China Meets Growth Target Amidst Economic Headwinds and Trump's Return
Despite achieving its 5 percent growth target in 2023, China's economy faces challenges from a weak real estate market and sluggish consumption, further complicated by the return of Donald Trump to the US presidency, potentially reigniting trade tensions.
China Meets Growth Target Amidst Economic Headwinds and Trump's Return
Despite achieving its 5 percent growth target in 2023, China's economy faces challenges from a weak real estate market and sluggish consumption, further complicated by the return of Donald Trump to the US presidency, potentially reigniting trade tensions.
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48% Bias Score
Meta Relaxes Content Moderation Amidst Tech CEO Donations to Trump
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta is relaxing content moderation policies, disbanding fact-checking teams, and scaling back diversity initiatives, coinciding with large donations to Trump's inauguration fund and his return to the presidency; similar actions are seen from Amazon and Google.
Meta Relaxes Content Moderation Amidst Tech CEO Donations to Trump
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta is relaxing content moderation policies, disbanding fact-checking teams, and scaling back diversity initiatives, coinciding with large donations to Trump's inauguration fund and his return to the presidency; similar actions are seen from Amazon and Google.
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64% Bias Score
UN Pledges $3.32 Billion for Ukraine Amid Concerns Over Potential US Policy Shift
UN officials visited Kyiv to discuss increasing humanitarian aid for Ukraine, launching a $3.32 billion appeal as President Zelenskyy met with UK PM Starmer, signing a century-long partnership agreement amid concerns over potential shifts in US support under a Trump presidency.
UN Pledges $3.32 Billion for Ukraine Amid Concerns Over Potential US Policy Shift
UN officials visited Kyiv to discuss increasing humanitarian aid for Ukraine, launching a $3.32 billion appeal as President Zelenskyy met with UK PM Starmer, signing a century-long partnership agreement amid concerns over potential shifts in US support under a Trump presidency.
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32% Bias Score
Trump and Xi Discuss TikTok Amidst Impending Ban
President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping about TikTok, days before a potential nationwide ban and Xi's Vice President's inauguration attendance.
Trump and Xi Discuss TikTok Amidst Impending Ban
President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping about TikTok, days before a potential nationwide ban and Xi's Vice President's inauguration attendance.
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44% Bias Score
IMF Upgrades UK Growth Forecast Amidst Concerns Over Trump's Economic Policies
The IMF upgraded its UK growth forecast to 1.6% for 2025 but warned that Trump's threatened tariffs could worsen trade tensions, lower investment, and disrupt supply chains globally, potentially causing an inflationary boom followed by a bust and weakening US Treasury bonds.
IMF Upgrades UK Growth Forecast Amidst Concerns Over Trump's Economic Policies
The IMF upgraded its UK growth forecast to 1.6% for 2025 but warned that Trump's threatened tariffs could worsen trade tensions, lower investment, and disrupt supply chains globally, potentially causing an inflationary boom followed by a bust and weakening US Treasury bonds.
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40% Bias Score
Bessent's Nuanced Approach to Russia Sanctions Amid Ukraine Conflict
Incoming US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed concerns about overusing sanctions against Russia while also suggesting further sanctions on its energy sector, reflecting a complex US policy amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict where the Biden administration already enacted several sanctions.
Bessent's Nuanced Approach to Russia Sanctions Amid Ukraine Conflict
Incoming US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed concerns about overusing sanctions against Russia while also suggesting further sanctions on its energy sector, reflecting a complex US policy amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict where the Biden administration already enacted several sanctions.
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52% Bias Score
China Meets Growth Target Amidst Property Slump and Looming US Trade Tensions
China's economy met its 5 percent growth target for 2023 despite a weakening property market and weak consumer spending; however, the return of Donald Trump to the US presidency threatens renewed trade tensions, impacting German businesses operating in China.
China Meets Growth Target Amidst Property Slump and Looming US Trade Tensions
China's economy met its 5 percent growth target for 2023 despite a weakening property market and weak consumer spending; however, the return of Donald Trump to the US presidency threatens renewed trade tensions, impacting German businesses operating in China.
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48% Bias Score
FBI Closes DEI Office Amid Trump's Corruption Claims
President-elect Trump alleges the FBI's closure of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office days before his inauguration is due to corruption, citing concerns from Republicans about prioritizing diversity over merit, while the FBI states the closure was planned weeks in advance.
FBI Closes DEI Office Amid Trump's Corruption Claims
President-elect Trump alleges the FBI's closure of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office days before his inauguration is due to corruption, citing concerns from Republicans about prioritizing diversity over merit, while the FBI states the closure was planned weeks in advance.
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68% Bias Score
China's Economy Grows 5% in 2024, Meeting Target Amidst Underlying Weaknesses
China's economy grew 5% in 2024, meeting Beijing's target despite slowing from 5.2% in 2023, driven by strong exports and government stimulus, but facing persistent weaknesses in consumer spending and the property sector.
China's Economy Grows 5% in 2024, Meeting Target Amidst Underlying Weaknesses
China's economy grew 5% in 2024, meeting Beijing's target despite slowing from 5.2% in 2023, driven by strong exports and government stimulus, but facing persistent weaknesses in consumer spending and the property sector.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Evolving Stance on Russo-Ukrainian War: From 24 Hours to Six Months
Donald Trump's claim of ending the Russo-Ukrainian War within 24 hours has evolved to a six-month timeline, a shift interpreted by Ukrainian officials as a potential sign of a negotiated settlement involving the potential seizure of $300 billion in Russian assets.
Trump's Evolving Stance on Russo-Ukrainian War: From 24 Hours to Six Months
Donald Trump's claim of ending the Russo-Ukrainian War within 24 hours has evolved to a six-month timeline, a shift interpreted by Ukrainian officials as a potential sign of a negotiated settlement involving the potential seizure of $300 billion in Russian assets.
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40% Bias Score
Late-Night Hosts React to Biden's Farewell and Trump's Second Term
Late-night hosts reacted to Joe Biden's farewell speech and Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration, with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, and Seth Meyers offering critiques on the incoming administration, political polarization, and the influence of wealthy figures and Hollywood.
Late-Night Hosts React to Biden's Farewell and Trump's Second Term
Late-night hosts reacted to Joe Biden's farewell speech and Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration, with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, and Seth Meyers offering critiques on the incoming administration, political polarization, and the influence of wealthy figures and Hollywood.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Second Inauguration: A Celebration of Billionaires and Populist Leaders
Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration on Monday will feature a star-studded guest list including tech billionaires, wealthy donors, and numerous far-right international figures, a stark contrast to his first inauguration and signaling a potential shift in political alliances and policy dir...
Trump's Second Inauguration: A Celebration of Billionaires and Populist Leaders
Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration on Monday will feature a star-studded guest list including tech billionaires, wealthy donors, and numerous far-right international figures, a stark contrast to his first inauguration and signaling a potential shift in political alliances and policy dir...
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56% Bias Score