January 2025
February 2025
Surgeon General Links Alcohol to 100,000 Annual Cancer Cases
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's new advisory directly links alcohol consumption to 100,000 annual cancer cases and 20,000 deaths in the U.S., prompting calls for updated warning labels and increased public awareness campaigns, despite uncertainties about the effectiveness of such measures and th...
Surgeon General Links Alcohol to 100,000 Annual Cancer Cases
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's new advisory directly links alcohol consumption to 100,000 annual cancer cases and 20,000 deaths in the U.S., prompting calls for updated warning labels and increased public awareness campaigns, despite uncertainties about the effectiveness of such measures and th...
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48% Bias Score
Disparities in Food Allergies Among Asian American Children
A Stanford University study found that Filipino, Vietnamese, and Native Hawaiian children under 18 are disproportionately vulnerable to food allergies, with rates significantly higher than the national average, underscoring the need for culturally sensitive research and healthcare solutions for Asia...
Disparities in Food Allergies Among Asian American Children
A Stanford University study found that Filipino, Vietnamese, and Native Hawaiian children under 18 are disproportionately vulnerable to food allergies, with rates significantly higher than the national average, underscoring the need for culturally sensitive research and healthcare solutions for Asia...
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24% Bias Score
Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Attempts First Orbital Launch
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, a heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of carrying satellites into space, will attempt its inaugural launch on Sunday at 1 a.m. ET from Cape Canaveral, carrying the Blue Ring Pathfinder technology; success would position Blue Origin to better compete with SpaceX.
Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Attempts First Orbital Launch
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, a heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of carrying satellites into space, will attempt its inaugural launch on Sunday at 1 a.m. ET from Cape Canaveral, carrying the Blue Ring Pathfinder technology; success would position Blue Origin to better compete with SpaceX.
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36% Bias Score
51 Men Convicted in France for Years-Long Rape Case; Daughter Suspects Her Own Victimization
A French court convicted 51 men, including Dominique Pelicot, of raping and sexually assaulting his wife for 10 years using a dating site and drugs, while his daughter suspects she was also a victim; the case has sparked a national conversation on misogyny and systemic sexual assault.
51 Men Convicted in France for Years-Long Rape Case; Daughter Suspects Her Own Victimization
A French court convicted 51 men, including Dominique Pelicot, of raping and sexually assaulting his wife for 10 years using a dating site and drugs, while his daughter suspects she was also a victim; the case has sparked a national conversation on misogyny and systemic sexual assault.
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28% Bias Score
Colleague Donates Kidney, Saving Life Amidst UK Organ Shortage
Lisa O'Brien, a colleague, donated a kidney to Tas Javaid, who had kidney failure from polycystic kidney disease, after seven months of tests, highlighting the UK's organ shortage where 6,300 people are on the waiting list with an average wait of three years; the transplant was successful.
Colleague Donates Kidney, Saving Life Amidst UK Organ Shortage
Lisa O'Brien, a colleague, donated a kidney to Tas Javaid, who had kidney failure from polycystic kidney disease, after seven months of tests, highlighting the UK's organ shortage where 6,300 people are on the waiting list with an average wait of three years; the transplant was successful.
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40% Bias Score
Australia's Loneliness Crisis: High Prevalence, Costly Impact, and Lack of National Strategy
In Australia, 25% of people report persistent loneliness, costing \$2.7 billion annually in healthcare; young adults report highest rates, with men affected 1.5 times more than women; lack of national strategy hinders effective interventions.
Australia's Loneliness Crisis: High Prevalence, Costly Impact, and Lack of National Strategy
In Australia, 25% of people report persistent loneliness, costing \$2.7 billion annually in healthcare; young adults report highest rates, with men affected 1.5 times more than women; lack of national strategy hinders effective interventions.
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40% Bias Score
South Korea Jet Crash: Black Boxes Fail, 179 Dead
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed in South Korea on December 29th, killing 179 of 181 people on board due to landing gear failure; the flight data and cockpit voice recorders stopped recording four minutes prior to impact.
South Korea Jet Crash: Black Boxes Fail, 179 Dead
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed in South Korea on December 29th, killing 179 of 181 people on board due to landing gear failure; the flight data and cockpit voice recorders stopped recording four minutes prior to impact.
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36% Bias Score
Deep Sleep's Crucial Role in Brain Waste Removal and the Potential Risks of Sleeping Pills
A new study reveals that deep sleep facilitates brain waste removal via the glymphatic system, a process driven by norepinephrine; sleeping pills may disrupt this, potentially harming cognitive function.
Deep Sleep's Crucial Role in Brain Waste Removal and the Potential Risks of Sleeping Pills
A new study reveals that deep sleep facilitates brain waste removal via the glymphatic system, a process driven by norepinephrine; sleeping pills may disrupt this, potentially harming cognitive function.
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40% Bias Score
AI and Healthcare Lead Fastest-Growing Jobs; Diversity and Inclusion Roles Decline
LinkedIn's analysis of job growth from January 2022 to July 2024 shows Artificial Intelligence Engineer and Consultant as the top two fastest-growing jobs, followed by Physical Therapist; however, Diversity and Inclusion roles show decreased growth compared to previous years.
AI and Healthcare Lead Fastest-Growing Jobs; Diversity and Inclusion Roles Decline
LinkedIn's analysis of job growth from January 2022 to July 2024 shows Artificial Intelligence Engineer and Consultant as the top two fastest-growing jobs, followed by Physical Therapist; however, Diversity and Inclusion roles show decreased growth compared to previous years.
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52% Bias Score
Maduro Wins Contested Venezuelan Presidential Election Amid International Condemnation
Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a third term as Venezuelan president on Friday despite allegations of electoral fraud and an opposition claim of victory supported by independent observers; the U.S. and several other nations have recognized the opposition candidate as the rightful president-elect and...
Maduro Wins Contested Venezuelan Presidential Election Amid International Condemnation
Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a third term as Venezuelan president on Friday despite allegations of electoral fraud and an opposition claim of victory supported by independent observers; the U.S. and several other nations have recognized the opposition candidate as the rightful president-elect and...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Neo-Imperialist Threats Signal Potential Global Instability
President-elect Trump's threats to annex Greenland and impose tariffs on Canada and Panama signal a potential return to US expansionism, driven by economic interests and strategic goals, potentially destabilizing global relations.
Trump's Neo-Imperialist Threats Signal Potential Global Instability
President-elect Trump's threats to annex Greenland and impose tariffs on Canada and Panama signal a potential return to US expansionism, driven by economic interests and strategic goals, potentially destabilizing global relations.
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52% Bias Score
Meta Overhauls Content Moderation, Removing Fact-Checkers
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced sweeping changes to Facebook and Instagram's content moderation, removing third-party fact-checkers and replacing them with a community-based system, citing concerns about political bias and aiming for increased free speech, a decision raising concerns about the sp...
Meta Overhauls Content Moderation, Removing Fact-Checkers
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced sweeping changes to Facebook and Instagram's content moderation, removing third-party fact-checkers and replacing them with a community-based system, citing concerns about political bias and aiming for increased free speech, a decision raising concerns about the sp...
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60% Bias Score