January 2025
February 2025
1907 Banking Panic: Government Policy and the Birth of the Federal Reserve
The 1907 US banking panic, triggered by insufficient bank reserves due to government regulations mandating high federal bond holdings, resulted in the creation of the Federal Reserve System.
1907 Banking Panic: Government Policy and the Birth of the Federal Reserve
The 1907 US banking panic, triggered by insufficient bank reserves due to government regulations mandating high federal bond holdings, resulted in the creation of the Federal Reserve System.
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60% Bias Score
New Orleans Map Addresses Restricted Access to Misoprostol in Louisiana
The New Orleans Health Department created a map to help residents find pharmacies with misoprostol, a medication restricted in Louisiana since last fall, causing access problems for patients managing miscarriages or postpartum bleeding.
New Orleans Map Addresses Restricted Access to Misoprostol in Louisiana
The New Orleans Health Department created a map to help residents find pharmacies with misoprostol, a medication restricted in Louisiana since last fall, causing access problems for patients managing miscarriages or postpartum bleeding.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Proposes FEMA Reform or Elimination
President Trump announced plans to reform or eliminate FEMA, citing inefficiencies and creating a task force to explore changes; however, Congressional approval is required for termination, and some Republicans support reforms while others want a FEMA-like agency.
Trump Proposes FEMA Reform or Elimination
President Trump announced plans to reform or eliminate FEMA, citing inefficiencies and creating a task force to explore changes; however, Congressional approval is required for termination, and some Republicans support reforms while others want a FEMA-like agency.
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44% Bias Score
Contradictory Economic Policies: Trump's Plan and its Potential Impacts
Donald Trump's economic plan, aiming to lower prices and boost domestic manufacturing through tariffs and reduced immigration, contains contradictory elements likely to increase inflation and cause social and economic instability.
Contradictory Economic Policies: Trump's Plan and its Potential Impacts
Donald Trump's economic plan, aiming to lower prices and boost domestic manufacturing through tariffs and reduced immigration, contains contradictory elements likely to increase inflation and cause social and economic instability.
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48% Bias Score
A$AP Rocky's Trial Begins: 24-Year Sentence Possible
American rapper A$AP Rocky faces trial in Los Angeles, accused of shooting his friend Terell Ephron twice with a semiautomatic weapon in 2021; the trial, expected to last three weeks, may result in a 24-year prison sentence.
A$AP Rocky's Trial Begins: 24-Year Sentence Possible
American rapper A$AP Rocky faces trial in Los Angeles, accused of shooting his friend Terell Ephron twice with a semiautomatic weapon in 2021; the trial, expected to last three weeks, may result in a 24-year prison sentence.
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44% Bias Score
Venture Global IPO Downsized Amidst Cautious Investor Sentiment
Venture Global's initial public offering (IPO) was significantly downsized, reducing its fundraising target from $2.15 billion to $1.75 billion and its market capitalization from $110 billion to $60 billion due to investor pushback against its initial high valuation, highlighting a cautious IPO mark...
Venture Global IPO Downsized Amidst Cautious Investor Sentiment
Venture Global's initial public offering (IPO) was significantly downsized, reducing its fundraising target from $2.15 billion to $1.75 billion and its market capitalization from $110 billion to $60 billion due to investor pushback against its initial high valuation, highlighting a cautious IPO mark...
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48% Bias Score
Lhasa Imports Fair Showcases Xizang's Growing Trade Ties
An imported goods fair opened in Lhasa, Tibet on January 23, featuring products from Russia, Thailand, Nepal, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, aiming to meet local Lunar New Year shopping demands; 62 foreign merchants participate, showcasing the region's growing economic ties with South Asia.
Lhasa Imports Fair Showcases Xizang's Growing Trade Ties
An imported goods fair opened in Lhasa, Tibet on January 23, featuring products from Russia, Thailand, Nepal, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, aiming to meet local Lunar New Year shopping demands; 62 foreign merchants participate, showcasing the region's growing economic ties with South Asia.
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48% Bias Score
ALICE Index Reveals Inflation's Disproportionate Impact on Low-Income Households
President Trump's call for emergency price relief highlights the significant disparity between official inflation measures (CPI) and the reality faced by ALICE households (asset-limited, income-constrained, employed), who experience inflation rates consistently higher than the CPI, impacting nearly ...
ALICE Index Reveals Inflation's Disproportionate Impact on Low-Income Households
President Trump's call for emergency price relief highlights the significant disparity between official inflation measures (CPI) and the reality faced by ALICE households (asset-limited, income-constrained, employed), who experience inflation rates consistently higher than the CPI, impacting nearly ...
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32% Bias Score
Onyx Storm" Tops Bestseller Lists, Mirrors Harry Potter's Fanbase
Rebecca Yarros' "Onyx Storm", the third book in the "Empyrean" series, has sold over 300,000 copies through Barnes & Noble in its first week, topping Amazon's bestseller list and generating significant excitement and online engagement similar to the Harry Potter phenomenon.
Onyx Storm" Tops Bestseller Lists, Mirrors Harry Potter's Fanbase
Rebecca Yarros' "Onyx Storm", the third book in the "Empyrean" series, has sold over 300,000 copies through Barnes & Noble in its first week, topping Amazon's bestseller list and generating significant excitement and online engagement similar to the Harry Potter phenomenon.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Pledges Federal Aid After Wildfires and Hurricane
President Trump visited wildfire-ravaged areas of California and flood-stricken North Carolina, promising full federal support and expedited rebuilding efforts; California wildfires destroyed over 16,000 structures, resulting in 28 confirmed deaths.
Trump Pledges Federal Aid After Wildfires and Hurricane
President Trump visited wildfire-ravaged areas of California and flood-stricken North Carolina, promising full federal support and expedited rebuilding efforts; California wildfires destroyed over 16,000 structures, resulting in 28 confirmed deaths.
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44% Bias Score
Mixed Fortunes in Midday Trading: Verizon, Novo Nordisk, and Twilio Rise, While Others Fall
Midday trading saw varied stock performance; Verizon climbed 1% on strong subscriber growth, Novo Nordisk surged over 8% on positive drug trial results, and Twilio rallied 20% on an optimistic forecast, while Ericsson, CSX, and Texas Instruments dropped due to earnings misses or disappointing guidan...
Mixed Fortunes in Midday Trading: Verizon, Novo Nordisk, and Twilio Rise, While Others Fall
Midday trading saw varied stock performance; Verizon climbed 1% on strong subscriber growth, Novo Nordisk surged over 8% on positive drug trial results, and Twilio rallied 20% on an optimistic forecast, while Ericsson, CSX, and Texas Instruments dropped due to earnings misses or disappointing guidan...
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40% Bias Score
Market Overbought, GE Healthcare Concerns, and Meta's AI Spending Boost Broadcom
The CNBC Investing Club's Friday Morning Meeting discussed market overbought conditions, Jim Cramer's reevaluation of GE Healthcare, and Meta's massive AI investment boosting Broadcom's stock.
Market Overbought, GE Healthcare Concerns, and Meta's AI Spending Boost Broadcom
The CNBC Investing Club's Friday Morning Meeting discussed market overbought conditions, Jim Cramer's reevaluation of GE Healthcare, and Meta's massive AI investment boosting Broadcom's stock.
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52% Bias Score