shot Cambodian opposition politician Lim Kimya on Tuesday; police believe the shooting was a contract killing and are searching for an accomplice; the murder occurred amid threats from Cambodia's former leader Hun Sen against political...
Arrest Warrant Issued for Gunman in Killing of Cambodian Opposition Politician
Bangkok police issued an arrest warrant for a gunman who fatally shot Cambodian opposition politician Lim Kimya on Tuesday; police believe the shooting was a contract killing and are searching for an accomplice; the murder occurred amid threats from Cambodia's former leader Hun Sen against political...
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36% Bias Score
South Korea: Impeached President Resists Arrest Amidst Political Standoff
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is resisting arrest for alleged rebellion following his brief December 3rd declaration of martial law, prompting a standoff between his security detail and law enforcement officials, while the acting president calls for restraint to avoid violence.
South Korea: Impeached President Resists Arrest Amidst Political Standoff
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is resisting arrest for alleged rebellion following his brief December 3rd declaration of martial law, prompting a standoff between his security detail and law enforcement officials, while the acting president calls for restraint to avoid violence.
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52% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Released from Iranian Prison After Diplomatic Pressure
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Iran since December 19th, 2023, for unspecified reasons related to alleged violations of Islamic law, was released and returned to Italy following intense diplomatic pressure, possibly linked to the arrest of two Iranian businessmen in the West.
Italian Journalist Released from Iranian Prison After Diplomatic Pressure
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Iran since December 19th, 2023, for unspecified reasons related to alleged violations of Islamic law, was released and returned to Italy following intense diplomatic pressure, possibly linked to the arrest of two Iranian businessmen in the West.
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36% Bias Score
Reichsbürger" Defendant Claims Non-Violent Intent in Stuttgart Trial
A 42-year-old "Reichsbürger" defendant in Stuttgart claimed he aimed for post-coup reconstruction, not violence, despite admitting to believing in a violent overthrow of the German government and participating in planning meetings and recruitment events.
Reichsbürger" Defendant Claims Non-Violent Intent in Stuttgart Trial
A 42-year-old "Reichsbürger" defendant in Stuttgart claimed he aimed for post-coup reconstruction, not violence, despite admitting to believing in a violent overthrow of the German government and participating in planning meetings and recruitment events.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Tariffs, Annexation of Canada
President-elect Trump threatened 25 percent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and mused about Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state, sparking mixed reactions from Americans in Canada and a measured response from the Canadian government.
Trump Threatens Tariffs, Annexation of Canada
President-elect Trump threatened 25 percent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and mused about Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state, sparking mixed reactions from Americans in Canada and a measured response from the Canadian government.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Force Over Panama Canal
President-elect Trump's suggestion that the US might use force to take the Panama Canal, which Panama insists is under its sole control, and his false claim about Chinese soldiers operating it, has been rejected by Panama, escalating tensions.
Trump Threatens Force Over Panama Canal
President-elect Trump's suggestion that the US might use force to take the Panama Canal, which Panama insists is under its sole control, and his false claim about Chinese soldiers operating it, has been rejected by Panama, escalating tensions.
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32% Bias Score
Meta scraps fact-checking partnerships, raising misinformation concerns
Meta ended its partnerships with third-party fact-checkers, citing political bias, impacting several organizations and potentially leading to job losses; this decision has been praised by pro-Trump media and supporters, raising concerns about increased misinformation.
Meta scraps fact-checking partnerships, raising misinformation concerns
Meta ended its partnerships with third-party fact-checkers, citing political bias, impacting several organizations and potentially leading to job losses; this decision has been praised by pro-Trump media and supporters, raising concerns about increased misinformation.
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56% Bias Score
Lithium-ion Batteries: Revolutionizing Transportation and Space Exploration
Lithium-ion batteries, utilizing lithium's high energy density, are revolutionizing transportation and space exploration, with electric vehicles comprising nearly 20% of car sales in 2023 and lithium-ion batteries powering satellites for extended durations like the 24-year-old Proba-1.
Lithium-ion Batteries: Revolutionizing Transportation and Space Exploration
Lithium-ion batteries, utilizing lithium's high energy density, are revolutionizing transportation and space exploration, with electric vehicles comprising nearly 20% of car sales in 2023 and lithium-ion batteries powering satellites for extended durations like the 24-year-old Proba-1.
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20% Bias Score
Germany Debates NATO Spending Increase Amidst Military Shortfalls
German politicians reacted sharply to Donald Trump's call for NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, with several parties proposing alternative targets and highlighting the need for a balanced approach to military modernization while acknowledging the Bundeswehr's current deficienci...
Germany Debates NATO Spending Increase Amidst Military Shortfalls
German politicians reacted sharply to Donald Trump's call for NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, with several parties proposing alternative targets and highlighting the need for a balanced approach to military modernization while acknowledging the Bundeswehr's current deficienci...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Seeks to Pass Agenda Through Narrow Republican Majorities in Congress
President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress will attempt to pass tax cuts, border control measures, and fossil fuel production legislation, facing challenges due to narrow majorities and internal disagreements, with Trump's intervention already proving crucial.
Trump Seeks to Pass Agenda Through Narrow Republican Majorities in Congress
President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress will attempt to pass tax cuts, border control measures, and fossil fuel production legislation, facing challenges due to narrow majorities and internal disagreements, with Trump's intervention already proving crucial.
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44% Bias Score
Ontario-focused Child Welfare Negotiations Continue Despite Federal Uncertainty
Despite the rejection of a national $47.8 billion child welfare agreement and Parliament's prorogation, Ontario's Chiefs of Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation, and the Canadian government continue negotiations to address historical injustices and support First Nations families, focusing on improving chi...
Ontario-focused Child Welfare Negotiations Continue Despite Federal Uncertainty
Despite the rejection of a national $47.8 billion child welfare agreement and Parliament's prorogation, Ontario's Chiefs of Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation, and the Canadian government continue negotiations to address historical injustices and support First Nations families, focusing on improving chi...
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48% Bias Score