China's December Exports Surge Amidst Trade Tensions
China's December exports jumped 10.7% year-on-year, exceeding forecasts and fueled partly by pre-emptive shipments before potential US tariffs; imports grew 1.0%, defying expectations, leading to a $104.8 billion trade surplus, while persistent domestic challenges and trade disputes remain.
China's December Exports Surge Amidst Trade Tensions
China's December exports jumped 10.7% year-on-year, exceeding forecasts and fueled partly by pre-emptive shipments before potential US tariffs; imports grew 1.0%, defying expectations, leading to a $104.8 billion trade surplus, while persistent domestic challenges and trade disputes remain.
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36% Bias Score
Carrie Underwood to Sing at Trump's Inauguration
Carrie Underwood will sing "America the Beautiful" at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20th at the US Capitol; this is significant given Hollywood's general avoidance of Trump and Underwood's private political stance.
Carrie Underwood to Sing at Trump's Inauguration
Carrie Underwood will sing "America the Beautiful" at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20th at the US Capitol; this is significant given Hollywood's general avoidance of Trump and Underwood's private political stance.
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44% Bias Score
Unusually Cold Snap Hits Bangkok
Bangkok experienced its coldest January day in years on Monday, with temperatures plummeting to 15.2 degrees Celsius due to a high-pressure system from China; the unusual cold snap is expected to last until mid-February.
Unusually Cold Snap Hits Bangkok
Bangkok experienced its coldest January day in years on Monday, with temperatures plummeting to 15.2 degrees Celsius due to a high-pressure system from China; the unusual cold snap is expected to last until mid-February.
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12% Bias Score
TikTok Faces US Ban: 170 Million Users Impacted
A US law might ban TikTok on June 19th unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, sells the app, impacting 170 million US users and numerous creators who rely on it for income and career development. Potential buyers have emerged, offering up to $20 billion, but significant hurdles remain.
TikTok Faces US Ban: 170 Million Users Impacted
A US law might ban TikTok on June 19th unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, sells the app, impacting 170 million US users and numerous creators who rely on it for income and career development. Potential buyers have emerged, offering up to $20 billion, but significant hurdles remain.
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48% Bias Score
Hegseth Opposes Renaming of Confederate-Named Military Bases
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, opposes the renaming of nine US military bases that honored Confederate generals, calling the effort a politically motivated 'sham' and vowing to reverse the changes if confirmed.
Hegseth Opposes Renaming of Confederate-Named Military Bases
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, opposes the renaming of nine US military bases that honored Confederate generals, calling the effort a politically motivated 'sham' and vowing to reverse the changes if confirmed.
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48% Bias Score
Maddow Returns to MSNBC Primetime for 100 Days
MSNBC announced that Rachel Maddow will return as a primetime anchor five nights a week for the first 100 days of President Trump's second term, starting next week, to boost ratings in response to declining viewership across cable news and the industry shift away from traditional cable, while Alex W...
Maddow Returns to MSNBC Primetime for 100 Days
MSNBC announced that Rachel Maddow will return as a primetime anchor five nights a week for the first 100 days of President Trump's second term, starting next week, to boost ratings in response to declining viewership across cable news and the industry shift away from traditional cable, while Alex W...
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40% Bias Score
Biden Claims Strengthened US Global Standing in Farewell Address
President Biden delivered a farewell foreign policy address, claiming strengthened alliances and weakened adversaries under his administration, despite challenges like the Afghanistan withdrawal; his legacy now depends on the incoming Trump administration's actions.
Biden Claims Strengthened US Global Standing in Farewell Address
President Biden delivered a farewell foreign policy address, claiming strengthened alliances and weakened adversaries under his administration, despite challenges like the Afghanistan withdrawal; his legacy now depends on the incoming Trump administration's actions.
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48% Bias Score
LA Wildfires Force "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Shutdown, Highlight Community Impact
Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show was temporarily suspended due to the recent Los Angeles wildfires; many of his staff members were displaced, and some lost their homes, showcasing the devastating impact on the community.
LA Wildfires Force "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Shutdown, Highlight Community Impact
Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show was temporarily suspended due to the recent Los Angeles wildfires; many of his staff members were displaced, and some lost their homes, showcasing the devastating impact on the community.
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44% Bias Score
California Wildfires: 17,000 Acres Burned, Dozens Dead
Fueled by Santa Ana winds, the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County has burned over 17,000 acres as of January 25th, 2025, causing at least 24 deaths and widespread evacuations, with continued strong winds and dry conditions hampering containment efforts.
California Wildfires: 17,000 Acres Burned, Dozens Dead
Fueled by Santa Ana winds, the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County has burned over 17,000 acres as of January 25th, 2025, causing at least 24 deaths and widespread evacuations, with continued strong winds and dry conditions hampering containment efforts.
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16% Bias Score
Biden Administration Imposes New Export Restrictions on AI Chips
The Biden administration implemented new export controls on AI chips before leaving office to prevent China from obtaining advanced technology, sparking criticism from US tech companies and potentially escalating US-China tensions.
Biden Administration Imposes New Export Restrictions on AI Chips
The Biden administration implemented new export controls on AI chips before leaving office to prevent China from obtaining advanced technology, sparking criticism from US tech companies and potentially escalating US-China tensions.
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60% Bias Score
Slow US Job Market Disproportionately Impacts Young Workers
The US job market's slowdown disproportionately affects young workers (20-34) due to decreased hiring in 2024, causing financial hardship and prolonged job searches, as exemplified by two individuals' experiences. Economists predict this trend may persist for some time.
Slow US Job Market Disproportionately Impacts Young Workers
The US job market's slowdown disproportionately affects young workers (20-34) due to decreased hiring in 2024, causing financial hardship and prolonged job searches, as exemplified by two individuals' experiences. Economists predict this trend may persist for some time.
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40% Bias Score
Blue Origin Scrambles New Glenn Rocket Launch
Blue Origin scrubbed the launch of its New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral on Monday due to unspecified technical issues, delaying its entry into the competitive satellite launch market and potentially giving SpaceX a further advantage.
Blue Origin Scrambles New Glenn Rocket Launch
Blue Origin scrubbed the launch of its New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral on Monday due to unspecified technical issues, delaying its entry into the competitive satellite launch market and potentially giving SpaceX a further advantage.
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52% Bias Score