February 2025
March 2025
Federal Appeals Court Blocks Key Features of Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
A federal appeals court issued a preliminary injunction blocking key features of the SAVE student loan repayment plan, potentially impacting millions of borrowers and raising questions about loan forgiveness under ICR and PAYE plans. The ruling stems from a lawsuit challenging the Biden administrati...
Federal Appeals Court Blocks Key Features of Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
A federal appeals court issued a preliminary injunction blocking key features of the SAVE student loan repayment plan, potentially impacting millions of borrowers and raising questions about loan forgiveness under ICR and PAYE plans. The ruling stems from a lawsuit challenging the Biden administrati...
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36% Bias Score
Musk's $5,000 DOGE Dividend: Potential Economic Impact and Inflation Concerns
Elon Musk's proposed $5,000 "DOGE Dividend" check, supported by President Trump, would surpass average tax refunds and previous stimulus payments, potentially boosting household finances and economic activity, but also raising inflation concerns.
Musk's $5,000 DOGE Dividend: Potential Economic Impact and Inflation Concerns
Elon Musk's proposed $5,000 "DOGE Dividend" check, supported by President Trump, would surpass average tax refunds and previous stimulus payments, potentially boosting household finances and economic activity, but also raising inflation concerns.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Weakness: A 'Weak Strongman' Eroding US Power
Timothy Snyder's Substack post analyzes Donald Trump as a "weak strongman" who, through the destruction of US institutions and susceptibility to foreign powers like Russia, weakens America domestically and internationally, while Elon Musk's actions further exacerbate this decline.
Trump's Weakness: A 'Weak Strongman' Eroding US Power
Timothy Snyder's Substack post analyzes Donald Trump as a "weak strongman" who, through the destruction of US institutions and susceptibility to foreign powers like Russia, weakens America domestically and internationally, while Elon Musk's actions further exacerbate this decline.
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52% Bias Score
EU Seeks to Avert Trade War with US Amid Tariff Concerns
EU Vice President Sefcovic met with US officials in Washington to discuss trade concerns, emphasizing the need to avoid a trade war that would harm both blocs and global commerce, despite a US goods trade deficit with the EU.
EU Seeks to Avert Trade War with US Amid Tariff Concerns
EU Vice President Sefcovic met with US officials in Washington to discuss trade concerns, emphasizing the need to avoid a trade war that would harm both blocs and global commerce, despite a US goods trade deficit with the EU.
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52% Bias Score
LGBTQ+ Identification in the U.S. Reaches 9.3%
A new Gallup poll shows 9.3% of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ+, a significant increase since Gallup's first measurement, reflecting growing societal acceptance and legal protections, though recent executive orders targeting transgender rights highlight ongoing challenges.
LGBTQ+ Identification in the U.S. Reaches 9.3%
A new Gallup poll shows 9.3% of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ+, a significant increase since Gallup's first measurement, reflecting growing societal acceptance and legal protections, though recent executive orders targeting transgender rights highlight ongoing challenges.
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32% Bias Score
Tomb of King Thutmose II Discovered in Egypt
A joint Egyptian-British team discovered the tomb of King Thutmose II near the Valley of the Kings, the first royal tomb found since 1922; the discovery includes unique funerary furniture and artifacts, offering new insights into the reign of Thutmose II.
Tomb of King Thutmose II Discovered in Egypt
A joint Egyptian-British team discovered the tomb of King Thutmose II near the Valley of the Kings, the first royal tomb found since 1922; the discovery includes unique funerary furniture and artifacts, offering new insights into the reign of Thutmose II.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Second Term Begins Amidst Deep Political Divisions
President Trump's second term began with executive orders shrinking the federal bureaucracy, facing mixed public reaction; a Washington Post-Ipsos poll shows 57% believe he overstepped his authority, while support for his policies is at 43%, revealing deep partisan divisions.
Trump's Second Term Begins Amidst Deep Political Divisions
President Trump's second term began with executive orders shrinking the federal bureaucracy, facing mixed public reaction; a Washington Post-Ipsos poll shows 57% believe he overstepped his authority, while support for his policies is at 43%, revealing deep partisan divisions.
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32% Bias Score
Kellogg's Kyiv Visit Highlights US-Ukraine Tensions Amid Peace Efforts
US special envoy Keith Kellogg visited Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and other officials, focusing on peace efforts amid rising tensions between the Trump administration and Zelenskyy, resulting in the cancellation of a joint press conference and Kellogg's exclusion from recent S...
Kellogg's Kyiv Visit Highlights US-Ukraine Tensions Amid Peace Efforts
US special envoy Keith Kellogg visited Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and other officials, focusing on peace efforts amid rising tensions between the Trump administration and Zelenskyy, resulting in the cancellation of a joint press conference and Kellogg's exclusion from recent S...
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40% Bias Score
Turkey Proposes Climate Law with 2053 Net-Zero Emission Target
Turkey's ruling AKP party submitted a draft Climate Law to parliament, aiming for 2053 net-zero emissions and green growth, including a Turkish Green Taxonomy for sustainable investments and an emissions trading system.
Turkey Proposes Climate Law with 2053 Net-Zero Emission Target
Turkey's ruling AKP party submitted a draft Climate Law to parliament, aiming for 2053 net-zero emissions and green growth, including a Turkish Green Taxonomy for sustainable investments and an emissions trading system.
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52% Bias Score
Global Suicide Rates Fall 40%, but Regional Disparities Persist
A new study in The Lancet Public Health reveals a nearly 40% global decrease in age-standardized suicide mortality rates from 1990 to 2021, yet four regions showed increases, with Central Latin America experiencing the most significant rise (39%), while the gender difference remains stark: men are m...
Global Suicide Rates Fall 40%, but Regional Disparities Persist
A new study in The Lancet Public Health reveals a nearly 40% global decrease in age-standardized suicide mortality rates from 1990 to 2021, yet four regions showed increases, with Central Latin America experiencing the most significant rise (39%), while the gender difference remains stark: men are m...
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40% Bias Score
Walmart's Record Revenue Amidst Cautious Outlook
Walmart reported record revenue of $680.985 billion in fiscal year 2023, exceeding the previous year's $648.125 billion, driven by low prices amid inflation and e-commerce growth; however, Q4 growth slowed, and the company issued a cautious outlook for the coming year.
Walmart's Record Revenue Amidst Cautious Outlook
Walmart reported record revenue of $680.985 billion in fiscal year 2023, exceeding the previous year's $648.125 billion, driven by low prices amid inflation and e-commerce growth; however, Q4 growth slowed, and the company issued a cautious outlook for the coming year.
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44% Bias Score
McConnell Announces Retirement from Senate
Longtime Republican Senator Mitch McConnell announced his retirement from the Senate on Thursday, ending his 36-year career and leaving a lasting impact on American politics, particularly concerning the judiciary.
McConnell Announces Retirement from Senate
Longtime Republican Senator Mitch McConnell announced his retirement from the Senate on Thursday, ending his 36-year career and leaving a lasting impact on American politics, particularly concerning the judiciary.
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24% Bias Score