March 2025
April 2025
China Imposes New Tariffs on US Farm Goods, Expands Entity List
China announced retaliatory tariffs up to 15% on US farm goods, including chicken, pork, and soybeans, starting March 10th, and added 10 US firms to its unreliable entities list, escalating trade tensions after the US raised tariffs on Chinese products.
China Imposes New Tariffs on US Farm Goods, Expands Entity List
China announced retaliatory tariffs up to 15% on US farm goods, including chicken, pork, and soybeans, starting March 10th, and added 10 US firms to its unreliable entities list, escalating trade tensions after the US raised tariffs on Chinese products.
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36% Bias Score
Trump-Zelensky Rift: Irreparable Damage to US-Ukraine Relations?
Following a contentious White House meeting on February 28, retired US diplomat Chas Freeman assesses the relationship between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky as irreparably damaged due to a clash of narratives, emotional tension, and Trump's call for Ukrainian elections, potentially influenced ...
Trump-Zelensky Rift: Irreparable Damage to US-Ukraine Relations?
Following a contentious White House meeting on February 28, retired US diplomat Chas Freeman assesses the relationship between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky as irreparably damaged due to a clash of narratives, emotional tension, and Trump's call for Ukrainian elections, potentially influenced ...
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48% Bias Score
US Economy Shows Mixed Signals Ahead of Trump's Address to Congress
President Trump's upcoming address to Congress comes amid mixed economic signals: GDP growth slowed in late 2024, inflation remains above the Fed's target, consumer sentiment is down, and the housing market is stagnant.
US Economy Shows Mixed Signals Ahead of Trump's Address to Congress
President Trump's upcoming address to Congress comes amid mixed economic signals: GDP growth slowed in late 2024, inflation remains above the Fed's target, consumer sentiment is down, and the housing market is stagnant.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Pope Francis Shows Improvement After Respiratory Crises
Pope Francis, 88, has shown improvement after two respiratory crises requiring bronchoscopies to remove mucus from his lungs; though his condition remains guarded, he is no longer using noninvasive mechanical ventilation and continues respiratory physiotherapy.
Pope Francis Shows Improvement After Respiratory Crises
Pope Francis, 88, has shown improvement after two respiratory crises requiring bronchoscopies to remove mucus from his lungs; though his condition remains guarded, he is no longer using noninvasive mechanical ventilation and continues respiratory physiotherapy.
Progress
28% Bias Score
Aramco Profit Plunge Threatens Saudi Arabia's Ambitious Plans
Saudi Aramco's 2024 profit fell 12% to \$106.25 billion due to lower oil prices, impacting the kingdom's massive development plans, including the \$500 billion NEOM city and preparations for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, potentially leading to increased national debt.
Aramco Profit Plunge Threatens Saudi Arabia's Ambitious Plans
Saudi Aramco's 2024 profit fell 12% to \$106.25 billion due to lower oil prices, impacting the kingdom's massive development plans, including the \$500 billion NEOM city and preparations for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, potentially leading to increased national debt.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia Invites Exiled Dissidents Home, Conditional Amnesty Offered
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has invited all exiled dissidents to return home, promising amnesty unless they are convicted of serious crimes, but this offer has been met with skepticism by exiled dissidents who demand the release of political prisoners as a show of good faith befo...
Saudi Arabia Invites Exiled Dissidents Home, Conditional Amnesty Offered
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has invited all exiled dissidents to return home, promising amnesty unless they are convicted of serious crimes, but this offer has been met with skepticism by exiled dissidents who demand the release of political prisoners as a show of good faith befo...
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44% Bias Score
30 Juvenile Detention Officers Indicted on Child Abuse Charges
Thirty Los Angeles-area juvenile detention officers were indicted on felony child abuse charges for allegedly allowing and encouraging "gladiator fights" among children at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, resulting in at least 69 fights and some injuries, after a video leaked in January 2024.
30 Juvenile Detention Officers Indicted on Child Abuse Charges
Thirty Los Angeles-area juvenile detention officers were indicted on felony child abuse charges for allegedly allowing and encouraging "gladiator fights" among children at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, resulting in at least 69 fights and some injuries, after a video leaked in January 2024.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Federal Agencies to Review Columbia University Funding Following Antisemitic Incidents
Three federal agencies will review Columbia University's funding after failing to protect Jewish students during anti-Israel protests; an employee was allegedly assaulted, causing over $30,000 in damages.
Federal Agencies to Review Columbia University Funding Following Antisemitic Incidents
Three federal agencies will review Columbia University's funding after failing to protect Jewish students during anti-Israel protests; an employee was allegedly assaulted, causing over $30,000 in damages.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs to Hike Prices for American Consumers
President Trump's tariffs of 20-25% on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, impacting over 40% of US imports, will increase prices for consumers across various sectors including food and electronics, potentially resulting in supply chain disruptions and job losses.
Trump Tariffs to Hike Prices for American Consumers
President Trump's tariffs of 20-25% on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, impacting over 40% of US imports, will increase prices for consumers across various sectors including food and electronics, potentially resulting in supply chain disruptions and job losses.
Progress
48% Bias Score
30 California Juvenile Hall Officers Indicted for Orchestrating Youth Fights
Thirty Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall officers in Los Angeles County were indicted for facilitating nearly 70 "gladiator fights" between July and December 2023, involving over 140 youth aged 12-18; the Attorney General called it "planned and intended.
30 California Juvenile Hall Officers Indicted for Orchestrating Youth Fights
Thirty Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall officers in Los Angeles County were indicted for facilitating nearly 70 "gladiator fights" between July and December 2023, involving over 140 youth aged 12-18; the Attorney General called it "planned and intended.
Progress
20% Bias Score
UK Universities Face 10,000 Job Losses Amidst Funding Crisis
The UK faces a higher education funding crisis, with up to 10,000 university jobs potentially at risk this year due to a combination of falling international student numbers and insufficient funding; 5,000 job cuts have already been announced, prompting staff strikes at several universities and conc...
UK Universities Face 10,000 Job Losses Amidst Funding Crisis
The UK faces a higher education funding crisis, with up to 10,000 university jobs potentially at risk this year due to a combination of falling international student numbers and insufficient funding; 5,000 job cuts have already been announced, prompting staff strikes at several universities and conc...
Progress
44% Bias Score
COP16 Reaches \$200 Billion Biodiversity Funding Agreement
The COP16 biodiversity summit in Rome reached a crucial agreement committing \$200 billion annually by 2030 for conservation, including \$20 billion for developing nations (rising to \$30 billion by 2030), although a new fund to improve access was delayed until 2028.
COP16 Reaches \$200 Billion Biodiversity Funding Agreement
The COP16 biodiversity summit in Rome reached a crucial agreement committing \$200 billion annually by 2030 for conservation, including \$20 billion for developing nations (rising to \$30 billion by 2030), although a new fund to improve access was delayed until 2028.
Progress
44% Bias Score