Oil Prices Rise on China Stimulus and Inventory Drop
Global oil prices rose on Thursday due to China's planned $411 billion fiscal stimulus, a decline in US crude inventories, and anticipation of increased fossil fuel demand under the incoming US administration; Brent crude reached $74.06, while West Texas Intermediate hit $70.72.
Oil Prices Rise on China Stimulus and Inventory Drop
Global oil prices rose on Thursday due to China's planned $411 billion fiscal stimulus, a decline in US crude inventories, and anticipation of increased fossil fuel demand under the incoming US administration; Brent crude reached $74.06, while West Texas Intermediate hit $70.72.
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44% Bias Score
India Mourns Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, 92, died on Thursday after a sudden loss of consciousness; he is credited with steering India to unprecedented economic growth and lifting millions out of poverty during his two terms in office.
India Mourns Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, 92, died on Thursday after a sudden loss of consciousness; he is credited with steering India to unprecedented economic growth and lifting millions out of poverty during his two terms in office.
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48% Bias Score
Dollar Gains on Higher Yields and Averted Shutdown
The US dollar index (DXY00) rose 0.20% on Tuesday, supported by higher US interest rates and the averted US government shutdown, while EUR/USD fell 0.14%, and USD/JPY rose 0.09%; gold and silver prices also increased amid geopolitical risks.
Dollar Gains on Higher Yields and Averted Shutdown
The US dollar index (DXY00) rose 0.20% on Tuesday, supported by higher US interest rates and the averted US government shutdown, while EUR/USD fell 0.14%, and USD/JPY rose 0.09%; gold and silver prices also increased amid geopolitical risks.
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36% Bias Score
Retired Couple Seeks Investment Strategies Amid Market Uncertainty
Retired couple Anne and Zoe seek investment advice to preserve their substantial capital amid market uncertainty, considering a rental property sale, travel plans, and high medical costs, prompting exploration of personalized financial strategies.
Retired Couple Seeks Investment Strategies Amid Market Uncertainty
Retired couple Anne and Zoe seek investment advice to preserve their substantial capital amid market uncertainty, considering a rental property sale, travel plans, and high medical costs, prompting exploration of personalized financial strategies.
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12% Bias Score
Hamas-Israel Ceasefire Talks Collapse Amidst Mutual Blame
Despite reported progress, Hamas and Israel failed to reach a ceasefire agreement due to conflicting demands over troop withdrawal, prisoner release, and the return of displaced persons, resulting in continued fighting and casualties in Gaza.
Hamas-Israel Ceasefire Talks Collapse Amidst Mutual Blame
Despite reported progress, Hamas and Israel failed to reach a ceasefire agreement due to conflicting demands over troop withdrawal, prisoner release, and the return of displaced persons, resulting in continued fighting and casualties in Gaza.
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60% Bias Score
California's Extreme Weather: Record Rainfall, Wildfires, and Unprecedented Tornado
Heavy rainfall, flooding, wildfires, and a record-breaking tornado warning hit California in the past weeks, causing evacuations, property damage, and fatalities, highlighting the state's vulnerability to extreme weather intensified by climate change.
California's Extreme Weather: Record Rainfall, Wildfires, and Unprecedented Tornado
Heavy rainfall, flooding, wildfires, and a record-breaking tornado warning hit California in the past weeks, causing evacuations, property damage, and fatalities, highlighting the state's vulnerability to extreme weather intensified by climate change.
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24% Bias Score
Music as a Sanctuary: Healing Traumatized Children in Cameroon's War
In Cameroon's eight-year conflict, Ambrose Chinda's music therapy project offers a refuge for traumatized children in the war-torn anglophone regions, where schools are targets and over 700,000 children lack education, providing a vital support system amid widespread violence and displacement.
Music as a Sanctuary: Healing Traumatized Children in Cameroon's War
In Cameroon's eight-year conflict, Ambrose Chinda's music therapy project offers a refuge for traumatized children in the war-torn anglophone regions, where schools are targets and over 700,000 children lack education, providing a vital support system amid widespread violence and displacement.
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32% Bias Score
Nissan Smyrna Plant Celebrates 15 Millionth Vehicle, Embraces Automated EV Future
Nissan's Smyrna, Tennessee plant celebrated its 15 millionth vehicle this year, highlighting four decades of production, significant investment in automation and AI-driven quality control, and plans for increased EV production by the end of the decade.
Nissan Smyrna Plant Celebrates 15 Millionth Vehicle, Embraces Automated EV Future
Nissan's Smyrna, Tennessee plant celebrated its 15 millionth vehicle this year, highlighting four decades of production, significant investment in automation and AI-driven quality control, and plans for increased EV production by the end of the decade.
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48% Bias Score
Ten Films Vie to Revitalize Hollywood in 2025
Ten films are scheduled for release in 2025, aiming to revive the movie industry after several challenges. The lineup includes sequels, original movies, and diverse genres.
Ten Films Vie to Revitalize Hollywood in 2025
Ten films are scheduled for release in 2025, aiming to revive the movie industry after several challenges. The lineup includes sequels, original movies, and diverse genres.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Launches Christmas Day Missile Barrage on Ukraine
On Christmas morning, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, killing at least one person in Ukraine and one in Russia, causing widespread power outages and disrupting heating for hundreds of thousands across multiple regions; Ukraine claims to have int...
Russia Launches Christmas Day Missile Barrage on Ukraine
On Christmas morning, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, killing at least one person in Ukraine and one in Russia, causing widespread power outages and disrupting heating for hundreds of thousands across multiple regions; Ukraine claims to have int...
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52% Bias Score
SDF Launches Counter-Offensive Against Turkish-Backed Forces in Northern Syria
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's rule, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) launched a counter-offensive against the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) near the Turkish border on October 24, aiming to retake areas like Manbij; the conflict, causing dozens of casualties, risks destabilizi...
SDF Launches Counter-Offensive Against Turkish-Backed Forces in Northern Syria
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's rule, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) launched a counter-offensive against the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) near the Turkish border on October 24, aiming to retake areas like Manbij; the conflict, causing dozens of casualties, risks destabilizi...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Vows to Vigorously Pursue Capital Punishment
President-elect Donald Trump intends to "vigorously pursue" the death penalty for "violent rapists, murderers, and monsters" after President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life in prison, sparking controversy and raising questions about the future of capital punishme...
Trump Vows to Vigorously Pursue Capital Punishment
President-elect Donald Trump intends to "vigorously pursue" the death penalty for "violent rapists, murderers, and monsters" after President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life in prison, sparking controversy and raising questions about the future of capital punishme...
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48% Bias Score