January 2025
February 2025
Years of Mismanagement at Dutch Arts Institution ArtEZ Leads to Resignation and Action Plan
A six-month investigation by the Dutch education inspectorate revealed years of mismanagement at ArtEZ, a major arts education institution with almost 3,200 students, resulting in the resignation of the board chair and an action plan to rectify issues in governance and education quality.
Years of Mismanagement at Dutch Arts Institution ArtEZ Leads to Resignation and Action Plan
A six-month investigation by the Dutch education inspectorate revealed years of mismanagement at ArtEZ, a major arts education institution with almost 3,200 students, resulting in the resignation of the board chair and an action plan to rectify issues in governance and education quality.
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52% Bias Score
AI-Powered Drone Detection System Achieves 60% Accuracy
Vladislav Tsvenger, a master's student at Altai State University, created a neural network that identifies drones in surveillance camera footage with 60% accuracy after 5-6 hours of training using tens of thousands of images; this addresses the growing threat of drone attacks in Russia by offering a...
AI-Powered Drone Detection System Achieves 60% Accuracy
Vladislav Tsvenger, a master's student at Altai State University, created a neural network that identifies drones in surveillance camera footage with 60% accuracy after 5-6 hours of training using tens of thousands of images; this addresses the growing threat of drone attacks in Russia by offering a...
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48% Bias Score
Man City's Comeback Win Propels Them to Fourth in Premier League
Manchester City's 3-1 victory over Chelsea on Saturday propelled them to fourth place in the Premier League, extending their unbeaten run to six games after a dismal start to the season, though they remain 12 points behind leaders Liverpool.
Man City's Comeback Win Propels Them to Fourth in Premier League
Manchester City's 3-1 victory over Chelsea on Saturday propelled them to fourth place in the Premier League, extending their unbeaten run to six games after a dismal start to the season, though they remain 12 points behind leaders Liverpool.
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32% Bias Score
Chinese AI Child Companion Robot Secures Funding Amid Growing Market Demand
Shenzhen Xuanyuan Technology received tens of millions of yuan in seed funding for its AI child companion robot designed to provide enhanced emotional interaction, reflecting the growing demand for AI companionship in China's market.
Chinese AI Child Companion Robot Secures Funding Amid Growing Market Demand
Shenzhen Xuanyuan Technology received tens of millions of yuan in seed funding for its AI child companion robot designed to provide enhanced emotional interaction, reflecting the growing demand for AI companionship in China's market.
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36% Bias Score
Boogeyman Tactics: How Leaders Manipulate Followers Through Fear
Leaders use the tactic of manufacturing a "boogeyman" or enemy to control followers by exploiting the brain's fear response, suppressing rational thought, and creating a feedback loop of heightened alert and conformity; this is done through emotional manipulation, binary framing, and diversionary ta...
Boogeyman Tactics: How Leaders Manipulate Followers Through Fear
Leaders use the tactic of manufacturing a "boogeyman" or enemy to control followers by exploiting the brain's fear response, suppressing rational thought, and creating a feedback loop of heightened alert and conformity; this is done through emotional manipulation, binary framing, and diversionary ta...
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40% Bias Score
Passive Income: A Lifeline for Gen X Women's Financial Security
Passive income strategies, such as rental properties or digital products, offer Gen X women a crucial path to financial independence and security during midlife by supplementing traditional income, providing a safety net during emergencies, and facilitating wealth accumulation.
Passive Income: A Lifeline for Gen X Women's Financial Security
Passive income strategies, such as rental properties or digital products, offer Gen X women a crucial path to financial independence and security during midlife by supplementing traditional income, providing a safety net during emergencies, and facilitating wealth accumulation.
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52% Bias Score
Russia: Fake Bank Emails Spread Malware, Steal Funds
Russian citizens are receiving fraudulent emails mimicking bank notifications, falsely claiming monthly deductions for the Ukraine conflict; clicking a link within the email installs malware, resulting in financial losses and data breaches.
Russia: Fake Bank Emails Spread Malware, Steal Funds
Russian citizens are receiving fraudulent emails mimicking bank notifications, falsely claiming monthly deductions for the Ukraine conflict; clicking a link within the email installs malware, resulting in financial losses and data breaches.
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32% Bias Score
States Consider Legislation Impacting Faculty Tenure
Texas, North Dakota, and Ohio are considering legislation impacting faculty tenure; Texas's HB-1830 would ban tenure for new faculty after September 1, 2025; North Dakota's HB-1437 would ban tenure at two-year colleges after July 1, 2026; and Ohio's Senate Bill 1 could weaken tenure protections.
States Consider Legislation Impacting Faculty Tenure
Texas, North Dakota, and Ohio are considering legislation impacting faculty tenure; Texas's HB-1830 would ban tenure for new faculty after September 1, 2025; North Dakota's HB-1437 would ban tenure at two-year colleges after July 1, 2026; and Ohio's Senate Bill 1 could weaken tenure protections.
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40% Bias Score
Wall Street's Monday Moves: Take-Two Upgraded, Freddie Mac & Fannie Mae Downgraded
Monday's Wall Street action saw UBS upgrade Take-Two Interactive to "Buy," Stifel upgrade Portillo's to "Buy," and KBW downgrade Freddie Mac & Fannie Mae to "Underperform," reflecting analysts' assessments of growth potential, operational improvements, and valuations.
Wall Street's Monday Moves: Take-Two Upgraded, Freddie Mac & Fannie Mae Downgraded
Monday's Wall Street action saw UBS upgrade Take-Two Interactive to "Buy," Stifel upgrade Portillo's to "Buy," and KBW downgrade Freddie Mac & Fannie Mae to "Underperform," reflecting analysts' assessments of growth potential, operational improvements, and valuations.
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4% Bias Score
Chinese AI Child Companion Robot Secures Seed Funding Amidst Growing Market Demand
Shenzhen Xuanyuan Technology received tens of millions of yuan in seed funding for its AI child companion robot featuring emotion recognition, reflecting a growing Chinese market for AI companionship driven by unmet social needs and technological advancements.
Chinese AI Child Companion Robot Secures Seed Funding Amidst Growing Market Demand
Shenzhen Xuanyuan Technology received tens of millions of yuan in seed funding for its AI child companion robot featuring emotion recognition, reflecting a growing Chinese market for AI companionship driven by unmet social needs and technological advancements.
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48% Bias Score
2024 Tax Season: Key Changes and Deadlines
The IRS started accepting 2024 tax returns on January 27th, with an April 15th deadline; key changes include expanded free filing options, updated tax brackets, and a modified threshold for reporting digital payments exceeding $5,000.
2024 Tax Season: Key Changes and Deadlines
The IRS started accepting 2024 tax returns on January 27th, with an April 15th deadline; key changes include expanded free filing options, updated tax brackets, and a modified threshold for reporting digital payments exceeding $5,000.
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36% Bias Score
Political Satire Evolves in Response to Trump's Presidency
Political satire in the US has adapted to the presidency of Donald Trump, moving beyond simple mockery to address deeper societal issues; new approaches include highlighting argument inconsistencies, employing unstable irony, and embracing diverse perspectives beyond the traditional liberal viewpoin...
Political Satire Evolves in Response to Trump's Presidency
Political satire in the US has adapted to the presidency of Donald Trump, moving beyond simple mockery to address deeper societal issues; new approaches include highlighting argument inconsistencies, employing unstable irony, and embracing diverse perspectives beyond the traditional liberal viewpoin...
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36% Bias Score