January 2025
February 2025
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
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
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
JPMorgan's Record Q4 Earnings Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
JPMorgan Chase reported a 50% surge in fourth-quarter net income to over \$14 billion, exceeding expectations, while Wells Fargo also saw a nearly 50% jump in net income; both banks' strong performance reflects a robust banking sector despite global uncertainty.
JPMorgan's Record Q4 Earnings Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
JPMorgan Chase reported a 50% surge in fourth-quarter net income to over \$14 billion, exceeding expectations, while Wells Fargo also saw a nearly 50% jump in net income; both banks' strong performance reflects a robust banking sector despite global uncertainty.
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48% Bias Score
Bondi Vows to End Politicization of Justice Department
President-elect Trump's Attorney General nominee, Pam Bondi, promised to end the politicization of the Department of Justice, focusing on core missions like fighting violent crime and reforming the Bureau of Prisons, while facing potential conflicts of interest due to her past representation of Trum...
Bondi Vows to End Politicization of Justice Department
President-elect Trump's Attorney General nominee, Pam Bondi, promised to end the politicization of the Department of Justice, focusing on core missions like fighting violent crime and reforming the Bureau of Prisons, while facing potential conflicts of interest due to her past representation of Trum...
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44% Bias Score
FDA Revokes Red 3 Food Additive Authorization
The FDA revoked the authorization of Red 3, a food coloring linked to cancer in lab animals, forcing hundreds of food brands to remove it by January 2027, following a 2022 petition and a California ban in 2023.
FDA Revokes Red 3 Food Additive Authorization
The FDA revoked the authorization of Red 3, a food coloring linked to cancer in lab animals, forcing hundreds of food brands to remove it by January 2027, following a 2022 petition and a California ban in 2023.
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40% 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
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
CHIPS Act: High Costs Raise Doubts About Semiconductor Production Boost
The $280 billion CHIPS and Science Act, designed to boost U.S. semiconductor production, is projected to create 93,000 construction jobs and 43,000 permanent jobs, but at a cost of roughly $185,000 per job, raising concerns about economic efficiency and the potential impact of the incoming Trump adm...
CHIPS Act: High Costs Raise Doubts About Semiconductor Production Boost
The $280 billion CHIPS and Science Act, designed to boost U.S. semiconductor production, is projected to create 93,000 construction jobs and 43,000 permanent jobs, but at a cost of roughly $185,000 per job, raising concerns about economic efficiency and the potential impact of the incoming Trump adm...
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48% Bias Score
78 Dead, 160+ Rescued From Abandoned South African Gold Mine After Government Standoff
At least 78 miners died, and more than 160 survived after being trapped for over two months in an abandoned South African gold mine following a government attempt to force their surrender by cutting off supplies; a rescue operation is now underway.
78 Dead, 160+ Rescued From Abandoned South African Gold Mine After Government Standoff
At least 78 miners died, and more than 160 survived after being trapped for over two months in an abandoned South African gold mine following a government attempt to force their surrender by cutting off supplies; a rescue operation is now underway.
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48% Bias Score
BanShee Malware Uses Stolen Apple Encryption to Target Macs
A new variant of the BanShee info-stealer malware, using stolen Apple encryption and fake GitHub repositories, targets Macs to steal browser credentials, cryptocurrency data, and other personal information, affecting potentially millions of users.
BanShee Malware Uses Stolen Apple Encryption to Target Macs
A new variant of the BanShee info-stealer malware, using stolen Apple encryption and fake GitHub repositories, targets Macs to steal browser credentials, cryptocurrency data, and other personal information, affecting potentially millions of users.
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36% Bias Score
Denmark Rejects Trump's Greenland Acquisition Bid
On January 15th, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen rejected US President Donald Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland, emphasizing Greenland's self-determination and Denmark's commitment to Arctic security, following Trump's past statements suggesting a potential military intervention.
Denmark Rejects Trump's Greenland Acquisition Bid
On January 15th, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen rejected US President Donald Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland, emphasizing Greenland's self-determination and Denmark's commitment to Arctic security, following Trump's past statements suggesting a potential military intervention.
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48% Bias Score