Orbán Skips Trump's Inauguration
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony on January 20th in Washington D.C., choosing instead to give a speech in Budapest focusing on Hungary's recent EU Council presidency; this breaks with decades of tradition where foreign heads of state typicall...
Orbán Skips Trump's Inauguration
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony on January 20th in Washington D.C., choosing instead to give a speech in Budapest focusing on Hungary's recent EU Council presidency; this breaks with decades of tradition where foreign heads of state typicall...
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44% Bias Score
Hamas Accepts Ceasefire Deal, Phased Hostage Release Planned
Hamas accepted a three-phase ceasefire proposal, involving phased hostage releases for Palestinian prisoners and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, aiming to end the 15-month conflict before President-elect Trump's inauguration.
Hamas Accepts Ceasefire Deal, Phased Hostage Release Planned
Hamas accepted a three-phase ceasefire proposal, involving phased hostage releases for Palestinian prisoners and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, aiming to end the 15-month conflict before President-elect Trump's inauguration.
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44% Bias Score
Gaza Truce Agreement Ready, Pending Hamas Acceptance
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on January 14th that a Gaza truce agreement is ready, contingent on Hamas's acceptance, following 15 months of war that has resulted in at least 46,645 Palestinian deaths, according to the Hamas health ministry, and involving an Israeli commitment to a ...
Gaza Truce Agreement Ready, Pending Hamas Acceptance
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on January 14th that a Gaza truce agreement is ready, contingent on Hamas's acceptance, following 15 months of war that has resulted in at least 46,645 Palestinian deaths, according to the Hamas health ministry, and involving an Israeli commitment to a ...
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32% Bias Score
Musk's Engineer Shortage Claim: Data, H-1B Debate, and Future Policy
Elon Musk's recent claim of a U.S. shortage of top engineers, countered by data showing record STEM degrees and projected job growth, highlights the debate surrounding the H-1B visa program's impact on American workers and its role in tech innovation.
Musk's Engineer Shortage Claim: Data, H-1B Debate, and Future Policy
Elon Musk's recent claim of a U.S. shortage of top engineers, countered by data showing record STEM degrees and projected job growth, highlights the debate surrounding the H-1B visa program's impact on American workers and its role in tech innovation.
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16% 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
Hegseth's Defense Nomination Faces Senate Scrutiny Amid Misconduct Allegations
Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faces a Senate confirmation hearing amid controversy over his past statements degrading women in the military and numerous allegations of misconduct towards women, including accusations of assault and aggressive behavior, raising co...
Hegseth's Defense Nomination Faces Senate Scrutiny Amid Misconduct Allegations
Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faces a Senate confirmation hearing amid controversy over his past statements degrading women in the military and numerous allegations of misconduct towards women, including accusations of assault and aggressive behavior, raising co...
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60% Bias Score
Alberta-BC Wine Deal: A Crack in Canada's Interprovincial Trade Barriers
Alberta and British Columbia signed a one-year agreement allowing Albertans to buy B.C. wine directly, marking a small step towards addressing Canada's long-standing interprovincial trade barriers, which a Queen's University study suggests could increase GDP per capita by 4% if eliminated.
Alberta-BC Wine Deal: A Crack in Canada's Interprovincial Trade Barriers
Alberta and British Columbia signed a one-year agreement allowing Albertans to buy B.C. wine directly, marking a small step towards addressing Canada's long-standing interprovincial trade barriers, which a Queen's University study suggests could increase GDP per capita by 4% if eliminated.
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52% Bias Score
Gaza Ceasefire Hinges on Trump's Influence and Israeli Internal Divisions
International negotiations in Doha aim to secure a prisoner exchange and ceasefire in Gaza, with Britain crediting President-elect Trump's influence and Israeli media highlighting internal government opposition.
Gaza Ceasefire Hinges on Trump's Influence and Israeli Internal Divisions
International negotiations in Doha aim to secure a prisoner exchange and ceasefire in Gaza, with Britain crediting President-elect Trump's influence and Israeli media highlighting internal government opposition.
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52% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Nears Conclusion
Israel and Hamas are in advanced negotiations to free 34 Israeli hostages held in Gaza for over a year, potentially leading to a ceasefire before Donald Trump's January 20th inauguration; the deal may involve phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and prisoner releases.
Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Nears Conclusion
Israel and Hamas are in advanced negotiations to free 34 Israeli hostages held in Gaza for over a year, potentially leading to a ceasefire before Donald Trump's January 20th inauguration; the deal may involve phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and prisoner releases.
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52% Bias Score
Greece's €33 Billion Bond Oversubscribed Amidst Positive Ratings
Greece's new 10-year bond issuance attracted €33 billion in demand within one hour, exceeding its target of €2.5-€3 billion and reflecting positive investor sentiment amidst a backdrop of potential market instability and high competition, with future credit rating reviews scheduled for March, April,...
Greece's €33 Billion Bond Oversubscribed Amidst Positive Ratings
Greece's new 10-year bond issuance attracted €33 billion in demand within one hour, exceeding its target of €2.5-€3 billion and reflecting positive investor sentiment amidst a backdrop of potential market instability and high competition, with future credit rating reviews scheduled for March, April,...
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40% Bias Score
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
Record-Breaking Fundraising for Trump's Inauguration: Democratic Fundraiser Switches Sides
Lindy Li, a former Democratic fundraiser and Kamala Harris critic, joined President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fundraising committee, which has raised a record-breaking $170 million, exceeding capacity for some events and prompting donors to offer more to gain access.
Record-Breaking Fundraising for Trump's Inauguration: Democratic Fundraiser Switches Sides
Lindy Li, a former Democratic fundraiser and Kamala Harris critic, joined President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fundraising committee, which has raised a record-breaking $170 million, exceeding capacity for some events and prompting donors to offer more to gain access.
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52% Bias Score