China to loosen monetary policy, increase deficit to counter growth slowdown
Facing slowing growth and potential US trade tensions, China's Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC) on December 11-12 pledged to increase the budget deficit, borrow more, and loosen monetary policy to maintain stable economic growth, prioritizing growth over financial risks despite challenges in ...
China to loosen monetary policy, increase deficit to counter growth slowdown
Facing slowing growth and potential US trade tensions, China's Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC) on December 11-12 pledged to increase the budget deficit, borrow more, and loosen monetary policy to maintain stable economic growth, prioritizing growth over financial risks despite challenges in ...
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44% Bias Score
Biden Grants Unprecedented Clemency to 1,539 Individuals
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 1,500 people and pardoned 39 others convicted of non-violent crimes on Thursday, marking the largest single-day use of presidential clemency in modern history and fulfilling calls for broader use of this power before his term ends.
Biden Grants Unprecedented Clemency to 1,539 Individuals
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 1,500 people and pardoned 39 others convicted of non-violent crimes on Thursday, marking the largest single-day use of presidential clemency in modern history and fulfilling calls for broader use of this power before his term ends.
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32% Bias Score
Thai Research Center Validates Traditional Herbal Compress, Developing Modern Applications
The Center of Excellence in Applied Thai Traditional Medicine Research (CEATMR) at Thammasat University is scientifically validating traditional Thai herbal compresses to standardize their production and improve accessibility, incorporating traditional knowledge with modern technology to enhance eff...
Thai Research Center Validates Traditional Herbal Compress, Developing Modern Applications
The Center of Excellence in Applied Thai Traditional Medicine Research (CEATMR) at Thammasat University is scientifically validating traditional Thai herbal compresses to standardize their production and improve accessibility, incorporating traditional knowledge with modern technology to enhance eff...
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24% Bias Score
Hegseth's Nomination Sparks Debate on Military Readiness and Social Inclusion
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, has repeatedly criticized policies allowing gay people to serve openly in the US military and women in combat, viewing them as undermining military readiness and prioritizing social justice over combat effectiveness, starting wi...
Hegseth's Nomination Sparks Debate on Military Readiness and Social Inclusion
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, has repeatedly criticized policies allowing gay people to serve openly in the US military and women in combat, viewing them as undermining military readiness and prioritizing social justice over combat effectiveness, starting wi...
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60% Bias Score
South Korean Minister Attempts Suicide Amid Martial Law Crisis
Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun attempted suicide while in custody in Seoul on Tuesday, amid a political crisis stemming from President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief declaration of martial law last week. Police raided the presidential office Wednesday, and investigations into insurrection...
South Korean Minister Attempts Suicide Amid Martial Law Crisis
Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun attempted suicide while in custody in Seoul on Tuesday, amid a political crisis stemming from President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief declaration of martial law last week. Police raided the presidential office Wednesday, and investigations into insurrection...
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44% Bias Score
NYC CEO Murder Suspect Arrested: Ghost Gun, Meticulous Plan, Careless Mistakes
Luigi Mangione, suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC on November 30th, was arrested in Pennsylvania on December 5th. He used a ghost gun, meticulously planned his travel and used cash to avoid digital trails, yet left key evidence, including a partial image of his face and...
NYC CEO Murder Suspect Arrested: Ghost Gun, Meticulous Plan, Careless Mistakes
Luigi Mangione, suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC on November 30th, was arrested in Pennsylvania on December 5th. He used a ghost gun, meticulously planned his travel and used cash to avoid digital trails, yet left key evidence, including a partial image of his face and...
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40% Bias Score
US Healthcare System Under Fire After CEO Murder Highlights Insurance Issues
The murder of a UnitedHealthcare CEO sparked public outrage over healthcare insurance issues, prompting numerous accounts of denied treatments, unexpected bills, and administrative hurdles, exposing systemic problems in US healthcare.
US Healthcare System Under Fire After CEO Murder Highlights Insurance Issues
The murder of a UnitedHealthcare CEO sparked public outrage over healthcare insurance issues, prompting numerous accounts of denied treatments, unexpected bills, and administrative hurdles, exposing systemic problems in US healthcare.
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60% Bias Score
McDonald's: Unexpectedly Center Stage in 2024
In 2024, McDonald's unexpectedly became a central news element, from political campaign backdrops (featuring VP Harris and President-elect Trump) and a manhunt scene to an E.coli outbreak impacting sales and highlighting its pervasive role in American life and culture.
McDonald's: Unexpectedly Center Stage in 2024
In 2024, McDonald's unexpectedly became a central news element, from political campaign backdrops (featuring VP Harris and President-elect Trump) and a manhunt scene to an E.coli outbreak impacting sales and highlighting its pervasive role in American life and culture.
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36% Bias Score
Lula Undergoes Second Procedure After Emergency Brain Surgery
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent emergency brain surgery on Tuesday in Sao Paulo to drain a bleed outside his brain, followed by a planned endovascular procedure on Thursday; he is recovering well in the ICU.
Lula Undergoes Second Procedure After Emergency Brain Surgery
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent emergency brain surgery on Tuesday in Sao Paulo to drain a bleed outside his brain, followed by a planned endovascular procedure on Thursday; he is recovering well in the ICU.
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20% Bias Score
Geminid Meteor Shower Peak: Reduced Visibility Due to Bright Moon
The 2024 Geminid meteor shower peaks between noon and 8 p.m. ET on December 13, offering up to 15 visible meteors per hour, though a nearly full moon will significantly reduce visibility. Optimal viewing is from 9-10 p.m. in any time zone or pre-dawn hours of December 13-14.
Geminid Meteor Shower Peak: Reduced Visibility Due to Bright Moon
The 2024 Geminid meteor shower peaks between noon and 8 p.m. ET on December 13, offering up to 15 visible meteors per hour, though a nearly full moon will significantly reduce visibility. Optimal viewing is from 9-10 p.m. in any time zone or pre-dawn hours of December 13-14.
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20% Bias Score
Andean Cloud Forest Restoration: A Community-Driven Initiative
Biologist Constantino Aucca Chutas's Acción Andina initiative is restoring millions of hectares of vital Andean polylepis forests across South America, engaging thousands of indigenous families and reviving traditional Inca principles of community cooperation.
Andean Cloud Forest Restoration: A Community-Driven Initiative
Biologist Constantino Aucca Chutas's Acción Andina initiative is restoring millions of hectares of vital Andean polylepis forests across South America, engaging thousands of indigenous families and reviving traditional Inca principles of community cooperation.
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40% Bias Score
Sydney Antisemitic Attack Prompts Increased Security and Condemnation
Vandals in Sydney's Woollahra torched a car and used antisemitic graffiti overnight, prompting a police response and condemnation from Australian leaders amid rising antisemitic incidents linked to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Sydney Antisemitic Attack Prompts Increased Security and Condemnation
Vandals in Sydney's Woollahra torched a car and used antisemitic graffiti overnight, prompting a police response and condemnation from Australian leaders amid rising antisemitic incidents linked to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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40% Bias Score