January 2025
February 2025
7.1 Magnitude Earthquake in Tibet Kills 126
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in Shigatse, Tibet, on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people, injuring 130, and causing widespread building collapses due to poor construction; rescue and medical personnel have been deployed.
7.1 Magnitude Earthquake in Tibet Kills 126
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in Shigatse, Tibet, on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people, injuring 130, and causing widespread building collapses due to poor construction; rescue and medical personnel have been deployed.
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24% Bias Score
TaskRabbit and the Shift Towards Self-Employment in the Housekeeping Industry
TaskRabbit's entry into US metropolitan areas resulted in a 7.1% decrease in the overall housekeeping workforce, with middle managers experiencing the largest decline (24.7%), but also a 2.9% decrease in unemployment and a 6.9% increase in self-employment, leading to a 3.9% rise in small housekeepin...
TaskRabbit and the Shift Towards Self-Employment in the Housekeeping Industry
TaskRabbit's entry into US metropolitan areas resulted in a 7.1% decrease in the overall housekeeping workforce, with middle managers experiencing the largest decline (24.7%), but also a 2.9% decrease in unemployment and a 6.9% increase in self-employment, leading to a 3.9% rise in small housekeepin...
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32% Bias Score
German Study: Lasting Negative Impacts of COVID-19 Restrictions on Children's Health
A German study reveals lasting negative impacts of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on children's mental and physical health, showing increased anxiety, depression, and reduced physical activity, with significant consequences for specific age groups and a need for systemic changes to address these iss...
German Study: Lasting Negative Impacts of COVID-19 Restrictions on Children's Health
A German study reveals lasting negative impacts of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on children's mental and physical health, showing increased anxiety, depression, and reduced physical activity, with significant consequences for specific age groups and a need for systemic changes to address these iss...
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44% Bias Score
Two-Tier Test Cricket Proposed: Concerns Raised Over Equity
Discussions are underway to create a two-division Test cricket system, driven by the record-breaking success of the Border-Gavaskar series in Australia; however, concerns exist regarding potential marginalization of smaller nations and inequitable revenue distribution.
Two-Tier Test Cricket Proposed: Concerns Raised Over Equity
Discussions are underway to create a two-division Test cricket system, driven by the record-breaking success of the Border-Gavaskar series in Australia; however, concerns exist regarding potential marginalization of smaller nations and inequitable revenue distribution.
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60% Bias Score
Israeli Hostage Recounts 55 Days of Captivity in Gaza
Sapir Cohen, an Israeli woman, details her 55-day captivity in Gaza after being kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7th during a rocket attack, recounting harrowing experiences and her interactions with other hostages.
Israeli Hostage Recounts 55 Days of Captivity in Gaza
Sapir Cohen, an Israeli woman, details her 55-day captivity in Gaza after being kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7th during a rocket attack, recounting harrowing experiences and her interactions with other hostages.
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40% Bias Score
Macron's Controversial Remarks on French Military Intervention in Africa Spark Outrage
French President Emmanuel Macron's assertion that African nations owe their sovereignty to French military intervention sparked outrage in Chad and Senegal, who rejected his claims and cited their independent decisions to end defense cooperation with France amidst growing anti-French sentiment and i...
Macron's Controversial Remarks on French Military Intervention in Africa Spark Outrage
French President Emmanuel Macron's assertion that African nations owe their sovereignty to French military intervention sparked outrage in Chad and Senegal, who rejected his claims and cited their independent decisions to end defense cooperation with France amidst growing anti-French sentiment and i...
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48% Bias Score
Honda's 0 Series EVs: A Strategic Shift Towards Independent BEV Development
In 2024, Honda sold 33,017 Prologue EVs, exceeding GM's Equinox EV sales; this success reflects Honda's strategic shift from hydrogen fuel cells to independent BEV development using its new 0 Series platform, featuring a Renesas-based SoC and Asimo OS.
Honda's 0 Series EVs: A Strategic Shift Towards Independent BEV Development
In 2024, Honda sold 33,017 Prologue EVs, exceeding GM's Equinox EV sales; this success reflects Honda's strategic shift from hydrogen fuel cells to independent BEV development using its new 0 Series platform, featuring a Renesas-based SoC and Asimo OS.
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24% Bias Score
Barr's Resignation Shifts US Bank Regulation Toward Industry-Friendly Approach
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr resigned on Monday, creating an opening for a more industry-friendly successor and potentially weakening upcoming bank regulations under the Trump administration, impacting capital requirements and influencing share buybacks.
Barr's Resignation Shifts US Bank Regulation Toward Industry-Friendly Approach
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr resigned on Monday, creating an opening for a more industry-friendly successor and potentially weakening upcoming bank regulations under the Trump administration, impacting capital requirements and influencing share buybacks.
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48% Bias Score
May Mobility Expands Autonomous Transit Fleet to Challenge Waymo
May Mobility announced at CES 2025 a partnership with Tecnobus to add autonomous, electric minibuses seating up to 30 passengers to its fleet, aiming to compete with Waymo and launch the service in 2026 without human backup drivers, based on its successful driverless operations in Arizona and Michig...
May Mobility Expands Autonomous Transit Fleet to Challenge Waymo
May Mobility announced at CES 2025 a partnership with Tecnobus to add autonomous, electric minibuses seating up to 30 passengers to its fleet, aiming to compete with Waymo and launch the service in 2026 without human backup drivers, based on its successful driverless operations in Arizona and Michig...
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44% Bias Score
Neustark: Carbon-Negative Concrete from Waste CO2
Neustark, founded in 2019, uses reactors at concrete recycling plants to infuse crushed concrete with captured CO2 from waste facilities, creating a carbon-negative building material; the process mineralizes CO2 into calcium carbonate, permanently storing it, and generating carbon credits.
Neustark: Carbon-Negative Concrete from Waste CO2
Neustark, founded in 2019, uses reactors at concrete recycling plants to infuse crushed concrete with captured CO2 from waste facilities, creating a carbon-negative building material; the process mineralizes CO2 into calcium carbonate, permanently storing it, and generating carbon credits.
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48% Bias Score
Boundary-Setters Reshape Workplace Culture
The rise of "boundary-setters," employees who prioritize well-being by setting work limits, is reshaping workplace culture, impacting productivity, employee retention, and organizational success; studies show that 44% of employees experience burnout.
Boundary-Setters Reshape Workplace Culture
The rise of "boundary-setters," employees who prioritize well-being by setting work limits, is reshaping workplace culture, impacting productivity, employee retention, and organizational success; studies show that 44% of employees experience burnout.
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28% Bias Score
Online Holiday Sales Surge 8.7% to $241.4 Billion
Online holiday sales surged 8.7% to $241.4 billion, driven by deep discounts and the rise of AI-powered shopping assistants; Adobe Analytics data shows a 1% price drop boosted demand by 1%, adding $2.25 billion in spending.
Online Holiday Sales Surge 8.7% to $241.4 Billion
Online holiday sales surged 8.7% to $241.4 billion, driven by deep discounts and the rise of AI-powered shopping assistants; Adobe Analytics data shows a 1% price drop boosted demand by 1%, adding $2.25 billion in spending.
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40% Bias Score