January 2025
February 2025
EU Investigates Tech Giants for DSA Violations Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
The European Union is investigating Elon Musk's X platform and other tech giants like Meta, TikTok, and Temu for violating the Digital Services Act (DSA), which aims to regulate disinformation and political interference; the EU faces pressure to act decisively while navigating the complex geopolitic...
EU Investigates Tech Giants for DSA Violations Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
The European Union is investigating Elon Musk's X platform and other tech giants like Meta, TikTok, and Temu for violating the Digital Services Act (DSA), which aims to regulate disinformation and political interference; the EU faces pressure to act decisively while navigating the complex geopolitic...
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60% Bias Score
Court Decisions on Taghi, Trump, and 2002 Murder Case
Dutch courts are considering a request to replace judges in the Ridouan Taghi trial, a New York court rules on the Donald Trump hush-money case, and a Groningen court issues a verdict on a 2002 murder case; meanwhile, the European institute Copernicus reports that last year's global temperature was ...
Court Decisions on Taghi, Trump, and 2002 Murder Case
Dutch courts are considering a request to replace judges in the Ridouan Taghi trial, a New York court rules on the Donald Trump hush-money case, and a Groningen court issues a verdict on a 2002 murder case; meanwhile, the European institute Copernicus reports that last year's global temperature was ...
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24% Bias Score
BlackRock Withdraws from Climate Initiative Amid Political and Legal Pressures
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, withdrew from the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative due to pressure from conservative investors, legal concerns, and anticipation of a Trump presidency, potentially slowing the global energy transition.
BlackRock Withdraws from Climate Initiative Amid Political and Legal Pressures
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, withdrew from the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative due to pressure from conservative investors, legal concerns, and anticipation of a Trump presidency, potentially slowing the global energy transition.
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56% Bias Score
Carter's Inclusive Legacy: Actions and Impact
President Jimmy Carter's inclusive leadership is highlighted through his administration's record-high appointment of women (21%), his founding of The Carter Center for global peace and human rights, and his advocacy for minority-owned businesses, leaving a lasting impact on inclusion.
Carter's Inclusive Legacy: Actions and Impact
President Jimmy Carter's inclusive leadership is highlighted through his administration's record-high appointment of women (21%), his founding of The Carter Center for global peace and human rights, and his advocacy for minority-owned businesses, leaving a lasting impact on inclusion.
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52% Bias Score
Strong Jobs Report Sends Interest Rates Soaring, Market Dips
The U.S. added 256,000 jobs in December, exceeding forecasts and lowering unemployment to 4.1%, which caused interest rates to spike, impacting the stock market negatively; upcoming inflation reports will shape future market direction.
Strong Jobs Report Sends Interest Rates Soaring, Market Dips
The U.S. added 256,000 jobs in December, exceeding forecasts and lowering unemployment to 4.1%, which caused interest rates to spike, impacting the stock market negatively; upcoming inflation reports will shape future market direction.
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32% Bias Score
DoorDash Launches Home Delivery of Hemp-Derived CBD and THC Products
DoorDash launched home delivery of hemp-derived CBD and THC products on Thursday, partnering with various companies and utilizing its DashMart platform; this expansion reflects growing consumer demand but raises concerns about regulatory oversight compared to state-regulated cannabis.
DoorDash Launches Home Delivery of Hemp-Derived CBD and THC Products
DoorDash launched home delivery of hemp-derived CBD and THC products on Thursday, partnering with various companies and utilizing its DashMart platform; this expansion reflects growing consumer demand but raises concerns about regulatory oversight compared to state-regulated cannabis.
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36% Bias Score
BlackRock Withdraws from Climate Initiative Amid Political and Economic Pressures
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, withdrew from the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, a decision attributed to pressure from conservative investors, anticipation of a Trump presidency, and underperformance of sustainable investments, potentially slowing the energy transition.
BlackRock Withdraws from Climate Initiative Amid Political and Economic Pressures
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, withdrew from the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, a decision attributed to pressure from conservative investors, anticipation of a Trump presidency, and underperformance of sustainable investments, potentially slowing the energy transition.
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44% Bias Score
Maduro's Contested Re-election Sparks International Condemnation and Sanctions
Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a third term as Venezuelan president on [Date], despite widespread international condemnation due to allegations of fraud in the July 2023 elections. The EU, US, and other countries have expanded sanctions, while a $25 million bounty is offered for Maduro's arrest. Op...
Maduro's Contested Re-election Sparks International Condemnation and Sanctions
Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a third term as Venezuelan president on [Date], despite widespread international condemnation due to allegations of fraud in the July 2023 elections. The EU, US, and other countries have expanded sanctions, while a $25 million bounty is offered for Maduro's arrest. Op...
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52% Bias Score
US Sanctions on Russia Send Oil Prices to Three-Month Highs
On Friday, oil prices climbed to three-month highs due to tighter US sanctions on Russia, impacting its oil exports to Asia; Brent crude reached $80.67 per barrel, and WTI hit $77.74, driven by several factors including OPEC+ production cuts and increased Northern Hemisphere energy demand due to col...
US Sanctions on Russia Send Oil Prices to Three-Month Highs
On Friday, oil prices climbed to three-month highs due to tighter US sanctions on Russia, impacting its oil exports to Asia; Brent crude reached $80.67 per barrel, and WTI hit $77.74, driven by several factors including OPEC+ production cuts and increased Northern Hemisphere energy demand due to col...
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40% Bias Score
Biden Administration to Propose Nicotine Limit in Cigarettes
The Biden administration is expected to propose a nicotine limit in cigarettes next week, aiming to reduce smoking-related deaths, which number over 480,000 annually in the U.S., according to the CDC, a move that follows the failure to ban menthol cigarettes and builds on a 2017 FDA plan to regulate...
Biden Administration to Propose Nicotine Limit in Cigarettes
The Biden administration is expected to propose a nicotine limit in cigarettes next week, aiming to reduce smoking-related deaths, which number over 480,000 annually in the U.S., according to the CDC, a move that follows the failure to ban menthol cigarettes and builds on a 2017 FDA plan to regulate...
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40% Bias Score
Inflation Fears Trigger Stock Market Sell-Off
Worries about inflation are causing a stock market sell-off, with the Dow down over 500 points on Friday and the 10-year Treasury yield spiking above 4.7%; next week's inflation data will be key.
Inflation Fears Trigger Stock Market Sell-Off
Worries about inflation are causing a stock market sell-off, with the Dow down over 500 points on Friday and the 10-year Treasury yield spiking above 4.7%; next week's inflation data will be key.
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60% Bias Score
Meta Ends Internal Diversity Programs Amid Legal and Policy Shifts
Meta announced the termination of several internal diversity and inclusion programs, including the "Diverse Slate Approach" to hiring and its diversity supplier program, citing a changing legal landscape and a commitment to serving all users equitably, without preferential treatment.
Meta Ends Internal Diversity Programs Amid Legal and Policy Shifts
Meta announced the termination of several internal diversity and inclusion programs, including the "Diverse Slate Approach" to hiring and its diversity supplier program, citing a changing legal landscape and a commitment to serving all users equitably, without preferential treatment.
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64% Bias Score