Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Rising Inflation
The US Federal Reserve maintained the target range for the federal funds rate at 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent on Wednesday, citing recent increases in the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index as evidence that inflation is picking up, despite easing over the past two years.
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Rising Inflation
The US Federal Reserve maintained the target range for the federal funds rate at 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent on Wednesday, citing recent increases in the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index as evidence that inflation is picking up, despite easing over the past two years.
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36% Bias Score
Fed Holds Rates, Awaits Trump's Economic Policies
The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged due to uncertainty about the economic impact of President Trump's new policies on trade, immigration, taxation, and deregulation, delaying decisions until the policies' effects become clearer.
Fed Holds Rates, Awaits Trump's Economic Policies
The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged due to uncertainty about the economic impact of President Trump's new policies on trade, immigration, taxation, and deregulation, delaying decisions until the policies' effects become clearer.
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44% Bias Score
Former Senator Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years for Corruption
Former US Senator Robert Menendez received an 11-year prison sentence on January 29th for corruption, involving bribes from businessmen and leveraging his influence to benefit Egypt and Qatar, highlighting systemic corruption within the US political system.
Former Senator Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years for Corruption
Former US Senator Robert Menendez received an 11-year prison sentence on January 29th for corruption, involving bribes from businessmen and leveraging his influence to benefit Egypt and Qatar, highlighting systemic corruption within the US political system.
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44% Bias Score
OpenAI's ChatGPT: $529 Million Revenue Amidst Rising Competition and High Costs
OpenAI's ChatGPT mobile app generated $529 million since May 2023, but faces competition from cheaper alternatives like DeepSeek and Chinese AI chatbots; the company aims for $12 billion in revenue by 2025 despite 2024 losses of roughly $5 billion.
OpenAI's ChatGPT: $529 Million Revenue Amidst Rising Competition and High Costs
OpenAI's ChatGPT mobile app generated $529 million since May 2023, but faces competition from cheaper alternatives like DeepSeek and Chinese AI chatbots; the company aims for $12 billion in revenue by 2025 despite 2024 losses of roughly $5 billion.
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32% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin as EPA Administrator
The Republican-controlled Senate confirmed Lee Zeldin as the new EPA administrator by a 56-42 vote, signaling a likely rollback of environmental regulations under the Trump administration.
Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin as EPA Administrator
The Republican-controlled Senate confirmed Lee Zeldin as the new EPA administrator by a 56-42 vote, signaling a likely rollback of environmental regulations under the Trump administration.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Cartel Designation Heightens US-Mexico Tensions
President Trump's designation of Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations increases pressure on Mexico, prompting a bilateral response focused on coordination while respecting sovereignty, although deep-seated distrust remains a significant obstacle.
Trump's Cartel Designation Heightens US-Mexico Tensions
President Trump's designation of Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations increases pressure on Mexico, prompting a bilateral response focused on coordination while respecting sovereignty, although deep-seated distrust remains a significant obstacle.
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28% Bias Score
Trump's Executive Orders Face Legal Challenges
President Trump's second term began with controversial executive orders: a proposed mass buyout of federal workers (excluding military and postal workers), a temporarily blocked freeze on federally appropriated funds, and plans to house migrants at Guantanamo Bay. The legality of these actions is di...
Trump's Executive Orders Face Legal Challenges
President Trump's second term began with controversial executive orders: a proposed mass buyout of federal workers (excluding military and postal workers), a temporarily blocked freeze on federally appropriated funds, and plans to house migrants at Guantanamo Bay. The legality of these actions is di...
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52% Bias Score
KNMI Improves Heat Warnings After Record-Breaking Temperatures in the Netherlands
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) will incorporate apparent temperature into its heat warning system, prompted by the record-breaking 11.8 degrees Celsius average temperature in De Bilt in 2024, which was double the global warming average and included extreme rainfall.
KNMI Improves Heat Warnings After Record-Breaking Temperatures in the Netherlands
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) will incorporate apparent temperature into its heat warning system, prompted by the record-breaking 11.8 degrees Celsius average temperature in De Bilt in 2024, which was double the global warming average and included extreme rainfall.
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36% Bias Score
Fed Holds Rates Steady in January 2025 Amid Elevated Inflation
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on January 29, 2025, at 4.25%-4.50%, citing elevated inflation (December 2024 CPI: 2.9%, core CPI: 3.2%) and a strong labor market (4.1% unemployment); however, future rate cuts remain dependent on inflation's trajectory.
Fed Holds Rates Steady in January 2025 Amid Elevated Inflation
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on January 29, 2025, at 4.25%-4.50%, citing elevated inflation (December 2024 CPI: 2.9%, core CPI: 3.2%) and a strong labor market (4.1% unemployment); however, future rate cuts remain dependent on inflation's trajectory.
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40% Bias Score
Meta Settles Trump Lawsuit for \$25 Million
Meta will pay Donald Trump \$25 million to settle a lawsuit stemming from the suspension of his social media accounts after the January 6th, 2021 Capitol riot; \$22 million will fund Trump's presidential library, and the rest covers legal fees and other plaintiffs.
Meta Settles Trump Lawsuit for \$25 Million
Meta will pay Donald Trump \$25 million to settle a lawsuit stemming from the suspension of his social media accounts after the January 6th, 2021 Capitol riot; \$22 million will fund Trump's presidential library, and the rest covers legal fees and other plaintiffs.
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40% Bias Score
NSW Midwife Details Inadequate Pay and Critical Safety Concerns
A NSW midwife details a demanding night shift, including a critical shoulder dystocia, highlighting the high-stakes nature of her work and inadequate compensation ($45-$51/hour), raising concerns about staff shortages and potential impacts on maternal and neonatal safety.
NSW Midwife Details Inadequate Pay and Critical Safety Concerns
A NSW midwife details a demanding night shift, including a critical shoulder dystocia, highlighting the high-stakes nature of her work and inadequate compensation ($45-$51/hour), raising concerns about staff shortages and potential impacts on maternal and neonatal safety.
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72% Bias Score
AI Hallucinations Derail Expert Testimony in Deepfake Lawsuit
A Minnesota lawsuit challenging a ban on AI-generated election deepfakes saw expert witness testimony dismissed after it was revealed that the AI used to create the filing hallucinated multiple citations, highlighting the risks of over-reliance on AI in legal settings.
AI Hallucinations Derail Expert Testimony in Deepfake Lawsuit
A Minnesota lawsuit challenging a ban on AI-generated election deepfakes saw expert witness testimony dismissed after it was revealed that the AI used to create the filing hallucinated multiple citations, highlighting the risks of over-reliance on AI in legal settings.
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52% Bias Score