February 2025
March 2025
China Strengthens Global Economic Ties Amid Rising Protectionism
Facing rising global protectionism, Chinese companies are proactively strengthening economic and trade ties with multiple countries, including Germany, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, South Africa, and Ethiopia, to ensure stable overseas markets and foster mutually beneficial cooperation, as evidenced by CCPIT...
China Strengthens Global Economic Ties Amid Rising Protectionism
Facing rising global protectionism, Chinese companies are proactively strengthening economic and trade ties with multiple countries, including Germany, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, South Africa, and Ethiopia, to ensure stable overseas markets and foster mutually beneficial cooperation, as evidenced by CCPIT...
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40% Bias Score
Atletico and Barcelona Draw 4-4 in Copa Del Rey Semifinal
In a thrilling Copa del Rey semifinal first leg, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona battled to a 4-4 draw; Atletico Madrid took an early lead, Barcelona dominated for most of the match and took a 4-2 lead, but Atletico's late goals tied the match.
Atletico and Barcelona Draw 4-4 in Copa Del Rey Semifinal
In a thrilling Copa del Rey semifinal first leg, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona battled to a 4-4 draw; Atletico Madrid took an early lead, Barcelona dominated for most of the match and took a 4-2 lead, but Atletico's late goals tied the match.
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28% Bias Score
Republicans Seek Budget Change to Avoid Paying for Tax Cut Extension
Senate Republicans are considering changing the budget scoring method to avoid paying for extending the 2017 tax cuts, which cost \$4.6 trillion over 10 years, potentially setting a precedent for future budget decisions and raising concerns about increased national debt.
Republicans Seek Budget Change to Avoid Paying for Tax Cut Extension
Senate Republicans are considering changing the budget scoring method to avoid paying for extending the 2017 tax cuts, which cost \$4.6 trillion over 10 years, potentially setting a precedent for future budget decisions and raising concerns about increased national debt.
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48% Bias Score
Alberta Faces $5.2 Billion Deficit Amidst US Trade War Fears
Facing a potential trade war with the U.S. and lower energy prices, Alberta projects a $5.2-billion deficit for 2025-2026, despite introducing a $1.2-billion tax cut, increasing its contingency fund to $4 billion to offset potential tariff impacts.
Alberta Faces $5.2 Billion Deficit Amidst US Trade War Fears
Facing a potential trade war with the U.S. and lower energy prices, Alberta projects a $5.2-billion deficit for 2025-2026, despite introducing a $1.2-billion tax cut, increasing its contingency fund to $4 billion to offset potential tariff impacts.
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44% Bias Score
ARC Suspends $870,000 Grant Amidst Controversy Over Academic's Speech
Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah's $870,000 Australian Research Council grant was suspended pending investigation after the education minister raised concerns about her speech at an anti-racism symposium and alleged non-compliance with grant conditions, prompting debate over academic freedom versus public fun...
ARC Suspends $870,000 Grant Amidst Controversy Over Academic's Speech
Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah's $870,000 Australian Research Council grant was suspended pending investigation after the education minister raised concerns about her speech at an anti-racism symposium and alleged non-compliance with grant conditions, prompting debate over academic freedom versus public fun...
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56% Bias Score
Salah's Liverpool Legacy: Record-Breaking Season and Contract Uncertainty
Mohamed Salah, Liverpool's 32-year-old winger, is the joint third-highest scorer in the club's history with 241 goals, leads Europe's top divisions in goal involvements this season with 43, and his contract status is a significant point of discussion for the club and its fans.
Salah's Liverpool Legacy: Record-Breaking Season and Contract Uncertainty
Mohamed Salah, Liverpool's 32-year-old winger, is the joint third-highest scorer in the club's history with 241 goals, leads Europe's top divisions in goal involvements this season with 43, and his contract status is a significant point of discussion for the club and its fans.
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52% Bias Score
Canada to Seize Russian Cargo Plane for Ukraine Aid
Canada is preparing to seize a Russian Antonov AN-124 cargo plane in Toronto to fund Ukraine, despite potential legal challenges from the plane's owner, Volga-Dneper, and threats of retaliation from Russia; the plane's current operational status is unknown.
Canada to Seize Russian Cargo Plane for Ukraine Aid
Canada is preparing to seize a Russian Antonov AN-124 cargo plane in Toronto to fund Ukraine, despite potential legal challenges from the plane's owner, Volga-Dneper, and threats of retaliation from Russia; the plane's current operational status is unknown.
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40% Bias Score
BP slashes green investment, boosts fossil fuel production
BP announced it will cut renewable energy investment by over \$5 billion annually and boost oil and gas investment by 20 percent to roughly \$10 billion yearly, reversing previous commitments and drawing criticism from environmental groups.
BP slashes green investment, boosts fossil fuel production
BP announced it will cut renewable energy investment by over \$5 billion annually and boost oil and gas investment by 20 percent to roughly \$10 billion yearly, reversing previous commitments and drawing criticism from environmental groups.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Backs UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands Deal
US President Trump indicated support for a deal transferring the Chagos Islands' sovereignty to Mauritius, including a 140-year lease of the Diego Garcia military base at British taxpayers' expense, despite concerns from some US allies and internal political challenges within the US.
Trump Backs UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands Deal
US President Trump indicated support for a deal transferring the Chagos Islands' sovereignty to Mauritius, including a 140-year lease of the Diego Garcia military base at British taxpayers' expense, despite concerns from some US allies and internal political challenges within the US.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Threat, Canadian Election, and Other Political News
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico on March 4th, citing ongoing drug smuggling; Canada's immigration minister announced Ukrainians arriving under a special program can apply for open work permits; and Ontario holds a snap election focused on Trump...
Trump's Tariff Threat, Canadian Election, and Other Political News
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico on March 4th, citing ongoing drug smuggling; Canada's immigration minister announced Ukrainians arriving under a special program can apply for open work permits; and Ontario holds a snap election focused on Trump...
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44% Bias Score
Star Entertainment Faces Collapse, Desperately Seeks Funding
Star Entertainment is urgently seeking funding to avoid insolvency after failing to secure enough money to meet near-term payments. The company's board is reviewing liquidity proposals, and its half-year results are dependent on securing funding to continue operating.
Star Entertainment Faces Collapse, Desperately Seeks Funding
Star Entertainment is urgently seeking funding to avoid insolvency after failing to secure enough money to meet near-term payments. The company's board is reviewing liquidity proposals, and its half-year results are dependent on securing funding to continue operating.
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56% Bias Score
Europe's Democracy Index: Mixed Results Amidst Global Decline
The 2024 Economist Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index shows a slight global weakening of democracy, with mixed results in Europe: Western Europe recovered pre-pandemic levels, while Eastern Europe saw a slight decline; Portugal upgraded to a 'full democracy,' while France downgraded to an 'imperfec...
Europe's Democracy Index: Mixed Results Amidst Global Decline
The 2024 Economist Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index shows a slight global weakening of democracy, with mixed results in Europe: Western Europe recovered pre-pandemic levels, while Eastern Europe saw a slight decline; Portugal upgraded to a 'full democracy,' while France downgraded to an 'imperfec...
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32% Bias Score