February 2025
March 2025
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
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
Venezuelan Migrants Deported After Blocked Guantánamo Transfer
A federal judge blocked the transfer of three Venezuelan men to Guantánamo Bay, but they were deported to Venezuela the next day, prompting accusations of retaliation by their lawyer who says the administration falsely labeled them as gang members.
Venezuelan Migrants Deported After Blocked Guantánamo Transfer
A federal judge blocked the transfer of three Venezuelan men to Guantánamo Bay, but they were deported to Venezuela the next day, prompting accusations of retaliation by their lawyer who says the administration falsely labeled them as gang members.
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48% Bias Score
Anti-Israel Protest in Brooklyn Leads to Violence
Anti-Israel protesters clashed with Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn's Borough Park on Tuesday, resulting in violence, one arrest for assault, and heightened tensions, stemming from a protest against an Israeli real estate event.
Anti-Israel Protest in Brooklyn Leads to Violence
Anti-Israel protesters clashed with Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn's Borough Park on Tuesday, resulting in violence, one arrest for assault, and heightened tensions, stemming from a protest against an Israeli real estate event.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Administration Halts Legal Aid for 26,000 Migrant Children
The Trump administration abruptly ended federal funding for legal services to roughly 26,000 migrant children facing deportation, halting "know your rights" sessions and legal screenings, potentially jeopardizing their due process rights and increasing vulnerability to exploitation.
Trump Administration Halts Legal Aid for 26,000 Migrant Children
The Trump administration abruptly ended federal funding for legal services to roughly 26,000 migrant children facing deportation, halting "know your rights" sessions and legal screenings, potentially jeopardizing their due process rights and increasing vulnerability to exploitation.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Envoy Kellogg in Kyiv Amidst Tensions
Kit Kellogg, Donald Trump's special envoy, arrived in Kyiv on February 19th to assess the situation, following overnight drone attacks and Trump's criticism of Ukraine. Kellogg will meet with President Zelenskyy and visit the frontlines to gather information for Trump, aiming to understand differing...
Trump Envoy Kellogg in Kyiv Amidst Tensions
Kit Kellogg, Donald Trump's special envoy, arrived in Kyiv on February 19th to assess the situation, following overnight drone attacks and Trump's criticism of Ukraine. Kellogg will meet with President Zelenskyy and visit the frontlines to gather information for Trump, aiming to understand differing...
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40% 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
Arizona Bill Allows Shooting Down of Cartel Drones
Arizona House Bill 2733 would grant qualified immunity to state and local authorities for shooting down drones used by drug cartels within 30 miles of the border, addressing the cartels' increased use of drone technology for smuggling and surveillance.
Arizona Bill Allows Shooting Down of Cartel Drones
Arizona House Bill 2733 would grant qualified immunity to state and local authorities for shooting down drones used by drug cartels within 30 miles of the border, addressing the cartels' increased use of drone technology for smuggling and surveillance.
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52% Bias Score
US Seeks 50% Stake in Ukraine's Rare Earth Minerals in Return for Aid
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent proposed a deal where the US would gain 50% ownership of Ukraine's rare earth minerals in return for billions in military aid, a proposal rejected by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy due to insufficient security guarantees; this occurred after a meeting between Bessent ...
US Seeks 50% Stake in Ukraine's Rare Earth Minerals in Return for Aid
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent proposed a deal where the US would gain 50% ownership of Ukraine's rare earth minerals in return for billions in military aid, a proposal rejected by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy due to insufficient security guarantees; this occurred after a meeting between Bessent ...
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60% Bias Score
Pause in Russian MiG-31 Kinzhal Missile Attacks on Ukraine
Since January 28, 2025, Russian MiG-31 fighter jets have not launched Kinzhal hypersonic missiles at Ukraine, a significant departure from their 2024 activity; possible reasons include geopolitical negotiations, resource limitations (aging aircraft and engines), or a strategic decision.
Pause in Russian MiG-31 Kinzhal Missile Attacks on Ukraine
Since January 28, 2025, Russian MiG-31 fighter jets have not launched Kinzhal hypersonic missiles at Ukraine, a significant departure from their 2024 activity; possible reasons include geopolitical negotiations, resource limitations (aging aircraft and engines), or a strategic decision.
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40% Bias Score
US Aid Cuts Create \$156 Million Funding Gap in Ghana
US aid cuts leave Ghana with a \$156 million funding shortfall, threatening healthcare and agriculture; 150,000 people reliant on US-funded antiretroviral drugs face shortages, and food insecurity looms due to fertilizer and seed scarcity.
US Aid Cuts Create \$156 Million Funding Gap in Ghana
US aid cuts leave Ghana with a \$156 million funding shortfall, threatening healthcare and agriculture; 150,000 people reliant on US-funded antiretroviral drugs face shortages, and food insecurity looms due to fertilizer and seed scarcity.
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60% Bias Score