January 2025
February 2025
BOJ Raises Interest Rate to 0.5%, Highest in 17 Years
The Bank of Japan raised its key short-term interest rate to 0.5 percent on Friday, its highest level in 17 years, citing expectations for wage hikes and rising inflation, including a 3 percent increase in core consumer prices in December.
BOJ Raises Interest Rate to 0.5%, Highest in 17 Years
The Bank of Japan raised its key short-term interest rate to 0.5 percent on Friday, its highest level in 17 years, citing expectations for wage hikes and rising inflation, including a 3 percent increase in core consumer prices in December.
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32% Bias Score
Military Weapon Blast Waves Linked to Brain Damage
New research reveals that repeated exposure to blast waves from shoulder-fired anti-tank weapons can damage brain blood vessels, impacting the brainstem and causing issues such as impaired blood-brain barrier function, inflammation, and reduced oxygen flow to neurons, leading to potential long-term ...
Military Weapon Blast Waves Linked to Brain Damage
New research reveals that repeated exposure to blast waves from shoulder-fired anti-tank weapons can damage brain blood vessels, impacting the brainstem and causing issues such as impaired blood-brain barrier function, inflammation, and reduced oxygen flow to neurons, leading to potential long-term ...
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16% Bias Score
Nashville School Shooting: 17-Year-Old Gunman Kills Student, Livestreams Part of Attack
A 17-year-old gunman, Solomon Henderson, fatally shot a 16-year-old student and wounded another at Antioch High School in Nashville on Wednesday, partially livestreamed the shooting on Kick, and then died by suicide; authorities are investigating his exposure to harmful online content.
Nashville School Shooting: 17-Year-Old Gunman Kills Student, Livestreams Part of Attack
A 17-year-old gunman, Solomon Henderson, fatally shot a 16-year-old student and wounded another at Antioch High School in Nashville on Wednesday, partially livestreamed the shooting on Kick, and then died by suicide; authorities are investigating his exposure to harmful online content.
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44% Bias Score
28 Dead, Price Gouging Investigated After California Wildfires
The Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles County have resulted in at least 28 confirmed fatalities, with 17 deaths linked to the Eaton Fire and 11 to the Palisades Fire; the California Attorney General has launched investigations into price gouging targeting fire victims.
28 Dead, Price Gouging Investigated After California Wildfires
The Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles County have resulted in at least 28 confirmed fatalities, with 17 deaths linked to the Eaton Fire and 11 to the Palisades Fire; the California Attorney General has launched investigations into price gouging targeting fire victims.
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28% Bias Score
Lawmakers Investigate Trump's Meme Cryptocurrencies Amid Foreign Influence and Conflict of Interest Concerns
Democratic lawmakers are asking federal regulators to investigate President Trump and Melania Trump's meme cryptocurrencies, "$TRUMP" and "$MELANIA", valued at over $7.4 billion, due to concerns about foreign influence and conflicts of interest, citing the foreign emoluments clause.
Lawmakers Investigate Trump's Meme Cryptocurrencies Amid Foreign Influence and Conflict of Interest Concerns
Democratic lawmakers are asking federal regulators to investigate President Trump and Melania Trump's meme cryptocurrencies, "$TRUMP" and "$MELANIA", valued at over $7.4 billion, due to concerns about foreign influence and conflicts of interest, citing the foreign emoluments clause.
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56% Bias Score
Yost Announces Gubernatorial Bid in Contested Ohio Race
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced his 2026 gubernatorial bid on Thursday, positioning himself as a conservative alternative to rivals, citing his work on anti-trust lawsuits, border policy challenges, and the House Bill 6 corruption case, while Democrats criticize his stance on abortion and ...
Yost Announces Gubernatorial Bid in Contested Ohio Race
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced his 2026 gubernatorial bid on Thursday, positioning himself as a conservative alternative to rivals, citing his work on anti-trust lawsuits, border policy challenges, and the House Bill 6 corruption case, while Democrats criticize his stance on abortion and ...
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40% Bias Score
Mitsubishi Motors Considers Bypassing Nissan-Honda Merger
Mitsubishi Motors is considering opting out of the planned merger between Nissan and Honda, citing concerns over management control and the uncertain synergistic effects of a three-way consolidation amid the auto industry's technological shift towards electric vehicles and software; the decision fol...
Mitsubishi Motors Considers Bypassing Nissan-Honda Merger
Mitsubishi Motors is considering opting out of the planned merger between Nissan and Honda, citing concerns over management control and the uncertain synergistic effects of a three-way consolidation amid the auto industry's technological shift towards electric vehicles and software; the decision fol...
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36% Bias Score
Ulipristal Acetate Shows Promise as Abortion Alternative
A new study published in NEJM Evidence reveals that a 60mg dose of ulipristal acetate, when combined with misoprostol, effectively induced abortion in 97% of women up to nine weeks pregnant, offering a potential alternative to mifepristone amidst legal challenges.
Ulipristal Acetate Shows Promise as Abortion Alternative
A new study published in NEJM Evidence reveals that a 60mg dose of ulipristal acetate, when combined with misoprostol, effectively induced abortion in 97% of women up to nine weeks pregnant, offering a potential alternative to mifepristone amidst legal challenges.
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52% Bias Score
Major Corporations Defy Shareholder Pressure, Maintain DEI Programs
Costco, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan Chase publicly defended their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives against shareholder pressure, while other companies are ending similar programs amidst a broader national debate on the value and legality of such programs.
Major Corporations Defy Shareholder Pressure, Maintain DEI Programs
Costco, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan Chase publicly defended their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives against shareholder pressure, while other companies are ending similar programs amidst a broader national debate on the value and legality of such programs.
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48% Bias Score
Gaza Ceasefire: Second-Phase Talks to Begin in Two Weeks
Following a 42-day ceasefire, Hamas official Zaher Jabarin announced that talks for the second phase will begin in two weeks, focusing on Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza, a permanent ceasefire, and a prisoner exchange, with the involvement of US, Qatari, and Egyptian mediators.
Gaza Ceasefire: Second-Phase Talks to Begin in Two Weeks
Following a 42-day ceasefire, Hamas official Zaher Jabarin announced that talks for the second phase will begin in two weeks, focusing on Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza, a permanent ceasefire, and a prisoner exchange, with the involvement of US, Qatari, and Egyptian mediators.
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36% Bias Score
Sundance Film Festival Showcases Record Number of LGBTQ+ Films
The 41st Sundance Film Festival, running from January 19th to February 2nd in Park City and Salt Lake City, features a record-breaking 15 LGBTQ+ feature films, reflecting a rising trend in diverse cinematic representation, with online screenings beginning January 30th.
Sundance Film Festival Showcases Record Number of LGBTQ+ Films
The 41st Sundance Film Festival, running from January 19th to February 2nd in Park City and Salt Lake City, features a record-breaking 15 LGBTQ+ feature films, reflecting a rising trend in diverse cinematic representation, with online screenings beginning January 30th.
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20% Bias Score
Martin Reappointed as Irish Prime Minister in Coalition Deal
Micheal Martin was reappointed as Ireland's Prime Minister on Thursday, winning a parliamentary vote of 76 to 95, forming a coalition government with Fine Gael and securing support from independent lawmakers, after weeks of negotiations following the November 29th election.
Martin Reappointed as Irish Prime Minister in Coalition Deal
Micheal Martin was reappointed as Ireland's Prime Minister on Thursday, winning a parliamentary vote of 76 to 95, forming a coalition government with Fine Gael and securing support from independent lawmakers, after weeks of negotiations following the November 29th election.
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28% Bias Score