January 2025
February 2025
NASA Unveils Revised Mars Sample Return Plans
NASA proposed two new strategies for a Mars sample return mission, aiming to reduce costs to $5.5 billion–$7.7 billion and return samples by 2035–2039, using either a sky crane or commercial heavy-lift lander, addressing concerns of the previous plan's $11 billion cost and 2040 return date.
NASA Unveils Revised Mars Sample Return Plans
NASA proposed two new strategies for a Mars sample return mission, aiming to reduce costs to $5.5 billion–$7.7 billion and return samples by 2035–2039, using either a sky crane or commercial heavy-lift lander, addressing concerns of the previous plan's $11 billion cost and 2040 return date.
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44% Bias Score
Weakening U.S. Alliances Increase Nuclear Proliferation Risk
The U.S.'s wavering commitment to defending its allies, coupled with rising global tensions and arms control failures, is increasing the risk of nuclear proliferation, despite past success in limiting it; concerns are rising that even limited nuclear proliferation can have devastating consequences.
Weakening U.S. Alliances Increase Nuclear Proliferation Risk
The U.S.'s wavering commitment to defending its allies, coupled with rising global tensions and arms control failures, is increasing the risk of nuclear proliferation, despite past success in limiting it; concerns are rising that even limited nuclear proliferation can have devastating consequences.
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48% Bias Score
Nvidia Expands Beyond Data Centers, Unveils New AI Initiatives at CES
At CES, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced the company's expansion beyond data centers into warehouse and city applications, showcasing new gaming GPUs with AI-enhanced graphics at lower prices and a platform for training AI in autonomous vehicles and robots; this follows Nvidia's data center market ...
Nvidia Expands Beyond Data Centers, Unveils New AI Initiatives at CES
At CES, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced the company's expansion beyond data centers into warehouse and city applications, showcasing new gaming GPUs with AI-enhanced graphics at lower prices and a platform for training AI in autonomous vehicles and robots; this follows Nvidia's data center market ...
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52% Bias Score
Carter's Remains Arrive in D.C. for State Funeral Amidst Trump's Criticism
Former President Jimmy Carter's remains were transported from Atlanta to Washington D.C. on Tuesday for a three-day state funeral, beginning with a military procession and arrival at the Capitol rotunda, where he will lie in state before a state funeral on Thursday, featuring a eulogy by President B...
Carter's Remains Arrive in D.C. for State Funeral Amidst Trump's Criticism
Former President Jimmy Carter's remains were transported from Atlanta to Washington D.C. on Tuesday for a three-day state funeral, beginning with a military procession and arrival at the Capitol rotunda, where he will lie in state before a state funeral on Thursday, featuring a eulogy by President B...
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28% Bias Score
U.S. Accuses Sudan's RSF of Genocide, Imposes Sanctions
The United States formally accused Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of genocide on January 7th, 2024, citing systematic killings and rapes in Darfur, and imposed sanctions on RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo for his role in the atrocities; the ongoing civil war has caused tens of thousands of death...
U.S. Accuses Sudan's RSF of Genocide, Imposes Sanctions
The United States formally accused Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of genocide on January 7th, 2024, citing systematic killings and rapes in Darfur, and imposed sanctions on RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo for his role in the atrocities; the ongoing civil war has caused tens of thousands of death...
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52% Bias Score
Meta to Slash Content Moderation, Aligning with Trump
Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, will dramatically reduce content moderation on its platforms, ending third-party fact-checking and aligning with incoming President Trump's stance against perceived censorship, beginning in the US; this challenges EU regulations and reflects a broader trend among Big Te...
Meta to Slash Content Moderation, Aligning with Trump
Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, will dramatically reduce content moderation on its platforms, ending third-party fact-checking and aligning with incoming President Trump's stance against perceived censorship, beginning in the US; this challenges EU regulations and reflects a broader trend among Big Te...
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60% Bias Score
Meta Eliminates Fact-Checking, Relaxes Hate Speech Policies
Meta announced sweeping changes to its content moderation policies, eliminating its US fact-checking network and relaxing restrictions on hateful conduct, allowing previously prohibited content such as misgendering and allegations of mental illness based on sexual orientation; these changes, effecti...
Meta Eliminates Fact-Checking, Relaxes Hate Speech Policies
Meta announced sweeping changes to its content moderation policies, eliminating its US fact-checking network and relaxing restrictions on hateful conduct, allowing previously prohibited content such as misgendering and allegations of mental illness based on sexual orientation; these changes, effecti...
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64% Bias Score
Musk's Controversial Political Interventions Spark Global Backlash
Elon Musk has engaged in a series of controversial statements targeting numerous world leaders and political parties, including accusations against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, endorsements of far-right parties in Germany, and criticism of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, sparking widespre...
Musk's Controversial Political Interventions Spark Global Backlash
Elon Musk has engaged in a series of controversial statements targeting numerous world leaders and political parties, including accusations against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, endorsements of far-right parties in Germany, and criticism of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, sparking widespre...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Anticipates Putin Meeting to End Ukraine War
President-elect Donald Trump plans a meeting with Vladimir Putin after his inauguration to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, hoping for a resolution within six months, while Ukraine fears reduced US aid and a potentially unfavorable peace deal.
Trump Anticipates Putin Meeting to End Ukraine War
President-elect Donald Trump plans a meeting with Vladimir Putin after his inauguration to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, hoping for a resolution within six months, while Ukraine fears reduced US aid and a potentially unfavorable peace deal.
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40% Bias Score
Biden Administration Appeals 9/11 Plea Deal
The Biden administration appealed a plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants accused in the 9/11 attacks, arguing that the agreement would prevent a public trial and the death penalty, despite initial approval by the Defense Department; the case highlights divisions among 9/11 vict...
Biden Administration Appeals 9/11 Plea Deal
The Biden administration appealed a plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants accused in the 9/11 attacks, arguing that the agreement would prevent a public trial and the death penalty, despite initial approval by the Defense Department; the case highlights divisions among 9/11 vict...
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48% Bias Score
Louisiana Redistricting Case Could Weaken Voting Rights
A federal appeals court is hearing a case challenging Louisiana's legislative maps, which a lower court ruled diluted Black voters' power, potentially setting a precedent impacting the Voting Rights Act's enforcement and minority representation nationwide.
Louisiana Redistricting Case Could Weaken Voting Rights
A federal appeals court is hearing a case challenging Louisiana's legislative maps, which a lower court ruled diluted Black voters' power, potentially setting a precedent impacting the Voting Rights Act's enforcement and minority representation nationwide.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Military Seizure of Panama Canal and Greenland
President-elect Donald Trump threatens to use military force to seize the Panama Canal and Greenland, citing national security and economic reasons, despite opposition from Panama and Denmark and challenges to his claims from experts.
Trump Threatens Military Seizure of Panama Canal and Greenland
President-elect Donald Trump threatens to use military force to seize the Panama Canal and Greenland, citing national security and economic reasons, despite opposition from Panama and Denmark and challenges to his claims from experts.
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44% Bias Score