January 2025
February 2025
iPhone 15 USB-C Controller Hacked: Security Implications
Security researcher Thomas Roth bypassed Apple's ACE3 USB-C controller security on the iPhone 15, achieving code execution and firmware dumping; while currently limited to iPhone, it paves the way for further attacks.
iPhone 15 USB-C Controller Hacked: Security Implications
Security researcher Thomas Roth bypassed Apple's ACE3 USB-C controller security on the iPhone 15, achieving code execution and firmware dumping; while currently limited to iPhone, it paves the way for further attacks.
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48% Bias Score
Robust December Jobs Report Eliminates Fed Rate Cut Expectations
The December 2024 jobs report showed unexpectedly strong employment growth of 256,000 nonfarm jobs, exceeding expectations and leading to a rise in bond yields and a decline in stock prices due to reduced expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Robust December Jobs Report Eliminates Fed Rate Cut Expectations
The December 2024 jobs report showed unexpectedly strong employment growth of 256,000 nonfarm jobs, exceeding expectations and leading to a rise in bond yields and a decline in stock prices due to reduced expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts.
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36% Bias Score
Solana Key Theft Campaign Uses Malicious NPM Packages and Gmail
Two threat actors are stealing Solana private keys using malicious npm packages that exfiltrate data via Gmail, exploiting its reputation to bypass security measures; Google has implemented account protections, but AI-generated summaries of malicious packages pose a significant risk.
Solana Key Theft Campaign Uses Malicious NPM Packages and Gmail
Two threat actors are stealing Solana private keys using malicious npm packages that exfiltrate data via Gmail, exploiting its reputation to bypass security measures; Google has implemented account protections, but AI-generated summaries of malicious packages pose a significant risk.
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40% Bias Score
AfD Congress Delayed by Massive Protests in Riesa
Thousands protested the AfD party congress in Riesa, Germany, resulting in a several-hour delay due to road blockades and clashes with police, leading to injuries on both sides and an ongoing police investigation into an assault on a state MP.
AfD Congress Delayed by Massive Protests in Riesa
Thousands protested the AfD party congress in Riesa, Germany, resulting in a several-hour delay due to road blockades and clashes with police, leading to injuries on both sides and an ongoing police investigation into an assault on a state MP.
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48% Bias Score
Space Junk Falls in Kenya, Raising Concerns About Space Debris
A 500kg metallic ring from a space launch rocket fell in Mukuku village, Kenya, causing minor structural damage to homes and sparking concerns about radiation—though tests revealed no harm—highlighting the growing issue of space debris.
Space Junk Falls in Kenya, Raising Concerns About Space Debris
A 500kg metallic ring from a space launch rocket fell in Mukuku village, Kenya, causing minor structural damage to homes and sparking concerns about radiation—though tests revealed no harm—highlighting the growing issue of space debris.
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32% Bias Score
Vonn's Comeback, Macuga's Triumph Highlight World Cup Alpine Skiing
In St. Anton, Austria, Lindsey Vonn, 40, returned to competitive alpine skiing with sixth and fourth-place finishes, while 22-year-old American Lauren Macuga won her first World Cup Super-G race, securing her place as a top contender for the 2026 Olympics.
Vonn's Comeback, Macuga's Triumph Highlight World Cup Alpine Skiing
In St. Anton, Austria, Lindsey Vonn, 40, returned to competitive alpine skiing with sixth and fourth-place finishes, while 22-year-old American Lauren Macuga won her first World Cup Super-G race, securing her place as a top contender for the 2026 Olympics.
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20% Bias Score
Inclusion as a Business Imperative: Research Highlights Employee Preference and Strategies for Success
EY and Coqual's research demonstrates that two-thirds of workers, especially Millennials and Gen Z, choose inclusive companies, highlighting the business imperative of fostering belonging through data-driven storytelling, amplifying diverse voices, and addressing resistance.
Inclusion as a Business Imperative: Research Highlights Employee Preference and Strategies for Success
EY and Coqual's research demonstrates that two-thirds of workers, especially Millennials and Gen Z, choose inclusive companies, highlighting the business imperative of fostering belonging through data-driven storytelling, amplifying diverse voices, and addressing resistance.
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40% Bias Score
Banshee Stealer Malware Variant Targets 100 Million macOS Users
A new variant of the macOS Banshee Stealer malware, costing "$3,000" on the dark web, steals sensitive data from 100 million users by evading antivirus software using an encryption algorithm stolen from Apple's XProtect; security experts warn of the need for stronger security measures.
Banshee Stealer Malware Variant Targets 100 Million macOS Users
A new variant of the macOS Banshee Stealer malware, costing "$3,000" on the dark web, steals sensitive data from 100 million users by evading antivirus software using an encryption algorithm stolen from Apple's XProtect; security experts warn of the need for stronger security measures.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Urban Infrastructure: Innovation, Leadership, and Collaboration for Sustainable Growth
Rapid urbanization is straining city infrastructure, prompting innovative solutions such as Vodaland's EasyPave system for improved water management. Public-private partnerships and inclusive leadership are crucial for sustainable urban development.
Urban Infrastructure: Innovation, Leadership, and Collaboration for Sustainable Growth
Rapid urbanization is straining city infrastructure, prompting innovative solutions such as Vodaland's EasyPave system for improved water management. Public-private partnerships and inclusive leadership are crucial for sustainable urban development.
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44% Bias Score
Macron's Failed Liberalism: Economic Crisis and Rise of the Far-Right in France
French President Emmanuel Macron's economic policies, marked by unfunded tax cuts for the wealthy and increased police brutality, have resulted in a political crisis, a surge in the far-right, and widespread social unrest, culminating in his government's collapse in December 2024.
Macron's Failed Liberalism: Economic Crisis and Rise of the Far-Right in France
French President Emmanuel Macron's economic policies, marked by unfunded tax cuts for the wealthy and increased police brutality, have resulted in a political crisis, a surge in the far-right, and widespread social unrest, culminating in his government's collapse in December 2024.
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68% Bias Score
Illegal Transfer of Kyiv Botanical Garden Land for Development
Kyiv's National Botanical Garden land was illegally transferred for residential development, violating Ukrainian law; the garden received UAH 2.6 million from the developer despite a six-year delay in construction due to the land's protected status.
Illegal Transfer of Kyiv Botanical Garden Land for Development
Kyiv's National Botanical Garden land was illegally transferred for residential development, violating Ukrainian law; the garden received UAH 2.6 million from the developer despite a six-year delay in construction due to the land's protected status.
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48% Bias Score
Economic Growth Doesn't Translate to Improved Employee Well-being
In 2024, despite positive economic indicators such as lower unemployment and higher consumer spending, over half of Americans experienced burnout, prompting analysis into workplace unhappiness and suggesting a disconnect between macroeconomic trends and employee well-being.
Economic Growth Doesn't Translate to Improved Employee Well-being
In 2024, despite positive economic indicators such as lower unemployment and higher consumer spending, over half of Americans experienced burnout, prompting analysis into workplace unhappiness and suggesting a disconnect between macroeconomic trends and employee well-being.
Progress
44% Bias Score