December 2024
January 2025
EPA Approves California's 2035 Gas Car Ban, Facing Potential Reversal
The EPA approved California's plan to end sales of gasoline-only cars by 2035, impacting 12 states, but faces potential reversal under President-elect Trump, who opposes stricter EV requirements and emission standards; automakers raised economic concerns.
EPA Approves California's 2035 Gas Car Ban, Facing Potential Reversal
The EPA approved California's plan to end sales of gasoline-only cars by 2035, impacting 12 states, but faces potential reversal under President-elect Trump, who opposes stricter EV requirements and emission standards; automakers raised economic concerns.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Re-election Spurs Efficiency Initiative, Potentially Impacting Federal Employee Work Arrangements
Following Donald Trump's reelection, a proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, aims to increase efficiency in federal agencies, potentially reducing remote work and relocating some offices; union representatives emphasize balancing organi...
Trump's Re-election Spurs Efficiency Initiative, Potentially Impacting Federal Employee Work Arrangements
Following Donald Trump's reelection, a proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, aims to increase efficiency in federal agencies, potentially reducing remote work and relocating some offices; union representatives emphasize balancing organi...
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44% Bias Score
US New Vehicle Sales to Hit 2019 Highs in 2025
U.S. new light vehicle sales are expected to reach 16.3 million in 2025, exceeding 2024 projections of 15.9-16 million and marking the highest level since 2019, due to lower interest rates, increased affordability, and normalized inventories; however, potential tariffs and decreased automaker pricin...
US New Vehicle Sales to Hit 2019 Highs in 2025
U.S. new light vehicle sales are expected to reach 16.3 million in 2025, exceeding 2024 projections of 15.9-16 million and marking the highest level since 2019, due to lower interest rates, increased affordability, and normalized inventories; however, potential tariffs and decreased automaker pricin...
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40% Bias Score
Lack of Career Growth, Not Low Pay, Drives High U.S. Employee Turnover
A new Harvard study reveals that lack of career growth opportunities, encompassing both professional and personal aspirations, is the main reason for high employee turnover in the U.S., exceeding the impact of low pay or poor benefits, with 3.3 million workers quitting in October 2024 alone.
Lack of Career Growth, Not Low Pay, Drives High U.S. Employee Turnover
A new Harvard study reveals that lack of career growth opportunities, encompassing both professional and personal aspirations, is the main reason for high employee turnover in the U.S., exceeding the impact of low pay or poor benefits, with 3.3 million workers quitting in October 2024 alone.
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36% Bias Score
Honda and Nissan Explore Merger to Combat Chinese EV Competition
Honda and Nissan have initiated merger talks to counter the growing competition from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, potentially forming a top-three global alliance that could also include Mitsubishi Motors.
Honda and Nissan Explore Merger to Combat Chinese EV Competition
Honda and Nissan have initiated merger talks to counter the growing competition from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, potentially forming a top-three global alliance that could also include Mitsubishi Motors.
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44% Bias Score
Stopgap Funding Bill Passes, Includes $110.4 Billion in Disaster Aid and Controversial Add-Ons
A three-month government funding bill, exceeding initial plans, includes $110.4 billion in disaster aid, RFK stadium jurisdiction transfer to D.C., Baltimore bridge rebuilding funds, a Congressional pay raise, and various health care and consumer protection measures, causing internal GOP dissent.
Stopgap Funding Bill Passes, Includes $110.4 Billion in Disaster Aid and Controversial Add-Ons
A three-month government funding bill, exceeding initial plans, includes $110.4 billion in disaster aid, RFK stadium jurisdiction transfer to D.C., Baltimore bridge rebuilding funds, a Congressional pay raise, and various health care and consumer protection measures, causing internal GOP dissent.
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48% Bias Score
Senate to Vote on Social Security Fairness Act, Repealing WEP and GPO
The Senate is poised to vote on the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), impacting 2.01 million and 735,000 beneficiaries respectively, potentially costing $196 billion over 10 years and accelerating trust fund...
Senate to Vote on Social Security Fairness Act, Repealing WEP and GPO
The Senate is poised to vote on the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), impacting 2.01 million and 735,000 beneficiaries respectively, potentially costing $196 billion over 10 years and accelerating trust fund...
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36% Bias Score
First Severe U.S. H5N1 Case Raises Pandemic Concerns
A Louisiana resident was hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 bird flu, marking the first such instance in the U.S. The CDC reports 61 total human cases since April, raising pandemic concerns despite limited human-to-human transmission, and highlighting the importance of safe food handling practi...
First Severe U.S. H5N1 Case Raises Pandemic Concerns
A Louisiana resident was hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 bird flu, marking the first such instance in the U.S. The CDC reports 61 total human cases since April, raising pandemic concerns despite limited human-to-human transmission, and highlighting the importance of safe food handling practi...
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52% Bias Score
Court Injunctions Halt Some Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Federal court injunctions block student loan forgiveness under the SAVE, ICR, and PAYE plans, while IBR and PSLF remain operational, though processing delays affect PSLF. Legal challenges question the statutory basis for loan forgiveness in IDR plans.
Court Injunctions Halt Some Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Federal court injunctions block student loan forgiveness under the SAVE, ICR, and PAYE plans, while IBR and PSLF remain operational, though processing delays affect PSLF. Legal challenges question the statutory basis for loan forgiveness in IDR plans.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Threat: US-Mexico Energy Trade at Risk
President Trump's potential second term plans include a 25% tariff on all Mexican and Canadian imports, including crude oil and natural gas, potentially disrupting the nearly $70 billion US-Mexico energy trade in 2023, a sharp departure from past trade practices.
Trump's Tariff Threat: US-Mexico Energy Trade at Risk
President Trump's potential second term plans include a 25% tariff on all Mexican and Canadian imports, including crude oil and natural gas, potentially disrupting the nearly $70 billion US-Mexico energy trade in 2023, a sharp departure from past trade practices.
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32% Bias Score
Russian Warplanes Fly Near Alaska, Prompting NORAD Response
Four Russian warplanes flew near Alaskan airspace on Tuesday, prompting a response from NORAD, marking the latest incident involving Russian aircraft off the coast of Alaska, though the planes remained in international airspace within the Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Russian Warplanes Fly Near Alaska, Prompting NORAD Response
Four Russian warplanes flew near Alaskan airspace on Tuesday, prompting a response from NORAD, marking the latest incident involving Russian aircraft off the coast of Alaska, though the planes remained in international airspace within the Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
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48% Bias Score
Russia Condemns US Sanctions Against Cuba
Russia strongly condemns the US decision to keep Cuba on its list of state sponsors of terrorism, calling it an illegal and cruel pressure tactic that violates UN principles and aims to economically suffocate the independent nation; Russia supports the immediate lifting of the US embargo on Cuba.
Russia Condemns US Sanctions Against Cuba
Russia strongly condemns the US decision to keep Cuba on its list of state sponsors of terrorism, calling it an illegal and cruel pressure tactic that violates UN principles and aims to economically suffocate the independent nation; Russia supports the immediate lifting of the US embargo on Cuba.
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52% Bias Score