January 2025
February 2025
Federal Appeals Court Upholds State's Right to Regulate Hemp
A federal appeals court upheld Virginia's right to regulate hemp products beyond federal limits, impacting the multi-billion dollar hemp industry and setting a potential precedent for similar cases nationwide.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds State's Right to Regulate Hemp
A federal appeals court upheld Virginia's right to regulate hemp products beyond federal limits, impacting the multi-billion dollar hemp industry and setting a potential precedent for similar cases nationwide.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Social Security's Solvency Shortened by Recent Legislation
The Social Security Administration's projected 2035 depletion date for its combined funds has been accelerated by six months due to recent legislation increasing benefits for nearly 3 million recipients without addressing funding, highlighting concerns about the program's long-term solvency and impa...
Social Security's Solvency Shortened by Recent Legislation
The Social Security Administration's projected 2035 depletion date for its combined funds has been accelerated by six months due to recent legislation increasing benefits for nearly 3 million recipients without addressing funding, highlighting concerns about the program's long-term solvency and impa...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Record Norovirus Outbreaks and Moderna's Vaccine Development
The CDC reports record-high norovirus infections this year, impacting 19-21 million Americans annually and costing $60 billion globally; Moderna is developing an mRNA vaccine to combat this.
Record Norovirus Outbreaks and Moderna's Vaccine Development
The CDC reports record-high norovirus infections this year, impacting 19-21 million Americans annually and costing $60 billion globally; Moderna is developing an mRNA vaccine to combat this.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Bangladesh Launches Third Inquiry into UK Minister Tulip Siddiq
Former UK anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq faces a third Bangladesh investigation for alleged money laundering, power misuse, and illegal occupation of government property, alongside inquiries into land allocation and a nuclear project embezzlement; she denies all allegations.
Bangladesh Launches Third Inquiry into UK Minister Tulip Siddiq
Former UK anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq faces a third Bangladesh investigation for alleged money laundering, power misuse, and illegal occupation of government property, alongside inquiries into land allocation and a nuclear project embezzlement; she denies all allegations.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Tripartite Air Drills Follow North Korea Missile Launches
South Korea, the U.S., and Japan held joint air drills on January 15th, involving B-1B bombers and fighter jets, in response to North Korea's recent hypersonic and short-range ballistic missile launches.
Tripartite Air Drills Follow North Korea Missile Launches
South Korea, the U.S., and Japan held joint air drills on January 15th, involving B-1B bombers and fighter jets, in response to North Korea's recent hypersonic and short-range ballistic missile launches.
Progress
48% Bias Score
December Inflation Rise Could Restrict Fed Rate Cuts
U.S. inflation likely increased to 2.8% in December 2024, fueled by higher gas, egg, and used car prices; this rise, exceeding the Fed's 2% target, could limit interest rate cuts despite a robust job market and concerns about the impact of President-elect Trump's proposed policies.
December Inflation Rise Could Restrict Fed Rate Cuts
U.S. inflation likely increased to 2.8% in December 2024, fueled by higher gas, egg, and used car prices; this rise, exceeding the Fed's 2% target, could limit interest rate cuts despite a robust job market and concerns about the impact of President-elect Trump's proposed policies.
Progress
40% Bias Score
BlackRock Hits Record $11.6 Trillion in Assets
BlackRock reported record assets of $11.6 trillion in Q4 2024, driven by a 21% profit jump, $281.4 billion in net inflows, and a strong equity market rally following the 2024 U.S. Presidential election; the company's strategic acquisitions further contributed to its success.
BlackRock Hits Record $11.6 Trillion in Assets
BlackRock reported record assets of $11.6 trillion in Q4 2024, driven by a 21% profit jump, $281.4 billion in net inflows, and a strong equity market rally following the 2024 U.S. Presidential election; the company's strategic acquisitions further contributed to its success.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Uzbek Cellulose Fuels Russia's War Machine
Two Uzbekistani cellulose plants exported over \$170 million of cellulose used in Russian munitions since February 2022, despite Uzbekistan's neutral stance on the Ukraine war and its owner, Russian national Rustam Muminov, being a potential sanctions target.
Uzbek Cellulose Fuels Russia's War Machine
Two Uzbekistani cellulose plants exported over \$170 million of cellulose used in Russian munitions since February 2022, despite Uzbekistan's neutral stance on the Ukraine war and its owner, Russian national Rustam Muminov, being a potential sanctions target.
Progress
40% Bias Score
SAP ECM Solutions Deliver Significant ROI and Operational Efficiency
IDC research, sponsored by SAP and OpenText, reveals that integrating SAP ECM solutions yields significant cost savings (average $9.29 million), faster document migrations (35% faster), improved invoice processing ($5.36 million saved), and quicker vendor payments (25% faster), resulting in a 351% t...
SAP ECM Solutions Deliver Significant ROI and Operational Efficiency
IDC research, sponsored by SAP and OpenText, reveals that integrating SAP ECM solutions yields significant cost savings (average $9.29 million), faster document migrations (35% faster), improved invoice processing ($5.36 million saved), and quicker vendor payments (25% faster), resulting in a 351% t...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Conclave Leads 2024 BAFTA Nominations
The 2024 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) nominations were announced, with the papal thriller Conclave leading with 12 nominations, followed by Emilia Perez (11) and The Brutalist (9), showcasing diverse genres and international films.
Conclave Leads 2024 BAFTA Nominations
The 2024 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) nominations were announced, with the papal thriller Conclave leading with 12 nominations, followed by Emilia Perez (11) and The Brutalist (9), showcasing diverse genres and international films.
Progress
28% Bias Score
Bondi Pledges to Reform Justice Department, Prioritize Crime Fighting
President-elect Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Pam Bondi, plans to prioritize fighting violent crime, reforming the Bureau of Prisons, and ending the "partisan weaponization" of the Department of Justice; her confirmation hearing is Wednesday.
Bondi Pledges to Reform Justice Department, Prioritize Crime Fighting
President-elect Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Pam Bondi, plans to prioritize fighting violent crime, reforming the Bureau of Prisons, and ending the "partisan weaponization" of the Department of Justice; her confirmation hearing is Wednesday.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Japan, Philippines Urge Trump to Maintain U.S. Commitment to South China Sea Stability
Japan and the Philippines will press President-elect Trump to uphold U.S. commitment to regional stability amid rising tensions with China in the South China Sea, following recent aggressive Chinese coast guard patrols near the Philippines, prompting Manila to consider all options, including new law...
Japan, Philippines Urge Trump to Maintain U.S. Commitment to South China Sea Stability
Japan and the Philippines will press President-elect Trump to uphold U.S. commitment to regional stability amid rising tensions with China in the South China Sea, following recent aggressive Chinese coast guard patrols near the Philippines, prompting Manila to consider all options, including new law...
Progress
48% Bias Score