January 2025
February 2025
Agnes Keleti, Oldest Living Olympic Medalist, Dies at 103
Agnes Keleti, the oldest living Olympic medal winner and Holocaust survivor, died at 103 in Budapest on Thursday after a battle with pneumonia; she won 10 Olympic medals in gymnastics, including five golds, for Hungary in the 1952 and 1956 games.
Agnes Keleti, Oldest Living Olympic Medalist, Dies at 103
Agnes Keleti, the oldest living Olympic medal winner and Holocaust survivor, died at 103 in Budapest on Thursday after a battle with pneumonia; she won 10 Olympic medals in gymnastics, including five golds, for Hungary in the 1952 and 1956 games.
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20% Bias Score
Former Houthi Spokesperson Advocates for Arab-Jewish Reconciliation
Ali Al Bukhaiti, a former Houthi spokesperson, shares his journey from religious belief to atheism and his criticism of the Houthis, highlighting his unique perspective on Yemeni society and advocating for peace and reconciliation between Arabs and Jews.
Former Houthi Spokesperson Advocates for Arab-Jewish Reconciliation
Ali Al Bukhaiti, a former Houthi spokesperson, shares his journey from religious belief to atheism and his criticism of the Houthis, highlighting his unique perspective on Yemeni society and advocating for peace and reconciliation between Arabs and Jews.
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40% Bias Score
Gen Z and Millennial Entrepreneurs Lead Tech-Driven Business Growth
Amex's Trendex survey highlights Millennial and Gen Z entrepreneurs' significant investment in digital solutions, social media for brand building, and AI for growth, contrasting with older generations; their 2025 goals focus on expansion and new product launches.
Gen Z and Millennial Entrepreneurs Lead Tech-Driven Business Growth
Amex's Trendex survey highlights Millennial and Gen Z entrepreneurs' significant investment in digital solutions, social media for brand building, and AI for growth, contrasting with older generations; their 2025 goals focus on expansion and new product launches.
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48% Bias Score
German Study Reveals Lasting Negative Impacts of COVID-19 Restrictions on Children's Health
A German study reveals lasting negative effects of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on children and adolescents' mental and physical health, including increased anxiety, depression, reduced physical activity, and developmental delays, particularly impacting those aged 10-14 during lockdowns.
German Study Reveals Lasting Negative Impacts of COVID-19 Restrictions on Children's Health
A German study reveals lasting negative effects of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on children and adolescents' mental and physical health, including increased anxiety, depression, reduced physical activity, and developmental delays, particularly impacting those aged 10-14 during lockdowns.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit: EU Seeks Alternative Energy Routes
Ukraine's termination of a gas transit agreement with Russia halts a major supply route to Europe, prompting reliance on alternative pipelines and LNG imports, though immediate shortages are not anticipated; the EU is prioritizing diversification strategies.
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit: EU Seeks Alternative Energy Routes
Ukraine's termination of a gas transit agreement with Russia halts a major supply route to Europe, prompting reliance on alternative pipelines and LNG imports, though immediate shortages are not anticipated; the EU is prioritizing diversification strategies.
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32% Bias Score
Roberts Condemns Disregard for Court Rulings Amidst Incoming Trump Administration
Chief Justice John Roberts warned against ignoring federal court rulings in his year-end report, citing "dangerous suggestions" from officials across the political spectrum, particularly as President-elect Trump, who has criticized the judiciary, prepares to take office.
Roberts Condemns Disregard for Court Rulings Amidst Incoming Trump Administration
Chief Justice John Roberts warned against ignoring federal court rulings in his year-end report, citing "dangerous suggestions" from officials across the political spectrum, particularly as President-elect Trump, who has criticized the judiciary, prepares to take office.
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48% Bias Score
Antisemitic Attacks in Munich on New Year's Eve
In Munich, Germany, on New Year's Eve, approximately 60 people attacked police responding to reports of Israel flag burning, shouting "Free Palestine!" and "Allahu akbar!" while assaulting officers; other antisemitic incidents occurred that night as well.
Antisemitic Attacks in Munich on New Year's Eve
In Munich, Germany, on New Year's Eve, approximately 60 people attacked police responding to reports of Israel flag burning, shouting "Free Palestine!" and "Allahu akbar!" while assaulting officers; other antisemitic incidents occurred that night as well.
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60% Bias Score
AI Influencer Aitana Earns $15,000 Monthly on Instagram
The Barcelona-based agency, The Clueless, created Aitana, an AI influencer with 342,000 Instagram followers, generating up to $15,000 monthly from brand deals, raising questions about authenticity in social media.
AI Influencer Aitana Earns $15,000 Monthly on Instagram
The Barcelona-based agency, The Clueless, created Aitana, an AI influencer with 342,000 Instagram followers, generating up to $15,000 monthly from brand deals, raising questions about authenticity in social media.
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48% Bias Score
Record Number of Activist Shareholder Campaigns in 2024
In 2024, a record 160 investors launched 243 activist campaigns globally, resulting in 27 CEO replacements and high returns for some, marking a shift towards operational improvements and signaling continued growth in 2025.
Record Number of Activist Shareholder Campaigns in 2024
In 2024, a record 160 investors launched 243 activist campaigns globally, resulting in 27 CEO replacements and high returns for some, marking a shift towards operational improvements and signaling continued growth in 2025.
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44% Bias Score
Cable TV Viewership Plummets: Media Giants Take Billions in Write-Downs
In 2024, only three cable networks averaged over one million primetime viewers, down from 19 in 2014, due to cord-cutting and streaming's rise; Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global announced $15 billion in write-downs, reflecting cable's declining value.
Cable TV Viewership Plummets: Media Giants Take Billions in Write-Downs
In 2024, only three cable networks averaged over one million primetime viewers, down from 19 in 2014, due to cord-cutting and streaming's rise; Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global announced $15 billion in write-downs, reflecting cable's declining value.
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36% Bias Score
Rep. Barbara Lee Concludes Storied Career, Leaving Legacy of Courage and Advocacy
Rep. Barbara Lee, a California Democrat, concluded her congressional career after a 2001 vote against the authorization for the use of military force and a lifetime of advocating for social justice and increased representation of Black women in politics, receiving widespread recognition for her cour...
Rep. Barbara Lee Concludes Storied Career, Leaving Legacy of Courage and Advocacy
Rep. Barbara Lee, a California Democrat, concluded her congressional career after a 2001 vote against the authorization for the use of military force and a lifetime of advocating for social justice and increased representation of Black women in politics, receiving widespread recognition for her cour...
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28% Bias Score
DEM Party Delegation Meets Turkish Officials Following Öcalan Meeting
A DEM Party delegation, including former co-chair Pervin Buldan and former Mardin mayor Ahmet Türk, met with Turkish parliamentary speaker Numan Kurtulmuş and MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli on December 29th, following a meeting with imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan on December 28th, to discuss Öcala...
DEM Party Delegation Meets Turkish Officials Following Öcalan Meeting
A DEM Party delegation, including former co-chair Pervin Buldan and former Mardin mayor Ahmet Türk, met with Turkish parliamentary speaker Numan Kurtulmuş and MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli on December 29th, following a meeting with imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan on December 28th, to discuss Öcala...
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44% Bias Score