Rubio Confirmed as US Secretary of State
Following a unanimous Senate vote, Marco Rubio, 53, was sworn in as the new US Secretary of State on Tuesday, succeeding Antony Blinken under President Donald Trump's second term, marking a significant shift in foreign policy direction.
Rubio Confirmed as US Secretary of State
Following a unanimous Senate vote, Marco Rubio, 53, was sworn in as the new US Secretary of State on Tuesday, succeeding Antony Blinken under President Donald Trump's second term, marking a significant shift in foreign policy direction.
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44% Bias Score
Harvard Settles Lawsuits, Adopts IHRA Antisemitism Definition
Harvard University agreed to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism and publish annual reports on Title VI violations for five years to settle lawsuits alleging discrimination against Jewish students following the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
Harvard Settles Lawsuits, Adopts IHRA Antisemitism Definition
Harvard University agreed to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism and publish annual reports on Title VI violations for five years to settle lawsuits alleging discrimination against Jewish students following the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
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52% Bias Score
Stefanik's UN Nomination: "America First" Approach and Funding Review
Rep. Elise Stefanik, nominated as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, pledged an "America First" approach, promising a review of U.S. funding (currently totaling $2.8 billion in arrears) for U.N. agencies, citing concerns about anti-Israel bias and overall effectiveness, while acknowledging the v...
Stefanik's UN Nomination: "America First" Approach and Funding Review
Rep. Elise Stefanik, nominated as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, pledged an "America First" approach, promising a review of U.S. funding (currently totaling $2.8 billion in arrears) for U.N. agencies, citing concerns about anti-Israel bias and overall effectiveness, while acknowledging the v...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Pardons Spark Republican Divisions
President Donald Trump pardoned over 1,000 individuals charged in the January 6th Capitol attack and commuted sentences for 14 others charged with seditious conspiracy, provoking criticism from some Republicans who expressed concerns about setting a precedent and undermining law and order.
Trump Pardons Spark Republican Divisions
President Donald Trump pardoned over 1,000 individuals charged in the January 6th Capitol attack and commuted sentences for 14 others charged with seditious conspiracy, provoking criticism from some Republicans who expressed concerns about setting a precedent and undermining law and order.
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56% Bias Score
UK Government Intervention Limits Car Finance Mis-selling Payouts, Boosting Lender Shares
The UK Treasury is seeking to limit compensation payouts in a multi-billion pound car finance mis-selling case, causing shares in affected lenders to rise sharply, despite the potential for industry disruption.
UK Government Intervention Limits Car Finance Mis-selling Payouts, Boosting Lender Shares
The UK Treasury is seeking to limit compensation payouts in a multi-billion pound car finance mis-selling case, causing shares in affected lenders to rise sharply, despite the potential for industry disruption.
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48% Bias Score
Gaza's Destroyed Potential: Trump's Remarks Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
Following the destruction of 80 percent of buildings in the Gaza Strip, US President Trump highlighted the region's economic potential, despite the humanitarian crisis. This potential, centered on natural gas reserves and tourism, is contingent on peace, Israeli withdrawal, and a change in governanc...
Gaza's Destroyed Potential: Trump's Remarks Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
Following the destruction of 80 percent of buildings in the Gaza Strip, US President Trump highlighted the region's economic potential, despite the humanitarian crisis. This potential, centered on natural gas reserves and tourism, is contingent on peace, Israeli withdrawal, and a change in governanc...
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44% Bias Score
Space Stocks Surge on Post-Election Exuberance
Fueled by post-election optimism and the appointment of Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator, pure-play space stocks rallied on Tuesday, with several seeing gains exceeding 20%, led by Redwire's 51.4% jump following a major acquisition announcement projecting $605 million in 2025 revenue.
Space Stocks Surge on Post-Election Exuberance
Fueled by post-election optimism and the appointment of Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator, pure-play space stocks rallied on Tuesday, with several seeing gains exceeding 20%, led by Redwire's 51.4% jump following a major acquisition announcement projecting $605 million in 2025 revenue.
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40% Bias Score
Europe's Unity and Self-Reliance in Response to Trump Presidency
At a Euronews event in Davos, European leaders discussed bolstering unity and competitiveness amidst President Trump's inauguration, emphasizing increased defense spending, digital investments, and deeper integration to counter potential US isolationism.
Europe's Unity and Self-Reliance in Response to Trump Presidency
At a Euronews event in Davos, European leaders discussed bolstering unity and competitiveness amidst President Trump's inauguration, emphasizing increased defense spending, digital investments, and deeper integration to counter potential US isolationism.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's False Claims on Panama Canal Spark Regional Tensions
On January 20th, US President Trump falsely claimed China controls the Panama Canal, stating the US would "recover" it, prompting Panama's president to reiterate Panamanian ownership. Trump's statements, including false claims about deaths during construction, have sparked Panamanian nationalism and...
Trump's False Claims on Panama Canal Spark Regional Tensions
On January 20th, US President Trump falsely claimed China controls the Panama Canal, stating the US would "recover" it, prompting Panama's president to reiterate Panamanian ownership. Trump's statements, including false claims about deaths during construction, have sparked Panamanian nationalism and...
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44% Bias Score
Ardern's Memoir Details Leadership, Resignation
Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's former prime minister, will release a memoir titled "A Different Kind of Power" on June 3, 2024, detailing her leadership experiences, including her responses to the Christchurch mosque attacks and the COVID-19 pandemic, and her reasons for resigning in 2023.
Ardern's Memoir Details Leadership, Resignation
Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's former prime minister, will release a memoir titled "A Different Kind of Power" on June 3, 2024, detailing her leadership experiences, including her responses to the Christchurch mosque attacks and the COVID-19 pandemic, and her reasons for resigning in 2023.
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52% Bias Score
US Withdrawal from Paris Agreement Reignites Global Climate Concerns
The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C; US withdrawal under Trump revives concerns about global climate action and the effectiveness of international climate summits like COPs, despite a one-year delay in implementation.
US Withdrawal from Paris Agreement Reignites Global Climate Concerns
The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C; US withdrawal under Trump revives concerns about global climate action and the effectiveness of international climate summits like COPs, despite a one-year delay in implementation.
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36% Bias Score
Murphy Asks Trump to Review NYC Congestion Pricing Plan
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy urged the Trump administration to review New York City's congestion pricing plan, citing an incomplete environmental impact study and negative effects on New Jersey, while New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned of a $15 billion funding shortfall if the plan is scrapped...
Murphy Asks Trump to Review NYC Congestion Pricing Plan
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy urged the Trump administration to review New York City's congestion pricing plan, citing an incomplete environmental impact study and negative effects on New Jersey, while New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned of a $15 billion funding shortfall if the plan is scrapped...
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40% Bias Score