Tesla's Shanghai Megafactory Begins Trial Production, Underscoring U.S.-China Cooperation
Tesla's Shanghai Megafactory begins trial production of 10,000 Megapacks annually (40GWh), showcasing successful U.S.-China collaboration in new energy, with full mass production expected in Q1 2025, highlighting mutual economic benefits and countering decoupling narratives.
Tesla's Shanghai Megafactory Begins Trial Production, Underscoring U.S.-China Cooperation
Tesla's Shanghai Megafactory begins trial production of 10,000 Megapacks annually (40GWh), showcasing successful U.S.-China collaboration in new energy, with full mass production expected in Q1 2025, highlighting mutual economic benefits and countering decoupling narratives.
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52% Bias Score
Xinjiang Cotton Production Reaches Record High Despite Western Sanctions
Xinjiang's 2024 cotton production hit a record 5.69 million tons, a 574,000-ton increase, comprising 92.2% of China's total; this growth occurred despite Western sanctions based on unsubstantiated claims of forced labor, with China's cotton exports surging 167.3% year-on-year in the first half of 20...
Xinjiang Cotton Production Reaches Record High Despite Western Sanctions
Xinjiang's 2024 cotton production hit a record 5.69 million tons, a 574,000-ton increase, comprising 92.2% of China's total; this growth occurred despite Western sanctions based on unsubstantiated claims of forced labor, with China's cotton exports surging 167.3% year-on-year in the first half of 20...
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64% Bias Score
US to Send $1.25 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine Before Biden Leaves Office
The Biden administration will provide Ukraine with $1.25 billion in military aid before January 20, including munitions for advanced air defense systems and artillery, bringing the total US security assistance to over $64 billion since February 2022.
US to Send $1.25 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine Before Biden Leaves Office
The Biden administration will provide Ukraine with $1.25 billion in military aid before January 20, including munitions for advanced air defense systems and artillery, bringing the total US security assistance to over $64 billion since February 2022.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Assertive Foreign Policy: Proposals for Canada, Panama Canal, and Greenland
Donald Trump's recent statements propose aggressive foreign policy actions, including integrating Canada into the US, seizing control of the Panama Canal, and acquiring Greenland, marking a significant shift from previous isolationist rhetoric and raising significant geopolitical concerns.
Trump's Assertive Foreign Policy: Proposals for Canada, Panama Canal, and Greenland
Donald Trump's recent statements propose aggressive foreign policy actions, including integrating Canada into the US, seizing control of the Panama Canal, and acquiring Greenland, marking a significant shift from previous isolationist rhetoric and raising significant geopolitical concerns.
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52% Bias Score
Most Syrian Rebel Groups Dissolve, But Conflict Persists
Following the fall of the Assad regime, Syrian rebel groups, excluding the SDF, agreed to dissolve and operate under the country's defense ministry, aiming to end years of civil conflict; however, clashes continue between the SDF and the SNA in northern Syria.
Most Syrian Rebel Groups Dissolve, But Conflict Persists
Following the fall of the Assad regime, Syrian rebel groups, excluding the SDF, agreed to dissolve and operate under the country's defense ministry, aiming to end years of civil conflict; however, clashes continue between the SDF and the SNA in northern Syria.
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44% Bias Score
US Citizen Sentenced to 15 Years in Russia on Espionage Charges
A Moscow court sentenced US citizen Gene Spector to 15 years in a strict-regime penal colony; 13 years were added to his existing 3.5-year sentence for bribery, due to alleged espionage, details of which remain undisclosed, reflecting a pattern of detentions of US citizens by Russia.
US Citizen Sentenced to 15 Years in Russia on Espionage Charges
A Moscow court sentenced US citizen Gene Spector to 15 years in a strict-regime penal colony; 13 years were added to his existing 3.5-year sentence for bribery, due to alleged espionage, details of which remain undisclosed, reflecting a pattern of detentions of US citizens by Russia.
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48% Bias Score
Arbor Day Foundation to Plant 10 Million Trees After Devastating 2024 Hurricane Season
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, concluding November 30th, resulted in at least 375 deaths and an estimated $500 billion in damages across the US; the Arbor Day Foundation will plant 10 million trees in six hard-hit states over four years.
Arbor Day Foundation to Plant 10 Million Trees After Devastating 2024 Hurricane Season
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, concluding November 30th, resulted in at least 375 deaths and an estimated $500 billion in damages across the US; the Arbor Day Foundation will plant 10 million trees in six hard-hit states over four years.
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24% Bias Score
Kim Jong-un Vows "Hardened" Anti-US Policy Amid Trump's Return
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un announced a "hardened" anti-US policy, citing the US-South Korea-Japan alliance and Donald Trump's return to the White House as reasons; this comes amid North Korea's increased military cooperation with Russia and heightened tensions in the region.
Kim Jong-un Vows "Hardened" Anti-US Policy Amid Trump's Return
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un announced a "hardened" anti-US policy, citing the US-South Korea-Japan alliance and Donald Trump's return to the White House as reasons; this comes amid North Korea's increased military cooperation with Russia and heightened tensions in the region.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Seeks Delay in TikTok Ban, Seeking 'Political Solution'
President-elect Donald Trump petitioned the Supreme Court to delay the January 19th deadline for TikTok's sale or ban, seeking a "political solution" after meeting with the CEO; a court hearing is set for January 10th.
Trump Seeks Delay in TikTok Ban, Seeking 'Political Solution'
President-elect Donald Trump petitioned the Supreme Court to delay the January 19th deadline for TikTok's sale or ban, seeking a "political solution" after meeting with the CEO; a court hearing is set for January 10th.
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52% Bias Score
House Democrats Demand End to US Investigation of Spain Over Arms Shipments to Israel
Three progressive U.S. House Democrats are demanding an end to a Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) investigation into Spain's refusal of port entry to three ships carrying weapons to Israel, citing Spain's enforcement of international law to prevent genocide; the FMC investigation, launched earlier ...
House Democrats Demand End to US Investigation of Spain Over Arms Shipments to Israel
Three progressive U.S. House Democrats are demanding an end to a Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) investigation into Spain's refusal of port entry to three ships carrying weapons to Israel, citing Spain's enforcement of international law to prevent genocide; the FMC investigation, launched earlier ...
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60% Bias Score
China Reiterates Unwavering Stance on US Relations
Despite fluctuating US-China relations over the past four years, China asserts its commitment to a stable relationship built on mutual respect, win-win cooperation, and safeguarding its sovereignty, urging the US to abandon coercive tactics and prioritize peaceful coexistence.
China Reiterates Unwavering Stance on US Relations
Despite fluctuating US-China relations over the past four years, China asserts its commitment to a stable relationship built on mutual respect, win-win cooperation, and safeguarding its sovereignty, urging the US to abandon coercive tactics and prioritize peaceful coexistence.
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52% Bias Score
Australian Citizen to be Extradited to US for Training Chinese Pilots
Daniel Duggan, a 56-year-old former US Marine and Australian citizen, will be extradited to the US to face charges of arms trafficking and money laundering for allegedly training Chinese fighter pilots from 2009-2012; this follows Australia's enactment of stricter laws against former defense personn...
Australian Citizen to be Extradited to US for Training Chinese Pilots
Daniel Duggan, a 56-year-old former US Marine and Australian citizen, will be extradited to the US to face charges of arms trafficking and money laundering for allegedly training Chinese fighter pilots from 2009-2012; this follows Australia's enactment of stricter laws against former defense personn...
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52% Bias Score