January 2025
February 2025
US Sanctions Hungarian Official, Exposing Strained Relations
The US Treasury sanctioned Antal Rogan, chief of staff to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, for alleged corruption schemes controlling Hungary's economy, highlighting strained US-Hungary relations and raising questions about the incoming Trump administration's response.
US Sanctions Hungarian Official, Exposing Strained Relations
The US Treasury sanctioned Antal Rogan, chief of staff to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, for alleged corruption schemes controlling Hungary's economy, highlighting strained US-Hungary relations and raising questions about the incoming Trump administration's response.
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48% Bias Score
Fed Cuts Rates but Signals Slower Pace Amid Inflation and Policy Uncertainty
On December 18th, the Federal Reserve lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percent to 4.3 percent, but indicated a slower pace of future cuts due to persistent inflation (2.4 percent in November) and uncertainty about President-elect Trump's policies, with one official dissenting.
Fed Cuts Rates but Signals Slower Pace Amid Inflation and Policy Uncertainty
On December 18th, the Federal Reserve lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percent to 4.3 percent, but indicated a slower pace of future cuts due to persistent inflation (2.4 percent in November) and uncertainty about President-elect Trump's policies, with one official dissenting.
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44% Bias Score
Sheinbaum's First 100 Days: High Approval, Security Overhaul, and Trump Uncertainty
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's first 100 days saw a 78% approval rating (El Financiero poll, December 2024), driven by security policy changes including a new National Security Strategy and judicial reforms. Challenges include high homicide rates (27,794 in 11 months of 2024), the need for Na...
Sheinbaum's First 100 Days: High Approval, Security Overhaul, and Trump Uncertainty
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's first 100 days saw a 78% approval rating (El Financiero poll, December 2024), driven by security policy changes including a new National Security Strategy and judicial reforms. Challenges include high homicide rates (27,794 in 11 months of 2024), the need for Na...
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32% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking: Increased Misinformation Risk
Meta ended its fact-checking partnerships for Facebook and Instagram in the US, shifting to community flagging, which will likely increase misinformation and harm children's online safety. Parents should teach children critical evaluation skills to combat this.
Meta Ends Fact-Checking: Increased Misinformation Risk
Meta ended its fact-checking partnerships for Facebook and Instagram in the US, shifting to community flagging, which will likely increase misinformation and harm children's online safety. Parents should teach children critical evaluation skills to combat this.
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48% Bias Score
Former MoviePass CEO Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud
Former MoviePass parent company CEO Theodore Farnsworth pleaded guilty to securities fraud and conspiracy, facing up to 25 years in prison for misleading investors about the company's financial health and inflating its stock price between 2017 and 2019.
Former MoviePass CEO Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud
Former MoviePass parent company CEO Theodore Farnsworth pleaded guilty to securities fraud and conspiracy, facing up to 25 years in prison for misleading investors about the company's financial health and inflating its stock price between 2017 and 2019.
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44% Bias Score
California Wildfires Force Hollywood Production Shutdown, Award Show Cancellations
Devastating wildfires in Southern California have forced the postponement of the Critics Choice Awards and cancellation of several other Hollywood award events, causing widespread production shutdowns and impacting the film industry. At least 1,000 structures have been destroyed, and over 5,000 acre...
California Wildfires Force Hollywood Production Shutdown, Award Show Cancellations
Devastating wildfires in Southern California have forced the postponement of the Critics Choice Awards and cancellation of several other Hollywood award events, causing widespread production shutdowns and impacting the film industry. At least 1,000 structures have been destroyed, and over 5,000 acre...
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44% Bias Score
4,000-Year-Old Tombs and Hatshepsut Artifacts Unearthed in Luxor
A three-year excavation in Luxor's Deir El-Bahari unearthed 4,000-year-old tombs of high officials, remarkably preserved artwork from Queen Hatshepsut's era, and ceremonial tools, shedding light on ancient Egyptian rituals and royal power.
4,000-Year-Old Tombs and Hatshepsut Artifacts Unearthed in Luxor
A three-year excavation in Luxor's Deir El-Bahari unearthed 4,000-year-old tombs of high officials, remarkably preserved artwork from Queen Hatshepsut's era, and ceremonial tools, shedding light on ancient Egyptian rituals and royal power.
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32% Bias Score
Antisemitic Vandalism Targets Jewish Sites in France
At least 10 Jewish homes and businesses around Paris and a synagogue in Rouen, France, were vandalized with antisemitic messages and swastikas on the tenth anniversary of the 2015 Hyper Cacher attack, prompting concerns of rising antisemitism in the country and a lawsuit filed against the perpetrato...
Antisemitic Vandalism Targets Jewish Sites in France
At least 10 Jewish homes and businesses around Paris and a synagogue in Rouen, France, were vandalized with antisemitic messages and swastikas on the tenth anniversary of the 2015 Hyper Cacher attack, prompting concerns of rising antisemitism in the country and a lawsuit filed against the perpetrato...
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12% Bias Score
AI to Reduce Workforces: WEF Report
The World Economic Forum's latest report shows 41% of employers plan to reduce their workforce due to AI automation by 2030, while 77% will reskill workers to collaborate with AI; however, unlike previous reports, this year's report doesn't predict net positive job growth from AI.
AI to Reduce Workforces: WEF Report
The World Economic Forum's latest report shows 41% of employers plan to reduce their workforce due to AI automation by 2030, while 77% will reskill workers to collaborate with AI; however, unlike previous reports, this year's report doesn't predict net positive job growth from AI.
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48% Bias Score
Wildfires Transform Soil Chromium into Airborne Carcinogen
Wildfires transform benign chromium in soil into toxic airborne chromium 6, a carcinogen, increasing health risks for nearby communities and firefighters; a study in California found toxic chromium levels seven times higher in burned areas, persisting even after rainfall.
Wildfires Transform Soil Chromium into Airborne Carcinogen
Wildfires transform benign chromium in soil into toxic airborne chromium 6, a carcinogen, increasing health risks for nearby communities and firefighters; a study in California found toxic chromium levels seven times higher in burned areas, persisting even after rainfall.
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32% Bias Score
Partial Trump Investigation Report Released; Classified Documents Section Withheld
Following a court decision, the Department of Justice will release only part of a report detailing federal investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, focusing on the probe into his attempts to overturn the 2020 election; the section on the classified documents case will be withheld due to ong...
Partial Trump Investigation Report Released; Classified Documents Section Withheld
Following a court decision, the Department of Justice will release only part of a report detailing federal investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, focusing on the probe into his attempts to overturn the 2020 election; the section on the classified documents case will be withheld due to ong...
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56% Bias Score
Panama Supports Venezuelan Opposition Leader's Claim of Election Victory
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia delivered copies of the July 28th presidential election records to Panama's President José Raúl Mulino, claiming victory over Nicolás Maduro; the records are now in Panama's custody, while Maduro plans his inauguration for January 10th.
Panama Supports Venezuelan Opposition Leader's Claim of Election Victory
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia delivered copies of the July 28th presidential election records to Panama's President José Raúl Mulino, claiming victory over Nicolás Maduro; the records are now in Panama's custody, while Maduro plans his inauguration for January 10th.
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52% Bias Score