January 2025
February 2025
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
BAL Season 5: Global Talent Showcased at the 2025 Combine
The 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) season, starting April 5th in Rabat, Morocco, and ending with playoffs and finals in Pretoria, South Africa June 6-16, will feature players scouted during the BAL Combine, which concluded on January 31st, showcasing diverse global talent and advancing African ...
BAL Season 5: Global Talent Showcased at the 2025 Combine
The 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) season, starting April 5th in Rabat, Morocco, and ending with playoffs and finals in Pretoria, South Africa June 6-16, will feature players scouted during the BAL Combine, which concluded on January 31st, showcasing diverse global talent and advancing African ...
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56% 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
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
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
Trump Tariffs to Hike Tech Prices, Slash Sales
President Trump's proposed tariffs threaten to raise laptop and tablet prices by 46 percent and slash sales by 68 percent, potentially reducing US consumer purchasing power by \$143 billion and impacting global supply chains.
Trump Tariffs to Hike Tech Prices, Slash Sales
President Trump's proposed tariffs threaten to raise laptop and tablet prices by 46 percent and slash sales by 68 percent, potentially reducing US consumer purchasing power by \$143 billion and impacting global supply chains.
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48% Bias Score
Bitcoin Price Drops After Reaching $100,000 Amid Stagflation Fears
Bitcoin's price has dropped after reaching over $100,000, amid concerns about a potential market crash and the Federal Reserve's response to inflation and a strong jobs report; analysts warn of stagflation, which could ironically boost Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Price Drops After Reaching $100,000 Amid Stagflation Fears
Bitcoin's price has dropped after reaching over $100,000, amid concerns about a potential market crash and the Federal Reserve's response to inflation and a strong jobs report; analysts warn of stagflation, which could ironically boost Bitcoin.
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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
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.
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48% 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
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.
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44% Bias Score
Slow Federal Response Exacerbates Hurricane Helene's Devastation in Western North Carolina
Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation in Western North Carolina five months ago, leaving many without homes and federal aid slow to arrive; however, local communities and private organizations have stepped in to provide critical support.
Slow Federal Response Exacerbates Hurricane Helene's Devastation in Western North Carolina
Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation in Western North Carolina five months ago, leaving many without homes and federal aid slow to arrive; however, local communities and private organizations have stepped in to provide critical support.
Progress
56% Bias Score