WGU's Competency-Based Model Reshapes Higher Education
Western Governors University (WGU), founded in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors, is now the nation's largest university, enrolling over 180,000 students and having nearly 350,000 alumni, offering over 80 degree programs based on a competency-based education (CBE) model that prioritizes real-world applicati...
WGU's Competency-Based Model Reshapes Higher Education
Western Governors University (WGU), founded in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors, is now the nation's largest university, enrolling over 180,000 students and having nearly 350,000 alumni, offering over 80 degree programs based on a competency-based education (CBE) model that prioritizes real-world applicati...
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48% Bias Score
China's Tech Advancements Drive Global Collaboration, Davos Forum Hears
At the Davos meeting, Jeremy Jurgens of the World Economic Forum highlighted China's substantial progress in frontier technologies, like AI and green energy, and its role as an alternative development model for emerging economies, fostering global collaboration despite geopolitical tensions.
China's Tech Advancements Drive Global Collaboration, Davos Forum Hears
At the Davos meeting, Jeremy Jurgens of the World Economic Forum highlighted China's substantial progress in frontier technologies, like AI and green energy, and its role as an alternative development model for emerging economies, fostering global collaboration despite geopolitical tensions.
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48% Bias Score
China Prioritizes Yellow River Basin's Ecological Protection and Sustainable Development
The Communist Party of China's top leadership, led by Xi Jinping, convened a meeting on Monday to prioritize ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin, emphasizing the implementation of the recently enacted Yellow River Protection Law and the need for a regionally ...
China Prioritizes Yellow River Basin's Ecological Protection and Sustainable Development
The Communist Party of China's top leadership, led by Xi Jinping, convened a meeting on Monday to prioritize ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin, emphasizing the implementation of the recently enacted Yellow River Protection Law and the need for a regionally ...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Announcement Causes Global Market Volatility
Global markets reacted dramatically to Donald Trump's presidency, initially rising on hints of tariff exemptions for some countries, then falling sharply after he announced 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports starting February 1st; Bitcoin briefly hit a record high before falling; oil prices...
Trump's Tariff Announcement Causes Global Market Volatility
Global markets reacted dramatically to Donald Trump's presidency, initially rising on hints of tariff exemptions for some countries, then falling sharply after he announced 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports starting February 1st; Bitcoin briefly hit a record high before falling; oil prices...
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36% Bias Score
Major Banks Abandon Climate Initiatives Amidst Political Uncertainty
Major banks, including JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs, are abandoning climate initiatives, withdrawing billions from green funds and leaving alliances like the Net Zero Banking Alliance, due to concerns over political uncertainty and stringent regulations; the Federal Reserve also withdrew f...
Major Banks Abandon Climate Initiatives Amidst Political Uncertainty
Major banks, including JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs, are abandoning climate initiatives, withdrawing billions from green funds and leaving alliances like the Net Zero Banking Alliance, due to concerns over political uncertainty and stringent regulations; the Federal Reserve also withdrew f...
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48% Bias Score
US Economic Dominance: Robust Growth Amidst Rising Debt and Trade Deficit
In 2024, the US economy, representing 26% of global GDP, showed 3.1% growth, exceeding the Eurozone's 0.8% and marked by low unemployment (4.1%) but high trade deficit ($84.4 billion in September) and rising national debt, prompting concerns in Europe about US economic dominance and potential trade ...
US Economic Dominance: Robust Growth Amidst Rising Debt and Trade Deficit
In 2024, the US economy, representing 26% of global GDP, showed 3.1% growth, exceeding the Eurozone's 0.8% and marked by low unemployment (4.1%) but high trade deficit ($84.4 billion in September) and rising national debt, prompting concerns in Europe about US economic dominance and potential trade ...
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40% Bias Score
UK Pay Growth Rises, Adding Pressure on Bank of England
UK average weekly earnings increased by 5.6% in the three months to November, driven by strong private sector growth, putting pressure on the Bank of England to maintain interest rates amid concerns over inflation; unemployment rose to 4.4%.
UK Pay Growth Rises, Adding Pressure on Bank of England
UK average weekly earnings increased by 5.6% in the three months to November, driven by strong private sector growth, putting pressure on the Bank of England to maintain interest rates amid concerns over inflation; unemployment rose to 4.4%.
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44% Bias Score
Mixed Global Market Reaction to Trump Inauguration
Global markets displayed mixed reactions to President Trump's inauguration; some indices rose slightly, while others remained unchanged, with the delay of tariff increases easing immediate investor concerns, although a broader reassessment of U.S. trade policy is planned.
Mixed Global Market Reaction to Trump Inauguration
Global markets displayed mixed reactions to President Trump's inauguration; some indices rose slightly, while others remained unchanged, with the delay of tariff increases easing immediate investor concerns, although a broader reassessment of U.S. trade policy is planned.
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44% Bias Score
China's Growing Global Presence Highlighted at Davos 2025
At the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Chinese companies showcased their commitment to global markets, with prominent participation from firms in solar energy, AI healthcare, and other sectors; Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang's attendance and speech emphasized multilateralism and mutuall...
China's Growing Global Presence Highlighted at Davos 2025
At the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Chinese companies showcased their commitment to global markets, with prominent participation from firms in solar energy, AI healthcare, and other sectors; Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang's attendance and speech emphasized multilateralism and mutuall...
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44% Bias Score
Global Internet Traffic Surges 15 Percent in 2024, Driven by Online Gaming
DE-CIX reported a 15 percent increase in global internet traffic in 2024, reaching 68 exabytes, primarily driven by online gaming, unlike previous years dominated by sports streaming. This record traffic, exceeding double the 2020 levels, highlights the growing demand for digital content and the nee...
Global Internet Traffic Surges 15 Percent in 2024, Driven by Online Gaming
DE-CIX reported a 15 percent increase in global internet traffic in 2024, reaching 68 exabytes, primarily driven by online gaming, unlike previous years dominated by sports streaming. This record traffic, exceeding double the 2020 levels, highlights the growing demand for digital content and the nee...
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44% Bias Score
Xi Highlights China's Economic Progress and Future Development Plans
Xi Jinping addressed non-communist parties and figures in China on January 28, 2025, praising 2024's economic achievements (5% GDP growth) and outlining plans for continued high-quality development, emphasizing collaboration and preparation for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).
Xi Highlights China's Economic Progress and Future Development Plans
Xi Jinping addressed non-communist parties and figures in China on January 28, 2025, praising 2024's economic achievements (5% GDP growth) and outlining plans for continued high-quality development, emphasizing collaboration and preparation for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).
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44% Bias Score
Work-Life Balance Trumps Pay in 2024 Job Market
Randstad's 2024 survey of 26,000 workers across 35 countries shows work-life balance now outweighs pay in job choices, with 44% quitting toxic jobs (up 11% from 2023) and 48% rejecting roles from companies not sharing their values.
Work-Life Balance Trumps Pay in 2024 Job Market
Randstad's 2024 survey of 26,000 workers across 35 countries shows work-life balance now outweighs pay in job choices, with 44% quitting toxic jobs (up 11% from 2023) and 48% rejecting roles from companies not sharing their values.
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48% Bias Score