Germany Warns of Retaliatory Tariffs Amidst Rising US Trade Tensions
German officials warn of potential retaliatory tariffs against the US in response to threatened new import duties, predicting negative impacts on German exports, industrial growth, and employment, particularly within the automotive sector, potentially escalating global trade tensions and inflation.
Germany Warns of Retaliatory Tariffs Amidst Rising US Trade Tensions
German officials warn of potential retaliatory tariffs against the US in response to threatened new import duties, predicting negative impacts on German exports, industrial growth, and employment, particularly within the automotive sector, potentially escalating global trade tensions and inflation.
Progress
48% Bias Score
U.S. Stocks Surge on AI Initiative and Netflix Growth
On Wednesday, January 22nd, U.S. stocks surged due to President Trump's 500 billion USD private-sector AI infrastructure initiative and Netflix's strong holiday-quarter subscriber growth, leading to record highs for the S&P 500 and significant gains in the technology sector.
U.S. Stocks Surge on AI Initiative and Netflix Growth
On Wednesday, January 22nd, U.S. stocks surged due to President Trump's 500 billion USD private-sector AI infrastructure initiative and Netflix's strong holiday-quarter subscriber growth, leading to record highs for the S&P 500 and significant gains in the technology sector.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Spanish Congress Rejects Decree, Cutting Pension Increases and Free Public Transit
The Spanish Congress rejected an omnibus decree, resulting in a €40.50 monthly reduction for average retirees, eliminating aid for vulnerable citizens, and ending free public transport, exposing the government's fragile parliamentary majority.
Spanish Congress Rejects Decree, Cutting Pension Increases and Free Public Transit
The Spanish Congress rejected an omnibus decree, resulting in a €40.50 monthly reduction for average retirees, eliminating aid for vulnerable citizens, and ending free public transport, exposing the government's fragile parliamentary majority.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Labour Prioritizes Economic Growth Over Net-Zero Targets
Labour's new economic plan prioritizes growth over immediate climate action, aiming to accelerate infrastructure projects by reforming judicial reviews and potentially expanding airport capacity, despite concerns about environmental impact and internal party divisions.
Labour Prioritizes Economic Growth Over Net-Zero Targets
Labour's new economic plan prioritizes growth over immediate climate action, aiming to accelerate infrastructure projects by reforming judicial reviews and potentially expanding airport capacity, despite concerns about environmental impact and internal party divisions.
Progress
64% Bias Score
Price Gouging Charges Filed Amid Southern California Wildfires
California Attorney General Rob Bonta charged a real estate agent with price gouging after a 38% rent increase for fire victims, exceeding the legal limit; over 500 warning letters were issued for similar violations during the ongoing Southern California wildfires, resulting in at least 28 deaths an...
Price Gouging Charges Filed Amid Southern California Wildfires
California Attorney General Rob Bonta charged a real estate agent with price gouging after a 38% rent increase for fire victims, exceeding the legal limit; over 500 warning letters were issued for similar violations during the ongoing Southern California wildfires, resulting in at least 28 deaths an...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Davos CEOs Discuss AI's Impact, Anticipate Increased Deal-Making Under Trump
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, CEOs from CrowdStrike, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and Salesforce discussed the impact of AI on their businesses, with predictions of increased deal-making under a potential Trump administration and concerns over cybersecurity.
Davos CEOs Discuss AI's Impact, Anticipate Increased Deal-Making Under Trump
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, CEOs from CrowdStrike, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and Salesforce discussed the impact of AI on their businesses, with predictions of increased deal-making under a potential Trump administration and concerns over cybersecurity.
Progress
52% Bias Score
China Warns of Global Division, Promotes Collaboration, and Highlights Economic Growth
At the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang warned against global division, advocating for collaboration and inclusive globalization while highlighting China's 5 percent GDP growth in 2024 and its proactive economic policies.
China Warns of Global Division, Promotes Collaboration, and Highlights Economic Growth
At the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang warned against global division, advocating for collaboration and inclusive globalization while highlighting China's 5 percent GDP growth in 2024 and its proactive economic policies.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Mexico's Pragmatic Response to Trump's Policies
Despite Donald Trump's antagonistic policies toward Mexico, the article argues that Mexico's strong economy and international standing will help mitigate negative consequences, while proactive measures could yield long-term benefits.
Mexico's Pragmatic Response to Trump's Policies
Despite Donald Trump's antagonistic policies toward Mexico, the article argues that Mexico's strong economy and international standing will help mitigate negative consequences, while proactive measures could yield long-term benefits.
Progress
56% Bias Score
UK Restricts Legal Challenges to Infrastructure Projects to Boost Growth
The UK government will limit legal challenges to major infrastructure projects by restricting appeals of High Court rulings deemed "totally without merit," aiming to accelerate development and boost economic growth, despite concerns from environmental groups about potential environmental damage.
UK Restricts Legal Challenges to Infrastructure Projects to Boost Growth
The UK government will limit legal challenges to major infrastructure projects by restricting appeals of High Court rulings deemed "totally without merit," aiming to accelerate development and boost economic growth, despite concerns from environmental groups about potential environmental damage.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Lagarde Warns Europe to Prepare for Potential US Trade Policy Shifts
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned Europe about potential US trade policy shifts, urging preparedness and highlighting the need for internal reforms to enhance competitiveness amidst a robust US economy and existing trade surplus.
Lagarde Warns Europe to Prepare for Potential US Trade Policy Shifts
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned Europe about potential US trade policy shifts, urging preparedness and highlighting the need for internal reforms to enhance competitiveness amidst a robust US economy and existing trade surplus.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Netflix Reports Record Subscriber Growth, Announces Price Hike
Netflix reported a record 19 million new subscribers in Q4 2024, reaching 302 million globally, driven by live sports and popular shows; however, the company also announced across-the-board price increases in the U.S., ranging from $1 to $2.50 per subscription tier.
Netflix Reports Record Subscriber Growth, Announces Price Hike
Netflix reported a record 19 million new subscribers in Q4 2024, reaching 302 million globally, driven by live sports and popular shows; however, the company also announced across-the-board price increases in the U.S., ranging from $1 to $2.50 per subscription tier.
Progress
40% Bias Score
IRS to Enforce 2025 Inherited IRA Penalties
In 2025, the IRS will enforce penalties for missed required minimum distributions (RMDs) from inherited IRAs for non-spouse beneficiaries who inherit from an IRA owner who reached RMD age before death, impacting adult children and others; they must empty the account within 10 years with yearly withd...
IRS to Enforce 2025 Inherited IRA Penalties
In 2025, the IRS will enforce penalties for missed required minimum distributions (RMDs) from inherited IRAs for non-spouse beneficiaries who inherit from an IRA owner who reached RMD age before death, impacting adult children and others; they must empty the account within 10 years with yearly withd...
Progress
44% Bias Score