January 2025
February 2025
Lenovo Unveils Innovative Laptops with Rollable and Near-Bezel-less Displays at CES 2025
At CES 2025, Lenovo launched the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6, a rollable-screen laptop expanding from 14 inches to 16.7 inches, and the Yoga Slim 9i, a 14-inch laptop with a 98% screen-to-body ratio and a hidden 32-megapixel webcam; both are available at high price points.
Lenovo Unveils Innovative Laptops with Rollable and Near-Bezel-less Displays at CES 2025
At CES 2025, Lenovo launched the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6, a rollable-screen laptop expanding from 14 inches to 16.7 inches, and the Yoga Slim 9i, a 14-inch laptop with a 98% screen-to-body ratio and a hidden 32-megapixel webcam; both are available at high price points.
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40% Bias Score
US Manufacturers Face Uncertainty in 2025 Amidst Reshoring, Automation, and Sustainability
The year 2025 presents continued uncertainty for US manufacturers, marked by efforts to reduce reliance on China, adapt to automation, and embrace sustainability, alongside potential disruptions from the new administration's policies, like the elimination of EV tax credits.
US Manufacturers Face Uncertainty in 2025 Amidst Reshoring, Automation, and Sustainability
The year 2025 presents continued uncertainty for US manufacturers, marked by efforts to reduce reliance on China, adapt to automation, and embrace sustainability, alongside potential disruptions from the new administration's policies, like the elimination of EV tax credits.
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32% Bias Score
House Passes "Laken Riley Act" on Migrant Detention; Senate Fate Uncertain
The House passed the "Laken Riley Act", requiring detention of undocumented migrants charged with theft or burglary, 264-159, with 48 Democrats supporting it; its Senate fate is uncertain due to the narrow Republican majority and the need for bipartisan support to overcome procedural hurdles.
House Passes "Laken Riley Act" on Migrant Detention; Senate Fate Uncertain
The House passed the "Laken Riley Act", requiring detention of undocumented migrants charged with theft or burglary, 264-159, with 48 Democrats supporting it; its Senate fate is uncertain due to the narrow Republican majority and the need for bipartisan support to overcome procedural hurdles.
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40% Bias Score
Meta Overhauls Content Moderation, Aligning with Shifting Political Landscape
Meta is ending its partnership with fact-checkers in the US, shifting to a community-based moderation system, relaxing restrictions on certain topics, and working with Donald Trump to challenge governments pressuring for more censorship; this follows years of criticism from Republicans and is seen a...
Meta Overhauls Content Moderation, Aligning with Shifting Political Landscape
Meta is ending its partnership with fact-checkers in the US, shifting to a community-based moderation system, relaxing restrictions on certain topics, and working with Donald Trump to challenge governments pressuring for more censorship; this follows years of criticism from Republicans and is seen a...
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60% Bias Score
Peter Yarrow, Folk Singer of Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies at 86
Peter Yarrow, one-third of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died Tuesday at age 86 in New York from bladder cancer; the group achieved significant success in the 1960s, combining musical talent with activism for civil rights and against war.
Peter Yarrow, Folk Singer of Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies at 86
Peter Yarrow, one-third of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died Tuesday at age 86 in New York from bladder cancer; the group achieved significant success in the 1960s, combining musical talent with activism for civil rights and against war.
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28% Bias Score
Bangladesh Investigates Treasury Minister's Family Finances
Bangladesh's anti-money laundering agency requested financial records from banks related to Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq, her family, and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, following embezzlement allegations made by a political opponent who fled the country amidst protests; Siddiq denies the cla...
Bangladesh Investigates Treasury Minister's Family Finances
Bangladesh's anti-money laundering agency requested financial records from banks related to Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq, her family, and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, following embezzlement allegations made by a political opponent who fled the country amidst protests; Siddiq denies the cla...
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40% Bias Score
Bitcoin's Rise: Impact on Businesses
Major financial institutions' embrace of Bitcoin, coupled with El Salvador's adoption as legal tender, presents businesses with a new payment method and store of value resistant to inflation, offering opportunities for growth but demanding careful risk assessment.
Bitcoin's Rise: Impact on Businesses
Major financial institutions' embrace of Bitcoin, coupled with El Salvador's adoption as legal tender, presents businesses with a new payment method and store of value resistant to inflation, offering opportunities for growth but demanding careful risk assessment.
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60% Bias Score
Undocumented Migrant Pleads Not Guilty to Murder in NYC Subway Arson
On December 22, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, a 33-year-old undocumented Guatemalan migrant, set Debrina Kawam on fire on a New York City subway, resulting in her death; he pleaded not guilty to murder charges and is being held without bail.
Undocumented Migrant Pleads Not Guilty to Murder in NYC Subway Arson
On December 22, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, a 33-year-old undocumented Guatemalan migrant, set Debrina Kawam on fire on a New York City subway, resulting in her death; he pleaded not guilty to murder charges and is being held without bail.
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44% Bias Score
Higgins Pleads Not Guilty in Gaudreau Brothers' Death Case
Sean Higgins, accused of drunk driving, pleaded not guilty to charges related to the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were killed in a car accident on August 29, 2023, in New Jersey; Higgins' blood alcohol level was above the legal limit and he faces up to 30 years in prison per aggravated...
Higgins Pleads Not Guilty in Gaudreau Brothers' Death Case
Sean Higgins, accused of drunk driving, pleaded not guilty to charges related to the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were killed in a car accident on August 29, 2023, in New Jersey; Higgins' blood alcohol level was above the legal limit and he faces up to 30 years in prison per aggravated...
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24% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Canada with Tariffs Over Border Security
President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian goods unless Canada increases border security, prompting warnings of significant economic damage and Canada's consideration of counter-tariffs, while Ontario supports increased border security.
Trump Threatens Canada with Tariffs Over Border Security
President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian goods unless Canada increases border security, prompting warnings of significant economic damage and Canada's consideration of counter-tariffs, while Ontario supports increased border security.
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44% Bias Score
Major Earthquake Kills 126 in the Tibetan Plateau
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Tibetan Plateau near Mount Everest on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people, injuring 188, and damaging over 1,000 buildings; rescue efforts are underway in freezing conditions.
Major Earthquake Kills 126 in the Tibetan Plateau
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Tibetan Plateau near Mount Everest on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people, injuring 188, and damaging over 1,000 buildings; rescue efforts are underway in freezing conditions.
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24% Bias Score
Austria's Freedom Party Wins Election, Kickl to Form Government
Herbert Kickl's Freedom Party (FPÖ) won Austria's September 2024 parliamentary elections, becoming the leading party with 28.8% of the vote; President Van der Bellen tasked Kickl with forming a new government after negotiations with centrist parties failed, despite concerns from opponents who label ...
Austria's Freedom Party Wins Election, Kickl to Form Government
Herbert Kickl's Freedom Party (FPÖ) won Austria's September 2024 parliamentary elections, becoming the leading party with 28.8% of the vote; President Van der Bellen tasked Kickl with forming a new government after negotiations with centrist parties failed, despite concerns from opponents who label ...
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48% Bias Score