December 2024
January 2025
Google Warns Of Second Wave Of Gmail Phishing Attacks
Google warned of a second wave of Gmail phishing attacks, focusing on extortion, fake invoices, and celebrity impersonation scams, urging users to verify information before responding; while attacks are down 35% this holiday season compared to last year, sophisticated tactics are increasing, requiri...
Google Warns Of Second Wave Of Gmail Phishing Attacks
Google warned of a second wave of Gmail phishing attacks, focusing on extortion, fake invoices, and celebrity impersonation scams, urging users to verify information before responding; while attacks are down 35% this holiday season compared to last year, sophisticated tactics are increasing, requiri...
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40% Bias Score
Investor Focus on ESG Decreases Amidst Short-Term Pressures and Greenwashing Concerns
An EY survey indicates a significant decrease in investor focus on ESG, with two-thirds less likely to prioritize it due to short-term performance pressures and greenwashing concerns, despite widespread belief in companies meeting sustainability targets.
Investor Focus on ESG Decreases Amidst Short-Term Pressures and Greenwashing Concerns
An EY survey indicates a significant decrease in investor focus on ESG, with two-thirds less likely to prioritize it due to short-term performance pressures and greenwashing concerns, despite widespread belief in companies meeting sustainability targets.
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40% Bias Score
AI in 2025: Data Governance and Scalable Architecture are Key to Success
A Bain survey reveals that while AI is a top priority for most executives, only 1% consider it unimportant; however, a significant 32% cite data unreadiness as a major obstacle to AI adoption, emphasizing the need for improved data governance.
AI in 2025: Data Governance and Scalable Architecture are Key to Success
A Bain survey reveals that while AI is a top priority for most executives, only 1% consider it unimportant; however, a significant 32% cite data unreadiness as a major obstacle to AI adoption, emphasizing the need for improved data governance.
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36% Bias Score
FBI's Outdated Phishing Advice: AI-Generated Emails Render Spelling Checks Ineffective
The FBI's advice to check for spelling errors in phishing emails is outdated due to AI's ability to create error-free emails, making it ineffective; experts recommend verifying website addresses and using secure payment methods instead.
FBI's Outdated Phishing Advice: AI-Generated Emails Render Spelling Checks Ineffective
The FBI's advice to check for spelling errors in phishing emails is outdated due to AI's ability to create error-free emails, making it ineffective; experts recommend verifying website addresses and using secure payment methods instead.
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52% Bias Score
Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed as WTO Director-General
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the WTO Director-General, was reappointed on November 29th, ahead of schedule at the request of African countries to prepare for the 2026 ministerial conference in Cameroon, showcasing her impactful leadership and the rising influence of African nations.
Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed as WTO Director-General
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the WTO Director-General, was reappointed on November 29th, ahead of schedule at the request of African countries to prepare for the 2026 ministerial conference in Cameroon, showcasing her impactful leadership and the rising influence of African nations.
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44% Bias Score
Madison School Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Two Critically Injured
A shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday resulted in the deaths of teacher Erin West (42) and student Rubi Vergara (14), with the 15-year-old shooter, Natalie Rupnow, also deceased. Two students remain hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
Madison School Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Two Critically Injured
A shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday resulted in the deaths of teacher Erin West (42) and student Rubi Vergara (14), with the 15-year-old shooter, Natalie Rupnow, also deceased. Two students remain hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
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28% Bias Score
North Korean Assault in Kursk Oblast Results in Heavy Casualties
Last weekend, the North Korean 11th Army Corps launched a series of attacks against Ukrainian positions in a 250-square-mile salient in Russia's Kursk Oblast, suffering heavy casualties—estimates place losses as high as 200 dead and wounded—in a series of failed assaults.
North Korean Assault in Kursk Oblast Results in Heavy Casualties
Last weekend, the North Korean 11th Army Corps launched a series of attacks against Ukrainian positions in a 250-square-mile salient in Russia's Kursk Oblast, suffering heavy casualties—estimates place losses as high as 200 dead and wounded—in a series of failed assaults.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Antitrust Nominees Signal Continued Big Tech Scrutiny, but with a Potentially Softer Approach
President-elect Trump's selection of antitrust regulators signals continued scrutiny of Big Tech, but with a potential shift towards less severe penalties and a greater emphasis on behavioral remedies compared to the Biden administration's approach; the ongoing legal battles against Amazon, Apple, G...
Trump's Antitrust Nominees Signal Continued Big Tech Scrutiny, but with a Potentially Softer Approach
President-elect Trump's selection of antitrust regulators signals continued scrutiny of Big Tech, but with a potential shift towards less severe penalties and a greater emphasis on behavioral remedies compared to the Biden administration's approach; the ongoing legal battles against Amazon, Apple, G...
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44% Bias Score
Red Bull Replaces Perez with Lawson for 2024 F1 Season
Red Bull Racing announced Liam Lawson as Sergio Perez's replacement for the 2024 Formula 1 season due to Perez's poor performance following a contract extension; Lawson's strong performances with Red Bull's junior team secured him the position.
Red Bull Replaces Perez with Lawson for 2024 F1 Season
Red Bull Racing announced Liam Lawson as Sergio Perez's replacement for the 2024 Formula 1 season due to Perez's poor performance following a contract extension; Lawson's strong performances with Red Bull's junior team secured him the position.
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40% Bias Score
Global AIDS Initiatives Save Millions, but Child Disparities Persist
Global health programs have drastically reduced AIDS-related deaths from 2.1 million in 2004 to 630,000 today, saving over 65 million lives; however, disparities in child testing and treatment access remain a significant challenge.
Global AIDS Initiatives Save Millions, but Child Disparities Persist
Global health programs have drastically reduced AIDS-related deaths from 2.1 million in 2004 to 630,000 today, saving over 65 million lives; however, disparities in child testing and treatment access remain a significant challenge.
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32% Bias Score
Bank of England Holds Rates Amid Inflationary Pressures
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3 to hold the Bank rate at 4.75% on December 18th, 2024, despite higher-than-expected wage rises and inflation, signaling a continued, albeit uncertain, path towards gradual interest rate cuts next year.
Bank of England Holds Rates Amid Inflationary Pressures
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3 to hold the Bank rate at 4.75% on December 18th, 2024, despite higher-than-expected wage rises and inflation, signaling a continued, albeit uncertain, path towards gradual interest rate cuts next year.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Backs Johnson for Speaker Amidst GOP Divisions
President-elect Trump predicted that House Speaker Mike Johnson will easily remain Speaker if he acts decisively against Democrats' spending bill traps, following the bill's failure and the emergence of potential Republican rivals.
Trump Backs Johnson for Speaker Amidst GOP Divisions
President-elect Trump predicted that House Speaker Mike Johnson will easily remain Speaker if he acts decisively against Democrats' spending bill traps, following the bill's failure and the emergence of potential Republican rivals.
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56% Bias Score