December 2024
January 2025
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
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
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
Top 5 Bitcoin and Macro Predictions for 2025
Predictions for 2025 include Bitcoin reaching \$132,500 (50 oz gold equivalent), at least one G20 country adopting Bitcoin reserves, increased Bitcoin mining regulation, USD stablecoin market capitalization exceeding \$500B, and the Euro trading below the USD due to macroeconomic and regulatory fact...
Top 5 Bitcoin and Macro Predictions for 2025
Predictions for 2025 include Bitcoin reaching \$132,500 (50 oz gold equivalent), at least one G20 country adopting Bitcoin reserves, increased Bitcoin mining regulation, USD stablecoin market capitalization exceeding \$500B, and the Euro trading below the USD due to macroeconomic and regulatory fact...
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44% Bias Score
Fed to Cut Rates Amidst Economic Divergence
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, Dec 18, but disagreement exists on the necessity of further cuts, while the Dow closed lower for the ninth consecutive day.
Fed to Cut Rates Amidst Economic Divergence
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, Dec 18, but disagreement exists on the necessity of further cuts, while the Dow closed lower for the ninth consecutive day.
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44% Bias Score
UK Businessman's China Trip Raises Concerns of Chinese Influence
In 2018, British businessman Sir John Peace, accompanied by Yang Tengbo—allegedly linked to the Chinese government's United Front Work Department—met with senior Chinese official Shen Yiqin during a trade mission. This raises concerns about potential Chinese influence in British business.
UK Businessman's China Trip Raises Concerns of Chinese Influence
In 2018, British businessman Sir John Peace, accompanied by Yang Tengbo—allegedly linked to the Chinese government's United Front Work Department—met with senior Chinese official Shen Yiqin during a trade mission. This raises concerns about potential Chinese influence in British business.
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60% 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
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
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
Johnson & Johnson Targets Autoimmune Diseases with Novel Therapies
Johnson & Johnson, a leader in immunology, is researching treatments for over 80 autoimmune and alloantibody diseases affecting nearly 240 million globally, focusing on three segments with a targeted approach to lower pathogenic IgG antibodies while preserving overall immune function, addressing a c...
Johnson & Johnson Targets Autoimmune Diseases with Novel Therapies
Johnson & Johnson, a leader in immunology, is researching treatments for over 80 autoimmune and alloantibody diseases affecting nearly 240 million globally, focusing on three segments with a targeted approach to lower pathogenic IgG antibodies while preserving overall immune function, addressing a c...
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36% Bias Score
Israel's Defense Ministry Invests NIS 601 Million in Tech Startups Amidst "Swords of Iron" War
In response to the "Swords of Iron" war, the Israeli Defense Ministry dramatically increased contracts with 86 domestic tech startups by five times, reaching NIS 601 million between October 2023 and September 2024, to enhance defense capabilities and boost the national economy.
Israel's Defense Ministry Invests NIS 601 Million in Tech Startups Amidst "Swords of Iron" War
In response to the "Swords of Iron" war, the Israeli Defense Ministry dramatically increased contracts with 86 domestic tech startups by five times, reaching NIS 601 million between October 2023 and September 2024, to enhance defense capabilities and boost the national economy.
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44% Bias Score
Bristol Double Murder: Accomplices Jailed for Assisting Killers
Jamie Ogbourne and Bailey Wescott received five-year sentences for assisting the murderers of Max Dixon (16) and Mason Rist (15) in Bristol on January 27th, 2024, by cleaning weapons and burning incriminating evidence, actions highlighting the severity of aiding violent offenders.
Bristol Double Murder: Accomplices Jailed for Assisting Killers
Jamie Ogbourne and Bailey Wescott received five-year sentences for assisting the murderers of Max Dixon (16) and Mason Rist (15) in Bristol on January 27th, 2024, by cleaning weapons and burning incriminating evidence, actions highlighting the severity of aiding violent offenders.
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24% Bias Score