January 2025
February 2025
CFPB Removes Medical Debt from Credit Reports: Impacts and Uncertainties
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is removing medical debt from the credit reports of millions of Americans, impacting about 20 percent of the population, aiming to improve credit scores and access to credit but potentially affecting consumer and provider incentives.
CFPB Removes Medical Debt from Credit Reports: Impacts and Uncertainties
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is removing medical debt from the credit reports of millions of Americans, impacting about 20 percent of the population, aiming to improve credit scores and access to credit but potentially affecting consumer and provider incentives.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Trump Hosts House Republicans Amid Reconciliation Process Disagreements
President-elect Trump is hosting House Republicans at Mar-a-Lago to unify them on a conservative policy overhaul using budget reconciliation, facing internal disagreements on a one-bill versus two-bill approach and specific policies like SALT deductions.
Trump Hosts House Republicans Amid Reconciliation Process Disagreements
President-elect Trump is hosting House Republicans at Mar-a-Lago to unify them on a conservative policy overhaul using budget reconciliation, facing internal disagreements on a one-bill versus two-bill approach and specific policies like SALT deductions.
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52% Bias Score
California Wildfires: Mother Confronts Newsom Over Response Failures
A California mother confronted Governor Newsom regarding insufficient water pressure in fire hydrants during recent wildfires, criticizing the lack of preparedness and response; Newsom responded by stating he was contacting President Biden for aid, while the mother emphasized the need for improved l...
California Wildfires: Mother Confronts Newsom Over Response Failures
A California mother confronted Governor Newsom regarding insufficient water pressure in fire hydrants during recent wildfires, criticizing the lack of preparedness and response; Newsom responded by stating he was contacting President Biden for aid, while the mother emphasized the need for improved l...
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44% Bias Score
2024 AP NFL All-Pro Team Announced: Jackson, Barkley, Chase Headline Selections
The 2024 Associated Press NFL All-Pro team features Lamar Jackson (30 first-place votes) at quarterback, Saquon Barkley (48) at running back, and unanimous selections Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson at wide receiver, reflecting the top individual and team performances of the season.
2024 AP NFL All-Pro Team Announced: Jackson, Barkley, Chase Headline Selections
The 2024 Associated Press NFL All-Pro team features Lamar Jackson (30 first-place votes) at quarterback, Saquon Barkley (48) at running back, and unanimous selections Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson at wide receiver, reflecting the top individual and team performances of the season.
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44% Bias Score
Von der Leyen Skips Trump Inauguration Amidst Greenland Dispute and Ukraine Concerns
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration due to illness, but seeks early contact with his administration despite his threat to use military force to acquire Greenland and potentially cut aid to Ukraine, prompting a cautious response from the EU.
Von der Leyen Skips Trump Inauguration Amidst Greenland Dispute and Ukraine Concerns
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration due to illness, but seeks early contact with his administration despite his threat to use military force to acquire Greenland and potentially cut aid to Ukraine, prompting a cautious response from the EU.
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56% Bias Score
Lebanon Elects Nonpartisan Army Commander as President
Joseph Aoun, Lebanon's new president and former army commander, was elected Thursday after a two-year vacancy, ending a period of political instability. His nonpartisan approach is seen by some as a positive change in Lebanon's highly transactional political system, while others express concern abou...
Lebanon Elects Nonpartisan Army Commander as President
Joseph Aoun, Lebanon's new president and former army commander, was elected Thursday after a two-year vacancy, ending a period of political instability. His nonpartisan approach is seen by some as a positive change in Lebanon's highly transactional political system, while others express concern abou...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Jayapal Blames Corporations for LA Wildfires Amidst Criticism of Government Response
Rep. Pramila Jayapal blamed corporations for the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, which have killed ten people, destroyed thousands of homes, and forced over 130,000 to evacuate, sparking a backlash from conservatives who cited government mismanagement and inadequate emergency response as key fact...
Jayapal Blames Corporations for LA Wildfires Amidst Criticism of Government Response
Rep. Pramila Jayapal blamed corporations for the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, which have killed ten people, destroyed thousands of homes, and forced over 130,000 to evacuate, sparking a backlash from conservatives who cited government mismanagement and inadequate emergency response as key fact...
Progress
48% Bias Score
GAC Launches Govy AirJet: A 155 mph Flying Car Poised to Revolutionize Urban Mobility
GAC Group, a Chinese automotive manufacturer, launched Govy, its new eVTOL brand, featuring the AirJet, a 155 mph flying car with a 124-mile range, aiming to revolutionize urban transportation in China by 2027.
GAC Launches Govy AirJet: A 155 mph Flying Car Poised to Revolutionize Urban Mobility
GAC Group, a Chinese automotive manufacturer, launched Govy, its new eVTOL brand, featuring the AirJet, a 155 mph flying car with a 124-mile range, aiming to revolutionize urban transportation in China by 2027.
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52% Bias Score
Transnistria Faces 10-Day Energy Crisis Amidst Russian Gas Cut-off
For 10 days, Transnistria has lacked gas, heating, and hot water, facing rolling blackouts and cold water disruptions due to Russia halting gas transit through Ukraine and refusing further supply, citing a disputed $709 million debt, while Moldova claims gas could be routed through the Trans-Balkan ...
Transnistria Faces 10-Day Energy Crisis Amidst Russian Gas Cut-off
For 10 days, Transnistria has lacked gas, heating, and hot water, facing rolling blackouts and cold water disruptions due to Russia halting gas transit through Ukraine and refusing further supply, citing a disputed $709 million debt, while Moldova claims gas could be routed through the Trans-Balkan ...
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44% Bias Score
Euro Nears Parity Amidst US Tariffs and Monetary Divergence
The Euro is nearing parity with the dollar due to stronger-than-expected US job growth, anticipated Federal Reserve tightening, and the potential impact of new US tariffs on European exports, along with divergent monetary policies and geopolitical uncertainty.
Euro Nears Parity Amidst US Tariffs and Monetary Divergence
The Euro is nearing parity with the dollar due to stronger-than-expected US job growth, anticipated Federal Reserve tightening, and the potential impact of new US tariffs on European exports, along with divergent monetary policies and geopolitical uncertainty.
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48% Bias Score
Mali: Terrorist Shift to Nioro, Raising Regional Security Concerns
Terrorist groups, facing setbacks in northern and central Mali, are shifting their attacks to previously secure areas like Nioro, exemplified by the recent kidnapping of a religious leader and a deadly attack, raising concerns about regional security and the porous border with Mauritania.
Mali: Terrorist Shift to Nioro, Raising Regional Security Concerns
Terrorist groups, facing setbacks in northern and central Mali, are shifting their attacks to previously secure areas like Nioro, exemplified by the recent kidnapping of a religious leader and a deadly attack, raising concerns about regional security and the porous border with Mauritania.
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44% Bias Score
California Wildfires Devastate Los Angeles, Celebrities Lose Homes
California wildfires have caused widespread devastation in Los Angeles, destroying thousands of homes, including those of several celebrities like Mel Gibson and Paris Hilton, resulting in approximately ten deaths and the displacement of 180,000 people.
California Wildfires Devastate Los Angeles, Celebrities Lose Homes
California wildfires have caused widespread devastation in Los Angeles, destroying thousands of homes, including those of several celebrities like Mel Gibson and Paris Hilton, resulting in approximately ten deaths and the displacement of 180,000 people.
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40% Bias Score