February 2025
March 2025
20-Year Sentence for Murder of Maryam Hamka After Years of Abuse
A judge sentenced Toby Loughnane to at least 20 years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, Maryam Hamka, after finding he repeatedly assaulted and abused her before hiding her body for two years; Loughnane had a history of violence and drug trafficking.
20-Year Sentence for Murder of Maryam Hamka After Years of Abuse
A judge sentenced Toby Loughnane to at least 20 years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, Maryam Hamka, after finding he repeatedly assaulted and abused her before hiding her body for two years; Loughnane had a history of violence and drug trafficking.
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28% Bias Score
China Intensifies Diplomatic Engagement with Major World Powers in Early 2025
In early 2025, China engaged in extensive high-level diplomatic talks with the US, Russia, and the EU, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and promoting common development through initiatives like the Belt and Road, with projects like the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway underway.
China Intensifies Diplomatic Engagement with Major World Powers in Early 2025
In early 2025, China engaged in extensive high-level diplomatic talks with the US, Russia, and the EU, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and promoting common development through initiatives like the Belt and Road, with projects like the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway underway.
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40% Bias Score
Chinese A-share Market Surges on Increased Trading Volume, Despite Index Declines
Fueled by increased retail investment and a rally in property developers following debt restructuring, the Chinese A-share market saw a 17-day surge in trading volume exceeding 1.8 trillion yuan ($250 billion), despite slight benchmark index declines on Thursday; however, the long-term sustainabilit...
Chinese A-share Market Surges on Increased Trading Volume, Despite Index Declines
Fueled by increased retail investment and a rally in property developers following debt restructuring, the Chinese A-share market saw a 17-day surge in trading volume exceeding 1.8 trillion yuan ($250 billion), despite slight benchmark index declines on Thursday; however, the long-term sustainabilit...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Trump Proposes Nuclear Arms Control Talks, Defense Budget Cuts
Former US President Donald Trump advocated for restarting nuclear arms control talks with Russia and China, aiming for a 50% reduction in their defense budgets, citing excessive costs and global security risks; he also called for Russia's readmission to the G7.
Trump Proposes Nuclear Arms Control Talks, Defense Budget Cuts
Former US President Donald Trump advocated for restarting nuclear arms control talks with Russia and China, aiming for a 50% reduction in their defense budgets, citing excessive costs and global security risks; he also called for Russia's readmission to the G7.
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40% Bias Score
CFPB Layoffs Spark Concerns Over Consumer Protection
The CFPB laid off 70 to 100 term employees and 73 recent employees this week, due to a White House initiative, prompting a lawsuit and concerns about the agency's ability to fulfill its legal obligations, particularly given that many Republicans have long sought the agency's abolishment.
CFPB Layoffs Spark Concerns Over Consumer Protection
The CFPB laid off 70 to 100 term employees and 73 recent employees this week, due to a White House initiative, prompting a lawsuit and concerns about the agency's ability to fulfill its legal obligations, particularly given that many Republicans have long sought the agency's abolishment.
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52% Bias Score
New Mexico Officer Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting of Black Man
A New Mexico jury found Las Cruces police Officer Brad Lunsford guilty of voluntary manslaughter for the 2022 shooting death of Presley Eze, a Black man, during a struggle at a gas station; the shooting followed a reported beer theft and is seen as another example of excessive force by law enforceme...
New Mexico Officer Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting of Black Man
A New Mexico jury found Las Cruces police Officer Brad Lunsford guilty of voluntary manslaughter for the 2022 shooting death of Presley Eze, a Black man, during a struggle at a gas station; the shooting followed a reported beer theft and is seen as another example of excessive force by law enforceme...
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40% Bias Score
USAID Shutdown: Critics Claim Gift to China, Others Highlight Agency's Controversial Past
President Trump's shutdown of USAID programs has prompted criticism, with some alleging it benefits China's global influence, while others point to USAID's controversial past, including alleged covert operations and opaque funding.
USAID Shutdown: Critics Claim Gift to China, Others Highlight Agency's Controversial Past
President Trump's shutdown of USAID programs has prompted criticism, with some alleging it benefits China's global influence, while others point to USAID's controversial past, including alleged covert operations and opaque funding.
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60% Bias Score
Ne Zha 2 Breaks Box Office Records, Achieving Global Success
Ne Zha 2, a Chinese animated film directed by Yang Yu, opened on January 29th and has grossed over 10 billion yuan ($1.37 billion) in China, becoming one of the top 20 highest-grossing films globally; it is currently showing in Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S. with further international releases...
Ne Zha 2 Breaks Box Office Records, Achieving Global Success
Ne Zha 2, a Chinese animated film directed by Yang Yu, opened on January 29th and has grossed over 10 billion yuan ($1.37 billion) in China, becoming one of the top 20 highest-grossing films globally; it is currently showing in Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S. with further international releases...
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36% Bias Score
China Condemns US Tariffs, Urges Return to Multilateral Trade
China criticized the US's 25 percent import tax on steel and aluminum, calling it protectionist and a violation of WTO rules, while urging the US to rejoin the multilateral trading system; the move has already begun to negatively impact Chinese businesses, but the immediate effect is limited.
China Condemns US Tariffs, Urges Return to Multilateral Trade
China criticized the US's 25 percent import tax on steel and aluminum, calling it protectionist and a violation of WTO rules, while urging the US to rejoin the multilateral trading system; the move has already begun to negatively impact Chinese businesses, but the immediate effect is limited.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Trump Administration's Resignation Offer Creates Confusion and Uncertainty for Federal Workers
The Trump administration offered 75,000 federal employees the option to resign with pay through September; however, some, like VA social worker Liz Goggin, were later deemed ineligible, raising concerns about the program's execution and its potential impact on public services.
Trump Administration's Resignation Offer Creates Confusion and Uncertainty for Federal Workers
The Trump administration offered 75,000 federal employees the option to resign with pay through September; however, some, like VA social worker Liz Goggin, were later deemed ineligible, raising concerns about the program's execution and its potential impact on public services.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Apple and Google Reinstate TikTok After Trump Administration Assurance
Apple and Google restored TikTok to their app stores after receiving assurance from Attorney General Pam Bondi that the Trump administration would not prosecute them for supporting the app, despite a law banning the app due to its Chinese ownership; however, legal experts say this doesn't eliminate ...
Apple and Google Reinstate TikTok After Trump Administration Assurance
Apple and Google restored TikTok to their app stores after receiving assurance from Attorney General Pam Bondi that the Trump administration would not prosecute them for supporting the app, despite a law banning the app due to its Chinese ownership; however, legal experts say this doesn't eliminate ...
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36% Bias Score
Indiana Student Arrested for Alleged School Shooting Plot
An 18-year-old Indiana student, Jamie Shockley, was arrested for allegedly plotting a Valentine's Day mass shooting at Mooresville High School, a plan inspired by the Parkland shooter, with evidence including online messages, a bulletproof vest, and firearm magazines found at home.
Indiana Student Arrested for Alleged School Shooting Plot
An 18-year-old Indiana student, Jamie Shockley, was arrested for allegedly plotting a Valentine's Day mass shooting at Mooresville High School, a plan inspired by the Parkland shooter, with evidence including online messages, a bulletproof vest, and firearm magazines found at home.
Progress
48% Bias Score