December 2024
January 2025
NHTSA Delays Recall of 50 Million Air Bag Inflators After Industry Challenges
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has delayed a recall of almost 50 million air bag inflators made by ARC Automotive Inc., citing concerns raised by the auto industry regarding the scope of the defect and variations in manufacturing processes, despite evidence of at least se...
NHTSA Delays Recall of 50 Million Air Bag Inflators After Industry Challenges
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has delayed a recall of almost 50 million air bag inflators made by ARC Automotive Inc., citing concerns raised by the auto industry regarding the scope of the defect and variations in manufacturing processes, despite evidence of at least se...
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44% Bias Score
MacKenzie Scott's $50 Million Donation to Undue Medical Debt Amplifies Fight Against Medical Debt Crisis
MacKenzie Scott donated an additional $50 million to Undue Medical Debt, totaling $130 million since 2020, enabling the organization to relieve nearly $15 billion in medical debt for over 9 million people, highlighting the growing issue of medical debt in the U.S.
MacKenzie Scott's $50 Million Donation to Undue Medical Debt Amplifies Fight Against Medical Debt Crisis
MacKenzie Scott donated an additional $50 million to Undue Medical Debt, totaling $130 million since 2020, enabling the organization to relieve nearly $15 billion in medical debt for over 9 million people, highlighting the growing issue of medical debt in the U.S.
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28% Bias Score
Fed's Inflation Concerns Trigger Stock Market Plunge
Major US stock indices experienced significant declines Wednesday after the Federal Reserve indicated a slower pace of interest rate cuts for 2025 than previously expected, citing concerns about inflation remaining above the 2% target into 2026. The S&P 500 fell 2.4%, the Nasdaq Composite dropped ne...
Fed's Inflation Concerns Trigger Stock Market Plunge
Major US stock indices experienced significant declines Wednesday after the Federal Reserve indicated a slower pace of interest rate cuts for 2025 than previously expected, citing concerns about inflation remaining above the 2% target into 2026. The S&P 500 fell 2.4%, the Nasdaq Composite dropped ne...
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44% 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
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
D-8 Summit Addresses Israeli Conflict, Promotes Economic Cooperation
The 11th D-8 summit in Cairo, attended by leaders from Egypt, Türkiye, Iran, and other nations, focused on addressing the Israeli conflict in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, promoting economic cooperation through youth empowerment and SMEs, and welcoming Azerbaijan as a new member.
D-8 Summit Addresses Israeli Conflict, Promotes Economic Cooperation
The 11th D-8 summit in Cairo, attended by leaders from Egypt, Türkiye, Iran, and other nations, focused on addressing the Israeli conflict in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, promoting economic cooperation through youth empowerment and SMEs, and welcoming Azerbaijan as a new member.
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56% Bias Score
19 Migrants Detained in Aurora Home Invasion
Nineteen migrants, sixteen identified as Venezuelan nationals, were detained in Aurora, Colorado, following an armed home invasion and kidnapping early Tuesday morning; two victims were assaulted, one stabbed, and the incident is suspected to be gang-related, potentially involving the Venezuelan gan...
19 Migrants Detained in Aurora Home Invasion
Nineteen migrants, sixteen identified as Venezuelan nationals, were detained in Aurora, Colorado, following an armed home invasion and kidnapping early Tuesday morning; two victims were assaulted, one stabbed, and the incident is suspected to be gang-related, potentially involving the Venezuelan gan...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Administration May Dismantle Biden's Gender Policy Council
The Biden administration's Gender Policy Council, created in 2021, faces potential abolishment under the incoming Trump administration, as outlined in the conservative handbook Project 2025, due to its advocacy for reproductive healthcare, sparking concerns about the future of women's rights.
Trump Administration May Dismantle Biden's Gender Policy Council
The Biden administration's Gender Policy Council, created in 2021, faces potential abolishment under the incoming Trump administration, as outlined in the conservative handbook Project 2025, due to its advocacy for reproductive healthcare, sparking concerns about the future of women's rights.
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48% Bias Score
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
Fed Cuts Rates Despite Inflation Rise, Projects 2.1% Growth in 2025
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4.25%-4.50% on Wednesday, despite recent inflation increases and internal dissent, aiming for a 'neutral' rate and projecting 2.1% growth in 2025 but inflation above 2% until at least 2026.
Fed Cuts Rates Despite Inflation Rise, Projects 2.1% Growth in 2025
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4.25%-4.50% on Wednesday, despite recent inflation increases and internal dissent, aiming for a 'neutral' rate and projecting 2.1% growth in 2025 but inflation above 2% until at least 2026.
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32% Bias Score
Greek Poll Reveals Significant Support for Putin Despite War
A recent poll in Greece shows 31.8% view Vladimir Putin favorably, while 47.6% disapprove of Putin and 60.4% disapprove of President Zelenskyy; this reveals a concerning lack of ethical weight given to Putin's war.
Greek Poll Reveals Significant Support for Putin Despite War
A recent poll in Greece shows 31.8% view Vladimir Putin favorably, while 47.6% disapprove of Putin and 60.4% disapprove of President Zelenskyy; this reveals a concerning lack of ethical weight given to Putin's war.
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56% Bias Score