February 2025
March 2025
Small Business Optimism Drives Investment Surge in January 2025
In January 2025, optimism among small business owners regarding expansion significantly increased, with 17% reporting favorable conditions compared to 4% last September; this led to a rise in capital spending plans from 17% to 28% between September and December, before easing to 21% in January, with...
Small Business Optimism Drives Investment Surge in January 2025
In January 2025, optimism among small business owners regarding expansion significantly increased, with 17% reporting favorable conditions compared to 4% last September; this led to a rise in capital spending plans from 17% to 28% between September and December, before easing to 21% in January, with...
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32% Bias Score
Applied Materials Stock Drops 8% on Weak Guidance and China Headwinds
Applied Materials stock fell 8% on Friday due to a weaker-than-expected Q2 revenue forecast of $7.1 billion, primarily caused by $400 million in projected losses from US export restrictions limiting sales of advanced chipmaking equipment to China and reduced demand from Chinese memory manufacturers;...
Applied Materials Stock Drops 8% on Weak Guidance and China Headwinds
Applied Materials stock fell 8% on Friday due to a weaker-than-expected Q2 revenue forecast of $7.1 billion, primarily caused by $400 million in projected losses from US export restrictions limiting sales of advanced chipmaking equipment to China and reduced demand from Chinese memory manufacturers;...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Backs House Budget, Putin Open to Talks, and Tariff Threats
Trump endorsed the House budget resolution, which proposes trillions in cuts, differing from the Senate's version; Putin expressed openness to meeting Trump and resuming Ukraine negotiations; Trump's labor secretary nominee received Teamsters' support; a hearing on charges against NYC Mayor Adams wi...
Trump Backs House Budget, Putin Open to Talks, and Tariff Threats
Trump endorsed the House budget resolution, which proposes trillions in cuts, differing from the Senate's version; Putin expressed openness to meeting Trump and resuming Ukraine negotiations; Trump's labor secretary nominee received Teamsters' support; a hearing on charges against NYC Mayor Adams wi...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Tax Cuts to Increase National Debt Due to Insufficient Spending Cuts
President Trump's plan to slash taxes will likely increase the U.S. national debt due to insufficient spending cuts, despite efforts to reduce spending in smaller agencies; experts cite Social Security, Medicare, and defense as primary obstacles.
Trump's Tax Cuts to Increase National Debt Due to Insufficient Spending Cuts
President Trump's plan to slash taxes will likely increase the U.S. national debt due to insufficient spending cuts, despite efforts to reduce spending in smaller agencies; experts cite Social Security, Medicare, and defense as primary obstacles.
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36% Bias Score
Foreign Interference Concerns Rise in Romania Amidst High-Profile Political Support for Controversial Figures
Former US Vice President Mike Pence, Elon Musk, and Trump's special envoy Richard Grenell have openly supported controversial figures in Romania, raising concerns about foreign interference following the annulment of the country's presidential elections due to suspected Russian meddling; this sparke...
Foreign Interference Concerns Rise in Romania Amidst High-Profile Political Support for Controversial Figures
Former US Vice President Mike Pence, Elon Musk, and Trump's special envoy Richard Grenell have openly supported controversial figures in Romania, raising concerns about foreign interference following the annulment of the country's presidential elections due to suspected Russian meddling; this sparke...
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44% Bias Score
Narrow Approval of Ferrand for France's Constitutional Council Sparks Collusion Accusations
Richard Ferrand's nomination to lead France's Constitutional Council was approved by a narrow margin in parliament, fueled by the abstention of the Rassemblement National (RN), prompting accusations of collusion and raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
Narrow Approval of Ferrand for France's Constitutional Council Sparks Collusion Accusations
Richard Ferrand's nomination to lead France's Constitutional Council was approved by a narrow margin in parliament, fueled by the abstention of the Rassemblement National (RN), prompting accusations of collusion and raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
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64% Bias Score
Trump Administration Halts New York City Congestion Pricing
President Trump's administration on Wednesday halted New York City's congestion pricing program, a $9 toll on most vehicles entering Manhattan below Central Park, launched January 5th, citing concerns about its impact on working-class citizens and small businesses; the state plans to challenge the d...
Trump Administration Halts New York City Congestion Pricing
President Trump's administration on Wednesday halted New York City's congestion pricing program, a $9 toll on most vehicles entering Manhattan below Central Park, launched January 5th, citing concerns about its impact on working-class citizens and small businesses; the state plans to challenge the d...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Attacks Zelenskyy Amidst Contrasting Election Scenarios in Ukraine and Russia
Trump called Ukrainian President Zelenskyy a "dictator" and a "failed comedian" due to the postponement of Ukraine's presidential elections caused by martial law, contrasting with Russia's widely criticized election.
Trump Attacks Zelenskyy Amidst Contrasting Election Scenarios in Ukraine and Russia
Trump called Ukrainian President Zelenskyy a "dictator" and a "failed comedian" due to the postponement of Ukraine's presidential elections caused by martial law, contrasting with Russia's widely criticized election.
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40% Bias Score
USCCB Sues Trump Administration Over Refugee Funding Cuts
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops sued the Trump administration on Wednesday for halting funding to a refugee resettlement program, citing the Refugee Act of 1980 and arguing the funding cut is illegal and has resulted in 50 job losses.
USCCB Sues Trump Administration Over Refugee Funding Cuts
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops sued the Trump administration on Wednesday for halting funding to a refugee resettlement program, citing the Refugee Act of 1980 and arguing the funding cut is illegal and has resulted in 50 job losses.
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40% Bias Score
NATO Holds Major Drills Amid U.S. Security Concerns
NATO conducted its largest 2025 military drills in Romania, involving 10,000 troops from nine nations amid concerns over the U.S.'s commitment to European security following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's statement prioritizing increased European military spending and suggesting that European alli...
NATO Holds Major Drills Amid U.S. Security Concerns
NATO conducted its largest 2025 military drills in Romania, involving 10,000 troops from nine nations amid concerns over the U.S.'s commitment to European security following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's statement prioritizing increased European military spending and suggesting that European alli...
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44% Bias Score
France Weighs Weakening EU Corporate Sustainability Rules
France is considering weakening or delaying the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D), prompting criticism from energy consultants and ESG companies who fear it could hinder climate action and competitiveness; this follow...
France Weighs Weakening EU Corporate Sustainability Rules
France is considering weakening or delaying the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D), prompting criticism from energy consultants and ESG companies who fear it could hinder climate action and competitiveness; this follow...
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60% Bias Score
Death of Malian Film Pioneer Souleymane Cissé
Malian film director Souleymane Cissé, a key figure in African cinema, died on February 19th in Bamako at age 84; his death prompted widespread mourning and reflections on the challenges facing Malian cinema.
Death of Malian Film Pioneer Souleymane Cissé
Malian film director Souleymane Cissé, a key figure in African cinema, died on February 19th in Bamako at age 84; his death prompted widespread mourning and reflections on the challenges facing Malian cinema.
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20% Bias Score