January 2025
February 2025
Rostov Gang Faces Trial for Kidnapping, Extortion
A 43-year-old gang leader and his accomplice in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, face trial for kidnapping, assault, and extortion, holding victims captive and demanding exorbitant interest on small debts; one victim, a businessman, was held for two weeks on a balcony while the perpetrators hosted guests.
Rostov Gang Faces Trial for Kidnapping, Extortion
A 43-year-old gang leader and his accomplice in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, face trial for kidnapping, assault, and extortion, holding victims captive and demanding exorbitant interest on small debts; one victim, a businessman, was held for two weeks on a balcony while the perpetrators hosted guests.
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40% Bias Score
Russia's GigaChat MAX: A Showcase of AI's Widening Global Divide
Russia launched GigaChat MAX, an AI model scoring 80% on the MMLU math benchmark, but lags significantly behind US and Chinese counterparts in overall capabilities, highlighting the impact of sanctions and international isolation on its AI development.
Russia's GigaChat MAX: A Showcase of AI's Widening Global Divide
Russia launched GigaChat MAX, an AI model scoring 80% on the MMLU math benchmark, but lags significantly behind US and Chinese counterparts in overall capabilities, highlighting the impact of sanctions and international isolation on its AI development.
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52% Bias Score
Rising Tuition Costs Drive US Students to Seek Affordable Higher Education Options
The Chegg Global Student Survey 2025 reveals 80% of US students would prefer more online learning and 80% favor accelerated degrees if it means lower tuition costs, highlighting the financial burden of higher education in the US.
Rising Tuition Costs Drive US Students to Seek Affordable Higher Education Options
The Chegg Global Student Survey 2025 reveals 80% of US students would prefer more online learning and 80% favor accelerated degrees if it means lower tuition costs, highlighting the financial burden of higher education in the US.
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36% Bias Score
Increased Storm Clustering Risk for UK in February and March
Following record-breaking winds from Storm Eowyn (100mph in Scotland, 114mph in Ireland), the UK faces an increased risk of storm clustering in February and March due to a Met Office forecast indicating a greater chance of stormy weather than average; this is when several storms arrive over a short ...
Increased Storm Clustering Risk for UK in February and March
Following record-breaking winds from Storm Eowyn (100mph in Scotland, 114mph in Ireland), the UK faces an increased risk of storm clustering in February and March due to a Met Office forecast indicating a greater chance of stormy weather than average; this is when several storms arrive over a short ...
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40% Bias Score
Texas Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Bolster ICE-Local Law Enforcement Cooperation
Texas Representative Michael Cloud introduced the "287(g) Program Protection Act", requiring the Department of Homeland Security to process applications for collaboration between ICE and local law enforcement within 90 days, potentially leading to increased deportations of undocumented immigrants. T...
Texas Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Bolster ICE-Local Law Enforcement Cooperation
Texas Representative Michael Cloud introduced the "287(g) Program Protection Act", requiring the Department of Homeland Security to process applications for collaboration between ICE and local law enforcement within 90 days, potentially leading to increased deportations of undocumented immigrants. T...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Administration's Immigration Crackdown Targets Violent Criminals in Chicago
Chicago ICE director Sam Olson stated that the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies are targeting individuals with violent criminal histories, resulting in increased collaboration between various federal agencies and a reported upcoming expansion to New York City; over 1,200 illeg...
Trump Administration's Immigration Crackdown Targets Violent Criminals in Chicago
Chicago ICE director Sam Olson stated that the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies are targeting individuals with violent criminal histories, resulting in increased collaboration between various federal agencies and a reported upcoming expansion to New York City; over 1,200 illeg...
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60% Bias Score
Nvidia Rebounds, Boeing Disappoints in Premarket Trading
Premarket trading showed Nvidia's stock rising 3% after a prior 17% fall, while Boeing's stock fell slightly after missing fourth-quarter estimates, reporting an adjusted loss of $5.90 per share versus an expected $3.00 and revenue of $15.24 billion versus an expected $16.21 billion; other companies...
Nvidia Rebounds, Boeing Disappoints in Premarket Trading
Premarket trading showed Nvidia's stock rising 3% after a prior 17% fall, while Boeing's stock fell slightly after missing fourth-quarter estimates, reporting an adjusted loss of $5.90 per share versus an expected $3.00 and revenue of $15.24 billion versus an expected $16.21 billion; other companies...
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44% Bias Score
UK Investigates Coca-Cola Chlorate Contamination
The UK Food Standards Agency is investigating Coca-Cola products after a recall across Europe due to high chlorate levels; five affected products were sold in the UK, prompting the investigation.
UK Investigates Coca-Cola Chlorate Contamination
The UK Food Standards Agency is investigating Coca-Cola products after a recall across Europe due to high chlorate levels; five affected products were sold in the UK, prompting the investigation.
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20% Bias Score
Early-Year Financial Planning for Stock Compensation
Financial advisors recommend early-year planning for stock options, RSUs, ESPPs, and ISOs to optimize tax strategies, considering potential job changes and the implications of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act; proactive planning helps minimize tax burdens and maximize returns.
Early-Year Financial Planning for Stock Compensation
Financial advisors recommend early-year planning for stock options, RSUs, ESPPs, and ISOs to optimize tax strategies, considering potential job changes and the implications of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act; proactive planning helps minimize tax burdens and maximize returns.
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32% Bias Score
UK Parliament Debates Assisted Dying Bill: Doctors' Opt-Out and Information Service Proposed
The UK Parliament is debating the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, allowing assisted dying for patients with a six-month prognosis; doctors can opt out, and an information service will provide details on assisted dying and palliative care options.
UK Parliament Debates Assisted Dying Bill: Doctors' Opt-Out and Information Service Proposed
The UK Parliament is debating the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, allowing assisted dying for patients with a six-month prognosis; doctors can opt out, and an information service will provide details on assisted dying and palliative care options.
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36% Bias Score
NYC Subway Attack Leaves Man with Severe Injuries
On New Year's Eve, 45-year-old Joe Lynskey was violently pushed onto the subway tracks at Manhattan's 18th Street station by Kamel Hawkins, resulting in severe injuries including a fractured skull, four broken ribs, and a ruptured spleen; Hawkins faces attempted murder charges.
NYC Subway Attack Leaves Man with Severe Injuries
On New Year's Eve, 45-year-old Joe Lynskey was violently pushed onto the subway tracks at Manhattan's 18th Street station by Kamel Hawkins, resulting in severe injuries including a fractured skull, four broken ribs, and a ruptured spleen; Hawkins faces attempted murder charges.
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36% Bias Score
Woman Jailed for £10,000 Elderly Card Scam
Lisa Mary Macardle, 39, from Aylesbury, was jailed for two and a half years after defrauding four elderly victims (aged 91, 96, and 98) in Dorset, Hampshire, and Northamptonshire out of over £10,000 by pretending to be from their banks and collecting their cards to make purchases primarily at Apple ...
Woman Jailed for £10,000 Elderly Card Scam
Lisa Mary Macardle, 39, from Aylesbury, was jailed for two and a half years after defrauding four elderly victims (aged 91, 96, and 98) in Dorset, Hampshire, and Northamptonshire out of over £10,000 by pretending to be from their banks and collecting their cards to make purchases primarily at Apple ...
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36% Bias Score