December 2024
January 2025
2024 Energy Sector Predictions: A Mixed Bag
Five predictions for the 2024 energy sector, including U.S. oil production, WTI price, SPR replenishment, natural gas price, and energy sector return, yielded mixed results; U.S. oil production hit a record high, but other predictions were inaccurate due to factors like mild weather and investor sen...
2024 Energy Sector Predictions: A Mixed Bag
Five predictions for the 2024 energy sector, including U.S. oil production, WTI price, SPR replenishment, natural gas price, and energy sector return, yielded mixed results; U.S. oil production hit a record high, but other predictions were inaccurate due to factors like mild weather and investor sen...
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28% Bias Score
USC vs. Texas A&M in Las Vegas Bowl: Transfer Portal Impacts Matchup
The Las Vegas Bowl on December 27th pits the USC Trojans against the Texas A&M Aggies, with Texas A&M favored by 4 points; both teams are significantly impacted by the transfer portal, with USC missing 6 starters and Texas A&M missing 5.
USC vs. Texas A&M in Las Vegas Bowl: Transfer Portal Impacts Matchup
The Las Vegas Bowl on December 27th pits the USC Trojans against the Texas A&M Aggies, with Texas A&M favored by 4 points; both teams are significantly impacted by the transfer portal, with USC missing 6 starters and Texas A&M missing 5.
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40% Bias Score
Chicago Mayor Faces Backlash Amidst Trump Opposition
Following President Trump's reelection, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson publicly opposed Trump, pledging to protect Chicago's values and residents; however, critics cite his handling of public schools and the migrant influx as inconsistent with his claims, sparking public outcry and debate about his l...
Chicago Mayor Faces Backlash Amidst Trump Opposition
Following President Trump's reelection, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson publicly opposed Trump, pledging to protect Chicago's values and residents; however, critics cite his handling of public schools and the migrant influx as inconsistent with his claims, sparking public outcry and debate about his l...
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84% Bias Score
Corporate Security Heightened After CEO Murder
A Texas man's arrest for threatening Capital One executives highlights the tension between corporations and customers, amplified by the recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, prompting companies to increase security measures for their leaders.
Corporate Security Heightened After CEO Murder
A Texas man's arrest for threatening Capital One executives highlights the tension between corporations and customers, amplified by the recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, prompting companies to increase security measures for their leaders.
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36% Bias Score
Puntland Launches Military Operation Against ISIS
Puntland launched a military operation against ISIS in its mountainous regions after years of insurgent activity, including assassinations and trade disruption, offering amnesty to surrendering members while citing completed regional political processes as enabling the operation.
Puntland Launches Military Operation Against ISIS
Puntland launched a military operation against ISIS in its mountainous regions after years of insurgent activity, including assassinations and trade disruption, offering amnesty to surrendering members while citing completed regional political processes as enabling the operation.
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44% Bias Score
France Updates Children's Health Booklet with Mandatory 6-Year Check-up
France introduces a revised children's health booklet on January 1st, 2024, mandating a 6-year check-up, including advice on screen time, healthy eating, and neurodevelopmental disorder detection, with digital integration planned by 2026.
France Updates Children's Health Booklet with Mandatory 6-Year Check-up
France introduces a revised children's health booklet on January 1st, 2024, mandating a 6-year check-up, including advice on screen time, healthy eating, and neurodevelopmental disorder detection, with digital integration planned by 2026.
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24% Bias Score
Fed's Rate Decision Triggers Bitcoin Price Drop Amidst High Leverage
The Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates, rather than cut them, negatively impacted Bitcoin's price, triggering a 6% drop after $2 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated in a single day, highlighting the cryptocurrency's susceptibility to market fluctuations.
Fed's Rate Decision Triggers Bitcoin Price Drop Amidst High Leverage
The Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates, rather than cut them, negatively impacted Bitcoin's price, triggering a 6% drop after $2 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated in a single day, highlighting the cryptocurrency's susceptibility to market fluctuations.
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52% Bias Score
Congressional Pay Raise Sparks Political Backlash
A proposed bill to fund the government included a 3.8% cost of living raise for lawmakers, amounting to roughly \$6,600, sparking controversy due to misinformation and concerns about the cost of maintaining two residences.
Congressional Pay Raise Sparks Political Backlash
A proposed bill to fund the government included a 3.8% cost of living raise for lawmakers, amounting to roughly \$6,600, sparking controversy due to misinformation and concerns about the cost of maintaining two residences.
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48% Bias Score
Rosen Pushes for Nevada as First 2028 Democratic Primary State
Senator Jacky Rosen is pushing for Nevada to become the first state to hold a Democratic presidential primary in 2028, emphasizing the state's diversity and economic strength as reasons to prioritize it, highlighting its importance as a battleground state and the ongoing change in Democratic party l...
Rosen Pushes for Nevada as First 2028 Democratic Primary State
Senator Jacky Rosen is pushing for Nevada to become the first state to hold a Democratic presidential primary in 2028, emphasizing the state's diversity and economic strength as reasons to prioritize it, highlighting its importance as a battleground state and the ongoing change in Democratic party l...
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36% Bias Score
Morocco's Family Code Reforms Face Feminist Backlash
Morocco's proposed family code reforms, presented on December 24th, include raising the minimum marriage age to 18 (with exceptions), shared parental legal representation, and adjustments to polygamy. However, feminist groups criticize the rejection of DNA paternity testing and the continuation of u...
Morocco's Family Code Reforms Face Feminist Backlash
Morocco's proposed family code reforms, presented on December 24th, include raising the minimum marriage age to 18 (with exceptions), shared parental legal representation, and adjustments to polygamy. However, feminist groups criticize the rejection of DNA paternity testing and the continuation of u...
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60% Bias Score
North Yorkshire Doubles Council Tax on Second Homes
North Yorkshire will introduce a 100% council tax premium on second homes starting April 1, 2024, aiming to address a critical housing shortage and generate \£16 million annually for additional housing, impacting over 8,000 second homeowners.
North Yorkshire Doubles Council Tax on Second Homes
North Yorkshire will introduce a 100% council tax premium on second homes starting April 1, 2024, aiming to address a critical housing shortage and generate \£16 million annually for additional housing, impacting over 8,000 second homeowners.
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52% Bias Score
Swiatek's Doping Ban: Contamination, Public Support, and Future Implications
Iga Swiatek, a five-time major winner, served a one-month ban for a positive test caused by contaminated melatonin, losing her world number one ranking and missing several tournaments; the ITIA accepted her explanation, unlike in a similar case involving Jannik Sinner.
Swiatek's Doping Ban: Contamination, Public Support, and Future Implications
Iga Swiatek, a five-time major winner, served a one-month ban for a positive test caused by contaminated melatonin, losing her world number one ranking and missing several tournaments; the ITIA accepted her explanation, unlike in a similar case involving Jannik Sinner.
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40% Bias Score