December 2024
January 2025
Fed Cuts Interest Rate for Third Consecutive Meeting
The Federal Reserve cut the policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.25-4.50 percent on December 14, 2024, marking the third consecutive rate cut and a shift in monetary policy following a period of aggressive rate hikes in 2022 to combat inflation.
Fed Cuts Interest Rate for Third Consecutive Meeting
The Federal Reserve cut the policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.25-4.50 percent on December 14, 2024, marking the third consecutive rate cut and a shift in monetary policy following a period of aggressive rate hikes in 2022 to combat inflation.
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24% Bias Score
Quantum Chip, AI Dangers, and Weaponized Electronics: A New Era of Risks
Google's new 105-qubit quantum chip, Willow, solves complex equations incredibly fast, raising security concerns, while a lawsuit against Character.ai highlights the dangers of AI-driven harmful advice, and the weaponization of everyday electronics like e-scooters underscores the evolving nature of ...
Quantum Chip, AI Dangers, and Weaponized Electronics: A New Era of Risks
Google's new 105-qubit quantum chip, Willow, solves complex equations incredibly fast, raising security concerns, while a lawsuit against Character.ai highlights the dangers of AI-driven harmful advice, and the weaponization of everyday electronics like e-scooters underscores the evolving nature of ...
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52% Bias Score
Turkey's Budget: Security Spending Trumps Peace Efforts Amidst Kurdish Conflict
DEM Party MP Mehmet Rüştü Tiryaki criticized Turkey's 2025 budget, highlighting the high security spending despite proclaimed peace efforts. He cited the appointment of trustees to opposition municipalities, recent arrests, and continued threats to Kurdish regions in Syria as evidence contradicting ...
Turkey's Budget: Security Spending Trumps Peace Efforts Amidst Kurdish Conflict
DEM Party MP Mehmet Rüştü Tiryaki criticized Turkey's 2025 budget, highlighting the high security spending despite proclaimed peace efforts. He cited the appointment of trustees to opposition municipalities, recent arrests, and continued threats to Kurdish regions in Syria as evidence contradicting ...
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56% Bias Score
Global Surge in Autonomous Underwater Drone Development
Nations globally are rapidly developing autonomous underwater drones (UUVs) like the Orca, Ghost Shark, and Herne for enhanced maritime surveillance and defense, driven by geopolitical tensions and technological advancements, leading to a potential shift in naval power dynamics.
Global Surge in Autonomous Underwater Drone Development
Nations globally are rapidly developing autonomous underwater drones (UUVs) like the Orca, Ghost Shark, and Herne for enhanced maritime surveillance and defense, driven by geopolitical tensions and technological advancements, leading to a potential shift in naval power dynamics.
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48% Bias Score
Real Madrid Wins 2024 Intercontinental Cup
Real Madrid won the 2024 Intercontinental Cup by defeating Pachuca 3-0 in Doha, Qatar, on December 12th, 2024, adding to their five previous Club World Cup titles and extending Carlo Ancelotti's record as the club's most successful coach.
Real Madrid Wins 2024 Intercontinental Cup
Real Madrid won the 2024 Intercontinental Cup by defeating Pachuca 3-0 in Doha, Qatar, on December 12th, 2024, adding to their five previous Club World Cup titles and extending Carlo Ancelotti's record as the club's most successful coach.
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48% Bias Score
Ancient DNA Confirms American Origin of Syphilis
Researchers found ancient syphilis bacteria in pre-Columbian skeletal remains across the Americas, dating back 9,000 years, suggesting the disease originated in the Americas and spread globally through later human migrations.
Ancient DNA Confirms American Origin of Syphilis
Researchers found ancient syphilis bacteria in pre-Columbian skeletal remains across the Americas, dating back 9,000 years, suggesting the disease originated in the Americas and spread globally through later human migrations.
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16% Bias Score
Barcelona Dominates Manchester City, Secures Top Champions League Spot
Barcelona secured a decisive 3-0 victory over an injury-depleted Manchester City at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, ensuring top spot in their Champions League group and avoiding a tougher quarterfinal matchup.
Barcelona Dominates Manchester City, Secures Top Champions League Spot
Barcelona secured a decisive 3-0 victory over an injury-depleted Manchester City at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, ensuring top spot in their Champions League group and avoiding a tougher quarterfinal matchup.
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44% Bias Score
Fed Cuts Rates by 25 Basis Points, Signals More Cautious Approach
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 25 basis points, totaling a 100 basis point decrease from the peak, reflecting progress on inflation while maintaining a cautious approach to future cuts due to the strength of the US economy and labor market; Chair Jerome Powell emphasized data dependen...
Fed Cuts Rates by 25 Basis Points, Signals More Cautious Approach
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 25 basis points, totaling a 100 basis point decrease from the peak, reflecting progress on inflation while maintaining a cautious approach to future cuts due to the strength of the US economy and labor market; Chair Jerome Powell emphasized data dependen...
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Court Releases Six ISIS Members Convicted in Atatürk Airport Attack
Six ISIS members convicted of the June 28th, 2016, Atatürk Airport attack, resulting in 45 deaths, were released on December 12th, 2023, by a Turkish court citing excessive sentencing, sparking widespread controversy and concerns about judicial independence.
Turkish Court Releases Six ISIS Members Convicted in Atatürk Airport Attack
Six ISIS members convicted of the June 28th, 2016, Atatürk Airport attack, resulting in 45 deaths, were released on December 12th, 2023, by a Turkish court citing excessive sentencing, sparking widespread controversy and concerns about judicial independence.
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56% Bias Score
EU Reaffirms Western Balkans Accession Commitment, Accelerated by Ukraine War
EU leaders and Western Balkan leaders issued a joint statement reaffirming the Western Balkans' EU accession prospects, citing progress like closing three negotiating chapters with Montenegro and opening a package for Albania, accelerated by the war in Ukraine, and outlining a €6 billion development...
EU Reaffirms Western Balkans Accession Commitment, Accelerated by Ukraine War
EU leaders and Western Balkan leaders issued a joint statement reaffirming the Western Balkans' EU accession prospects, citing progress like closing three negotiating chapters with Montenegro and opening a package for Albania, accelerated by the war in Ukraine, and outlining a €6 billion development...
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40% Bias Score
Canadian Political Crisis Amidst Looming Trump Return
Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned due to policy disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, amid declining approval ratings and the looming threat of US tariffs under a potential Trump presidency, creating a leadership crisis in the Liberal Party and raising concerns for Can...
Canadian Political Crisis Amidst Looming Trump Return
Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned due to policy disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, amid declining approval ratings and the looming threat of US tariffs under a potential Trump presidency, creating a leadership crisis in the Liberal Party and raising concerns for Can...
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52% Bias Score
Arcane Season 2: Success and High Production Costs
Arcane, the Emmy-winning animated series based on Riot Games' League of Legends, released its second season on Netflix, continuing the story of Piltover and Zaun with a reported $250 million production cost for 18 episodes.
Arcane Season 2: Success and High Production Costs
Arcane, the Emmy-winning animated series based on Riot Games' League of Legends, released its second season on Netflix, continuing the story of Piltover and Zaun with a reported $250 million production cost for 18 episodes.
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48% Bias Score