March 2025
April 2025
Senate Averts US Government Shutdown with Budget Deal
The US Senate passed a budget bill (54-46) averting a government shutdown, increasing defense spending by $6 billion while cutting non-defense programs by $13 billion; it awaits President Trump's signature.
Senate Averts US Government Shutdown with Budget Deal
The US Senate passed a budget bill (54-46) averting a government shutdown, increasing defense spending by $6 billion while cutting non-defense programs by $13 billion; it awaits President Trump's signature.
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40% Bias Score
Petro's Referendum: A Risky Gamble for Colombia's Democracy"
Colombian President Gustavo Petro's proposed referendum on healthcare and labor reforms, bypassing Congress, risks deepening political polarization and undermining public trust, mirroring the failures of past referendums and potentially exacerbating the country's fragile peace process.
Petro's Referendum: A Risky Gamble for Colombia's Democracy"
Colombian President Gustavo Petro's proposed referendum on healthcare and labor reforms, bypassing Congress, risks deepening political polarization and undermining public trust, mirroring the failures of past referendums and potentially exacerbating the country's fragile peace process.
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64% Bias Score
US Tariffs on Mexico Worry China, Threatening Global Trade
US tariffs on Mexican imports worry China, potentially forcing developing nations to choose between US and Chinese trade, impacting global supply chains and geopolitical stability. China's exports to Mexico are eleven times greater than imports, and the US might use tariffs to pressure Mexico to clo...
US Tariffs on Mexico Worry China, Threatening Global Trade
US tariffs on Mexican imports worry China, potentially forcing developing nations to choose between US and Chinese trade, impacting global supply chains and geopolitical stability. China's exports to Mexico are eleven times greater than imports, and the US might use tariffs to pressure Mexico to clo...
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48% Bias Score
China's Booming Humanoid Robot Rental Market
The booming demand for humanoid robot rentals in China, driven by successful appearances at major events like the Spring Festival Gala, is fueling a rapidly expanding market with daily rental prices reaching up to $2,091, and projected growth of 80 percent this year for some rental companies; howeve...
China's Booming Humanoid Robot Rental Market
The booming demand for humanoid robot rentals in China, driven by successful appearances at major events like the Spring Festival Gala, is fueling a rapidly expanding market with daily rental prices reaching up to $2,091, and projected growth of 80 percent this year for some rental companies; howeve...
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40% Bias Score
Schumer Votes to Avert US Government Shutdown Amidst Trade War and TikTok Sale Uncertainty
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer voted to prevent a US government shutdown, citing potential harm to the American people; France criticized the US's imposition of tariffs on European goods, calling it a 'stupid war'; Oracle is reportedly the leading candidate to help manage TikTok in the US.
Schumer Votes to Avert US Government Shutdown Amidst Trade War and TikTok Sale Uncertainty
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer voted to prevent a US government shutdown, citing potential harm to the American people; France criticized the US's imposition of tariffs on European goods, calling it a 'stupid war'; Oracle is reportedly the leading candidate to help manage TikTok in the US.
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40% Bias Score
De Boo Upsets Stolz to Win World Speed Skating Gold
Jenning de Boo of the Netherlands won gold in the men's 500m speed skating race at the World Single Distances Championships in Hamar, Norway, defeating American Jordan Stolz by 0.14 seconds, marking a significant upset after Stolz's dominance in earlier races this season; Femke Kok also won gold for...
De Boo Upsets Stolz to Win World Speed Skating Gold
Jenning de Boo of the Netherlands won gold in the men's 500m speed skating race at the World Single Distances Championships in Hamar, Norway, defeating American Jordan Stolz by 0.14 seconds, marking a significant upset after Stolz's dominance in earlier races this season; Femke Kok also won gold for...
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52% Bias Score
Mexican Recital Demands Accountability for Violence Victims
En primera persona", a theatrical recital in Mexico City (March 15-30 at the Goethe Institute), recounts six true stories of victims of state and narco-violence, demanding accountability from the Mexican government; using a powerful countdown and single actress embodying various victims who directly...
Mexican Recital Demands Accountability for Violence Victims
En primera persona", a theatrical recital in Mexico City (March 15-30 at the Goethe Institute), recounts six true stories of victims of state and narco-violence, demanding accountability from the Mexican government; using a powerful countdown and single actress embodying various victims who directly...
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20% Bias Score
CHP Leader Advocates Principle-Based EU Relations, Criticizes Government's Transactional Approach
During a Brussels visit on March 4-6, 2025, the CHP leader engaged in high-level meetings with EU and national leaders, advocating for a principle-based EU relationship and criticizing the current government's transactional approach prioritizing short-term gains over democratic reforms.
CHP Leader Advocates Principle-Based EU Relations, Criticizes Government's Transactional Approach
During a Brussels visit on March 4-6, 2025, the CHP leader engaged in high-level meetings with EU and national leaders, advocating for a principle-based EU relationship and criticizing the current government's transactional approach prioritizing short-term gains over democratic reforms.
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52% Bias Score
Trilateral Meeting in Beijing Addresses Iranian Nuclear Issue
China, Russia, and Iran met in Beijing on March 14, 2025, to discuss the Iranian nuclear issue, issuing a joint statement emphasizing diplomatic solutions, ending unilateral sanctions, and respecting Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy.
Trilateral Meeting in Beijing Addresses Iranian Nuclear Issue
China, Russia, and Iran met in Beijing on March 14, 2025, to discuss the Iranian nuclear issue, issuing a joint statement emphasizing diplomatic solutions, ending unilateral sanctions, and respecting Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy.
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32% Bias Score
Germany to Lift Debt Brake for Defense and Infrastructure Spending
German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz secured Greens' support to lift the debt brake, enabling a €500 billion infrastructure and defense fund; the Constitutional Court rejected AfD and Die Linke challenges, paving the way for parliamentary approval before the new parliament convenes.
Germany to Lift Debt Brake for Defense and Infrastructure Spending
German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz secured Greens' support to lift the debt brake, enabling a €500 billion infrastructure and defense fund; the Constitutional Court rejected AfD and Die Linke challenges, paving the way for parliamentary approval before the new parliament convenes.
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40% Bias Score
US Government Shutdown Averted by Last-Minute Budget Deal
A last-minute agreement between the US Senate's Republicans and Democrats averted a government shutdown, with ten Senate Democrats joining Republicans to pass a seven-month spending plan despite objections to spending cuts and expanded presidential powers; the House passed the plan earlier this week...
US Government Shutdown Averted by Last-Minute Budget Deal
A last-minute agreement between the US Senate's Republicans and Democrats averted a government shutdown, with ten Senate Democrats joining Republicans to pass a seven-month spending plan despite objections to spending cuts and expanded presidential powers; the House passed the plan earlier this week...
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48% Bias Score
Verstappen Qualifies Third in Australian GP Despite Initial Struggles
Max Verstappen qualified third for the Australian Grand Prix on April 2, 2024, after a challenging start to the weekend, showcasing a significant improvement from practice sessions. He will start behind Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, despite Red Bull's belief they can close the gap.
Verstappen Qualifies Third in Australian GP Despite Initial Struggles
Max Verstappen qualified third for the Australian Grand Prix on April 2, 2024, after a challenging start to the weekend, showcasing a significant improvement from practice sessions. He will start behind Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, despite Red Bull's belief they can close the gap.
Progress
40% Bias Score