China Executes Two After Mass Casualty Attacks
A 62-year-old man and a 21-year-old man were executed in China after being found guilty of separate mass casualty attacks that left a combined 43 dead and 60 injured; the attacks, described as "revenge against society," reflect a growing trend of indiscriminate violence.
China Executes Two After Mass Casualty Attacks
A 62-year-old man and a 21-year-old man were executed in China after being found guilty of separate mass casualty attacks that left a combined 43 dead and 60 injured; the attacks, described as "revenge against society," reflect a growing trend of indiscriminate violence.
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52% Bias Score
China Announces Significant Increase in Gold and Associated Mineral Reserves
China's geological survey announced the discovery of 168 metric tons of new gold resources and a significant increase in reserves of 12 associated minerals over the past five years, bolstering national resource security and potentially impacting global markets.
China Announces Significant Increase in Gold and Associated Mineral Reserves
China's geological survey announced the discovery of 168 metric tons of new gold resources and a significant increase in reserves of 12 associated minerals over the past five years, bolstering national resource security and potentially impacting global markets.
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40% Bias Score
Singapore's ART SG 2025 Fair Shows Slow Start
The ART SG 2025 art fair in Singapore, featuring Ai Weiwei's "Mona Lisa Smeared in Cream in Yellow," opened on January 18th, 2025, but has seen slower-than-expected growth, despite hopes to capitalize on Hong Kong's decline as an art hub.
Singapore's ART SG 2025 Fair Shows Slow Start
The ART SG 2025 art fair in Singapore, featuring Ai Weiwei's "Mona Lisa Smeared in Cream in Yellow," opened on January 18th, 2025, but has seen slower-than-expected growth, despite hopes to capitalize on Hong Kong's decline as an art hub.
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36% Bias Score
US Bans TikTok Amidst National Security Concerns
The US banned TikTok on January 19th, 2025, due to national security and data privacy concerns regarding its Chinese ownership (ByteDance). This impacts 170 million US users, although TikTok hopes for a resolution with incoming President Trump.
US Bans TikTok Amidst National Security Concerns
The US banned TikTok on January 19th, 2025, due to national security and data privacy concerns regarding its Chinese ownership (ByteDance). This impacts 170 million US users, although TikTok hopes for a resolution with incoming President Trump.
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60% Bias Score
TikTok Faces U.S. Ban, Potential 90-Day Extension, and Merger Proposal
A U.S. law requires TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban; President-elect Trump might grant a 90-day extension, while a merger with Perplexity AI is proposed, potentially saving the app but requiring algorithm rebuilding.
TikTok Faces U.S. Ban, Potential 90-Day Extension, and Merger Proposal
A U.S. law requires TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban; President-elect Trump might grant a 90-day extension, while a merger with Perplexity AI is proposed, potentially saving the app but requiring algorithm rebuilding.
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40% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Delayed? Trump Hints at 90-Day Extension
A nationwide ban on TikTok took effect in the U.S. on Saturday night, but President-elect Trump may delay it for 90 days; various companies, including Rumble and a group backed by Kevin O'Leary, are interested in buying the app, which is valued at $40-$50 billion.
TikTok Ban Delayed? Trump Hints at 90-Day Extension
A nationwide ban on TikTok took effect in the U.S. on Saturday night, but President-elect Trump may delay it for 90 days; various companies, including Rumble and a group backed by Kevin O'Leary, are interested in buying the app, which is valued at $40-$50 billion.
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56% Bias Score
EU Green Policies: Billions in Carbon Credits to China, Threatening European Carmakers
EU regulations may force European carmakers to pay billions to Chinese electric vehicle companies for carbon credits, placing already-struggling European businesses at a severe disadvantage and raising concerns about economic competitiveness.
EU Green Policies: Billions in Carbon Credits to China, Threatening European Carmakers
EU regulations may force European carmakers to pay billions to Chinese electric vehicle companies for carbon credits, placing already-struggling European businesses at a severe disadvantage and raising concerns about economic competitiveness.
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60% Bias Score
Xizang Targets 7 Percent GDP Growth in 2025 with 27.8 Billion USD Infrastructure Investment
Xizang Autonomous Region plans over 200 billion yuan (about 27.8 billion USD) investment in infrastructure projects, including the Sichuan-Xizang Railway, in 2025, aiming for over 7 percent GDP growth while prioritizing ecological conservation and post-earthquake reconstruction following a 6.8-magni...
Xizang Targets 7 Percent GDP Growth in 2025 with 27.8 Billion USD Infrastructure Investment
Xizang Autonomous Region plans over 200 billion yuan (about 27.8 billion USD) investment in infrastructure projects, including the Sichuan-Xizang Railway, in 2025, aiming for over 7 percent GDP growth while prioritizing ecological conservation and post-earthquake reconstruction following a 6.8-magni...
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36% Bias Score
TikTok Banned in US After Supreme Court Ruling
A US federal ban on TikTok took effect on Saturday, removing the app from app stores and impacting 170 million American users after the Supreme Court upheld a law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a shutdown; ByteDance chose the latter, despite President-elect Trump indicating a possible 90...
TikTok Banned in US After Supreme Court Ruling
A US federal ban on TikTok took effect on Saturday, removing the app from app stores and impacting 170 million American users after the Supreme Court upheld a law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a shutdown; ByteDance chose the latter, despite President-elect Trump indicating a possible 90...
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Faces US Ban Unless It Separates From ByteDance
A US law mandates TikTok's separation from ByteDance by January 19, 2025, or it faces a ban due to concerns about Chinese government data access and influence; the Supreme Court upheld the law, and the incoming Trump administration may grant a 90-day extension.
TikTok Faces US Ban Unless It Separates From ByteDance
A US law mandates TikTok's separation from ByteDance by January 19, 2025, or it faces a ban due to concerns about Chinese government data access and influence; the Supreme Court upheld the law, and the incoming Trump administration may grant a 90-day extension.
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48% Bias Score
US TikTok Ban Takes Effect; Trump May Grant Reprieve
Due to a US law addressing national security concerns, TikTok is banned in the US, impacting millions of users; President-elect Trump may grant a 90-day reprieve; the ban prevents downloads from app stores and impacts some Australian users with US-based accounts.
US TikTok Ban Takes Effect; Trump May Grant Reprieve
Due to a US law addressing national security concerns, TikTok is banned in the US, impacting millions of users; President-elect Trump may grant a 90-day reprieve; the ban prevents downloads from app stores and impacts some Australian users with US-based accounts.
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52% Bias Score
TikTok Banned in US After Supreme Court Upholds National Security Law
A US law banning TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sold its US operations by Sunday, was upheld by the Supreme Court, resulting in the app's shutdown for approximately 170 million American users. President Trump indicated a potential review of the ban.
TikTok Banned in US After Supreme Court Upholds National Security Law
A US law banning TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sold its US operations by Sunday, was upheld by the Supreme Court, resulting in the app's shutdown for approximately 170 million American users. President Trump indicated a potential review of the ban.
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56% Bias Score