December 2024
January 2025
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
International Markets Lag U.S. Equities Amidst Tariff Concerns and Slow Growth
International markets significantly lagged behind U.S. equities in 2024, with the iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (ACWX) up only 4.6% compared to the S&P 500's 26% gain; this is primarily due to a stronger dollar resulting from President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs, slow growth in Europe and China,...
International Markets Lag U.S. Equities Amidst Tariff Concerns and Slow Growth
International markets significantly lagged behind U.S. equities in 2024, with the iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (ACWX) up only 4.6% compared to the S&P 500's 26% gain; this is primarily due to a stronger dollar resulting from President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs, slow growth in Europe and China,...
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48% Bias Score
Illegal Roblox Casinos Shut Down After Sky News Investigation
Following a Sky News investigation, two illegal online casinos, Bloxmoon and RBLXWild, that allowed children to gamble using Roblox logins, permanently shut down after the Gambling Commission took action; a third, BloxFlip, also closed.
Illegal Roblox Casinos Shut Down After Sky News Investigation
Following a Sky News investigation, two illegal online casinos, Bloxmoon and RBLXWild, that allowed children to gamble using Roblox logins, permanently shut down after the Gambling Commission took action; a third, BloxFlip, also closed.
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44% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Hear Case on South Carolina's Defunding of Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court agreed to review South Carolina's decision to defund Planned Parenthood, impacting hundreds of Medicaid patients; the case challenges whether the Medicaid Act guarantees beneficiaries the right to choose their provider, following the overturning of Roe v. Wade and similar actions i...
Supreme Court to Hear Case on South Carolina's Defunding of Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court agreed to review South Carolina's decision to defund Planned Parenthood, impacting hundreds of Medicaid patients; the case challenges whether the Medicaid Act guarantees beneficiaries the right to choose their provider, following the overturning of Roe v. Wade and similar actions i...
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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
Rabat Conference Promotes Clean Energy Transition for Economic Growth and Environmental Sustainability
Participants at a Rabat conference on energy transition advocated for increased use of clean energy sources, highlighting Morocco's progress and shared challenges with Chile in this area, while acknowledging the need to overcome high initial costs and technological access issues.
Rabat Conference Promotes Clean Energy Transition for Economic Growth and Environmental Sustainability
Participants at a Rabat conference on energy transition advocated for increased use of clean energy sources, highlighting Morocco's progress and shared challenges with Chile in this area, while acknowledging the need to overcome high initial costs and technological access issues.
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40% Bias Score
Record High English Rent Prices: 9.3% Year-on-Year Increase
English private rental prices hit a record high in November 2024, increasing by 9.3% year-on-year to an average of £1,362 per month, with London seeing the largest rise at 11.6%, driven by a shortage of rental properties and landlords exiting the market.
Record High English Rent Prices: 9.3% Year-on-Year Increase
English private rental prices hit a record high in November 2024, increasing by 9.3% year-on-year to an average of £1,362 per month, with London seeing the largest rise at 11.6%, driven by a shortage of rental properties and landlords exiting the market.
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36% Bias Score
FAA Warns of Rising Lithium Battery Fires on Airplanes
The FAA is warning air travelers about the increasing danger of lithium-ion battery fires on airplanes, with incidents rising 388% since 2015; one in four passengers admits to improperly packing these batteries in checked luggage, adding to the risk of difficult-to-extinguish cargo hold fires.
FAA Warns of Rising Lithium Battery Fires on Airplanes
The FAA is warning air travelers about the increasing danger of lithium-ion battery fires on airplanes, with incidents rising 388% since 2015; one in four passengers admits to improperly packing these batteries in checked luggage, adding to the risk of difficult-to-extinguish cargo hold fires.
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24% Bias Score