February 2025
March 2025
US Woman Sues Andrew and Tristan Tate for Sex Trafficking and Defamation
A US woman sued Andrew and Tristan Tate for allegedly forcing her into sex work in Romania and defaming her after she spoke to authorities; this is the first US lawsuit against the brothers, who face multiple criminal and civil cases in Romania and the UK.
US Woman Sues Andrew and Tristan Tate for Sex Trafficking and Defamation
A US woman sued Andrew and Tristan Tate for allegedly forcing her into sex work in Romania and defaming her after she spoke to authorities; this is the first US lawsuit against the brothers, who face multiple criminal and civil cases in Romania and the UK.
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60% Bias Score
US Imposes 25% Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum; Reverses Plastic Straw Ban
President Trump signed a decree imposing 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from March 4th, eliminating all exceptions, impacting countries like Canada and the EU, while also reversing the ban on plastic straws despite environmental concerns; Tata Steel in the Netherlands will be signi...
US Imposes 25% Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum; Reverses Plastic Straw Ban
President Trump signed a decree imposing 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from March 4th, eliminating all exceptions, impacting countries like Canada and the EU, while also reversing the ban on plastic straws despite environmental concerns; Tata Steel in the Netherlands will be signi...
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56% Bias Score
DeepSeek Challenges Nvidia's AI Chip Dominance with Low-Cost ChatGPT Rival
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, developed a ChatGPT rival at 1/10th the cost of Meta's Llama, using less Nvidia technology and Chinese chip alternatives, challenging Nvidia's 98% global AI training market share and potentially reshaping the global computing landscape by 2026.
DeepSeek Challenges Nvidia's AI Chip Dominance with Low-Cost ChatGPT Rival
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, developed a ChatGPT rival at 1/10th the cost of Meta's Llama, using less Nvidia technology and Chinese chip alternatives, challenging Nvidia's 98% global AI training market share and potentially reshaping the global computing landscape by 2026.
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44% Bias Score
Portfolio Careers Rise Amidst Economic Uncertainty and Technological Change
Driven by economic uncertainty and technological change, portfolio careers—where professionals juggle multiple roles—are surging, with freelancers projected to reach over 50% of the U.S. workforce by 2027, offering flexibility but demanding strong self-management.
Portfolio Careers Rise Amidst Economic Uncertainty and Technological Change
Driven by economic uncertainty and technological change, portfolio careers—where professionals juggle multiple roles—are surging, with freelancers projected to reach over 50% of the U.S. workforce by 2027, offering flexibility but demanding strong self-management.
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44% Bias Score
Market Surge Driven by Meta, China Investments, and Steel Tariffs
CNBC reports on Monday's market activity, noting Meta's 16-day up streak, significant gains in Chinese stocks following David Tepper's investment, and market reactions to President Trump's steel tariffs; Boeing, Coca-Cola, Shopify, and McDonald's are among companies reporting earnings this week.
Market Surge Driven by Meta, China Investments, and Steel Tariffs
CNBC reports on Monday's market activity, noting Meta's 16-day up streak, significant gains in Chinese stocks following David Tepper's investment, and market reactions to President Trump's steel tariffs; Boeing, Coca-Cola, Shopify, and McDonald's are among companies reporting earnings this week.
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44% Bias Score
China-ASEAN Partnership: Economic Success Needs People-to-People Connectivity
China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) enjoy a strong economic partnership, with ASEAN being China's top trading partner since 2020 and vice versa for over 15 years; however, challenges remain regarding trade imbalances, Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) project implementation, an...
China-ASEAN Partnership: Economic Success Needs People-to-People Connectivity
China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) enjoy a strong economic partnership, with ASEAN being China's top trading partner since 2020 and vice versa for over 15 years; however, challenges remain regarding trade imbalances, Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) project implementation, an...
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40% Bias Score
22 States Sue Trump Over $4 Billion Medical Research Funding Cut
Twenty-two US states, including some that voted for Trump, sued him on Monday for slashing indirect costs of medical research—funding for lab maintenance and staff—by $4 billion annually, a move the states claim endangers research and may lead to lab closures.
22 States Sue Trump Over $4 Billion Medical Research Funding Cut
Twenty-two US states, including some that voted for Trump, sued him on Monday for slashing indirect costs of medical research—funding for lab maintenance and staff—by $4 billion annually, a move the states claim endangers research and may lead to lab closures.
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44% Bias Score
US Reinstates Steel, Aluminum Tariffs; Reverses Plastic Straw Ban
President Trump signed a decree imposing 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, eliminating prior exemptions, effective March 4th; he also aims to reverse the ban on plastic straws, despite environmental concerns; this impacts global trade and environmental policy.
US Reinstates Steel, Aluminum Tariffs; Reverses Plastic Straw Ban
President Trump signed a decree imposing 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, eliminating prior exemptions, effective March 4th; he also aims to reverse the ban on plastic straws, despite environmental concerns; this impacts global trade and environmental policy.
Progress
48% Bias Score
DeepSeek's Low-Cost AI Model Challenges Nvidia's Dominance
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, created a ChatGPT rival using significantly less expensive Nvidia technology than US competitors, costing only $5.6 million to train, a fraction of Meta's Llama, and is now used by cloud providers like SiliconFlow on Huawei and Moore Threads GPUs.
DeepSeek's Low-Cost AI Model Challenges Nvidia's Dominance
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, created a ChatGPT rival using significantly less expensive Nvidia technology than US competitors, costing only $5.6 million to train, a fraction of Meta's Llama, and is now used by cloud providers like SiliconFlow on Huawei and Moore Threads GPUs.
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40% Bias Score
Super Bowl LIX Sets Viewership Record with 126 Million Viewers
Fox's broadcast of Super Bowl LIX on Sunday drew a record-breaking 126 million viewers across platforms, a 2% increase from last year, peaking at 135.7 million viewers during the second quarter; President Trump's attendance marked a historical first.
Super Bowl LIX Sets Viewership Record with 126 Million Viewers
Fox's broadcast of Super Bowl LIX on Sunday drew a record-breaking 126 million viewers across platforms, a 2% increase from last year, peaking at 135.7 million viewers during the second quarter; President Trump's attendance marked a historical first.
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28% Bias Score
Musk's Controversies Drag Down Tesla Stock and Sales
Negative publicity surrounding Elon Musk's political actions and controversial salute has led to vandalism, protests, and a 27% drop in Tesla's stock price since December 2024, with sales also plummeting in major markets and two-thirds of potential buyers now unwilling to consider a Tesla.
Musk's Controversies Drag Down Tesla Stock and Sales
Negative publicity surrounding Elon Musk's political actions and controversial salute has led to vandalism, protests, and a 27% drop in Tesla's stock price since December 2024, with sales also plummeting in major markets and two-thirds of potential buyers now unwilling to consider a Tesla.
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64% Bias Score
IRS Intensifies International Tax Compliance: Educational Resources and Increased Scrutiny
The IRS's 2024 Nationwide Tax Forum emphasized international tax compliance, providing detailed educational materials on global income reporting (including FATCA/FBAR) accessible to both tax professionals and taxpayers, increasing expectations for diligence and reducing the validity of ignorance-bas...
IRS Intensifies International Tax Compliance: Educational Resources and Increased Scrutiny
The IRS's 2024 Nationwide Tax Forum emphasized international tax compliance, providing detailed educational materials on global income reporting (including FATCA/FBAR) accessible to both tax professionals and taxpayers, increasing expectations for diligence and reducing the validity of ignorance-bas...
Progress
44% Bias Score