January 2025
February 2025
Virginia Democrats Maintain Legislative Control After Special Election Wins
In Virginia's special legislative elections, Democrats secured victories in two Loudoun County districts, maintaining narrow majorities in both the state Senate (21-19) and House of Delegates (51-49), despite a recent winter storm and the state's Republican governor, Glenn Youngkin.
Virginia Democrats Maintain Legislative Control After Special Election Wins
In Virginia's special legislative elections, Democrats secured victories in two Loudoun County districts, maintaining narrow majorities in both the state Senate (21-19) and House of Delegates (51-49), despite a recent winter storm and the state's Republican governor, Glenn Youngkin.
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44% Bias Score
Gauff Emerges as Top Contender for Australian Open
Following her United Cup singles title win against Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff is considered an equal favorite with Aryna Sabalenka to win the Australian Open, according to ESPN analyst Rennae Stubbs, due to her improved form under new coach Matt Daly and recent victories.
Gauff Emerges as Top Contender for Australian Open
Following her United Cup singles title win against Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff is considered an equal favorite with Aryna Sabalenka to win the Australian Open, according to ESPN analyst Rennae Stubbs, due to her improved form under new coach Matt Daly and recent victories.
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40% Bias Score
Inflation Concerns Trigger Market Selloff as ISM Services Index Jumps
Tuesday's ISM purchasing managers' services index showed a 6.2-point jump in its price component to 64.4, exceeding expectations, triggering a stock market selloff, increasing Treasury yields, and reducing anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2025.
Inflation Concerns Trigger Market Selloff as ISM Services Index Jumps
Tuesday's ISM purchasing managers' services index showed a 6.2-point jump in its price component to 64.4, exceeding expectations, triggering a stock market selloff, increasing Treasury yields, and reducing anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2025.
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48% Bias Score
Biden Pardons Son Hunter, Reversing Prior Pledge
President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for federal tax and gun charges, reversing a prior pledge not to do so, citing Hunter's tax payments, recovery from addiction, and a perceived double standard in the gun charge prosecution; the decision sparked widespread criticism.
Biden Pardons Son Hunter, Reversing Prior Pledge
President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for federal tax and gun charges, reversing a prior pledge not to do so, citing Hunter's tax payments, recovery from addiction, and a perceived double standard in the gun charge prosecution; the decision sparked widespread criticism.
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56% Bias Score
BEC Scam Highlights Email Security Vulnerabilities
Teresa W. almost lost thousands of dollars in a BEC scam where hackers accessed her email, created an Outlook rule to forward fraudulent emails to her banker, and impersonated her to initiate a wire transfer; her banker's vigilance prevented the loss.
BEC Scam Highlights Email Security Vulnerabilities
Teresa W. almost lost thousands of dollars in a BEC scam where hackers accessed her email, created an Outlook rule to forward fraudulent emails to her banker, and impersonated her to initiate a wire transfer; her banker's vigilance prevented the loss.
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44% Bias Score
Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes with Toxic Semen Show Promise in Combating Tropical Diseases
Australian scientists are developing a "toxic male technique" using genetically engineered mosquitoes with venomous semen to control the spread of malaria and dengue fever; initial trials on fruit flies showed promising results, with further trials planned for mosquitoes.
Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes with Toxic Semen Show Promise in Combating Tropical Diseases
Australian scientists are developing a "toxic male technique" using genetically engineered mosquitoes with venomous semen to control the spread of malaria and dengue fever; initial trials on fruit flies showed promising results, with further trials planned for mosquitoes.
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48% Bias Score
China's Foreign Minister Begins 35th Consecutive Annual Trip to Africa
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's January 6th visit to Africa, the 35th consecutive year he initiated his international travels on the continent, aims to strengthen the "all-weather China-Africa community", with stops in Namibia, Congo, Chad, and Nigeria, showcasing the robust and growing China-Afr...
China's Foreign Minister Begins 35th Consecutive Annual Trip to Africa
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's January 6th visit to Africa, the 35th consecutive year he initiated his international travels on the continent, aims to strengthen the "all-weather China-Africa community", with stops in Namibia, Congo, Chad, and Nigeria, showcasing the robust and growing China-Afr...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Greenland Ambitions Gain Traction in Russia
Donald Trump's repeated claims to want to purchase Greenland, and use force if necessary, have been met with condemnation from Europe and approval from some in Russia, who see it as validating their territorial ambitions; Denmark has increased defense spending on Greenland and updated its coat of ar...
Trump's Greenland Ambitions Gain Traction in Russia
Donald Trump's repeated claims to want to purchase Greenland, and use force if necessary, have been met with condemnation from Europe and approval from some in Russia, who see it as validating their territorial ambitions; Denmark has increased defense spending on Greenland and updated its coat of ar...
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44% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Released from Iran After Diplomatic Efforts
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Tehran since December 19th, was released on Wednesday following diplomatic efforts involving Premier Giorgia Meloni and linked to the detention in Italy of Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini, accused by the U.S. of supplying Iran with drone technology used...
Italian Journalist Released from Iran After Diplomatic Efforts
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Tehran since December 19th, was released on Wednesday following diplomatic efforts involving Premier Giorgia Meloni and linked to the detention in Italy of Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini, accused by the U.S. of supplying Iran with drone technology used...
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52% Bias Score
Senate Investigation Exposes Private Equity's Detrimental Impact on Hospital Patient Care
A Senate investigation found that private equity ownership of Lifepoint and Prospect hospital systems led to decreased patient care, increased costs, and significant payouts to investors, with examples including understaffing, health violations, and financial mismanagement.
Senate Investigation Exposes Private Equity's Detrimental Impact on Hospital Patient Care
A Senate investigation found that private equity ownership of Lifepoint and Prospect hospital systems led to decreased patient care, increased costs, and significant payouts to investors, with examples including understaffing, health violations, and financial mismanagement.
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56% Bias Score
China-Linked Hacking Group Targeted Japan in Over 200 Cyberattacks
Japan's National Police Agency linked over 200 cyberattacks from 2019-2024 to a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFace, targeting national security and high-technology data from government ministries, private companies, and individuals, using malware-laced emails and VPN vulnerabilities.
China-Linked Hacking Group Targeted Japan in Over 200 Cyberattacks
Japan's National Police Agency linked over 200 cyberattacks from 2019-2024 to a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFace, targeting national security and high-technology data from government ministries, private companies, and individuals, using malware-laced emails and VPN vulnerabilities.
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48% Bias Score
Chinese Actor Found Trafficked in Myanmar
Chinese actor Wang Xing, who disappeared in Thailand, was found in Myanmar, a victim of human trafficking and forced into an online scam operation; Thai police are investigating, and the incident may negatively impact Thailand's tourism.
Chinese Actor Found Trafficked in Myanmar
Chinese actor Wang Xing, who disappeared in Thailand, was found in Myanmar, a victim of human trafficking and forced into an online scam operation; Thai police are investigating, and the incident may negatively impact Thailand's tourism.
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28% Bias Score