January 2025
February 2025
Bondi's Confirmation Hearings Begin Amidst Concerns About DOJ Independence
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Pam Bondi, faces Senate confirmation hearings starting Wednesday. Her past work, including at a pro-Trump firm and her comments about the 2020 election, are expected to draw scrutiny from Democrats, while Republicans largely support her.
Bondi's Confirmation Hearings Begin Amidst Concerns About DOJ Independence
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Pam Bondi, faces Senate confirmation hearings starting Wednesday. Her past work, including at a pro-Trump firm and her comments about the 2020 election, are expected to draw scrutiny from Democrats, while Republicans largely support her.
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60% Bias Score
OPEC+ December 2024 Overproduction: 930,000 bpd Surplus
OPEC+ countries exceeded their December 2024 oil production target by 930,000 bpd, mainly due to increased output from African nations, despite voluntary cuts by eight member states, including Russia and Saudi Arabia, and a postponed production increase until March 2025.
OPEC+ December 2024 Overproduction: 930,000 bpd Surplus
OPEC+ countries exceeded their December 2024 oil production target by 930,000 bpd, mainly due to increased output from African nations, despite voluntary cuts by eight member states, including Russia and Saudi Arabia, and a postponed production increase until March 2025.
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36% Bias Score
New Law Requires Universities to Report Hazing Statistics
The Stop Campus Hazing Act, signed by President Biden, requires universities to publicly report hazing statistics and implement anti-hazing programs annually, prompted by the severe hazing injury of former University of Missouri student Danny Santulli.
New Law Requires Universities to Report Hazing Statistics
The Stop Campus Hazing Act, signed by President Biden, requires universities to publicly report hazing statistics and implement anti-hazing programs annually, prompted by the severe hazing injury of former University of Missouri student Danny Santulli.
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52% Bias Score
Record Tourism in Spain Sparks Overtourism Concerns
Spain welcomed a record 94 million tourists in 2024, generating €126 billion in revenue, but sparking overtourism concerns leading to government-initiated measures to curb short-term rentals and protect local communities.
Record Tourism in Spain Sparks Overtourism Concerns
Spain welcomed a record 94 million tourists in 2024, generating €126 billion in revenue, but sparking overtourism concerns leading to government-initiated measures to curb short-term rentals and protect local communities.
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40% Bias Score
Sweden to revoke citizenship for national security threats
Sweden's political parties agreed to revoke citizenship from dual nationals committing national security crimes, including bribery or false information during the application process, or crimes under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court; a parliamentary vote is planned for next year.
Sweden to revoke citizenship for national security threats
Sweden's political parties agreed to revoke citizenship from dual nationals committing national security crimes, including bribery or false information during the application process, or crimes under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court; a parliamentary vote is planned for next year.
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44% 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
NYC Congestion Pricing Exempts UN Personnel, Sparking Outrage
New York City's Congestion Relief Zone, charging drivers \$9-21.60 daily south of 60th Street, has exempted U.N. personnel from fees, sparking outrage from Councilwoman Vickie Paladino who cites past instances of unpaid fines by diplomats, including over \$100,000 in unpaid parking tickets by Russia...
NYC Congestion Pricing Exempts UN Personnel, Sparking Outrage
New York City's Congestion Relief Zone, charging drivers \$9-21.60 daily south of 60th Street, has exempted U.N. personnel from fees, sparking outrage from Councilwoman Vickie Paladino who cites past instances of unpaid fines by diplomats, including over \$100,000 in unpaid parking tickets by Russia...
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64% Bias Score
Biden's Farewell Letter Highlights Economic Growth, National Rebuilding Amidst Incoming Trump Administration
President Biden's farewell letter, released Wednesday, details economic growth, job creation, and national rebuilding efforts during his four-year term, ending with a message of national unity and resilience as President-elect Trump prepares to assume office.
Biden's Farewell Letter Highlights Economic Growth, National Rebuilding Amidst Incoming Trump Administration
President Biden's farewell letter, released Wednesday, details economic growth, job creation, and national rebuilding efforts during his four-year term, ending with a message of national unity and resilience as President-elect Trump prepares to assume office.
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48% Bias Score
Dual Private Lunar Landers Launched by SpaceX
SpaceX launched two lunar landers on Wednesday, one for Japan's ispace and another for Texas-based Firefly Aerospace, marking a significant step toward increasing private sector involvement in lunar exploration; both landers carry scientific experiments and will attempt landings on the moon's near s...
Dual Private Lunar Landers Launched by SpaceX
SpaceX launched two lunar landers on Wednesday, one for Japan's ispace and another for Texas-based Firefly Aerospace, marking a significant step toward increasing private sector involvement in lunar exploration; both landers carry scientific experiments and will attempt landings on the moon's near s...
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36% Bias Score
CNN Investigates Lockerbie Bombing: Unanswered Questions
CNN's four-part series, "Lockerbie: The Bombing of Pan Am 103", premiering February 16th, investigates the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, which killed 270 people, including 190 Americans, featuring new interviews and exploring unanswered questions.
CNN Investigates Lockerbie Bombing: Unanswered Questions
CNN's four-part series, "Lockerbie: The Bombing of Pan Am 103", premiering February 16th, investigates the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, which killed 270 people, including 190 Americans, featuring new interviews and exploring unanswered questions.
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16% Bias Score
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Food and Drugs
The US Food and Drug Administration banned red dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs on Wednesday, citing animal studies linking it to cancer and responding to a 2022 petition; manufacturers have until 2027-2028 to comply.
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Food and Drugs
The US Food and Drug Administration banned red dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs on Wednesday, citing animal studies linking it to cancer and responding to a 2022 petition; manufacturers have until 2027-2028 to comply.
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40% 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