January 2025
February 2025
FDA Proposes New Front-of-Package Nutrition Labels for Healthier Choices
The FDA proposed a new rule requiring front-of-package labels on packaged food and drinks to display saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar levels by 2028, aiming to improve consumer health choices by increasing transparency and addressing misleading health claims, with manufacturers having three ye...
FDA Proposes New Front-of-Package Nutrition Labels for Healthier Choices
The FDA proposed a new rule requiring front-of-package labels on packaged food and drinks to display saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar levels by 2028, aiming to improve consumer health choices by increasing transparency and addressing misleading health claims, with manufacturers having three ye...
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40% Bias Score
Pope Francis's Memoir "Hope" Reveals Personal Details and Papacy's Core Values
Pope Francis's memoir, "Hope," released January 14th, reveals personal details like a near-death experience as a child and an assassination attempt during his 2021 Iraq trip, alongside his views on war, capitalism, and the Church's role.
Pope Francis's Memoir "Hope" Reveals Personal Details and Papacy's Core Values
Pope Francis's memoir, "Hope," released January 14th, reveals personal details like a near-death experience as a child and an assassination attempt during his 2021 Iraq trip, alongside his views on war, capitalism, and the Church's role.
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20% Bias Score
LA Wildfires Contaminate Drinking Water, Underscoring Infrastructure Vulnerability
Following recent Los Angeles wildfires, several utilities issued "Do Not Drink" notices due to potential water contamination from toxic chemicals released by burning materials, highlighting the vulnerability of urban water infrastructure to climate change-exacerbated wildfires and the need for impro...
LA Wildfires Contaminate Drinking Water, Underscoring Infrastructure Vulnerability
Following recent Los Angeles wildfires, several utilities issued "Do Not Drink" notices due to potential water contamination from toxic chemicals released by burning materials, highlighting the vulnerability of urban water infrastructure to climate change-exacerbated wildfires and the need for impro...
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24% Bias Score
Murdaugh, Accomplice Ordered to Pay Millions in Insurance Fraud Case
A South Carolina federal judge ordered Alex Murdaugh to pay $14.8 million and his accomplice Cory Fleming to pay $3.8 million to Nautilus Insurance for conspiring to steal over $4 million in settlement funds meant for Murdaugh's housekeeper's family after her death on the Murdaugh's estate.
Murdaugh, Accomplice Ordered to Pay Millions in Insurance Fraud Case
A South Carolina federal judge ordered Alex Murdaugh to pay $14.8 million and his accomplice Cory Fleming to pay $3.8 million to Nautilus Insurance for conspiring to steal over $4 million in settlement funds meant for Murdaugh's housekeeper's family after her death on the Murdaugh's estate.
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52% Bias Score
Grammys and Oscars to Proceed Amidst LA Wildfires, Incorporating Charitable Relief
Despite the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, the Grammys and Oscars will proceed on February 2nd and March 2nd, respectively, incorporating charitable elements and honoring first responders; other award shows have been postponed or modified.
Grammys and Oscars to Proceed Amidst LA Wildfires, Incorporating Charitable Relief
Despite the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, the Grammys and Oscars will proceed on February 2nd and March 2nd, respectively, incorporating charitable elements and honoring first responders; other award shows have been postponed or modified.
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48% Bias Score
Ryanair Sues Passenger, Calls for EU Airport Alcohol Limits After Flight Diversion
Ryanair is suing a passenger for over $15,000 following an April 2024 flight diversion caused by disruptive behavior, prompting the airline to call for European Union action limiting airport alcohol sales due to a recent increase in unruly passenger incidents.
Ryanair Sues Passenger, Calls for EU Airport Alcohol Limits After Flight Diversion
Ryanair is suing a passenger for over $15,000 following an April 2024 flight diversion caused by disruptive behavior, prompting the airline to call for European Union action limiting airport alcohol sales due to a recent increase in unruly passenger incidents.
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40% Bias Score
US Market Dip Despite Positive Inflation Data
US indexes fell despite positive inflation data, with Eli Lilly dropping 7.4 percent and Nvidia 1.8 percent, while the Australian sharemarket is set to rise 0.1 percent.
US Market Dip Despite Positive Inflation Data
US indexes fell despite positive inflation data, with Eli Lilly dropping 7.4 percent and Nvidia 1.8 percent, while the Australian sharemarket is set to rise 0.1 percent.
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44% Bias Score
CFPB Sues Capital One for Allegedly Deceiving Consumers on Savings Account Interest Rates
The CFPB is suing Capital One for allegedly misleading consumers about savings account interest rates, resulting in over \$2 billion in lost interest; Capital One denies the allegations.
CFPB Sues Capital One for Allegedly Deceiving Consumers on Savings Account Interest Rates
The CFPB is suing Capital One for allegedly misleading consumers about savings account interest rates, resulting in over \$2 billion in lost interest; Capital One denies the allegations.
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56% Bias Score
Protests Erupt at Hegseth's Confirmation Hearing
During his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced interruptions from at least three protesters who criticized military spending and the treatment of veterans, while Senator Tom Cotton questioned Hegseth about his support ...
Protests Erupt at Hegseth's Confirmation Hearing
During his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced interruptions from at least three protesters who criticized military spending and the treatment of veterans, while Senator Tom Cotton questioned Hegseth about his support ...
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60% Bias Score
U.S. Dementia Cases Projected to Double by 2060
A new study projects a doubling of new U.S. dementia cases by 2060, reaching approximately 1 million annually, primarily due to population aging; the lifetime risk after age 55 is 42%, with disparities across demographics highlighting the urgent need for health equity policies.
U.S. Dementia Cases Projected to Double by 2060
A new study projects a doubling of new U.S. dementia cases by 2060, reaching approximately 1 million annually, primarily due to population aging; the lifetime risk after age 55 is 42%, with disparities across demographics highlighting the urgent need for health equity policies.
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44% Bias Score
Brazil Restricts Smartphone Use in Schools
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a bill on Monday restricting smartphone use in elementary and high schools nationwide, starting in February 2024, to improve students' focus and well-being, following a global trend and facing challenges in enforcement.
Brazil Restricts Smartphone Use in Schools
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a bill on Monday restricting smartphone use in elementary and high schools nationwide, starting in February 2024, to improve students' focus and well-being, following a global trend and facing challenges in enforcement.
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44% Bias Score
Carrie Underwood to Sing at Trump's Inauguration
Country music star Carrie Underwood will perform "America the Beautiful" at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20th at the US Capitol, a decision that contrasts with many Hollywood celebrities' avoidance of associating with Trump.
Carrie Underwood to Sing at Trump's Inauguration
Country music star Carrie Underwood will perform "America the Beautiful" at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20th at the US Capitol, a decision that contrasts with many Hollywood celebrities' avoidance of associating with Trump.
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44% Bias Score