February 2025
March 2025
Zakharova Condemns Trump's Ukraine Demands, Hockey Ban, and Mourns Titov
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova criticized US President Trump's demands on Ukraine for rare earth metals in exchange for aid, the International Ice Hockey Federation's ban on the Russian hockey team from the 2026 World Championship, and the recent death of prominent Russian dip...
Zakharova Condemns Trump's Ukraine Demands, Hockey Ban, and Mourns Titov
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova criticized US President Trump's demands on Ukraine for rare earth metals in exchange for aid, the International Ice Hockey Federation's ban on the Russian hockey team from the 2026 World Championship, and the recent death of prominent Russian dip...
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56% Bias Score
US Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Paused, but Economic Damage Looms
A month-long pause on 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods is in effect, but their potential re-implementation in March threatens to harm vital US relationships and raise prices significantly, contrary to the current trend of nearshoring to strengthen regional ties.
US Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Paused, but Economic Damage Looms
A month-long pause on 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods is in effect, but their potential re-implementation in March threatens to harm vital US relationships and raise prices significantly, contrary to the current trend of nearshoring to strengthen regional ties.
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Upend Global Value Chains
President Trump's new tariffs on goods challenge global value chain structures by targeting both the origin of goods and the source of capital investment, increasing uncertainty for businesses using a "China+1" strategy and potentially impacting future trade routes.
Trump's Tariffs Upend Global Value Chains
President Trump's new tariffs on goods challenge global value chain structures by targeting both the origin of goods and the source of capital investment, increasing uncertainty for businesses using a "China+1" strategy and potentially impacting future trade routes.
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36% Bias Score
Asian Equities Surge on AI Advancements and Trade Deal Hopes
Asian equities saw mostly positive overnight trading, led by China and Hong Kong, driven by strong AI advancements and anticipation of a US-China trade deal; BYD surged 12%, and Alibaba gained on its AI chat bot's performance.
Asian Equities Surge on AI Advancements and Trade Deal Hopes
Asian equities saw mostly positive overnight trading, led by China and Hong Kong, driven by strong AI advancements and anticipation of a US-China trade deal; BYD surged 12%, and Alibaba gained on its AI chat bot's performance.
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44% Bias Score
Pro-Invasion Board Game Released in Russia
A new board game, "Special Operation on the Outskirts," celebrating Russia's invasion of Ukraine, went on sale at Wildberries ahead of the war's third anniversary on February 24th, coinciding with Defenders of the Fatherland Day on February 23rd.
Pro-Invasion Board Game Released in Russia
A new board game, "Special Operation on the Outskirts," celebrating Russia's invasion of Ukraine, went on sale at Wildberries ahead of the war's third anniversary on February 24th, coinciding with Defenders of the Fatherland Day on February 23rd.
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68% Bias Score
IRA's Drug Price Controls Threaten Generic Drug Market
The Inflation Reduction Act's (IRA) price negotiation provision for prescription drugs, while intending to lower costs, risks undermining the generic drug market by reducing profit incentives for generic manufacturers, potentially limiting patient access to affordable medications and decreasing inno...
IRA's Drug Price Controls Threaten Generic Drug Market
The Inflation Reduction Act's (IRA) price negotiation provision for prescription drugs, while intending to lower costs, risks undermining the generic drug market by reducing profit incentives for generic manufacturers, potentially limiting patient access to affordable medications and decreasing inno...
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60% Bias Score
SVC's $1 Billion Investment Drives Saudi Arabia's VC Leadership in MENA
The Saudi Venture Capital Co. (SVC) invested $1 billion since 2018, boosting Saudi Arabia to the top spot in MENA VC investments in 2024 with $750 million (40% of the regional total) and 178 deals, a 16% increase, while supporting Saudi Vision 2030's economic diversification.
SVC's $1 Billion Investment Drives Saudi Arabia's VC Leadership in MENA
The Saudi Venture Capital Co. (SVC) invested $1 billion since 2018, boosting Saudi Arabia to the top spot in MENA VC investments in 2024 with $750 million (40% of the regional total) and 178 deals, a 16% increase, while supporting Saudi Vision 2030's economic diversification.
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48% Bias Score
Bill Introduced to Ban Chinese AI Software DeepSeek from U.S. Government Devices
U.S. Representatives LaHood and Gottheimer introduced a bipartisan bill to ban DeepSeek, a Chinese AI software, from government devices due to national security concerns; an analysis reveals the software may send user data to China Mobile, a state-owned company banned in the U.S.
Bill Introduced to Ban Chinese AI Software DeepSeek from U.S. Government Devices
U.S. Representatives LaHood and Gottheimer introduced a bipartisan bill to ban DeepSeek, a Chinese AI software, from government devices due to national security concerns; an analysis reveals the software may send user data to China Mobile, a state-owned company banned in the U.S.
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48% Bias Score
Sustainability's Cyclical Resistance: Adapting to Maintain Momentum
The article discusses recurring resistance to sustainability efforts, comparing current pushback to past challenges in the 1990s and during the 2008/9 recession, emphasizing the need for adaptation and resilience within the field to maintain progress.
Sustainability's Cyclical Resistance: Adapting to Maintain Momentum
The article discusses recurring resistance to sustainability efforts, comparing current pushback to past challenges in the 1990s and during the 2008/9 recession, emphasizing the need for adaptation and resilience within the field to maintain progress.
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40% Bias Score
India's 2024 Budget: Tax Cuts Aim to Boost Consumption Amidst Economic Slowdown
India's 2024 budget includes a \$11 billion tax cut for those earning under \$13,694 annually, aiming to boost consumption and counter a slowdown in urban spending, alongside plans for increased government capital expenditure.
India's 2024 Budget: Tax Cuts Aim to Boost Consumption Amidst Economic Slowdown
India's 2024 budget includes a \$11 billion tax cut for those earning under \$13,694 annually, aiming to boost consumption and counter a slowdown in urban spending, alongside plans for increased government capital expenditure.
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36% Bias Score
Morgan Stanley Reiterates Nvidia as Top Pick Despite DeepSeek-Fueled Sell-Off
Morgan Stanley reaffirmed its overweight rating on Nvidia stock despite a recent sell-off triggered by Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, citing strong near-term demand and long-term leadership in the AI inference market. The analyst's $152 price target suggests a 22% upside, while Nvidia's stock is down ...
Morgan Stanley Reiterates Nvidia as Top Pick Despite DeepSeek-Fueled Sell-Off
Morgan Stanley reaffirmed its overweight rating on Nvidia stock despite a recent sell-off triggered by Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, citing strong near-term demand and long-term leadership in the AI inference market. The analyst's $152 price target suggests a 22% upside, while Nvidia's stock is down ...
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40% Bias Score
US Flu Surge: 20 Million Cases, School Closures, and Whooping Cough on the Rise
A significant flu surge is impacting the US, with at least 41 states reporting high viral activity, resulting in over 20 million cases, 250,000 hospitalizations, and 11,000 deaths this season; whooping cough cases are also rising sharply.
US Flu Surge: 20 Million Cases, School Closures, and Whooping Cough on the Rise
A significant flu surge is impacting the US, with at least 41 states reporting high viral activity, resulting in over 20 million cases, 250,000 hospitalizations, and 11,000 deaths this season; whooping cough cases are also rising sharply.
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20% Bias Score