March 2025
April 2025
New York's Economic Future: 18 High-Growth Industries Poised for Massive Growth
McKinsey research shows 18 high-growth industries, or "Arenas," could boost New York City's economy significantly in the next 15 years, creating jobs and raising living standards, but require strategic planning to ensure equitable benefits.
New York's Economic Future: 18 High-Growth Industries Poised for Massive Growth
McKinsey research shows 18 high-growth industries, or "Arenas," could boost New York City's economy significantly in the next 15 years, creating jobs and raising living standards, but require strategic planning to ensure equitable benefits.
Progress
52% Bias Score
IOC Presidential Candidates Propose Sweeping Olympic Reforms
Seven candidates are competing for the IOC presidency, each proposing significant reforms to the Olympic Games, including decentralization, Paralympics integration, and ensuring African hosting, while also addressing the participation of Russian athletes and environmental sustainability.
IOC Presidential Candidates Propose Sweeping Olympic Reforms
Seven candidates are competing for the IOC presidency, each proposing significant reforms to the Olympic Games, including decentralization, Paralympics integration, and ensuring African hosting, while also addressing the participation of Russian athletes and environmental sustainability.
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44% Bias Score
Belt and Road Initiative Improves Central Asian Healthcare
China's Belt and Road Initiative significantly improves healthcare in Central Asia via Xinjiang Medical University's collaborations, resulting in higher cure rates for tuberculosis and increased access to advanced medical technology, further boosted by integrating medical services with tourism.
Belt and Road Initiative Improves Central Asian Healthcare
China's Belt and Road Initiative significantly improves healthcare in Central Asia via Xinjiang Medical University's collaborations, resulting in higher cure rates for tuberculosis and increased access to advanced medical technology, further boosted by integrating medical services with tourism.
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56% Bias Score
Teenager Apprehended at Avalon Airport with Shotgun
On Thursday, a 17-year-old from Ballarat, Australia, was apprehended by passengers and crew after allegedly attempting to board a Jetstar flight at Avalon Airport with a shotgun and ammunition; he had breached airport security.
Teenager Apprehended at Avalon Airport with Shotgun
On Thursday, a 17-year-old from Ballarat, Australia, was apprehended by passengers and crew after allegedly attempting to board a Jetstar flight at Avalon Airport with a shotgun and ammunition; he had breached airport security.
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40% Bias Score
31 Million Americans Borrowed $74 Billion for Medical Care in 2023
A new survey reveals that 31 million U.S. adults borrowed $74 billion in 2023 to cover medical costs, highlighting the significant financial burden of healthcare, even for those with insurance; younger adults are disproportionately affected.
31 Million Americans Borrowed $74 Billion for Medical Care in 2023
A new survey reveals that 31 million U.S. adults borrowed $74 billion in 2023 to cover medical costs, highlighting the significant financial burden of healthcare, even for those with insurance; younger adults are disproportionately affected.
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28% Bias Score
Trump Temporarily Exempts USMCA Goods from Tariffs
President Trump temporarily exempted most USMCA goods from Canada and Mexico from 25% tariffs until April 2nd, impacting bilateral trade relations and prompting retaliatory measures from Canada. The exemption, announced after discussions with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, aims to leverage tra...
Trump Temporarily Exempts USMCA Goods from Tariffs
President Trump temporarily exempted most USMCA goods from Canada and Mexico from 25% tariffs until April 2nd, impacting bilateral trade relations and prompting retaliatory measures from Canada. The exemption, announced after discussions with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, aims to leverage tra...
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44% Bias Score
Australian Teal Wave: Independent Candidates' Electoral Success
The 2022 Australian federal election saw a significant number of independent "teal" candidates win seats previously held by the Liberal Party, due to a highly effective digital campaign strategy, strong volunteer base, and voter dissatisfaction with established parties.
Australian Teal Wave: Independent Candidates' Electoral Success
The 2022 Australian federal election saw a significant number of independent "teal" candidates win seats previously held by the Liberal Party, due to a highly effective digital campaign strategy, strong volunteer base, and voter dissatisfaction with established parties.
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56% Bias Score
Russian Military Suffers Heavy Losses from Drones During Ukraine's Muddy Season
During Ukraine's bezdorizhzhya (muddy season), the Russian army's use of civilian vehicles like Ladas and bukhankas near Chasiv Yar and Pokrovsk resulted in significant losses from Ukrainian drone strikes, disrupting logistics and highlighting severe equipment shortages.
Russian Military Suffers Heavy Losses from Drones During Ukraine's Muddy Season
During Ukraine's bezdorizhzhya (muddy season), the Russian army's use of civilian vehicles like Ladas and bukhankas near Chasiv Yar and Pokrovsk resulted in significant losses from Ukrainian drone strikes, disrupting logistics and highlighting severe equipment shortages.
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48% Bias Score
US Butterfly Populations Decline by 22% Since 2000
A study of 12.6 million butterfly sightings reveals a 22% average decline in US butterfly populations since 2000, impacting all regions and species, primarily due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change.
US Butterfly Populations Decline by 22% Since 2000
A study of 12.6 million butterfly sightings reveals a 22% average decline in US butterfly populations since 2000, impacting all regions and species, primarily due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change.
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24% Bias Score
South Carolina to Execute Inmate by Firing Squad
Brad Sigmon, convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend's parents in 1990, will be executed by firing squad in South Carolina on Friday evening, marking the first such execution in the U.S. since 2010 due to the state's difficulties in obtaining lethal injection drugs.
South Carolina to Execute Inmate by Firing Squad
Brad Sigmon, convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend's parents in 1990, will be executed by firing squad in South Carolina on Friday evening, marking the first such execution in the U.S. since 2010 due to the state's difficulties in obtaining lethal injection drugs.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Suspends Ukraine Aid After Warren's Applause, Zelenskyy Meeting
Senator Elizabeth Warren's applause for continued U.S. aid to Ukraine during President Trump's address to Congress prompted Trump to call her "Pocahontas," highlighting partisan divisions over U.S. involvement in the conflict and leading to Trump's suspension of military aid to Ukraine after a conte...
Trump Suspends Ukraine Aid After Warren's Applause, Zelenskyy Meeting
Senator Elizabeth Warren's applause for continued U.S. aid to Ukraine during President Trump's address to Congress prompted Trump to call her "Pocahontas," highlighting partisan divisions over U.S. involvement in the conflict and leading to Trump's suspension of military aid to Ukraine after a conte...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Issues Tariff Exemptions After Imposing 25% Tax on Mexican and Canadian Goods
President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada on Tuesday, but issued exemptions for about half of Mexican and 38% of Canadian goods on Thursday, creating uncertainty for businesses and impacting the stock market.
Trump Issues Tariff Exemptions After Imposing 25% Tax on Mexican and Canadian Goods
President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada on Tuesday, but issued exemptions for about half of Mexican and 38% of Canadian goods on Thursday, creating uncertainty for businesses and impacting the stock market.
Progress
48% Bias Score