February 2025
March 2025
Tourism Businesses Lead Conservation Efforts Where Governments Fall Short
Explora, Misool Resort, and andBeyond demonstrate how tourism businesses are actively funding and implementing conservation and community development projects, even in areas where government support is lacking, leading to positive environmental and social impacts.
Tourism Businesses Lead Conservation Efforts Where Governments Fall Short
Explora, Misool Resort, and andBeyond demonstrate how tourism businesses are actively funding and implementing conservation and community development projects, even in areas where government support is lacking, leading to positive environmental and social impacts.
Progress
36% Bias Score
China Announces Countermeasures to US Tariffs
In response to a new 10 percent US tariff on Chinese goods, China announced countermeasures including export controls on certain rare earth metals and technologies, and added two US firms to its unreliable entity list, while emphasizing its willingness to resolve trade disputes through dialogue.
China Announces Countermeasures to US Tariffs
In response to a new 10 percent US tariff on Chinese goods, China announced countermeasures including export controls on certain rare earth metals and technologies, and added two US firms to its unreliable entity list, while emphasizing its willingness to resolve trade disputes through dialogue.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Kim's "All Day All Night" Explores Deaf Experiences
Christine Sun Kim's "All Day All Night," a major museum survey showcasing her work from 2011 to present, uses sound, language, and visual art to explore the Deaf experience, highlighting communication challenges and the need for empathy, as evidenced by the strong turnout at the opening reception.
Kim's "All Day All Night" Explores Deaf Experiences
Christine Sun Kim's "All Day All Night," a major museum survey showcasing her work from 2011 to present, uses sound, language, and visual art to explore the Deaf experience, highlighting communication challenges and the need for empathy, as evidenced by the strong turnout at the opening reception.
Progress
20% Bias Score
U.S. Weighs Panama Invasion: Canal Control and Logistical Challenges
Faced with potential U.S. invasion, Panama risks losing control of the Panama Canal due to its uncooperative stance on U.S. demands and its ties with China; however, the high cost of occupation and managing the Canal could deter the U.S.
U.S. Weighs Panama Invasion: Canal Control and Logistical Challenges
Faced with potential U.S. invasion, Panama risks losing control of the Panama Canal due to its uncooperative stance on U.S. demands and its ties with China; however, the high cost of occupation and managing the Canal could deter the U.S.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Massive Bee Die-off Threatens Food Supply and Almond Production in California
A survey of 234 beekeepers reveals unprecedented winter losses exceeding 50%, resulting in $139 million in financial losses and threatening almond pollination in California, potentially leading to higher food prices.
Massive Bee Die-off Threatens Food Supply and Almond Production in California
A survey of 234 beekeepers reveals unprecedented winter losses exceeding 50%, resulting in $139 million in financial losses and threatening almond pollination in California, potentially leading to higher food prices.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Madrid Appeals Recusal of Constitutional Court Magistrate in Amnesty Law Case
The Madrid government, led by Isabel Díaz Ayuso, is appealing the Constitutional Court's recusal of magistrate José María Macías from the amnesty law case, citing procedural irregularities and accusing the court president of partisan bias; other regions are joining the appeal.
Madrid Appeals Recusal of Constitutional Court Magistrate in Amnesty Law Case
The Madrid government, led by Isabel Díaz Ayuso, is appealing the Constitutional Court's recusal of magistrate José María Macías from the amnesty law case, citing procedural irregularities and accusing the court president of partisan bias; other regions are joining the appeal.
Progress
64% Bias Score
AI Dominates Super Bowl LVII Advertising
During Super Bowl LVII, a record number of AI-themed advertisements aired, costing \$8 million for a 30-second slot, with companies such as Google, Meta, Salesforce, and possibly OpenAI making appearances, reflecting a significant industry trend.
AI Dominates Super Bowl LVII Advertising
During Super Bowl LVII, a record number of AI-themed advertisements aired, costing \$8 million for a 30-second slot, with companies such as Google, Meta, Salesforce, and possibly OpenAI making appearances, reflecting a significant industry trend.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Barkley's Super Bowl Run Re-establishes Value of NFL Running Backs
Hall of Fame running back Jerome Bettis credits Saquon Barkley and other elite running backs with re-establishing the value of the position, noting Barkley's Super Bowl appearance with the Eagles after a 2,000-yard season and emphasizing the importance of team context in their success.
Barkley's Super Bowl Run Re-establishes Value of NFL Running Backs
Hall of Fame running back Jerome Bettis credits Saquon Barkley and other elite running backs with re-establishing the value of the position, noting Barkley's Super Bowl appearance with the Eagles after a 2,000-yard season and emphasizing the importance of team context in their success.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Lai's Secessionist Speech Disrupts Cross-Strait Business Event
Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te's secessionist speech at a Monday event in Taipei for businesspeople in mainland China caused disruption and highlighted the disconnect between the ruling party's policy and economic realities.
Lai's Secessionist Speech Disrupts Cross-Strait Business Event
Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te's secessionist speech at a Monday event in Taipei for businesspeople in mainland China caused disruption and highlighted the disconnect between the ruling party's policy and economic realities.
Progress
64% Bias Score
US Tariffs Spark Concerns for Japan's Economy
The US imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, causing concern in Japan due to its substantial supply chains in these regions; the Japanese government and businesses are closely monitoring the potential economic impact.
US Tariffs Spark Concerns for Japan's Economy
The US imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, causing concern in Japan due to its substantial supply chains in these regions; the Japanese government and businesses are closely monitoring the potential economic impact.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Medicare Advantage Prior Authorizations: Lower Denial Rates, But Persistent Issues
Medicare Advantage prior authorization practices, though controversial, have lower denial rates (6.4 percent in 2023) than perceived; however, appeals are frequently successful (over 80 percent), and the system causes significant administrative burdens.
Medicare Advantage Prior Authorizations: Lower Denial Rates, But Persistent Issues
Medicare Advantage prior authorization practices, though controversial, have lower denial rates (6.4 percent in 2023) than perceived; however, appeals are frequently successful (over 80 percent), and the system causes significant administrative burdens.
Progress
52% Bias Score
US Seizes Venezuelan Plane, Underscoring Sanctions Enforcement
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the seizure of a Venezuelan plane used by Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to evade sanctions and launder money, confiscated in the Dominican Republic in September and owned by PDVSA, highlighting the US commitment to holding the Maduro regime accountable.
US Seizes Venezuelan Plane, Underscoring Sanctions Enforcement
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the seizure of a Venezuelan plane used by Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to evade sanctions and launder money, confiscated in the Dominican Republic in September and owned by PDVSA, highlighting the US commitment to holding the Maduro regime accountable.
Progress
48% Bias Score