January 2025
February 2025
CNIO Board to Decide on Director's Dismissal Amidst Crisis
The board of Spain's top cancer research center, CNIO, will meet on January 29th to decide whether to dismiss its director, Maria Blasco, and manager Juan Arroyo, amid a financial crisis, accusations of harassment, and a decline in international rankings.
CNIO Board to Decide on Director's Dismissal Amidst Crisis
The board of Spain's top cancer research center, CNIO, will meet on January 29th to decide whether to dismiss its director, Maria Blasco, and manager Juan Arroyo, amid a financial crisis, accusations of harassment, and a decline in international rankings.
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60% Bias Score
Thailand, China to Jointly Combat Cross-Border Telecom Scams
Thailand's prime minister will visit China next month to address a surge in cross-border telecom scams involving human trafficking, drug trafficking, and extortion, prompting joint actions between China and Southeast Asian nations to dismantle criminal networks and restore tourist confidence.
Thailand, China to Jointly Combat Cross-Border Telecom Scams
Thailand's prime minister will visit China next month to address a surge in cross-border telecom scams involving human trafficking, drug trafficking, and extortion, prompting joint actions between China and Southeast Asian nations to dismantle criminal networks and restore tourist confidence.
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60% Bias Score
Teenager Critically Injured in Melbourne Shooting Following Gang Brawl
A 17-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in a targeted attack following a large brawl involving 50 young people near Collingwood College in Melbourne; a 15-year-old boy also suffered a gunshot wound in the same incident.
Teenager Critically Injured in Melbourne Shooting Following Gang Brawl
A 17-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in a targeted attack following a large brawl involving 50 young people near Collingwood College in Melbourne; a 15-year-old boy also suffered a gunshot wound in the same incident.
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36% Bias Score
China Launches $137 Billion Plan to Stabilize A-Share Market
China unveiled a multiyear plan to inject roughly $137.2 billion annually into its A-share market through increased investments from State-owned entities and mutual funds, aiming to stabilize the market and boost investor confidence.
China Launches $137 Billion Plan to Stabilize A-Share Market
China unveiled a multiyear plan to inject roughly $137.2 billion annually into its A-share market through increased investments from State-owned entities and mutual funds, aiming to stabilize the market and boost investor confidence.
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44% Bias Score
Chinese Consumers Prioritize Wellness, Experiences Amid Cautious Spending
AlixPartners' report on 3,000 Chinese consumers shows increased spending on wellness and experiences (41% on health, 30%+ on groceries/clothing/travel), led by Gen Z in top cities and affluent seniors, despite cautious overall sentiment; online channels dominate.
Chinese Consumers Prioritize Wellness, Experiences Amid Cautious Spending
AlixPartners' report on 3,000 Chinese consumers shows increased spending on wellness and experiences (41% on health, 30%+ on groceries/clothing/travel), led by Gen Z in top cities and affluent seniors, despite cautious overall sentiment; online channels dominate.
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16% Bias Score
1,500 US Troops Deploy to US-Mexico Border; 10,000 More Potentially Requested
A Department of Homeland Security internal memo proposes requesting up to 10,000 US troops for border security; currently, 1,500 troops are deploying for processing, surveillance, and infrastructure support, with potential use of military bases as holding facilities and aircraft for deportations.
1,500 US Troops Deploy to US-Mexico Border; 10,000 More Potentially Requested
A Department of Homeland Security internal memo proposes requesting up to 10,000 US troops for border security; currently, 1,500 troops are deploying for processing, surveillance, and infrastructure support, with potential use of military bases as holding facilities and aircraft for deportations.
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40% Bias Score
Former ETA Member Teaching in Spanish High School
José Javier Osés Carrasco, a former ETA member convicted in France, is teaching economics at a high school in Tudela, Spain, after his past was discovered by students; the Navarra government says it cannot remove him due to legal limitations.
Former ETA Member Teaching in Spanish High School
José Javier Osés Carrasco, a former ETA member convicted in France, is teaching economics at a high school in Tudela, Spain, after his past was discovered by students; the Navarra government says it cannot remove him due to legal limitations.
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56% Bias Score
China's Record Imports Defy Protectionism, Boosting Global Economy
In 2024, China imported a record 18 trillion yuan ($2.47 trillion), a 2.3 percent increase, defying global protectionism and solidifying its position as the world's second-largest importer for the 16th consecutive year; this strategy aims to boost global economic growth despite trade tensions with t...
China's Record Imports Defy Protectionism, Boosting Global Economy
In 2024, China imported a record 18 trillion yuan ($2.47 trillion), a 2.3 percent increase, defying global protectionism and solidifying its position as the world's second-largest importer for the 16th consecutive year; this strategy aims to boost global economic growth despite trade tensions with t...
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44% Bias Score
China's 2027 Plan for Rural Revitalization and Income Growth
China plans to significantly advance rural vitalization and agricultural modernization by 2027, focusing on high-quality rural industry development to boost farmers' income, with per capita disposable income reaching 23,119 yuan in 2024.
China's 2027 Plan for Rural Revitalization and Income Growth
China plans to significantly advance rural vitalization and agricultural modernization by 2027, focusing on high-quality rural industry development to boost farmers' income, with per capita disposable income reaching 23,119 yuan in 2024.
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32% Bias Score
China's Record Imports Defy Protectionism, Boosting Global Economy
In 2024, China's imports reached a record 18 trillion yuan ($2.47 trillion), a 2.3 percent increase, defying rising global trade protectionism, particularly from the US which proposed a 10 percent tariff on Chinese goods. China aims to create a globally shared market to boost the global economy.
China's Record Imports Defy Protectionism, Boosting Global Economy
In 2024, China's imports reached a record 18 trillion yuan ($2.47 trillion), a 2.3 percent increase, defying rising global trade protectionism, particularly from the US which proposed a 10 percent tariff on Chinese goods. China aims to create a globally shared market to boost the global economy.
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36% Bias Score
Rubio's First Trip Addresses China's Influence Near Panama Canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's first international trip will include Panama, where he will address concerns about Chinese influence near the Panama Canal, despite Panama and China denying any interference in the canal's operations.
Rubio's First Trip Addresses China's Influence Near Panama Canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's first international trip will include Panama, where he will address concerns about Chinese influence near the Panama Canal, despite Panama and China denying any interference in the canal's operations.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Strategy: A Negotiating Tool or Trade War?
President Trump, during a World Economic Forum address, threatened businesses that do not manufacture in America with tariffs, a tactic described by Kevin O'Leary as a negotiating tool to leverage America's large market and incentivize domestic production, while also addressing issues such as illega...
Trump's Tariff Strategy: A Negotiating Tool or Trade War?
President Trump, during a World Economic Forum address, threatened businesses that do not manufacture in America with tariffs, a tactic described by Kevin O'Leary as a negotiating tool to leverage America's large market and incentivize domestic production, while also addressing issues such as illega...
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52% Bias Score