January 2025
February 2025
Innovation and Reform Crucial for Sustainable Global Growth: Guanghua Forum
The 26th Peking University Guanghua New Year's Forum, held in Beijing on January 11, 2025, emphasized innovation and reform as crucial for sustainable global economic growth, with experts offering recommendations in technology, finance, education, and AI development.
Innovation and Reform Crucial for Sustainable Global Growth: Guanghua Forum
The 26th Peking University Guanghua New Year's Forum, held in Beijing on January 11, 2025, emphasized innovation and reform as crucial for sustainable global economic growth, with experts offering recommendations in technology, finance, education, and AI development.
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48% Bias Score
Record 756 Days Without Ice Day in De Bilt Highlights Climate Change
De Bilt, Netherlands, has experienced a record 756 consecutive days without an ice day, exceeding the previous record by one day and highlighting the impact of global warming caused by fossil fuel combustion, resulting in fewer cold periods and more heatwaves.
Record 756 Days Without Ice Day in De Bilt Highlights Climate Change
De Bilt, Netherlands, has experienced a record 756 consecutive days without an ice day, exceeding the previous record by one day and highlighting the impact of global warming caused by fossil fuel combustion, resulting in fewer cold periods and more heatwaves.
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32% Bias Score
Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Launch Aborted
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch was aborted this morning due to unspecified technical issues, delaying the maiden voyage of the 98-meter, partially reusable rocket designed to carry 45 tonnes to low Earth orbit.
Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Launch Aborted
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch was aborted this morning due to unspecified technical issues, delaying the maiden voyage of the 98-meter, partially reusable rocket designed to carry 45 tonnes to low Earth orbit.
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36% Bias Score
France's Persistent Poverty: 9 Million People Despite Billions Spent
In France, over 9 million people (14.4% of the population) live in poverty, despite 51 billion euros in annual spending on poverty reduction and a rise since 2004, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive approach.
France's Persistent Poverty: 9 Million People Despite Billions Spent
In France, over 9 million people (14.4% of the population) live in poverty, despite 51 billion euros in annual spending on poverty reduction and a rise since 2004, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive approach.
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60% Bias Score
Climate Activists Arrested After Spray-Painting Darwin's Grave
Two women were arrested after spray-painting Charles Darwin's grave at Westminster Abbey on Monday at 09:30 GMT to protest government inaction on climate change; the Abbey is cleaning the memorial, and police are investigating.
Climate Activists Arrested After Spray-Painting Darwin's Grave
Two women were arrested after spray-painting Charles Darwin's grave at Westminster Abbey on Monday at 09:30 GMT to protest government inaction on climate change; the Abbey is cleaning the memorial, and police are investigating.
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36% Bias Score
Blue Origin Scrambles New Glenn Rocket Launch
Blue Origin scrubbed the launch of its New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral on Monday due to unspecified technical issues, delaying its entry into the competitive satellite launch market and potentially giving SpaceX a further advantage.
Blue Origin Scrambles New Glenn Rocket Launch
Blue Origin scrubbed the launch of its New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral on Monday due to unspecified technical issues, delaying its entry into the competitive satellite launch market and potentially giving SpaceX a further advantage.
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52% Bias Score
Stricter Enforcement of Disguised Employment Law Leads to Drop in Dutch Self-Employed Individuals
In December 2024, the Netherlands experienced a decrease of 6,776 self-employed individuals due to stricter enforcement against disguised employment; 21,303 self-employed individuals terminated their businesses, a 54% increase compared to December 2023, with significant impacts seen in healthcare an...
Stricter Enforcement of Disguised Employment Law Leads to Drop in Dutch Self-Employed Individuals
In December 2024, the Netherlands experienced a decrease of 6,776 self-employed individuals due to stricter enforcement against disguised employment; 21,303 self-employed individuals terminated their businesses, a 54% increase compared to December 2023, with significant impacts seen in healthcare an...
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40% Bias Score
Kampereiland's Reclassification Threatens Island's Future
The Dutch government reclassified Kampereiland, a traditionally farmed island near Kampen, as part of the riverbed due to increased flood risk from climate change, imposing restrictions on development that threaten the island's 500 residents and 75 farming families.
Kampereiland's Reclassification Threatens Island's Future
The Dutch government reclassified Kampereiland, a traditionally farmed island near Kampen, as part of the riverbed due to increased flood risk from climate change, imposing restrictions on development that threaten the island's 500 residents and 75 farming families.
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60% Bias Score
Death of Oliviero Toscani: Photographer and Benetton Creative Director
Oliviero Toscani, the famed photographer behind Benetton's controversial ad campaigns, died on January 13, 2025, at age 82 from amyloidosis, leaving behind a legacy of provocative social commentary and a significant mark on the advertising industry.
Death of Oliviero Toscani: Photographer and Benetton Creative Director
Oliviero Toscani, the famed photographer behind Benetton's controversial ad campaigns, died on January 13, 2025, at age 82 from amyloidosis, leaving behind a legacy of provocative social commentary and a significant mark on the advertising industry.
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28% Bias Score
Latin America's Cédula: A Necessary Evil or Systemic Issue?
Latin American countries' widespread practice of requiring citizens to present their national identity card, or cédula, for various transactions, contrasts with practices in other regions and raises concerns about privacy and potential exclusion of marginalized groups and foreigners.
Latin America's Cédula: A Necessary Evil or Systemic Issue?
Latin American countries' widespread practice of requiring citizens to present their national identity card, or cédula, for various transactions, contrasts with practices in other regions and raises concerns about privacy and potential exclusion of marginalized groups and foreigners.
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52% Bias Score
Slow US Job Market Disproportionately Impacts Young Workers
The US job market's slowdown disproportionately affects young workers (20-34) due to decreased hiring in 2024, causing financial hardship and prolonged job searches, as exemplified by two individuals' experiences. Economists predict this trend may persist for some time.
Slow US Job Market Disproportionately Impacts Young Workers
The US job market's slowdown disproportionately affects young workers (20-34) due to decreased hiring in 2024, causing financial hardship and prolonged job searches, as exemplified by two individuals' experiences. Economists predict this trend may persist for some time.
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40% Bias Score
AI-Powered Farming Robot Addresses Japan's Labor Crisis
Japan's aging population is causing a severe labor shortage in agriculture, prompting the development of robots like Adam by Kisui Tech to automate farming tasks. The number of farmers halved from 2000 to 2023, with only 20% under 60. Adam, a semi-autonomous robot using space exploration technology,...
AI-Powered Farming Robot Addresses Japan's Labor Crisis
Japan's aging population is causing a severe labor shortage in agriculture, prompting the development of robots like Adam by Kisui Tech to automate farming tasks. The number of farmers halved from 2000 to 2023, with only 20% under 60. Adam, a semi-autonomous robot using space exploration technology,...
Progress
28% Bias Score