January 2025
February 2025
China and Vietnam Strengthen Ties, Launch Year of People-to-People Exchanges
President Xi Jinping and Vietnam's General Secretary To Lam spoke on Wednesday, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties, celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations, and expanding cooperation across various sectors, including trade (exceeding $227.8 billion in 2022) and people-to-people exchanges,...
China and Vietnam Strengthen Ties, Launch Year of People-to-People Exchanges
President Xi Jinping and Vietnam's General Secretary To Lam spoke on Wednesday, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties, celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations, and expanding cooperation across various sectors, including trade (exceeding $227.8 billion in 2022) and people-to-people exchanges,...
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16% Bias Score
Beijing's Economy Grows 5.2 Percent in 2024
In 2024, Beijing's GDP increased by 5.2 percent year-on-year, driven by growth in high-tech manufacturing, real estate market stabilization, and a surge in tourism; pharmaceutical and healthcare revenue surpassed $139 billion.
Beijing's Economy Grows 5.2 Percent in 2024
In 2024, Beijing's GDP increased by 5.2 percent year-on-year, driven by growth in high-tech manufacturing, real estate market stabilization, and a surge in tourism; pharmaceutical and healthcare revenue surpassed $139 billion.
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52% Bias Score
One-Third of North Korean Troops in Kursk Oblast Killed or Wounded
North Korea's 11th Army Corps suffered approximately 3,800 casualties (killed, wounded, or captured) out of 12,000 troops deployed to Kursk Oblast since December, despite their superior marksmanship, highlighting the intense fighting and the devastating effectiveness of Ukrainian drone warfare again...
One-Third of North Korean Troops in Kursk Oblast Killed or Wounded
North Korea's 11th Army Corps suffered approximately 3,800 casualties (killed, wounded, or captured) out of 12,000 troops deployed to Kursk Oblast since December, despite their superior marksmanship, highlighting the intense fighting and the devastating effectiveness of Ukrainian drone warfare again...
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48% Bias Score
EU to Reform Green Deal Regulations Amid Business Burden Concerns
The European Union plans to reform its Green Deal regulations to ease the burden on businesses, prompting debate on January 21st and a Commission address on February 26th. The Omnibus Simplification Package will amend the EU Taxonomy, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, and Corporate Susta...
EU to Reform Green Deal Regulations Amid Business Burden Concerns
The European Union plans to reform its Green Deal regulations to ease the burden on businesses, prompting debate on January 21st and a Commission address on February 26th. The Omnibus Simplification Package will amend the EU Taxonomy, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, and Corporate Susta...
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52% Bias Score
China and Sri Lanka Strengthen Ties with New Belt and Road Agreements
China and Sri Lanka signed multiple agreements on Wednesday to enhance bilateral ties, focusing on boosting Belt and Road cooperation and Sri Lanka's agricultural exports to China, as witnessed by Presidents Xi Jinping and Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Beijing.
China and Sri Lanka Strengthen Ties with New Belt and Road Agreements
China and Sri Lanka signed multiple agreements on Wednesday to enhance bilateral ties, focusing on boosting Belt and Road cooperation and Sri Lanka's agricultural exports to China, as witnessed by Presidents Xi Jinping and Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Beijing.
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44% Bias Score
Climate Change Fuels Soaring Home Insurance Costs Across the U.S.
From 2020-2023, the average U.S. homeowners insurance premium jumped 33% to $2,530 annually, exceeding inflation and disproportionately affecting states vulnerable to climate-related disasters; insurers are hiking premiums to cover increased payouts, while non-renewal rates climb, impacting property...
Climate Change Fuels Soaring Home Insurance Costs Across the U.S.
From 2020-2023, the average U.S. homeowners insurance premium jumped 33% to $2,530 annually, exceeding inflation and disproportionately affecting states vulnerable to climate-related disasters; insurers are hiking premiums to cover increased payouts, while non-renewal rates climb, impacting property...
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24% Bias Score
Climate Grief: Coping With the Psychological Impacts of Climate Disasters
Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina, which killed over 120 residents and the current raging Los Angeles wildfires, a psychotherapist and grief specialist discuss the psychological impacts of climate-related disasters, offering tools to cope with climate grief.
Climate Grief: Coping With the Psychological Impacts of Climate Disasters
Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina, which killed over 120 residents and the current raging Los Angeles wildfires, a psychotherapist and grief specialist discuss the psychological impacts of climate-related disasters, offering tools to cope with climate grief.
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36% Bias Score
2024: Deadliest Year for Commercial Aviation in Six Years
The year 2024 saw a sharp increase in commercial aviation deaths (318), exceeding 2023's total by more than double due to two major crashes, missile strikes, stowaways, and airport security issues.
2024: Deadliest Year for Commercial Aviation in Six Years
The year 2024 saw a sharp increase in commercial aviation deaths (318), exceeding 2023's total by more than double due to two major crashes, missile strikes, stowaways, and airport security issues.
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52% Bias Score
China's Invention Patent Industrialization Rate Reaches Record High
In 2024, Chinese enterprises achieved a 53.3 percent industrialization rate for invention patents, a 2 percent increase from 2023, with SMEs and high-tech sectors significantly contributing to this growth, indicating economic vitality and technological progress.
China's Invention Patent Industrialization Rate Reaches Record High
In 2024, Chinese enterprises achieved a 53.3 percent industrialization rate for invention patents, a 2 percent increase from 2023, with SMEs and high-tech sectors significantly contributing to this growth, indicating economic vitality and technological progress.
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44% Bias Score
Biden Administratrion Forgives $4.5 Billion in Student Loans for Ashford University Students
The Biden administration announced $4.5 billion in student loan forgiveness for 261,000 borrowers who attended Ashford University due to the university's deceptive recruitment practices, which were revealed in a California lawsuit that resulted in a $20 million penalty against Ashford's parent compa...
Biden Administratrion Forgives $4.5 Billion in Student Loans for Ashford University Students
The Biden administration announced $4.5 billion in student loan forgiveness for 261,000 borrowers who attended Ashford University due to the university's deceptive recruitment practices, which were revealed in a California lawsuit that resulted in a $20 million penalty against Ashford's parent compa...
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56% Bias Score
Drake Sues UMG Over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," Citing Incited Home Invasions
Drake is suing Universal Music Group (UMG) for damages resulting from the release of Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," alleging that the song's promotion incited three home invasions, online harassment, and defamation. The lawsuit focuses on UMG's role, not Lamar's.
Drake Sues UMG Over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," Citing Incited Home Invasions
Drake is suing Universal Music Group (UMG) for damages resulting from the release of Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," alleging that the song's promotion incited three home invasions, online harassment, and defamation. The lawsuit focuses on UMG's role, not Lamar's.
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56% Bias Score
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Replaced Amidst Russian Weapon Disclosure Dispute
Rep. Mike Johnson replaced Rep. Mike Turner as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee after Turner publicly warned about a Russian anti-satellite weapon, sparking a disagreement over the handling of classified information and highlighting past tensions with the Trumpist wing of the Republican ...
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Replaced Amidst Russian Weapon Disclosure Dispute
Rep. Mike Johnson replaced Rep. Mike Turner as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee after Turner publicly warned about a Russian anti-satellite weapon, sparking a disagreement over the handling of classified information and highlighting past tensions with the Trumpist wing of the Republican ...
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44% Bias Score