January 2025
February 2025
Pre-Tariff Stockpiling Fuels Record US Imports from China in December 2024
US imports from China spiked 14.5 percent in December 2024 to 451,000 40-foot containers due to companies stockpiling goods before anticipated Trump tariffs; this impacted various sectors, including apparel, toys, and electronics.
Pre-Tariff Stockpiling Fuels Record US Imports from China in December 2024
US imports from China spiked 14.5 percent in December 2024 to 451,000 40-foot containers due to companies stockpiling goods before anticipated Trump tariffs; this impacted various sectors, including apparel, toys, and electronics.
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44% Bias Score
Poland Prioritizes Energy Independence and EU-NATO Security Cooperation During EU Presidency
Poland's EU Council presidency prioritizes security, focusing on energy independence from Russia and enhanced EU-NATO cooperation, addressing concerns about Russia's actions and the need for diversified energy sources while acknowledging the NATO's primary role in military security.
Poland Prioritizes Energy Independence and EU-NATO Security Cooperation During EU Presidency
Poland's EU Council presidency prioritizes security, focusing on energy independence from Russia and enhanced EU-NATO cooperation, addressing concerns about Russia's actions and the need for diversified energy sources while acknowledging the NATO's primary role in military security.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Jr.'s Greenland Visit Sparks Debate Over Annexation
Donald Trump Jr.'s January 7th visit to Greenland, following his father's suggestion of a forceful annexation, fueled debate over Greenland's independence and the US's strategic interests in the island's natural resources and geopolitical position. Greenland's Prime Minister strongly rejected any an...
Trump Jr.'s Greenland Visit Sparks Debate Over Annexation
Donald Trump Jr.'s January 7th visit to Greenland, following his father's suggestion of a forceful annexation, fueled debate over Greenland's independence and the US's strategic interests in the island's natural resources and geopolitical position. Greenland's Prime Minister strongly rejected any an...
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52% Bias Score
Mexico Unveils "Plan México" to Boost Economy, Counter US Tariffs
President Claudia Sheinbaum's "Plan México" aims to transform Mexico's economy by 2030, creating 1.5 million jobs, increasing investment to 28% of GDP, and becoming the world's tenth-largest economy, thereby countering potential US tariffs with domestic growth and reduced reliance on imports.
Mexico Unveils "Plan México" to Boost Economy, Counter US Tariffs
President Claudia Sheinbaum's "Plan México" aims to transform Mexico's economy by 2030, creating 1.5 million jobs, increasing investment to 28% of GDP, and becoming the world's tenth-largest economy, thereby countering potential US tariffs with domestic growth and reduced reliance on imports.
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40% Bias Score
Maxwell's Scandal-Linked Townhouse Sells for Double the Price
Ghislaine Maxwell's Belgravia townhouse, allegedly where Prince Andrew sexually assaulted Virginia Giuffre, is for sale at £3.25 million—almost double the 2021 sale price—despite its notoriety; the listing omits its controversial past.
Maxwell's Scandal-Linked Townhouse Sells for Double the Price
Ghislaine Maxwell's Belgravia townhouse, allegedly where Prince Andrew sexually assaulted Virginia Giuffre, is for sale at £3.25 million—almost double the 2021 sale price—despite its notoriety; the listing omits its controversial past.
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68% Bias Score
Xenon Gas Shows Promise as Alzheimer's Treatment in Mouse Study
A US study found inhaling xenon gas reduced brain inflammation and improved cognitive function in mice with Alzheimer's, leading to plans for a human trial; xenon's ability to cross the blood-brain barrier is key.
Xenon Gas Shows Promise as Alzheimer's Treatment in Mouse Study
A US study found inhaling xenon gas reduced brain inflammation and improved cognitive function in mice with Alzheimer's, leading to plans for a human trial; xenon's ability to cross the blood-brain barrier is key.
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48% Bias Score
Violent Protests Mark Chapo's Inauguration as Mozambique's President
Daniel Chapo was inaugurated as Mozambique's fifth president on Wednesday, amidst violent protests that resulted in at least nine deaths and the arrest of a journalist, highlighting deep political divisions following a disputed election.
Violent Protests Mark Chapo's Inauguration as Mozambique's President
Daniel Chapo was inaugurated as Mozambique's fifth president on Wednesday, amidst violent protests that resulted in at least nine deaths and the arrest of a journalist, highlighting deep political divisions following a disputed election.
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40% Bias Score
EU Monitors Meta, X Actions; DSA Enforcement Looms
The European Union is closely monitoring recent decisions by internet giants, particularly Elon Musk's actions at X and Meta's announced shift to community-based content moderation. While not directly affected by these changes, the EU remains prepared to enforce its Digital Services Act (DSA), with ...
EU Monitors Meta, X Actions; DSA Enforcement Looms
The European Union is closely monitoring recent decisions by internet giants, particularly Elon Musk's actions at X and Meta's announced shift to community-based content moderation. While not directly affected by these changes, the EU remains prepared to enforce its Digital Services Act (DSA), with ...
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44% Bias Score
Biden's Last-Minute Offshore Drilling Ban Challenges Trump's Energy Agenda
Joe Biden issued a last-minute ban on new offshore oil drilling across 2.5 million square kilometers before leaving office, directly contradicting Donald Trump's plans to boost domestic oil production and potentially creating significant legal and political challenges for his successor.
Biden's Last-Minute Offshore Drilling Ban Challenges Trump's Energy Agenda
Joe Biden issued a last-minute ban on new offshore oil drilling across 2.5 million square kilometers before leaving office, directly contradicting Donald Trump's plans to boost domestic oil production and potentially creating significant legal and political challenges for his successor.
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48% Bias Score
Germany's €3 Billion Ukraine Aid Package Faces Political Hurdles
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces a political dilemma as he attempts to pass a €3 billion military aid package for Ukraine before the February 23 election, encountering resistance due to fiscal concerns and potential electoral repercussions.
Germany's €3 Billion Ukraine Aid Package Faces Political Hurdles
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces a political dilemma as he attempts to pass a €3 billion military aid package for Ukraine before the February 23 election, encountering resistance due to fiscal concerns and potential electoral repercussions.
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48% Bias Score
Bondi's Confirmation Hearing Highlights 2020 Election Tensions
During her Senate confirmation hearing for Attorney General, Pam Bondi, 59, affirmed President Biden's 2020 victory while facing intense questioning from Democrats regarding her past work with Trump and her views on the election. She emphasized her commitment to a non-partisan Department of Justice ...
Bondi's Confirmation Hearing Highlights 2020 Election Tensions
During her Senate confirmation hearing for Attorney General, Pam Bondi, 59, affirmed President Biden's 2020 victory while facing intense questioning from Democrats regarding her past work with Trump and her views on the election. She emphasized her commitment to a non-partisan Department of Justice ...
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60% Bias Score
Rubio Raises Concerns Over China's Influence on Panama Canal
U.S. Senate nominee Marco Rubio raised concerns over China's control of ports at either end of the Panama Canal, suggesting potential violations of the 1979 treaty that transferred control from the U.S. to Panama, highlighting the risk to U.S. national security and the need for a re-evaluation of th...
Rubio Raises Concerns Over China's Influence on Panama Canal
U.S. Senate nominee Marco Rubio raised concerns over China's control of ports at either end of the Panama Canal, suggesting potential violations of the 1979 treaty that transferred control from the U.S. to Panama, highlighting the risk to U.S. national security and the need for a re-evaluation of th...
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48% Bias Score