March 2025
April 2025
Mass Shootings in the US: 7% of Adults Have Witnessed an Incident
A new study finds that 7% of US adults have witnessed a mass shooting, with 2% injured, highlighting the widespread impact of gun violence and the need for preventative measures.
Mass Shootings in the US: 7% of Adults Have Witnessed an Incident
A new study finds that 7% of US adults have witnessed a mass shooting, with 2% injured, highlighting the widespread impact of gun violence and the need for preventative measures.
Progress
20% Bias Score
China Seeks to Upgrade Equipment Manufacturing Through Innovation and Global Partnerships
Cao Tianlan, a deputy to the 14th NPC, advocates for collaborative innovation, digital transformation, and BRI partnerships to propel China's equipment manufacturing industry toward higher-end, greener, and smarter development, citing the G50 gas turbine and Dongfang Electric's international project...
China Seeks to Upgrade Equipment Manufacturing Through Innovation and Global Partnerships
Cao Tianlan, a deputy to the 14th NPC, advocates for collaborative innovation, digital transformation, and BRI partnerships to propel China's equipment manufacturing industry toward higher-end, greener, and smarter development, citing the G50 gas turbine and Dongfang Electric's international project...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Asian Equities Mixed Amid China's Fiscal Stimulus
Asian equities showed mixed results this week; Hong Kong's Hang Seng Tech Index surged +8.43%, while Australia and Korea underperformed. China's "Two Sessions" meeting focused on fiscal expansion to boost consumption and investment amid record-high exports and retaliatory tariffs.
Asian Equities Mixed Amid China's Fiscal Stimulus
Asian equities showed mixed results this week; Hong Kong's Hang Seng Tech Index surged +8.43%, while Australia and Korea underperformed. China's "Two Sessions" meeting focused on fiscal expansion to boost consumption and investment amid record-high exports and retaliatory tariffs.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Underinvestment in Women-Led Businesses: A $5 Trillion Market Failure
Women-led startups generate more than twice the revenue per dollar invested than others, yet receive only 2% of venture capital funding and less than 1% of corporate procurement, despite driving 70-80% of consumer spending; achieving gender parity in investment could increase global GDP by $5 trilli...
Underinvestment in Women-Led Businesses: A $5 Trillion Market Failure
Women-led startups generate more than twice the revenue per dollar invested than others, yet receive only 2% of venture capital funding and less than 1% of corporate procurement, despite driving 70-80% of consumer spending; achieving gender parity in investment could increase global GDP by $5 trilli...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Economic Uncertainty: Stress, Resilience, and Proactive Strategies
Economic uncertainty, marked by layoffs and inflation, causes heightened stress and impacts mental health and productivity; proactive strategies like financial planning and self-care are crucial for building resilience.
Economic Uncertainty: Stress, Resilience, and Proactive Strategies
Economic uncertainty, marked by layoffs and inflation, causes heightened stress and impacts mental health and productivity; proactive strategies like financial planning and self-care are crucial for building resilience.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Washington Bill Tightens Restrictions on Criminal Background Checks in Hiring
Washington's House Bill 1747, if passed, will significantly restrict employers' use of criminal background checks in hiring, delaying checks until after conditional offers and imposing fines up to \$15,000 per violation.
Washington Bill Tightens Restrictions on Criminal Background Checks in Hiring
Washington's House Bill 1747, if passed, will significantly restrict employers' use of criminal background checks in hiring, delaying checks until after conditional offers and imposing fines up to \$15,000 per violation.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Newsom's Podcast Sparks Controversy Over Transgender Athlete Issue
California Governor Gavin Newsom's new podcast, "This is Gavin Newsom," sparked controversy after he agreed with conservative commentator Charlie Kirk that transgender women's participation in women's sports is unfair, drawing criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates and raising questions about his potential...
Newsom's Podcast Sparks Controversy Over Transgender Athlete Issue
California Governor Gavin Newsom's new podcast, "This is Gavin Newsom," sparked controversy after he agreed with conservative commentator Charlie Kirk that transgender women's participation in women's sports is unfair, drawing criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates and raising questions about his potential...
Progress
68% Bias Score
Trump Sends Letter to Iran, Proposing Nuclear Negotiations
President Donald Trump announced sending a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, proposing nuclear negotiations, amid Western concerns of Iran's potential to soon produce nuclear weapons; Iran denies receiving the letter, while Russia offered mediation.
Trump Sends Letter to Iran, Proposing Nuclear Negotiations
President Donald Trump announced sending a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, proposing nuclear negotiations, amid Western concerns of Iran's potential to soon produce nuclear weapons; Iran denies receiving the letter, while Russia offered mediation.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Gender Inequality Hinders Green Economy's Job Growth
The green economy's projected 24 million new jobs by 2030 are not equally distributed, with women significantly underrepresented in renewable energy (32% overall, 21% in wind, 40% in solar), hindering economic growth and sustainable development; targeted investments and policies are needed to addres...
Gender Inequality Hinders Green Economy's Job Growth
The green economy's projected 24 million new jobs by 2030 are not equally distributed, with women significantly underrepresented in renewable energy (32% overall, 21% in wind, 40% in solar), hindering economic growth and sustainable development; targeted investments and policies are needed to addres...
Progress
24% Bias Score
February Jobs Report: Modest Growth, Rising Unemployment Amidst DOGE Layoffs
The February 2025 jobs report shows 151,000 jobs added, unemployment rising to 4.1%, and underemployment at 8.0%, defying expectations; early impacts of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) layoffs, including 20,000+ job cuts and 75,000 buyouts, may be underrepresented in the data due to f...
February Jobs Report: Modest Growth, Rising Unemployment Amidst DOGE Layoffs
The February 2025 jobs report shows 151,000 jobs added, unemployment rising to 4.1%, and underemployment at 8.0%, defying expectations; early impacts of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) layoffs, including 20,000+ job cuts and 75,000 buyouts, may be underrepresented in the data due to f...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Trump Offers US Citizenship to South African Farmers Amidst Aid Freeze
President Donald Trump announced a "rapid pathway" to US citizenship for South African farmers following an executive order pausing all federal aid to South Africa due to a new land redistribution law which Trump and Elon Musk deem discriminatory against white farmers; South Africa disputes the clai...
Trump Offers US Citizenship to South African Farmers Amidst Aid Freeze
President Donald Trump announced a "rapid pathway" to US citizenship for South African farmers following an executive order pausing all federal aid to South Africa due to a new land redistribution law which Trump and Elon Musk deem discriminatory against white farmers; South Africa disputes the clai...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Russia's Militarized Women's Day: Shifting Societal Ideals Amidst War
This year's International Women's Day in Russia saw United Russia, the ruling party, organize celebrations focusing on the mothers and wives of soldiers fighting in Ukraine, handing out flowers and gifts, reflecting a shift in societal ideals emphasizing the role of military women amidst the war.
Russia's Militarized Women's Day: Shifting Societal Ideals Amidst War
This year's International Women's Day in Russia saw United Russia, the ruling party, organize celebrations focusing on the mothers and wives of soldiers fighting in Ukraine, handing out flowers and gifts, reflecting a shift in societal ideals emphasizing the role of military women amidst the war.
Progress
72% Bias Score