January 2025
February 2025
China to Implement Highly Proactive Fiscal Policy in 2025
China's 2025 fiscal policy will significantly increase the fiscal deficit to boost economic recovery through increased government spending, focusing on affordable housing, employment, and consumption, with a projected 17 percent month-on-month and 18 percent year-on-year increase in new commercial h...
China to Implement Highly Proactive Fiscal Policy in 2025
China's 2025 fiscal policy will significantly increase the fiscal deficit to boost economic recovery through increased government spending, focusing on affordable housing, employment, and consumption, with a projected 17 percent month-on-month and 18 percent year-on-year increase in new commercial h...
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40% Bias Score
Rosfinmonitoring Refuses to Remove Deceased Navalny from 'Terrorists' List
Russia's Rosfinmonitoring refused to remove deceased opposition leader Alexey Navalny from its 'terrorists and extremists' list, citing an ongoing money laundering and terrorism financing investigation and lack of a legal request to close the case; Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya, has accused Presi...
Rosfinmonitoring Refuses to Remove Deceased Navalny from 'Terrorists' List
Russia's Rosfinmonitoring refused to remove deceased opposition leader Alexey Navalny from its 'terrorists and extremists' list, citing an ongoing money laundering and terrorism financing investigation and lack of a legal request to close the case; Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya, has accused Presi...
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60% Bias Score
UN Rules Australia Accountable for Offshore Detention Center Abuses
The UN Human Rights Committee ruled that Australia is responsible for human rights abuses in its offshore detention center on Nauru, rejecting the government's claim of lacking jurisdiction; this sets a precedent for similar agreements in Europe.
UN Rules Australia Accountable for Offshore Detention Center Abuses
The UN Human Rights Committee ruled that Australia is responsible for human rights abuses in its offshore detention center on Nauru, rejecting the government's claim of lacking jurisdiction; this sets a precedent for similar agreements in Europe.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Job Growth Strong Despite Tech Layoffs
Despite exceeding expectations with 2.32 million new jobs in 2024 and a 4.1% unemployment rate in December, the U.S. job market faces significant layoffs in tech and finance due to AI, impacting white-collar workers; however, job growth in healthcare and retail remains strong.
U.S. Job Growth Strong Despite Tech Layoffs
Despite exceeding expectations with 2.32 million new jobs in 2024 and a 4.1% unemployment rate in December, the U.S. job market faces significant layoffs in tech and finance due to AI, impacting white-collar workers; however, job growth in healthcare and retail remains strong.
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40% Bias Score
Strong December Jobs Report Dashes Hopes for January Fed Rate Cut
The December 2024 U.S. jobs report revealed a 256,000 net increase in non-farm payrolls, lowering the unemployment rate to 4.1% and significantly reducing the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in January 2025 due to elevated inflation and a strong labor market.
Strong December Jobs Report Dashes Hopes for January Fed Rate Cut
The December 2024 U.S. jobs report revealed a 256,000 net increase in non-farm payrolls, lowering the unemployment rate to 4.1% and significantly reducing the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in January 2025 due to elevated inflation and a strong labor market.
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52% Bias Score
CFPB Removes Medical Debt from Credit Reports: Impacts and Uncertainties
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is removing medical debt from the credit reports of millions of Americans, impacting about 20 percent of the population, aiming to improve credit scores and access to credit but potentially affecting consumer and provider incentives.
CFPB Removes Medical Debt from Credit Reports: Impacts and Uncertainties
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is removing medical debt from the credit reports of millions of Americans, impacting about 20 percent of the population, aiming to improve credit scores and access to credit but potentially affecting consumer and provider incentives.
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48% Bias Score
Denmark Bolsters Greenland's Defenses Amidst US Interest
Denmark is expanding its military presence in Greenland with two new Arctic patrol ships, more dog sled patrols, and an upgraded airport in Kangilinnguit to potentially station F-35s, prompted by US President Trump's interest in acquiring the island and following a $400 million investment in Arctic ...
Denmark Bolsters Greenland's Defenses Amidst US Interest
Denmark is expanding its military presence in Greenland with two new Arctic patrol ships, more dog sled patrols, and an upgraded airport in Kangilinnguit to potentially station F-35s, prompted by US President Trump's interest in acquiring the island and following a $400 million investment in Arctic ...
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48% Bias Score
Hyundai Inster: Clever Design Maximizes Space and Efficiency in Small Electric Car
The Hyundai Inster, a small electric car with a unique design, offers flexible seating (adjustable rear bench, foldable front seats) and efficient space utilization (238-351 liters boot space), all within a compact size ideal for urban environments.
Hyundai Inster: Clever Design Maximizes Space and Efficiency in Small Electric Car
The Hyundai Inster, a small electric car with a unique design, offers flexible seating (adjustable rear bench, foldable front seats) and efficient space utilization (238-351 liters boot space), all within a compact size ideal for urban environments.
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56% Bias Score
Conflicting Credit Reporting Changes Impact Millions of Americans
The CFPB will remove \$49 billion in medical debt from credit reports, impacting 15 million people, while protections ending for millions of federal student loan borrowers will result in negative credit reporting.
Conflicting Credit Reporting Changes Impact Millions of Americans
The CFPB will remove \$49 billion in medical debt from credit reports, impacting 15 million people, while protections ending for millions of federal student loan borrowers will result in negative credit reporting.
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48% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires: 200,000 Evacuated, 10 Dead, Celebrities Among Those Affected
Five major wildfires burning in Los Angeles County since Wednesday have forced nearly 200,000 evacuations, destroyed homes of several celebrities, and caused at least 10 deaths, with one suspected arsonist arrested; the total acreage burned is nearly 34,000, and relief efforts are underway.
Los Angeles Wildfires: 200,000 Evacuated, 10 Dead, Celebrities Among Those Affected
Five major wildfires burning in Los Angeles County since Wednesday have forced nearly 200,000 evacuations, destroyed homes of several celebrities, and caused at least 10 deaths, with one suspected arsonist arrested; the total acreage burned is nearly 34,000, and relief efforts are underway.
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44% Bias Score
Record CEO Departures in 2024 Driven by Activist Investors
A record 27 CEOs resigned in 2024 due to pressure from activist investors who launched 243 global campaigns demanding operational improvements and strategic changes, reflecting a shift in investor priorities away from mergers and acquisitions.
Record CEO Departures in 2024 Driven by Activist Investors
A record 27 CEOs resigned in 2024 due to pressure from activist investors who launched 243 global campaigns demanding operational improvements and strategic changes, reflecting a shift in investor priorities away from mergers and acquisitions.
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40% Bias Score
Jayapal Blames Corporations for LA Wildfires Amidst Criticism of Government Response
Rep. Pramila Jayapal blamed corporations for the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, which have killed ten people, destroyed thousands of homes, and forced over 130,000 to evacuate, sparking a backlash from conservatives who cited government mismanagement and inadequate emergency response as key fact...
Jayapal Blames Corporations for LA Wildfires Amidst Criticism of Government Response
Rep. Pramila Jayapal blamed corporations for the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, which have killed ten people, destroyed thousands of homes, and forced over 130,000 to evacuate, sparking a backlash from conservatives who cited government mismanagement and inadequate emergency response as key fact...
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48% Bias Score