February 2025
March 2025
China's Automakers Accelerate Intelligent Driving Adoption
Chinese automakers, including BYD, Changan, Li Auto, and Xpeng, are rapidly developing and deploying advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving capabilities, spurred by substantial R&D investments and the integration of open-source AI models like DeepSeek, aiming for wider affo...
China's Automakers Accelerate Intelligent Driving Adoption
Chinese automakers, including BYD, Changan, Li Auto, and Xpeng, are rapidly developing and deploying advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving capabilities, spurred by substantial R&D investments and the integration of open-source AI models like DeepSeek, aiming for wider affo...
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48% Bias Score
Affirm Expands BNPL Service to Debit Cards Through Partnership with FIS
Affirm partnered with FIS to offer its pay-over-time service to banks and their customers, expanding its BNPL offering from credit to debit cards, aiming to reach 230 million debit card users in the U.S. and leveraging its 21 million active users and recent profitability.
Affirm Expands BNPL Service to Debit Cards Through Partnership with FIS
Affirm partnered with FIS to offer its pay-over-time service to banks and their customers, expanding its BNPL offering from credit to debit cards, aiming to reach 230 million debit card users in the U.S. and leveraging its 21 million active users and recent profitability.
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48% Bias Score
High Court Ruling Cripples UK Police's Ability to Dismiss Misconduct Accused Officers
A High Court ruling prevents UK police from dismissing officers by removing their vetting clearance, significantly hindering efforts to remove officers accused of misconduct, as exemplified by the case of Sergeant Lino Di Maria, whose vetting was revoked following rape allegations that were ultimate...
High Court Ruling Cripples UK Police's Ability to Dismiss Misconduct Accused Officers
A High Court ruling prevents UK police from dismissing officers by removing their vetting clearance, significantly hindering efforts to remove officers accused of misconduct, as exemplified by the case of Sergeant Lino Di Maria, whose vetting was revoked following rape allegations that were ultimate...
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48% Bias Score
Binance Executive Detained in Nigeria, Charges Dropped
Former IRS Special Agent and Binance employee Tigran Gambaryan was detained in Nigeria for eight months in 2024, accused of crimes and economic sabotage; charges were later dropped.
Binance Executive Detained in Nigeria, Charges Dropped
Former IRS Special Agent and Binance employee Tigran Gambaryan was detained in Nigeria for eight months in 2024, accused of crimes and economic sabotage; charges were later dropped.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Approval Rating Higher Than During First Term, but Below Most Since Reagan
A new Pew Research Center poll shows President Trump's approval rating at 47%, higher than at any point during his first term, but lower than most presidents since Reagan; however, his actions are viewed favorably by 28% of Americans, and unfavorably by 35%, with partisan divides significantly impac...
Trump's Approval Rating Higher Than During First Term, but Below Most Since Reagan
A new Pew Research Center poll shows President Trump's approval rating at 47%, higher than at any point during his first term, but lower than most presidents since Reagan; however, his actions are viewed favorably by 28% of Americans, and unfavorably by 35%, with partisan divides significantly impac...
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40% Bias Score
Musk's DOGE Overhauls US Government Tech Amid Cybersecurity Concerns
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is overhauling US government technology, facing bureaucratic resistance but promising improved efficiency and cybersecurity; recent major cyberattacks highlighted existing vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need for reform.
Musk's DOGE Overhauls US Government Tech Amid Cybersecurity Concerns
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is overhauling US government technology, facing bureaucratic resistance but promising improved efficiency and cybersecurity; recent major cyberattacks highlighted existing vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need for reform.
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68% Bias Score
Chiefs Suffer Humiliating Super Bowl Loss
The Kansas City Chiefs lost Super Bowl LVII to the Philadelphia Eagles by a score of 40-22, with Patrick Mahomes experiencing six sacks and three turnovers, including a pick-six, significantly hindering the team's performance and ultimately leading to their defeat.
Chiefs Suffer Humiliating Super Bowl Loss
The Kansas City Chiefs lost Super Bowl LVII to the Philadelphia Eagles by a score of 40-22, with Patrick Mahomes experiencing six sacks and three turnovers, including a pick-six, significantly hindering the team's performance and ultimately leading to their defeat.
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56% Bias Score
DeepSeek's AI Breakthrough Fuels Surge in Foreign Investment in Chinese Assets
DeepSeek's launch of cost-effective, high-performing AI models has spurred increased investment in Chinese assets by major foreign institutions like Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank, driven by China's advancements in high-value tech fields and expectations of continued economic growth.
DeepSeek's AI Breakthrough Fuels Surge in Foreign Investment in Chinese Assets
DeepSeek's launch of cost-effective, high-performing AI models has spurred increased investment in Chinese assets by major foreign institutions like Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank, driven by China's advancements in high-value tech fields and expectations of continued economic growth.
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56% Bias Score
Rubiales Claims Hermoso Consented to Post-Match Kiss
In a Madrid court, Luis Rubiales, former head of the Spanish Football Federation, claimed Jennifer Hermoso consented to a kiss after Spain's Women's World Cup win, asserting he asked for permission and citing her enthusiastic hug. He denies coercion charges and says he apologized.
Rubiales Claims Hermoso Consented to Post-Match Kiss
In a Madrid court, Luis Rubiales, former head of the Spanish Football Federation, claimed Jennifer Hermoso consented to a kiss after Spain's Women's World Cup win, asserting he asked for permission and citing her enthusiastic hug. He denies coercion charges and says he apologized.
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44% Bias Score
British Couple Found Dead in Rural France: Multiple Lines of Inquiry Opened
A British couple, Andrew and Dawn Searle, were found dead in their rural French home; the wife with head injuries and scattered jewelry outside, the husband hanged and gagged inside; investigators are exploring various possibilities including Mr. Searle's past as a financial crime investigator.
British Couple Found Dead in Rural France: Multiple Lines of Inquiry Opened
A British couple, Andrew and Dawn Searle, were found dead in their rural French home; the wife with head injuries and scattered jewelry outside, the husband hanged and gagged inside; investigators are exploring various possibilities including Mr. Searle's past as a financial crime investigator.
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52% Bias Score
Global Corruption Remains High Despite Anti-Corruption Efforts
The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index shows a global decline in anti-corruption efforts, with 47 countries scoring their lowest since 2012; the global average remained at 43, highlighting persistent challenges in tackling corruption worldwide.
Global Corruption Remains High Despite Anti-Corruption Efforts
The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index shows a global decline in anti-corruption efforts, with 47 countries scoring their lowest since 2012; the global average remained at 43, highlighting persistent challenges in tackling corruption worldwide.
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24% Bias Score
German Couple Sentenced to Life for Murder of Ukrainian Refugees
A German court sentenced a 43-year-old man and his 45-year-old wife to life in prison for bludgeoning two Ukrainian refugees to death in March 2023 to abduct their five-week-old baby; the child was recovered unharmed.
German Couple Sentenced to Life for Murder of Ukrainian Refugees
A German court sentenced a 43-year-old man and his 45-year-old wife to life in prison for bludgeoning two Ukrainian refugees to death in March 2023 to abduct their five-week-old baby; the child was recovered unharmed.
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48% Bias Score