January 2025
February 2025
Brain Rot": Excessive Screen Time Impairs Cognitive Function in Young People
Excessive screen time, particularly on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, is causing "brain rot," impacting cognitive function in Gen Alpha and Gen Z, leading to reduced attention spans and difficulty focusing; however, solutions such as the ScreenCoach app and neuro-enhancing supplements are emer...
Brain Rot": Excessive Screen Time Impairs Cognitive Function in Young People
Excessive screen time, particularly on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, is causing "brain rot," impacting cognitive function in Gen Alpha and Gen Z, leading to reduced attention spans and difficulty focusing; however, solutions such as the ScreenCoach app and neuro-enhancing supplements are emer...
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56% Bias Score
Istanbul Mayor's Arrest Sparks Political Protest in Turkey
Istanbul's Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat was arrested on charges of "membership in a criminal organization," "tampering with a tender," and "unjust enrichment," prompting a large protest by CHP members who claim it's a politically motivated attack.
Istanbul Mayor's Arrest Sparks Political Protest in Turkey
Istanbul's Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat was arrested on charges of "membership in a criminal organization," "tampering with a tender," and "unjust enrichment," prompting a large protest by CHP members who claim it's a politically motivated attack.
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64% Bias Score
TikTok's Potential Ban Fuels RedNote's US App Store Dominance
Facing a potential US ban on January 19, 2025, TikTok users flocked to the Chinese social media app RedNote, propelling it to the top of app stores as an alternative. RedNote, with 300 million monthly active users globally (December 2024), combines social media and e-commerce features, attracting us...
TikTok's Potential Ban Fuels RedNote's US App Store Dominance
Facing a potential US ban on January 19, 2025, TikTok users flocked to the Chinese social media app RedNote, propelling it to the top of app stores as an alternative. RedNote, with 300 million monthly active users globally (December 2024), combines social media and e-commerce features, attracting us...
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48% Bias Score
Cyprus Included in Three Key US Defense Programs
President Biden's decision includes Cyprus in three US defense programs: Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Excess Defense Articles (EDA), and Title 10 Security Assistance Programs, upgrading bilateral defense cooperation and modernizing Cyprus's armed forces despite existing ITAR restrictions.
Cyprus Included in Three Key US Defense Programs
President Biden's decision includes Cyprus in three US defense programs: Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Excess Defense Articles (EDA), and Title 10 Security Assistance Programs, upgrading bilateral defense cooperation and modernizing Cyprus's armed forces despite existing ITAR restrictions.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Reports Heavy Ukrainian Military Losses
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) suffered heavy losses on September 1, 2024, including approximately 1,675 soldiers, five ammunition depots, five tanks (including a German Leopard), five armored vehicles, and numerous artillery pieces in multiple areas o...
Russia Reports Heavy Ukrainian Military Losses
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) suffered heavy losses on September 1, 2024, including approximately 1,675 soldiers, five ammunition depots, five tanks (including a German Leopard), five armored vehicles, and numerous artillery pieces in multiple areas o...
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60% Bias Score
Nintendo Unveils Nintendo Switch 2 with Larger Screen, Backward Compatibility
Nintendo revealed the Nintendo Switch 2, a slightly larger version of the original console with a roughly 25% bigger screen, maintaining backward compatibility; it will be shown in detail on April 2nd, 2025, followed by hands-on events in various cities starting April 4th.
Nintendo Unveils Nintendo Switch 2 with Larger Screen, Backward Compatibility
Nintendo revealed the Nintendo Switch 2, a slightly larger version of the original console with a roughly 25% bigger screen, maintaining backward compatibility; it will be shown in detail on April 2nd, 2025, followed by hands-on events in various cities starting April 4th.
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44% Bias Score
Prince Philip's Angered Reaction to Mountbatten's Assassination Revealed in Newly Discovered Letter
A letter written by Prince Philip two days after the IRA assassinated his uncle, Lord Mountbatten, in 1979, expresses intense bitterness and anger, recently emerging for sale amidst potential UK payouts to former IRA figures.
Prince Philip's Angered Reaction to Mountbatten's Assassination Revealed in Newly Discovered Letter
A letter written by Prince Philip two days after the IRA assassinated his uncle, Lord Mountbatten, in 1979, expresses intense bitterness and anger, recently emerging for sale amidst potential UK payouts to former IRA figures.
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60% Bias Score
Imamoglu Condemns Akpolat Arrest as Politically Motivated
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu rallied supporters outside the Besiktas municipality building to protest the four-day detention of Mayor Rıza Akpolat on charges of "membership in a criminal organization," "tampering with a tender," and "unjust enrichment," criticizing the government's actions as a pol...
Imamoglu Condemns Akpolat Arrest as Politically Motivated
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu rallied supporters outside the Besiktas municipality building to protest the four-day detention of Mayor Rıza Akpolat on charges of "membership in a criminal organization," "tampering with a tender," and "unjust enrichment," criticizing the government's actions as a pol...
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56% Bias Score
China Opens Further to Foreign Investment
China is easing market access and improving its business environment to attract more foreign investment, with over 52,000 new foreign-invested companies established in the first eleven months of 2024, signaling a proactive approach amidst global uncertainties.
China Opens Further to Foreign Investment
China is easing market access and improving its business environment to attract more foreign investment, with over 52,000 new foreign-invested companies established in the first eleven months of 2024, signaling a proactive approach amidst global uncertainties.
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44% Bias Score
Netherlands' IND Faces €11.3 Million in Fines for Residency Application Delays
The Netherlands' Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) paid €11.3 million in 2023 for delayed residency applications, mostly for family reunification, resulting in a backlog of over 75,000 cases and average waiting times of 70-84 weeks, while facing nearly 68,000 legal challenges.
Netherlands' IND Faces €11.3 Million in Fines for Residency Application Delays
The Netherlands' Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) paid €11.3 million in 2023 for delayed residency applications, mostly for family reunification, resulting in a backlog of over 75,000 cases and average waiting times of 70-84 weeks, while facing nearly 68,000 legal challenges.
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48% Bias Score
Bessent's Treasury Nomination Hearing Highlights Fiscal Conservatism
Hedge fund mogul Scott Bessent, Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary, will face a confirmation hearing Thursday; his prepared remarks focused on maintaining the dollar's reserve currency status, enacting Trump's tax cuts, and cutting wasteful spending, while omitting mention of tariffs.
Bessent's Treasury Nomination Hearing Highlights Fiscal Conservatism
Hedge fund mogul Scott Bessent, Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary, will face a confirmation hearing Thursday; his prepared remarks focused on maintaining the dollar's reserve currency status, enacting Trump's tax cuts, and cutting wasteful spending, while omitting mention of tariffs.
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48% Bias Score
US Stocks Surge on Positive Economic Data and Bank Earnings
US stock markets surged Wednesday, with the Dow up 703.27 points (1.65%), S&P 500 up 1.83%, and Nasdaq up 2.45%, driven by a cooler-than-expected CPI report and strong bank earnings; Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire, though implementation is delayed; Target raised its fourth-quarter outlook; T...
US Stocks Surge on Positive Economic Data and Bank Earnings
US stock markets surged Wednesday, with the Dow up 703.27 points (1.65%), S&P 500 up 1.83%, and Nasdaq up 2.45%, driven by a cooler-than-expected CPI report and strong bank earnings; Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire, though implementation is delayed; Target raised its fourth-quarter outlook; T...
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32% Bias Score