February 2025
March 2025
Walmart Stock Plunges, Walton Family Loses Billions
Walmart's stock plummeted, causing a $51 billion market cap loss and billions in losses for the Walton family due to a weaker-than-expected 2025 forecast and concerns about President Trump's tariffs.
Walmart Stock Plunges, Walton Family Loses Billions
Walmart's stock plummeted, causing a $51 billion market cap loss and billions in losses for the Walton family due to a weaker-than-expected 2025 forecast and concerns about President Trump's tariffs.
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56% Bias Score
US Criticizes Ukraine's Rejection of Minerals Deal
Donald Trump's National Security Advisor Mike Waltz criticized Ukraine's rejection of a U.S. minerals deal offering access to Ukrainian natural resources in exchange for aid, urging Kyiv to sign it to secure its future; this follows Zelensky's rejection and Trump's subsequent criticism of the Ukrain...
US Criticizes Ukraine's Rejection of Minerals Deal
Donald Trump's National Security Advisor Mike Waltz criticized Ukraine's rejection of a U.S. minerals deal offering access to Ukrainian natural resources in exchange for aid, urging Kyiv to sign it to secure its future; this follows Zelensky's rejection and Trump's subsequent criticism of the Ukrain...
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60% Bias Score
Federal Appeals Court Blocks Key Features of Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
A federal appeals court issued a preliminary injunction blocking key features of the SAVE student loan repayment plan, potentially impacting millions of borrowers and raising questions about loan forgiveness under ICR and PAYE plans. The ruling stems from a lawsuit challenging the Biden administrati...
Federal Appeals Court Blocks Key Features of Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
A federal appeals court issued a preliminary injunction blocking key features of the SAVE student loan repayment plan, potentially impacting millions of borrowers and raising questions about loan forgiveness under ICR and PAYE plans. The ruling stems from a lawsuit challenging the Biden administrati...
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36% Bias Score
LGBTQ+ Identification in the U.S. Reaches 9.3%
A new Gallup poll shows 9.3% of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ+, a significant increase since Gallup's first measurement, reflecting growing societal acceptance and legal protections, though recent executive orders targeting transgender rights highlight ongoing challenges.
LGBTQ+ Identification in the U.S. Reaches 9.3%
A new Gallup poll shows 9.3% of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ+, a significant increase since Gallup's first measurement, reflecting growing societal acceptance and legal protections, though recent executive orders targeting transgender rights highlight ongoing challenges.
Progress
32% Bias Score
GOP Explores Green Card Fees to Fund Tax Cuts
House and Senate Republicans are considering charging fees to the approximately one million high-skilled immigrants waiting for green cards to fund tax cuts and other GOP priorities; this could raise $10 billion to $25 billion, depending on the fee amount.
GOP Explores Green Card Fees to Fund Tax Cuts
House and Senate Republicans are considering charging fees to the approximately one million high-skilled immigrants waiting for green cards to fund tax cuts and other GOP priorities; this could raise $10 billion to $25 billion, depending on the fee amount.
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56% Bias Score
Proposed Medicaid Cuts Threaten Coverage for 79 Million
House Republicans propose $880 billion in cuts to mandatory spending, largely targeting Medicaid, to fund President Trump's tax cuts and border security agenda, jeopardizing coverage for 79 million Americans and the financial health of thousands of hospitals.
Proposed Medicaid Cuts Threaten Coverage for 79 Million
House Republicans propose $880 billion in cuts to mandatory spending, largely targeting Medicaid, to fund President Trump's tax cuts and border security agenda, jeopardizing coverage for 79 million Americans and the financial health of thousands of hospitals.
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52% Bias Score
McConnell Announces Retirement, Setting Off Kentucky Senate Race
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Thursday he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending his long career marked by a complex relationship with former President Trump; several Republicans are considering running for his seat.
McConnell Announces Retirement, Setting Off Kentucky Senate Race
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Thursday he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending his long career marked by a complex relationship with former President Trump; several Republicans are considering running for his seat.
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40% Bias Score
Walmart Stock Plunges Despite Strong Sales Amidst Tariff Concerns and Retail Slump
Walmart shares fell over 6% despite a 4% rise in holiday revenue and a 20% surge in U.S. e-commerce sales, as the retailer cautioned over profit growth due to tariff concerns and a sharp drop in U.S. retail sales in January.
Walmart Stock Plunges Despite Strong Sales Amidst Tariff Concerns and Retail Slump
Walmart shares fell over 6% despite a 4% rise in holiday revenue and a 20% surge in U.S. e-commerce sales, as the retailer cautioned over profit growth due to tariff concerns and a sharp drop in U.S. retail sales in January.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Musk's $5,000 DOGE Dividend: Potential Economic Impact and Inflation Concerns
Elon Musk's proposed $5,000 "DOGE Dividend" check, supported by President Trump, would surpass average tax refunds and previous stimulus payments, potentially boosting household finances and economic activity, but also raising inflation concerns.
Musk's $5,000 DOGE Dividend: Potential Economic Impact and Inflation Concerns
Elon Musk's proposed $5,000 "DOGE Dividend" check, supported by President Trump, would surpass average tax refunds and previous stimulus payments, potentially boosting household finances and economic activity, but also raising inflation concerns.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Alibaba Q4 Earnings Beat Expectations, Driven by Strong Core Business and AI Investments
Alibaba's Q4 2024 earnings exceeded expectations, with revenue up 8% YoY to RMB 280.154B ($38.381B), adjusted net income up 6% YoY to RMB 51.066B, and adjusted EPS up 13% YoY to RMB 21.39, driven by strong performance across its core business units and strategic asset sales, despite a 31% decrease i...
Alibaba Q4 Earnings Beat Expectations, Driven by Strong Core Business and AI Investments
Alibaba's Q4 2024 earnings exceeded expectations, with revenue up 8% YoY to RMB 280.154B ($38.381B), adjusted net income up 6% YoY to RMB 51.066B, and adjusted EPS up 13% YoY to RMB 21.39, driven by strong performance across its core business units and strategic asset sales, despite a 31% decrease i...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Administration Cuts Funding for Democracy Promotion, Benefiting China
The Trump administration, led by presidential aide Elon Musk, is drastically cutting funding for U.S. democracy promotion organizations, impacting groups focused on China and allowing China to potentially co-opt them; this shift affects U.S. soft power and global influence.
Trump Administration Cuts Funding for Democracy Promotion, Benefiting China
The Trump administration, led by presidential aide Elon Musk, is drastically cutting funding for U.S. democracy promotion organizations, impacting groups focused on China and allowing China to potentially co-opt them; this shift affects U.S. soft power and global influence.
Progress
36% Bias Score
McConnell Announces Retirement from Senate
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced his retirement on his 83rd birthday, ending his 38-year Senate career in 2026; the Kentucky Republican cited health issues and age as factors in his decision, which was widely expected.
McConnell Announces Retirement from Senate
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced his retirement on his 83rd birthday, ending his 38-year Senate career in 2026; the Kentucky Republican cited health issues and age as factors in his decision, which was widely expected.
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36% Bias Score