January 2025
February 2025
Houthi Red Sea Attack Halt Anticipated
Maritime security officials expect Yemen's Houthis to announce a halt to Red Sea ship attacks following the Gaza ceasefire, after over 100 attacks since November 2023 disrupted global shipping, causing companies to reroute around southern Africa.
Houthi Red Sea Attack Halt Anticipated
Maritime security officials expect Yemen's Houthis to announce a halt to Red Sea ship attacks following the Gaza ceasefire, after over 100 attacks since November 2023 disrupted global shipping, causing companies to reroute around southern Africa.
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40% Bias Score
Giuliani Settles Defamation Case with Georgia Election Workers
Rudy Giuliani settled a defamation lawsuit with two Georgia election workers, avoiding trial and potential sanctions for contempt of court after a $148 million judgment against him for false claims about the 2020 election; the settlement's terms remain undisclosed but allow Giuliani to keep his asse...
Giuliani Settles Defamation Case with Georgia Election Workers
Rudy Giuliani settled a defamation lawsuit with two Georgia election workers, avoiding trial and potential sanctions for contempt of court after a $148 million judgment against him for false claims about the 2020 election; the settlement's terms remain undisclosed but allow Giuliani to keep his asse...
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36% Bias Score
NSW Housing Delivery Authority Aims to Speed Up Development Approvals
The NSW government created the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) on December 20, 2023, to fast-track large housing developments (\$60M+ in Sydney, \$30M+ regionally) near transport, bypassing some standard approvals to address slow development application processes and Sydney's housing crisis.
NSW Housing Delivery Authority Aims to Speed Up Development Approvals
The NSW government created the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) on December 20, 2023, to fast-track large housing developments (\$60M+ in Sydney, \$30M+ regionally) near transport, bypassing some standard approvals to address slow development application processes and Sydney's housing crisis.
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40% Bias Score
Kremlin Disinformation Campaign Targets Ukraine Using Los Angeles Wildfires Narrative
A false claim that Ukrainian military officers' mansions burned in the Los Angeles wildfires, viewed over one million times on X, is part of a broader Kremlin campaign to discredit Ukraine and undermine U.S. support, using influencers to spread disinformation.
Kremlin Disinformation Campaign Targets Ukraine Using Los Angeles Wildfires Narrative
A false claim that Ukrainian military officers' mansions burned in the Los Angeles wildfires, viewed over one million times on X, is part of a broader Kremlin campaign to discredit Ukraine and undermine U.S. support, using influencers to spread disinformation.
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44% Bias Score
Nurses Protest Unsafe Staffing, AI Integration in Healthcare
On Thursday, thousands of National Nurses United members across California and other states protested unsafe staffing levels and demanded patient safeguards with the integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare, citing concerns about profit-driven decisions in contract negotiations with over...
Nurses Protest Unsafe Staffing, AI Integration in Healthcare
On Thursday, thousands of National Nurses United members across California and other states protested unsafe staffing levels and demanded patient safeguards with the integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare, citing concerns about profit-driven decisions in contract negotiations with over...
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60% Bias Score
Post-Election Rise in Hate Crimes and Fears
Following Donald Trump's election, Montgomery County, Maryland saw a 32% increase in hate incidents, while students expressed fear and anxiety; in Texas, an undocumented valedictorian faced threats after disclosing her status.
Post-Election Rise in Hate Crimes and Fears
Following Donald Trump's election, Montgomery County, Maryland saw a 32% increase in hate incidents, while students expressed fear and anxiety; in Texas, an undocumented valedictorian faced threats after disclosing her status.
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60% Bias Score
Biden's Last-Minute Cybersecurity Order: A Roadmap or a Minefield?
President Biden's January 16, 2025 executive order mandates wide-ranging cybersecurity improvements across federal systems and the private sector by imposing multiple deadlines within 90-240 days, raising concerns about its timing and potential impact on the incoming Trump administration.
Biden's Last-Minute Cybersecurity Order: A Roadmap or a Minefield?
President Biden's January 16, 2025 executive order mandates wide-ranging cybersecurity improvements across federal systems and the private sector by imposing multiple deadlines within 90-240 days, raising concerns about its timing and potential impact on the incoming Trump administration.
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56% Bias Score
Generational Social Media Use and TikTok's Uncertain Future
A recent study reveals generational social media usage, with Gen Z and Alpha heavily favoring TikTok (58% and 85% respectively), while other generations prefer Facebook and YouTube; however, TikTok's future in the US is uncertain following a Supreme Court ruling, potentially shifting user engagement...
Generational Social Media Use and TikTok's Uncertain Future
A recent study reveals generational social media usage, with Gen Z and Alpha heavily favoring TikTok (58% and 85% respectively), while other generations prefer Facebook and YouTube; however, TikTok's future in the US is uncertain following a Supreme Court ruling, potentially shifting user engagement...
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28% Bias Score
WWE's RAW Debuts on Netflix: High Initial Viewership, Then Squid Game Reclaims Top Spot
WWE's RAW debuted on Netflix with 4.9 million global views (2.6 million U.S. households), a 116% increase from its 2024 average, initially reaching the number one spot on Netflix's U.S. top ten before Squid Game reclaimed the top spot by week's end.
WWE's RAW Debuts on Netflix: High Initial Viewership, Then Squid Game Reclaims Top Spot
WWE's RAW debuted on Netflix with 4.9 million global views (2.6 million U.S. households), a 116% increase from its 2024 average, initially reaching the number one spot on Netflix's U.S. top ten before Squid Game reclaimed the top spot by week's end.
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48% Bias Score
Hino Motors Pleads Guilty to Emissions Fraud, Pays \$1.6 Billion
Hino Motors pleaded guilty to a multi-year conspiracy to evade US and California emissions standards, resulting in a \$1.6 billion settlement that includes fines, engine replacements for ships and trains, funding for cleaner buses and trucks, and a five-year probation barring the import of diesel en...
Hino Motors Pleads Guilty to Emissions Fraud, Pays \$1.6 Billion
Hino Motors pleaded guilty to a multi-year conspiracy to evade US and California emissions standards, resulting in a \$1.6 billion settlement that includes fines, engine replacements for ships and trains, funding for cleaner buses and trucks, and a five-year probation barring the import of diesel en...
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32% Bias Score
House Republicans Urge Swift Confirmation of Trump Cabinet Nominees
House Republicans are urging the Senate to swiftly confirm President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees following recent delays and contentious hearings, citing the November election results as a mandate for change; the letter is led by Rep. Pat Fallon and signed by at least 16 other House Republicans.
House Republicans Urge Swift Confirmation of Trump Cabinet Nominees
House Republicans are urging the Senate to swiftly confirm President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees following recent delays and contentious hearings, citing the November election results as a mandate for change; the letter is led by Rep. Pat Fallon and signed by at least 16 other House Republicans.
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56% Bias Score
Burgum's Senate Confirmation Hearing Highlights Partisan Divide on Environmental Policy
Doug Burgum's Senate confirmation hearing for Interior Secretary revealed differing views on environmental policy, with Republicans supporting increased energy production and Democrats expressing concerns about potential negative environmental consequences of reversing Biden-era regulations.
Burgum's Senate Confirmation Hearing Highlights Partisan Divide on Environmental Policy
Doug Burgum's Senate confirmation hearing for Interior Secretary revealed differing views on environmental policy, with Republicans supporting increased energy production and Democrats expressing concerns about potential negative environmental consequences of reversing Biden-era regulations.
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56% Bias Score