January 2025
February 2025
Ratcliffe Testifies on CIA Restructuring Amidst Growing Global Threats
John Ratcliffe, nominated by President-elect Trump to lead the CIA, testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, outlining plans to increase human intelligence gathering, depoliticize the agency, and aggressively counter threats from China and other nations.
Ratcliffe Testifies on CIA Restructuring Amidst Growing Global Threats
John Ratcliffe, nominated by President-elect Trump to lead the CIA, testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, outlining plans to increase human intelligence gathering, depoliticize the agency, and aggressively counter threats from China and other nations.
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44% Bias Score
2025 Job Market: Skills Gap Creates Hiring Bottleneck
LinkedIn's 2025 job market analysis reveals a significant skills gap, with only 27% of applications meeting requirements, leading to longer vacancy periods and increased frustration for both job seekers and recruiters; technological advancements and evolving business needs are the primary drivers, n...
2025 Job Market: Skills Gap Creates Hiring Bottleneck
LinkedIn's 2025 job market analysis reveals a significant skills gap, with only 27% of applications meeting requirements, leading to longer vacancy periods and increased frustration for both job seekers and recruiters; technological advancements and evolving business needs are the primary drivers, n...
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12% Bias Score
AI in Software Raises Privacy Concerns
The increasing integration of AI into software applications raises significant privacy concerns as many programs collect and use personal data for AI training without clear user consent, necessitating improved transparency and stronger default privacy settings.
AI in Software Raises Privacy Concerns
The increasing integration of AI into software applications raises significant privacy concerns as many programs collect and use personal data for AI training without clear user consent, necessitating improved transparency and stronger default privacy settings.
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40% Bias Score
Daredevil: Born Again" Trailer Released: Matt Murdock Returns in Darker MCU Series
Daredevil: Born Again," releasing March 4, 2025, brings back Matt Murdock and other Netflix characters like the Punisher, along with new characters such as Muse, in a darker, MA-rated series, promising epic fight scenes and MCU crossovers.
Daredevil: Born Again" Trailer Released: Matt Murdock Returns in Darker MCU Series
Daredevil: Born Again," releasing March 4, 2025, brings back Matt Murdock and other Netflix characters like the Punisher, along with new characters such as Muse, in a darker, MA-rated series, promising epic fight scenes and MCU crossovers.
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56% Bias Score
Germany Authorizes Army to Shoot Down Suspicious Drones
Germany's cabinet approved the army's power to shoot down drones near military sites and critical infrastructure due to increased threats, particularly following numerous drone sightings near German military bases and suspected Russian sabotage in Europe; parliamentary approval is still needed.
Germany Authorizes Army to Shoot Down Suspicious Drones
Germany's cabinet approved the army's power to shoot down drones near military sites and critical infrastructure due to increased threats, particularly following numerous drone sightings near German military bases and suspected Russian sabotage in Europe; parliamentary approval is still needed.
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60% Bias Score
Chapo Inaugurated Amidst Mozambique's Post-Election Crisis
Daniel Chapo was sworn in as Mozambique's president on January 15th amidst a post-election crisis that has claimed 303 lives, according to local NGOs, following disputed results and widespread unrest.
Chapo Inaugurated Amidst Mozambique's Post-Election Crisis
Daniel Chapo was sworn in as Mozambique's president on January 15th amidst a post-election crisis that has claimed 303 lives, according to local NGOs, following disputed results and widespread unrest.
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40% Bias Score
FDA Proposes Nicotine Reduction in Cigarettes, Raising Black Market Concerns
The FDA proposed a rule to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes to 0.7 mg/gram, aiming to reduce smoking-related diseases; however, experts warn this could boost black market sales by criminal cartels.
FDA Proposes Nicotine Reduction in Cigarettes, Raising Black Market Concerns
The FDA proposed a rule to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes to 0.7 mg/gram, aiming to reduce smoking-related diseases; however, experts warn this could boost black market sales by criminal cartels.
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48% Bias Score
December CPI Inflation Accelerates to 2.9%, Fed Rate Cut Still Unlikely in January or March
The December 2024 CPI report showed year-on-year total CPI inflation accelerating to 2.9%, the highest since July 2024, while core CPI decelerated slightly to 3.2%; despite this, financial markets predict no Fed interest rate changes in January or March, but a rate cut in May or June 2025 is possibl...
December CPI Inflation Accelerates to 2.9%, Fed Rate Cut Still Unlikely in January or March
The December 2024 CPI report showed year-on-year total CPI inflation accelerating to 2.9%, the highest since July 2024, while core CPI decelerated slightly to 3.2%; despite this, financial markets predict no Fed interest rate changes in January or March, but a rate cut in May or June 2025 is possibl...
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36% Bias Score
The Pendulum of Labor Relations in American History
The history of American labor relations reveals a cyclical pattern: periods of pro-union sentiment and strong regulations alternate with eras of anti-union sentiment and deregulation, significantly impacting economic equality and worker well-being.
The Pendulum of Labor Relations in American History
The history of American labor relations reveals a cyclical pattern: periods of pro-union sentiment and strong regulations alternate with eras of anti-union sentiment and deregulation, significantly impacting economic equality and worker well-being.
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32% Bias Score
Marburg Virus Outbreak in Tanzania: Eight Dead, Regional Risk High
Eight deaths and nine cases of Marburg virus have been reported in Tanzania's Kagera region, prompting concerns about regional spread due to its transport links; officials are working to identify the source and prevent further transmission.
Marburg Virus Outbreak in Tanzania: Eight Dead, Regional Risk High
Eight deaths and nine cases of Marburg virus have been reported in Tanzania's Kagera region, prompting concerns about regional spread due to its transport links; officials are working to identify the source and prevent further transmission.
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Economy Contracts for Second Year, Raising Eurozone Concerns
Germany's economy shrank 0.2% in 2024, marking its second consecutive year of contraction and raising concerns about the broader European economy, particularly with upcoming elections and challenges such as high labor costs, reduced exports, and competition from China.
Germany's Economy Contracts for Second Year, Raising Eurozone Concerns
Germany's economy shrank 0.2% in 2024, marking its second consecutive year of contraction and raising concerns about the broader European economy, particularly with upcoming elections and challenges such as high labor costs, reduced exports, and competition from China.
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40% Bias Score
Biden to Remove Cuba from State Sponsors of Terrorism List
President Biden will remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism; however, this decision, made late in his administration, may be reversed by his successor. The administration claims a review found no evidence supporting Cuba's designation.
Biden to Remove Cuba from State Sponsors of Terrorism List
President Biden will remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism; however, this decision, made late in his administration, may be reversed by his successor. The administration claims a review found no evidence supporting Cuba's designation.
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12% Bias Score