March 2025
April 2025
Bitcoin: A Decentralized Digital Currency
Bitcoin, a digital currency created in 2008, operates on a decentralized, public blockchain, with new bitcoins created through energy-intensive 'mining' that is limited to approximately 21 million total coins.
Bitcoin: A Decentralized Digital Currency
Bitcoin, a digital currency created in 2008, operates on a decentralized, public blockchain, with new bitcoins created through energy-intensive 'mining' that is limited to approximately 21 million total coins.
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28% Bias Score
Liverpool Officials Charged in Bribery and Misconduct Scandal
Twelve individuals, including former Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson and his son, face bribery and misconduct charges related to Liverpool City Council contracts awarded between 2010 and 2020, following a police investigation (Operation Aloft) that revealed widespread corruption.
Liverpool Officials Charged in Bribery and Misconduct Scandal
Twelve individuals, including former Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson and his son, face bribery and misconduct charges related to Liverpool City Council contracts awarded between 2010 and 2020, following a police investigation (Operation Aloft) that revealed widespread corruption.
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52% Bias Score
UKHSA Responds to Lassa Fever Case Following Travel from Nigeria
A person diagnosed with Lassa fever in Nigeria after traveling to England in late February has prompted UKHSA to trace contacts; the risk to the public is considered low.
UKHSA Responds to Lassa Fever Case Following Travel from Nigeria
A person diagnosed with Lassa fever in Nigeria after traveling to England in late February has prompted UKHSA to trace contacts; the risk to the public is considered low.
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36% Bias Score
Harris Weighs California Gubernatorial Bid
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is considering a run for California Governor in 2026, aiming to make a decision by summer, a move that could impact her 2028 presidential ambitions and the upcoming California gubernatorial race.
Harris Weighs California Gubernatorial Bid
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is considering a run for California Governor in 2026, aiming to make a decision by summer, a move that could impact her 2028 presidential ambitions and the upcoming California gubernatorial race.
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60% Bias Score
Citigroup Cancels Diversity Policies, Raising Concerns About Corporate Hypocrisy
Citigroup canceled its diversity and inclusion policies in 2025, raising concerns about the authenticity of past commitments and the potential hypocrisy of corporate social responsibility initiatives, prompting questions about the sincerity of similar corporate policies.
Citigroup Cancels Diversity Policies, Raising Concerns About Corporate Hypocrisy
Citigroup canceled its diversity and inclusion policies in 2025, raising concerns about the authenticity of past commitments and the potential hypocrisy of corporate social responsibility initiatives, prompting questions about the sincerity of similar corporate policies.
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52% Bias Score
One Thing at a Time" Remains Billboard Chart Topper After Two Years
Morgan Wallen's "One Thing at a Time" album has spent two years on the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums charts, remaining at No. 1 on the latter and No. 9 on the former, showcasing sustained popularity and defying typical album lifecycles.
One Thing at a Time" Remains Billboard Chart Topper After Two Years
Morgan Wallen's "One Thing at a Time" album has spent two years on the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums charts, remaining at No. 1 on the latter and No. 9 on the former, showcasing sustained popularity and defying typical album lifecycles.
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48% Bias Score
Intuitive Machines' Second Lunar Mission Fails
Intuitive Machines' second lunar lander, Athena, landed 250 meters off target in a crater, failing to recharge due to its tilted position, marking the second consecutive failed lunar mission for the private company after the Odysseus mission in February 2024.
Intuitive Machines' Second Lunar Mission Fails
Intuitive Machines' second lunar lander, Athena, landed 250 meters off target in a crater, failing to recharge due to its tilted position, marking the second consecutive failed lunar mission for the private company after the Odysseus mission in February 2024.
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44% Bias Score
South Korea's Birthrate Rises, But Challenges Remain
South Korea reported a 3.6% rise in births in 2024 to 238,300, reversing a near-decade-long decline, despite the total fertility rate remaining below 1.0; this increase is linked to a 14.9% rise in marriages and government policies, but analysts predict a likely return to decline.
South Korea's Birthrate Rises, But Challenges Remain
South Korea reported a 3.6% rise in births in 2024 to 238,300, reversing a near-decade-long decline, despite the total fertility rate remaining below 1.0; this increase is linked to a 14.9% rise in marriages and government policies, but analysts predict a likely return to decline.
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48% Bias Score
Recall of Japanese Pickles Due to Botulism Risk
Choshiya Honten Ltd. recalled six varieties of pre-cut Japanese pickles sold in California due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination; the lack of a 'Keep Refrigerated' label on the packaging increased the risk of botulism.
Recall of Japanese Pickles Due to Botulism Risk
Choshiya Honten Ltd. recalled six varieties of pre-cut Japanese pickles sold in California due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination; the lack of a 'Keep Refrigerated' label on the packaging increased the risk of botulism.
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24% Bias Score
Italian Nun Sentenced for Child Abuse
An elderly nun in Oristano, Italy, was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for mistreating five preschool children between 2017 and 2019, based on parental reports, video evidence, and children's testimonies in protected hearings.
Italian Nun Sentenced for Child Abuse
An elderly nun in Oristano, Italy, was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for mistreating five preschool children between 2017 and 2019, based on parental reports, video evidence, and children's testimonies in protected hearings.
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40% Bias Score
Berco Announces 247 Job Cuts Amidst Economic Headwinds
Berco, an Italian manufacturing company, announced 247 job cuts in February due to decreased revenue (50% compared to two years prior) caused by the pandemic, energy crises, the war in Ukraine, and US-China trade tensions; the CEO stated a plan to keep the factory open for 100 more years despite the...
Berco Announces 247 Job Cuts Amidst Economic Headwinds
Berco, an Italian manufacturing company, announced 247 job cuts in February due to decreased revenue (50% compared to two years prior) caused by the pandemic, energy crises, the war in Ukraine, and US-China trade tensions; the CEO stated a plan to keep the factory open for 100 more years despite the...
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48% Bias Score
Mega Backdoor Roth: Maximizing Tax-Free Retirement Savings
The mega backdoor Roth strategy, allowing after-tax 401(k) contributions up to $70,000 (under 50 in 2025) rolled into a Roth IRA, significantly boosts retirement savings for high earners beyond standard Roth 401(k) limits, potentially accumulating millions tax-free.
Mega Backdoor Roth: Maximizing Tax-Free Retirement Savings
The mega backdoor Roth strategy, allowing after-tax 401(k) contributions up to $70,000 (under 50 in 2025) rolled into a Roth IRA, significantly boosts retirement savings for high earners beyond standard Roth 401(k) limits, potentially accumulating millions tax-free.
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60% Bias Score