December 2024
January 2025
Trump Kills Bipartisan Spending Bill, Raising Shutdown Risk
President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance rejected a bipartisan government funding bill negotiated by House Speaker Mike Johnson, risking a government shutdown before Christmas due to their hardline stance against Democratic priorities and a demand to link a debt ceiling increase to spend...
Trump Kills Bipartisan Spending Bill, Raising Shutdown Risk
President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance rejected a bipartisan government funding bill negotiated by House Speaker Mike Johnson, risking a government shutdown before Christmas due to their hardline stance against Democratic priorities and a demand to link a debt ceiling increase to spend...
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56% Bias Score
Dow Plunges 1,123 Points After Fed's Hawkish Rate Cut
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1,123 points (2.6%) on Wednesday, extending its losing streak to 10 days due to the Federal Reserve's announcement of only two projected interest rate cuts in 2025, defying market expectations for four and indicating tighter monetary policy.
Dow Plunges 1,123 Points After Fed's Hawkish Rate Cut
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1,123 points (2.6%) on Wednesday, extending its losing streak to 10 days due to the Federal Reserve's announcement of only two projected interest rate cuts in 2025, defying market expectations for four and indicating tighter monetary policy.
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44% Bias Score
FTC Bans Hidden Junk Fees in Hotel, Ticket, and Rental Pricing
The FTC implemented a rule requiring hotels, ticketing, and short-term rental companies to display total prices including all fees upfront, saving consumers an estimated \$11 billion over 10 years and 53 million hours annually, effective 120 days after announcement.
FTC Bans Hidden Junk Fees in Hotel, Ticket, and Rental Pricing
The FTC implemented a rule requiring hotels, ticketing, and short-term rental companies to display total prices including all fees upfront, saving consumers an estimated \$11 billion over 10 years and 53 million hours annually, effective 120 days after announcement.
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44% Bias Score
Global Similarities Found in Medical Assistance in Dying Patient Profiles
A new study in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals that despite legal and cultural differences, patients choosing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) across 20 jurisdictions share similar profiles, with cancer being the most common diagnosis (66.5%), while ALS patients showed a notably higher rate (16.8%)...
Global Similarities Found in Medical Assistance in Dying Patient Profiles
A new study in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals that despite legal and cultural differences, patients choosing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) across 20 jurisdictions share similar profiles, with cancer being the most common diagnosis (66.5%), while ALS patients showed a notably higher rate (16.8%)...
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36% Bias Score
Sarkozy Definitively Sentenced to Prison in Corruption Case
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been definitively sentenced to three years in prison, including one year of firm imprisonment under electronic surveillance, for corruption and influence peddling in the "Bismuth" case, marking a legal precedent in France.
Sarkozy Definitively Sentenced to Prison in Corruption Case
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been definitively sentenced to three years in prison, including one year of firm imprisonment under electronic surveillance, for corruption and influence peddling in the "Bismuth" case, marking a legal precedent in France.
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40% Bias Score
Habeck's Debate Refusal Sparks Controversy in German Election Campaign
The ARD and ZDF defended their two-duel format for the upcoming German federal election after Habeck declined a debate with Weidel, sparking a controversy regarding media representation and graded equal opportunity for all parties. The AfD is considering legal action.
Habeck's Debate Refusal Sparks Controversy in German Election Campaign
The ARD and ZDF defended their two-duel format for the upcoming German federal election after Habeck declined a debate with Weidel, sparking a controversy regarding media representation and graded equal opportunity for all parties. The AfD is considering legal action.
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48% Bias Score
Aurora Home Invasion Highlights Gang Activity, Immigration Debate
On Monday night, in Aurora, Colorado, a home invasion and kidnapping involving over a dozen armed suspects, mostly likely undocumented Venezuelan immigrants possibly connected to the Tren de Aragua gang, left two Venezuelan victims with non-life-threatening injuries; 19 suspects are in custody.
Aurora Home Invasion Highlights Gang Activity, Immigration Debate
On Monday night, in Aurora, Colorado, a home invasion and kidnapping involving over a dozen armed suspects, mostly likely undocumented Venezuelan immigrants possibly connected to the Tren de Aragua gang, left two Venezuelan victims with non-life-threatening injuries; 19 suspects are in custody.
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52% Bias Score
Fed Cuts Interest Rates for Third Time, Despite Strong Economy
The Federal Reserve implemented a 0.25 percentage point interest rate cut on Wednesday, lowering the benchmark rate to 4.25%-4.5%, marking the third such reduction since September in an attempt to balance economic growth with elevated inflation; however, one official dissented.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates for Third Time, Despite Strong Economy
The Federal Reserve implemented a 0.25 percentage point interest rate cut on Wednesday, lowering the benchmark rate to 4.25%-4.5%, marking the third such reduction since September in an attempt to balance economic growth with elevated inflation; however, one official dissented.
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48% Bias Score
Stellantis Invests €2 Billion in Italian Plants, Averts Closures
Stellantis, facing recent leadership changes and government disputes, announced a €2 billion investment in Italian plants for over a dozen new car models by 2026, resolving conflicts and securing the future of its Italian operations.
Stellantis Invests €2 Billion in Italian Plants, Averts Closures
Stellantis, facing recent leadership changes and government disputes, announced a €2 billion investment in Italian plants for over a dozen new car models by 2026, resolving conflicts and securing the future of its Italian operations.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey and Lebanon Condemn Israel's Continued Attacks
Turkish President Erdoğan and Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati met in Ankara on Wednesday to discuss Israel's continued attacks on Lebanon, despite a ceasefire agreement. Mikati detailed the ongoing damage and violations of Lebanese sovereignty, while Erdoğan reiterated Turkey's support for Lebanon an...
Turkey and Lebanon Condemn Israel's Continued Attacks
Turkish President Erdoğan and Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati met in Ankara on Wednesday to discuss Israel's continued attacks on Lebanon, despite a ceasefire agreement. Mikati detailed the ongoing damage and violations of Lebanese sovereignty, while Erdoğan reiterated Turkey's support for Lebanon an...
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48% Bias Score
Biden Faces Friday Deadline to Prevent US Government Shutdown
To avoid a government shutdown on Saturday, US President Biden must sign a spending bill by Friday; otherwise, many government agencies will face operational standstills, and thousands of employees will be left unpaid, mirroring the 2018-2019 shutdown under Trump's presidency, which lasted for over ...
Biden Faces Friday Deadline to Prevent US Government Shutdown
To avoid a government shutdown on Saturday, US President Biden must sign a spending bill by Friday; otherwise, many government agencies will face operational standstills, and thousands of employees will be left unpaid, mirroring the 2018-2019 shutdown under Trump's presidency, which lasted for over ...
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44% Bias Score
EU Asylum Applications to Reach Near One Million in 2024 Despite German Decrease
The EU expects around one million asylum applications in 2024, a slight decrease from 2023 but still a high number; Germany shows a significant decrease of 28.8% in applications compared to the previous year; main source countries include Syria, Afghanistan, Turkey, and notably, visa-exempt Venezuel...
EU Asylum Applications to Reach Near One Million in 2024 Despite German Decrease
The EU expects around one million asylum applications in 2024, a slight decrease from 2023 but still a high number; Germany shows a significant decrease of 28.8% in applications compared to the previous year; main source countries include Syria, Afghanistan, Turkey, and notably, visa-exempt Venezuel...
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40% Bias Score