January 2025
February 2025
Trump Seeks Immediate Putin Meeting Amid Ukraine Conflict Uncertainty
Donald Trump wants an immediate meeting with Vladimir Putin to discuss the Ukraine conflict; however, Russia is waiting for more concrete proposals from the White House before coordinating a meeting, highlighting disagreements on negotiating points and the influence of battlefield developments.
Trump Seeks Immediate Putin Meeting Amid Ukraine Conflict Uncertainty
Donald Trump wants an immediate meeting with Vladimir Putin to discuss the Ukraine conflict; however, Russia is waiting for more concrete proposals from the White House before coordinating a meeting, highlighting disagreements on negotiating points and the influence of battlefield developments.
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44% Bias Score
NBA Explores Standalone European Basketball League
The NBA is exploring creating a new basketball league in Europe after the EuroLeague rejected a partnership proposal, aiming to capitalize on the continent's talent pool and grow its global business, despite potential conflicts with the EuroLeague and financial risks.
NBA Explores Standalone European Basketball League
The NBA is exploring creating a new basketball league in Europe after the EuroLeague rejected a partnership proposal, aiming to capitalize on the continent's talent pool and grow its global business, despite potential conflicts with the EuroLeague and financial risks.
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40% Bias Score
Long COVID Risk Higher in Women; SARS-CoV-2 Link to ME/CFS Found
Two studies using data from the NIH's RECOVER initiative found women have a 31% higher risk of long COVID than men, particularly those aged 40-54 and 55+, and that 4.5% of those infected with SARS-CoV-2 developed ME/CFS, versus 0.6% of uninfected individuals.
Long COVID Risk Higher in Women; SARS-CoV-2 Link to ME/CFS Found
Two studies using data from the NIH's RECOVER initiative found women have a 31% higher risk of long COVID than men, particularly those aged 40-54 and 55+, and that 4.5% of those infected with SARS-CoV-2 developed ME/CFS, versus 0.6% of uninfected individuals.
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28% Bias Score
Hostage Released 15 Months After Rescue Attempt by Slain Driver
During the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on the Nova music festival, Ben Shimoni, a chef and amateur racing driver, repeatedly returned to the scene to rescue nine people, tragically dying in a final attempt to save his friends Romi Gonen and Gaya Halifa. Romi was released from captivity in Gaza 15 ...
Hostage Released 15 Months After Rescue Attempt by Slain Driver
During the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on the Nova music festival, Ben Shimoni, a chef and amateur racing driver, repeatedly returned to the scene to rescue nine people, tragically dying in a final attempt to save his friends Romi Gonen and Gaya Halifa. Romi was released from captivity in Gaza 15 ...
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52% Bias Score
Full-Spectrum Cannabis Drug Shows Promise in Autism Treatment
Ajna BioSciences, in collaboration with Charlotte's Web and British American Tobacco, is developing AJA001, a full-spectrum hemp-derived cannabinoid drug for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which successfully completed Phase 1 trials demonstrating safety and efficacy, and plans to launch Phase 2 tri...
Full-Spectrum Cannabis Drug Shows Promise in Autism Treatment
Ajna BioSciences, in collaboration with Charlotte's Web and British American Tobacco, is developing AJA001, a full-spectrum hemp-derived cannabinoid drug for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which successfully completed Phase 1 trials demonstrating safety and efficacy, and plans to launch Phase 2 tri...
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44% Bias Score
UK Fights to Block Entry of Parents of Smuggled Kurdish Children
The UK Home Office is fighting a legal battle to block the entry of two Kurdish brothers' parents into England, fearing it will encourage human smuggling, despite a court initially ordering their reunification due to human rights concerns.
UK Fights to Block Entry of Parents of Smuggled Kurdish Children
The UK Home Office is fighting a legal battle to block the entry of two Kurdish brothers' parents into England, fearing it will encourage human smuggling, despite a court initially ordering their reunification due to human rights concerns.
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52% Bias Score
UNHCR Condemns Trump's Halt on Refugee Admissions and Asylum Program
The UNHCR declared the right to seek asylum a universally recognized human right, directly opposing President Trump's decisions to halt refugee admissions and end the asylum program, leaving thousands stranded at the Mexican border and halting all refugee travel to the US since January 27th.
UNHCR Condemns Trump's Halt on Refugee Admissions and Asylum Program
The UNHCR declared the right to seek asylum a universally recognized human right, directly opposing President Trump's decisions to halt refugee admissions and end the asylum program, leaving thousands stranded at the Mexican border and halting all refugee travel to the US since January 27th.
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44% Bias Score
Laken-Riley Act: Mandatory Detention for Undocumented Immigrants
The Laken-Riley Act, passed by the US Congress and signed by President Trump, requires the detention of undocumented immigrants suspected of any crime, eliminating the presumption of innocence, despite opposition from some Democrats.
Laken-Riley Act: Mandatory Detention for Undocumented Immigrants
The Laken-Riley Act, passed by the US Congress and signed by President Trump, requires the detention of undocumented immigrants suspected of any crime, eliminating the presumption of innocence, despite opposition from some Democrats.
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64% Bias Score
Spanish Social Protection Decree Rejected Amidst Political Gridlock
The Spanish government's social protection decree, including pension increases, was rejected by the PP and Junts, creating a political crisis and potentially delaying crucial social programs; the government is exploring options to pass the decree.
Spanish Social Protection Decree Rejected Amidst Political Gridlock
The Spanish government's social protection decree, including pension increases, was rejected by the PP and Junts, creating a political crisis and potentially delaying crucial social programs; the government is exploring options to pass the decree.
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48% Bias Score
mvGPT: A Revolutionary Gene Editing Technology
Rice University researchers developed mvGPT, a compact gene editing technology enabling simultaneous gene editing, activation, and repression; successful in treating Wilson's disease, Type I diabetes, and Transthyretin amyloidosis.
mvGPT: A Revolutionary Gene Editing Technology
Rice University researchers developed mvGPT, a compact gene editing technology enabling simultaneous gene editing, activation, and repression; successful in treating Wilson's disease, Type I diabetes, and Transthyretin amyloidosis.
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48% Bias Score
STC Increases Telefónica Stake to 9.97%, Seeks Board Seat
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) now holds a 9.97% stake in Telefónica, making it the second-largest shareholder after the Spanish government, and is seeking a board seat, prompting concerns about national security but also opening possibilities for business collaborations.
STC Increases Telefónica Stake to 9.97%, Seeks Board Seat
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) now holds a 9.97% stake in Telefónica, making it the second-largest shareholder after the Spanish government, and is seeking a board seat, prompting concerns about national security but also opening possibilities for business collaborations.
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36% Bias Score
GTLI to Establish Standards for Thought Leadership Amidst AI Boom
The Global Thought Leadership Institute (GTLI) will hold its first meeting in Houston on February 6, 2025, to establish standards and best practices for creating and disseminating credible thought leadership to address the challenges posed by the proliferation of AI-generated content.
GTLI to Establish Standards for Thought Leadership Amidst AI Boom
The Global Thought Leadership Institute (GTLI) will hold its first meeting in Houston on February 6, 2025, to establish standards and best practices for creating and disseminating credible thought leadership to address the challenges posed by the proliferation of AI-generated content.
Progress
24% Bias Score