December 2024
January 2025
Florida's Stricter Immigration Laws Defy Negative Economic Predictions
Florida's economy grew significantly despite new laws restricting illegal immigration, a fact that Governor DeSantis highlighted to counter negative media predictions. The state's GDP increased by 3.2% and added 133,000 jobs, according to official data.
Florida's Stricter Immigration Laws Defy Negative Economic Predictions
Florida's economy grew significantly despite new laws restricting illegal immigration, a fact that Governor DeSantis highlighted to counter negative media predictions. The state's GDP increased by 3.2% and added 133,000 jobs, according to official data.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Pro-Putin Ballet Star Polunin Leaves Russia
Sergei Polunin, a 35-year-old Ukrainian-Russian dancer and prominent Putin supporter, announced his departure from Russia with his family on Wednesday, citing that his time in Russia 'ran out a long time ago', following his dismissal from state-sponsored positions in occupied Crimea and a recent soc...
Pro-Putin Ballet Star Polunin Leaves Russia
Sergei Polunin, a 35-year-old Ukrainian-Russian dancer and prominent Putin supporter, announced his departure from Russia with his family on Wednesday, citing that his time in Russia 'ran out a long time ago', following his dismissal from state-sponsored positions in occupied Crimea and a recent soc...
Progress
32% Bias Score
Beshear Urges Pragmatism, Bipartisan Cooperation for Democratic Comeback
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, after his party's recent election losses, proposes a pragmatic approach focusing on everyday needs like jobs, healthcare, and infrastructure to improve the Democrats' prospects, advocating for bipartisan cooperation rather than partisan politics.
Beshear Urges Pragmatism, Bipartisan Cooperation for Democratic Comeback
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, after his party's recent election losses, proposes a pragmatic approach focusing on everyday needs like jobs, healthcare, and infrastructure to improve the Democrats' prospects, advocating for bipartisan cooperation rather than partisan politics.
Progress
36% Bias Score
US Faces Extreme Temperature Swings in Late 2024
A significant temperature rollercoaster is expected for millions of Americans in late December 2024 and early 2025, with a major cold snap from December 28-29 followed by an exceptionally warm period starting December 25th; temperatures could reach nearly 25 degrees above normal in the Midwest by la...
US Faces Extreme Temperature Swings in Late 2024
A significant temperature rollercoaster is expected for millions of Americans in late December 2024 and early 2025, with a major cold snap from December 28-29 followed by an exceptionally warm period starting December 25th; temperatures could reach nearly 25 degrees above normal in the Midwest by la...
Progress
32% Bias Score
Five Family Members Found Dead in Utah Home; 17-Year-Old Injured
Police in West Valley City, Utah are investigating the deaths of five family members—a man, a woman, and three children—found dead in their home on Tuesday, after a relative reported not hearing from them for days; a 17-year-old boy was found injured in the garage.
Five Family Members Found Dead in Utah Home; 17-Year-Old Injured
Police in West Valley City, Utah are investigating the deaths of five family members—a man, a woman, and three children—found dead in their home on Tuesday, after a relative reported not hearing from them for days; a 17-year-old boy was found injured in the garage.
Progress
24% Bias Score
German Church Christmas Market Sells Hamas Items, Sparks Outrage
An evangelical church in Darmstadt, Germany, held a Christmas market to benefit Palestinians, but it also sold Hamas-related accessories, sparking outrage and prompting the regional church to distance itself. The event's proceeds were intended for Palestinians.
German Church Christmas Market Sells Hamas Items, Sparks Outrage
An evangelical church in Darmstadt, Germany, held a Christmas market to benefit Palestinians, but it also sold Hamas-related accessories, sparking outrage and prompting the regional church to distance itself. The event's proceeds were intended for Palestinians.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Tennessee DA Indicted for Reckless Endangerment After Shooting at Fugitive
Tennessee District Attorney General Christopher Robert Stanford was indicted for reckless endangerment after firing shots at a fugitive, striking a home with civilians inside during a November 21st pursuit related to a November 20th triple homicide investigation.
Tennessee DA Indicted for Reckless Endangerment After Shooting at Fugitive
Tennessee District Attorney General Christopher Robert Stanford was indicted for reckless endangerment after firing shots at a fugitive, striking a home with civilians inside during a November 21st pursuit related to a November 20th triple homicide investigation.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Tax-Loss Harvesting Opportunities Amid Strong US Market Performance
Due to the U.S. market's 25%+ year-to-date gain through mid-December 2024, investors with taxable accounts can use tax-loss harvesting in underperforming sectors like long-term bonds and various individual stocks to offset capital gains, potentially saving on taxes, and optimize their portfolios.
Tax-Loss Harvesting Opportunities Amid Strong US Market Performance
Due to the U.S. market's 25%+ year-to-date gain through mid-December 2024, investors with taxable accounts can use tax-loss harvesting in underperforming sectors like long-term bonds and various individual stocks to offset capital gains, potentially saving on taxes, and optimize their portfolios.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Ancient Ten Commandments Tablet Sells for \$5 Million Amidst Authenticity Debate
A marble tablet inscribed with nine of the Ten Commandments, discovered in 1913 during railway construction in present-day Israel and subsequently used as a paving stone, sold for \$5,004,000 at Sotheby's despite authenticity concerns, exceeding its \$1-2 million estimate.
Ancient Ten Commandments Tablet Sells for \$5 Million Amidst Authenticity Debate
A marble tablet inscribed with nine of the Ten Commandments, discovered in 1913 during railway construction in present-day Israel and subsequently used as a paving stone, sold for \$5,004,000 at Sotheby's despite authenticity concerns, exceeding its \$1-2 million estimate.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Labour's Broken Pension Promise Fuels Political Crisis
The Labour Party faced backlash for not compensating women affected by state pension age increases, despite prior expressions of support; this, along with unpopular economic policies, fuels public anger and the rise of alternative parties like Reform UK.
Labour's Broken Pension Promise Fuels Political Crisis
The Labour Party faced backlash for not compensating women affected by state pension age increases, despite prior expressions of support; this, along with unpopular economic policies, fuels public anger and the rise of alternative parties like Reform UK.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Canadian Dollar Shows Signs of Stabilization Amidst Political Uncertainty
The Canadian dollar is at its weakest since March 2020 at 69.8 cents U.S., but stabilizing economic data and a potential change in government suggest a less bearish outlook, despite the recent political turmoil in Canada and the previous threat of a 25% U.S. tariff.
Canadian Dollar Shows Signs of Stabilization Amidst Political Uncertainty
The Canadian dollar is at its weakest since March 2020 at 69.8 cents U.S., but stabilizing economic data and a potential change in government suggest a less bearish outlook, despite the recent political turmoil in Canada and the previous threat of a 25% U.S. tariff.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Frankfurt's Decentralized Refugee Housing: Integration Challenges and Uneven Strain on Resources
Frankfurt, Germany, has leased nearly 100 properties to house approximately 690 refugees and homeless individuals by next year, aiming for decentralized integration; however, some districts face strain on resources like schools and kindergartens due to uneven distribution.
Frankfurt's Decentralized Refugee Housing: Integration Challenges and Uneven Strain on Resources
Frankfurt, Germany, has leased nearly 100 properties to house approximately 690 refugees and homeless individuals by next year, aiming for decentralized integration; however, some districts face strain on resources like schools and kindergartens due to uneven distribution.
Progress
40% Bias Score