January 2025
February 2025
Record-Breaking Russian Domestic Tourism in 2024
In 2024, Russia saw a record 79.2 million domestic tourist trips (projected to reach 92 million by year's end), exceeding previous records by 11%, driven by post-pandemic recovery and increased international tourism, particularly from China, exceeding President Putin's 2030 goal.
Record-Breaking Russian Domestic Tourism in 2024
In 2024, Russia saw a record 79.2 million domestic tourist trips (projected to reach 92 million by year's end), exceeding previous records by 11%, driven by post-pandemic recovery and increased international tourism, particularly from China, exceeding President Putin's 2030 goal.
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52% Bias Score
Katz-Halevi Feud Erupts Over October 7 Disaster Investigations
Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi are engaged in a public feud over the handling of investigations into the October 7 attacks, raising concerns about national security and potential political motivations.
Katz-Halevi Feud Erupts Over October 7 Disaster Investigations
Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi are engaged in a public feud over the handling of investigations into the October 7 attacks, raising concerns about national security and potential political motivations.
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56% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Freed from Iranian Prison
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Iran since December 19th on charges of violating Iranian law, has been released and is returning home, following intense diplomatic efforts by the Italian government, amid the arrest of Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini in Milan on US warrant for alleg...
Italian Journalist Freed from Iranian Prison
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Iran since December 19th on charges of violating Iranian law, has been released and is returning home, following intense diplomatic efforts by the Italian government, amid the arrest of Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini in Milan on US warrant for alleg...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs Could Force Fed to Halt Rate Cuts Amid Inflation Concerns
Bank of America warns that President-elect Trump's planned aggressive tariffs could force the Federal Reserve to halt further rate cuts in 2025 due to rising inflation; economists predict that some tariff costs will be passed to consumers, potentially causing a short-term inflation spike, impacting ...
Trump Tariffs Could Force Fed to Halt Rate Cuts Amid Inflation Concerns
Bank of America warns that President-elect Trump's planned aggressive tariffs could force the Federal Reserve to halt further rate cuts in 2025 due to rising inflation; economists predict that some tariff costs will be passed to consumers, potentially causing a short-term inflation spike, impacting ...
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48% Bias Score
Corporate DEI Initiatives Scaled Back After Supreme Court Ruling
Major U.S. corporations, including McDonald's, Walmart, Boeing, Ford, and Harley-Davidson, are abandoning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives following a Supreme Court decision ending affirmative action, while Costco maintains its commitment.
Corporate DEI Initiatives Scaled Back After Supreme Court Ruling
Major U.S. corporations, including McDonald's, Walmart, Boeing, Ford, and Harley-Davidson, are abandoning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives following a Supreme Court decision ending affirmative action, while Costco maintains its commitment.
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48% Bias Score
CEO Concerns Highlight Need for Responsible AI Adoption
Leading tech figures voice concerns about AI's trustworthiness, infrastructure, and alignment with human judgment, emphasizing the need for responsible development and highlighting CEOs' crucial role in driving informed adoption.
CEO Concerns Highlight Need for Responsible AI Adoption
Leading tech figures voice concerns about AI's trustworthiness, infrastructure, and alignment with human judgment, emphasizing the need for responsible development and highlighting CEOs' crucial role in driving informed adoption.
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48% Bias Score
Hezbollah to Withdraw Support for Franjieh in Lebanese Presidential Election
Hezbollah is expected to withdraw its support for presidential candidate Suleiman Franjieh, opening the way for other contenders in Lebanon's upcoming election on Thursday, amid a reshaped political landscape following the war with Israel and the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Hezbollah to Withdraw Support for Franjieh in Lebanese Presidential Election
Hezbollah is expected to withdraw its support for presidential candidate Suleiman Franjieh, opening the way for other contenders in Lebanon's upcoming election on Thursday, amid a reshaped political landscape following the war with Israel and the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
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52% Bias Score
Zelenskyy's Second Term Bid Hinges on Zaluzhnyi's Support
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy plans to run for a second term, depending on the support of former Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi, who has been offered a top position in exchange for his backing; refusal could lead to investigations.
Zelenskyy's Second Term Bid Hinges on Zaluzhnyi's Support
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy plans to run for a second term, depending on the support of former Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi, who has been offered a top position in exchange for his backing; refusal could lead to investigations.
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60% Bias Score
National Mall to Get First Monument Dedicated to Women's History
On January 4th, 2024, President Biden signed H.R. 1318 into law, authorizing the first monument dedicated to women's history on the National Mall following a five-year effort by the Women's Suffrage National Monument Foundation and overcoming initial congressional pushback.
National Mall to Get First Monument Dedicated to Women's History
On January 4th, 2024, President Biden signed H.R. 1318 into law, authorizing the first monument dedicated to women's history on the National Mall following a five-year effort by the Women's Suffrage National Monument Foundation and overcoming initial congressional pushback.
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40% Bias Score
Northeast Energy Crisis Looms Amidst Winter Storm and Regulatory Restrictions
A severe winter storm hitting the Northeast, coupled with existing state restrictions on fossil fuel development, risks causing energy shortages and price increases, creating a potential conflict with the incoming Trump administration's pro-fossil fuel stance.
Northeast Energy Crisis Looms Amidst Winter Storm and Regulatory Restrictions
A severe winter storm hitting the Northeast, coupled with existing state restrictions on fossil fuel development, risks causing energy shortages and price increases, creating a potential conflict with the incoming Trump administration's pro-fossil fuel stance.
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56% Bias Score
Isak's Scoring Streak Propels Him Among Europe's Elite Strikers
Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak's ten goals in his last nine matches, including a five-game scoring streak, have propelled him into the ranks of Europe's elite strikers; his style of play, market value (estimated at €60-90 million, but Newcastle values him at approximately €170 million), and...
Isak's Scoring Streak Propels Him Among Europe's Elite Strikers
Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak's ten goals in his last nine matches, including a five-game scoring streak, have propelled him into the ranks of Europe's elite strikers; his style of play, market value (estimated at €60-90 million, but Newcastle values him at approximately €170 million), and...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Agenda Faces Republican Divisions Over Spending Cuts
President-elect Trump's ambitious policy agenda faces significant hurdles due to internal divisions within the Republican party over the extent of government spending cuts needed to offset proposed tax cuts, despite broad support for specific government programs.
Trump's Agenda Faces Republican Divisions Over Spending Cuts
President-elect Trump's ambitious policy agenda faces significant hurdles due to internal divisions within the Republican party over the extent of government spending cuts needed to offset proposed tax cuts, despite broad support for specific government programs.
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44% Bias Score