January 2025
February 2025
Turkish Government Appoints Trustee to Akdeniz Municipality After Arrests
Following accusations of "organization propaganda" and other charges, the co-mayors and several council members of Akdeniz Municipality in Mersin, Turkey, were arrested on January 10th, 2024, leading to their removal and the appointment of a government-appointed trustee, sparking condemnation from t...
Turkish Government Appoints Trustee to Akdeniz Municipality After Arrests
Following accusations of "organization propaganda" and other charges, the co-mayors and several council members of Akdeniz Municipality in Mersin, Turkey, were arrested on January 10th, 2024, leading to their removal and the appointment of a government-appointed trustee, sparking condemnation from t...
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56% Bias Score
Commanders Upset Buccaneers in Wild Card Thriller
In a thrilling 23-20 victory, the Washington Commanders defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL Wild Card round, with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels leading the offense and securing their first playoff win since 2005. The Commanders advance to face the Detroit Lions.
Commanders Upset Buccaneers in Wild Card Thriller
In a thrilling 23-20 victory, the Washington Commanders defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL Wild Card round, with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels leading the offense and securing their first playoff win since 2005. The Commanders advance to face the Detroit Lions.
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32% Bias Score
Milanovic Wins Second Term as Croatian President
In Croatia's presidential runoff, incumbent Zoran Milanovic secured a resounding victory over Dragan Primorac, winning 74.67% of the vote with a turnout of 44.15%; his win reflects public approval despite some political dissent.
Milanovic Wins Second Term as Croatian President
In Croatia's presidential runoff, incumbent Zoran Milanovic secured a resounding victory over Dragan Primorac, winning 74.67% of the vote with a turnout of 44.15%; his win reflects public approval despite some political dissent.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Tariffs: A Covert Tax Increase Masking Consumption Tax Reform
The U.S. is imposing substantial tariffs on imported goods, effectively creating a new consumption tax that will increase prices for consumers, reduce economic growth, and shift tax burdens to fund tax cuts for the wealthy, a policy disguised as a trade measure.
U.S. Tariffs: A Covert Tax Increase Masking Consumption Tax Reform
The U.S. is imposing substantial tariffs on imported goods, effectively creating a new consumption tax that will increase prices for consumers, reduce economic growth, and shift tax burdens to fund tax cuts for the wealthy, a policy disguised as a trade measure.
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52% Bias Score
CES 2025: Flying Cars, Smart Cockpits, and the Future of Automotive Technology
At CES 2025, Chinese automakers like Xpeng (flying car with 3,000 orders), Great Wall Motors (Coffee Pilot Ultra), and Geely's Zeekr (robotaxi with Waymo) and international companies like BMW (Panoramic iDrive) and Hyundai (holographic windshield) showcased advanced automotive technologies, highligh...
CES 2025: Flying Cars, Smart Cockpits, and the Future of Automotive Technology
At CES 2025, Chinese automakers like Xpeng (flying car with 3,000 orders), Great Wall Motors (Coffee Pilot Ultra), and Geely's Zeekr (robotaxi with Waymo) and international companies like BMW (Panoramic iDrive) and Hyundai (holographic windshield) showcased advanced automotive technologies, highligh...
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28% Bias Score
China's Debut Economy: A Driver of Consumption and Innovation
China's debut economy, a consumption model using exclusive product launches to drive sales, is rapidly expanding due to shifting consumer preferences and technological advancements, aligning with government efforts to boost domestic demand and high-quality development.
China's Debut Economy: A Driver of Consumption and Innovation
China's debut economy, a consumption model using exclusive product launches to drive sales, is rapidly expanding due to shifting consumer preferences and technological advancements, aligning with government efforts to boost domestic demand and high-quality development.
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48% Bias Score
39 Arrested in Turkey on Charges of Bribery and Bid-Rigging
On January 13, 2025, Turkish authorities arrested 39 individuals, including Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, on charges of involvement in a criminal organization led by Aziz İhsan Aktaş, accused of bribing officials to win municipal contracts.
39 Arrested in Turkey on Charges of Bribery and Bid-Rigging
On January 13, 2025, Turkish authorities arrested 39 individuals, including Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, on charges of involvement in a criminal organization led by Aziz İhsan Aktaş, accused of bribing officials to win municipal contracts.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Study Exposes Childcare's Parental Involvement Failures
A Dutch government-commissioned study found widespread failings in parental involvement at many childcare centers, violating the Childcare Act and negatively affecting the quality of care; this prompted calls for immediate improvements from the government and industry.
Dutch Study Exposes Childcare's Parental Involvement Failures
A Dutch government-commissioned study found widespread failings in parental involvement at many childcare centers, violating the Childcare Act and negatively affecting the quality of care; this prompted calls for immediate improvements from the government and industry.
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48% Bias Score
Japan Seeks Closer Ties with China Amidst US Trade Tensions
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba aims to visit China soon, as a high-level delegation from Japan's ruling coalition meets with Chinese officials this week for the first time in seven years, signaling warming relations amidst US trade protectionism.
Japan Seeks Closer Ties with China Amidst US Trade Tensions
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba aims to visit China soon, as a high-level delegation from Japan's ruling coalition meets with Chinese officials this week for the first time in seven years, signaling warming relations amidst US trade protectionism.
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44% Bias Score
AfD Nominates Weidel for Chancellor Amidst Massive Protests in Riesa
In Riesa, Germany, the far-right AfD party nominated Alice Weidel for chancellor, sparking a massive counter-protest with 12,000 participants that led to clashes with police, highlighting the deep political divisions in the country ahead of the February 23rd election.
AfD Nominates Weidel for Chancellor Amidst Massive Protests in Riesa
In Riesa, Germany, the far-right AfD party nominated Alice Weidel for chancellor, sparking a massive counter-protest with 12,000 participants that led to clashes with police, highlighting the deep political divisions in the country ahead of the February 23rd election.
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52% Bias Score
China Unveils Education Reforms to Address Demographic Shifts
The 2025 National Education Work Conference in China announced plans to improve education equity by reforming high school entrance exams, revitalizing county-level schools, and piloting teacher rotation programs to address uneven resource distribution and prepare for a surge in middle school enrollm...
China Unveils Education Reforms to Address Demographic Shifts
The 2025 National Education Work Conference in China announced plans to improve education equity by reforming high school entrance exams, revitalizing county-level schools, and piloting teacher rotation programs to address uneven resource distribution and prepare for a surge in middle school enrollm...
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24% Bias Score
US-China Tech Collaboration Showcased at CES 2025 Despite Political Tensions
At CES 2025, over 1300 Chinese companies exhibited, showcasing collaboration opportunities with US firms despite political challenges, particularly in addressing climate change and setting global tech standards; however, potential tariff increases pose a risk.
US-China Tech Collaboration Showcased at CES 2025 Despite Political Tensions
At CES 2025, over 1300 Chinese companies exhibited, showcasing collaboration opportunities with US firms despite political challenges, particularly in addressing climate change and setting global tech standards; however, potential tariff increases pose a risk.
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44% Bias Score