February 2025
March 2025
Surge in Chinese Book Sales at Cairo Book Fair Reflects Growing Arab Interest in China
The 2024 Cairo International Book Fair, held from January 23 to February 5, showcased a significant increase in the popularity of translated Chinese books, driven by the Bayt Al-Hekma Cultural Group and reflecting growing Arab interest in China's culture and modernization amid increased Saudi-Chines...
Surge in Chinese Book Sales at Cairo Book Fair Reflects Growing Arab Interest in China
The 2024 Cairo International Book Fair, held from January 23 to February 5, showcased a significant increase in the popularity of translated Chinese books, driven by the Bayt Al-Hekma Cultural Group and reflecting growing Arab interest in China's culture and modernization amid increased Saudi-Chines...
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36% Bias Score
Pregnant Woman's Remains Suggest Ritual Sacrifice in Ancient Ecuador
A pregnant woman's remains, discovered in coastal Ecuador and dated to 771-953 CE, exhibit signs of ritual sacrifice, including a cranial fracture, cut marks, and missing limbs; the grave's artifacts blend elements from different cultural traditions and periods.
Pregnant Woman's Remains Suggest Ritual Sacrifice in Ancient Ecuador
A pregnant woman's remains, discovered in coastal Ecuador and dated to 771-953 CE, exhibit signs of ritual sacrifice, including a cranial fracture, cut marks, and missing limbs; the grave's artifacts blend elements from different cultural traditions and periods.
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48% Bias Score
Albanese's Cautious Response to Trump's Gaza Proposal
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is employing a cautious approach to US President Trump's proposal to take control of Gaza, prioritizing a stable US relationship while maintaining Australia's support for a two-state solution and avoiding direct confrontation with Trump's unpredictable stat...
Albanese's Cautious Response to Trump's Gaza Proposal
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is employing a cautious approach to US President Trump's proposal to take control of Gaza, prioritizing a stable US relationship while maintaining Australia's support for a two-state solution and avoiding direct confrontation with Trump's unpredictable stat...
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40% Bias Score
USPS Reverses Ban on China, Hong Kong Mail After Tariff Dispute
The U.S. Postal Service briefly banned, then reversed a ban on inbound mail and packages from China and Hong Kong due to new tariffs, impacting online retailers like Shein and Temu.
USPS Reverses Ban on China, Hong Kong Mail After Tariff Dispute
The U.S. Postal Service briefly banned, then reversed a ban on inbound mail and packages from China and Hong Kong due to new tariffs, impacting online retailers like Shein and Temu.
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40% Bias Score
Lawsuit Challenges Nassau County's Armed Volunteer Unit
Nassau County Democrats are suing Republican Executive Bruce Blakeman over his creation of an armed volunteer unit, claiming it's an illegal, taxpayer-funded civilian militia violating state law by deputizing untrained private citizens with police powers.
Lawsuit Challenges Nassau County's Armed Volunteer Unit
Nassau County Democrats are suing Republican Executive Bruce Blakeman over his creation of an armed volunteer unit, claiming it's an illegal, taxpayer-funded civilian militia violating state law by deputizing untrained private citizens with police powers.
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48% Bias Score
Panama Denies U.S. Claim of Waived Canal Fees Amidst China Concerns
Panama denied a U.S. State Department claim that it agreed to waive fees for U.S. government ships using the Panama Canal, contradicting a statement that claimed the move would save the U.S. millions annually; the dispute comes amid rising tensions between the two countries over China's influence.
Panama Denies U.S. Claim of Waived Canal Fees Amidst China Concerns
Panama denied a U.S. State Department claim that it agreed to waive fees for U.S. government ships using the Panama Canal, contradicting a statement that claimed the move would save the U.S. millions annually; the dispute comes amid rising tensions between the two countries over China's influence.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Cabinet to Release Prisoners Early Amid Prison Crisis
Due to critical staff and cell shortages in Dutch prisons, the cabinet plans to release prisoners up to two weeks early, a decision facing significant political opposition and raising concerns about public safety.
Dutch Cabinet to Release Prisoners Early Amid Prison Crisis
Due to critical staff and cell shortages in Dutch prisons, the cabinet plans to release prisoners up to two weeks early, a decision facing significant political opposition and raising concerns about public safety.
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48% Bias Score
U.S. Tax Implications of Foreign Real Estate Ownership
U.S. citizens face complex tax obligations when owning foreign real estate, including full taxation on rental income, specific depreciation rules, and reporting requirements for associated foreign bank accounts exceeding $10,000, potentially impacting estate, gift, and exit taxes.
U.S. Tax Implications of Foreign Real Estate Ownership
U.S. citizens face complex tax obligations when owning foreign real estate, including full taxation on rental income, specific depreciation rules, and reporting requirements for associated foreign bank accounts exceeding $10,000, potentially impacting estate, gift, and exit taxes.
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32% Bias Score
Shanghai's 8th Business Action Plan Boosts Economic Growth
Shanghai unveiled its eighth business environment improvement action plan on Wednesday, detailing 58 measures to support enterprises, including streamlining customs, improving financing for SMEs, and attracting foreign investment, as evidenced by Toyota's new Lexus EV facility.
Shanghai's 8th Business Action Plan Boosts Economic Growth
Shanghai unveiled its eighth business environment improvement action plan on Wednesday, detailing 58 measures to support enterprises, including streamlining customs, improving financing for SMEs, and attracting foreign investment, as evidenced by Toyota's new Lexus EV facility.
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52% Bias Score
Court Awards Proud Boys Trademark to Black Church After Vandalism
A D.C. Superior Court ruled that the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church now controls the Proud Boys trademark after the far-right group failed to pay a $2.8 million judgment for vandalism committed at the church during a December 2020 pro-Trump rally, where Black Lives Matter banners we...
Court Awards Proud Boys Trademark to Black Church After Vandalism
A D.C. Superior Court ruled that the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church now controls the Proud Boys trademark after the far-right group failed to pay a $2.8 million judgment for vandalism committed at the church during a December 2020 pro-Trump rally, where Black Lives Matter banners we...
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52% Bias Score
Former AOC Chief of Staff Challenges Pelosi for House Leadership
Saikat Chakrabarti, former chief of staff to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, announced a primary challenge against House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday, citing the Democratic Party's perceived inadequacy in addressing current political and economic challenges.
Former AOC Chief of Staff Challenges Pelosi for House Leadership
Saikat Chakrabarti, former chief of staff to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, announced a primary challenge against House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday, citing the Democratic Party's perceived inadequacy in addressing current political and economic challenges.
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64% Bias Score
Panama Canal Authority Denies US Claim of Free Passage for Government Ships
The Panama Canal Authority denied US claims of free passage for US government ships, contradicting the US State Department's announcement of millions in savings; this highlights ongoing tensions between the two countries over tolls and China's growing influence.
Panama Canal Authority Denies US Claim of Free Passage for Government Ships
The Panama Canal Authority denied US claims of free passage for US government ships, contradicting the US State Department's announcement of millions in savings; this highlights ongoing tensions between the two countries over tolls and China's growing influence.
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52% Bias Score