January 2025
February 2025
Medical Debt Removal from Credit Reports
The Biden administration finalized a rule to remove an estimated $49 billion in medical debt from the credit reports of about 15 million Americans, impacting credit scores and loan decisions, starting in 2025.
Medical Debt Removal from Credit Reports
The Biden administration finalized a rule to remove an estimated $49 billion in medical debt from the credit reports of about 15 million Americans, impacting credit scores and loan decisions, starting in 2025.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Southern California Wildfires: Death Toll Rises Amidst Donation Scams
Devastating wildfires in Southern California have killed at least five people, forced over 100,000 evacuations, and destroyed nearly 2,000 structures, prompting a surge in charitable giving alongside concerns about donation scams.
Southern California Wildfires: Death Toll Rises Amidst Donation Scams
Devastating wildfires in Southern California have killed at least five people, forced over 100,000 evacuations, and destroyed nearly 2,000 structures, prompting a surge in charitable giving alongside concerns about donation scams.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Bitcoin Students Network Launches "Layer Zero" Program to Empower Youth
The Bitcoin Students Network launched its "Layer Zero" program on January 9, 2024, a 2.5-month, all-expenses-paid initiative for undergraduate students (18+) to collaboratively build Bitcoin's social layer and promote financial freedom, focusing on hands-on learning and community engagement.
Bitcoin Students Network Launches "Layer Zero" Program to Empower Youth
The Bitcoin Students Network launched its "Layer Zero" program on January 9, 2024, a 2.5-month, all-expenses-paid initiative for undergraduate students (18+) to collaboratively build Bitcoin's social layer and promote financial freedom, focusing on hands-on learning and community engagement.
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52% Bias Score
Booming Private Markets Drive Growth for Alternative Asset Managers
Investors are increasingly moving capital into private markets, boosting alternative asset managers like KKR and Apollo, which saw significant gains in 2024; a Bank of America survey indicates that nearly three-quarters of financial advisors plan to increase allocations to these assets, creating a p...
Booming Private Markets Drive Growth for Alternative Asset Managers
Investors are increasingly moving capital into private markets, boosting alternative asset managers like KKR and Apollo, which saw significant gains in 2024; a Bank of America survey indicates that nearly three-quarters of financial advisors plan to increase allocations to these assets, creating a p...
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48% Bias Score
Five Living US Presidents Unite at Carter's Funeral
All five living US presidents attended the state funeral of Jimmy Carter in Washington, D.C., on December 29, 2024, marking the first public appearance of President-elect Trump and Vice President Harris since the election and notable reconciliations between Trump and Mike Pence and between Trump and...
Five Living US Presidents Unite at Carter's Funeral
All five living US presidents attended the state funeral of Jimmy Carter in Washington, D.C., on December 29, 2024, marking the first public appearance of President-elect Trump and Vice President Harris since the election and notable reconciliations between Trump and Mike Pence and between Trump and...
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40% Bias Score
President Carter's Legacy: A Eulogy and Lasting Impact
President Carter's eulogy highlighted his commitment to civil rights, human rights, and environmental protection, along with his effective partnership with his Vice President, and the lasting impacts of his actions on subsequent administrations and global challenges.
President Carter's Legacy: A Eulogy and Lasting Impact
President Carter's eulogy highlighted his commitment to civil rights, human rights, and environmental protection, along with his effective partnership with his Vice President, and the lasting impacts of his actions on subsequent administrations and global challenges.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Wiz Appoints New President, CFO to Prepare for IPO
Israeli cloud security firm Wiz appointed Fazal Merchant as president and CFO to spearhead its upcoming U.S. initial public offering (IPO) in roughly one year, following its rejection of a $23 billion acquisition offer from Google last July; the company currently has $500 million in annual revenue a...
Wiz Appoints New President, CFO to Prepare for IPO
Israeli cloud security firm Wiz appointed Fazal Merchant as president and CFO to spearhead its upcoming U.S. initial public offering (IPO) in roughly one year, following its rejection of a $23 billion acquisition offer from Google last July; the company currently has $500 million in annual revenue a...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Trump Considers Raising SALT Cap, Adding \$225 Billion to National Debt
President-elect Trump may raise the SALT deduction cap to \$20,000 for married couples filing jointly, increasing the federal debt by \$225 billion from 2025-2034, primarily benefiting households making \$200,000 or more, according to a Tax Policy Center analysis.
Trump Considers Raising SALT Cap, Adding \$225 Billion to National Debt
President-elect Trump may raise the SALT deduction cap to \$20,000 for married couples filing jointly, increasing the federal debt by \$225 billion from 2025-2034, primarily benefiting households making \$200,000 or more, according to a Tax Policy Center analysis.
Progress
44% Bias Score
2024 Unconstitutionality Index: 19 Agency Rules for Every Congressional Law
In 2024, federal agencies issued 3,248 rules and regulations, compared to 175 laws passed by Congress, creating a 19:1 "Unconstitutionality Index" that highlights the significant role of administrative agencies in lawmaking and raises questions about the balance of power between branches of governme...
2024 Unconstitutionality Index: 19 Agency Rules for Every Congressional Law
In 2024, federal agencies issued 3,248 rules and regulations, compared to 175 laws passed by Congress, creating a 19:1 "Unconstitutionality Index" that highlights the significant role of administrative agencies in lawmaking and raises questions about the balance of power between branches of governme...
Progress
56% Bias Score
UK Government Rejects Intervention as Pound Falls to 2023 Low
The UK government rejected calls for intervention as the pound fell to its lowest level against the dollar since November 2023 due to concerns about the budget's impact on growth, unemployment, and interest rates, causing increased borrowing costs.
UK Government Rejects Intervention as Pound Falls to 2023 Low
The UK government rejected calls for intervention as the pound fell to its lowest level against the dollar since November 2023 due to concerns about the budget's impact on growth, unemployment, and interest rates, causing increased borrowing costs.
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56% Bias Score
Franke Daughter's Memoir Details Abuse, Culminating in Mother's Arrest
Shari Franke, eldest daughter of convicted abuser Ruby Franke, published a memoir detailing the physical and psychological abuse she and her siblings suffered, revealing the manipulative tactics of Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, and the subsequent intervention leading to their ar...
Franke Daughter's Memoir Details Abuse, Culminating in Mother's Arrest
Shari Franke, eldest daughter of convicted abuser Ruby Franke, published a memoir detailing the physical and psychological abuse she and her siblings suffered, revealing the manipulative tactics of Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, and the subsequent intervention leading to their ar...
Progress
44% Bias Score
L.A. Wildfires Cause Hazardous Air Quality, Prompting Health Warnings
Wildfires in Los Angeles County are causing thousands of evacuations and hazardous air quality, prompting health warnings and recommendations for protective measures like N95 or P100+ masks, especially for vulnerable populations.
L.A. Wildfires Cause Hazardous Air Quality, Prompting Health Warnings
Wildfires in Los Angeles County are causing thousands of evacuations and hazardous air quality, prompting health warnings and recommendations for protective measures like N95 or P100+ masks, especially for vulnerable populations.
Progress
20% Bias Score