India and China's Escalating Water Conflict over the Brahmaputra River
China's plan for a massive dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River (Brahmaputra) has prompted India to approve its own large dam project downstream, sparking a potential water war threatening millions and exacerbating existing tensions.
India and China's Escalating Water Conflict over the Brahmaputra River
China's plan for a massive dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River (Brahmaputra) has prompted India to approve its own large dam project downstream, sparking a potential water war threatening millions and exacerbating existing tensions.
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52% Bias Score
Extended Preventative Measures in Santorini Following Seismic Activity
Following increased seismic activity with a maximum recorded magnitude of 4.9, preventative measures including school closures and evacuation recommendations have been extended to Santorini, Anafi, Ios, and Amorgos until February 7th, 2025, due to the risk of landslides and building damage.
Extended Preventative Measures in Santorini Following Seismic Activity
Following increased seismic activity with a maximum recorded magnitude of 4.9, preventative measures including school closures and evacuation recommendations have been extended to Santorini, Anafi, Ios, and Amorgos until February 7th, 2025, due to the risk of landslides and building damage.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Canada, Sparking Trade War
President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, citing banking regulations and drug trafficking; Canada plans $155 billion in retaliatory tariffs, and public outcry includes booing the US national anthem at sporting events.
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Canada, Sparking Trade War
President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, citing banking regulations and drug trafficking; Canada plans $155 billion in retaliatory tariffs, and public outcry includes booing the US national anthem at sporting events.
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52% Bias Score
New AI Test Reveals Advanced Models' Significant Shortcomings
A new AI benchmark, the "Last Human Test," consisting of 3,000 complex questions in fields like philosophy and engineering, reveals that leading AI models achieve only 8.3% accuracy, questioning current methods of assessing AI intelligence.
New AI Test Reveals Advanced Models' Significant Shortcomings
A new AI benchmark, the "Last Human Test," consisting of 3,000 complex questions in fields like philosophy and engineering, reveals that leading AI models achieve only 8.3% accuracy, questioning current methods of assessing AI intelligence.
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56% Bias Score
New Tariffs Reduce Likelihood of 2025 Interest Rate Cuts
President Trump's February 1st executive order imposed tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, potentially increasing consumer prices and reducing the likelihood of interest rate cuts in 2025; the CME FedWatch Tool now shows a small probability of interest rate increases in 2025.
New Tariffs Reduce Likelihood of 2025 Interest Rate Cuts
President Trump's February 1st executive order imposed tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, potentially increasing consumer prices and reducing the likelihood of interest rate cuts in 2025; the CME FedWatch Tool now shows a small probability of interest rate increases in 2025.
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36% Bias Score
Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans: A Culinary Showcase of Local Flavors
Sodexo Live! will serve 250,000 meals at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, featuring 6,500 pounds of shrimp, 50,000 Leidenheimer baguettes, and 5,000 alligator sausages, with 40% of ingredients sourced locally to showcase the city's culinary culture.
Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans: A Culinary Showcase of Local Flavors
Sodexo Live! will serve 250,000 meals at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, featuring 6,500 pounds of shrimp, 50,000 Leidenheimer baguettes, and 5,000 alligator sausages, with 40% of ingredients sourced locally to showcase the city's culinary culture.
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32% Bias Score
Madrid Family Evicted Despite Timely Rent Payments Amidst Housing Crisis
Spanish police evicted Alam, his wife, and three children from their Madrid apartment on Monday morning despite his timely rent payments; the eviction highlights the complexities of Spain's housing crisis and the large number of vacant properties owned by Sareb, the 'bad bank'.
Madrid Family Evicted Despite Timely Rent Payments Amidst Housing Crisis
Spanish police evicted Alam, his wife, and three children from their Madrid apartment on Monday morning despite his timely rent payments; the eviction highlights the complexities of Spain's housing crisis and the large number of vacant properties owned by Sareb, the 'bad bank'.
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60% Bias Score
Tempe Tragedy: Political Fallout in Greece
Following widespread protests in Greece over the Tempe train tragedy, the governing New Democracy party is experiencing a decline in public support, estimated at 1.5%-2% in recent polls, while smaller parties are gaining traction.
Tempe Tragedy: Political Fallout in Greece
Following widespread protests in Greece over the Tempe train tragedy, the governing New Democracy party is experiencing a decline in public support, estimated at 1.5%-2% in recent polls, while smaller parties are gaining traction.
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40% Bias Score
Al-Sharaa Consolidates Power in Syria Amidst Regional Alliances and Kurdish Concerns
Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is seeking international support and consolidating power through alliances with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, integrating the Syrian National Army, and disbanding HTS, while facing challenges with the Kurdish population and concerns about his authoritarian tend...
Al-Sharaa Consolidates Power in Syria Amidst Regional Alliances and Kurdish Concerns
Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is seeking international support and consolidating power through alliances with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, integrating the Syrian National Army, and disbanding HTS, while facing challenges with the Kurdish population and concerns about his authoritarian tend...
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36% Bias Score
Unexpected Calm Returns to Israel-Lebanon Border After 2024 War
Following intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in September-October 2024, resulting in over 7,500 rocket attacks on Israel, a surprising calm has settled over the Israel-Lebanon border, with the removal of checkpoints and the resumption of normal activities in previously war-torn areas.
Unexpected Calm Returns to Israel-Lebanon Border After 2024 War
Following intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in September-October 2024, resulting in over 7,500 rocket attacks on Israel, a surprising calm has settled over the Israel-Lebanon border, with the removal of checkpoints and the resumption of normal activities in previously war-torn areas.
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56% Bias Score
Student Loan Debt Rose Despite Biden's Record Forgiveness
President Biden forgave $188.8 billion in student loan debt for 5.3 million borrowers, yet total federal student loan debt still rose from $1.59 trillion in 2021 to $1.64 trillion by late 2024 due to high college costs and a 3.5-year payment pause, exceeding new borrowing by over $300 billion.
Student Loan Debt Rose Despite Biden's Record Forgiveness
President Biden forgave $188.8 billion in student loan debt for 5.3 million borrowers, yet total federal student loan debt still rose from $1.59 trillion in 2021 to $1.64 trillion by late 2024 due to high college costs and a 3.5-year payment pause, exceeding new borrowing by over $300 billion.
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36% Bias Score
Digital Money Revolutionizes Global Payments
Digital money, including CBDCs, Commercial Bank Money Tokens, and fiat-backed stablecoins, is revolutionizing payments by enabling near-instant, low-cost transactions globally, impacting cross-border remittances, intra-company transfers, and high-value payments.
Digital Money Revolutionizes Global Payments
Digital money, including CBDCs, Commercial Bank Money Tokens, and fiat-backed stablecoins, is revolutionizing payments by enabling near-instant, low-cost transactions globally, impacting cross-border remittances, intra-company transfers, and high-value payments.
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56% Bias Score