January 2025
February 2025
Ultra-Processed Food Regulation Fails: Systemic Change Needed
A study of 417 measures from 105 countries reveals that current regulations, focusing primarily on consumer behavior, have failed to curb the rise of ultra-processed foods, which comprise 70% of the average American diet and are linked to serious health problems; the authors call for systemic change...
Ultra-Processed Food Regulation Fails: Systemic Change Needed
A study of 417 measures from 105 countries reveals that current regulations, focusing primarily on consumer behavior, have failed to curb the rise of ultra-processed foods, which comprise 70% of the average American diet and are linked to serious health problems; the authors call for systemic change...
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44% Bias Score
China Resumes Group Tours to Taiwan After Five-Year Halt
Mainland China has lifted restrictions on group tours to Taiwan for residents of Fujian and Shanghai, aiming to resume normal cross-strait interactions after a five-year COVID-related ban imposed by Taiwan's DPP authorities, despite the DPP maintaining their ban on mainland group tours to Taiwan.
China Resumes Group Tours to Taiwan After Five-Year Halt
Mainland China has lifted restrictions on group tours to Taiwan for residents of Fujian and Shanghai, aiming to resume normal cross-strait interactions after a five-year COVID-related ban imposed by Taiwan's DPP authorities, despite the DPP maintaining their ban on mainland group tours to Taiwan.
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48% Bias Score
China Discovers Major Rare Earth Deposit in Yunnan
China announced the discovery of a major rare earth deposit in Yunnan province, containing 1.15 million metric tons of potential resources, including over 470,000 tons of critical rare earths vital for electric vehicles and renewable energy, further strengthening its global dominance in this sector.
China Discovers Major Rare Earth Deposit in Yunnan
China announced the discovery of a major rare earth deposit in Yunnan province, containing 1.15 million metric tons of potential resources, including over 470,000 tons of critical rare earths vital for electric vehicles and renewable energy, further strengthening its global dominance in this sector.
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32% Bias Score
China Unveils 2024-2035 Education Blueprint to Become Global Leader
China unveiled a 2024-2035 education blueprint on Sunday, aiming to become a global education leader by 2035, involving establishing a high-quality education system by 2027, focusing on talent cultivation, technological advancement, and international collaboration.
China Unveils 2024-2035 Education Blueprint to Become Global Leader
China unveiled a 2024-2035 education blueprint on Sunday, aiming to become a global education leader by 2035, involving establishing a high-quality education system by 2027, focusing on talent cultivation, technological advancement, and international collaboration.
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32% Bias Score
Over 210 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed in Kursk Region; Civilian Killings Investigated
Russian forces in the Kursk region eliminated over 210 Ukrainian soldiers and five armored vehicles in the past 24 hours, using Lancet loitering munitions to destroy a US-made Paladin howitzer and capturing Ukrainian drones for reuse. This follows the discovery of at least seven civilians killed in ...
Over 210 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed in Kursk Region; Civilian Killings Investigated
Russian forces in the Kursk region eliminated over 210 Ukrainian soldiers and five armored vehicles in the past 24 hours, using Lancet loitering munitions to destroy a US-made Paladin howitzer and capturing Ukrainian drones for reuse. This follows the discovery of at least seven civilians killed in ...
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60% Bias Score
Braided Hair: A Coded Message from Gaza Hostages?
Released Israeli hostages Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher all had braided hair, possibly a coded message from a remaining captive, Agam Berger, who reportedly braided the hair of other female soldiers before their release, according to testimonies from released hostages and family m...
Braided Hair: A Coded Message from Gaza Hostages?
Released Israeli hostages Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher all had braided hair, possibly a coded message from a remaining captive, Agam Berger, who reportedly braided the hair of other female soldiers before their release, according to testimonies from released hostages and family m...
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60% Bias Score
UNESCO Listing Boosts Domestic Tourism During China's Spring Festival
The inclusion of Spring Festival in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list has driven a surge in domestic tourism in China, with bookings to cultural destinations quadrupling in some cases and high-speed rail tickets selling out rapidly, as people embrace their cultural heritage during the eight...
UNESCO Listing Boosts Domestic Tourism During China's Spring Festival
The inclusion of Spring Festival in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list has driven a surge in domestic tourism in China, with bookings to cultural destinations quadrupling in some cases and high-speed rail tickets selling out rapidly, as people embrace their cultural heritage during the eight...
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28% Bias Score
Extended Spring Festival Fuels Tourism Boom in China
The 2025 Spring Festival, extended to eight days and newly inscribed on UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, is driving a significant surge in both domestic and international tourism in China, with longer trips and a focus on cultural experiences.
Extended Spring Festival Fuels Tourism Boom in China
The 2025 Spring Festival, extended to eight days and newly inscribed on UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, is driving a significant surge in both domestic and international tourism in China, with longer trips and a focus on cultural experiences.
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16% Bias Score
Extended Spring Festival Fuels Tourism Boom in China
The 2025 Chinese Spring Festival, extended to eight days and newly recognized by UNESCO, is driving a surge in domestic and international tourism, with bookings significantly exceeding pre-pandemic levels and a strong focus on cultural experiences.
Extended Spring Festival Fuels Tourism Boom in China
The 2025 Chinese Spring Festival, extended to eight days and newly recognized by UNESCO, is driving a surge in domestic and international tourism, with bookings significantly exceeding pre-pandemic levels and a strong focus on cultural experiences.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Fear and Self-Censorship Among American Jews Amidst Rising Antisemitism
The author describes a situation where American Jews remained silent about Ta-Nehisi Coates's antisemitic book, fearing accusations of racism, highlighting the pervasive climate of fear and self-censorship among the community amidst rising global antisemitism.
Fear and Self-Censorship Among American Jews Amidst Rising Antisemitism
The author describes a situation where American Jews remained silent about Ta-Nehisi Coates's antisemitic book, fearing accusations of racism, highlighting the pervasive climate of fear and self-censorship among the community amidst rising global antisemitism.
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56% Bias Score
119th Congress Prioritizes Antisemitism Fight, Israel Support, and School Choice
The incoming 119th Congress, with Republican control of all three branches of government, plans to prioritize combating antisemitism through legislative action and executive enforcement, strengthen support for Israel, and expand school choice via educational reforms.
119th Congress Prioritizes Antisemitism Fight, Israel Support, and School Choice
The incoming 119th Congress, with Republican control of all three branches of government, plans to prioritize combating antisemitism through legislative action and executive enforcement, strengthen support for Israel, and expand school choice via educational reforms.
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56% Bias Score
Texas Students Defy Segregation with Interracial Basketball Games in 1953
In 1953, the white and Black senior class presidents of New Braunfels, Texas high schools organized a series of integrated basketball games to raise money for their yearbooks, defying state segregation laws and fostering interracial interaction.
Texas Students Defy Segregation with Interracial Basketball Games in 1953
In 1953, the white and Black senior class presidents of New Braunfels, Texas high schools organized a series of integrated basketball games to raise money for their yearbooks, defying state segregation laws and fostering interracial interaction.
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44% Bias Score