January 2025
February 2025
Oracle Exadata X11M: Massive Performance Gains for AI, OLTP, and Analytics
Oracle launched Exadata X11M, a database platform offering up to a 30x AI workload speedup and 25% faster per-core performance than previous generations, available across all major public clouds, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and on-premise deployments.
Oracle Exadata X11M: Massive Performance Gains for AI, OLTP, and Analytics
Oracle launched Exadata X11M, a database platform offering up to a 30x AI workload speedup and 25% faster per-core performance than previous generations, available across all major public clouds, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and on-premise deployments.
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56% Bias Score
Zuckerberg Accuses Biden Administration of Censorship Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg alleges the Biden administration pressured his company to censor content about COVID-19 vaccine side effects, prompting Meta's subsequent shift to community-based fact-checking and a leadership change, all occurring amidst the transition to the Trump administration.
Zuckerberg Accuses Biden Administration of Censorship Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg alleges the Biden administration pressured his company to censor content about COVID-19 vaccine side effects, prompting Meta's subsequent shift to community-based fact-checking and a leadership change, all occurring amidst the transition to the Trump administration.
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36% Bias Score
US Imposes Sanctions on Maduro Regime, Extends TPS for Venezuelans
The Biden administration imposed new sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his allies, including increased rewards for information leading to their arrest, visa restrictions, and individual sanctions, following what a senior official called a fraudulent inauguration; the administratio...
US Imposes Sanctions on Maduro Regime, Extends TPS for Venezuelans
The Biden administration imposed new sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his allies, including increased rewards for information leading to their arrest, visa restrictions, and individual sanctions, following what a senior official called a fraudulent inauguration; the administratio...
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60% Bias Score
Mexico Launches National Firearms Surrender Program
Mexico launched a national voluntary firearms surrender program, "Sí al desarme, Sí a la paz," offering financial compensation (up to $1,300 USD) for surrendered weapons; the program, involving the government and the Church, aims to reduce violence nationwide, starting in Mexico City.
Mexico Launches National Firearms Surrender Program
Mexico launched a national voluntary firearms surrender program, "Sí al desarme, Sí a la paz," offering financial compensation (up to $1,300 USD) for surrendered weapons; the program, involving the government and the Church, aims to reduce violence nationwide, starting in Mexico City.
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48% Bias Score
Brazil Demands Answers from Meta Over Global Verification Program Removal
The Brazilian government gave Meta 72 hours to explain its decision to remove its global verification program, expressing concerns about the potential increase in misinformation and extremism, particularly given Brazil's history of online extremist activity and large online population.
Brazil Demands Answers from Meta Over Global Verification Program Removal
The Brazilian government gave Meta 72 hours to explain its decision to remove its global verification program, expressing concerns about the potential increase in misinformation and extremism, particularly given Brazil's history of online extremist activity and large online population.
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56% Bias Score
Osman Kavala's Seven-Year Imprisonment: A Case Study of Turkish Justice
A Story of a Case, Osman Kavala's Seven Years," documents the seven-year imprisonment of Turkish philanthropist Osman Kavala, highlighting the lack of evidence, disregard for ECHR rulings, and the international pressure surrounding his case.
Osman Kavala's Seven-Year Imprisonment: A Case Study of Turkish Justice
A Story of a Case, Osman Kavala's Seven Years," documents the seven-year imprisonment of Turkish philanthropist Osman Kavala, highlighting the lack of evidence, disregard for ECHR rulings, and the international pressure surrounding his case.
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44% Bias Score
Strong US Jobs Data Triggers Sharp Crypto Market Selloff
The unexpectedly strong US JOLTS report, exceeding 8 million job openings, caused a significant selloff in crypto markets, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin dropping 5–8% and over $200 million in assets liquidated in an hour, due to investor concerns about persistent inflation and reduced likelih...
Strong US Jobs Data Triggers Sharp Crypto Market Selloff
The unexpectedly strong US JOLTS report, exceeding 8 million job openings, caused a significant selloff in crypto markets, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin dropping 5–8% and over $200 million in assets liquidated in an hour, due to investor concerns about persistent inflation and reduced likelih...
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52% Bias Score
Oil Tanker Adrift Near Germany: Risk of Major Spill
A 100,000-ton oil tanker, the Eventin, is adrift near Germany's Rügen island due to a power failure, posing a major oil spill threat; the ship is part of Russia's alleged 'shadow fleet', raising concerns about sanctions evasion and environmental risks.
Oil Tanker Adrift Near Germany: Risk of Major Spill
A 100,000-ton oil tanker, the Eventin, is adrift near Germany's Rügen island due to a power failure, posing a major oil spill threat; the ship is part of Russia's alleged 'shadow fleet', raising concerns about sanctions evasion and environmental risks.
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56% Bias Score
TikTok Ban: A Counterproductive Threat to US National Security
The proposed ban on TikTok in the U.S., fueled by national security concerns, is counterproductive, as its 170 million users act as a deterrent against conflict with China; the ban's underlying assumption is that Americans are easily influenced by foreign propaganda, which undermines freedom.
TikTok Ban: A Counterproductive Threat to US National Security
The proposed ban on TikTok in the U.S., fueled by national security concerns, is counterproductive, as its 170 million users act as a deterrent against conflict with China; the ban's underlying assumption is that Americans are easily influenced by foreign propaganda, which undermines freedom.
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60% Bias Score
AI to Reduce Global Workforce by 41% by 2030: WEF Study
A World Economic Forum study reveals that 41% of companies globally plan to reduce their workforce by 2030 due to AI advancements, projecting 170 million new jobs but also 92 million job losses by 2030 across 22 sectors and 55 economies, highlighting the urgent need for workforce adaptation strategi...
AI to Reduce Global Workforce by 41% by 2030: WEF Study
A World Economic Forum study reveals that 41% of companies globally plan to reduce their workforce by 2030 due to AI advancements, projecting 170 million new jobs but also 92 million job losses by 2030 across 22 sectors and 55 economies, highlighting the urgent need for workforce adaptation strategi...
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64% Bias Score
Disparate Justice in Turkey: Narin and Şirin Cases Highlight Systemic Bias
The contrasting cases of Narin and Şirin, two murdered children in Turkey, highlight systemic biases within the justice system; Narin's killers received lengthy sentences despite ambiguities, while Şirin's killer received a swift harsh sentence.
Disparate Justice in Turkey: Narin and Şirin Cases Highlight Systemic Bias
The contrasting cases of Narin and Şirin, two murdered children in Turkey, highlight systemic biases within the justice system; Narin's killers received lengthy sentences despite ambiguities, while Şirin's killer received a swift harsh sentence.
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68% Bias Score
US, Turkey Agree on Foreign Terrorist Removal from Syria
During a visit to Ankara, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State John Bass emphasized the need for foreign terrorists in Syria to leave, highlighting US-Turkey cooperation on counterterrorism and security concerns, focusing on preventing Syria from becoming a safe haven for terrorists and ensuring a...
US, Turkey Agree on Foreign Terrorist Removal from Syria
During a visit to Ankara, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State John Bass emphasized the need for foreign terrorists in Syria to leave, highlighting US-Turkey cooperation on counterterrorism and security concerns, focusing on preventing Syria from becoming a safe haven for terrorists and ensuring a...
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52% Bias Score