February 2025
March 2025
Trump Reinstates Steel, Aluminum Tariffs, Threatens Further Levies
President Trump reinstated 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, effective March 4th, impacting major trading partners like Canada and Mexico and potentially escalating trade tensions; he also hinted at further sector-based levies on cars, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors.
Trump Reinstates Steel, Aluminum Tariffs, Threatens Further Levies
President Trump reinstated 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, effective March 4th, impacting major trading partners like Canada and Mexico and potentially escalating trade tensions; he also hinted at further sector-based levies on cars, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors.
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36% Bias Score
China's Massive Rare Earth Discovery Strengthens Global Dominance
China's discovery of a €216 billion rare earth deposit in Yunnan province strengthens its global dominance in this critical sector, impacting global supply chains and intensifying trade tensions with the US. The deposit contains 470,000 tons of minerals vital for modern technology and military appli...
China's Massive Rare Earth Discovery Strengthens Global Dominance
China's discovery of a €216 billion rare earth deposit in Yunnan province strengthens its global dominance in this critical sector, impacting global supply chains and intensifying trade tensions with the US. The deposit contains 470,000 tons of minerals vital for modern technology and military appli...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Ceasefire Cancellation, Proposes Gaza Resettlement
President Trump threatened to end the Israel-Hamas ceasefire unless Hamas releases all hostages by Saturday, and proposed a U.S. takeover of Gaza, displacing its 2.2 million Palestinians, a plan rejected by Arab states and labeled ethnic cleansing by rights groups.
Trump Threatens Ceasefire Cancellation, Proposes Gaza Resettlement
President Trump threatened to end the Israel-Hamas ceasefire unless Hamas releases all hostages by Saturday, and proposed a U.S. takeover of Gaza, displacing its 2.2 million Palestinians, a plan rejected by Arab states and labeled ethnic cleansing by rights groups.
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60% Bias Score
Hawaii Supreme Court Enables $4 Billion Maui Wildfire Settlement
The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled that insurance companies cannot pursue separate legal action against those responsible for the Maui wildfires, allowing a $4 billion settlement to proceed; this decision prevents the collapse of the settlement, which would have left thousands of victims without compens...
Hawaii Supreme Court Enables $4 Billion Maui Wildfire Settlement
The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled that insurance companies cannot pursue separate legal action against those responsible for the Maui wildfires, allowing a $4 billion settlement to proceed; this decision prevents the collapse of the settlement, which would have left thousands of victims without compens...
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36% Bias Score
USAID Oversight Severely Hampered by Trump Administration Actions
A new report reveals that the Trump administration's dismantling of USAID and foreign aid freeze has severely hampered the agency's ability to prevent misuse of taxpayer funds, potentially increasing the risk of funding terrorist groups.
USAID Oversight Severely Hampered by Trump Administration Actions
A new report reveals that the Trump administration's dismantling of USAID and foreign aid freeze has severely hampered the agency's ability to prevent misuse of taxpayer funds, potentially increasing the risk of funding terrorist groups.
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48% Bias Score
Boeing Layoffs Highlight Uncertainty in NASA's Artemis Moon Program
Boeing will lay off 400 workers from its Space Launch System (SLS) program by April 2025, prompting NASA to reaffirm SLS's importance to the Artemis moon landing program despite years of controversy over its high cost—$23.8 billion to date, exceeding initial projections by billions—and cost per laun...
Boeing Layoffs Highlight Uncertainty in NASA's Artemis Moon Program
Boeing will lay off 400 workers from its Space Launch System (SLS) program by April 2025, prompting NASA to reaffirm SLS's importance to the Artemis moon landing program despite years of controversy over its high cost—$23.8 billion to date, exceeding initial projections by billions—and cost per laun...
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60% Bias Score
Arab Nations Condemn Netanyahu's Suggestion to Relocate Palestinians to Saudi Arabia
Arab nations strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's suggestion that Saudi Arabia could host a Palestinian state, viewing it as an attempt to distract from Israeli actions in Gaza and rejecting it as "irresponsible", while emphasizing the importance of a two-state solution; th...
Arab Nations Condemn Netanyahu's Suggestion to Relocate Palestinians to Saudi Arabia
Arab nations strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's suggestion that Saudi Arabia could host a Palestinian state, viewing it as an attempt to distract from Israeli actions in Gaza and rejecting it as "irresponsible", while emphasizing the importance of a two-state solution; th...
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52% Bias Score
AI's Promise and Perils: Data Sovereignty and the Need for Human-Centric Policies
Governments worldwide are exploring AI's potential to address societal challenges, but concerns arise regarding data sovereignty, commercial interests, and the need for human-centric policies; China's innovative approach to cross-border data flow offers a potential solution.
AI's Promise and Perils: Data Sovereignty and the Need for Human-Centric Policies
Governments worldwide are exploring AI's potential to address societal challenges, but concerns arise regarding data sovereignty, commercial interests, and the need for human-centric policies; China's innovative approach to cross-border data flow offers a potential solution.
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40% Bias Score
Judge Blocks NIH's Plan to Cut Research Grant Funding
A federal judge temporarily blocked the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from implementing a policy to cap indirect costs for research grants at 15%, following a lawsuit from 22 state attorneys general who argued the policy would cause catastrophic financial consequences for universities and rese...
Judge Blocks NIH's Plan to Cut Research Grant Funding
A federal judge temporarily blocked the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from implementing a policy to cap indirect costs for research grants at 15%, following a lawsuit from 22 state attorneys general who argued the policy would cause catastrophic financial consequences for universities and rese...
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44% Bias Score
Earth's Inner Core Shape Changes Detected
Scientists have discovered evidence of changes in the shape of Earth's inner core over the past 20 years, using data from seismic waves generated by earthquakes; this builds upon the 2024 discovery that the inner core recently reversed its spin and now rotates backward relative to the rest of the pl...
Earth's Inner Core Shape Changes Detected
Scientists have discovered evidence of changes in the shape of Earth's inner core over the past 20 years, using data from seismic waves generated by earthquakes; this builds upon the 2024 discovery that the inner core recently reversed its spin and now rotates backward relative to the rest of the pl...
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36% Bias Score
Doncic Donates $500,000 to LA Wildfire Relief Ahead of Lakers Debut
Luka Doncic, recently traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, donated $500,000 to wildfire recovery efforts in Southern California, impacting the community and setting a precedent for athlete social responsibility, while also preparing to debut for his new team on Monday night against Utah.
Doncic Donates $500,000 to LA Wildfire Relief Ahead of Lakers Debut
Luka Doncic, recently traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, donated $500,000 to wildfire recovery efforts in Southern California, impacting the community and setting a precedent for athlete social responsibility, while also preparing to debut for his new team on Monday night against Utah.
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24% Bias Score
Indiana Fever Bolsters Roster with WNBA Champions Bonner and Howard
The Indiana Fever's offseason saw the additions of WNBA champions DeWanna Bonner and Natasha Howard, significantly upgrading their roster and addressing their lack of playoff experience; this follows a record-breaking season led by rookie Caitlin Clark.
Indiana Fever Bolsters Roster with WNBA Champions Bonner and Howard
The Indiana Fever's offseason saw the additions of WNBA champions DeWanna Bonner and Natasha Howard, significantly upgrading their roster and addressing their lack of playoff experience; this follows a record-breaking season led by rookie Caitlin Clark.
Progress
36% Bias Score